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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
4
Moravia girls' basketball earned third place at the Attica sectional. They beat Pella 38 to 12 in round one, fell to Rathbun 38 to 27 in the semifinals, then defeated Blakesburg 48 to 35 at home. Boys’ results noted with losses to Blakesburg and Melrose during the period.
1946 47 Basketball Schedule Tome Games Feb 18 Allerton outlines upcoming events and match dates for the season with venue notes and team commitments featuring Allerton as a focus point.
Ella Coltrain Lockman born June 12 1863 near Red Oak Iowa passed away February 2 1947 at age 83 years seven months and 20 days. She joined Adventist church after marriage to William P Lockman in 1887 and lived near their farm home after his death in 1921. Survived by sister Florence Gibbs Enid two brothers Fred Ezra Coltrain Moravia a son-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Knedler Blakesburg February 4 conducted by Rev Roscoe Mairison Ottumwa with interment at Sales Cemetery beside husband and daughter Beulah Edna.
Churches plan a union World Day of Prayer at 7:30 p m Friday at Evangelical Union Church. Committees met Saturday to arrange the program and coordinate cooperation. A single combined service is planned with the program details set to be announced next week.
Mrs. M. RK. Blackrass will host Friday for the Women's Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Bethels Church Mes. USGO. The event includes a Thank Offering and a salted dish social.
Thursday night Feb 13 cancellation due to Farm Bureau event in Center ville. Extension worker and weed control discussion led by Mr Sylvester of the Iowa Extension Service. Veterans enrolled for Institutional on the farm training must attend. Agricultural Development in Iowa offers Lespedeza seed Lespedeza 6 at 30 cents per pound for early applicants. Seed produced to meet certification standards and seed oats treated with New Improved Ceresan to aid schedule. FFA homework on Saturdays noted. an evening demonstration treater is available. Yield gains from seed treatment highlighted.
The 4-H girls leaders will attend the second training school on Thursday February 20 in the east room of the Farm Bureau Office. Mrs Eva Duncan will present the session. They will finish their clothing project year with a larger sewing effort using woolen fabric and the leaders designed garments to be shown at the August county fair in a style revue. A junior division is created to include younger members beyond the 4-H age limit.
A Church of the Nazarene in February hosts a special service to raise funds for the parsonage debt. Rev. Reniss Rehfeldt of Des Moines district superintendent will attend. Further announcements are expected next week.
My and Mrs Will Woodward invite all young people to attend the Chuck of the Naxwarene way evening at the fullowstip gathering per president Win Wood Wer. All young people are invited to attend.
Classified note from the Morsvia Union advertises carbun sashesbooks for sale at two for ibe urobe per doce, a brief maritime trade listing.
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner have sold the Moravia Theatre to Arthur VanDorin who has possession. VanDorin, formerly of Mystic, will move to Moravia with his wife and three daughters this weekend and plans modernizing the theater with added equipment. Paul Turner assisted with two large speakers as the screen was enlarged.
Russell Reed 47 former Moravia businessman died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the kitchen of his Oskaloosa home from a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Officers found the body after Mrs Reed phoned from a nearby visit. Reed served in World Wars I and II and was commander of the Oska loast American Legion post last year. He belonged to the Masonic lodge and several other groups. Surviving are a son and a daughter.
Mr and Mrs Homer Callen were in Des Moines Monday where he received his release from the Veterans hospital after five weeks of treatment He spent the weekend at home and resumed work at the ISU in Centerville Tuesday
Expresses sincere thanks to friends for cards letters and flowers while in hospital. Notes kindness will never be forgotten.
The Jolly Dozen Circle met at Mrs Flora Jones for their February gathering. Members selected nut meats for the hostess and enjoyed two tables of rock with refreshments served by Mrs Jones after Mrs Esther Hiner guessed the mystery box.
Mrs. H. K. Smith acted as hostess for the Progressive club on a Friday evening, February 7. Two tables played bridge with Mrs. Chet Broshar taking high score and Mrs. Karl Tuttle second. Mrs. A. G. Broshar of Waterloo attended as a guest, and refreshments followed.
Thank you to all who sent letters and cards during my stay at the Smith hospital in Alvin. Special thanks for the box of candy, oranges, and apples from the Freshman class and Teachers Bonnie Stocker. The Union welcomes news items by any means.
Mrs John Gilligan welcomes a son Juhi Thomus born February 4 at Still Osteopathic Hospital Des Moines. He weighs seven pounds fifteen ounces and joins Medora Hawi as his mother.
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the front dining area at the Success Barber and Beauty Supply office Wednesday night. The blaze was spotted by Appanoose Monroe Coon Hunters Association members after a meeting in the community building and extinguished by volunteers and night marshal E R Easter. The heat cracked glass above the window and door.
Twenty four members attended the Moravia Booster Club dinner in the East End Cafe Bye Room. Reverend W. E. Burd and J. J. Hickman spoke, M. K. Blackman added Hickman to the program committee, and plans were made for the March meeting inviting Moravia basketball teams.
The Moravia Booster Club rallies emergency aid for the Clifford Stocker family who lost their home and belongings in a Friday fire. Mrs C M McFatridge and Mrs Ralph McDonough collected over $100 in cash Monday. Donations of canned goods clothing or other items are welcomed at local stores or Swarm's Store. MR Blackman booster club president requests all contributions by Saturday night.
Curreach Evangelical United Brethren Church invites worship at every service led by Pastor Rabuck. Sunday School under Donald Jones at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Preaching and music. Mr and Mrs A M Hoskingon 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting observed their 50th wedding anniversary Feb 6. Mrs Frank Swaim and Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton host a noon luncheon. World Day of Prayer Friday Feb 21 at our church with all churches taking part.
Four month old Sinior Stocker was saved by his uncle Roy Matherly when a blanket near a heating stove ignited a flash fire that swept the four room residence owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jarvis. The Stocker family lost all belongings. no insurance, temporary housing arranged. Clifford Stocker, a WWII veteran and Wench Implement Co. mechanic, will relocate to nearby homes as the family seeks stability.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stocker express gratitude to neighbors friends and Moravia Fire Department for helping during their fire and for gifts received since the incident.
Mr and Mrs Charles Jarvis express gratitude to Mora Volunteer Fire Department neighbors friends and community members for aid after their residence was destroyed by fire. The note credits the volunteers for their assistance during the emergency.
Burdette Ward Harold Hawk and Russell Tubaugh attended a banquet in Fairfield last Thursday for the Appanocose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association. Other associations invited came from Van Buren Lee Jefferson Wapellb and Davis counties.
Mr and Mrs Homer Callen entertained at a family dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs McDonagh Sony Me McDonough and other relatives. The FP H Buckmaster home hosted a club meeting with Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby and Mrs Howard Carson in charge of the patriotic program. Margaret Callen received a mystery box as dainty refreshments were served to close a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Harold Mason provided refreshments Friday for first grade students to celebrate Richard Mason's sixth birthday in the classroom.
Grace Methodist Church announces a schedule with Davis as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 led by C. M. McFatridge, mourning worship at 1:00, evening service at 6:00 under Mrs. Kar Tuttle. A meeting at Mrs. Howard Smith’s home on February 19 features lesson Children of One World, with Mrs. Dora Hertinger and Mildred Bishop assisting. Wesley Chapel hosts worship at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10:30.
Esther Babb pastor at Iconium Church School with Worship Service at 7 15 p m and 9 15 p m. Whitehead is superintendent. Fairview Church School lists Mrs Carl Tomlin as superintendent and an evening service at 7 00 p m. Hiltor Worship Service at 10 00 a m. Dortha Keaton listed as superintendent for My Fo Tid BM facility.
Church of the Nazarene lists morning Sunday School at 10:00 with Superintendent H subalad, worship at 11:00, and evening service at 7:00 with Bible study and religious activities announced for the day. The pastor is W. El Burd.
A terse notice describes a welcome church gathering at the Harry Gu Vall residence inviting community members to attend. Local hosts extend a warm invitation to participate in the service and fellowship.
Paul Turner of Centerville establishes four radio pick-up service points in Moravia for radio repair. Sets may be left at the M. H. E' son residence.
Fragmentary sports note shows results with names like Marvin Ganiner and Mrs. Marvin Gardner among women, mentioning scores 230 and 175 and a date around 23 March. Other items appear garbled with team names and phrases such as Bando Wildests and Qib Wieeh-Fel.
Local items from Afton detail visits and family events over the weekend. Families including the Kaster, Burton, Boyd, Sawvel, and Brusher clans appear with birthdays, dinners, and hospital stays. A 18th birthday notification and attendance at various gatherings conclude the community notes.
Moravia figures highlighted as Reverend J Richard Sneed earned the honorary Doctor of Divinity from Cornell College Mt Vernon Iowa after delivering the mid year commencement address February 1 He is son of Mrs Aden Sneed and late J B Sneed of Moravia and has served as minister in Rockford Illinois and Shenandoah Iowa He is an author and columnist with works in Christian Advocate and other publications contemplating Our Lord's Prayer
Mr and Mrs Carl Black and Mr and Mrs Max Hiner of Turner Son attended the lows Hardware Dealers Convention at the Savery Hotel Des Moines on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker and C A Turner attended on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Bert Turner attend today March at the 49th annual convention with about 300 booths at the Coliseum.
Mr and Mrs Harry Buckalew and children spent Sunday at Chester Eagle home in Venterville. Several families, including Pfannecker and Coffin households, celebrated birthdays and dinners in Centerville. Visitors from Ames and Marshalltown joined local relatives for weekend gatherings. The text shows numerous misspellings but conveys a flurry of family visits, dinners, and hospital entries across Venterville Centerville Ames Marshalltown and nearby areas.
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