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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
4
Miss Esther Babb announces a series of evangelistic meetings at Fairview Main Station Methodist Church from March 6 to March 17. Rev Ira Hoover will lead with Jimmy Main on piano and services begin each evening at 7 30.
Albia F F A defeated Moravia in two close games. In the first, Albia led 11 to 7 at halftime and finished 17 to 11. In the second, Moravia trailed 9 to 10 at halftime and lost 23 to 19 as Albia secured both wins. John Laws officiated the first game with Pick Hellyer assisting the second.
Miss Edna Mae Sill, appointed to Belgian Congo, Africa, will speak at Miller Baptist church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon March 3. Sunday school precedes the preaching service. Sill described as inspiring messenger and Bible student. Public invited to attend.
Mrs Mary Dille celebrated her 86th birthday February 22 at her Moravia home. She enjoys sewing and reading, assists with chores, and visits neighbors. She attends church and Sunday school, stays active in missionary meetings, and reads the Bible daily.
P Gideon, moved from University Hospital in Iowa City last Thursday, is very much improved and now stays with his daughter Mrs Elmer Lockman. Visitors include Roy Gideon and son from Bloomfield, Glen Lockman and family of Ottumwa, and Walter Gideon and family near Mystic.
Jess Gladfelder sponsors a "Get Well" shower for her brother O C Main at 2005 Wth Street Rockford Illinois. Main is seriously ill and has been ill since last October. He is a former Moravia resident with many relatives and friends here who send their best wishes.
Class Nine of the Methodist Church will observe its fifty third anniversary at annual roll call on Sunday March 10 1946. Lesson period at ten o clock with teacher Harry Glick in charge. After church hour the class families and friends will share a cooperative dinner in the church dining room. Letters from absent members will be read, with many expected from former members.
Residents report a frequent window peeker in the east part of town named Pete a pet pigeon belonging to Paul Spencer Jr Pete has been with the family for about two years and often flies to the window sill to coo for attention He and the dog Skipper are inseparable with Pete enjoying a low diving flight past people as he eyes a pause with his pal Skipper nearby
Miss Emma Young aged 77 died at 6 a m Saturday at her sister Mrs Johnnie Huttons home three and one half miles southwest of Moravia after a stroke Funeral services were held at 2 p m Monday at the Turner funeral home Burial was in the Mo The Rev C B Hawes of the Methodist church officiated Pall bearers were Frank Hiatt Wilbert Histt Theo Miller Ted Miller DeWitt Yeager and Curtis Hutton She was born in Indiana daughter of Theodore and Louise Young Her father died before her birth and she came to this community when three weeks old She had always lived on the same farm and made a home there for nieces and nephews They and Mrs Hutton are the survivors A brother Jacob died several years ago
Mrs Roxa Miller thanks volunteers and organizations for aiding in the county Christmas Seal Sale. Moravia raised 100 dollars, Chariton 89.57, Union 20.19, Taylor-Maple Grove 5.27, New Hope 10.20. Tuberculin testing and X-ray follow up for Moravia cost about 300 dollars. The program will be offered to all county high schools.
Rev and Mrs G M Talbott left Saturday to visit their son Don Talbott and daughter in law Mrs Arthur Talbott at Lemars and to attend Don Talbott's wedding to Miss Margaret Phillipa at Adaville church with Rev Mr Talbott officiating Mrs Donald Jones cared for Mrs Alice Creekmur who is ill during their absence.
A large group attended the Taylor-Chariton Farm Bureau meeting Friday night at Moravia's community building. Lynnie Hilton led the event with Kenneth Hatcher, the county extension director, giving an enthusiastic talk on plans for the coming year. Mrs. Ivan Hareh ran games and the refreshment committee included Mrs. Earl Boyer, Miss Martha Coulach, and Mrs. Theo Miller.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring Mrs Condras brother Pvt George McCannon on furlough before transfer to the west coast Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon and daughter Lola of Numa vicinity Mrs Donald McCannon of Dean and Trenton Mericle
Mrs Earl Boyer will host a Taylor township gathering on March 20 for women. A lesson on Kitchen Planning will be presented, the meeting opens at 10 30 a m, and each attendee is asked to bring a covered dish.
Mr and Mrs Richard Alen express deep gratitude for letters and cards received while their son Mark was in the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Firkins announce the engagement of their daughter Rue Anna to Albert Stark of Kansas City. Rue Anna is the granddaughter of the late W. G. Firkins of Moravia. The wedding is planned for Easter Sunday, April 21, at the Fairmount Community Church.
Moravia Nazarene church completed three additional basement rooms for Sunday School to accommodate rising attendance. On page two an advertisement invites the unaffiliated to Moravia Church of the Nazarene where Rev. W. E. Burdia promises a personal welcome and a place “where you are never a stranger.”
Mrs Zell Callen and daughter Joan hosted the Christian Endeavor group Monday evening. Mary Rose Main led the meeting with Joan Dille for the Otterbein Guild. Games were organized by Alberta Rick, Patricia Halden, and Joan Callen. A card from each member was signed for Otterbein Guild sponsor Mrs Troy Adams who was ill.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted twenty five women at the Legion home last Wednesday evening. Guests were wives mothers and sisters of World War II veterans. Mrs Gerald Morgan presided and spoke. Bill Harris played a trumpet solo George Acy a piano solo and the boys quartet sang two numbers. The night ended with bingo. Twenty five World War II veterans have now joined the Basil Cowell post of the American Legion.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Garnet McDonough’s home on February 20 with good attendance and visitors. Bertha Broshar led the lesson titled Planning On Africa for No Lasting Peace, Milred Bishop spoke on Africa. Linda Coulson sang He's the One I Love, while Marjorie Coulson and Elizabeth Burton sang Being Low Sweet Chariot. Mrs. Etta Runchey led the devotional period.
A surprise birthday gathering occurred Sunday evening at the Gardner home for Mrs. Marvin Gardner. Friends and relatives attended including Loren Walter and family, Wm Gardner, Clair Cullen, Carolyn Walter, Sylvan VanDorin, Wuriie Walter, Mearl Walter, and Marvin Gardner. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown served as co hosts at the Home Builders class party held Thursday night in the church basement. The evening featured visiting games and refreshments.
On Friday March 8 1948 at 7 30 p m a community worship service will honor the World Day of Prayer at the Methodist church All ages are urged to participate and share in the observance with brief remarks and songs presented by local groups
Workers will meet at 2:30 in the afternoon at the local Red Cross hut to receive and assign supplies. Mrs. Bear is the local chairman. Names listed include Mrs. Broshar and Miss Ma Broshar among others.
Community members travel for visits and services as relatives gather for funerals. Mrs. Troy imswig returns from St. Joseph Hospital Centerville for treatment. Alberts brothers travel from Virginia and Illinois after a family death. The Robinson family relocates to rooms near Albia while their house sells. Various locals visit, move, or assist ill relatives and attend services across Centerville, Albia, Ottumwa, and nearby towns.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces that a paper purporting to be the last will of Emma Young, deceased, was filed February 27 1946 and scheduled for final proof and probate March 27 1946. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. M G Luse Clerk of the District Court signed February 27 1946.
Del Donahoo son of Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo Moravia and Betty Jeag Loerke Ottumwa host a 90 minute Campus Parade radio program for college listeners on WMT three nights weekly. The pair salute Iowa colleges while Del handles announcing on Wednesday and Sunday from 4 to 6:30 pm. Del is a 1941 Moravia High School graduate and a senior at the State University of Iowa City majoring in speech. Miss Loerke is Ottumwa High School graduate and a junior in the University of Iowa speech department, daughter of Dr and Mrs Leerke.
The Moravia real estate market shows continued activity with several transfers. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Pennington bought the Mrs. A. E. Tucker property and will improve the house. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Evans acquired the late J. W. Albert’s residence. Mr. and Mrs. Max Martin purchased the late Mrs. Mary Charity home, sold at public auction by administrator C. M. McFatridge. Col. U. S. S. Mangle conducted the sale at a bid of 2550 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner hosted Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs Marvin Gardner and Mrs A W Donahoo. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and their children Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo and granddaughter Dianne Donahoo, Mrs Etta Runchey, Mrs Marthe Gardner, and the hosts.
Mrs Nora Burk and Pauline hosted guests last Sunday including Mrs S M Hodges and Mrs F J Orman with baby Sandra Sue from Ottumwa. Also present were Mr and Mrs Opha Blumer with Bonnie Richard and Samuel, Mr and Mrs Leo Smith and Anna, Max Buckingham and his pal Creamey from Chariton. Creamey, from Winfield, Iowa, was held three and one half years in Jap prison. Max is returning to duty.
Mrs Howard Smith hosted the Progressive club gathering Thursday evening. Bridge winners were Mrs John Veach and Mrs Chester Broshar.
Moravia Booster Club will hold its next regular meeting at 8:00 p m on Tuesday March 6 with E Boudi jnot of Brown Engineering Co Des Moines invited to discuss Moravia water and sewer plans. All members town council and others are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward and family of Nesly Nebraska plan to move to Mocay in Wits West property they recently purchased Four young sons include the oldest about seven Mrs Leonard Palmer Mrs John Johnson and R C Wilson attended the Eastern Star school of instruction at the Masonic hall in Moulton Wednesday evening.
Clifford Davis, grandson of Moravia residents, wed Minnesota girl Georgine Thorsen at Zion Lutheran Church Spring Valley. Ceremony featured pink and white decor, wedding party includes Delores Thorsen as attendant, Rodney Young as best man, and Albert Keim singing. Reception for about 100 followed, groom recently stationed in Germany and now reenlisted in the U.S. Army.
Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar attended the Indiana lows basketball game in Iowa City Monday night. The score was tied 46 to 46 with three seconds left before Indiana won with a final field goal and a late free throw after a foul on an Iowa player.
Marilyn Hiatt and John Hiner hosted a teen age rock party at the Hiatt home Saturday evening. Prize winners were Ary Rose Main and Bill Harris for first, Skippy Broshar for low. Card of thanks from Louise McDanel expresses gratitude for cards and hankies during illness.
Francis Johnson reenlisted in the Army and left Wednesday for Fort Leavenworth Kansas after five years service including 25 months in the Southwest Pacific. Kenneth Tuttle son of Karl Tuttle enlisted and is in training at Fort Douglas. LeRoy Brown son of Mrs Beryl Brown left Wednesday for Fort Snelling where he was inducted. Van Delmar Dowd a student at Simpson College spent the weekend with his parents and awaits his call after passing his physical. New addresses list include Sgt. Donald H. Nash and Pvt. Russell Overturf at training centers and post offices in California and Texas. Hilbert W. Roberts and Harry Stocker in various military postings. Shanghai Bank Building address in Shanghai China.
Mr and Mrs John Veach entertained at a dinner Sunday for their son Richard born Feb 24 and daughter Mary Kathryn born Feb 20. Grandmother Mrs Frank Veach baked the centerpiece birthday cake. Guests included Mrs Frank Veach Mr and Mrs Grant Everman Nancy Cynthia Centerville Mrs Phoebe White Belong and Mrs Leila Day. The honorees received gifts and greetings.
The Kensington Club met Thursday afternoon February 14 with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock. Roll call featured quotations on plant life. Mrs. Blumenstock served refreshments for Valentine’s Day. On February 22 the club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pabst for a dessert and rook party with three tables in play.
A Friday night birthday gathering honored Mr. Walter and Mrs. Marvin Gardner at the Mearl Walter residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walter, Carolyn Walter, Sylvan VanDorin, Annabelle Walter, and Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter.
The schedule lists morning worship at 11:00 a. m. with the theme Come and a 9:45 a. m. worship service. Church School times are 10:00 a. m. and 10:45 a. m. with an evening service at 7:30 p. m. The text mentions L. B. Hawes and M. F. as associated names and includes a Peater 10:00 a. m. entry and Christ theme references.
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