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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
6
John A Wilsons and Gardner Hatchery won firsts in their divisions in the annual Christmas decorating contest. Residential winners included George Winslet and Max Hiner. business district honors went to Turner & Son and Dewey's Place. Several residences entered but were not judged. many homes are well decorated, prompting plans for a bigger version next year.
Mrs Gerald Fan hosted the Progressive club Christmas party on Friday evening with a cooperative dinner at seven. Decorations matched the season and a lighted tree held gifts. Bridge was played at three tables with prizes to Mrs Paul Broshar, Mrs Rowena McFatridge, and Mrs Norman Ward.
Mr and Mrs Jack Cox of San Diego California announce the birth of a baby girl on December 15 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces The child has been named Cynthia Ann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leater Sawyel
A pre-nuptial shower honored Miss Joan Callen ahead of her January 10, 1954 wedding to Pvt. Larry Tadlock. Hosts were Mrs. Chester Broshar, Mrs. Carl Tisue, and Mrs. Ira Boyer. gifts, rust and green decor, date cake, and games featured. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Herschel Kelley and others from Des Moines and Blakesburg.
Gabe Johnson and Mrs Delia McCrory visited the home of their late brother Roy Brackett who died unexpectedly Thursday evening of a heart attack while at work in Galesburg TI. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Dale Derby of Albia but weather forced their return at night.
A pre Christmas cooperative turkey dinner and gift exchange was hosted at the Arthur Andrews home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Andrews and numerous relatives from Des Moines Allerton Ames Seymour and Seymour area, sharing holiday greetings.
The Sew and So club held its annual Christmas cooperative supper and gift exchange at the Harry Woodward home Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCloud assisted, a rook game followed the gift exchange, Harold Mason and Mrs. Donald McCloud won high score, and Mason took the traveling prize. Mrs. Roy Woodward and her sons from Torrington Wyoming were guests.
A Broshar family Christmas dinner was held on December 19 at the Theodore Broshar home with a turkey feast. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gerald Purvis and numerous family members such as Barbara Kathleen Connie Catherine Donald Karen Judy Mike Pat Derrill Danny Dallas and more.
Mrs Lester Sawvel expresses gratitude for the jetters cards and gifts received during her hospital stay and after returning home.
Moravia’s next year tax levy rises 6.643 mills, with Moravia town levy increasing to 30.628 mills from 17.680. The 10 year school levy trend shows reductions for Moravia while county levies reach new highs. Funeral plans for J H Allred, longtime printer and publisher who died after a street accident in Los Angeles, are noted with survivors and career highlights.
Moravia girls upset Troy 51 50 to seize first place in the Appanoose Davis county conference. Sawver 19, Joyce Martin 18, Brain 14 led Moravia scoring while Kelley fouled out mid third. Troy boys also fell 49 39 as Tomlin led scoring with 14.
The Moravia Order of Odd Fellows elected Raymond Ashby Noble Grand at a regular Tuesday meeting. Ivan Harsh vice grand C A Turner secretary Bert Turner treasurer D E Bishop chaplain Charles Fulton warden Roacoe Pennington right support to N G Donald Dowd left sup guardian. Joint installation planned with the Rebekahs.
Mrs. Lester Sawvel was brought home Sunday from University Hospital in Iowa City to recuperate from an appendectomy. Mr. Sawvel and daughter Mitzie went to Iowa City. Carson Jordan accompanied them and called on his wife Rachel, who had been a patient there for several weeks.
Moravia swept Udell as the Mohawkettes won 75-33 and the Moravia boys won 48-40. Key scorers included Joyce Martin with 24 for Moravia girls and Paul Wilson with 17 for the boys. Udell’s Alden led the visitors with 19 in the girls’ and the boys’ games, while Moravia’s Fern Kelsey and Katie McDanel sparked steals and rebounds. The girls led 18-5 after the first period and widened to 55-25 by the end of the third, while the boys built a 36-28 edge by halftime after a tight start.
The Grace Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Lee Hiatt for the December gathering, with 25 in attendance. Activities included devotions by Mrs. Chester Broshar, a lesson on Christmas Gifts from Christians by Mrs. Gar net McDonough, and D. E. Bishop recounting the Christmas Story. Food and clothing donations for Esther Hall and Bidwell Center were delivered, with Mrs. Veach reporting on the visit to the hall and center. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Broshar and Mrs. McDonough. guests included Mrs. James Davis and Mrs. C. W. Craver.
Mr and Mrs Russ McCann of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Sherman West of Moulton brought oysters and a decorated cake to mark Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers 33rd wedding anniversary. They wed December 16 1920 in North Dakota.
A large Moravia theater crowd attended a free Christmas show Saturday afternoon. About 256 sacks of candy were given to children, with extra candy delivered to those sick at home. For missed deliveries, contact Russell Hughes or Kenneth Condra.
About 60 sacks of homemade candy and cookies were packed Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Veach as a Moravia Garden club Christmas project to shut in a bout town. Helpers delivering gifts included Mrs. Ben Williams, Mrs. Ira Boyer, Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Mrs. Zell Callen, Mrs. Art Fox, Mrs. Harley Tisue and Mrs. Leonard Palmer.
E U B Church hosts a Christmas program with a long list of participants and performances. Earl Arnold, Janie Ward, Joyann Vincent, and many others deliver recitations, dialogues, songs, and readings including Silver Bells and White Christmas.
The Kensington club held its annual cooperative Christmas supper and gift exchange on Thursday evening December 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Charity. Games followed the meal and gifts were exchanged from the Christmas tree. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson.
Grace Whitehead expresses gratitude for the many thoughtful tributes and well wishes received during illness, noting sincere appreciation for the support from friends and neighbors.
Local residents note a busy Christmas plan as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers and S Sgt Pat Rogers of Denver join relatives in Avoca for the holiday. Others hosting or visiting include the Robbs and Lindseys, Dicks, Roses, Burke Corlis and families, McDonoughs, and Bogarts, with several Des Moines and Great Lakes connections.
Notion Ween announces holiday closure with all-day shutdown at Christus location. Open usual hours resume after Christmas Exe period. Dewey's Place will follow standard schedule.
Members of the Et. C. club gathered for their annual Christmas meeting at Mrs. George Firkins home. A gift exchange completed the roll call and the afternoon was social. Refreshments were served and plans were made to arrange a sunshine box for Mrs. Lester Savvel who is ill.
The December church night observance at Evangelical United Brethren Church featured Mrs. Harry Woodward presiding, carols led by Mabel Coulson, a Bible story read by Eugene Vincent, and a Christmas poem read by Mrs. Woodward. Kaylee Vincent and Joyann Vincent sang, Gayla Sue Vincent recited, and the service ended with carols. January committee selections were announced for refreshment duty.
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