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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1949

Page

4

Moravia hosts benefit games raise funds for March of Dimes

About 250 people attended Moravia benefit basketball events at the Moravian gym February 11 and donated 74.64 dollars, the largest March of Dimes gift in years. The program included a Moravia high school girls vs alumni 30–30 tie, a Moravia town team win 48–36 over Charlton Legionnaires, and Moravia juniors beating Moravia sophomores 42–30. Coach Morrison led the town team with Dale Laws scoring 18. Moravia boys head to Albia for the sectional tourney February 21 to face Eddyville. Moravia boys and girls then visit Numa Friday. Moravia swept Mystic teams Tuesday with girls 47–17 and Hawks 40–27.

March of Dimes Moravian Gymnasium Hickman Moravia High School Georgiana Winslet Grace Hannam Moravia Charlton Legionnaires Morrison Dale Laws Blakesburg Numa Albia Eddyville Mystic Moravia Girls Mohawks

March of Dimes Campaign Continues in Moravia

Moravia reports 172 dollars donated to the March of Dimes led by Mrs. Charles Coffin the campaign runs through February. School benefit games and other gifts boost the fund as polio cases rise eight new reports since January 1949 per Mrs. H. R. Longnecker on Saturday.

Moravia Charles Coffin H. R. Longnecker

Rock party entertains Sew and S50 club guests

Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer and Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson entertained Sew and So club members at a rock party hosted at the Spencer home Friday evening. Six tables played with Carl Van Zante and Arlene Turner winning honors. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart were guests.

Ralph Spencer Frank Wilson Sew and So Spencer Carl van Zante Arlene Turner Chris Bogart

Millers Buy Moravia Residence Property

Mr and Mrs W N Miller have purchased the L F Bisby property in Moravia. They plan to move here from their farm southeast of town. Possession will be given about May 21.

Visitors Sunday at Frank Wilson Home

Guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fuller of Geraldine Montana Mrs. Josie Charity of Moulton Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith Mrs. Harry Felton and Mrs. Anna Smith Karl Tuttle and son Terry were afternoon visitors Fuller born and raised nearby and visiting for the first time in 36 years He is a cousin of Mrs Wilson Mrs Felton and Lester Smith The group enjoyed the reunion very much.

Frank Wilson Edgar Fuller Geraldine, Mont Josie Charity Moulton Lester Smith Harry Felton Anna Smith Karl Tuttle Terry Fuller

Kensington Club Members Entertained at Turners Home

Kensington club members enjoyed a social evening at the home of C. A. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black. Angel food cake, coffee, and confections were served. A unique game, rush, provided prizes for high and low scores to Mrs. Guns Luse and Mr. and Mrs. Witherby and Jey Oehter.

Kensington Club C. A. Turner Carl Black Guns Luse Low

Engagement of Coretta Cloved to Robert Hutchings

Mr and Mrs Carl Cloved announce the engagement of their daughter Coretta to Mr Robert E Hutchings son of Mr and Mrs E W Hutchings of Marshalltown Town Wedding plans are for June The bride elect is a Moravia High School Class of 1942 graduate and currently employed in Washington DC After four years in the Navy the prospective groom studied one year at Iowa University and Strayer Business College in Washington

Carl Cloved Coretta Robert E. Hutchings E. W. Hutchings Marshalltown Town Moravia Washington, D. C Navy Iowa University Strayer Business College Washington

Valentine Party at Fern Fosters Given Sunday Evening

Fern Foster hosted a Valentine party Sunday evening at her home with guests including Miss Nancy Lowenberg Bill Henderson Albia and others from Louilia Centerville Afton and Albia. Guests played games and enjoyed fruit salad angel food cake coffee and pop.

Fern Foster Nancy Lowenberg Bill Henderson Albia Boots Gibson Baby Louilia Charles Lamantia Anita Jack McKern Terrie Centerville Orman Lemonds Robert Foster Twyla Hazel Donna Hicks Hoyt McKern Afton

Reading Club Meets For Social Afternoon

Members of the Twentieth Century Reading club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Coffin for a social session. Hostesses included Mrs. Cody Luse Mrs. W Murdy Mrs. T B Cameron and Mrs. John Dodd. The roll call featured Valentine verses and a musical quiz. Mrs. Murdy read A District School and Mrs Dodd read Its Housewife's Prayer. Games followed before the group sang favorite songs and refreshments of cherry pie whipped cream toffee and mints were served. Guests included Mrs. Guy Fleming Huntsville Mo Mrs. Frank Rogers Mrs. Curtis Burton Mrs. Orville Burton Mrs. E G Hawk Mrs. Lee Hiatt Mrs. Warren DuVal Sharon and Mrs. Ira Robb.

Twentieth Century Reading Club Charles Coffin Cody Luse W. Murdy T. B. Cameron John Dodd Valentine Luse Murdy Dodd Cameron Luge Guy Fleming Huntsville Frank Rogers Curtis Burton Orville Burton E. G. Hawk Lee Hiatt Warren DuVal Sharon Ira Robb

Surprise Supper Honors Luses on 38th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Guss Luse were guests of honor at a surprise supper held at the T J Luse home Tuesday evening celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cody Luse Mr and Mrs Horton Potts and Mr and Mrs Charley Jones.

Guss Luse T. J. Luse Cody Luse Horton Potts Charley Jones

Valentine Card Shower for Mrs Davis

Friends of Mrs. W P Davis gave her a Valentine card shower Monday. Mrs Davis is ill and remains about the same.

W. P. Davis

Seal sales mark 82nd birthday at Moravia event

Mrs. Larry Brooks chaired the TB Christmas seal drive honoring Mrs. Allie Weston on her 82nd birthday in Moravia. 1948 sales at the home of Ernest Woensus totaled 180 59, about 12 over the previous year, with 72 cards received. Daughters Roy Hamilton and Roy Kincade relatives visited with their families from Bonner Springs and Stillwell. Guests included David Weston Larry Centerville and Francis Kipeade Udell.

Larry Brooks Allie Weston Moravia Ernest Woensus Kincade Roy Hamilton Bonner Springs Kans Roy Kincade Mary’ Adin Stillwell David Weston Larry Centerville Francis Kipeade Joger Ann Udell Chris [Boger Kenneth Gladiel Rubert Charles

Local Farm Bureau leaders meet Iowa lawmakers in Des Moines

Appanoose County Farm Bureau legislative committee members headed by J. A. Hoover met with Senator Sherman West and Representative Ted Clark in Des Moines to discuss roads schools and local issues. They urged equal emphasis on secondary roads and highways and sought state aid to rural schools of at least 26 percent of costs to ease farm and property owner tax burdens.

Appanoose County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee Sherman West Ted Clark Des Moines Farm Bureau J. A. Hoover Lee Benz Moravia Wendell Ogden Extine Bill Hefner Jerome Blue

Appanoose County Farm Bureau Calendar Summary

Appanoose County Farm Bureau posts a February events schedule including meetings in Chariton Exline Centerville Moravia and Taylor areas. Highlights include Feb 21 4-H Award Banquet in Centerville and Feb 23 4-H Boys Leaders training and Tractor Maintenance School across multiple towns.

Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meeting Centerville Iowa Washington-Wells Moulton Young Married People's Meeting Douglas Independence Johns Lincoln Franklin Caldwell Taylor Sharon Township Caldwell Farm Bureau Meeting Exline Sharon Taylor Farm Bureau Meeting Moravia

Farm Bureau Meeting at Mamie Miller's Farm

The Union Neighbors met February 9 at Mamie Miller's home for a cooperative noon dinner. Mae Harper led a follow-up quick breads lesson while Joe Price spoke about their Washington trip. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Price Belle Baker Lucille Alden Mary Wills Luella Sue Hazel Cox Rowena Mae Harper Maybelle Brain Gladys Townsend Marguerite McCarty Catherine Hawk Lenora Paris Wayne Carrie Boyer Martha Cross Ida Kelly Lois Kelly Marjorie Main Joanne and the hostess Mamie Miller.

Mamie Miller Mae Harper Joe Price Washington Belle Baker Lucille Alden Mary Wills Luella Sue Hazel Cox Rowena Maybelle Brain Gladys Townsend Marguerite McCarty Catherine Hawk Lenora Paris Wayne Carrie Boyer Martha Cross Ida Kelly Lois Kelly Gon Marjorie Main Joanne Annd

Mrs. Kaster Improves After Surgery in Kirksville

Mrs. Orph Kaster, who underwent major surgery at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Missouri last Wednesday, is improving and able to sit up. Her son Terry stays with grandmother Mrs. Anne Kaster while she recovers.

Orph Kaster Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Terry

Mrs Martin Improves After Illness at Centerville

Mrs Martin and Mrs Max Martin have been seriously ill at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. The latest report notes improvement as they continue to recover.

Max Martin St Joseph Hospital Centerville

Community Choir Practice Notice for February 18

Local notice calls for volunteers to help with the Easter Cantata. Community members are invited to attend the Wednesday viewing on February 18 to learn about rehearsal plans and participate in preparations.

Public sale notices announce Moravia auction dates

Guardian G C Coulson for Nan nie Belle McCrory advertises a public auction at the Moravia community building Friday February 18 at 2 00 p m. Included are a 40 acre farm and town property with U S Mangle as auctioneer. Ernest Horn promotes a closing out farm sale Wednesday February 22 seven miles east of Moravia starting at 12 30 p m with plans to move to Davenport.

G. C. Coulson Nannie Belle McCrory Moravia U. S. Mangle Ernest Horn

Public Sale Promotion Message From The Union

The Union offers printing for public sale notices and male bills with an advertisement option. Planned distribution spans broad territory to maximize crowd draw and potential success.

Currenes Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

Dr C L Young pastor Harold Magon Sunday School Superintendent 10 00 a m Sunday School 10 50 a m worship service 6 30 p m Louth Fellowship High School C E and Intermediate C BE 7 30 Evening worship 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting

Evangelical United Brethren Church C. L. Young Harold Magon Louth Fellowship C. E C. BE

Church Notices from Nazarene Parish Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 a m, N Y P at 7:00 p m and 7:30 p m Thursday prayer and Bible study sessions led by F A Hahn with pastor duties.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hahn M. H. Johnson N.Y. P

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule

Waunelta McConnell minister leads Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning service at 11:00 a m including organ dedication and special numbers. Evening service at 6:00 p m features youth fellowship at 7:30 and second series in evening programs. Community members invited to worship.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Waunelta McConnell

Wesley Methodist Church Sunday Service Announcement

Wesley Methodist Church invites the community to morning worship at 10 30 a m with a special speaker and a fine program arranged for Sunday Sunday school follows at 9 45 a m Service emphasizes community attendance and a welcoming program by the church officials.

Wesley Methodist Church Waunelta McConnell

Church of Christ MGRAVIA James Brown, Minister

The Church of Christ in Mgravia posts a Sunday service schedule with 9:45 a.m. congregational singing and sermon The Cost of Discipleship, 10:45 a.m. Lord's Supper, 11:20 a.m. Bible school, and 7:30 p.m. singing and preaching by Clarence Schaffner. Friday evening Bible study and prayer meet at Mrs Paxson's home on the taught topic What the Bible Teaches About Sanctification.

Church of Christ Mgravia James Brown Clarence Schaffner Paxston Jesus

Iconium Church Schedule Promises Evening Sermons

At Iconium the day begins with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's supper at 11:00 a.m. The morning service centers on "Bible Repentance" from Mt 26 28 and Acts 20 7. An 7 40 p.m. program includes Congregational singing and a sermon on "Paul's Last Message to the Ephesians." Wednesday features home study with Bill Kelsey and a review on "Once in Grace Always in Grace" plus a new study "How to Talk to Denominational People."

Church OF Christ Iconium Paul Ephesians Bill Kelsey

Rook Party Held at Guy Argo Home

On Monday evening a party was hosted at the Guy Argo residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord McDatel and Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Kulpn Davis and Linda and Vess Hiatt. They spent the evening playing rock.

Guy Argo Gaylord McDatel Leon Wnd Dirk Johnson Kulpn Davis Linda Vess Hiatt

Convention Attendees Include Notables Mia Black and Plannebecker

Mia Black and Mrs Carl Black along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Plannebecker, Mr and Mrs Best Turner and Mr and Mrs Max Hiner attended the event at the bard Wary guarcilor Whisk Was ib ses alug iy Us Meuce last week.

Mia Carl Black Ralph Plannebecker Best Turner Max Hiner

Twenty-First Iowa FFA Convention Planned in Cedar Rapids

The Twenty-first Annual Convention of the Iowa Association Future Farmers of America will meet in Cedar Rapids on April 21 22 and 28 1949. Over 1 000 FFA members instructors and friends are expected. The event features parades a 100 piece band national speakers a banquet and state final FFA contests in parliamentary procedure public speaking and more with over 2 000 dollars in awards and prizes. Moravia and local chapters nominate and enter contestants for district and final state contests in farming leadership and scholarship.

Iowa Association Future Farmers of America Cedar Rapids Iowa Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Ray Swanson Moravia Chariton

Conservation meeting attended in Chariton by official

M H Elaon vocational agriculture director attended a joint soil conservation and vocational agriculture conference in Chariton on Saturday. The event focused on methods and practices for soil conservation.

M. H. Elaon Chariton

Taylor Aid Meets With Mrs Witherby

The Taylor Aid ladies held their February meeting at Albert Witherby’s home with a cooperative noon dinner. Roll call centered on My Favorite Hymn and the lesson on quick breads. Daphne Hilton and Lucille Carter won prizes after the business session. Gifts were opened by Mrs. Velda Condra. Gladys Harsh sent a gift. Attendees included Loremma Palmer guest, multiple couples, and Dorothy Boyer is slated to host March 9.

Ladies Taylor Aid Albert Witherby Daphne Hilton Lucille Carter Velde Condra Gladys Harsh Loremma Palmer Theo Miller Loyd Carter Don Wolf M. H. Elson Dorothy Boyer Roaring Virginia Pettibone Velda Condra

Monroe Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report

The Monroe Township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting at Hilton Hall Tuesday evening led by Township Director Roy Ellison. Don Cash of Blue Ross gave an informative talk while Herb Bettis discussed Des Moines fertilizer plant and its relevance to local farmers. County Director Lloyd Reid spoke and the gathering viewed the film Silver Plate. a sketch Truant Husbands was performed by Warbek Rouse and Wayne Clark. The pig was sieved by the committee in charge.

Monroe Township

PRED LUPSON BETTER Pu slowing a heart attack

A report notes Pred Lupson has shown improvement after a heart attack at his dome on February 6, with Fred Dotous declared sane and Delica indicating he is able to sit up somewhat.

Fred Dotous Delica

Moravia Fire Dept Meeting Agenda Friday Evening

Moravia Community Volunteer Fire Department calls a meeting at the fire station Friday February 18 at 7 30 pm. All members are urged to attend.

Moravia

Newt Murdy Dies in Long Beach California

W V Murdy of Moravia learned his brother Newt Murdy died in Long Beach California after an illness of heart trouble. A former Moravia druggist, Newt Murdy's funeral was held in Long Beach. He leaves wife two sons Paul of Newton Gordon of Greenfield two brothers W V Murdy Moravia and Clint of Centerville and a sister Mrs Joe James of California.

W. V. Murdy Moravia Newt Murdy Long Beach California Murdy Paul Newton Gordon Greenfield W. V Clint Centerville Joe James

Grace Methodist to Dedicate New Hammond Organ

Grace Methodist Church will dedicate a newly purchased Hammond electric organ on Sunday February 20 at 11 o clock. The church has prepared for weeks and invites the public to attend as hymns will be played on the organ’s rich mellow tones.

Grace Methodist Church

Mary Lou Main Joins Indiana Daily Stent Editorial Staff

Mary Lou Main of Mishawaka Ind has been named to the editorial staff of the Indiana Daily Stent the university newspaper published by Indiana University Journalism Department She is pledged to Theta Sigma Phi and will serve as associate editor A junior at Indiana University she graduated from Moravia High School in 1946.

Mary Lou Main Mishawaka Ind Indiana Daily Stent Indiana University

Former Moraia coach receives degree at Iowa City

Ray C. Forbes of Marengo recently received his degree at the mid year commencement service of the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Forbes is a former teacher and athletic coach of the Mora via high school.

Ray C. Forbes Marengo University of Iowa Iowa City Forbes Moravia High School

Rev Rabuck Returns Home From Iowa City Hospital

Rev Earl Rabuck was discharged Tuesday night from University Hospital in Iowa City after a several week stay. He is reported to be much better and feeling fine.

Rev. Rabuck Iowa City Hospital Earl Rabuck University Hospital Iowa City

Garden club meets Feb 23 at Mrs. Louise Oehler’s home

The Garden club will meet next Wednesday afternoon February 23 at the home of Mrs. Louise Oehler. Members will discuss upcoming events and plans for the season with a brief social after the meeting.

Garden Club Louise Oehler

Sunshine Ladies Meet At February Club Dinner

The February meeting of the Sunshine Ladies club was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearle Boyer on February 2. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals who enjoyed a cooperative dinner, embroidery, prizes in bingo, gifts, and plans for the March meeting with Mabel and Darielle.

Sunshine Ladies Club Pearle Boyer Henry Cordes Clyde Gladfelder Darlene Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Charles Harley Tisue Ray Harrison Horton Potts Carl Tisue Lloyd McDanel Lynden MecDanel Dess Gladfelder Leanne Main Leah Tisue Neola Hawk Jerry Dovis Jean Pearlie Boyer Gene Butch Bert McKern Vere Tol Mamie Mabel Durlene Celia Lela Lucille McBern Ion Darielle

Gerald Moan Weekend with FLEL Wheeler Family

Gerald Moan spent Saturday with the Wheeler family at Prole. Mrs Mulgan, wife, spent last week with her relatives. Peturned hete Wehbe bien.

Gerald Moan Flel Wheeler Prole

Rebekah Lodge Plans Social Evening For Feb 28

Moravia Rebekah lodge met in absence of Noble Grand Miss Imogene Hiatt with Vice Grand in charge. A social night was planned for Feb 28 at the IOOF hall, committees named for entertainment and refreshments, and a March of Dimes contribution reported. After a social hour, ice cream pie and coffee were served by Mr and Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs H Z Boblenz.

Imogene Hiatt Moravia Harold Hoffman D. E. Bishop N. Funkhouser March of Dimes R. R. Pennington H. Z. Boblenz

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Home Tuesday

Legion Auxiliary held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Legion home with eighteen members present. President Mrs. Garnet McDonough presided. new members Mrs. Mary Burns and Mrs. Larry Brooks were initiated. Donations included $50 to the Legion and $2 to the March of Dimes. The group will serve supper March 2 for the Eastern Star. Carpet rags were donated for the Veterans' hospital. Boxes of candy or cookies were volunteered for Knoxville in March. Mrs. McFatridge read the Gettysburg Address in observance of Americanism month. Hostesses served refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Garnet McDonough Mary Burns Larry Brooks Zell Callen Lester Sawyer C. M. McFatridge Albert Witherby Harold Burton Lee Hiatt McDonough Legion March of Dimen Eastern Star John Veach Veterans’ Hospital Gerrald Morgan Knoxville Ernest Kincade Frank Lathen McFatridge Cecil Matherly Ralph Pfannebecker

Family Birthday Gathering At Pence Home

Mr and Mrs J D Pence hosted a weekend visit by their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Arnold Brunett and Ronnie and Mr and Mrs Glen Oswald of Newton A family gathering was held Sunday at the Pence home to celebrate birthdays for Mrs Pence on February 11 and Mrs Paul Spencer on February 13 Attending were Mr and Mrs John Spencer Miss Charlotte Raimey of Albia Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and song and Mr and Mrs C R Davis and Linda

J. D. Pence Arnold Brunett Ronnie Glen Oswald Newton Pence Paul Spencer John Spencer Charlotte Raimey Albia Song C. R. Davis Linda

Birthday dinner for guest from Missouri in town

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson hosted a dinner Sunday for their house guest Floyd Alverson of Independence Missouri in celebration of his birthday. He arrived with his Aunt Mrs. Guy Fleming to visit Mrs. Cameron and family. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burton and Di Anne, Mrs. Cameron, and Mrs. Fleming.

C. C. Coulson Floyd Alverson Independence Guy Fleming Mra T. B. Cameron Harold Burton Dianne Cameron Fleming

Progressive bridge club entertained by Mrs Treacy

Mrs Margery Treacy entertained members of the Progressive bridge club last Thursday evening with three tables at play. Prizes were won by Mrs Paul Broshar, Mrs Chester Brother and Mrs I J Hickman. Refreshments were served by Mrs Tracy.

Margery Treacy Progressive Bridge Club Paul Broshar Chester Brother I. J. Hickman Tracy

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