Churches Prepare Christmas Programs in Moravia
Moravia churches plan Christmas programs with multiple services this Sunday. At Church of the Nazarene the program directed by Mrs W E Burd and Mrs Carson Jordan starts 10 30 a m. The Christian church offers 2 30 p m after a noon covered dish luncheon with Mrs William Carl Bivin and Daisy McCrory in charge. Methodist church presents recitations at 7 30 p m under Mrs D E Bishop and Mrs Coulson on Christmas Eve. United Brethren church plans a 7 30 p m Christmas Eve program led by Mrs EB Hawk and Misses Lois Hawk and Ruby Johnson. High school group led by Mrs Carl Vanzante will trim the tree and church for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
Carson Jordan
Christian Church
William Carl Bivin
Daisy McCrory
D. E. Bishop
Coulson
Methodist
United Brethren Church
EB. G. Hawk
Lois Hawk
Ruby Johnson
Carl Vanzante
Harold R McChesney obituary in Mount Ayr area
Harold Robert McChesney born February 28 1926 in Ringgold county near Lamont Iowa died December 6 1945 near Indianola Iowa at age 19 years nine months eight days He lived in Mount Ayr area and graduated Mount Ayr high school in 1948 He worked in electrical hardware businesses at Kellerton and Moravia Iowa He is survived by two brothers Maline and Clair one sister Mrs Hazel Davis and many relatives Funeral services held December 10 at Kellerton Methodist Church conducted by Rev Roy Ramsey and Brother Brown Pallbearers listed with floral attendants and many relatives and friends from multiple towns and states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Robert
Bisaie
Nathan McChesney
Ringgold County
Lamont
Iowa
Indianola
Mount Ayr
Mount Zion
Kellerton
Moravia
Maline
Portland
Oregon
Clair
van Wart
Hazel Davis
Robert
Margaret Louise Rood
Kellerton Methodist Church
Roy Ramsey
Osceois
Brother Brown
van Wert
Rhodes Funeral Home
Mt. Ayr
Raymond Walters
Earl Brand
Don Stephenson
Ralph Skinner
Eugene Meyers
Gerald Fitzwater
Mosier
Roberta Baker
Vivian Hoff
Channing J. McChesney
East St Louis
Ill
Harold Hayes
Muscatine
Raymond Hayes
Wapello
Maline McChesney
Mr. Anderson
Gray Bay Electric Company
Clair McChesney
Diagonal
Benton, Leon
Grand River
Lamont and Moravia
Eagleville
Hatfield
Missouri
Bo and Sew Club Oyster Supper Honors John Sharp
The So and Sew club held an oyster supper at Ralph B. Davis home on Wednesday evening December 12 to honor John Sharp who is moving away. Forty two persons attended and presented a gift of remembrance. Guests included Clifford Paxston Ann Lloyd Brown Anna Woodward Leslie Long, Adda Long Samuel, and many more. prizes were awarded to Mrs Lloyd Brown and Don McCloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Ralph B. Davis
John Sharp
Clifford Paxston
Ann
Lloyd Brown
Anna Woodward
Leslie
Pieraon
Adda Long
Samuel
Carl Vanzante
John Vanzante
Ralph Shelquist
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Ray McCloud
Donald
Frank Wilson
Harold Mason
Richard
Ralph Turner
Ralph Davis
Helen
Loyd Brown
Do McCloud
Teen Age Party At McFatridge Home Hosts Prize Winners
A teenage group held a party Saturday at the McFatridge home with Bill Harris and Patty Halden hosting. George Tracy and Mary Rose Main won prizes at Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFatridge
Bill Harris
Patty Halden
George Tracy
Mary Rose Main
Union schedules next issue after Christmas
Due to Christmas falling on a Tuesday, the Union will print the next issue on Thursday and mail it Friday morning instead of the usual Wednesday and Thursday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
Mail
Interested Group At Arc Welding Class
An evening welding class drew several interested farmers as Mr. Smart from Albia showcased a new farm welder. The department invites inquiries before buying and plans another council to set enrollment. The last two sessions for this year are January 2 and January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smart
Albia
Elson
Shower for Mrs Max Hiner held at Esther Hiner home
Mrs Esther Hiner hosted a Friday shower for Mrs Max Hiner at her home on December 14. Attendees included Mrs Caroline Kin leade Mrs Leann Main Mrs Allie Weston Mrs Emma Nash Mrs Allie Boyer Mrs Basha Foater Mrs Florence Bogart Mrs Flo Hiner Mrs Lester Sawval Mrs Roma Tomlin Mrs Rissie Gladfelder Judy Mrs Ava Foster and Twyla Gertie and Lola Boyer. Gift givers were Mrs Daphne McDonough Mrs Mettie Roland Mrs Dorothy Turner Mrs Main and Lavern Mrs Edna Johnson and Ruby Mrs Neja Hiatt Mildred Moore Lillian Tomlin and Ann Miletick. After opening the gifts, fruit salad whipped cream cake and coffee were served by Florence Bogart Risaia Gladfelder and Esther Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hiner
Max Hiner
Caroline Kinleade
Leann Main
Allie ‘Weston
Emma Nash
Allie Boyer
Basha Foater
Florence Bogart
Flo Hiner
Lester Sawval
Roma Tomlin
Rissie Gladfelder
Judy
Ava Foster
Twyla
Gertie
Lola Boyer
Daphne McDonough
Mettie Roland
Dorothy Turner
Main and
Lavern
Edna Johnson
Ruby
Neja Hiatt
Mildred Moore
Lillian Tomlin
Ann Miletick
Bute
Risaia Gladfelder
Society and Guild hold December meeting
The December gathering of the missionary society and Otterbein Guild girls met at 7:30 p m Sunday in the United Brethren church. Mrs Zell Callen led, with Christmas carols sung by the guild. A play We Hold Up Their Hands featured named girls, and a poem Everywhere Everywhere Christmas Aonight was recited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society and
Otterbein Guild Girls
United Brethren Church
Zell Callen
M. K. Blackman
Joan Callen
Joan Ditle
Patricia Halden
Kathleen Halden
Mary Rose Main
Alberta Rick
Delma Veach
Viola Hammond
Mis. A. C. Main
Fred Hammond
Mabel Coulgon
Worldwide Christian Fellowship
Charlea Coffin
B. G. Hawk
Union Farmerettes Hold Regular Meeting
The Union Farmerettes met at leader Mrs F E Boyers home on December 7 1945. Verne Lee Harer elected treasurer. Members made waste paper baskets then held a Christmas party with games contests and gifts. Refreshments were served. Mary Katheryn McCarty secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
F. E. Boyer
Verne Lee Harer
Freda Wood
Connie Paris
Nadine Kelley
Verna Les Harper
Twentieth Century Club Holds Christmas Meeting
The Christmas gathering of the Twentieth Century club occurred Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Coffin in attendance. Members recited a Bible verse for the roll call and Mrs. John Dodd read about composing the song Silent Night. A Christmas gift exchange followed. attendees included Mrs. W. V. Murdy, Mrs. J. J. Hickman, Mrs. H. E. Glick, Mrs. Stella Garter, Mrs. T. B. Cameron, Mrs. J. W. Halden, and Mrs. John Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Charles Coffin
John Dodd
W. V.murdy
J. J. Hickman
H. E. Glick
Stella Garter
T. B. Cameron
J. W. Halden
Various World War II discharges and returns noted
Harold Burton Firaman returns from Minneapolis after navy discharge to visit wife and daughter Dianne and his parents. William Bivin arrives from Schick hospital for 18 day furlough with wife and three children awaiting army discharge. Leo Easter discharged at Ft. Leavenworth. Sgt. Cleo Barnes discharged at Ft. Logan now living in Denver with United Air Lines. Chaplain Burton Tarr discharged from army in November takes pastorate in New York City. Jack Spencer ends leave and departs for Seattle. Vernice Long at Fort Leonard Wood on furlough visiting brothers. Kenneth Potzniek discharged in Rockford after service in Germany. Frank Moffitt home for grandfather’s funeral then returns to Ft. Leavenworth. Winfred Heckman requests renewal and service roll addition at Moravia. Lt. and Mrs. W. K. McNabb visit from Iowa City. McNabb to Ottumwa for duty. Junior Stocker arrives from Baltimore for 80 day leave. Keith Sawvel arrives for 19 day furlough. Sylvan Van Dorin discharged from Coast Guard, returns home after 46 months. Richard E. Main of Moravia discharged from navy Great Lakes in December. First Sgt. Bruce Gardner of Camp Upton to spend Christmas with wife Madge, and Othalee Du Vall returning to Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carl Bivin
Schick Hospital
Aay
Clinton
Army
Leo Easter
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Cleo Barnes
20Th Air Force
Ft. Logan
Colo
Denver
United Air Lines
Burton Tarr
Tampa
Fly
St. Stevens Methodist Church
W. 228Th St
New York City
N. Y
Jack Spencer
Paul Spencer
Seattle
Wash
Va— Corp Vernice Long
Ft. Leonard Wood
Jack
Bill Long
Kenneth Potzniek
Germany
Bee
Rockford, Ni
Wm. Sylvan van Dorin
Fte
United States Coast Guard
Richard E. Main
Moravia
Great Lakes
New Addresses for Military Personnel Published
New mailing addresses listed for Pfc William C Tisue 968747 VMF 224 May 31 care Fleet Post Office San Francisco California Trey C Lockman M M 2/c 0 8 C G Point Pleasant West Virginia Box 434 Jack W Spencer SK9e U S S Chora AKA-58 7th Division care Fleet Post Office San Francisco California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
William C. Tisue
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Trey C. Lockman
M.M
C. G
Point Pleasant
Weat Virginia
Jack W. Spencer
U.S.S. Chora
Farewell Party For Mr And Mrs Miller Moves To Newton
A Rock party was held at the Guy Argo home Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs Francis Miller who are moving to Newton. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ack McDonough Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk and Jeanne Mr and Mrs Don Polson of Albia Mr and Mrs Francis Miller and the host and hostess. Prizes were won by Mrs Jack McDonough and Ralph Davis Mr and Mrs A J Billings and family of Ottumwa. Sunday visitors at the M E Boardman home included Mr and Mrs Clifton Boardman of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Argo
Francis Miller
Newton
Mra
Ack McDonough
Ralph Davis
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
Don Polson
Albis
Jack McDonough
A. J. Billings
Ottumwa
Clifton Boardman
Albia
M. E. Boardman
Bruce Spencer Dies Wednesday Morning
Bruce Spencer, 76, died at his Albia home at 1:15 a m Wednesday after a long illness. He lived in and near Albia all his life and was well known around Moravia. Survived by wife, two daughters Lucille Spencer of Des Moines and Verna Spencer of Chicago, two sons Ralph and Earl, both of Albia. Funeral arrangements not final at press time, expected in Albia Thursday or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincariday
Bruce Spencer
Albia
Albis
Moravia
Spencer
Lucille Spencer
Des Moines
Verna Spencer
Chicago
Ralph
Earl
Albia Vets Back Legion Memorial Home Effort
Ray Davis reported on a Moorae last week as Albia World War II veterans back a memorial home project. A county committee led by Leslie Gaweameymond Smith Alois Dailey and George Miller directs the drive to fund an extensive tree and walkway path. Contributions via The American Legion Memorial Home Fund are urged, with collection points at Darby Hardware Smith Drug Brandy's and Hess Drug Stores in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Davis
Albia
Mora
Atpex
Ing
Monstoa County
Ican Legion Fest
Leslie Gaweameymond Smith
Alois Dailey Gon
George Miller
Max Fd
John
American Legion Memorial Home Fund
Darby Hardware
Smith Drug Store
Brandy’s
Hess Drug Store
Methodist Church Christmas Program and Services
L B Hawes, pastor leads a Sunday schedule with Church School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Communion follows. An evening program and a junior society event are planned with a grab bag gift exchange capped at 26 cents. Wesley Chapel hosts a 9:45 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. church school under Virgyl Dooley, and a Sunday evening Christmas program with a limit on gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
C. M. McFatridge
Wesley Chapel
Virgyl Dooley
United Brethren G M Talbott Service Schedule
Pastor Donald Jones leads the United Brethren G M Talbott church with worship at 10 50 a m service and 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Program committee requests all children gathered for practice Saturday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Iconium Circuit Church Services Christmas Week Schedule
Esther Babe pastor conducts Sunday services at Iconium with Church School led by Clarence Whitehead at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:16. Fairview School at 9 a.m. under Carl Tomlin, Evening Service at 7:30. Hilton hosts Morning Service at 10, Church School at 10:50 led by Bob McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Esther Babe
Tconium
Clarence Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
Hilton
Bob McGinnis
Church Service Schedule Highlighting Christmas Program
The Church of Christ presents a Sunday schedule with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by Horace Schaffner, an 11:00 a.m. sermon by Pastor Robert Kerby, a 2:80 p.m. Christmas program, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. sermon. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Robert Kerby
Horace Schaffner
Robert, Kerby
Christian Endeavor
Nazarene Church Sunday Services Notice
Church of the Nazarene under Pastor E Burd lists Sunday School 10 00 am with M H Tonnach superintendent. Morning Worship 11 00 am. Evening Worship 7 30 pm. Prayer and Bible Study 7 30 pm on Wednesday. Local schedule notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. Burd
M. H. Tonnach
N. Y
Sharaday
Notice Practice Session Slated at United Brethren Church
Practice for the Christmas program will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon at the United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Hudgens to Observe Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Sam Hudgens will observe their Golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar Open house for friends is from 2 to 6 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Broshar home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hudgens
Paul Broshar
Broshar
Carl Bivin Buys House in Moravia
Pvt. and Mrs. William Carl Bivin purchased the Ocia Cory property in the northwest Moravia area Tuesday. They plan to move about February 1. The Mervyn Ellison family now occupy the house, and Carl will announce his business plans once his army discharge becomes final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carl Bivin
Ocia Cory
Moravia
Mervyn Ellison
Carl
Mrs John Cloos falls injures ankle near grocery store
Mrs John Cloos suffered painful injuries Tuesday afternoon when she fell in front of N R Ward grocery store. She was rushed to St Josepha hospital in Centerville for an X ray of her leg and ankle and it revealed a broken bone above the ankle and a dislocated ankle. Mr Ward took her to the hospital accompanied by Mrs Paul Spencer and Frank Swaim. The Cloos family moved here recently to the J D Pence oma apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cloos
N. R. Ward
St. Josepha Hospital
Centerville
Ward
Paul Spencer
Frank Swaim
Cloos
J. D. Pence Oma
Centerville to Broadcast Local Christmas Talent Use Home Studio
Centerville will skip canned music this Christmas and showcase local artists via Microtone Studio next to The Jowegian. Paul Turner leads a unique broadcast from the courthouse tower with piano works by Allen Leak and other Centerville performers. The Iolano recital and choir pieces will be relayed from the studio to loudspeakers in the courthouse tower with Presbyterian church participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowegian
Centerville
Paul Turner
Microtone
Allen Leak
Iolano
Londspeakera
Presbyterian Church
Entertain Past Matrons of Eastern Star in Moravia Chapter Night
Mrs. Chester Broshar and Mrs. Paul Broshar hosted the Moravia Chapter O E S past matrons Friday at the Broshar home. Officers were elected with Mrs. Virginia Pettibone named president and Bertha Broshar secretary treasurer. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Paul Broshar
Moravia
O. BE. S
Virginia Pettibone
Bertha Broshar
School Board Christmas Party Hosted by the Broshays
Mr and Mrs Chester Broshay hosted a school board Christmas party and gift exchange Monday evening with attendees including Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen Mr and Mrs Paul Broshay John Dille and Superintendent I J Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshay
Karl Tuttle
Wm. Gardner
Frank Lathen
Paul Broshay
John Dille
Supt
I. J. Hickman
Carl Hiatt Accepts Post in Joliet Illinois
Carl R. Hiatt son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hiatt of Moravia will depart January 14 for Joliet Illinois where he has accepted a position with John Morrell and Co as assistant personnel manager of the Morrell locker plant in Joliet He has been employed the past year by John Morrell and Co of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hiatt
Illinois
Carl R. Hiatt
Fred Hiatt
Moravia
Joliet, Il
John Morrell & Co
Morrell
Joliet
Hiatt
John Morrell & Go
Ottumwa
Class Party at United Brethren Church Planned
The Home Builders class plans a class party at the United Brethren church Friday evening December 28. Each member should invite a guest and there will be a 26 cent gift exchange. Bring a pie and table service. Committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Albertson and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Clinton Albertson
Troy Adams
Christmas Program at Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel plans six Christmas programs for Sunday evening December 23. A gift exchange event with a 25 cent limit will follow the services.
Oehler Brothers Open Larger Centerville Store
Oehler Brothers preview a larger Firestone Dealer Store in Centerville on December 13 with formal openings Friday and Saturday drawing hundreds. The expanded 16-department building on the northeast square hosts new equipment, home appliances soon, and management by Ed Wanson with staff including Bess Everman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehler Brothers
Centerville
Oehlers
Firestone
Union
Sowegian
Dehbler
Moravia
Ted Oehler
Firestone Dealer
Knoxville
I. Ss. U
Ed Wanson
Bess Everman
Clifton Boardman
Roy Adams
Curysmith
William Corbin
Ann Austin
Arthur Newharth
Jack and
Ruby Long
Ochler Brothers
Ted
Francis
Jay
Notice of hunting and trespassing restrictions on farms
Astron Campbell M H Johnson and Sons J Smithburg L Nasalyoad owner Fay H Paxton tenant warn that no hunting or trespassing is allowed on their farms day or night. Others may have their names added to this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astron Campbell
M. H. Johnson & Sons
J. Smithburg
L. Nasalyoad
Fay H. Paxton
Progressive Club Meeting at Ay Broshar Home
Bertha Broshay hosted the Progressive Club on Thursday evening. Bridge prizes went to Grave Veach Garnet McDonough and Nadine Winslet. Refreshments were served by the hostess and guests. Foster were shopping in Albig Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Broshay
Grave Veach
Garnet McDonough
Nadine Winslet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Robert McChesney
BO and Sew Club
Society and Guild
20Th Century Club
H. B. Blake
Harold Burton
Firaman
Minneapolis
Navy
Dianne
Curtis Burton
Frank Moffitt
F. A Boyer
Winfred Heckman
Unionville
Harold Heckman
A. & R Elec
U.s.n.as
Hutchinson
Naval Air Corps
W. K. McNabb
Iowa City
Arents
O. D. DuVall
McNabb
Junior Stocker
Merchant Marines
Baltimore
Bruce Gardner
Camp Upton
Madge DuVall
DuVall
Othalee DuVall
Davenport
Mrs. Miller
Albia Vets
Legion Memorial Home
Hudgens
Carl Bivin
Eastern Star
Wesley Chapel Church
Farm Bureau
Hart Brothers
Corydon
Seymour and Moulton
Oehler Brothers Firestone
Rock Island Railroad
Freeman Jolly
John Whicker
Ioweglan
Toweglan
Francis Oehler
Iowagian
Jay Oehler
Iowaglan Ed Hanson
Rathbun
Blakesburg
Exline
Bussey
Numa
Mystic
Bate
Cincinnati
Tomise City
Melrose
Progressive Club
AY Broshar
Herman Johnson
Gon
Mrs. Forrest
Foster
Albig
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