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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

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Carita Cory Weds Sgt Ralph Williams in Mo ravia Ceremony

Carita Cory daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Gideon wed Sgt Ralph Williams son of Mrs Martha Williams of Plymouth Indiana Saturday February 2 at 3 pm at the bride’s parents home west of Moravia Exline's Rev Armstrong conducted the double ring ceremony attended by Dwight and Mrs Kincade A reception followed a pink white three tier cake served with ice cream and punch After a honeymoon Mrs Williams will teach near Monroe Iowa and Sgt Williams will report to Pittsburgh California then Japan Announce Engagement Of Carol Jean Tubaugh Carol Jean Tubaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ralph Tubaugh Belle Plaine will marry Jerom Hiatt Gillaspie son of Mr and Mrs Russell Gillaspie Albia in early spring

Carita Cory Walter Gideon Ralph Williams Martha Williams Plymouth Ind Moravia Armstrong Exline Dwight Kincade A. Ralph Tubaugh Belle Plaine Carol Jean Jerom Hiatt Gillaspie Russell Gillaspie Albia

Engagement announced of Edna Mae Luse

Mrs Thelma Hoffman of Moravia announces the engagement of her daughter Edna Mae Luse to Richard Dicks of Moravia. Both are Moravia High School graduates class of 1950. Miss Luse works in the Policy Loan Department at Bankers Life in Des Moines. Mr Dicks is majoring in electronics in the U S Navy at Corpus Christi Texas.

Thelma Hoffman Moravia Edna Mae Luse Richard Dicks Truxton Dicks Moravia High School Miss Luse Bankers Life Des Moines Mr. Dicks U.S.’ Navy Corpus Christi Texas

World Service Day Observed at Evangelical United Brethren Church

A World Service Day service at the Evangelical United Brethren church began at 10 50 a m Sunday with the Women’s Society of World Service sponsoring. Miss Mabel Coulson presided as Mrs M K Blackman led songs and Mrs Carl VanZante played piano. Kathleen Halden and Viola Hammond sang, the choir performed, Rev Evan Stroud gave the inspiring address and Mrs Zell Callen outlined missionary offering objectives for Latin America Europe and church projects in New Mexico and Kentucky.

Evangelical United’ Brethren Church Womens’ Society of World Service Mabel Coulson M. K. Blackman Carl VanZante Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond Evan Stroud Zell Callen Europe New Mexico Kentucky Iowa

Service Members and Training Updates

In Korea and Japan a Pvt Edward R Haver left December end for Hokkaido to attend school for several weeks. Pvt Charles Cross trains at Camp Roberts California. Pvt John J Hiner trains at Camp Chaffee Arkansas with 80th R T B. Std Armd Div. Pvt Wayne Christy in Germany changes address. Pvt Gerald E Mikels changes address serving with 62nd Eng Const Bn APO 301.

Pvt Edward R. Haver Korea Hokkaido Japan Charles. Cross Camp Roberts California Charles W. Cross U. S 123Th Acm Box 38 John J. Hiner Camp Chaffee, Arkansas Camp Chaffee Arkansas Gerald E. Mikels Gerald E. Mikel Co. C Eng San Francisco

Petit Jury Drawn for Duty Monday in Appanoose County

The Appanoose county petit jury was quickly drawn Monday for business to be brought before it. Members chosen include Ruby Webb Mystic, Ethel Roberta Mystic, Gail Felkner Centerville Rt, Mabel Whisler Unionville, Carl Alexander Centerville, Avis Wiles Centerville, Mabel Warren Centerville Rt, Mabel Smith Moravia, Besate Kauzlarich Numa, Henry Spark, Helen Bose Conteevil. The list notes the jury’s assignment to hear upcoming cases.

Appanoose County Petit Jury Ruby Webb Mystic Ethel Roberta Gail Felkner Centerville Mabel Whisler Unionville Carl Alexander Avis Wiles Mabel Warren Mabel Smith—Moravia Besate Kauzlarich Numa Henry Spark Helen Bose Conteevil Ope T “Dy

Pancake Supper Held at E U B Church

A ground hog supper was held at the dining room of the EB U B church Saturday evening. Men in charge of the kitchen served pancakes and trimmings to 67 people. Witwer Groceries supplied mix free and Roland’s provided the syrup.

U. B Witwer Roland

Club Meets at Mrs Paul Spencer's

The E. T. C. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Paul Spencer. Roll call was Winter Center pieces. Mrs. R. R. Pennington won the mystery box. Refreshments of ice cream burnt sugar cake and coffee were served.

E.T Paul Spencer R. R. Pennington

Anniversary dinner honors Winslers and Troshat birthday

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar with co host Mr and Mrs George Winsler honored the 30th anniversary of the Winslers and Chet Troshat's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan Mr and Mrs Chet Broshar Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle and Mr and Mrs Theo Miller.

Paul Broshear George Winsler Winslers Chet Troshat Lee Hiatt Leonard Palmer Gerald Morgan Chet Broshar Karl Tuttle Theo Miller

Thank You Note From Ed Taylor

Mr and Mrs Ed Taylor express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind deeds and acts shown during a period of solitude. The note acknowledges appreciation for supportive gestures and assistance received.

Ed Taylor

Pauline's Beauty Shop Closed Mondays Until Further Notice

My Beauty Shop will be closed every Monday until further notice in a brief local advisory. Pauline's Beauty Shop maintains regular hours other days and invites customers to plan accordingly.

Pauline

In Memoriam Betty Marie Day Remembrance Card

In loving memory of our daughter Betty Marie Day who passed away two years ago on February 9 1950. She is gone but not forgotten. As dawns another year thoughts of her are always near. Days of sadness will come. Friends may think the wound is healed but the sorrow remains in our hearts. Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel and Jack day to day.

Betty Marie Day Guy McDanel Jack

Duck Marsh Meeting Set For Wednesday Evening

Appanoose Anti-Duck Marsh Association planned a meeting at the California schoolhouse to review duck marsh and Honey creek dam plans. Centerville Association of Commerce officials were to attend to state their stance. Conservation Commission withholds information while farmers proceed with organization efforts amid regional duck destruction news.

Appanoose Conservation Commission Sunday Des Moines Register South Dakota

World Day of Prayer Planned for February 29

Plans for the World Day of Prayer observance were discussed at the Moravia Methodist parsonage with Mrs. Martin Greer hosting. Representatives from four churches including Church of the Nazarene Church of Christ Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist met to plan services at the Church of Christ with the theme Christ, Our Hope and to unite Christians in prayer while soliciting offerings for interdenominational missions at home and abroad.

Methodist Martin Greer Moravia Forrest Main Glen Cautreil Church of the Nazarene Louis .Schaffner Maude Coltrain Church of Christ E.G. Hawl A. O. Main Evangelical United Brethren Obe Burns Greer Methodist Church United States

Past Matrons Plan Luncheon For March 6

The Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Howard Evans. They planned a luncheon on March 6 before the school of instruction. Twelve members attended and refreshments included meat sandwiches cherry salad chocolate cake and coffee.

Howard Evans School of Instruction

Iconium W S C Meets With Nellie Thompson

Iconium Methodist W S C met at Nellie Thompson's home Thursday afternoon January 31 for their regular monthly session. Grace Whitehead led business, Emily Thompson taught, assisted by Blanche Argo and Carolyn Swift. Dr Edwards read letters and reports. Refreshments served by Icle Christy Vera Firkins Hazel Rinehart and Overturf. Proceeds totaled $4. Plans for a progressive luncheon to be held February 14. All members urged to attend.

Iconium Methodist Nellie Thompson Grace Whitehead Emily Thompson Blanche Argo Carolyn Swift Dr. Edwards Icle Christy Vera Firkins Hazel Rinehart P Sybil Argo Be*Thompson Cartle Turner

New Officers Named For Fire Department

At the regular meeting Tuesday evening Richard Veach was named fire chief and Maurice Walter chairs the executive committee. Other officers include Lowell McElderry assistant chief Art Fox drill master Marvin Gardner secretary and J P Day and Max McDonough as executive committee members Howard Evans and Bert Turner on the refreshment committee.

Fire Department Richard Veach Maurice Walter Lowell McElderry Art Fox Marvin Gardner J. P. Day Max McDonough Howard Evans Bert Turner

Quota Reached in Chariton Vermilion Townships Drive

Howard Harper announces that Chariton and Vermillion townships have met their Farm Bureau membership quota. Johns and Independence were first to reach quota, Chariton third, Vermillion fourth with the most new members. Captains Beaty Sulser Broshar and Harper praise workers Top helpers listed with names and towns. Douglas township still five short of completing the drive as of now.

Howard Harper Appanoose County Farm Bureau Chariton Vermillion Johns Township Independence Township Vermillion Township G. H. Beaty E. Glenn Bailey Merl Adams John Gordon Joe Sherrard Lynn Wells Neil Jones Harley Sulser Independance Township Roy Argo James McAninch Lee Martin T. E. Martin Ralph Ilton R. D. Davison John D. Behm H. M. VanAntwerp Elbert Perry Arival Lynne McDanes Lloyd Bro P Boyer Marie Allen Delbert Calhoun Olin Foster John Broshar Mr. Broshar D. C. McDowell Karl Hurliman Versal Robb Gurney Willier Homer Phillips R.O. Duree Mr. Harper Douglas

Miss Price to Speak at Nazarene Church

Miss M. Lucille Price of Marshalltown will speak at the morning service of the Church of the Nazarene on Sunday. A nurse, evangelist, teacher, and missionary, she spent seven years in Tappeta Liberia and, due to ill health, now serves as a nurse at Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown. She will spend the weekend with nurse friend Mrs. William Woodward, with whom she trained at Marshalltown.

M. Lucille Price Marshalltown Church of the Nazarene Tappeta Liberia West Africa William Woodward

Martha Cotell 90 Dies in Illinois Home

James Cline learned Tuesday of his sister Martha Cotell 90 death. She passed Monday at the Eastern Star Home in Mak in TH.

James Cline Martha Cotell Eastern Star Makin

Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meets at Community Building

The regular Taylor Township Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the Community building in Moravia at 7 30 Monday night February 11 according to Lee Benz township chairman. Movies will be shown and refreshments will be served. All members are urged to attend.

Taylor Township Farm Bureau Moravia Lee Benz

Moravia O E S Chapter Meets February 12

Regular meeting of Moravia Chapter No. 94 O E S at 7 30 p m February 12. All officers urged to be present. Effie Gollaher secretary Louemma Palmer worthy matron local.

Moravia Effie Gollaher Louemma Palmer

Moravia Girls Claim Consolation In Lovilia Thriller

Moravia girls win consolation 42 36 over Agency in Lovilia sectional play after a tight opening, with Joyce Brain Nellie DuVall and Mitzi Sawyer leading forwards while Nelle DuVall, Vance, Kelley and McDanel pace guards. Moravia boys edge Molton 67 65 in another close Lovilia game as Kathryn McDanel and Hiatt drive late scoring. Morgia guards clamp down in final minutes to preserve win.

Moravia Agency Bloomfield Mohawkettes Milton Moulton Girls Moulton- Moravia Moulton Mora Tassell Joyce Brain Nellie DuVall Mitzi Sawyer Vance Kelley McDanel Nelle DuVall Hiatt Martin McCarroll Troy Lovilia Louilia Gals Kathryn McDanes Carole Broshar Norma Cochran Sawver DuVall Sovilla Lncore Joyce Hiatt Kathryn McDanel Morravia Broshar Cochran Kayter Helton Mohawks Kaster Wolf Souilia John Veak Easter Woodward

Garden Club Names Officers At Moravia Meeting

Moravia Garden club members elected new officers Mrs. Howard Smith president and Mrs. Max McDonough secretary at a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Warren DuVall’s home. Executives Zell Callen and Leonard Palmer joined officers. program led by Ira Boyer and Lester Sawyer.

Howard Smith Max McDonough Moravia Garden Club Warren DuVall Benjamin Franklin Zell Callen Leonard Palmer Smith McDonough Ira Boyer Lester Sawyer Palmer Charles Coffin Eleanor Miller Lee Hiatt Earl Boyer John BE. F. Oehler DuVall B. F. Whitehead Bryan Hart Centterville Marvin Morris Vicki Mrs. Smith

Dr Richard Sneed to Be Heard Over KBIZ

KBIZ will carry the program Faith In Our Time each Monday at 12 30 after the newscast. It is hosted by Dr J Richard Sneed former Moravia resident son of the late Cd B Sneed and Helen Carson Sneed. Rev Sneed is pastor of the First Methodist Church of Los Angeles.

KBIZ J. Richard Sneed Moravia Cd. B. Sneed Helen Carson Sneed Mutual Broadcasting System Rev. Sneed First Methodist Church of Los Angeles

Card of Thanks for flowers and gifts after accident

Mr and Mrs Marvin Morris and Vicky Jean thank friends neighbors and the Fairview Sunday School for flowers fruit cards and gifts following their accident.

Fairview Sunday School Marvin Morris Vicky Jean

Flight Stork Flight Stork Born Feb 2 in Edgemoor Delaware

A daughter weighing 8% pounds was born Feb 2 to Mr and Mrs Lyle Jones of Edgemoor Delaware. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson and Mr and Mrs Ben Jones. Another daughter, Margo Maria, born Feb 4 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville to Mr and Mrs Bill Parsons. Mrs Parsons is Dorothy Brown, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown of Moravia.

Mra Lyle Jones Edgemoor Delaware Virgil Johnson Ben Jones Bill Parsons Centerville Margo Maria St. Joseph Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dan Cupid Carol Jean Tubaugh Paul Broshar Curtis Tomlin John Lindskoog Earl Campbell Wayne Christy Germany Wayne L. Christy E. U. B. Church T. C Memoriam Duck Marsh Iconium W Wolz Deborah McMahon Vera McMahon George Woodward Ronald Woodward Jane Ann Fox Hay Vincent Donna Rae Tubaugh Michael Lathen Dixie Kas Tubaugh Keren Woodward Barbara Mericle Vickie Morris Lyle Rove Lemonds Vermillion Townships Miss Price Nazarene Church Illinois MHS Louilla Garden Club Richard Sneed Flight Stork
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