Church News Sunday School and Worship Services
Church notices announce Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. G C Cullers superintendent. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior Epworth League at 8:30 p.m. Senior Epworth League at 6:50 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek special meeting at 7:30 p.m. visiting pastors address What Jesus means to me by R G Rowe Unionville What Does Jesus teach about living together by F W Zerbe What Jesus teaches about right and wrong by E A Moore. W F M S meets at Mrs Hughes Thursday 7:30 p.m. Wesley Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Preaching service at 9:00 a.m. J G Behrens, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Zerbe
E A. Moore
Hughes
Wesley
J. G. Behrens
Paul Boyer
Epworth League
Ruth Pfannebecker
E. A. Moore
Albia
J. C. Behrens
Moravia
R. C. Rowe
Unionville
United Brethren Church Service Schedule Announcement
United Brethren Church outlines Sunday schedule with Bible School at 10, Junior Church at 10:30, Morning Worship at 11, Evening Service at 7:30, Ladies Aid Wednesday at Mrs Hoskinson home, and prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 led by Pastor G H Suenkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ladies Aid
Community church notices and youth meetings
Sunday school sessions at multiple churches led by Ralph Turner Paul Boyer and Lewis Rouse with morning worship and Epworth Leagues. Boy and Girl Scouts meet Saturday evening. literary society planned by Jay Argo. Clergy J W Zerbe and visiting pastors lead services including a special service with E A Moore and J C Behrens. Community nights and farm bureau events announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcanium Circuit
Teanium
Ralph Turner
J. ©. Behreng
Jay Argo
Bureau of
Chariton Township
Fairview
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Epworth League
Ralph Spencer
Clifford Spain
J. W. Zerbe
Mrs Boshak Hosts New Year Dinner Party
Mrs Boshak entertained Sunday at the annual New Year dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs A W Kincade, Carl Mann, Mr and Mrs G C Easter and daughters Eloise Elainne and Arlene, Mr and Mrs Bart Exline and children Gene and Bonnie Blaine, T N Morrison of Generalville, Velma Ewing Beverly Carolyn, Vera, and Beverly Carolyn. The group spent Friday at the Van Long home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Boshak
A. W. Kincade
Carl Mann
G. C. Easter
Eloise
Elainne
Arlene
Bart Exline
Gene
Bonnie Blaine
Dean
T. N. Morrison
Generalville
Velma Ewing
Beverly Carolyn
Vera
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our darling baby and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Arnold and family, Mrs. D N Arnold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mullen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Arnold
D. N. Arnold
Ira Mullen
Local families mark New Year time with visits in Kins er Valley
John Robinson Mrs Sarah Hoadley George Darby and families Zell Wilson Edgar Wilson Curtis Goudy Bill Hoadley gathered for a New Year dinner at the Hoadley home. Margaret Horingan and sons visited BEG Hawk home. George Darby and kin shopped Ottumwa. Roy Darby returned to Centerville for school. Zell Wilson called on business in Albia. Alex Johnson family at maternal Anderson home. Frank Maneer family at Leo Flattery home. Francis Sutton children arrived New Year to relatives. M M Darby family spent New Year at J W Cohagen home in Blakesburg. Clarence Wilson family visited Kent home near Avery. Andrew Madison family visited relatives here. George Darby helped Henry Syta haul hay Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Sarah Hoadley
George Darby
Zell Wilson
Edgar Wilson
Curtis Goudy
Bill Hoadley
Hoadley
Margaret Horingan
Beg
Hawk
Albia
Alex Johnson
Anderson
Frank Maneer
Leo Flattery
Francis Sutton
Blakesburg
J. W. Cohagen
Clarence Wilson
Lal Kent
Avery
Andrew Madison
Vehildren
Henry Sytayma
Roy Brooke
Unionville
C. M. McFatridge
Albina
Mre
N. R. Ward
Milas Alma Keemer
Centerville
Freeman Weidman
Wells
Mra, Hawkins
Hedvick Jware
Lyle Beery
Earl Main
Knoxville
Iowa
Moravia
Misa Madge Hough
Lulu Tillmont
Arthur Johnson
Lew Main
Ostie Whicker
Darby
Wm. Espy
J. H. Miller
Newtown Mo
Otha Duvall
Ruth Hebrens
Swan
Misa Mildred Chambers
J. F. Chamber
C. E. Main
Oskaloosa
N. J. Main
Dale Harrison
Mt. Pleasant
Stella Reich
Lois Fulton
C. L. Throchtmorton
John Potter
Lamont
Rey
R. 0. Rowe
Oswald Rowe
Ruby Winslet
Masonic Hall
H. E. Watts
M. EB. Church
Watts
Noorden Slavin
Gregg Waters
Town City
Ge T T. Slavin
Burdette Utterback
Udell
Cyril McDanel
Familly
R. L. Burgher
Ton Mo
Ty Slavin
Frank Wilson
Mra
Raymond Charity
Mystic
Local Social Notes Highlight Neighbor Visits
Ralph Runnells helped Al Derby saw wood Thursday. John Repp spent Wednesday here with Mr. and Mrs. John Repp. John Moffatt was an Albia caller Thursday. Jim McGre and family visited the Stangberry home Saturday night and Sunday. Francis Lamar called at John Moffatt’s Thursday evening. George Shehan visited Wes Scott Wednesday morning. Mac McGowan and Jackie of Des Moines visited Mrs. McGowan's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Runnells
al Derby
John Repp
George Shehan
John Moffatt
Jim McGre
E. F. ‘Stangberry
Francis Lamar
Q . George Shehan
Wes Scott
Mac McGowan
Con Jackie
Des Moines
Leslie Derby
Perry
Albia
Loy Free
Velma Wulf
Narationl Huff
Center Ville
Jim Turner
Ralph Land Ruth
Haver , Free
Orval Callen
Melrose
Merle Dicks
Chilren
Shehan
Berle Beaty
Marilyn
Bonnie Lou
Leo Beaty
Dicka
Clyde Dicks
Ida Argo
Harold Argo
Moravia
Charles ‘Tarbell
Dick Holman
Oskaloosa
Harvey Coulson
Wenell Coulson
D. F. Hiner
Hazel Gard
Ottumwa
Hert Sheldon
John McAninch
Gona
Louie, Priebe
Maiken
Rosalie Beaty
Jeaadine Laws
Rose Murphy
Beulah Dicks
Christian Church of Iconium
Roy Miller
Ass’t
Lester Breese
Guy Argo
Elbert Neal Perry
Bert Nash
Mra
Havar Frees Ass't
Will Kelsey
Mary Rinehart
Derby
Edna Nash
Neal Nogzh
Local Happenings in Moravia and Surrounding Towns
Local notes report Roy Brooke and many others visiting in Unionville Albia Centerville and Moravia through the week. Visitors include families from Wells Minn Knoxville Mt Pleasant and Panora with several local remarks on recovery from flu and New Year gatherings.
Iconium Holiday Reflection Amid Illness
The writer recalls holiday wishes left unspoken due to illness, noting a relaxed pace during vacation as the family takes turns to recover. The brief vacation period slowed activity and disrupted usual greetings.
Watch Night Service at Iconium Church Draws Big Attendance
The Iconium Methodist church held a successful watch night service, with peak attendance of 10 and 71 remaining until midnight. Scouts, community singing, a film on South America, and a Girl Scout vs Boy Scout debate on women in politics filled the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Wight
Iconium Methodist Church
J. W. Zerbe
Girl Scouts
South America
Bowdish
Boy Scouts
Rozalee Bunty
Althea Green
Dorothy Wilson
Roy Argo
James Calhoun
Clarke Priebe
Misa Mandana Jennings
Mise Althes Green
Mayme Callen
Harry Jennings
Misa Callen
Classified ads for sale and trade in rural notice
Classified listings show bale straw livestock including Shorthorn cattle calves yearlings and sire details. Names John Selby John Smithburg Walter Proctor Unionville Low n appear with trades and a lost pocketbook reward notice for Moravis Rewerd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby
Walter Proctor
Unionville
Lown
Moravis
Union Notice Delays Due To Rail Service Shortfall
An office note explains delayed Union correspondence last week and forecasts further late production due to lack of rural rail service. The union apologizes for late issues and asks readers to overlook missed on time deliveries.
Moravia Local Timeline From February To May 1932
A detailed Moravia local chronology notes events from February 11 1932 including J Albert’s postmaster reappointment and Hoovers nomination, through May with school elections, blizzards, a fire at Rollie Carter home, a 60th anniversary, the Gypsy Rover operetta, and district spelling and mu sic contests. Other items include vessel and livestock incidents, road and fire damages, and community concerts and clean up day.
Moravia News Roundup May 18 to June 9
Moravia High School graduated class of 29 with Rev. Wilder delivering the address on May 18 at the Methodist church. Memorial Day services were held at United Brethren church. A revival at United Brethren drew interest with evangelist B O Shepherd. The Noah Stocker home was destroyed by fire north of Unionville. Primary election produced a heavy Moravia vote. Alumni banquet had 87 attendees. Haircut prices dropped to 26 cents with shaves at 15 cents. U S Main named to school board vacancy left by W A Smith. W W Tracy elected board president. Plans for a four team kittenball league. Park bandstand torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Rollin Carter
Co- Op Shipping Association
Moravia
Rollie Carter
M. H. Jolson
Forrest Main
A. O. van Dorin
Blizaard
Wm. Gardner
F. W. Blumenstock
C. C. Cullers
F. P. Hawk
C. 0. Jones
C. S. Nash
W. A. Smith
C. A. Veach
Miller Drug
Albia
Bert. Sheldon
Elizabeth Sneed
Plano
Frank Selby
Roy Brooke
Blakesburg
Lagle
Ghuss
J. W. Rinehart
David
Ioonillyn
Clarkdale Crossing
Vern Trimble
Mitchellville
Hoa
Everette Liggett
Seymour
Moravia High School
Frank A. Wilder
Moulton
United Brethren Church
B. O. Shepherd
Kansas City
Bivin
Heen
Noah Stocker
Unionville
American Legion
Tine
U. 0. Main
W. W. Tracy
Moravia Prepares July Fourth Celebration Plans
Elaborate preparations underway in Moravia for the annual July Fourth celebration as civic groups organize events and activities. A review of the second half of 1982 will be provided in the next Union issue.
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Moravia
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Church News
M. E. Church Notes
Mrs. Boshak
Kinser Valley
Franklin
Briardale
Lie
J. W. Hughes
M. E. Sunday School
Kate McKenn
Lenna Wailes
Progressive Club
J. F. Albert
Bridget
Dwight Weatherly
Bedford
Town
Jerry Dean
Ellis Glancy
Panora
Wilbur Smith
J.T. Cline
Ellia Carrick
Orville Smith
Allegra
Paul Smith
Naples, & C
Wells, Minn
Bill Wilson
Bill Gull
Hattie Stillman
Forest Main
Ed. Purvis
Iconium
Conium Church
John Smithburg
Albert
Senate
Hoover Glen
Arlene Dodd
Dorothy Dodd
Harris Stafford
George Washington
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Lodge
Francis Miller
Appanoose County
George
Chet Broshar
Tea Taper Tavern
Marlon Day
Rosamond Reid
Sally Lee Dixon
Dixie
Miss da
Gloria Sherwood
Jarome
Celeste
Gloria
Dorothy McKern
Gertrude Green
Annabeth Keamer
Dorothy Alice Donald Gardner
Margie Drake
Wanda Jones
Leo Kaster
Guy Argot
Harold Hawk Clelk Coulson
Albert Turner
Josephine Scott
Mildred Smith
DR. Hess
Smith & Veach Drug Store
Ward's Grocery
Morton
Ankage
N.R. Ward
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