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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
Mr H Elson head of Moravia s Vocational Agriculture announces an on the job farm training program may start soon with veterans directed by the local department. Special qualified instructors will be needed and all veterans should contact the department immediately if interested.
Agricultural college announces 1947 short courses at Iowa State and Ames with sessions in January February and March. Some meetings shift to nearby cities or radio, with updates via daily papers or Short Course Headquarters Ames. Courses include dairy, building industry, beekeeping, soil management, and agricultural credit, plus an evening farm school schedule starting January 20 focusing on milk quality and feed management.
On Monday January 20 Wm Gardner and John Hewitt announce a dissolution of partnership sale three and one miles southwest of Moravia with a full line of farm machinery livestock and feed at public auction Col U S Mangle will be auctioneer On Friday January 24 R C Wilson holds a closing out gate at his farm Burgher Wells and Peterson will be auctioneers Details in advertisement in this issue The Union offers to print sale bills and ads to reach a large audience.
Moravia girls dominated Mystic 87 to 22 Tuesday night in Mystic with a 26 0 halftime edge. Laws led with 14 points while Hannum and Winsler added 11 each as Moravia’s guards smothered Mystic early, allowing only two points in the first three quarters.
Moravia boys defeated Promise City 95 to 81 as Appanoose County Profs and Masonic lodges plan a meeting in Centerville. Moravia led 12 all at half, with Don Petti scoring 10 points and Dale Lawshone presiding as president. Trenton Wilson and Lloyd Rose hold officer roles, while other lodge members are invited to a District School of Instruction at Blakesburg Wave Land Lodge on January 23 and 24 with sessions at 9:30 AM and 2 PM.
The document lists the 1946 47 basketball schedule with dates for games including Rathbun an, Blakesburgh, Allerton, and Melrose. It notes sophomore play and a Tuesday game on January 31 with fragmented entries suggesting first and second boys teams.
The installing team for the Rebekah lodge visited Cincinnati last week to install officers, with district deputy president Mrs. Cor Black and other deputies. They also went to Moulton, Mystic, and Centerville for installations, accompanied by local members and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bishop.
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Olee Burns gathered at the B. C. Cox home in Mystic Sun cay for a farewell event honoring Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Burns and family of San Francisco. Attendees included Mrs. Obe Burns, Paul Burns, Leon Burns and family, Glen Burns and family, Dayne Taylor of Moyavia, Leo Thompson and family, Ben Cox and son, Russell Burns and family of Centerville, Roy Underwood and family, and others who were guests at the hotel.
Kev Rabuck Earl Rabuck Harry Wood ward and Harold Tilson lead the arrangements for the regular church night cooperative supper program at Rival United Brethren. Families are urged to attend for fellowship and community time.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a family event including Ma and daughter Ma with Charles and Mary Plath, and a reference to Mire le teas and Finy Juvsday. The text is garbled with names and dates unclear.
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Fris Turner is recuperating at home after a stay at University hospital in Jew City. She weighed 6 pounds at admission and now weighs 7 32 pounds. Mother remained in Iowa City with her. Sophomore Play Tuesday January gh. Wedding invitations at directly printed e reasonable prices. The Moravia Union.
Warren E. Burd, pastor, invites the public to a special meeting at the Methodist church in Moravia featuring Lyle Prescott from Cuba. Prescott, a pianist and composer, will give a half hour sacred musical concert in Spanish and English at 7 o clock followed by a sermon about Cuba and its 4,000,000 people in need of the gospel.
A Medical Missionary program was held at the Moravian Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday evening January 15. The event emphasized medical missionary work as essential and a path to heathen hearts. A special offering was collected to support ongoing medical work.
Mrs Louise Oehler was hostess last Thursday to the Kensington club at a luncheon. New years resolutions were shared by roll call. Mrs Wm Gardner read an article on the new year and each member recounted a first recollection from her life.
Gerald Morgen, Leonard Palmer, Joe Hiatt, Lester Brain, John Veach, Zell Callen, Chester Bro shar, Floyd Johnson, Francis Shel auist and Boyd Runnels attended a special meeting at the Howard Cessna post of the American Legion in Albia Friday evening. The Legion post has recently been redecorated and remodeled.
Mrs Zell Callen acted as hostess on Thursday afternoon for the ETC club. Mrs QO Main led the program, presenting sketches of popular music and prompting the group to identify titles and years of popularity. Tea refreshments were served.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday in honor of Mr Rus birthdis. Attending were Anna Baste, Mrs. We C. Bivin, Mr. and Mrs. Whicker, Bobbie Dean, and Mr. and Mrs. Hare binny with daughter.
Sgt Derby returns from Germany and arrives in New York January 4. He is released at Fort Sheridan January 9 and reaches his Moravia area home January 10. He will be on terminal leave until January 21 when he is honorably discharged after 16 months of service.
Gardner Hatchery East End Bowlers Callens Spencer Grocery Angel Garage and four women’s teams formed. John Dille had top score 227 last week as new series starts. Wildcats lead Wildcat 165 to 1593 and Torna does close behind. Teams like Gardner Spencer Cal len Angel shape busy schedule with Burns mishmash of scores and matches through Friday.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical matron event with references to Matruas Matreas, a Tuesday evening opening, and names such as Nadie Velsler and Mildre Bishop. Details are obscured, but the document appears to be a local notice or recital from a past era.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at Dorothy Turner’s home on Tuesday January 22 at 7 30. Margery Tracy Secretary.
Earl Rabuck, pastor, leads 10:00 a m Sunday worship and 10:50 a m service. Evening programs include 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor, 7:30 p m preaching and music. Prayer meeting 7:30 p m Wednesday, Church Night 6:30 p m Friday with basket supper. Everyone invited.
Esther Babs pastor at Iconium Church School 10 15 a m. Don ald Whitehead superintendent worship service 11 15 a m M Y F 7 00 p m Fairview Church School 9 00 a m evening service 7 00 p m Hilton Worship Service 10 00 a m Church School 10 50 a m M Y F 7 30 p m
Grace Methodist Church Moravia lists services with 0:00 a m Sunday School led by Mrs C De McFatridge, 11:00 a m Morning worship, 6:00 p m F group led by Mrs Karl Turtle, Wesley Chapel worship at 9:30 a m and Sunday School at 10:30 a m.
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. under M. H. Johnson, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer session held Thursday. Pastor W. E. Burd leads.
The notice lists Church of Christ events including 10:00 a m Sunday school led by Superintendent Horace Schaffner, a communion service, and a 6:20 p m Christian Endeavor meeting at Harry UpWell's home, encouraging weekly participation.
A fragmentary local note describes a man nicknamed Pete, linked to a family business and a disputed incident. The text references alias shifts and a supposed death, with confusion over names and an upcoming brief notice. The readable parts suggest a local business owner involved in a pedestrian incident and a possible memorial or obituary.
The Sophomore class of Moravian High presents a three act comedy One Wild Night on Tuesday January 21 at 8:00 p m in the high school gymnasium. Cast lists include Rodney Dodd Richards Smith Henrietta Virginia Carter and many others with ticket prices 20 30 and 40 cents.
Word from Eugene McCrory in Korea confirms his promotion to Private First Class. He describes his barracks burning in 18 minutes and the loss of personal belongings for all occupants. He plans to publish a letter detailing the fire and other incidents in Korea.
One month old Gary Lee Felton son of Harry A Felton Jr and Hilda Whisler Felton of Udell died Jan 7 1947 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Survived by parents two brothers Jimmy and Jerry Jeanne Marie four grandparents and many relatives. Interment Hillcrest cemetery Moravia. Card thanks from Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr and Family.
Miss Matie Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wood of Millboro South Dakota and Mr Charles D Richey son of Mr and Mrs Charley Richey of Wewela South Dakota were married at the Methodist Church in Winner South Dakota at 2 pm Sunday December 20 The ceremony featured white and yellow chrysanthemums pink carnations and ferns The bride wore a satin bodice chiffon skirt pearls and a fingertip veil The groom and his brother Frank Richey attended with carnations The wedding party included bridesmaid Miss Marcie Wood and flower girl Mardeena Wood The couple plan to reside on Turtle Butte Ranch near Wewela South Dakota after a short trip
The Sunshine Ladies met at Mrs. Leon Burns home on January 8 for crocheting hemming tea towels and finishing a quilt. The club gave Mrs. Burns a going away present. Members present included Mrs. Minnie Tisue Mrs. Rissie Gladfelder Opal Burns and Ju Opal Burns and John Mrs. Lucille McKern Mrs. Tisue Mrs. Bertha Martin Marie Cordes and Mrs. Selah Mabel Gladfelder and Arlene Gladfelder. Visitors included Allie Bower Lola Sylvia Burns Guldie Weston Mrs. Resencrants and Chloe Fosters. Winter attendees included Russell Burns Paul Burns Lew Burns and Larry Weston. A motion was made and seconded to send cards to members who were absent.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a meeting at Jack McDonolehts home with references to people and places, including mentions of a hawk and a win. The legibility is poor and key names and events are unclear due to garbled characters.
Arrangements are under way for a special Youth Week at the Local Nazarene Church from February 26 to March 2, under the NYP3. Mrs. Marion Woodward, president, aims to secure Rev. C. L. King of Bethany, Oklahoma, to speak on Indian work in Oklahoma.
Mrs Martha Hiatt has been released from St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a week. She was brought Sunday to the home of her son Lute Hiatt south of Moravia. She nears her 82nd birthday and praised the nurses. Daughters-in-law from Centerville stayed at the hospital with her.
Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg is named General Eastern Star instructor for a district of 20 chapters including Alkin. She passed the post exam with a perfect score and is a former Albia chapter member and past patron. Hunter also leads a long service record in the Order and is connected to Ottumwa White Shrine. Born in Moravia, she is daughter of J K Chambers and attended Drake University Des Moines and Iowa State Teachers College.
Patty Halden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Halden was struck by a northbound car driven by Raymond Ashby as she crossed the road in front of the Halden home south of Moravia after the Mystic Moravia game. She suffered bruises and shock but was not believed in serious condition at noon Wednesday.
Mrs. W. H. Callen and Opal, Mrai Homer Callen and Deana visited Homer Callen in Des Moines Saturday, where he has been in the Veterans hospital for treatment since last week. He expects to be there for some time.
The Moravia Public Library adds several children's books donated by Nadine Winslet. Worn but well loved, the titles are offered for any child to borrow or take home with four fixed books available. Community members are invited to visit and bring the children.
Willam Guriier sold his Milwaukee Avenue residence to Art Fox of Centerville who runs a local garage allied with Bivin and Rabb Implement Co. Fox plans to move today. Fox then soldCenterville property to R. C. Wilson, new Appanoose County Supervisor. Wilson advertises a farm closing-out sale south of Moravia on Friday January 24.
The first monthly meeting of the Women’s Society of World Service at Evangelical United Brethren Church was held at 2 p m Friday at Mrs Zell Callen’s home. The program, themed Partners in a World Mission, featured readings, prayers, and talks on church missions, with leaders including Mrs Earl Rabuck, Mrs Leo Hoffman, and Miss Mabel Cudlin, culminating in a rededication vow and stewardship review.
A locally organized birthday dinner was held by Hoold Cooperative to honor multiple residents. Attendees included Mrs Pearl Hiner and Mrs Cart Loyed, with dancers and several community members noted. The event celebrated a baby’s birth and incoming anniversaries amid playful activities and socializing.
Mr and Mrs Livines Weldon welcome their son Melvin Craig born on April 4th to the family. The proud parents announce the new arrival and celebrate the milestone with relatives and neighbors in the community.
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