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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
4
Moravia's water system is now operating with a cleaned cistern near the community building and a pump equipped truck carrying a 1,000 gallon tank. Water loads are hauled to farms and businesses, with pricing set at 4.50 per 1,000 gallons in town and 25 cents per mile for rural deliveries, paid on delivery.
Charles Elmer Bennett father of Mrs M K Blackman died at Broken Bow Nebraska on January 28 1951 He was born August 28 186? near Hannibal Missouri He married Charlotte Judd in 1884 and had four children Surviving are two daughters Mrs Roy Thompson and Mrs M K Blackman eight grandchildren one brother and one sister Funeral services were in the Christian church Lucerne Missouri with Rev Wilkes officiating and burial in Lucerne Cemetery
The Taylor Aid will meet with Mrs Ivan Harsh on Wednesday February 14 for a cooperative noon dinner. Members are asked to bring a 25 cent gift for a Valentine gift exchange grab bag.
Mr and Mrs William Gardner completed the purchase of the Bivin and Robbs property, second house south of the Tillmont blacksmith shop. They will store their furniture there while taking a short leave to Arizona to seek relief for Mr Gardner's health.
Card of thanks from Roy Matherly expressing deep gratitude to the Fire Department for their quick action at the Thursday fire.
Mr and Mrs Richard McCrory welcome Danny Lee born Sunday morning January 28 at St Isepph hospital Centerville Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory and Mr Charles Clark of Mystic Claude Sharp of Albia parents of 10 pound son born January 27 at Albia hospital Grandmother is Mrs Anna Sharp
The Community Choir will hold practice for the Easter cantata on Sunday afternoon between two and three o'clock beginning next Sunday through Easter Sunday at the Methodist church. Everyone from the churches is asked to take part in presenting the Easter program. come and help with the singing.
Art Fox was reelected fire chief. Don Wolf becomes executive committee head. Bert Turner is secretary-treasurer. Other executive members include Max McDonough and J. P. Day. Entertainment committee members are Lowell McEldery and Charles Broshar. Dick Johnson elected drill master.
Moravia firefighters were called to the old hotel building occupied by Success Barber and Beauty Supply Co Saturday around 4 PM where an aluminum smelter caused a basement ceiling fire. Water was applied and flames were brought under control quickly, with no spread to the first floor. A separate Thursday run to Roy Matherly home saw an attic fire from a defective chimney managed with minimal damage.
The Moravia Garden Club held its annual seat meeting at Mrs. Nevn Sone s home. New president Mrs T R Gardner presided with Mrs B F White as secretary. Members discussed a club flower motto and beautifying Moravia park with plantings this spring. E G Hawk and Frank Wilson spoke on The Best Loved Trees of America.
Mrs J E Iverson of Stanhope visited her daughter Mrs John H Johnson and family. Dianne Burton and Terry Tuttle, children of local families, are recovering from chickenpox. Mr and Mrs Samuel Long returned from a three week west coast trip with relatives. The I R H A convention brought several locals to Des Moines. Various neighbors hosted and attended gatherings and dinners through the week.
Moravia hosts Moulton in a billed battle of the squeaky as both schools' faculties square off in a Friday basketball doubleheader. Moravia stars include Kupferschmid Card Sights Bacon and Sloan, with Moulton aiming to avenge an overtime loss in their last meeting.
The Moravia Booster Club will hold its postponed February meeting Friday night at the Legion Hall. The menu includes chicken and noodles mashed potatoes gravy corn cranberry sauté hot rolls butter and jelly apple sauce and whipped cream and coffee.
Thieves or vandals entered Moravia high school by a gym window late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. They unlocked the superintendent's office and supply room, pried doors, and took about $12 from a locked locker drawer. Sheriff Moflan said a similar break in occurred at Cincinnati that night, with a larger loss, and Moravia had deposited funds earlier Wednesday. Other reports of early week school thefts appeared in Des Moines area.
Thomas Quincy Tadlock long time Moravia resident died January 31 1951 at the state hospital Mt. Pleasant Iowa He was 81 years old born near Blakesburg Iowa October 4 1869 survived by sisters Iva McKay Sylvia Newberg Annie Stark and brothers Arther and John Funeral services were conducted at the Swarm home with Rev Leo Wilson officiating burial followed in Moravia cemetery The Tadlock family extends thanks to sympathizers and the Masonic lodge for support
The World Day of Prayer will be held at the EUB church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. The event is sponsored by the women's organizations of the town.
Public Base Dates S. A. Townsend will hold a closing out sale southwest of Moravia on Friday February 16. A closing out sale of 225 acres, livestock, machinery and household goods by Richard A. Kirkmen will be Thursday February 25.
Moravia and Melrose split a pair of contests on Tuesday night with near identical scores. The Moravia first string fell behind early as Melrose led 34 to 18 at halftime, then narrowed the gap but could not overtake the visitors. Dean Easter led Moravia with 14 points while Melrose’s Currie, Murphy, and O’Connor paced the Mohawks.
The elementary mission group of the E U B church gathered after school Monday for its February meeting led by counselor Mrs. Fred Hammond. The session opened with prayer and Mrs. Mason continued the Busy Berry Family tale, followed by a quiz. Johnnie Murdy led the business meeting in the president’s absence as refreshments of hamburgers cocoa cookies and candy were served.
Evangelical United Brethren church held World Service Day at 10 50 am with W S W S members and choir. Rev Leo Wilson delivered the missionary sermon. Mrs M K Blackman and Mrs EF Hawk sang duo. Guild girls performed. offering funds projects including Japan International Christian University and overseas mission residences.
The World Day of Prayer will be held at the E U B church Friday afternoon at 2 00 sponsored by the women organizations of the Moravia churches.
The Church of the Nazarene in Keyes led by Rev. and Pastor, with Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Alice Woodward. Services listed include Sunday School at 10:00 am, Morning worship at 11:00 am, Evangelistic Service at 7:30 pm, PS at 7:30 pm, and Wednesday prayer meeting. A quote notes the unique individuality of each person.
Evangelical United Brethren Church schedule led by Leo Wilson pastor and Harold Mason superintendent with morning worship at 10 50 morning topic Jesus Meets His Tasks. evening services 730. youth fellowship 630. Russell charge youths lead Sunday evening service with special music and testimonials. Special meetings Feb 19 to Mar 4 with evangelist Charles Martin. Feb 20 quarterly conference led by Rev G F E McCanon. All yearly reports due. W S W S to meet at 7 30 with Mrs Ira Boyer. Bible study Wednesday at parsonage. Lent begins first Sunday.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia announces Sunday activities with 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship led by Rev Crenshaw featuring an Oskaloosa quartet Cantata practice at 2:00 p m Y F at 6:00 p m and a Wednesday Feb 14 children’s missionary meeting with Mrs William Gardner at 4:00 p m
The notice lists services led by Billy Schaffner with Bible school at 10 00 am supervised by him. Lord's Supper and sermon at 11 00 am. Bible Study at 7 30 pm. Wednesday evening activities at 7 30 pm.
A barn between Centerville and Moravia owned by Doyle and Mrs. Yle Hampton burned in the early hours of Sunday destroying six sons and 33 pigs, several Hereford calves, 1400 bales of hay and straw. Insurance covered the building but not enough to replace losses. The Hamptons had previously lost a barn to lightning two years earlier.
The Past Matrons club met at Mrs. Loyd Carters home with ten members. They planned a luncheon for March 6 the day of the school of instruction. Refreshments included cherry salad chicken sandwiches and coffee served at the close of the evening.
The Progressive club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. John Veach. Winners were Mrs. Garnet McDonough and Mrs. John Card. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Paul Broshar. Mrs. John Robinson attended as a guest. Services included song, sermon by Billy Schaffner, minister. You are welcome to attend all services.
A church notice urges members to return to circulation by attending Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. next Sunday. The sermon topic is The cost of being out of circulation.
The Moravia Mohawkettes defeated Centerville Redettes 52-45 in a close sectional final at Moulton after a 25-15 halftime lead by Centerville. Key players Joan Callen Joyce Hiatt and Harper fueled Moravia’s comeback, with Hiatt scoring 14 in the second half and a late free throw by Hiatt sealing the victory. Moravia advances to the district tournament at Bloomfield to face Cambria with Donnellson vs Seymour in the other opener.
Coach Melvin Kupferschmid with the girls and boys basketball teams, managers and cheerleaders were honored guests at a Moravia faculty sponsored supper in the school dining room Monday evening. Teachers wives and husbands also attended.
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