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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
4
Frank V Hiatt died Monday night at University hospital Iowa City after transport for surgery. Rites were held Wednesday at Turner funeral home Moravia with Rev Earl Rabuck officiating. Interment in Moravia Cemetery.
A fragmented report notes a gathering at the Shanghai Club with hostess Bertha Over turf and a list of attendees including Hazel, Barbara, Allen, Christy, Chips Loch, Elsie, Dorothy Calhoun, Amy Hinex, and visitors Clarence Scott, Linda, Connie, Landgrebe, Vin ton Lundy, Bert Rinehart, Gerald Rinehart, Mark Allen, Rose Marie Dobry, Diana Albertson, Judy Albertson, Essie Purvis as next host, and a Feb. 22 meeting date at Cen terville.
Miss Carol Brosher served as hostess for a Girls Missionary Guild session on the topic Voice of America. The lesson covered missions in Kentucky and New Mexico with participants Viola Hammond Janet Dhgrity Ireta Stevens and Mrs Bart Rabuck sharing personal missionary insights.
Mrs Zell Callen and Mrs Claire Spencer visited Mason City with Mr and Mrs Chester Woodcock on Sunday and Monday. The Woodcocks hosted their daughter Mrs Blanford and granddaughter Broxann after a four week stay. They called on Miss Beulah Weidman at Mason City.
The Moravia Nazarene young people class hosted Centerville Nazarene youths on Tuesday evening at Mildred Thompson’s home. About thirty attended the social hour with ice cream and valentines. Hostess Mrs Leo Thompson and daughter Mia, teacher Ivan Moffitt, and Beverly Woodward assisted in serving.
Gallen and Broshar lead a strong season finish for both girls and boys squads. Girls posted 25 games with 21 wins, scoring 1413 to 702, led by Joan Gallen 466 and Lillian Rick 444, with Pat Kaaster and Verna Karper key on defense. Boys scored 1075 while holding opponents to 824, Bill Broshar leading with 288 and Harris 209, as graduation thins rosters for next year.
Moravia girls offense clicked as they routed Numa 46 to 12. Rick nailed 22 points from corners, Callen scored 16 from the pivot, and Joyce Hiatt added 14. Numa trailed throughout as Moravia’s late surge widened the gap.
The Hilton Hustlers met at the Hilton church on February 13, 1950. Art Rogers called the meeting to order. Paul Wilson and Aileen Turney spoke on cattle grub control. Twelve members answered roll call: Edwin Clark, DeWayne Clark, Art Rogers, Patty Rogers, Jimmy Rogers, Dayna Rogers, Paul Turner, Aileen Turner, Paul Wilson, Richard Rolls, Johnny Vidas, Ronnie Van Zante.
Dr A Keast Ottumwa district superintendent spoke on The Advance of Methodism at the monthly fellowship coop supper and program at the Morning church. Sixty attended with Mrs Lee Hiatt and Mrs Howard Smith in charge of dining room. decor featured patriotic colors.
Mrs Harold Prough and and Harold Prough announce the birth of their son Lynford at 6 am on Wednesday February 15 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. He has a brother Terry and a sister Penny.
At the Moravia fire department meeting on Wednesday evening officers for the coming year were elected. Art Fox, previously assistant chief, was chosen as chief succeeding George Winsler. Don Wolf was elected assistant chief and Cliff Stocker as drill master. Walter FYn Whshire noted the department conducts drills twice a month to keep equipment in precise working order and to receive instruction.
Mr and Mrs James Bennett of near Moravia announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Foster to Ernest D Adams of Albia. The ceremony took place February 9 at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev C F Spencer officiating. The couple reside at 212 2nd Ave West Albia.
Double Eight club held a party Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar in Center ville with Mr and Mrs Harold Mason assisting hosts Mrs Bert Turner. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the evening by the hostesses.
An announcement reports the marriage of Miss Betty Burnett to T/Sgt Harold L. Callen. The pair wed Saturday February 4 in Alexandria Virginia. Betty is from St Louis Missouri and Harold is from Give Route 2. They work at the Pentagon in Washington DC and will reside there.
Evangelistic service announced for Moravia Church of Christ this Friday at 130 including congregational singing choir special music and gospel preaching led by Clarence Scheffner evangelist.
An invitation to Sunday worship and prayer services at Wesley SODIAT church includes singing and catechism. The message emphasizes welcoming attendees to participate in worship and community prayer.
An evangeliatic service program at 47 30 Friday evening features Bing Bahattine delivering a sermon titled Automobi t etinion. The Bible study and prayer gathering will include singing and Bible readings with songs and a devotional message.
A church announces a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at the parsonage at 1:30 pm. The note asserts that the Bible does not need rewriting but rereading.
The Fairview Methodist church studies the booklet Our Faith in Love this month. The Sunday sermon topic is The Christian Meaning of Love. Sunday school starts at 9 00 am followed by worship service.
Iconium Methodist urges readers to explore love as a social remedy. Sermon subject Sunday is Christian Love Is Gods Challenge to Society. Attend Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and stay for the worship service.
The Taylor Aid ladies met with Mrs Theo Miller last Wednesday for a cooperative noon dinner. Each guest received a valentine gift from her capsule friend and they spent the afternoon picking walnuts and playing canasta. Attendees included multiple local couples and guests.
Misa Janet Charity hosted a Valentines party at her home Tuesday evening with 16 guests. Games and rock were played. high scorers were Larry Kaster and Viola Hammond. Refreshments were served. Mrs. M. K. Blackwan was hospitalized and underwent major surgery, with reports of recovery.
Wallace Spencer longtime Moravia resident and father of Paul Spencer died at his Tren ton Missouri home on Monday February 18 after a period of illness on his 80th birthday. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home Centerville at 11 00 am Wednesday. Survived by wife and five children Letha Martin Patti Roy Cole Walter and Roxy Sayers interment at Hillcrest cemetery Moravia.
Laura Fox Reddig daughter of Henry Fox died Sunday February 12 at Str Josagh hospital Centerville after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home Centerville Wednesday at noon with Rev Hugh Sawyers officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery. Surviving: husband Frank Reddig. father Henry Fox of Numa. four brothers Art Moravia Bert Cincinnati George Centerville Herschel Numa. two sisters Celia Phares Centerville Pauline Middleton Numa.
The Union Neighbors Farm Bureau held a monthly meeting on a Wednesday in February with ten women and eight children despite rain and bad roads. A cooperative noon meal was served hosted by Mrs. Dell Wilson. The program included a review of Happily Ever After and group singing led by Mrs. Orville Rogers.
Mrs. Joe Day of Cicero Indiana died February 9 1950 aged 23 years eight months five days. Funeral services were held February 11 at Cicero Catholic church. Survived by husband three daughters Betty Marie Betty Jo Janice Kay Linda Diane parents Guy and Mrs McDanel of Rockford Illinois two brothers Herbert Moravia Jackie Moravia two sisters Dorothy Grigsby Kokomo Indiana Maxine Mushrush Spencer Iowa and many relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mahin of Albia announce the engagement of their daughter Charlene Mahin to James N. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Moravis Iowa. No wedding date set.
The MY.F. will hold a beacon dinner at the Methodist church Friday night with serving beginning at 1 30. Tickets at the door. Menu features meat, Chi salad, pickle relishes, coffee.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met in regular session at the 1.00.F. hall with Mrs. Gerald Morgan presiding. A long list of committees to serve for the year was postponed due to late hours. Committees include cards and relief and visitation, flower, resolutions, refreshments, burial staff, draping of chapter, reception, finance, and instruction. A program for the Moulton Lodge traveling emblem was arranged for March 2. Money-making efforts were discussed, with a committee appointed to study ways and means. Sixteen members attended. refreshments were provided by Raymond Ashby and others.
The Methodist Children's Missionary Guild met with Lavon and Sendra Card on February 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with 19 members present. They discussed guiding boys and girls toward mission work, learned about festivals in Japan, and shared a greeting card for ill member Carol Lee Day.
The ETC club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Howard Carson. Mrs Zell Callén led the program and announced Mrs George Firkina as winner of the contest while Mrs R R Pennington solved the mystery box. Cures for the blues were given for roll call and refreshments of jello salad cookies and coffee were served with Valentine decorations.
A Sunday cooperative dinner honored several couples and family members from Seymour Centerville and nearby towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffin and zon Duang of Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Houser, Joyce and Jerry, and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller with daughter Eleanor. The event celebrated Mrs. Miller's birthday on February 12 and the February 14 wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Coffin, with gifts presented by their children.
Past Matrons Club met with Mrs G L Gollaher Feb 30 with ten members present to enjoy the occasion. Luncheon plans for the school of instruction were completed during the business meeting. After a social evening the hostess served refreshments. Telephone or send your news items to The Union.
Fire officials Charles Cornell of the State First Marshal's Office Des Moines and Robert Byrns Extension Engineer of Ames spoke at the Moravia Fire Department sharehold er dinner at the high school gym Thursday evening. About 140 attended as Max McDonough reported on finances and equipment purchases. Byrns praised the department and urged cooperation. Certificates were awarded to 80-hour training graduates. Alec Simpson, Ancel Briggs, Geo Seibert and spouses attended. The gym was decorated in red and white and the program closed with the film Smoke Eaters.
The Women’s Society of World Service of the E U B church met Friday at Mrs. B F P Oehler’s home on Christian horizons in Japan. Lectures covered early Christianity, modern Japan, wartime Christianity, and the new International Christian University in Tokyo. Other participants included Mrs. Callen, Mr s. Main, Mrs. Hammond, Miss Coulson, and more.
Supt and Mrs John Oard entertained the faculty members their spouses at a dinner party Monday evening. Six tables of clubs bridge were in play with prizes awarded to Cleo Stansberry and James Morrison.
The Progressive club met Friday evening with Mrs. Theo Miller hosting. Three tables played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. N. R. Ward and Mrs. Rowena McFatridge. Refreshments were served at the close.
The Cheriton Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting on February 17 at 7:30 at the California school. A silent auction and bazaar will be held with movies and special music entertainment. Seams pins and coffee will be sold. Everyone invited, in neighbor HR gate.
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