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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
4
Moravia girls basketball lost to Centerville in the sectional semifinal at Centerville. Joyce Hiatt scored 18 with 14 in the second half, while Rick added 13 for Moravia. Centerville advances to face Seymour in the final.
Moravia girls thumped Blakesburg 86 26 on HF burg court while Blakesburg boys edged Moravia 34 28. Rick and Gallen top scorers with 15 each for Moravia. Joyce Hiatt added 4 points. Moravia led 8 10 after one quarter, 14 11 at halftime, then extended to a 28 11 margin by Q3 before the Blakesburg rally. Moravia free throws were 8 of 26. Calton hit 1 of 6. Harris was out. Moravia travels to Numa Friday and the boys focus on sectionals at Albia Feb 24.
A family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clell Dayis in Spring Valley Minnesota with relatives including Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance and son David from Detroit and Mr and Mrs Burgell Davis and Jim from Hartford. A noon cooperative dinner followed by afternoon and evening visits. Vance family arrived Friday and Clell Davis came Saturday. they stayed through Sunday night before returning home Monday.
Clover Leaf club met with Helen McAninch on Wednesday for a dinner with Mildred Tarbell Verna McAninch Fern Penfield Martha Masaman Nona Dicks Edith Cahien Florence Dicks Verda Argo Mable Hammond Gertrude Penfield Tom Penfield Flo Frame Addie Sheldon Connie Rhyan Jay Argo Clyde Sheldon John McAninch Paw Dicks Max McAninch Jim McAninch and the hostess. Quilting and picking nuts were the day’s tasks. Next meeting with Verna McAninch February 16. later notices list visits and birthdays at Ed Navin Clair Kester Roy Argo Traxton Dicks and Massman households.
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mr and Mrs Harold Dean Tisue at the Iconium Methodist church Saturday night January 28. The evening featured games and the couple opened many gifts before refreshments of pie and coffee. About 50 attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson and Deena Lee hosted a Sunday dinner honoring eight members of their group with twenty guests in attendance. Present were De Wayne Robinson Butch Bonnie El DeVar Jeannine Dale Evelyn and Lois Roy Fisher Mary Louise Bill DeTar Ruth Vernon Dick Sandifer and Don Sandifer.
Duane Coffin thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards gifts flowers visits and other acts of kindness during illness and hospital stay and after returning home.
Margaret Brooks of Marevig and Taylor Two urges return of all 1949 Christmas Seal envelopes by Monday February 13 1950. Courtesy Box will be removed that day.
Irregular mail delivery continues due to coal strikes and train curtailments. Milwaukee trains eight and five now run alternately once daily in each direction, but post office orders cut these to a single 3:80 departure to Albia. Authorities in Moravia report plans for additional star route pickups later in the week to connect with Burlington and Rock Island trains.
The Taylorettes and Taylor Toilers 4 H clubs of Taylor township plan a box supper and program at the community building Friday evening February 17. They will serve refreshments and sponsor games with prizes for winners. The event supports 4 H activities.
The Rev. Carter, pastor of the Brethren Church, his wife and son Paul were injured when a truck and their car collided five miles west of Albia on Highway 24 Monday. Carter suffered concussions. Mrs. Carter and Paul had head and facial injuries. the other driver and occupant were slightly injured. Both vehicles were badly damaged. Rev. Carter is known for work with the E.U.B. church.
The Evangelical United Brethren church held World Service Day with the Women of the World Service and the Girls Missionary Guild sponsoring. Miss Mabel Coulson presided. Mrs Ear! Rabuck delivered the message on He Hath Compassion. Guild girls performed numbers, Bill Bishop played cornet, Joan Calen read a poem, and offerings totaling nearly $30 will fund missions at home and overseas. Other participants included Miss Eleanor Miller, Mrs E G Hawk, and Mrs Zell Callen.
The Rev Mr Meyers delivered the message at the N Y P S meeting held Thursday evening at the Nazarene church with Centerville youths in charge. Mrs LaVerne Hodges presided as special music and testimonies preceded the sermon by their pastor. Fifteen attended from the Centerville church.
The Church of the Nazarene Women’s Foreign Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Floyd Paxston’s home for February. Devotions cited Romans 14, prayers by several members, and business led by Mrs. O. G. Woodward in the president’s absence. A Japan Now study titled Commodore Perry Knocks followed, with readings on Sapporo’s new church, Navejo work, and Hiroshima’s bomb impact.
Mr and Mrs Leon Burns of Centerville formerly Moravia announce the arrival of a seven pound one and a half ounce daughter Linda Lee on February 2, 1950 at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville.
A community notice invites participation in morning worship at 11 00 with the topic Faith and Brotherhood and a 9 30 Township Supper for attendees to fundraise and join in worship at a local venue Wa invites you to worship with you
Wesley Methodist Church Watnelta led by Minister McConnell holds a service with a sermon titled Gods Everlasting Mercy. The observance promotes Race Relations Sunday and calls on the congregation to serve others. Sunday school gathers at 10:80.
Earl E flabuck is pastor with Harold Mason Binday as school superintendent. Sunday includes 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 10:50 a.m. worship with fellowship at 6:30 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Bible verse uses the word went. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday W.9.C.S. meeting with Mrs. Oehler. Worship invitation extended.
A fragment notes daily study of Gods word and schedules at Lincoln A. Methodist church. Sunday school at 9:00 am and public worship at 9:45 am. Sermon subject listed as sham Lincoln and Christian Mixtyr.
The church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a m to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The sermon titled Abraham Lincoln, A Man of Prayer will follow after the class and include Bible instruction and church services.
Iconium Church of Christ invites worshippers to Bible school at 10:00 a m and Lord's supper at noon, with singing and preaching of God's word. The notice references Acts 20 7.
Church of Christ Moravia announces Bible school at 10:60 a m led by Gene McCrory and evening preaching with communion at 11:00 p m on September 11 in Moravia.
Church of the Nazarene BA lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs A P Hahn as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., evening service at 7:30 p.m., and a cottage prayer meeting at the William Woodward home Thursday evening.
The Songspiration service at the Church of Christ Sunday afternoon drew 150 attendees. Evangelists James Mc Marrow and Burton Barber of Ottumwa led the singing, with Mrs Mike Hoffman of Cincinnati at the piano. representations included 13 towns such as Ottumwa Bloomfield Fairfield Piano Mystic Confidence Cincinnati Iconium and others.
The Joy Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Flora Jonas. Prizes were won by Mrs Virgie Herron and Miss Clora Irelan. Refreshments of sandwiches cake topped with heavenly hash and coffee were served. Guests included Mrs Harry Pabst and Mrs Amy Loc rman.
Seventy five attended the American Legion oyster supper at the Legion home on Tuesday evening. Card games filled 19 tables with winners including Geng McCrory in cribbage Loren Thompson in rook and Clarence Hiner in Bid Euchre. Door prize went to Harry Woodwand. Proceeds fund Legion home improvements.
At Friday’s Booster Club meeting at the Legion home, members voted to entertain the high school girls and boys basketball squads and cheerleaders at the March meeting. The coach and players will be guests at the dinner. A petition was signed urging the state commerce commission to restore Milwaukee to Moravia daily train service when coal supplies allow. Dr. L M Williams appointed standing committees for 1960: Membership R R Pennington Bert Turner Ralph Pfarinbacker. Finance Richard Veach George Wineler M K Blackman. Program Ivan Walter Larry Brooks Max McDonough. Membership drive began Saturday with many joining. those not contacted may still join. Moravia former residents were invited back this year. Newt Long Richard Veach and Friz Walter arranged March meeting plans.
Tuesday evening after school February 7 Richard Mason celebrated his 6th birthday with 18 friends at his home. Mrs Wanda Murdy and Mrs Margaret VanZante assisted with games and refreshments. Prize winners included Diana Burton Paul Turney David Murdy Lester Dooley and Pat Wilson. After gifts and refreshments, guests departed wishing him many more happy birthdays.
Mrs Lucille McKern was hostess to the Sunshine Club on Wednesday February 1. Attendees included Mrs Lela Harrison, Mrs Carl Tisue, Mrs Lelah Tisue, Mrs Mamie Tisue, Mrs Patty Boyer, Mrs Celia McDanel, Pearlie Boyer and Gene Tisue families, Gerard Hawk family, Doris Gene Jerry, K V Gladfelder and Gene, and Henry Cordes family. Afternoon games awarded prizes to Mayme Mamie Celia Imogene and Marjorie. mystery palents went to Darlene and Lucille. Next meeting set with Imogene Tisue.
Mrs L M Williams conducts figurine painting classes three evenings weekly at Davis Paint in Centerville from 7 to 9 pm. Currently fifteen students enrolled. Step one prepares the figurine, step two selects and mixes paints, step three features the final painting.
Mrs W H Morgan departed Sunday night for California to visit her daughter Mrs Warner Muir in Los Angeles and her son Lieutenant William Morgan in Long Beach.
Dwight L. Kaster earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of Nebraska on January 28, 1960, finishing in the upper five percent of an 860 student class. He will work in Soil Survey at North Carolina State College and plans to reside in Wallace, North Carolina. He visited family in Iowa during travel with his wife and children.
The Legion Auxiliary raised about $50 from a rummage and bake sale at the community building led by Mrs. Zell Callen for bake sales and Mrs. Howard Smith for rummage. Funds will aid Legion post home improvements including remodeling and basement finishing. An oyster supper attended by about 66 Monday night aimed to reduce the same debt.
Mrs Earl Rabuck hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Twentieth Century Reading club. Roll call featured My First Caller in Moravia. Mrs Charles Coffin spoke on Moravia's early history as it nears its 100th anniversary in 1951. Mrs Ira Robb performed a piano solo and a Match of Dimes contribution was collected.
Local residents share weekend and weekday visits across Cheyenne Ottumwa and nearby towns. Families including the Brain Davis Murdy Caster and Hedgecock clans gather for birthdays rallies and hospital observations while Albert Brain undergoes treatment in Ottumwa.
Harvey G. Broshar a Moravia area businessman died Sunday at Albia aged 78. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Turner funeral home with Rev. Robert Seath officiating. He had operated a Moravia retail grocery and dry goods business before retiring in 1942. He is survived by his wife two daughters five sons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family thanks friends for deeds sympathy and floral offerings shown during their bereavement for Mrs H G Broshar and family.
Mark Mosier and Gary Gorham of Washington High School were chosen to represent the Washington Hi Y chapter in Des Moines for Iowa's youth in Government program. Mark was elected state senator and Gary state representative. They travel to Des Moines February 18 to study proposed legislation, then return April 21 and 22 for the program and banquet with Governor Beardsley as speaker.
Miss Maxine Firkins entertained the intermediate Christian Endeavor group of the E U B church on Monday evening. Viola Hammond led the business meeting and Miss Firking supervised the games hour, with the hostess and her mother serving refreshments after.
Taylor township 4 H tube hosts a box supper and program at the community hall Friday February 17 at 7 45 o clock. Bake sale and fun for everyone. Public is invited.
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