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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
5
Moravia’s annual tuberculin testing, begun last week and read Friday, identified 63 reactors from 266 tested. Sponsored by Appanoose County Tuberculosis Association and funded by Christmas Sears sales, the program includes X-ray treatment for reactors and covers both school pupils and adults.
Esther Babb pastor Jenning Church School 10 44 am Donald Whitehead superintendent meg Fy Service 11 15 am 7 00 pm Fairview Church School 9 00 am Worship Service 9 45 am Hilton Church School 10 30 am Evening Service 7 30 pm at Bob McGinnis home
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl Rabuck hosts 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with Donald Jones as superintendent, 10:50 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting, and 7:30 p.m. preaching and music. It notes the last Sunday of 1946 and invites worship.
Grace Methodist Church in Lowa reports Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs. Co M McFatridge, with an attendance rise. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and an 8:30 p.m. group meeting for the F group with Mrs Karl Tuttle as leader. Wesley Chapel offers 9:30 a.m. worship and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School.
Church service schedule led by Pastor W E Burd with Sunday School at 10:00 a m conducted by M H Johnson, Morning Worship at 11:00 a m, evening worship at 7:00 p m, additional worship at 8:00 p m, and Prayer and Bible Study at 8:00 p m Thursday.
The Church of Christ invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Horace Schaffner as superintendent, the Communion Service at 10:50 a.m., the Christmas Program at 1:90, and a Christian Endeavor gathering at 6:00 p.m. at the Harry DuVall home. Everyone is welcome.
Mrs Frank Woodward learned Friday that her niece Lyla Whyte age 13 died from polio at the Lena home of her parents Mr and Mrs Roland Whyte The Whytes other daughter Phyllis 11 is ill with the same disease Mrs Woodward could not attend the funeral rites held Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Winsler Jr. of Memphis Tennessee announce the birth of a baby boy born in November. The infant is named John Arthur I and is welcomed by their family with roots traced to J. A. Winsler Sr. of Moravia.
A family reunion at Mr and Mrs LeRoy Purvis home marked a real homecoming with Floyd Ferrall Forest and Francis back from service. Forest Purvis has just arrived from Spokane Washington for a 26 day furlough before his honorable discharge.
Moravia Public Schools close Friday December 20 for Christmas Vacation and reopen Monday December 30. Friday’s program featured carols by the assembly, two musical numbers Star of The East and Winter Wonderland by freshmen, scenes by sophomores, girl glee club numbers The Flower and the Tree and Jesus is Born, White Christmas whistled by Billy Wetterlind with George Tracy, Let It Snow sung by Ruby Criddlebaugh with Roberta Tarr, and a seniors play.
Supt and Mrs I J Hickman entertained members of the school board at a cooperative supper last Wednesday evening. After the business meeting a gift exchange was held. Present were Frank Lathen William Gardner Karl Tuttle Paul Broshar Bert Turner Chester Broshar and John Dille and their wives.
Mrs Kate Broshar and her children hosted a pre Christmas cooperative dinner Sunday with many relatives present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Emil Broshar and family of Exline Mr and Mrs Earl Purvin and Harold Mr and Mrs John Broshar Mrs Dick Lucas and children Mrs Orel Purvis of Centerville Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar and Carol and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel and family.
Eastern Star and Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M will hold a four kin installation of officers for Eastern Star and Masonic officers. Named are Worthy Matron Mrs C C Coulson Worthy Patron C C Coulson Associate Matron Mrs Loyd Carter Associate Patron Loyd Carter Treasurer Mrs C M McFatridge Secretary Mrs Effie Gollaher Conductress Margaret Ward Associate Conductress Doris Wilson Chaplain Louemma Palmer Marshal Virginia Pettibone Organist Marie Evans Ada Golda Hiatt Ruth Leona Scott Esther Roberta Adams Martha Wilda Argo Electa Fern Hudgens Warder Madelyn Rose Sentinel Don Pettibone Worshipful Master L F Bisby Senior Warden Harold Mason Junior Warden Troy Adams Treasurer P K Horner Secretary C Coulson Trustee R C Wilson Senior Deacon Bert Turner Junior Deacon Ralph Davis Senior Steward Kenneth Gondra Junior Steward Don Pettibone Chaplain W P Davis Marshal D E Bishop Organist H K Smith Tyler to be filled FIRST DEGREE At 4 special meeting Dec 19 the initiatory first degree of Masonry was conferred on Haney Pearson Myr Pearson employed as credit manager of Success Barber and Beauty Supply.
W S C S of the Methodist Church met at Garnet Callen's home with 23 ladies present. Stella Carter presided and led the program including songs Little Town of Bethlehem and Toy To The World, a Christmas Story from Luke, a poem, and a world peace review. Members discussed various topics with Mabel Smith Anne Smith Mary Ward and Dora Hartinger. Grace Noel Crowell sang a piano solo and hostesses assisted.
The Sew and So club held its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Friday December 20 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward. Prizes in card games went to Mrs. Harold Mason and Ralph Turner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robb of Ames Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Woodward and children and Mr. and Mrs. Baumgardner and granddaughter Ronda Lee.
Funeral services were held in San Diego California on Friday December 18 for Mrs. Grant Bailey 73 a former Monroe county resident who died in a San Diego hospital after months of illness. She moved to California after her husband's death several years ago and has relatives in Moravia and Albis.
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting Friday night at the California school. Director Ray Harrison called the house to order. Harold Holder spoke on Pasture Improvement and led discussion. Mamie Tisue directed games and members enjoyed pie, sandwiches, and coffee prepared by Leah Tisue and Opal urns.
Mr and Mrs Will Gardner hosted the Kensington club at their new home last Thursday for a dessert rock and gift exchange. High score tied by Mr Harry Pabst and Will Gardner. former member Mrs J B Sneed was a guest out of town.
The Union Township Farm Bureau ladies met at Mrs. Lucille Alden's home on December 1 starting at eleven o'clock. A Christmas covered dish dinner followed at noon. Mrs. Carrie Boyer led the meeting, a centerpiece idea was suggested, and gifts were exchanged at a Christmas tree with five mystery prize gifts. Attendees included Mrs. Carrie Boyer Hazel Cox Lenore Paris Cecil Tadlock Iva Strunk Mary Harper Marguerite McCarty Mary Wills Teddy Pearl Alden Mamie Miller Ida Kelly Lucille Alden Norma.
Janice Sawvel celebrated her seventh birthday on Friday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. with ten schoolmates and friends. Indoor games and gift opening preceded refreshments of homemade ice cream and a decorated cake. Hostess Mrs. Lester Sawvel led the party with guests including Maxine Firkins, Margaret Condra, Mary Ellen Condra, and others.
Mrs W C Bivin and Mrs Fred Tillmont will co host a Stanley party Friday night at the Bivin home.
The next issue will be printed one day late due to Christmas. We plan to work on New Year’s Day to mail the paper on Thursday mornings.
A sermon outline on the transition from the old year to the new. It catalogs biblical prompts for reflection and guidance for the year ahead, including verses from Psalms Genesis Exodus and Luke. It urges faith centered living with focus on Christ, wisdom, and perseverance.
The Rebekah Lodge held a Christmas party and gift exchange at the lodge hall Monday evening after the regular session a social time followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gerald Morgan and Mrs. Ralph Tuttle. The Progressive club met at Mrs. Joel Broshar home for a cooperative dinner and gift exchange with bridge prizes won by Mrs. Mary Ward and Mrs. Ruby Dille.
The society will meet at 2 o'clock Wednesday in January. The lesson topic is Let Us Leak, At Indian Leaders-Non Political.
High weekly score led by Marvin Gardner. Fred Cousins won a five dollar prize for the top individual score from December first to December twenty eighth across Gardner Hatchery Albia Outlaws East End Cafe Angel Garage Spencer Grocery.
Jennie Mounts Jones Puckett born September 20 1864 to F M and America Mounts died in Windsor Missouri Friday December 6 aged 82 She joined United Brethren at 17 married A J Jones of Bussey Iowa in 1886 had son Elmer Ernest who died 1936 Jones died 1930 married C E Puckett in 1940 Member of Windsor Missouri Methodist church since 1911 and of Windsor Chapter 102 Order of the Eastern Star Past Matron Also survived by sisters Bertha Hoskinson Pearl Swaim Moravia and Stella Johnson Blakesburg Funeral at 2 pm Monday at Windsor Methodist Church officiated by Rev Paul W Antle with Rev E F Dillon assisting.
The Shanghai club held a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Over turf on Wednesday December 18 with 26 members and guests attending. A 31 pound turkey donated by Vinton Lundy topped a meal including two chickens and a pork roast. Several members were absent due to illness or recent moves. Afterward gifts were exchanged and games played, with a basket dinner for Shanghai school children. Next meeting set with Mrs Earnestine Argo before her move.
Moravia to welcome a new motion picture theatre run by Wm. Gardner in a former building on the square with 150 seats and talkie equipment. Opening night to feature a full length film and a comedy. admission 12 cents children 35 cents adults. Shows every Wednesday and Saturday starting January 1, 1947 at 7 30.
The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Turner was taken to the University hospital in Iowa City Thursday. It was suffering from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Turner spent Sunday with his wife in Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Carl Black and Joan hosted Christmas Eve supper with guests including Mr and Mrs Herman Forgy and children of Knoxville Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison and Kenney Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Charles and Nancy Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen and Mrs Mervin Ejligon and son and Alonzo Turner.
Samuel Blumer celebrated his third birthday Monday December 33 at the Opha Blumer home. Guests helping with the candle lighted cake included Mr and Mrs Neil Townsent Mrs N Cel Hodges of Ottumwa Mrs C J Burke and Pauline of Moravia Mr and Mrs Ophen Blumer Bonnie Richard and Samuel.
Mr and Mrs John Veach hosted a family dinner on Christmas day. Attending were Mr and Mrs Grant Everman and Barton and Nancy, Mrs Frank Veach of Centerville, Mr and Mrs Al Knudson of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Richard Veach, and Mr and Mrs John Veach with Mary. The Taylor Township Farm Bureau will meet Friday December 27 at 7 30 p m at the Moravia Community Hall. Topic is Should Iowas Taxing System be Revised. Oyster soup and chili will be sold by the Boys 4 H. Bring own bowl and cup for coffee. H L Hilton Director Two
Christmas Eve visitors at the Guy McDanel home included Earnest Hiatt with family Herbert McDanel and family Earl Brooks of Centerville and James Cline with their spouses. A tree exchange of gifts and fruit salad with cake were served.
Mrs Mary Johnson died Saturday afternoon after months of poor health. Mrs Eva Runnels hosted a Christmas Day dinner with all the children present except Ray Runnels of Seattle. Attendees included Clarence Keltner and Donnie and Ronald, Pearl Runnels of Ottumwa, Paul Runnels in San Diego, Ralph Runnels and Charles Hiatt, Floyd Runnels of Burlington, and J W Halden and Fred Hiatt families. Ir Abington, Illinois, was notified as the family traveled for the services.
Christmas day visitors gathered at the Harry Woodward home including Gus Main and Juanita Smith from Kansas City Harvey Main from Center ville Lloyd Phillis and children from Alia C C Baumgarner and granddaughter Ronda Lee Ronald Woodward and children Ray McCloud and Donald Tom Robb of Ames Forrest Hiatt and daughters from Newton Elmer Arnold and Mrs J M Dudley of Seymour Burdette Cross and children visited the Sears for Christmas dinner and afternoon remarks.
Schedule details list home games for January and February 1947 including Promise City Rathbun Blakesburg Allerton Melrose and Eddyville with notes on first and second boys teams and a tentative date for January 10 16 27 and February 11 18.
A Christmas dinner gathered LeRoy Purvis family and friends for a five year reunion. Ferrell celebrated his birth day with angel food and nut cake, while gifts included a four quart pressure cooker. Attendees listed include Ployd Purvis Judy Purvis Ferrell Purvis Forest Purvis James Purvis LeRoy Purvis and Ralph Davis family.
Mrs Flora Jones hosted the Van Dorin family at the annual Christmas cooperative dinner and gift exchange held in the community building. The room was decorated with evergreens and eight Christmas trees. Present were numerous family members and relatives from Centerville Albia and surrounding areas.
Corp. Royce Sanders stationed at Chanute Field arrived Saturday to spend a furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders. He will report back to duty on January 7.
A New Years watch party is planned at Hiattsville hall starting at 7 30 p m under Wes ley Chapel church. Erving sandwiches and cookies will be served along with coffee and sauca dish. Everyone is invited.
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