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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1952

Page

4

Moravia Teams Pull Off Pair of Wins Over Blakesburg

Moravia high school basketball opened Tuesday with both girls and boys defeating Blakesburg on home floor. Girls won 49 to 24 led by Joyce Martin with 30 points and Fern Kelley strong on defense. Boys game featured 58 fouls and Dean Easter top scoring with 27 as Moravia prevailed 58 to 36.

Moravia High School Blakesburg Moravian Joyce Martin Fern Kelley Moravia Moravia FG Hiatt Martin Sawvel McDane Jordan Kelley Vanice Pee Ome Dean Easter Wayne Wolf George Woodward Wilson Bakesburg Iit Pulaski Udell Winnipeg Moravia Irls Tassell Moravia Guards Joyce Martin H Very Joyce Matt Ting FE J Fartin M. Hiatt McDanel Kelley Vance Udell ET Spurgeon Silliman Whisler Hopkins Salladay Est Ponearss Moravia Mo’hawks Oravia Helton Seco Dean Kaeter Sotie J. Weak Dicks Morris Isher L. Wolf Tomlin Jer Woodward Jordan Underwood Underwood Hunt Greene Walker Scott L Kirk Powell Kirk

Iconium Methodist New Year Attendance Report

Attendance at Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. was noted. The sermon titled Who Has The Pasa-word? will be delivered. Young people meet at Kenny Brown's home at 7:00 p.m. for fellowship hour.

Iconium Methodist Kenny Brown

Friendly United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule and Topics

Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Evan Stroud holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Prayer at the parsonage Thursday 7:30 p.m. W. S. W. meets Friday. Lesson topics include Christ Calls America and What My Church Can Do. Jan 13 is Evangelistic Emphasis Day. Marion Condra leads Youth Fellowship at 6:30. Every member should be present.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason Christ America Zell Gallens Marion Condra

Church of the Nazarene conducts varied services in revival atmosphere

Glen Cantrell pastors Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A 7:00 p.m. Young People service and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service fill the day. Evening revival meetings draw souls to the altar while Thursday meetings study The Labor of Love for eight weeks.

Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell Harley Woodward Young Peoples

Joint Installation of Moravia Eastern Stars and Masons

Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Howard Evang were installed as worthy matron and patron of Moravia Eastern Stars while Loyd Carter became worshipful master of the Masonic order during a joint ceremony on Wednesday evening January 2. Installing officers included Mrs. George Scott and others. refreshments followed hosted by several members.

Leonard Palmer Howard Evang Moravia Eastern Stars Loyd Carter Masonic Order George Scott Lloyd Rose D. E. Bishop C. C. Coulson Don Wolf P. K. Horner Don Pettibone George Wineler

Wesley Methodist Church Service Schedule and WSC Meeting

Grave Methodist Church lists Rev. Martin Greer preaching begin each day with God at 10 00 am with Sunday School led by Mrg Karl Tuttle and morning worship at 11 00 am The W S C S will meet Wednesday January 16 for their regular meeting Wesley Methodist Church with Pastor Rev Martin Greer holds 9 45 am morning worship and Sunday School at 10 30 am with Virgil Dooley as superintendent

Grave Wesley Methodist Church Martin Greer Virgil Dooley

Church services and events for Louis Schaffner era

Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10:00 with Mrs. Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion and sermon at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 7:00, song service and sermon at 7:30. Prayer meeting at Louis Schaffner home Thursday. New Year wishes to all.

Church of Christ Louie V. Schaffner Winnie DuVall Christian Endeavor Louis Schaffner

Moravia High School Mohawk Wins National Contest Award

The 1951 Moravia high school annual Mohawk earned a third place in a nation wide contest run by the Columbia Scholastic Press Assn. at Columbia University New York. editors Harold Loch Mary Low McDonough with others. 98 pages. criticisms given to improve the 1952 annual.

Moravia Columbia Scholastic Press Assn Columbia University of New Jean Long Joan Callen George Scott Larry Tadlock Oard Columbia University

Rebekah Team Installs Lodges in Moulton and Centerville

Mrs. Raymond Ashby and her district deputy install Moulton Rebekah lodge with Moulton Odd Fellows at the Legion hall Thursday. Attendees included Raymond Ashby and many others. On Monday the team traveled to Centerville to install Centerville Rebekah and I O O F lodges with the Moulton Odd Fellows team.

Raymond. Ashby Moulton Rebekah Lodge Moulton Odd Fellows Moulton Legion Hall Moulton Raymond Ashby Fred Buckmaster George Firkins Nell Utterback Leonard Palmer Gerald Morgan Ivan Harsh Frank Wilson Harry Felton Tra Robb Raymond Charity Harold Hudgens J. P.day Centerville Centerville Rebekah and

Auxiliary to Hold Pancake Supper Wednesday

American Legion Auxiliary will host a pancake supper and card party at the Post Home on Wednesday evening January 9 with serving from 6:00 to 7:30.

Legton Auxiliary Post Home

Hamiltons Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House

Homer Hamilton and Myrtle Taylor celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. Married January 13, 1902, they lived in South Dakota 32 years, now reside near Moravia Iowa on a farm. They have three sons Forrest Bernard Theodore and two daughters Ruth and Irene, 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Homer Hamilton Myrtle Taylor Justice of the Peace Centerville South Dakota Iowa Moravia Forrest Holloman New Mexico Bernard Barnard Theodore

E T C Club Meeting With Mrs Hiatt And Mrs Main

Mrs Lee Hiatt hosted the E T C club on Thursday afternoon with Mrs A O Main overseeing the program. Roll call noted New Year resolutions. George Firking ran the mystery box. refreshments were served. The Women’s Society of World Service plans a 7 30 pm Friday meeting with Rey and Mrs Evan Stroud for January. Mr and Mrs Fred Buckmaster were dinner guests of daughter Garnet Jonough and Mary Lou Sugg.

Lee Hiatt E. T. C. Club A. O. Main New Years George Firking Women's Society of World Service Rey Evan Stroud Fred Buckmaster Garnet Jonough Mary Lou Sugg

Band Mothers Meet at School House

The Band Mothers club met Wednesday afternoon at the school building with Mrs Art Fox presiding. Supt John Gard gave a talk. During the social hour cookies and coffee were served by Mrs Curtis Tomlin, Mrs Bert Turner, and Mrs George Firkins.

Band Mothers Club Art Fox John Gard Curtis Tomlin Bert Turner George Firkins

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

I wish to thank everyone for the gifts cards and Sunshine basket sent me since I have been ill They were greatly appreciated Mrs James Kaster

James Kaster

Farm Bureau Kick-off Dinner Planned in Centerville

Moravia fire department battled a chimney sparked blaze at R R Exline home two miles north of Iconium. Roof damage confined to a kitchen addition. main two story house saved. County Farm Bureau kickoff Jan 14 at 6 30 pm in Centerville Methodist church basement with 200 volunteers, aiming for 858 member families in Appanoose County and 133 889 statewide.

Moravia Fire Department R. R. Exline Exline Iconium Roy Rinehart Centerville Rinehart Extine Appanoose County Farm Bureau Methodist Church Farm Bureau Howard Harper Moravia E. M. Woods Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Captain Two Quota Paul McCord Bellair Gene Exline Caldwell Elbert Perry Chariton Kenneth Hiatt Douglas Harold Blair Franklin Harley Sulser Independence B. H. Beaty Johns W. R. Hefner Lincoln Emil Bullard Pleasant Howard Burkland Sharon Guy Argo Taylor Wilbur Hollenbeck Udell Jim Herron Union John Broshar Vermillion Ralph Pfannebecker Walnut Jim Cochran Washington Carl Murrell Wells Tor Yare Yedt

Mrs Tillmont Surprised By School District

Pleasant Hill patrons staged a Friday birthday surprise for teacher Lula R. Tillmont on Jan 4. They presented a woolen blanket and handkerchief, then Mrs. Tillmont announced a four quarter holiday. Mothers served ice cream and cake to a group including Mansell Tarbell, Elbert Moore, Gerald Vickroy, Roy Argo, DeWayne Moore, Gray Penfield, and several McAninch families, with several others absent.

Pleasant Hill School District Lula R. Tillmont Mansell Tarbell Johnny Elbert Moore Gerald Vickroy Roy Argo Gerald Dewayne Moore Gray Penfield John McAninch J. W.mcaninch J. J. McAninch Lloyd Massman Sheldon Stednium Harold Taylor George Curtis Bert Ballanger

Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Holds Quarterly Conference

The Rev. Evan Stroud led Moravia EUB through its third quarterly conference at the Swaim store. A large board of administration attended and a dominating committee including Mrs. Almont Main M. K. Blackman and E. G. Hawk was named for officers for the coming year. Plans were set for a ground hog supper on February 2 and various church matters were discussed.

Evan Stroud Moravia Stroud

Family Night at Grace Methodist Church

Grace Methodist Church hosted a Wednesday family night with a cooperative supper at 6 30. During social time Rev Greer presented slides while committees for kitchen dining room and program worked under Mrs Veach and Mrs Martin reer.

Grace Methodist Church Greer Gon Veach Martin Reer

Mrs F Swaim Hosts Jolly Dozen Club Gathering

Jolly Dozen club met with Mrs Frank Swaim on Thursday afternoon. Rook was played with prizes awarded to Zula Taylor Amy Lock sman and Homer Hamilton. Guests included Zula and Cynthia Taylor. Refreshments of sandwiches salad potato chips mints and coffee were served.

Jolly Dozen Club Frank Swaim Zula Taylor Amy Locksman Homer Hamilton Zula Cynthia Taylor

Exline and Rinehart Thank Moravia Firefighters

Mr and Mrs R P Exline and Mr and Mrs Roy C Rinehart express gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department for quick response and to neighbors who helped control the fire at their farm home and assisted in cleaning up and moving back in after the blaze.

Moravia

Wanted Christmas Cards Sent To Glenwood Home

Wanted by Mrs Fanchen Winsler to collect discarded Christmas cards for Glenwood home parish art and pastire work. Please call or bring them to Mrs Fanchen Winsler for forwarding.

Sunshine Club Hosts Co op Dinner and Meeting

A new year began for the Sunshine club with a Jan 2 meeting led by Clyde and Darlene Gladfelder. Members embroidered tea towels, enjoyed a noon cooperative meal, and played quiz games with prizes won by Lela Harrison Eva Boyer Vanetta McKern Mamie Tisue and Rissie Gladfelder.

Sunshine Club Clyde Darlene Gladfelder Rissie Rizes Mra Harley Tisue Pearsie Foyer Ue Megene Gladelder Ray Harrison Kenneth Gladfelder Gene Lyndon McDanel Clark McKern Marcia Sharon Bert McKern Darlene Clyde Gladfelder Jesse Gladfelder

Franklin Farmers Meet Monday Evening

The Franklin Farmers met Monday evening January 7 with full attendance. Members listed include Jerry Brown James McCord Larry Derby Lynn Sweeden Franklin Rinehart W G O'Hara Bob Potts Gary Perry Charles Jennings and leader George McComb with guest John Hoffman. Refreshments were served by Bob Potts.

Pee Tess Jerry Brown James McCord Larry Derby Lynn Sweeden Franklin Rinehart W. G. O'Hara Bob Potts Gary Perry Charles Jennings George McComb John Hoffman

Two Soldiers Listed With Service Details

Pvt. Bobbie DW Whicker reports welding in the engineering company and outdoor sports duties in the Canal Zone while Pvt. Richard D. McCrory recently joined the Marine Corps in San Diego California. Both provide addresses and unit details as part of service notices.

Bobbie Whicker Poo Pvt Bobbie DW Whicker Pat B Ats Co Ft. Shenmeste Canal Zone Richard McCrory Marine Corps California Richard D. McCrory San Diego

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Cavacaes Morayla Mohawkettes van Meter Burke Tasnell Mitt Sawyer Geraldine Vance Kathryn MacDanel Joyce Hiatt Wanda Tomlin Nellie DuVall Joyce Brain Wanda Jordan Chirley Paxston Norma Cochran Carole Sroshar Beverly Woodward Kim Woodward Nuagld Dicks Doho Veak Dean Haster L. E. Jordan Lloyd Wilt Lyle Morris Harl Fisher Leonard Veak Paul Wilson Richard Toralin Jack Hopkins Ivan Helton Rebekah E.T. C. Club Band Mothers Rinehart Farm Tillmont Swaim Store Mrs. F. Swaim Fanchen Winglex Franklin Farmers Eugene Tisueagon St. Joseph Hospital
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