Masons Install New Officers In Moravia Rite
At a joint public installation the Moravia Eastern Star chapter selected Mrs. Vera Moore as Worthy Matron. retiring Matron Katherine Charity gave a farewell. Installing officers included Mrs. Icel Brohar and Mrs. Marjorie Coulson. Rainbow Girls presented, then officers were formally installed with Mr. and Mrs. Kincade visiting for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Véra Moore
Moravia
Eastern Star
Katherine Charity
Dharity
Icel Brohar
Marshall
Marjorie Coulson
Loyd Carter
Vera Moore
Elbert Moore
Ray Chaorley
Janet
Hele Johnson
Dick Johnson
D.‘E. Bishop
Dorothy Turner
Phyllis Dicks
Leona Scott
Opal Deedtick
Glennie Dicks
Pearl Black
Adah
Doris Wilson
Ruth
Louemma Palmer
Esther
Winifred Schrodt
Electa
George Scott
Sentinel
Icel Broshar
Martha
Lucille Garter
Rather
Charity
Opal Deedrick
P. K. Horner
Lu“™- Carter
Lloyd Rose
Bob Carter
Dwight Kincade
Youth Rally At B U B Church In Moravia
Delegations from Evang elical United Brethren churches at Chariton Russell Seymour Albia Souilia Norwood Moravia attended the sub district youth rally at Moravia church Thursday evening. Dr A V Howland of Westmar College LeMars delivered an inspiring message. Rev and Mrs Wallace Rehner of Russell provided special music. A fellowship hour followed with Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante Harold Mason and Rev Lynn King guiding games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren
Chariton
Russell
Seymour
Albia
Souilia
Norwood
Moravia
A. V. Howland
Westmar Colllege
LeMars
Wallace Rehner
Russells
Carl VanZante
Harold Mason
Lynn King
Flossie Patterson Rites Held in Wheatland Wyoming
Funeral services were held for Flossie Arlene Patterson at the Wheatland Methodist church. She died December 20 after a four year illness at age 41. She was born May 10, 1914 in Diamond and taught at Lewis school near Dwyer for six years. She and Nelson Patterson lived on a farm northwest of Wheatland for nine years. She was a Cottonwood Grange member and survived by husband, parents Elvy and wife, four brothers, one sister, an aunt and uncle, and ten cousins. The service was conducted by Revs J B Millsstead and Alfred Coolidge with interment in Wheatland cemetery. Casket bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Wyo
Flossie Arlene Patterson
Nelson
B. ‘Patterson
Diamond
Chugwater High School
Patterson
Greeley
Colo
Little Bear
Lewis
Dwyer
Cottonwood
Wilma van ‘Zee
Horse Creek
Fanny Hiner
Centerville
Iowa
Frank Chambers
Blakesburg
J. B. Milsstead
Alfred Coolidge
Everett van Zee
William van Zee
Elvy van Zee
Donald Gillaspie
Leslie Lewis
Robert Stroh
Ted Miller Estate Sale To Be Tuesday
One of the community’s largest farm sales in years will close out the estate of the late Clarence E. Ted Miller, with the sale set for Tuesday. A bill related to the sale appears in this issue of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Miller
Clarence E
Ted) Miller
Accident Demolishes Car Kills Jesse Lackender in Iowa Road Crash
Jesse J Lackender born October 10 1895 dies at 60 after his car struck a cement bridge abutment on the Moravia Scanium road between the Raymond Perry and Clarence Whitehead farms. He was reportedly en route to Chicago to inquire about cattle sale returns and leaves wife Mary Pitlick two daughters Vera Geigel and Velma Narrow two brothers Roy and Jake Lackender a sister Kate Ressler seven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral home and Great Methodist church near Iowa City with burial at Sharon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lackender
Moravia-Scanium
Raymond Perry
Clarence Whitehead
Moravia
Commission Company
Chicago
Jesse J. Lackender
Abe
Barbara Durst
Lackender
Johnson County
Iowa
Mary Pitlick
Vera Geigel
Amarillo
Texas
Velma Narrow
Norfolk
Virginia
Moravia Union
Basil Cowell
Turner Funeral Home
Banks Doggett
Great Methodist Church
Iowa City
Sharon Cemetery
Esther Perry Elected Shanghai Club President
The Shanghai club met December 28 with members and visitors, followed by a dinner. Officers elected include Esther Perry as president, Doris N Christy as vice president, and Lorraine Rinehart as secretary treasurer. A bridal shower for Betty Landgrebe Leppert is planned January 13 at the Shanghai schoolhouse. Rex Foster spent Monday evening with the Christy family near Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Doris
Elaine Christy
Ice Christy
Doris N
Barbara Christy
Dorothy
Karl Lee Calthoun
Esther Pertaine
Maréhert
Low Rines “de Scott
Connie Hill
Anna Landgrebe
Amy Hiner
Evalee Walker
Lloyd Brown
Harold Young
Gerald Davison
Cora ‘Murphy
Fred
Allie
Earl Taylor
Hazel ‘Rinehart
Virginia Rinehart
Spirit Lake
Esther Perry
Doris N. Christy
Lorraine Rineharts
Betty Landgrebe Leppert
Shanghai School House
Lorraine Rinehart
Sec-Treas
Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Max McDonough Home
Moravia garden club met at Mrs Max McDonough’s home on Wednesday with 14 members and one guest Mrs Larry Brooks. Reports noted park shrubs in good shape and center at Gamble store. Christmas charity receipts totaled 46.52 plus juniors 12.74. the Christmas wrap and candy drive sent 62 boxes. officers were installed with gifts, mystery pals exchanged, and a mistletoe article, Farmers Wife talk, and closing poem featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden
Ihome
Max .McDonough
E. G. Hawk
Larry Brooks
Ralph McDonough
Park Committee
Garden Center
FE. G. Hawk
Max McDonough
Hawk
Ira Boyer
New Mexico
Ralph Davis
Warren DuVail
McDonough
Thanks for the kindness during my hospital stay
Thank you to everyone who sent cards and visited me while I was in the hospital. I also appreciate the help from neighbors, friends, and relatives with my home. Your kindness means a great deal. Jones
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Jones
Eastern Star Regular Meeting Set for January 10
A regular meeting of the Eastern Star is scheduled for Tuesday evening January 10 at 7 30 at the Masonic hall. Mrs Vera Moore W M and Mrs Mildred Bishop Secretary will conduct the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Vera Moore
W. M
Mildred Bishop
Secy
John Wesley film to be shown at Grace Methodist Church
The film John Wesley, shown Sunday at 7 30 p m at Grace Methodist Church Moravia, portrays the English evangelist's early rescue, mission work, and heartwarming conversion. Rev Grenfell notes the film’s limited initial release to Methodist churches and invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolor
John Wesley
America
Georgia
Church of England
Grenfell
Grace Methodist Church
Christmas thanks from the Murdy couple
Mr and Mrs W V Murdy express gratitude for kindness shown at Christmas including cards visits and food gifts They say they enjoyed every gesture and appreciate the generosity from friends and neighbors during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Murdy
Monroe Farmer In Legislative Race
Albert DeGeus a 45 year old Monroe county farmer announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senator from the Marion Monroe district. He chairs the Monroe County Board of Supervisors and served as chairman in 1955. DeGeus would succeed Leon Miller if elected. He cites county administration and 14 years as township education secretary as valuable senate experience. He farms in Pleasant township, is married with two children, and holds multiple farm and community memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert DeGeus
Montos County
Marion-Monroe
DeGeus
Monroe
Monroe County
Hugh W. Lundy
Albia
Leon Miller
Knoxville
State Tax Commission
Township Board of Education
Senate
Eddyville
DeGetis
Pleasant Township
Glen Molt
Oswego
Illinois
James L. Scott
Methodist Church
DeGetts
National Farmers’ Organization
The
Farm Bureau
First Christian Church Sets Jan 15 Sermon In 1956 Plans
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent hosts Sunday School at 10 am and Communion at 11 am with Bible Study led by Mrs Marshell Perry. Brother Donald Plum of Albia will deliver the 11 o clock sermon as the church invites rural and town members to worship with them through the new year 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Marshell Perry
Donald Plum
Albia
Christian Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedules
Rev Lynn J King and Earl Boyer announce Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Communion service with no evening service. Plan to attend Methodist church to view Life of John Wesley. Midweek service Wednesday 7:80 p.m. W.S.W.S. all day meeting Wednesday Jan 11. Ladies Aid to serve at Ted Miller farm sale Tuesday Jan 10 with pies donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Methodist
John Wesley
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Services and Event Notice
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev. John Grenfell as pastor and Mrs. Karl Tuttle as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship at 11 00 a m Evangelistic service 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday Jan 11 7 36 p m. A motion picture John Wesley will be shown at the service inviting attendees to learn from the life of John Wesley.
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John Wesley
Moravia
Grace Methodist
Grenell
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Nazarene church schedule announces services and meetings
Church of the Nazarene lists Pastor Rev. Donald R. Thurman and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior Society and peoples meeting at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting at the parsonage Wednesday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Junior Society and Peoples Meeting
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule
Sunday schedule at Fairview Grace Methodist Church lists Rev Blackstons as pastor and Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School begins at 9 00 a.m with worship at 9 40 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstons
Kermit Gladfelder
Brown assigned to 11th Airborne Division unit at Fort Campbell
John L. Brown, grandson of William A. Brown, route 2 Mora via, has been assigned to Head Quarters Company of the 51st Airborne Infantry, 11th Airborne Division Angles, at Fort Campbell Kentucky, serving as a teletype operator within his unit.
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John L. Brown
William A. Brown
Moravia
51Fth Airborne Infantry
11Th Airborne Division
Angles
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Assessors Named For Appanoose County
Appanoose County marks start of assessment work as Lloyd Roge reports town and township schedules and supplies issued. Soldiers exemption forms urged. list of assessors and their areas approved by county conference board includes Knapp Ward Centerville Moravia Rathbun Plano Numa Kuster Mystic Graham Moulton Ballew Exline Franklin Pleasant Morrison Udell Unionville Wagner Long Terry etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Roge
Appanoose
County Conference Board
Centerville
E. M. Knapp
In. R
Independence
Donald
Whitehead
Dougall
Frank Heckman
Johns
Walnut
Hallie Lotridge
Taylor
Union
Kermit Gladfelder
Moravia Boys Win Two As Girls Fall In Blakesburg Clash
Moravia split the Moravia Blakesburg games Tuesday with the girls losing 56-40 and the boys winning 59-46. Blakesburg’s strong defense and scorers Karen Anderson Helmick paced the girls, while Moravia’s Martin Sharon Walker Witt and Easter contributed. Blakesburg’s Anderson 28 Helmick 18 Thompson 12 led the winners, and Moravia’s Jim McCord 21 Luse 14 Hayes 8 paced the boys, who overcame injuries to finish strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Toggether
Karen Anderson
Helmick
Ah Pearly Seule
Markins
Martin
Sharon Walker
Witt
Easter
Jone
Anderson
Thompson
Moravia Boys
Blakesburg Boys
Eddyville
Moulton
Jim McCord
Luse
Hayes
Pfannebecker
Rose
Main
Tarbell
Russell
Larry Hayes
Dim McCord
Lovilla
Mystic
Notice: No Ladies Aid Dinner This Month
A local church announces there will be no Ladies Aid dinner at the Christian church this month. The next dinner is scheduled for February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Taylor Aid to Meet Mrs. Pettibone January 11
Notion Taylor Aid schedules a meeting with Mrs. Virginia Pettibone on January 11. The engagement aims to discuss community support and collaborative efforts. Pettibone is expected to outline local needs while Taylor Aid outlines available resources and assistance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Virginia Pettibone
First baby of the new year born in Cedar Rapids
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hiner of Cedar Rapids welcomed a daughter named Cheryl Jean at 2 10 AM on January 1, the first newborn of the year in Cedar Rapids. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hiner and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Cheryl Jean
Lew Hiner
Eibert Moore
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Masons
Paul Kincade
Frank Pitts
Kansas City
Kansas
Dewey Kincades
B.U.B. Church
Flossie
Shanghai Club
Rex Foster
Mrs. Boyle Christy
Merle Smith
Russell Hughes
Winsler
Carl, Black
O. C. Kuster
Lee Hiatt
Art Fox
Garden Club
Max. McDonough
Ray Sterritt
Des Moines
Veterans Auditorium
Leonard Gachs
Monroe Farmer
Sharon
Glenn McFall
Vermillion
Versal Robb
Washington
Otto Carr, Wells
Carl Murrell
MHS
Flight of the
Stork
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