School Election Set For March 8 Monday
Advertisements in this issue urge voters to back Zell Deahl and Walter G Harper in the Moravia area county and district races. Deahl a Udell farmer seeks County Board of Education, Harper runs at large by districts lacking a high school, with two foes Charles Shubat and Arthur Streepy. Karl Fischer also runs. Harper faces two opponents. Moravia district nominating papers list Frank Lathen Karl Tuttle and John Dille up for reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Deahl
Walter G. Harper
Deahl
Udell
County Board of Education
Harper
Unionville
Karl Fischer
Charles Shubat
Numa
Arthur Streepy
Cincinnati
Moravia
Frank Lathen
Karl’ Tuttle
John Dille
Rebekahs Plan 50th Anniversary Event
Rebekah lodge 404 met in regular session with Mrs Gerald Morgan in charge and Mrs Guy McDanel taken in by initiation. Committees for the 50th anniversary were appointed for reception entertainment refreshments and invitations. Celebration set for 7 30 PM March 8 at the I C O F hall with social hour refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Homer Utterback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Gerald Morgan
Guy McDanel
1. C. O. F. Hall
Homer Utterback
Mrs Dille Celebrates 88th Birthday at Open House
Mrs. Mary Dille marked her 88th birthday with an open house at her son John Dille’s home from 3 to 6 pm. Guests included family friends, more than forty cards, and gifts. Joan Dille and Mrs. Earl Rabuck hosted at the coffee table while guests enjoyed decorated cupcakes and tea or coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dille
John Dille
W.S.W.S
Joan Dille
Earl Rabuck
Albert Tubaugh
R. R. Pennington
Charles Coffin
FE. G. Hawk
C. N. Main
Amy Lockman
Norman Ward
M. K. Blackman
Frank Swain
Raymond Ashby
88th Birthday Card of Thanks
Card thanks neighbors for calls wishes flowers and letters on 88th birthday. Gratitude extended to friends near and far for cards gifts and kindness. I add another page to my unprinted book of memories.
Family Dinner at Albert Veach Home
A Sunday family dinner at the Albert Veach home honored Mrs Veach's brother in law and sister Hilbert Hauschulz of Rock Lake North Dakota. Guests included their mother Ben Knight and daughter from Unionville and Bernard Barnthouse and John Barnthouse of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Delma
Monroe County Farm Bureau Moves Office in Monroe NY
The Monroe County Farm Bureau moved its offices to a new location near the Firestone Store and Western Auto, inviting the public to visit the Farm Bureau Hall for a series of senior educational and entertaining meetings scheduled to be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Firestone
Western Auto
Far Bureau
Girls Basketball Scoring Season 1947 1948 Summary
The record shows 19 wins 5 losses and 1 tie with an average points scored per game of 316 and opponents average per game of 196, detailing the 1947 1948 girls basketball season. Team performance metrics include total games played and scoring margins.
Moravia Mohawks Exit District Tourney in Albia
Moravia Mohawks fall 26 24 to Seymour after a 12 10 halftime lead in Albia district tourney action Monday. Junior High teams play Unionville on Wednesday, while Moulton high school boys and girls host a March of Dimes benefit game on March 2 with no seniors on either squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Mohawks
Albia
Seymour
Moravia
Unionville
Moulton
20th Century Reading Club Meets With Mrs Hickman
The 20th Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Bira I. J. Hickman for their regular session. Roll call was Your Favorite Poet. A contribution to the March of Dimes fund was made. Mrs H E Glick, Mrs Hickman and Mrs Cody Luse read poems. Next meeting March 9 with Mrs Earl Rabuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fab
Bira
I. J. Hickman
March of Dimes Fund
H. E. Glick
Shower in Honor of Mrs Larry Brooks
Mrs L M Williams Mrs J P Day and Mrs Harry Pearson co hosted a layette shower Friday evening at the Williams home for Mrs Larry Brooks Four tables of rook provided entertainment Jack Long won high score Refreshments included date cake whipped cream and coffee after gifts were opened
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Williams
J. P. Day
Harry Pearson
Williams
Larry Brooks
Rook
Jack Long
Easter Program Practice At Methodist Church
The first practice for the Easter Sunday union program at the Methodist church drew a good crowd Sunday afternoon. Committee urges more participation. A follow up session is set for next Sunday at 2 p m with a special practice at 7 p m on Wednesday March 10 to aid Mrs. R M Johnson in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Johnson
Birthday Party for Shirley Anne Walter
Mrs. Loren Walter hosted a Saturday birthday party for Shirley Anne whose eighth birthday was February 11. After games, she opened gifts and guests enjoyed ice cream bars cake and candy with balloons. Attendees included Janice Sawyer Carol Ann Main Yvonne Gardner Mardeena Deloris Hiatt Helen DuVal Shirley Ann Sharon Connie Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
Shirley Anne
Janice Sawyer
Carol Ann ‘Main
Yvonne Gardner
Mardeena
Deloris Hiatt
Helen DuVatl
Irene ‘Fedlock
Shirley Ann
Sharon
Joyce
Connie Walter
ETC Club Meeting With Mrs Callen Reported
Members of the ETC club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Zell Callen. Mrs Howard Carson led the entertainment as members replied to roll call and shared their hobbies. Refreshments of homemade ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Zell Callen
Howard Carson
U.C. Mein
E.rs. Callen
Charles Hiatt Jr Celebrates Fourth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Fred Hiatt Mrs Eva Ruanells and son Boyd and Mrs James Stevens spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Enos Hiatt and son of Albin. They helped little Charles celebrate his fourth birthday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hiatt
Eva Ruanells
Boyd
James Stevens
Charles Enos Hiatt
Albin
Little Charles
Services Thursday For Mile P Main
Milo Phillips Main 83 former Moravia merchant died Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born July 27 1864 near Moravia he lived on his father’s farm before moving to Moravia to run a general store for 42 years. Surviving wife Mollie. son Arthur. three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev Earl Rabuck. burial Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Phillips Main
Moravia
John
Sarah Main
Mollie Tigue
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Arthur
Madison
Wis
Earl Rabuck
Swaim
Through The Garden Gate Gardener's Wife Dreams Of A Premier Year
The garden column encourages selecting disease resistant seed varieties for a cooler moist climate, noting new hybrid tomatoes cucumbers corn and lettuce. It envisions abundant flowers and vegetables, urges careful planning, and invites reader feedback to continue the column.
Zerbes to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Rev and Mim J W Zerbe of Fremont celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next Sunday Feb 29 from 2 00 to 6 00 PM Their actual anniversary is today Feb 29 Rev Zerbe a retired Methodist minister will turn 87 that day. Readers are urged to notify The Union of guests to be listed and courteous to cut names if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim. J. W. Zerbe
Fremont
Zerbe
Move to Farm Ends Cafe Ownership at Allerton
Mr and Mrs John Siturp who ran the Railroad Cafe in Allerton have sold their Jen 25 business and moved their family to Mystic. The couple retains no current operation at the cafe and the new address is Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siturp
Rave Beel
Allerton
Mystic
Public sale dates announced for Kate Broshar furnishings
Household furnishings of the late Kate Broshar will be sold at public auction next Saturday Feb 25 starting 1:00 PM. U S Mangle acts as auctioneer and the sale ends by 3:00 PM before the drawing. See advertisement in this issue for item list. Consider The Union to print your sale bills and ads to reach a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Broshar
U. S. Mangle
New Books Arrive at Public Library Shelves
The Traveling Library adds 26 books to the collection, bringing quarterly total to 76. Ten new titles by Carolyn Keene and ten by Frances K. Juud appear in the girls department, with recent purchases including works by Grace Livingston Hill and the soon to be delivered Peace of Mind by Lethman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Keene
Frances K. Juud
Grace Livingston Hill
Lethman
Fox Hunt Kills Six Red Foxes North of Cincinnati
About 200 hunters gathered for a halt directed fox and wolf hunt near the Harry Gault farm, north of Cincinnati, resulting in the destruction of six red foxes. Dewey H. Bear, president of Appanoose County Sportsmen, Inc., which sponsored the event, announced another roundup set for March 7 as some foxes escaped the lines. The hunt forms part of a broader effort in south Iowa to curb the fox population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gault
Cincinnati
Dewey H. Bear
Appanoose County Sportsmen, Inc
Iowa
Church Activities Include Services and Sunday School
Pastor A. Hahn leads a 10:00 Sunday School under M. Hi Fobrtaon, with a 1:00 morning worship. Evening programs include 7:00 ps and 7:30 worship, and Thursday 7:30 prayer and Bible study. A weekly thought notes some folks have the right aim but never pull the trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hahn
M. Hi Fobrtaon
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Earl Rabuck, pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Music and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Urges attendance as Feb 29 will limit future Sundays. Notes many young people attended Sunday night and encourages inviting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Moravia Iowa Service Outline
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists Pastor John C Davis with Sunday School at 10:00 am led by Delmar Dowd Superintendent and preaching at 11:00 am. Musical offerings include a trombone solo by Wayne Wolf a vocal solo by Loren Walter and Junior Choir special music. M Y F Group meets at 6:00 pm with Mrs Karl Tuttle as Counselor. Also notes a church night cooperative supper on Monday March 1 at 6:80. Estey Chapel Preaching 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 Kenneth Daniels Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
John C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Wayne Wolf
Loren Walter
Karl Tuttle
Stey Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Church Services Promoted by Clarence Schaffner
The notice lists Church of Christ events with minister Clarence Schaffner. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Eugene McCrory. Worship service at 11:00 a.m. Sermon from Matthew chapters 4, 5, and 6. Read your Bible and attend prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Matt
Meeting of Methodist Women Affirms Faith and Brotherhood
Wom en from W.5.C.8 and W.8LC.S gather at Mrs Veach home on February 18 with Mrs Bishop presiding. Opening prayer by Mrs Helden and devotion led by Mrs Hickman. Grace Veach reads scripture and Mrs Hickman quotes the faith statement along with a poem. Program leader Mrs McFutridge presents an essay on Brotherhood. Lunch by hostess Mrs Veach with assisting hostesses Mrs Hickman Leila Vench Phylis McDuauiel and Mrs McPutridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.8lc.s
Methodist Church
Dubs Veach
Bishop
Helden
Hickman
Grace Veach
Veuch
Leila Vench
Phylis McDuauiel
In Appreciation for Kind Words and Flowers
A note of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends and relatives for the thoughtful cards and flowers received during the hospital stay. The sender acknowledges the support and kindness as uplifting during recovery.
Plan New Amateur Contests At Moravia Theatre
Moravia Theatre launches a new series of amateur contests after strong turnout. Businesses back larger prizes of 8 dollars cash and a recording for first, 5 for second, 2.5 for third on March 2 for 18 and older, March 10 for adults, March 17 for under 15, and March 24 finals with 12, 8 and 8 dollars. Finalists from the previous series include Jaylene Hiatt and Mrs Richard Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Theatre
Jayleene Hiatt
Richard Harp
Kensington Club Meeting Highlights March Plans and Honors
Mildred Bishop hosted a one o clock luncheon for Kensington club members with decorative roses and lit wax lilies. Louise Oehler led the afternoon program as Jane Fox sang Jesus Loves Me. Members unanimously approved sewing carpet tags for disabled veterans in March and a March of Dimes card was filled. Letters from Ora Selby Upland California Gertrude Jepsen Seattle Washington and Dr Ricard Sneed Rockford Illinois were read. A Kensington member received recognition as one of three hundred members and was named to Institutions and Human Relations. Jepsen and husband Charley recall the old hometown while son Richard, a former co townsman, broadcasts inspirational messages on Faith in Our Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bishop
Kensington Club
Louise Oehler
Little Jane Fox
Jesus Loves Me
Mattie Lynch
Knoxville
Ora Selby
Upland
California
Gertrude Jepsen
Seattle
Washington
Ricard Sneed
Rockford
Illinois
Jepsen
Charle
Richard
Kensington
Local notices of visits and moves in Moravia area
Mrs Virgie McCartie visits aunt Stella Carter in Moravia while Stella stays about the same. Numerous locals host dinners and visitors including Louise Oehler with guests G D Lynch, Fred Blumenstock, Jay Oehler, Iona. Robert Catshall of Waterloo calls on Larry Pabst and H G Broahar's grandparents. Travel from honeymoon to New Orleans noted. Various moves to new homes and visits among Ottumwa, Centerville, Albia, Davenport, Kinford, and adjacent areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie McCartie
Beacon
Stella Carter
Louise Oehler
G. D. Lynch
Fred Blumenstock
Jay Oehler
Iona
Robert Catshall
Waterloo
Larry Pabst
H. G. Broahar Th
New Orleans
Jake Day
Buell Taylor
Plano
Swaim
Centerville
Hilbert Hauschule
Rock Lake
North Dakota
Albert Veach
Moravia
Rosa Knight
Ben Knight
Unionville
Bernard Barnthouse
Hauschulz
Alen
Kansas
Bernard DeBoule
Bob Morrison
Charlie
Maury Platt
Neal Nash
D. H. Jennison
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Perry
Albia
Chester Dominicki
Walter
Agron Snell
Charles
Davenport
Karl LaBue
Vaphen Ostergren
Meg
Fred Dotson
Gius Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
A. & Mistt
Henry Caides
Charie
Mary Plate
J. Ho
Jake Sutter
Kinford
Duck
Canada
S Tercrew
Earl Clark
Yemys Ons
Ridings
Coon Hunters Plan Season Field Trials In 1948
Appanoose Mon roe County Coon Hunters Association has issued 1948 membership cards with a pledge to uphold by laws and protect property. Officers include Eric Main president F B Kaster vice president W C Kaster secretary treasurer V R Kaster field manager, with directors R Tubaugh Web Biven V W Kaster D Taylor and J Main. Field trials are set for April 25 May 23 June 27 July 26 and a September date. In Moravia the American Legion challenges the Moravia Booster Club to a basketball game billed as Donkey Basketball, next Wednesday night March 8 at 8 PM in the high school gym. Donkeys wear diapers and rubber shoes. referee donkey wears a cowbell. Proceeds split with Legion for their building fund. tickets should be bought before noon March 3 to maximize Legion share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe County Coun Hunters Association
Eric Main
F. B. Kaster
W. C. Kaster
V. R. Kaster
R. Tubaugh
Web Biven
V. W. Kaster
D. Taylor
J. Main
Moravia American Legion
Moravia
Pearson
American Legion
Wate
Legion
Booster Club Sets Meet Agenda at Moravia Legion
Moravia Booster Club members met at the Legion Home on Wednesday evening February 18 with supper served at 6 30 by the Legion Auxiliary A talk on Community Boosting by Richard Smith followed by a business session discussing a new Moravia post office seeking official federal consideration. The club opposed the Rathbun dam project citing displacement of farm families and little return. A transportation committee was formed to approach Burlington Trail Ways about bus service to the basin district and advance notice for passengers. Petitions were prepared to press Milwaukee Railroad Co for conditional stops by the Southwest Limited in Moravia. Don Wolf presided and a march meeting committee was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Home
Sup Ber
Legion Auxiliary
Richard Smith
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Rathbun Dam
Burlington
Oehler Bros. Git Co
M.K. Blackmun
Milwaukee ‘Railroad Co
Southwest Limited
Don Wolf
Chester Brashar
Paul ‘Brashar
John Ville
Mureh
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Holds Meeting
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met Friday at the California school house. Gene Hoffman and Warren Langfitt of Centerville spoke on Dairy ing and Its Possibilities. Refreshments were served. 33 adults and five children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Gene Hoffman
Warren Langfitt
Centerville
Thirgy Pive Church Night Party At Evangelical United Brethren
The Evangelical United Brethren church parlors hosted a Friday night party with about thirty five attendees. A seven o'clock cooperative supper was followed by a program led by Mrs. Befp Gehler and Mrs. Kay McCloud. Readings and songs featured Bruce Rabuck Mitzi Sawvel Cure yn Hawk Flyl Rabuek and others. Committee members include Mrs. Blackout, Mrs. Fred Hamilton and Carelyn Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United “ Brethren Church
Befp
Gehler
Kay McClouil
Mo OK. Blackwan
Bruce Rabuck
Mitzi Sawvel
Cureyn Hawk
Flyl Rabuek
Mrs. Blackman
Viola Hamuivud
Mary Ellen Condra
Mark van Zante
Mreurl Rabuek V
E.G. Hawk
Wiuis Humaiond
Mins Sawvel
McCloud
Marion Conuratad
M. OK Blackout
Fred Hauuiuud
Carelyn Hawk
Newlyweds Honored On Return From Trip
Mrs Birdie Main and Mrs Andy Brown celebrated their wedding on February 11 as they traveled from a fountain homeward. The couple, tied up in a busy Main street setting, were joined by friends and relatives during their wedding journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis Wather
Birdie Main
Andy Brown
Fovntain
District Oratorical Contest Set At Oskaloosa
The Eleventh Annual Iowa High School District Oratorical Contest will be held in the Legion Hall Oskaloosa Friday March 5 at 8 p.m. Moravia High School junior Richard Smith will represent Moravia competing against Oskaloosa Albia Newton and Monroe. Judges from Central College Pella. Richard coached by Miss Hackett. Basil Cowell Post No 361 sponsors and pays expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa High School
The
American Legion
Oskaloosa
Legion Hall
Richard Smith
Howard Smith
Moravia High School
Albia
Newton
Monroe
United States
Central College
Pella
Richard
Miss Hackett
Basil Cowell
Stag Pitch Party At Exeton Home Draws Thirty
A pitch smoker was held at the Exeton home on Monday night February 23 instead of the regular meeting. About fifty men from Mo Canterville Blakesburg and other towns spent an enjoyable evening playing progressive pitch. Legion members brought pies and the refreshment committee served pie and coffee. It is planned to continue these parties at regular intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exton
Canterville
Blakesburge
Legion
Birthday Supper For Jerry Brown at Lloyd Brown Home
Mr and Mrs Jim McAninch Connie and Max Mr and Mrs Cass Hamilton and Dorothy Brown hosted an oyster supper for Jerry Browns 11th birthday at the Lloyd Brown home. An angel food cake baked by his mother carried 13 candles while Connie McAninch led the singing of Happy Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McAninch
Connie
Max
Cass Hamilton
Dorothy Brown
LSU
Centerville
Lloyd Brown
Serry
Connie McAninch
Albert Brain III Admitted to Smith Hospital Albia
Albert Brain entered Smith hospital at Albia Sunday for treatment after falling ill Saturday night. His son Earl Brain of Hedrick spent Sunday there and his daughter Miss Annie Brain of Des Moines arrived Sunday evening to stay a few days as his condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brain
Smith Hospital
Albia
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Annie Brain
Des Moines
Mr. Brain
Wilsons relocate from bay farm near Seymour to Wayne County
Mr and Mrs Leonard Wilson left Saturday for their home at Yuna Arizona after purchasing no farm near Seymour and plan to move soon to Wayne county. They have hosted his brother Lith ee Frank and family for the last few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wilson
Yuna
Ariz
Wilsons
Seymour
Wayne County
Lithee
Frank
Birthday Observance For Mrs Anton Campbell
Mrs Anton Campbell celebrated her birthday Sunday at home due to ill health missing a planned dinner. Mrs John Temple prepared a fried chicken dinner and birthday cake for the family gathering. The occasion, observed with joy, notes the natal day as February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Campbell
John Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekahs
Gar_net McDonough
Pred Buckmaster
Jack McDonough
Ralph
Ted
Max McDonough
Janice
Deana
Mary Lou McDonough
Garner McDonough
Monroe Hoe
NYY Moyes Farm Bureau Office
Briskey
Hennam
Winsler
Easter
Aylor
Kaster
Rick
Moravia Boys
20Th Century
Shirley Anne Walter
Ev.c. Club
Callen
Charles Hiatt, Jr
Mile P. Main
the Gardner
Great Lakes
Logan
Mid West
Freakie Laine
Chicago Herald Aamerican
Antiquity Lodge No
AFL & A
Harold Musuu
W. M
CC. Coulsen
Sportsmen, Inc
Church of the Nazarene
W.5.c
Coon Hunters
Booster Club
Chariton Twp
Farm Bureau
Jerry Brown
Albert Brain III
Russell Strunkere
Wowaba
Sait
Atbia
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