Charity Couple Buy Moravia Union Paper
Mr and Mrs Raymond Charity of Geneseo Illinois become new owners of The Moravia Union. They plan to take possession March 7 and move to Moravia by early March. The Charity family has local ties and professional history in Bonaparte Bonaparte Record Republic New London Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Charity
Geneseo
Ilinois
Moravia Union
Moravia
Charity
Raymond
Josie Charity
Moulton
van Buren County
Bonaparte
New London Journal
Charitys
Janet
Gary
Masonic Lodge
Chority
O. ER
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Library board to add Lloyd Douglas title The Big Fisherman
The library board met with one absent member and approved purchasing The Big Fisherman by Lloyd Douglas for the library. Weather and road conditions kept readers indoors in January, while a new shipment of traveling library books was placed on the shelf for public use. A memory shelf donation from Mrs. C Wynes of Albia honoring her mother Mrs. Frank Chambers was announced, with hope others will donate books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Lloyd Douglas
C . Wynes
Albia
Frank Chambers
Hickman 18 Delegate to Teacher Convention
Supt. and Mrs. I J Hickman and their son Jim attended the Iowa State Teachers association delegate meeting in Des Moines. Hickman represented Appanoose county at the convention held at the Fort Des Moines hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Hickman
Jim
Des Moines
Hickman
Iowa State Teachers Association
Appanoose County
Fort Des Moines
One World in Christ World Service Day Program
Mrs Earl Rabuck spoke at World Service Day for the Women's Society of World Service at the E U B church. Mrs Fred Hammond led, readings by Mrs Oehler, prayer by Mrs Main, girls quartet and Mary Rose Main on piano performed, Miss Mabel Coulson led offering of about 40 dollars for Evangelistic Health and Medical Work at home and overseas. Benediction by Mrs E G Hawk after the hymn Lead on O King Eternal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
Women's Society of World Service
Fred Hammond
E. ¥. Oehler
A. ©. Main
Phyllis Rabuek
Alberta Linren
Patty Halden
Delma
Mary Rose Main
Mabel Coulson
E.G. Hawk
Farm Bureau Meeting At Walter Home
Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter hosted the Monroe County Farm Bureau monthly meeting on Tuesday February 1. Attendees included several local couples and the Farm Bureau Extension Director Lloyd Reid plus Walter and Annabelle. The evening featured four movies and games followed by sandwiches coffee and pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
Farm Bureau
R. §. Faber
Mary Jo
J.T. van Dorin
Ed Robinson
Deena Lee
Dick Sandifer
Bill Wilson, Sr
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie Diane
Lloyd Reid
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Walter
Annabelle
Hold Party by Intermediate Christian Endeavor Group
The Intermediate Christian Endeavor group of the EU church held a monthly party Monday night at Carol Broshiar’s home. Kathleen Halder led the business meeting followed by games run by Carol. Hostess Mrs. Charles Brushar and her mother served refreshments, with sponsors Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs. Bart Kaburk in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU. B. Church
Carol Broshiar
Kathleen Halder
Carol
Charles Brushar
Mabel Coulson
Bart Kaburk
Heart Attack Sidelights on Fred Dotson
Fred Dotson suffered a heart attack Sunday and is confined to his bed. He remains under care as doctors evaluate his condition and advise rest.
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Fred Dotson
Appreciation Note From the Hospital Tribute
In appreciation a message honors the staff and personnel for their care at the hospital. It cites gratitude for dedicated service and the support shown to patients and families during difficult times.
Sanders Reenlists in Air Corps After Short Discharge
Royce N. Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders reenlists in the Army Air Lines for three years after a Jan 6 discharge. He was not at Chanute Field Illinois and returned home Tuesday morning on a reenlistment furlough before being reassigned to the same unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce N. Sanders
Chester Sanders
Army Air Lines
Chanute Field
Sanders
Open Blacksmith Shop in Moravia by March
Harold Frough of Russell rents the east side shop from J. H. Schreiner and plans a blacksmith shop about March 1. The Proughs rent the Guy McDanel residence and prepare to move in with their two children Penny Marie born Feb 2 and an infant girl. Penny Marie is the niece of Chas Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Frough
Russell
J. H. Schreiner
Hold Services for Sarah Ida Shehani
Funeral services for Sarah Ida Shehan were held at Iconium Methodist Church with Rev. R. C. Rowe officiating. Burial followed at Iconium cemetery. Born Day 3 1863 on a farm southwest of Albia she married James H. Shehan on August 18 1887 and had three children. Surviving are her husband two children two sisters and three brothers fourteen grandchildren and many relatives. She joined the Methodist church early and lived a life of helpfulness despite total blindness and memory loss in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ida Shehan
Iconium Methodist Church
Turner Funeral Home
R. C. Rowe
Lavilla
Iconium Cemetery
Itvary
Sarah Ida
Jacob N
Elizabeth C. Repp
Albia
James H. Shehan
Merle Dicks
Ane
Ivan
Mary
Carl Calhoun
Alhia
George Shehan
Moravia
James Chadwick
Canada
Joe McLaughlin
W. E. Repp
J. N. Repp
O. L. Repp
Hariton
Methodist Church
Grandma
M Y F District Meeting Held At Local Church
Seventy three persons attended the M Y F district meeting Monday evening at the Methodist church. Richard Smith presided and Rev. Lester Greenwood led a panel on Youtha fellowship groups. The program ended with folk games and a chili supper served by Mrs Howard Smith Mrs Don Wulf and Mrs John Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Richard Smith
Lester Greenwood
Centerville
Howard Smith
Don Wulf
John Veach
Moravia Booster Club to Honor Basketball Teams Dinner March 4
Moravia Booster club plans a 6 30 dinner during the next regular meeting night March 4 inviting Moravia boys and girls basketball teams and their coach James Morrison. Feb meeting at Legion Home approved this honor along with reports on a new fire siren lightning protection and fire truck fundraising progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Moravia
James Morrison
Legion Home
Lee Bena
Pullman Motor Co
Centerville
Loyd Carter
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
M. H. Elson
Art Fox
C. A. Veach
Don Kaster
Birthday Observance Noted for Mrs Jake Day
Mrs Jake Day celebrated her birthday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and Marilyn and Charles and Mary Platt. The party included cake and ice cream last Wednesday evening to mark the occasion. Her natal day is February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Day
Lee Hiatt
Marilyn
Charles
Mary Platt
Local social notes clutter Moravia area over weekend visitations
Amés NROTC cadet Jack Broshar visited his parents and relatives in Moravia and surrounding towns with Rev L Mether and Lloyd Mether of Bussey. A string of dinner guests and weekend visits tied residents to Centerville Ames Des Moines and nearby farms, including Woodwards Robbs Hawk and Tadlock households, plus travels by Verne Faulkner and others to Des Moines and Ernfold Saskatchewan in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
Iowa State College, Amés
Chet Broshar
Bill
Janet
L. E. Mether
Lloyd
Bussey
C./G. Woodward
F.A. Hahn
William
Mrs. Elbert Lockman Dies in Ottumwa Iowa
Mrs Elbert Lockman dies in Ottumwa Iowa at age 46 years five months and 25 days She was born August 10 1902 and married May 25 1922 They moved to Ottumwa in 1948 Survived by husband mother and stepfather two sisters a brother a half brother and many nieces and nephews They cared for Donald Eugene Hiatt since age eight Funeral service was held February 6 1949 at Turner Funeral Home Clarence Schaffner officiating and burial at Moravia cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pete
Cora August
Ottumwa
Elbert Locknwn
Ottumwe
Applegate
Michigan
Jennie Nestles
Katie Adama
Port Huron
Pete August
Pontiac
Ansel Burton
Donald Eugene Hiatt
Turner Funeral Home
Clarence, Schaffner
Moravia
Visit to Kirksville Hospital for surgery
Mr and Mrs Orph Kaster traveled to Kirksville Missouri on Tuesday where Mrs Kaster checked into Laughlig hospital for a planned operation. Mrs W C Alvin and Mrs Johnide Whicker accompanied her on Wednesday as she prepared for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orph Kaster
Kirksville
Kaster
Laughlig Hospital
W. Calvin
Johnide Whicker
Injured Foot Slows Local Couple's Evening Toll
Mrs C Le Hartinger recovers from a foot injury after a coal mishap at home. Mrs Grice Nuptis of Centerville assists Hartinger with care for her husband, who is listed as ill, while Susie Lidke is mentioned in connection with the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. le Hartinger
Grice Nuptis
Centerville
Illness Halts Residency at St. Feschy Hospital
In Cenbesville the patient, identified as Bax Martin, remains critically ill at St. Feschy hospital. Medical staff report his condition is precarious as treatment continues.
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Aye
Bax Martin
St. Feschy Hospital
Cenbesville
Permains
Public Auction At Moravia Includes 40 Acre Farm
Guardian C C Coulson for Minnie Belle McCrory advertises a public sale at the Moravia community building on Friday February 18 at 2 00 PM The sale includes a 40 acre farm and four town properties with U S Mangle as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Coulson
Nannie Belle McCrory
Moravia
U.S. Mangle
Courcaes Grace Methodist Church Weekly Services
Moravit Iona Waunelta McConkell, Minister, invites community to worship. Morning worship at 11, church school at 10, youth fellowship 6, evening services 7 30. Pastor speaks on Faith at eleven o clock hour. First Sunday of evening worship. Sunday school with a fine group of teachers urges families to join for Bible study.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravit
Iona
Wesley Methodist Church Service Notice
Waunelta McConnell ministered morning worship at 9 45 and church school at 10 30 inviting the community to join in fellowship and worship.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Times
Dr C L Young pastor announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m with worship at 10:50 a m and evening service at 8 30 p m Youth Fellowship for high school C E and Intermedi ate C E at 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting announced for the churchpped system
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Evangelical United Brethren Church
C. L. Young
Harold Mazon
C. E
Church notices at Nazarene church schedule
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for P. S at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pastor F. A. Hahn presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Church of Christ Moravia Service Schedule
James Brown, minister lists morning service at 9 45 with singing and sermon What Must Do. Lord's Supper at 10 45 Acts 2742 and Rev 2 10. Bible school at 11 00. Evening service at 7 30 with Saved by Grace. Friday 7 30 Bible study and prayer at Mrs Paxston's home.
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Paxston
Devout but Unsaved Sermon at Iconium Bible School
At Iconium, Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's Supper at 11:00 p.m. with readings Mt 26:28 and I Cor 11:20-33. Preaching titled Devout, but unsaved. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible study hosted by W. Kelsey at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
W. Kelsey
Moravia School Musicians Attend Bloomfield Music Clinic
Moravia high school brass horn and saxophone quartets traveled to Bloomfield Tuesday for a music clinic. Participants included Bill Hishop Wayne Wolf Kathleen Halden Oneita Whicker Phyllis Rabuck Alberta Lingren Marilyn Hiatt Fern Foster Virginia Carter Lillian Rick and the house instructor Mrs. Verva Ritchi Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Bloomfield
Bill Hishop
Wayne Wolf
Kathleen Halden
Oneita Whicker
Phyllis Rabuck
Alberta Lingren
Marilyn Hiatt
Fern Foster
Virginia Carter
Lillian Rick
Verva Ritchi- Bee
Birthday dinner guests of Mrs. Jones observed
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and family were dinner guests Saturday of Mrs Free s mother Mrs Flora Jones It was Mrs Free s birthday Notice The Woman s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will meet next Wednesday afternoon Feb 16 at 2 p m with Mrs W L Palmer I want to say Thanks for the many cards letters and gifts I received during my recent illness They were greatly appreciated to Mrs Jele Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
Mrs. Free
Flora Jones
Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
W. L. Palmer
Jele Christy
Mrs Zell Callen to Host Friday Evening WS Event
Mrs Zell Callen will be hostess at 7 p.m. Friday for a Women’s Society gathering of the BE unit Bochuren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
WS. W. S
Be, U, Bochuren
Flight Of The Proughs Welcome Daughter Beany Marie
Mr and Mrs Harald Brough of Kuaseli announce the birth of their daughter Beany Marie on February 2. The infant is named after her grandmother Daphen Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson of Tulapails, Maho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Brough
Kuaseli
Laun
Nated Beany Marie
Prough
Daphen Wilson
Ted Wison
Tula
Moravia Receives New Community Fire Truck
Moravia unveiled its new community fire truck delivered last Thursday by J. D. Walker for Herman Brown Co Des Moines. The Fox garage houses the vehicle as the Moravia Fire Department held a Tuesday meeting to form an Executive committee and plan by laws while booster club members announced large photos of the truck will be sold for 50 cents through the Booster Club and Union Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Paul Fridley
Centerville
J. D. Walker
Herman Brown Co
Des Moines
Richard Veach
Moravia Booster Club
Art Fox
George Winsler
Clifford Stocker
Ralph Pfannebecker
Carl
Moravia Girls Fall Just Short In Sectional Tourney
Moravia girls lose to Centerville 66 40 after beating Pulaski and Moulton in the sectional. Georgiana Winsler led Moravia with 23 points as Centerville Towegian praised her all around performance. Proceeds from a Polio Benefit game at Moravia gym go to the infantile paralysis fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Moulton
Moravia
Centerville
Georgiana Winsler
Centerville Towegian
Georgiana
Chariton
Moravia High School
Margaret Briskey
Rose Kauzlarich
Phyllis Laws
M. H. 8S
Paraylsis Fund
Mystic
Mystic Boys
Blakenburg
Moravia Mohawks
Albia
Eddyville
Benefit Basketball Game for Polio Fund
Supt. J. Hickman announces a Friday night benefit game at the school to aid the March of Dimes polio fund amid a county funds shortage from the epidemic last year. Mrs. Charles Coffin chairs the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hickman
Charles Coffin
Johnson Preaches at Nazarene Church in Homecoming
The Rev. Herbert Johnson of San Francisco preached at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday morning. He pastors Portola Baptist Church in San Francisco and returns home for a first visit in nine years, after attending a Baptist school at Berkeley and being chosen to attend the Northern Baptist Assembly in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He flew home by plane Monday from Des Moines after a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Johnson
San Francisco
Church of the Nazarene
Portola Baptist Church
Berkeley
Northern Baptist Assembly
Green Bay
Wis
Des Moines
M. H. Johnson
Laws Observe 26th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Laws celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of their son and daughter in law Dale Laws near Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laws
Dale Laws
Blakesburg
William Surber Dies in Hospital
William Arthur Surber 86 died Saturday in a Kirksville Missouri hospital after a long illness. Born September 26 188? in Clarke County Illinois he lived in South West City Missouri the past year with his son Henry Surber of Moravia Iowa. Survived by nine children including Grace Latham Ogden Utah Ben White Topeka Kansas Leura Cram Cedar Rapids Mary Hunt Kia California Ira Urbana Illinois Rey Kansas City Juin Sacramento Oscar Gadsden Arizona and a wife who preceded him. Burial arrangements were set for Moravia with services in Moravia and burial in South West City Missouri. Many relatives and friends attended from Topeka Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and nearby areas.
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William Arthur Surber
Kirksville
Clarke County
Til
South West City
Henry
Moravia
Grace Latham
Ogden
Utah
Ben White
Topeka
Leura Cram
Cedar Rapids
Mary Hunt
Kia
Calif
Ira
Urbana
Rey
Kansas City
Juin
Sacramento
Oscar
Gadsden
Ariz
Mikes Wee Peld
Veom
Thesday
Ie Turner Funers Humte
For
Bepe
Contesvade
Henry Surber
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Warm Bureau
Ai’ Mearl
Royce Sanders
AIR Corps
Sarah Ida Shehani
Boosters
Dick Miller
Town
Tom Robb
Barbara of
Ames
Harry Woodward
Versal Robb
Hugo Johnson
Rs. Howard Smith
Garland Houser
Joyce
Jerry
Joffin
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Harold Hawk
Jeannie
Joann Lyane
Basil
Tadlock
E. G. Hawk
Verne Faulkner
Bivin & Robb
A. §. Hiatt
Vesta Oehler
Johnnie Whicker
Oehler
Max Martin
St. Joseph Hospital
Howard Carson
Charley Johnsons
Lawrence Roeland
M McKim
Amy Lookman
Dice
Wikt
Indaw
Ued
Elmer Roland
Duke Sutter
Mudday
Ernfold
Sask
Blank Wilson Te
Elbert Lockman
Kirksville Hospital
Courcaes
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Mrs. Jones
Flight of the
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Arm
Bert Arnold
Sclsrte
Benz
Earl Boyer
P. Boyer
Burton
Rat ‘Callen
Caster
Luther Caster
Wayne Clark
James Cline
Carl Cloyed
Martha
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Davia
Ralph B. Davis
Avis
Virgil Doole
DuVat
Harry A. Felton
Anneth Pree
Chas. Fulton
F. H. Gladfelder
T. L. Gladfelder
Russel Gillaspie
Yirsil C. Easter
KB. Ag
Ernie Kineadera
Frank Lathes Fa
Marve Lockman
Elsie Ong
Samuel Long Lbaa
Geylord Meanes
Ray McCloud Se
Lynden McDanel
MecFatridge
Bert McKern
Arthur Main
John J. Kinns
K. Forrest Main
Harold Mason
Clarence Miller
Theater
Xendell Murdy OU
Peterson
H.W Don Pettibone
Potts
Ed Roubinson Oe
Ralph Shelquist
Alph Spencer
Henry Lurber
Pearl Swain
Grant Tadlock
Uel! Taylor
GE. Taylor
Gus Tstie
Harvey Tistemune
Curtis Tustin
Argery Frecy Tulwah Dun
Ralph Turner
G. Warner
Relph Tuttle
J. Alein
John van Zante
Ernest West
E. White
Frank Wilson
Renee Wilson
A. Witt
Emma Wood
Frank Woodward
Bert Adams
L. F. Bisby
D. &. Bishop
W. C. Bivin
Carl Black
M. K. Blackman
Lester Brain
Larry Brooks
Charles Broshar
Chetroshar
H G Broshar
Paul Broshar
Curtis Burton
Wm € Slien
Aaron Campbel
Oward Carson
Chas, Coffin
Kenneth Con
Vv. Hiatt
Geo. Halden
Hlate
Ax Nee
P. K. Hornerney S. A. Co. Poo
Town Trust & Lav. Bank Re
Jarvis
C. C. Easter
A. D. Kincade
A. W. Kincade
Homer King
Ewton Long
Delia McCrory
Maude McDonald
Garnet McDonough
Ax McDonough
Ralph Meenobah
Amos McG
C. W. Mehr Yehy
Guy Chern
Dwight Main Gas Main
Ay Main
Molly Main
J. D. Minnes
Moravia Churches
Moravia Locker P
D. Morgan
Francis Oehler
Ay Oehler
Louise Oehler
Ted Oehler
Leonard Palmer
Frank Paxston
R. R. Pennington
Whi. E. Peterson
Clifford Pfannebecker
Gas Pfannebecker
Ase
Chas. Plate
Tra Robb
John Robison
Ralph Robinson
L. A
Tubaugh Bros
Bert Turner
Cc. Turner
Kul Tuttle
Homer Utterback
Peta
A Teach
John D. Veach
Richard Veneii
N. BR. Ward
Maurice Walter
Bo Agnes M. Watts
Ob G
Abe Bo G
Winster Witheriy
Don Wolf
Bill Woodward
Aue Legion Fund
Abe. Wins Bureau
Centerville Pipe Dept
Uulemen's Ball Puin Uo Boyd O'Biwlit Mutoras
I Pilimas Mocur Co
Herr Johnson
Nazarene Church
William Surber
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