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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
6
Rev Keyes exhorts Moravia Church of the Nazarene on a truthful Christmas meaning found in Matthew and Luke The speaker warns against pagan excess and urges believers to gift their hearts and lives to Christ while sharing the good news with others, 2000 years after the birth of Jesus.
Moravia edged Udell 55 to 49 as Tadlock and Wolf led Moravia with 12 and 10 points respectively. Udell’s T. Claxston scored 26, while J. Woodward and Morris added nine and ten. Moravia held a 18 to 15 first period lead, led 29 to 25 at halftime, and stayed ahead the rest of the game. Moravia travels to face Seymour Friday after a trip to Sperry on December 20, with Sperry regarded as a top southerntown contender.
Moravia girls overwhelmed Mystic 75 to 21 on Mystic floor Tuesday night. Moravia led 20 to 5 after one period and held Mystic to one field goal in the second. In the third period Mystic managed one field goal and a4 free throws, while Moravia pulled ahead with second string forwards. Final score 75 21 with Moravia's Callen, Martin, and Broshart high scorers. Boys game remained rough, Moravia leading 14 9 at halftime and finishing 33 22.
Engaged Miss Virginia Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Carter to Richard Goughnour son of Mr and Mrs Goughnour The couple are from Moravia high school graduates 1949 and 1948 respectively Both are employed locally with Northwestern Bell in Des Moines and the Moravia Herald Richard is to train with the air force in San Antonio Texas A wedding date has not been set
Thekecate andififio musical program at Moravia school gym last Wednesday pleased the audience with a film showing and singing. Kirksville quartet members Robert Sloan Raymond Gocke Steven Melvin and John Acuff sang a 25 minute set of popular and old time numbers Acuff also offered a bass solo. The group formed in Kirksville while in school and has sang together in Missouri Iowa and Illinois for 34 years. They placed second in a six state talent contest in 1948 in Kansas City. all are teaching in schools.
Mrs Zell Callen hosted the E T C club meeting and gift exchange on Thursday afternoon December 14. Mrs Paul Spencer led the entertainment and Mrs John Horstman won the prize with Mrs Charles Johnson guessing the mystery box.
The Double-Eight Club held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse on Thursday evening December 14. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone. Prizes were won in a social pitch game by Mrs. Pearl Broshar Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner and Kenneth Condra. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Emil Halden.
Mr and Mrs Charles McInnes of Des Moines welcome twin daughters Rebecca Jo and Katherine Ann born Dec 14 at Methodist hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe McInnes and Mr and Mrs W A Smith of Albia former Moravia residents. Mr and Mrs Clarence White of Moravia welcome daughter Jane Ann born Dec 15 at Centreville hospital. Cpl and Mrs Samuel Lingren of Sahara Village Utah announce baby Gary Allen born Dec 13. Mrs Lingren is Alberta Rick of Moravia.
Funeral services for William E. Kelsey 84 were conducted Sunday at the Church of Christ in Iconium with Rev. Donald Hunt and Dewey Lark. Turner Funeral Home handled arrangements. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Kelsey died Thursday at his Iconium home after a heart ailment. He was born December 12, 1866, married Lissie Hiner July 12, 1891, and lived in Iconium most of his life. Survived by wife Lissie two daughters Mrs John McAninch and Mrs Jay Argo a son Pearl Kelsey of Hampton 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren a step-brother Andy Brown of Iconium and a step sister Mrs Mary Doggett of Hodrick.
The Odd Fellow lodge met Tuesday evening for a regular meeting and election of officers. G L Gollaher was chosen noble grand with Ralph Spencer as vice noble grand C A Turner secretary and Bert Turner treasurer. An auditing committee of R R Pennington Charles Fulton and Homer Utterback was named. Guests included Merval Moulton district representative to grand lodge Henry Kriegermeier district deputy grand master and W C Coulson from Moulton. Refreshments followed.
The 57 acre Ben Knight farm was sold to Andy Andrews in a closing out sale held at the 2 1/2 miles northwest of Unionville. Mrs. Ben Knight, widow of Mr. Knight who died December 10, has moved in with her parents. Rosa Knight has moved to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, My and Mrs. Albert Veach.
Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson mark 50 years of marriage with a Sunday celebration in Moravia featuring a noon turkey dinner and an afternoon open house. Married December 25 1900 they raised five children and later ran a restaurant and jewelry stock before retirement. They have 12 grandchildren and a daughter Opal deceased. Homer Hamilton and family plan to visit relatives in Waukesha Wisconsin over the holiday weekend.
Christmas program features at E U B and Grace Methodist churches on Sunday evening with hymns, recitations, exercises, solos, and a playlet. Participants include Jim mie Argo, Nellie Argo, Diane Kincade, Joey Easter, Diana Burton, Vera Wall, Joan Fox, Linda Gardner, and many youth groups. Events conclude with benediction by Rev. Wilson.
Twenty two members attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. John Veach home. Mrs. Harry Pearson presided as unit president. The group planned to clear over 100 dollars from a recent oyster supper fundraiser and card party.
Thank you to my friends for the many cards letters and gifts I received while at the hospital signed Mrs Cyril McDanel
The beauty shop will be closed from December 22 through December 27. Fanchen is the point of contact for any questions or appointments outside the closure period.
Local merchants send Christmas greetings through Union columns thanking patrons for support and wishing continued friendship. They invite readers to view each business message and note the yuletide sentiments conveyed.
The Kensington club and their husbands held a Christmas cooperative supper and gift exchange at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Oehler. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McAdonough and Mrs. Elsie Long. After supper they played rook with five tables. high score went to Mrs. C. A. Turner and Gis Luse, low to Mrs. Gus Luse and Raymond Chority.
The Happy Helpers 4H club met with Martha Potts for a sleigh ride on December 12 with four members and nine visitors. Leader Mrs. K C Potts received a gift. Next meeting with Joann Moore set for January 9, 1951. Also reported were the accidental death of Wilbur Shirkey of Libertyville in a west Fairfield auto crash and a fire at the John Spencer home in Albig Monday night.
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