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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

4

Moravia Couple United In Christmas Eve Wedding

Miss Phylina Maurine Jones and Gaylord G. McDanel wed Christmas Eve at 6 pm with Rev C J Fix officiating. The ceremony followed by a dinner for relatives and witnesses Harold Davin and others. Bride from Moravia area, groom from Wesley Chapel, guests praised the simple Methodist service and good wishes for a happy New Year.

Phylina Maurine Jones Geo. W. Jones Moravia Gaylord G. McDanel Elijah McDanel Wesley Chapel Lohengren Lulu Fix Patsor C. J. Fix Harold Davin Methodist Church the &Room He! Wen Maine Station Haa Wesley

Unionville 28 Moravia basketball contest recap

Unionville defeated Moravia 28 to 8 in last Thursday’s game. Unionville’s fast play and shooting gave them a clear edge. Morrison and Stanley starred for Unionville while Moravia had no standout performers. Moravia lineup included Slavin Hawk Broshar Hiatt Cullera Barnes Kaster Golisher with guards Barnes and Kaster. Unionville lined up Barr Stanley Morrison Alden Wands Boyer as forwards and guards with Stanley and Morrison in key roles.

Unionville Morrison Stanley Moravia Slavin Hawk Broshar Hiatt Cullera Barnes Kaster Golisher Barr

Christmas Dinner at the Lovell Home in Moravia

Guests at Clifford Lovell's Moravia home on Christmas day included Roy and Mrs Lovell Emma Bovell C A Coffin Mary Paul Clell and Carl Coffin Miss Mary Miller and Miss Millie Cox. The group enjoyed a bountiful dinner then gathered for a Christmas tree and a sequence of gifts with musical numbers by Mrs A Coffin and Mary.

Clifford Lovell Moravia Roy Lovell Emma Bovell C. A. Coffin Mary Paul Clell Carl Coffin Mary Miller Millie Cox A. Coffin Mary

Joint Installation Planned by Masons and Eastern Stars

The Masons and Eastern Stars will hold a joint installation at the Marion Temple on Monday January 2 at 7 30 p m All Masons and Eastern Stars and their families are invited to attend Each family is asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish D E Bishop W M ALF and A M Gael Broshar W M C E 8

Maronie Temple D. E Bishop W.M. Alf A.M Gael Broshar W. M

Secret Wedding Unites Goldie Purdy and Earl Smithburg

Miss Goldie Purdy and Earl Byron Smithburg wed secretly on January 28 1927 in Omaha Nebraska. Purdy, a Wabachan stenographer, and Smithburg, manager at Moulton R W Wineler Produce Co., plan to reside on East Second Street in Moulton as friends extend warm wishes.

Miss Goldier Purdy Earl Bryon Smithburg Myron John W. Purdy Moberly Smithburg Moulton R. W. Wineler Produce Co Wilt Spurgeon East Second Street Moulton Tribune

Christmas Dinner At Laura Coltrain Home

A Christmas dinner and family gathering was held at Mrs. Laura Coltrain's home on Christmas Day. Twenty seven attended the noon meal and the afternoon featured visiting and music. Present were Laura Coltrain, Gladys Matherly, Allen McKee, Roy and Mayvie Matherly, Forrest Matherly and family, Ray Coltrain and family, H. W. Stocker, Rosa Blumer, Velda, Josephine, and others. two sons Harley Matherly and Fred Matherly were absent.

Laura Coltrain Gladys Matherly Allen McKee Roy Matherly Mayvie Forrest Matherly Carl Ray Coltrain Floyd Curtis Doris Easter Margaret Dorothy Jean

Christmas Gathering at A O VanDorin Home

A Christmas gathering at the A O VanDorin residence included James Van Dorin and family Willie VanDoorin and family Reuben Faber and family Jep Lockman and family Carl Bettis and family Ervin Sincox and family Mrs Cy Jones and daughter Fiona Zadie VanDorin Mr and Mrs Dorin Wailes Mrs Clara Selby Mr and Mrs W P Donahoo A bountiful dinner with ice cream followed by gifts and tokens of love at the Christmas Tree.

AO. VanDorin James van Dorin Willie VanDoorin Reuben Faber Jep Lockman Carl Bettis Ervin Sincox Cy Jones Fiona Zadie VanDorin Dorin Wailes Clara Selby W. P. Donahoo

Christmas Dinner At Main Home Delights Grandchildren

On Christmas Day the Main home hosted a joyful dinner for family and grandchildren. An afternoon program by the grandchildren delighted Grandpa and Grandma Main, followed by Santa’s appearance delivering gifts from a decorated Christman Tree. Attendees included O. C. Smith family C. C. Waughop family Forrest Main family C. B. Main family from Oskaloosa Mr and Mrs R A Gaekle from Winterset Iowa and Miss Freda Main of Des Moines.

NJ Main Grandpa Grandma Main Santa Christman O. C. Smith C. C. Waughop Forrest Main C. B. Main Oukaloosa R.A. Gaekle Winterset, Iowe Misa Freda Main Des Moines

Christmas at Tisue's Dinner With Many Guests

Children of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Jogue joined a Christmas Day meal at their home. Present were Harley Tisue and family, Cass Hamilton and daughters Velda and Helen, Mia, Harry Tisue and children Ruby June Rex Francis Junior and Tressie, Claude Hawk, and others. Guests extended best wishes for many more merry Christmas days.

M. B.jogue Harley Tisue Evelyn Clifford Barnistine Cass Hamilton Velda Helen Mia Harry Tisue Ruby June Rex Francis Junior Tressie Claude Hawk

Pay Up Notice Ends Debts Oehler Brothers Settlement

Indebted parties urged to settle immediately as Plenge arranges a pay up notice. Oehler Bros referenced in the settlement effort.

New Ford on Display Here Thursday

Waug hop Motor Co announces a new Ford car on display at their showroom on Thursday. The car will be available for one day only, so visitors should come that day to see it. A large turnout is anticipated in the vicinity.

Waughop Motor Co Ford Thuraday Niagara

Oyster Supper By Young Men's Club At Moravia

The Young Men's Club of U7 B Sunday School will host oysters peaches and cake in the church basement Saturday evening December 1 at 6 o'clock Tickets cost 25 cents Mrs Geo Firkin visited Centerville Thursday and many locals were noted visiting relatives Christmas visits and holiday events fill Moravia including Kensington Club Old Time Literary Jan 5 at the school gymnasium and Christmas gatherings at multiple homes with gifts and festive meals.

H. R. Lemaster Brazil Moravia Kensington Club J. 0. Hutiel Eldon Joe Johnaan R. E. Cummins Suesta Dr. Gray Melcher Ed, Schoech Washington Iowa Harry Townsend Elizabeth Smith Cornell W. A H. K. Smith J. E. Sharp Centerville Thelma Johnson J. W. Halden Jennie Maiken Albia Son Paul Kenn M. H. Goeldner Creston Greenfield Josephine Linn New Providence J. O. Lian Wilhelm AuRea Blumenstock Des Moines University F. W. Blumenstock Pearl Mildred Chambers Rockford Marie Bullen Dorothy Reich New Hope

New Officers Elected at Antiquity Lodge No252

At the regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F A M on last Friday evening the following officers were elected for 1928 A G Broshar W M J F Albert W L H Preibe W C C Cullera Treasurer DLE Bishop Secretary

Antiquity Lodge No A. F A. M A. G. Broshar

Moravia Union extends New Year wishes for 1928

The Moravia Union greets readers with a New Year message praising 1927 and expressing gratitude for readers patrons and advertisers. It looks forward to 1928 with hopes for health wealth and happiness and a commitment to continued hard work and service.

The Moravia Union

The Poor Farmer Letter Reprinted From Credit Monthly

A reprinted and debated missive, allegedly from a struggling farmer, details debt, meager income, and aspirational purchases. The piece mixes humor and hardship as it narrates costs from hay, tobacco money, a college-bound son, and home improvements, ending with local social notices about a literary gathering and a Christmas turkey gift.

Hog and cattle shipments reach St. Louis market

Mar. Hawk reports two carloads of hogs and one carload of cattle sent to the St. Louis market. On Monday Clyde Wilson accompanied the shipment.

R. J. Atkins Cedar Rapids Iowa Clyde Wilson Drake University St. Louis Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity Des Moines

Community Christmas Tree A Success

The Community Christmas Tree was a big success with thanks to James Moore for the tree Grant Everman for truck service Geo Halden Geo Jones Frank Chambers Frank Selby Paul Broshar Jim Broshar Theo Miller Byron Hiatt Allen T Bolfer and the Manual Training boys who helped plant and care for it. The community hopes it will live for many years.

James Moore Grant Everman Geo. Halden Geo. Jones Frank Chambers Frank Selby Paul Broshar Jim Broshar Theo Miller Byron Hiatt Allen T. Bolfer Manual Train Ing Algo

Appreciation Note From Myrtle Fuster

An expression of thanks to friends for greetings letters and gifts during a time of trouble. Myrtle Fuster says their support has cheered her and helped greatly in this period.

Mra Myrtle Fuster

We Thank You patrons on Route 8 Christmas time

We thank Route 8 patrons who remembered us at Christmas. Mr and Mrs Zell Callon wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Route 8

Legion Auxiliary Meets At Legion Home Tuesday Night

The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at the Legion home on Tuesday evening January 8. Visitors include Mrs. Martha Veach of Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Cudy Buckmaster of Ottumwa. Alma Keemer, teaching at McClelland, Iowa, visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Horner during the holidays.

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Home Martha Veach Lee Mrs. Cudy Buckmaster Ottumwa Buckmaster Murayig Mise Alma Keemer McClelland, Iowa W. F. Horner

Runaway Ford Delivers Park Excitement in Moravia

In Moravia on Tuesday a Ford delivery truck rolled downhill after the brake lever freed. The engine started as it crossed a curb and park posts, glanced a tree, but no serious damage occurred. No horses were involved in the incident.

Moravia Ray Kintade Bear

Family Christmas Dinner At Mrs Miatt Home

A Christmas gathering at Mrs Mary Miatt's Wabash Avenue home on December 26 featured roast goose and baked chicken for dinner. Santa Claus arrived in the afternoon, distributing fruit baskets and family gifts. Attendees included A A Breeze of Centerville Ira E Breese of Pittsburgh Pa Floy McCloud and family Max Billy Seymour Ia Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud and Helen Mildred and Donald and Mr and Mrs Harvey Main and Helen.

Mary Miatt Wabash Ave Santa Claus A. A. Breeze Centerville Ira E. Breese Pittsburgh Floy McCloud Ons Max and Billy Seymour, Ia Ray McCloud Helen Mildred Donald Harvey Main

Family guests at Christmas Day gathering

All persons owing us on account please call and settle at once. Hroshar Schreiner Mr and Mrs Franklin and children of Fairfield and Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams and son of Alicia were guests at the Allen Mason home Christmas day.

Hroshar-Schreiner Franklin Fairfield Clarence Williams Alicia Allen Mason

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Jones—Mecdanel Harold Cuslers Chicago Mrs. C. ¢. Custers Lovell Home Will Frank Swaim Tisue School Symnaxium Oehler Bros W. L Lemaster Austin Jay J.D. Sheldon Apen C. E Huskinson Carrie Soluman B.A. McCartie J.D Gukaloosa Prank Houser Mandaline Centervile Wid Carter Credit Monthly New York C Atkinson van Deren Hardware Co Lexington Ky Atkinson Value World Bristol Theo Miler Francis van Lemaster Burns, Wy Ployd Lembster Mr. and Mrs Zell Callon Legion Auxiliary Leghorn Jb. Ecto R. W. Winsler
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