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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
1
Moravia Nazarene Church invites all to hear Ethel Householder, a long time West China missionary, share insights from her 14 year service in Chungking and Chengtu. She will speak Friday at 7 30 pm about life among Chinese communities and ongoing work in the region.
A worship service at 10 50 a m on Sunday at the Evangelical United Brethren church featured Mrs. Earl Rabuck delivering the message titled We Press On That the World May Know. The offering, about 35 dollars, funds expansion for church and mission buildings with two thirds for overseas projects and one third for home projects.
Twenty two women attended the first meeting of the newly organized Garden club at the president Mrs L M Williams home with Mrs Harry Pearson as assistant hostess. The group voted to join the Federation garden club of Iowa and planned purchase of study books.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene sponsors two special meetings at 7 30 p m Friday at the local church. Speaker Miss Ethel Householder of Centerville will address attendees. She has appeared in Moravia churches before. The public is invited.
A Wednesday club gathering and families hosted a surprise party at the Ernest West residence near Bee Avenue. Attendees included Beliwayhe Robinson and others. Saturday marked Mrs. West's birthday with several friends noted in the attendee list.
Public sale notices list Lyle Hopkins advertising a closing-out sale for February 12 as his family moves to Centerville and he travels to Arizona for pneumonia recovery. Johns Irelan and Charles Johnston advertise livestock grain and household goods sale for February 17. Johnston is estate administrator for Ella Lockman. The Union offers sale bill printing and advertising to reach a wide audience for successful events.
Mr and Mrs R A Faber attended the Walter Woodyard Son Spotted Poland Isle at Indianola last Thursday. Mr Faber bought two gilts, one a granddaughter of the $1,000 boar The Flash bred to Crusader Woodyard’s $890 pig from the Beck herd. The other gilt is a daughter of the top Zimmerman sale son from last year, sire Supreme Advancer, a son of Grandview Supreme. Supreme Advancer sold for $700 as a four month old. The pair will be bred with Bingo’s Chip, sire of Iowa Grand and Senior Champion, set to be shown at the State Fair.
Eighteen veterans are enrolled in the local Institutional On-Farm Training program. February 3 marks one year for the five original enrollees. New participants have joined since the program began. C. R. Sandifer serves as both classroom and on-farm supervisor. Demand grows with seven veterans on the waiting list. If twelve enroll, another full time instructor would be needed. Interested veterans should contact M. H. Elson, local vocational agriculture instructor.
Kensington Club enjoyed a dessert rock party with five tables on Thursday night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Art Fox. Frank Chambers subbed for Mama to care for three grandchildren, while Pearl Chambers Hunter attended a state Eastern Star meeting in Ames. Prizes went to Josephine Witherby, George Halden, Mamie Blumenstock, and Fred Blumenstock, with guest prizes awarded to Anna and Clint Linden of Centerville.
Bissie Gladfelder hosted a post school party for the Sunday school class on Friday 4 to 7 pm at Fairview. Students enjoyed games and refreshments including ice cream cookies and popcorn balls. Carolyn Cochran won the table prize. Attendees included Twila Foster Kathryn McDanel Roberta Benz Robert Kaster Carolyn Bayer Jack Kaster Norma Carolyn and Donna Cochran.
A cooperative supper and silent auction was held Tuesday evening at the Methodist church. Proceeds will go to the Wesley Foundation fund for new church buildings at the villages. Janet Broshar Lois Hiatt Mary Lou McDonvugs and Marilyn Hiatt chaired the auction.
Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs UC M McFatridge hosted Past Matrons club for a dinner at the McFatridge home on Monday February 2 at 6 80 p.m. A social period followed the business meeting. The next evening will be held March 2 at the home of Mrs Jewh ie.
A Valentine luncheon tea will be held at the home of Mrs Karl Tutt Keb from 6:00 to 8:00. The event invites the community and especially urges the ladies of the Methadiot church to attend.
William Burns 68, former Moravia resident, died Thursday January 29 at his son Virgil Burns home in Delhi California from a heart attack. Born September 17, 1879 near Main Station, he lived in Moravia over 30 years before moving with his wife Bessie McKern to California. Surviving are wife and three children Virgil Delhi Burton Tarr Kingston New York Burdette Ward Moravia. Daughters unable to attend Delhi funeral services.
Charles S Scott aged 765 died in Fallbrook California January 16 1948 after a lingering illness of asthma and complications Funeral services were January 18 at Berry Bell chapel Rev Frank A Knouse officiating He was born in Ottoville Missouri and lived in Arizona New Mexico and California He is survived by wife Jessie Winecup two daughters Ruth Sharp San Francisco and Maude McNeill Long Beach two sons Edwin E and Selby La Jolla four grandchildren He and relatives visited in Iowa in 1936
Appanoose County Farm Bureau nears a 1,000 member target, within 127 members as of 1948, per county extension director Harold Holder. Indications suggest the goal will be reached soon with several townships still to complete enrollment.
Mrs Richard Veach underwent a major operation at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Friday and is recovering satisfactorily Mr Veach returned home Sunday after staying in Kirksville since Friday She will probably return to Moravia today
Miss Madge Hough, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tillmont, arrived in Mount Pleasant. She recently resigned from work as an attendant at the state hospital and returned after a two week visit with her parents.
At the regular An tiquity Lodge session Lee Hiatt received the First Degree of Masonry. New officers for 1948 were installed and performed well. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served. A notice called for an upcoming special meeting for another First Degree.
Mr and Mrs Lee Benz and their four children were greeted with refreshments last Thursday at the A W Kincade farm to welcome them into the community. Neighbors gathered to honor the family and share in the warm reception.
The E.U.B church youth fellowship group met for their monthly party Monday evening at Mary Rose Main's home. Valentine themed decorations and games featured. Delma Veach led devotions and the business session. A self denial offering was collected. Hostess aided by her mother served refreshments.
The W.FLM Society of the Church of the Nazarene held its monthly meeting on Wednesday with Mrs. M H Johnson hosting.
Barry Stovker submitted to operation at St Josephs Hospital in Centerville on Monday.
In appreciation I wish to thank all who sent Christina and birthday greetings and the nice stinking basket. Also those who waited in person to see me. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. When you have guests use courtesy of putting this year in The Canton. We’ll be glad for anyone to bring or send us laws at any time.
Moravia Booster Club will meet Friday February 6 at 6 30 p m. Committee for arrangements includes Larry Brooks Charles Broshat and Carl Black. Membership committee reports 36 new members with 6 more expected to join once dues paid bringing total to 42 members.
CarreleS Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 am led by M. H. Johnson Superintendent, morning worship at 11:00 am, evening service at 7:00 pm. Prayer and Bible study at 7:30 pm Thursday. Pastor F A Hahn presiding.
Grace Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 with Pastor preaching at 11:00. Special music features a trumpet solo by Skippy Broshar, vocal duo Nadine Winsler and Kya Fitkins, and Junior choir. Junior and M Y F. Group 6:00, Mrs. Karl Tuttle counselor. Next Sunday Feb 8 is Race Sunday. special collection for Rust College. World Day of Prayer Feb 1 at Church of Christ Moravia. Layman Day Feb 22. Wesley Chapel services include 0.45 a.m. preaching and 10.46 a.m. Sunday School, Kenneth Daniels Supt.
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites attendance with Earl Rabuck as pastor. Schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Music and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Church of Christ announces Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon will be from Jude or Revelation. A Wednesday Women’s Council meeting is planned at Mrs. Harry La Vall’s home. Plan to attend the World Day of Prayer union service on February 13.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dodd returned Friday from four weeks in southern California traveling via Rock Island and Southern Pacific railways. A 36 hour Enid visit connected them with John DuVall, once a sheriff and county commissioner, now at a massive grain elevator in a 26 million bushel terminal. They toured Hollywood and saw Will Rogers Taooh home, broadcasting stations, and local vineyards in Wyland and Long Beach.
A fragmentary note reports Mits and SL A Elson participating with Yacalee Aids to cheer on Wednesday at Fel Vi. Each vie siteiding is to take a thimble and Aliso a be yuft fur the fwatess, details unreadable.
Dr J Richard Snead, Moravia High School graduate and Rockford Court Street Methodist pastor, opens a February Lenten guest series on Mutual’s Faith in Our Times. Originating in Chicago and relayed coast to coast, his talks cover proportion, marriage, happiness, relating to people, and finding value after setbacks.
A U S Navy recruiting officer stationed in Ottumwa spoke with Moravia High School junior and senior boys on Monday. He outlined the Navy training program and the opportunities for who pass the qualifications.
Local residents list weekend visits and town happenings. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Spencer of Cheyenne, Richard Hudgens of Peoria, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer. Several family interactions, hospital updates, and community events are noted across Ottuman and Moravia areas.
Moravia high school gym hosts a free Friday program February 6 at 7 30 pm sponsored by Veach Implement Co Your International Harvester Dealer The public will see a stage and person show with Vic Hyde as emcee Gil Snyder the wizard and the Lowells in a hand balancing act The screen features new color movies with educational travel comedy and other features Local teams split results with Blakesburg and heads to Allerton and Centerville as noted in local sports briefs
The item lists the 47 48 basketball schedule with girls sectional tournaments on February 4 5 6 7 at unspecified venues and districts dates February 18 19 20 21 with girls district and boys sectional tournaments February 24 25 26 27 28 at various locations All dates appear as placeholders for upcoming games and venues with teams on the schedule.
Mrs. Richard Harp won first prize in Moravia Theatre amateur contests sponsored by Turner Recording Studio Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Art Van Dorin. She received $5 and a recording. Second went to Mrs. Sarah Sandy for humorous reading with $8.60. Comer Stocker took third with $1 for fiddle.
Members of the Legion and auxiliary and their families held a cooperative supper at the Legion home Friday evening. Harland Pearson led the business meeting as commander and Mrs Harold Burton as auxiliary president. Plans to raise funds to finish remodeling the post home were discussed and a social hour followed. The auxiliary executive committee met Thursday at Mrs John Veach’s home and arranged a supper for Order of Eastern Star members and guests on February 16 at the Legion home. Mrs Veach named kitchen committee chair.
Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante entertained the Sew and So Club at the Woodward home with a four rook party. Five tables played rook and prizes were awarded by Frank Wilson and Mrs Ronald Woodward. Paul Wilson held the traveling prize. Fruit salad cake cookies and coffee were served to twenty eight guests including Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward and their children.
Ruthene Gibbons of Manrovia was named to the honor roll at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for the full quarter. Dr. M. J. Nelson, dean, announced eligibility criteria requiring students to carry fourteen or more hours and maintain a grade point average. The college uses a four point scale with AY four points, BY three points, C two points.
The Taylor township Farm Bureau gathering met Friday at the community building with a large turnout. H. L. Hilton led a discussion on due to ship drive. Mrs. Burger, Mrs. Robert Poster, and DeWitte Yeuxer oversaw arrangements while Mrs. M. H. Elvon and Condie served refreshments.
John Re Wood of Albwes Moravia chairs the Alb in 1048 BL Lodge. The meeting will be held March 21 with several other FOP lodges on this program. Local members will attend and discuss upcoming events.
Voters will elect five members to the County Board of Education on March 8. One from each of four areas and one at large. Nomination papers due February 17. Moravia is in Area I including Moravia Udell Consolidated Unionville and surrounding townships.
The Urbana township community meeting convened at the DeWayne Robinson home with strong turnout. Mrs. Harold Hawk led a discussion on home freezing of food and Ramesan contests were organized by Mrs. R. C. Faber and Mrs. W. D. Wilson. Refreshments were served. Next gathering planned with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wilson.
A layette shower was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Stocker to honor Mrs. Glen Lamar of Moline Ik. About 200 guests attended with guessing and contest games. Prizes went to Mrs. Clifford Stocker and Mrs. Robert Malone. Refreshments included pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and coffee. Out of town guests included Mrs. Elmer La Ales, Robert Malone of Albia and Mrs. Tom Mata of Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall and guests hosted a rook party at the DuVall home Thursday night for the E T C club and guests. Seven tables were in play with Mrs Fred Hammond winning high score. Refreshments included chili, sweet pickles, cupcakes and coffee.
The Nazarene youth fellowship group from Chuoveh met Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Fay Paxston’s home. E. Gordan led devotions and Bill Woods Ward led a discussion from the abody book. Participants joined in a social and a group discussion on persuasion assets.
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