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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1949

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Services Held for C M McFatridge Moravia Leader and Former Mayor

Charles Merritt McFatridge longtime Moravia figure and former mayor died Saturday aged 77. He built Moravia’s first telephone exchange and helped organize the annual fall festival. He served as a state representative in 1935 and led McFatridge Coulgon real estate and insurance. Funeral Monday at Turner Funeral Home with interment at Hillcrest. Masonic rites and choir songs noted.

Moravia Waunelta’ McConnell Mr. McFatridge Monroe County Melissa McFatridge Appanoose County General Assembly McFatridge & Coulgon Real Estate Masonic Lodge Ella Beatty Rowena Harris Bill Harris Wras Lyda Kean Vancouver B. C Exspert Malraberg Minneapolis Edna Coulson George Wingler George Firkins Whispering Hope Fanchen Winsler Carl Black Howard Smith Richard Margery Tracy George Don Wolf Ted Hehler Don Pettibone P. K. Harner Norman Ward Harry Pesiaon Hillcrest Cemetery McFatridge Donald Harris Gary Ind Ray Megrew Osceola Herbert Meygrew Anamosa Bob Helton Des Moines Peggy Megrew Bill Oskaloosa Robert M. Megrew Creston

Ace Morrison Returns From Holiday Visit To Montana Ranch

Ace Morrison visiting family over the holidays with Mr and Mrs John A Morrison and sister Mrs Robert White. He departed Friday for Joliet Montana where he and brother Les own and operate a ranch. The operation runs about 300 head of cattle on roughly 4000 acres, 260 irrigated.

John A. Morrison Robert White Ace Morrison Joliet Montana Les

Masons and Stars Install Officers

A joint installation of Masonic and Eastern Star officers was held at the Masonic hall Monday evening. Masonic officers installed include Worshipful Master Don Wolf and others. Star officers list features Doris Wilson as Worthy Matron and Trenton Wilson as Worthy Patron among many named members. Refreshments were served after the ceremonies.

Masonic Eastern Star Masonic Hall Don Wolf Harry Pearson Claude Hawk P. K. Horner C. C. Coulson Norman Ward Kenneth Condra Guy Argo Loyd Carter George Scott Lester Brain Tyler Harold Mason Star Worthy Doris Wilson Trenton Wilson Marie Evans Howard Evans Lucille Carter Effie Gollaher Leona’ Scott Louemma Palmer Edna Davis Louise Wolf Marjorie Coulson Adah Mae Hickman Ruth Pearl Black Maxine Main Martha Glennie Dicks Electa Dorothy Turner Warder Fern Hudgens Sentinel

X Rays Go to Busy 4 H Club for New Machine

Thirteen 4 H members from Busy club helped inaugurate a new X ray unit at the hospital last Friday. The machine, financed by Christmas seal sales, will be available through clinics for organized groups. All school children helped with the sale, and 12 4 H members were TB free with two showing cold symptoms.

Busy Cleb Frank Miller 4-H T. B

Millers Entertain at Progressive Party

Mr and Mrs Theo Miller graciously hosted a New Year Eve Progressive Club watch party. Four bridge tables competed with prizes won by Mrs Howard Smith Lester Brain and John Veach. A cooperative lunch followed with hot meat sandwiches pickles olives pies and coffee.

Theo Miller Progressive Club Howard Smith Lester Brain John Veach

Double Eight Club Hosts New Year Watch Party

Members of the Double Eight club gathered for a cooperative supper and watch party at Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse home on New Year’s Eve. Assisted by Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bisby, four tables of ecards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ben Pettibone, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black, Pearl Broshar, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. Cokes were served and the new year was welcomed.

Double Eight T. J. Luse L. F. Bisby Ben Pettibone Carl Black Pearl Broshar Kenneth Condra

Oyster Stew Watch Party At Vess Hiatt's Home

Oyster stew and trim mings were served at six o'clock New Year's Eve at the Vess Hiatt home. After supper two youth tables played games until the old year ended and the new year began.

Vess Hiatt’s Vess Hiatt

Taylor Toilers 4 H Club Meeting Report

Taylor Toilers 4 H Club met at Earl Boyes home Bee with Carolyn as hostess. Meeting opened by president Virginia Histt at 4 welock with pledge. Roll call answered by What I Got for Xnias. Members discussed Questions on Discussion Rio Feed Records and Costs for our Record Bucks. Attendees included Virginia Wists Jery Penibone Carolyn Boyer Betty Hash Ann Pettibone Richard Tumlin Robert Hiatt Robert Carter Judy Boyer Jim Bon Pettibone Jim George Turner and 3 bk w members. Leaders Earnest Hiatt and several parents attended. Deleds telesiments of apples pep cork balls and cores were served. Next meeting at Ivan Harsh home ten 25 with Betty hostess.

Taylor Toilers Earl Boyes Home Carolyn Virginia Histt Welock Rio Virginis Wists Jery Penibone Carolyn Boyer Betty Hash Ann Pettibone Richard Tumlin Robert Hiatt Robert Carter Judy Boyer Jim Bon Pettibone Jim George Turner Bkw Karleen Fischer Earnest Hiatt Earnest Hiett Saundra Bat Pettibone Tomish Curtis Tomlin Loyd Carter Virginnie George Torper Naty Beth Kat Fischer Beverly Sudges Bart Boyer Rowe Renny Deleids Ivan Harsh Betty Ue Betty Hiteb Kreturtes

Booster Club to Install 1949 Officers

Moravia Booster Club will hold its regular meeting Friday January 7 at the Legion home. The American Legion Auxiliary will serve supper at 6 30. During the business meeting officers for 1949 will be installed. New officers are President Richard Veach Vice President Albert Witherby Secretary Bert Turner Treasurer Mrs Rowena McFatridge.

Moravia Legion American Legion Auxiliary Richard Veach Albert Witherby Bert Turner Rowena McFatridge

City Snow and Ice Law Urges Prompt Sidewalk Removal

City ordinance requires that snow and ice be removed from sidewalks as soon as possible. Please observe. P. K. Horner, Mayor.

P.K. Horner

Moravia to Install W. S. C. Officers Sunday

Mrs Reba Henn of Des Moines will install officers of the Methodist W S C at 11 a m Sunday Jan 10 in Moravia Officers elect should meet at the church at 7 30 Friday evening Gladsic Pennington Secretary

Reba Henn Des Moines Moravia The Methodist W. 8. C. S Gladsic Pennington

Church Services And Sermon Topics For Sunday

Church activities include a 9:46 a.m. service with sermon Paul's Desire to God for Us from Ephesians 3 13 19. At 10:45 a.m. Lord's Supper reference Acts 20 7 1 Cor 11 20. Bible school at 11:00 a.m. with Eugene McCrory. Sunday evening 7:30 Singing and preaching by Clarence Schaffner. Bible study at Mrs Atkins home Friday 7:30. Topic: What the Bible teaches about false teachers. attitudes toward them. actions advised.

Paul Eugene McCrory Clarence Schaffner Atkins Titus Iohn

Church of Christ Iconium Service Schedule

Church schedule lists Bible School at 10:00 a m and Lord's Supper at 11:00 a m followed by singing and preaching with a sermon Does God Have a Name Evening service at 7:80 p m includes singing and sermon on What It Means to Confess Christ Wednesday Bible study at A J Brown home welcomes all at 7:30 p m

Church OF Christ Iconium A. J. Brown

Nazarene church schedule and visit by Rev George MacLean

Church of the Nazarene with 10:00 Sunday School led by M H Johnson at 11:00 Morning Worship and 7:30 Thursday prayer meeting. Rev George MacLean of Ottumwa to preach next Sunday Jan 9 and Jan 16. Cottage prayer at Forrest Main home with Mrs Carson Jordan. N B P 8 leader Sunday evening Frank Woodward. W F M 5 met with Mrs Forrest Main Wednesday afternoon.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hahn M. H. Johnson George MacLearn Ottumwa Forrest Main Carson Jordan Frank Woodward

Hilton Church Service Highlights for January 9

Hilton Church led by Pastor P. Trestie held Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a church service at 11 a.m. The sermon centered on personal responsibility to God. New Year's Eve events included a brief program and luncheon after the service, with questions about 1949.

Hilton

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Listed

Church notes list Pastor C. L. Young and Sunday School superintendent Harald Mason with Sunday School at 10 50 am Worship at 6 30 pm Youth Fellowship for high school and junior groups Intermediates CE at 7 30 pm Evening worship at 7 00 am Thursday prayer meeting indicated in the schedule

Evangelical United Brethren Church Br. C. L

Grace Methodist Church Worship Schedule

Muravin Iowa Grace Methodist Church lists minister Waunelta McConnell with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship. Wesley Methodist Church Wauteis McConnell with morning worship at 1 p m on Sunday.

Grace Methodist Church Muravin Lowa Wesley Methodist Church Wauteis McConnell

Kaster Bros Coal Co Becomes Eastern Coal Co

Sorrest Kaster buys Orph Kaster's share in the family firm reorganizing the Kaster Bros Coal Co into Eastern Coal Co. The mine northeast of Rathbun remains in operation. The firm, originally formed by Philby Orph and Forrest Kester with Win Kaster, will continue services under the new name with the same public presence and telephone 133.

Eastér Coal Co

Moravia Post Office Enjoys Best December Receipts

Moravia Post Office reports its best December in history with total three month receipts over 3700 dollars, possibly a national record for towns of 700 to 800 population. Rate changes approved by Congress take effect January 1 including Air Mail and First Class increases, with new charges across a wide range of services from air mail post cards to insured and registered mail.

Postmagi Don Pettibone Moravia Post Ofice Senta

Veterans Commissioned Under Army Program

Veterans from Nebraska and Iowa have been commissioned as Second Lieutenants direct from civilian life and are now at schools of specialized training. Gene J. Katter of the Centerville Recruiting Station announced the new lieutenants: Julius J. Jorgensen Omaha, Julius Jorgensen, James G. Hill Hastings, Robert J. Benson Boone, Harold Gillespie Des Moines, Alvin E. Adkins Sheldon, Glenn W. Atkinson Des Moines, William C. Coats Ames. The program remains in effect. applicants must have one year active service since 1947, U.S. citizenship, two years of college, pass a classification test with 110+, and meet physical requirements. Moravis-area residents are invited to visit the Centerville recruiting station for full details.

Nebraska Iowa Gene J. Katter Centerville Julius J. Jorgensen Omaha James G. Hill Hastings Robert J. Benson Boone Harold Gillespie Akrus Hal ‘F, Gilson Des Moines Alvin E. Adkins Sheldon Glenn W. Atkinson, Jr William C. Coats Ames Jaws M! Set Katter United States Moravis U.S. Army U.S. Air Force E. State St

Local Social Notes From Des Moines and Nearby Towns

A fragmentary social note lists attendees from Des Moines and nearby areas including Mrs. B Hart of Centersville, Roth Gibbons of Upder Falls, Delores Bisby, and Mr. and Mrs. Moxy Mc Donongh at a gathering with Warren Duvall. The text is garbled but indicates a community event with several named guests.

DuVel Tieine Prisoil Wele Blaueh Grehali Len Moines B Hart Cemtersille Roth Gibbons Upder Falls Delores Bisby Moxy McDonongh

Alberta Rick Weds Pfc Samuel Lingren

Mrs Albert Rick of Des Moines announces the marriage of her daughter Alberta of Moravia to Pfc Samuel L Lingren of Albia on December 28 1948. The single ring ceremony was at the bridegroom’s brother in law and sister’s Des Moines home. Attendants were Miss Marcella Lingren and Miss Lillian Rick. Afterward the party traveled to Albia for a wedding dinner. Pfc Lingren returned January 4 to Chanute Field Illinois for technical school.

Albert Rick Des Moines Alberta Moravia Pfc Samuel L .Lingren Albia Kenneth Burkinbine W. A. Houghton Marcella Lingren Misa Lillian Rick Clifford Croyed Lingren Pfe Sam Lingren Clifford Lingren Glenna Moravia High School Chanute Field

Kensington Club Meets With Mrs Oehler

The Kensington club ladies held a delayed Christmas gift exchange at Louise Oehler's home last Thursday. President Mae Luse led readings and a contest won by Mrs. Bishop. Christmas carols accompanied by Mrs. Bishop at the piano followed letters from several members and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Oehler.

Kensington Club Louise Qoehler Mae Luse Bishop Selby

Junior C E Tiolds New Year Party At Church

Twenty one members of the Junior Christian Endeavor Society and guests gathered at the Evangelical United Brethren church parlors for a New Year’s Eve program. Mitzi Sawvel and Carol Broshar offered songs and a humorous radio style program with a scripture reminder and prayer. Wendell and Margaret Condra and Bill Bishop led games. Refreshments at eleven featured sandwiches cookies and cocoa served by Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden and Marion Condra who also did decorations. The basement wore red and yellow crepe streamers and a Happy New Year placard for visitors. An out-of-town guest Joyce Ellen Houser of Centerville attended.

Junior Christian Endeavor Society Evangelical United Brethren Church Mitzi Sawvel Carol Broshar Wendell Margaret Condra Bill Bishop Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden Marion Condra I Decoration Joyce Ellen Houser Centerville

Taylor-Ettes Meet at Home of Leader

The regular meeting of the Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club was held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Bayer on December 27 1948. President Virginia Carter called the meeting to order at 8 00 p m. Members answered roll with The First Improvement I Plan to Make. Minutes were read and approved. The pledge to the flag was given. Carolyn Boyer demonstrated an Interesting Color Scheme. Discussion topic was Do I Have an Interesting Colour Scheme in My Bedroom The evening project was making a gift for mothers. Old and new business discussed. refreshments served by Dorothy Boyer with assistance from Don Pettibone and Ernest Hiatt. Those present included several families and members Roberta Beng Carolyn Buyer Virginia Carter Karlene Fischer Vern and Twila Foster Berry Harsh Mary Beth Yarner Virginia and Sandra Hiatt Ann Pettibone Charlene Burns. Kathryn McDane unable to attend due to illness. Each member brought a sunshine basket to be presented. Virginia Hiatt, Reporter.

Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Dorothy Bayer Virginia Carter Carolyn Boyer Kathryn Mc Dane Virginia Hialt

Post-Christmas Dinner Guests Attend Brown Anniversary

Yow children of Mr and Mrs Andy Brown gathered at their home Sunday for the Post Christmas dinner and to observe the anniversary of Mrs Brown. Present were Mrs Birdie Main and son Dwight, Mr Gil Mee, Lloyd Beatty and family, My Butler, Mr gid Mee, Don Aber and sons of Marshalltown, Me Wr. and Mrs Versal Hough Edd yille, Mis and Mrs Liesd Brown wnd fairly, Me. and Mire Buonell Brive, Mes Bery Biveu and Kei neth.

Andy Brown The Post Brown Birdie Main Dwight Gil Mee Lloyd Beatty Gid Mee Don Aber Marshalltown Versal Hough Edd Yille Mis Liesd Brown Mire Buonell Brive Mes Bery Biveu Keineth

Moravia Teams Hold Narrow Losses at Home

Moravia boys led most of the game but shot poorly from the line, losing 29 to 26 to Melrose while Moravia girls were defeated 42 to 26 by Ottumwa’s Iowa Success. Hiner scored 12 and Tracy 10 for Moravia. McGrath led Melrose with 15.

Morrison Melrose Towa Ottumwa Moravia Boys Moravia Sull Moravia Hiner Tracy McGrath Iowa Success Business College Alftime Rick Watts Iowa Success Cincinnati Mystic Boys

Basketball Schedule for Jan Dates at Home and Away

Jan 7 Cincinnati home games for boys and girls. Jan 10 Mystic home games for boys and girls. Jan 11 Numa away boys. Jan 14 Moulton home boys. Jan 18 Allerton home boys. Jan 21 Lovilia away boys. Jan 25 Blakesburg home boys and girls.

Cincinnati Mystic Numa Moulton Allerton Lovilia Blakesburg

Steak Supper at McAninch Home New Year Party

Mr and Mrs John McAninch hosted a New Year Eve steak supper attended by George Steel and wife Clara Morrison Con dra Condra Richard McIntyre Jay Argo James McAninch Connie Max Mrs John McAninch Charlotte and others. George Steel provided the T bone steaks. the group enjoyed a social evening, saw the old year out and welcomed the new year in.

John McAninch George Steel Clara Morrison Paul Condra Centerville Richard McIntyre Promise City Jay Argo James McAninch Connie Max Charlotte

Legion Raising Funds for Siren in Moravia

Moravia Community Fire Department plans a loud durable siren to serve rural areas. Basil Cowell Post volunteers assist Booster Club to raise funds, aiming 400 dollars with 100 already contributed, and donations may be left with Legion Commander Harry Pearson. A noon weekday siren test and a home talent event are planned at the school building to boost support.

Moravia Basil Cowell Booster Club Legion Harry Pearson Truel

Surprise Supper for Linnie Hilton

Linnie Hilton was surprised at a late evening birthday supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs Harold Holder of Centerville Mr and Mrs Bill Hefner and Norman Mr and Mrs Kenneth Owen and Keith of Jerome Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Virginia and Bob cane. The gathering featured music visiting and cards and ended with the birthday song.

Linnie Hilton Harold Holder Centerville Bill Hefner Norman Kenneth Owen Keith Jerome Loyd Carter Virginia Bob Cane Ecards

New Year Guests at Woodward Home Party

Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward hosted New Year's Day gathering with Mrs O G Woodward and many relatives from Udell Blakesbury and local areas including Mr and Mrs Frederick Koehler Noah Stocker F E Boyer Gaylord Main Joanne Prank Woodward Ronald Woodward Karen Ronnie and Mrs Harry Woodward. A cooperative dinner followed at noon.

Wm. Woodward O. G. Woodward Frederick Koehler Udell Noah Stocker Blakesbury F. E. Boyer Gaylord Main Joanne Prank Wood Ward Ronald Woodward Karen Ronnie Harry Woodward

Birthday Supper for Linnie Hilton Attended by Family

A birthday supper was held Wednesday evening in honor of Linnie Hilton. Attending were his mother Mrs Was Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reeves and daughter Eta Annette Bradley, Mrs. Doyle Hampton, Doneld and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Carter, Virginia and Bob, and Mrs. Linnie Hilton. The cake was baked by his niece Heta Reeves.

Linnie Hilton Shoner Was. Hilton Bill Reeves Daugter Eta Annette Bradley Doyle Hampton Doneld Ronald Loyd Carter Virginia Bob Heta Reeves

Yaylur Aides Oreet Lesson At Louise Wolf Home

The Yaylur Aides meet Wednesday January 12 at Louise Wolf's home. Roll call will be My Met Peeve and the lesson will be vadads hat Sarissy. Mes Merle Wittes Janet Fox Monisa Fischer assist with the lesson. Ladica etiby embroidery Beups. Bavline Hilton Charities listed.

Yaylur Louise Wolf My Met Peeve Vadads Hat Sarissy Mes Merle Wittes Janet Fox Monisa Fischer Ladica Etiby Dla Bavline Hilton Charities

Bogarts Observe 34th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart observed their 34th wedding anniversary Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pearl Hiner and son Delmar attended as dinner guests.

Chris Bogart Pearl Hiner Delmar

Hospital to Home Reports Improve for Local Patient

Emma Wool, evacuated from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville after surgery, returned to her home west of Moravia Sunday and is reported to be improving. C. D. DuVall, who had his leg amputated in a Des Moines hospital, has returned to his Moravia home.

Emma Wool St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Moravia C. D. DuVall Des Moines Hospital

Correction notice for wedding and Christmas greetings

An error occurred in the wedding listing and a Christmas message from Mr and Mrs Wi swele at the Jib Rubb home. Readers are asked to overlook the mistaken lines and note that care will be taken to prevent similar typos.

Mrs. Wiswele Aury

In Appreciation for Neighbors and Friends

Miss Emma Wood thanks neighbors and friends for cards letters and flowers sent during hospitalization. She expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gestures and support.

Thanking neighbors for kind cards and flowers

A note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for the many nice cards and flowers sent to Mr. DuVail while in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. P. DuVall sign the message.

Mr. DuVail

Message of thanks for ecards gifts and flowers

Expressing gratitude to all who sent ecards gifts and flowers for the sender Kathryn McDanel.

Van Dorin Family Social Notes From a Snowy Week

A snow laden week features Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Van Dorin hosting visits with friends including the Hawks, the Gardners, and the Faber family. Jaunts include New Year gatherings, church afters, and dinners at various Van Dorin and related homes. Several households report relatives staying or visiting through Friday to Sunday, with light health notes and neighborly updates.

Mro and Mes Basil Tatlock Welcome New Baby at St Joseph

Mr and Mrs Basil Tatlock announce the birth of their child at St Joseph Hospital, Butetville. The baby, named Xern Mun Dey, is reported to be in good condition with registrar Cherles Grant handling the details.

Mro Mes Basil Tatlock Xern Mundey Tius Joseph Hospi Butetville Cherles Grant

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