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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
4
With the MHS basketball season finished, statistics reveal Wilson and Sawyer leading individual scoring. The compiled data highlights their scoring totals and contributions across games for the year.
Moravia FFA members plan a window display for National FFA Week in February 2027. The local chapter has 52 members guided by advisor Vernon L Thorson and officers Paul Wilson president Joe Tadlock vice president Gordon Massman secretary Richard Tomlin treasurer Jack Wilson reporter Leon McDanel sentinel Keith Lindley parliamentarian. The group emphasizes rural leadership and citizenship while noting Washington as a pioneer of soil conservation practices at Mount Vernon.
The Salvation Army fund drive continues in Moravia with a $150 goal, half reached as rural residents trail in donations. Mrs. Rowena McFatridge serves as local treasurer and will collect gifts at the bank or by mail.
Mrs M P Main reports the death of Mrs Bert Wiley 82 at her Oklahoma City home on January 25 She was born and raised in the community and formerly Lillie Main daughter of Frank and Mrs Main She was a niece of the late M P Mais Lymen Char ang Low Mgin
At the regular school election on Monday March 8 two directors will be elected to replace the expired terms of M H Johnson and C C Coulson. Nominations are due February 26 to Chester Broshar secretary of the school board. Also to be elected is a treasurer with Mrs McFatridge as incumbent.
Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud attended the 49th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs Harvey Main near Centerville Among the guests were Mrs C N Main Mrs Archie Main and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis and children of Albia Mr Phillis brought the decorated cake for the occasion The real wedding date was on February 15.
The Methodist Intermediate group met after school with Mrs. John Gren fell to study Migrant Workers in Michigan while Linda Coulson Judy Smith and Karen Woodward presented a map project and a lesson from The Secret Suitcase. Refreshments followed as 18 attended the junior group meeting led by Mrs Richard At.
Mr and Mrs Emory Kehrberg and sons Donnie and Bobbie of Moville moved Saturday to the farm they recently purchased from Lester White. They spent the weekend with Mrs Frank Woodward and family while settling into the new home.
The Willing Workers club held a regular meeting with Dorothy Potts on February 10. Members picked nut meats and sewed carpet rags while Ellen Summers won the mystery box. Attendees included Margery Veak, Mary Veak, Hazel, Ellen, Carolyn, Cecil Cooper, Stella Argo, Shirley Exline, Verta Hoffman, Clara Brown, Byrle McCombs, Beth Ann McCombs, Mary McFatridge, Beryl Brown, Gertrude Shehan, Elen Summers, Charlie Summers, Maude Turner, Dorothy Pickrell, Marcia Thompson, and men George McCombs, Roscoe Argo, and Clair Potts. Next meeting set for February 24 with Maude Turner. Clyde Lister of Piano and family visited the Robbs.
Mr and Mrs Orman Lemonds of Ottumwa welcome a baby daughter born Saturday February 13 weighing 10 pounds 12 ounces named Linda Kay. She has a brother Jimmy and sister Lyla Rose to welcome her home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and Mr and Mrs Charles Lemonds of Albia.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00, with evening activities and a weekend revival led by Rev. Ray Cox and visitors from Chicago. First Christian Church, led by Rev. W. F. T. Evans, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and service, with a Wednesday slide show on the Holy Lands by Rev. Fred Sawyers on Feb 24 at 7:30.
Grace Methodist Church under Pastor Kari Tuttle holds Sunday school at 11:00 a.m and morning worship at 10:00 a.m. M Y F Bible quiz planned for the hour draws 80 youths. Evening service is dismissed to cooperate with community revival services. Friday Feb 19 6 30 Young Adult fellowship at the church with a dime per member and a dessert. Midweek prayer and Bible study on Feb 24 will be canceled to attend the revival at E U B church.
Iconium Methodist leaders announce a Spiritual Life Mission to deepen Christian life and moral foundations. Everyone is urged to attend Sunday School and church services next Sunday. The sermon topic will be Called To Be Saints.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Vance of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter DaVonna Mae Vance who works at Selig Auto Supply in Ottumwa to Frank Wren son of Mr and Mrs Claude Wren of Albia. Mr Wren works with Western Electric Car and is stationed in Ottumwa.
Moravia junior high girls won 26 22 and boys 48 14 over Udell. Carol Lee Day led with 20 points, Jamee Sawyer 4, Sue Kaster 2. Udell top scorers were Hinton 12 and Koehler 6. Moravia took early lead. Udell briefly led in third. Next games vs Mystic here Friday and at Udell Tuesday.
The Women's Society of World Service of the F. A. B. church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Albert Veach for their February session. Mrs. Aimont Main led the lesson on Christ Our Hope in a program on the church in Europe, with readings by Mrs. Ted Campbell and prayers by Rev. Evan Stroud. A vocal trio sang as members discussed renewal and relief themes from Where'er The Sun and heard essays on European work after the war.
Mrs Guss Luse hosted a Kensington club meeting on Friday with Mrs Jay Oehler presiding. Members contributed Lincoln quotations, enjoyed an Abraham Lincoln program led by Mrs Art Fox, exchanged valentines, and read verses, followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs William McCoy of near Avery celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin who marked their 48th anniversary. Also present were Carl Coffin and Duane of Promise City and Garland Houser Joyce and Jerry of Centerville. Gifts were exchanged and cakes baked by Mrs Houser and Mrs Carl Coffin. E G Hawk called in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John Johnson and others hosted a Friday rock party and cooperative supper for E. T. C. club members and their husbands at the Johnson home. Five tables played with Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer winning the men and women prizes. Hostesses served refreshments.
Fred Sawyer presents a showing of Holy Land pictures at the Christian church on Wednesday February 24 at 7:30 p m. The Fred Sawyer produced slides cost 4000 dollars and feature sacred biblical sites including Christ's tomb. Admission is free with a freewill offering encouraged.
Elmer G. Clayton 34 of Waterloo signed a contract Wednesday to become county engineer of Keokuk county. He will succeed Fred W. Starvis who goes March 1 to the Mahaska county engineer’s office. Clayton has been assistant engineer of Black Hawk county. Mrs. Clayton is Virginia Callen, daughter of Gilbert Callen of Iconium. They will reside in Sigourney.
Dr L M Williams was taken to Smith hospital at Albia on Wednesday for observation and treatment.
The February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at Mrs. Curtis Burton’s home with 20 members. Mrs. Andy Mosley presided. secretary Mrs. Leonard Palmer read letters from servicemen who received holiday candy. A $5 donation was approved for the wooden churches crusade. The district meeting is set for April 26 in Centerville. Mrs. Max McDonough was named to lead a town canvass for the Salvation Army drive. Coupons for the Million Dollar Fellowship fund were requested. Mrs. Lee Hiatt spoke on An Every Member Activity. birth dates and February plans were noted. The committee hosted cherry pie and coffee.
Moravia boys ended the 1953-54 season with a strong showing against Centerville in the sectional final. Centerville Big Reds led throughout and won 98 to 53 with McCord Benton Tomlin scoring well. Centerville advances to face Albia in class A district play at Ottumwa, Melrose vs Blakesburg in class B.
Mrs Ray Poage from Des Moines visited her sister and brother in law the Rogers family on Tuesday. Numerous relatives from Mystic Rathbun Unionville Coon Rapids Moulton Centerville and Centerville area exchanged calls visited patients and attended hospital appointments including Mayo surgery exam and a broken pelvis recovery.
Robert K. Beck of Appanoose County announced his candidacy for reelection to the Iowa House. The 38 year old Republican veteran, a lifelong resident and co publisher of the Sowegian, emphasized schools roads elder care and pay as you go financing. He served previously on committees including Cities and Towns Conservation and Flood Control and Mines and Mining.
The monthly church night observance took place Wednesday evening at the E U B church dining room. A cooperative supper was organized by Mrs. Ray Mc Cloud and Mrs. John VanZante. Mrs. J. T. VanDorin led the program with hymn singing, scripture by Mrs. Van Dorin, and prayer by Mrs. Ahnont Main. Mrs. Main and Mrs. Emery Hiatt performed a duet, M. K. Blackman gave a talk, and Mrs. Theo Miller recited two humorous readings. The March committee includes Mrs. Ira Boyer, Mrs. Emery Hiatt, program chair, Mrs. Flora Jones, and Mrs. Frank Swaim for refreshments.
Edd Jordan was taken Saturday from St. Josephs hospital in Centerville to the University Hospital in Iowa City for medical care.
Notice to electors of the Independent School District of Moravia Appanoose County Iowa that the regular election will be held at the Community Building on the Sunday of March 1954 second Monday in March at 12 noon and closing at 7 pm A Director will be elected for three years to succeed M H Johnson term exp March 15 1954 and Forrest Master re Signed term exp March 15 1954 A Treasurer will be elected for a two year term to succeed Rowena J McFatridge Dated Feb 15 1954 Chester Broshar Secretary
Eighty five members and guests attended the Eastern Star school of instruction held Thursday at the Masonic hall. Delegates came from Albia Ottumwa Bloomfield Unionville Oskaloosa Centerville and Mystic. A noon luncheon was provided by the Past Matrons club with Marie Bond Bloomfield and Pearl Black Worthy Matron presiding. The E U B church ladies hosted the evening meal for 26 Star members and guests. Gifts were presented to district instructor and to the worthy matron and patron. Carl Black was initiated and Cecil Coulson served as courtesy candidate. Refreshments included cupcakes mints nuts and coffee.
Allen Hiatt of Des Moines formerly of Moravia fractured his left hip after falling from bed last Wednesday night. He was treated at Broadlawns Hospital and remained there through Friday. His wife Mrs Cleo Mock stayed with him and visited him during his hospitalization.
The Sew and So club held a rock party at the home of Ralph Spencer Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson as co hosts. Four tables of rock were played with high score going to Mrs. Lois Shelquist and John VanZante. Trenton Wilson won the traveling prize. Refreshments of decorated cup cake ice cream and coffee were served.
The children and grandchildren of Emery Hiatt gathered Sunday to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Flossie Carter of Des Moines Jim Turner and family from Centerville Max Rodgers family, George Turner and son Jimmie George, with Mrs George Turner baking the cake. Russell Carter could not attend.
The Mission Band of the E. U. B. church met after school Wednesday with Ronnie Broshar. Mary Elen Condra led the meeting, concluding the study of The Secret Suitcase with a lesson and quiz by Mrs. Fred Hammond. Mrs. Harold Mason handed out maps and pictures for the next lesson, and a new book will begin. The social hour was hosted by Mrs. Charles Broshar and his sister Carole.
Lt. (jg) John Broshar is listed at BOQ Naval Air Station Hutchinson Kansas. D. Richard Dicks, previously at Orange Texas, is now assigned to Naval Air Hospital Corpus Christi Texas with UROLOGY duties.
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