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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1953
Page
4
Bert Rinehart expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for the medical cards and gifts received during his stay at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. He says they were greatly appreciated.
The monthly church night at Evangelical United Brethren church featured a cooperative supper led by Mrs. Theo Miller and Mrs. Carrie Tisye. A program directed by Mrs. John VanZante and Mrs. Harry Woodward included singing, readings, piano solos by Ann Paxston and Karen Woodward, and recitations by Ronnie Woodward and Gayla Sue Vincent.
The Women's Society of World Service of the EF U B church met Friday at Mrs Almont Main's home. Plans were made for a cooperative dinner on February 27. Four members were assigned to review the last four chapters of the study book. A greeting cards box was sent to Miss Laura Mauk in Japan. Local notices list real estate ads and sales items from Moravia merchants, including Farmall C with implements, a Watts Modern Home on 30 acres, and various sewing supplies at Swaim's.
Miss Jo Ann Hiatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest F Hiatt Newton Town married LaVerne Nida son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Nida Newton at 730 pm Saturday Feb 14 at First Lutheran church Newton with about 80 guests. Rev Ralph E Eckward officiated in a Valentine themed ceremony. The bride wore a white ballerina gown with Chantilly lace and a jewel bouquet. Edward Nida and men William Mollock and Robert Long attended. A reception followed and the couple left for a Southern wedding trip remaining at 608 South Second Avenue Newton. Both are Newton High School graduates. The bride is employed at Vernon Co and the groom at Switzer's Furniture.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home with 24 members. They planned cottage prayer meetings for the week before revival, to be hosted by several members. A nominating committee was named and a $5 donation was approved for milk for a needy family.
The Willing Workers club members and Lucille Ex Verta received a mystery box and enjoyed a noon roast beef dinner. The next meeting is set with Mr. Hoffman on Wednesday in February.
The first meeting of the year of Belinea Garden Club was held Saturday with Mrs. Warren DuVail presiding. Members discussed upcoming gatherings and events to be hosted at the McDonough venue.
The Salvation Army starts a statewide fund drive with Moravia chair Mrs Lovemmin Palmer leading local efforts assisted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Moravia’s quota is 400 dollars toward a 500000 statewide goal to rehabilitate Booth Memorial Hospital, state HQ, and a summer camp, with portions staying locally for welfare needs.
Mrs. Lala R. Tillmont notes perfect spelling by Dolores Weaver Gene Paris Ellen Eldridge and Donna Rae Tubaugh in fourth period. First graders finish reader and workbook and begin supplementary number book. Ellen Eldridge Raymond Witt and Gene Paris gave book reviews at PTA. Flu delay affected several missed days. Mary Weaver returns after accident. March of Dimes fund totals 7.50. Art included winter drawings log cabins and story illustrations. Read 91 library books. county library borrowed 20 books. Dental cards completed for Kenny Tadlock Nancy Eldridge and Ellen Eldridge. Mrs. Lee Tadlock and Mrs. Ray Tubaugh visited. Birthday gong for Paul Witt.
The Coulson P T A met Friday evening at the schoolhouse with Mrs John Lee and Mrs Russell Burns in charge of refreshments. Nancy Roblenz and Charlene Burns conducted the games. All enjoyed fruit salad cupcakes coffee and cocoa.
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