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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

4

Phyllis Kaster Weds Sunday in Albia nuptials

Miss Phyllis Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Kaster and Dale Williams son of Mr and Mrs C R Williams of Albia were married at 2 p m Sunday Jan 16 at the bride parents home The double ring service was by Clarence Schaffner pastor of Confidence Christian church The bride wore light blue taffeta with yellow rose corsage The penny blue tradition was observed Miss Jeraldine Easter was bridesmaid Dwight White of Ames was best man Guests included numerous relatives and neighbors A three tier cake and pink and blue candles decorated the reception table The couple will live four miles north of Moravia The bride is a Moravian high school graduate 1948 and is employed at the Gamble store Albia The groom is a Albia high school graduate and farms with his father

Phyllis Kaster Virgil Kaster Dale Williams C.R. Williams Albia Clarence Schaffner The Confidence Christian Jeraldine Easter Waa Dwight White Ames Groo S Easter Williams Willisme Moravian High School Gamble Moravia C. R. Williama Keith Janice Glenn Delmar J. Seaffinger Patty Dwight E. L. Pu

Shower Honors Phyllis Kaster

A pre-nuptial shower for Phyllis Kaster was held at the Mrs. Adda Long home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests wrote recipes and hints for the bride to be, then enjoyed gift opening, games with prizes, and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. R. Williams, Iva Kaster, Charley Jones, Versa Kaster, Vernon Kaster, Earnie Kincade, Ralph Tuttle, Wayne Clark, Wendell Murdy, Kenneth Free, Russell Gillispie, Raymond Jones, Lloyd Brown, Beasie Donovan, Horton Potts, Gue Luse, T. J. Luse, Averill Kester, Wm Zapuder, Wm Spencer, Leonard Bettis, Adda Long, Walter Albertson, Ralph Davis, and Virgil Kaster. Those unable to attend were Mrs. Frank Lathen, Lou Bettia, John Allem, Jeraldine Kayter, and Charles Broshar.

Phyllis Kaster Adda Long Leonard Bettis Virgil Ksater Ralph Tuttle Willam Spencer Wendell Murdy R. Williams Iva Kaster Charley Jones Versa Kaster Vernon Kaster Earnie Kincade Wayne Clark Kenneth Free Russell Gillispie Raymond Jones Lloyd Brown Beasie Donovan Horton Potts Gue Luse T. J. Luse Averill Kester Zapuder Wm. Spencer Walter Albertson Ralph Davis Virgil Kaster Frank Lathen Lou Bettia John Allem Jeraldine Kayter Charles Broshar

Chairman named for cancer fund drive in Appanoose

H B Hook of Mazon City announced the appointment of Miss Oda Hall formerly a Centerville school teacher as fundraising chair for the cancer control program in Appanoose county. Mrs Janet Cathcart served as chairman last year. The year round program of cancer education and service is under the direction of Mrs Be A Larsen of Centerville.

H. B. Hook Mazon City Oda Hall Centerville Cancer Control Appanoose County Janet Cathcart Mra A. Larsen

Mrs Spencer Hosts Club Meeting With Mystery Box Prize

The E.7.C. club gathered at Mrs. Paul Spencer's home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. W. Hiatt provided the entertainment and Mrs. Howard Carson won the mystery box. Delicate refreshments closed a pleasant social hour.

E.7.c Paul Spencer F. W. Hiatt Howard Carson

Solovox Concert Sunday at Church of Christ

Ethel Burington Wallis, a solo Vox artist, will present hymns gospel tunes and semi classical numbers at the Church of Christ Sunday evening January 22 at 7:80. Wallis a Minnesota Bible college graduate will perform two distinct vocal solos and accompany with solo box. Admission is free with a free will offering.

Tolovox Ethel Burington Wallis Church of Christ Wallis Minnesota Bible College Med. Heys

Delma Veach Makes Typing Achievement

High speed typing tests at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines this week place Miss Dalms Veach of Moravia in the 61 words a minute group. She maintained this speed for a twenty minute test, qualifying for International Honor Society eligibility. Miss Veach is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Veach and graduated Moravia High School in May 1949.

American Institute of Business Des Moines Dalms Vexch Moravia International Honor Society Miss Veach Albert Veach Moravia High School

Changing Horizons in Japan Review by Women's Society

A Women’s Society of World Service meeting at Mrs Almont Main’s home discusses Japan study with Mrs Fred Hammohi as lesson leader. Misa Mabel Coulson reads scriptures. topics include economic and political pictures, humor, and religious notes from the book Japan Begins Again. Zell Callen leads business and a quiz on Evangel.

Japan Women’s Society of World’ Service E.U.B Almont Main Fred Hammohi Misa Mabel Coulson Charles Coffin E.G. Hawk Eleanor Miller Main Earl Rabuck Zell Callen Germany

Mrs Meadows Hosts Taylor Aid Dinner

Taylor Aid members met Wednesday January 21 at Mrs Bert Meadows home for a cooperative dinner. Mrs Theo Miller led the business meeting and a New Years resolutions roll call. A history quiz, won by Mrs George Turner, followed the meal as attendees assisted the hostess in selecting nutrients.

Taylor-Aid Bert Meadows Theo Miller Roll George Turner Art Fox Cecil Schrodt Dean Bellman and Jerry Lute Hiatt Bar Hoyer Ronnie Karl “Fischer Thelma Phillips Bill Campbell

Cora Murphy Hostess to Shanghai Club

Shanghai club met with Cora Murphy on January 11 1950 to embroider pillow slips and tea towels and draw names for secret pals. Two new members Dorothy Calhoun and Elsie Albertson joined. numerous members and visitors attended. Next meeting to be hosted by Evelyn Nash at 538 South Main Street Albin Jan 26.

Shanghai Cora Murphy Secret Pala Dorothy Calhoun Elsie Albertson Fred Taylor June Glen Overturf Judy Anna Landgrebe Ronald Linda Connie Clarence Scott Bert’ Rinehart Gerald Chloe Loch Diana Wortz Lisale Kelsey Icke Christy Amy Clarence Floyd Hiner Elate Albertson Darlene Delbert Calhoun Richard Mary Cory Murphy Vinton Lundy Evelyn Nash South Main Street Albin Juan

Milford Lee Butcher Born to Denver Couple in Ft. Collins

A son named Milford Lee Butcher was born January 11 in a Ft. Collins hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Isham Butcher of Denver. The baby weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs. Butcher is Mary Lou Boyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyer of Loveland, longtime Moravians.

Isham Butcher Denver Colo Milford. Lee Ft. Collins

Mrs Hoskinson Burns in Kitchen Fall

Mrs Mary Hoskinson recovers from burns after tripping with a kettle of hot water last Wednesday in her kitchen. She burned her arm and chest and injured her right knee while preparing to scrub the floor. She called her niece Mrs Birdie Main for help. Mrs O G Woodward is staying with her.

Mary Hoskinson Birdie Main O/ G Woodward

Auxiliary Plans Bake and Rummage Sale Soon

The January meeting of the American Legion auxiliary was held at Mrs. Bert Turner’s home with 19 women attending. Officers filled in for the president. The group planned a rummage and bake sale in February and decided to send cookies or candy to Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. Featured talks covered topics on foundation, communism, national security, and toys for children overseas. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

American Legion “‘Auxiliary Bert Turner Lee Hiatt Garnet McDonough John Veach Turner Charles Coffin Veterans Hospital Knoxville Frank Lathen Harold Burton Birdie Main Cecil Matherly Edna Stocker H. G. Broshar Nancy

Nancy Turner Hostess to Children's Guild

The Methodist Children's Missionary Guild met January 12 from 4:00 to 6:00. Members recalled facts about Japan, home life, and schools. Mrs. Cecil Coulson told Tsuyako's New Year's wish tale, and Mrs. Wil Gardiner shared Toshio and Tama Going to School. Nancy Turner and her mother served refreshments after the session.

Methodist Children’s Missionary Guild Komasae Japan Cecil Coulson Tsuyako Wi. Gardiner Nancy

Birthday Party Honors Mary DuVall Saturday

Mrs Warren DuVall hosted a Saturday birthday party in honor of Mary Duvall s birthday. Guests attended indoors and gifts were exchanged with a decorated candlelit cake served with refreshments. Attendees included Karen Boyer Sharon Argo Karen Pfannebecker Patsy Blumer Roger and Sue Robinson Carel Robinson Wanda Rick Sandra Card Jane Ann Fox Ann Paxston Patty Cross Dianne Furion Nancy Turner Mia Max McDonough and Janice

Warren DuVall Mary Karen Boyer Sharon Argo Karen Pfannebecker Patsy Blumer Roger Sue Robinson Carel Robinson Wanda Rick Sandra Card Jane Ann Fox Ann*Paxston Patty Cross Dianne Furion Nancy Turner Mia Max McDonough Janice

Urbana 4-H Plans Basketball Teams

Urbana 4-H Club met January 11 at the Dick Faber home with 18 members present. Plans were made to form two boys teams and one girls team, demonstrations on cattle wart removal and horn training were given, and leaders assisted with feed estimates for the year. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and others were visitors at the U S Hiatt home Sunday.

Urbana Commandoes 4-H Dick Faber Arthur Townsong Bobby Marjorie Sandifer DaVoung Geraldine Betty Raymond Vance Doris Dayne Fisher Charles Horn Irvin Faber Faye Arthur Donald Townsend Bob Wilson Marvin Dicky McMulin Deena Lee Robinson J. B. McAlister

Community Church Notice of Weekly Schedule Changes

Parish announces adjusted Wednesday and Thursday services. Joy for Bible verse at 10 00 a m Sunday worship remains. Evening events include a 630 p m service and 730 p m Bible teaching. Bring supper and table service. Prayer meeting shifts to Thursday.

Church of Curiat MORAVIA Services and Events

The church hosts MORAVIA MORAVIA at 10:00 a m Bible school, 11:00 a m worship, 7:30 p m Lord supper and solo concert, 7:30 p m Thursday Bible study at Mrs Harry Mc Crory’s home, and evangelistic services each Friday with singing, music, Bible quiz and a sermon “Bartiman's Last Chance” by evangelist Clarence A Schaffner. invitation extended.

Church of Curiat Moravia Achieol Gene Macrashi Bupta Walliswill Solovox Harry McCrory Bartiman Clarence A. Schaffner

Church of Christ Icontum Service Schedule

The Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 00 a m and Lord's supper at 11 00 a m with singing and preaching of God's wordActs 20 7.

Church OF Christ Bible School

Grace Methodist Church Mora Sunday Services

Grace Methodist Church Mora schedule lists 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 Morning service and 7:30 Evening service. Nazarene church noted with superintendent Mrs. Edna Horn leading worship. Cottage prayer meeting held Thursday at Rey Haha location.

Grace Methoist Church Wanunelta "McConnell Church of E, Nazarene Jors Edna Horn Rey Haha

Fairview Methodist Sunday Service Notice

Fairview Methodist invites the community to Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 9:45 a.m. Sermon subject is Our Faith in The Book of Books. Belief centers on Christian unity and spiritual guarding against sin.

Fairview Methodist

Our Faith in The Bible Service at Tconium Methodist

In the month study of Our Faith in The Bible, attend Sunday school to study the message and stay for Public Worship at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively. Sermon subject: Our Faith in the Book of God and Man.

God Man

Fifty Attend Methodist Church Night Supper

The January church night supper at Grace Methodist Church drew about 60 attendees. After a 6:30 cooperative meal, Mrs Karl Tuttle led an evening of games for youths while Mrs Frank Whaley and Mrs Don Wolf supervised the kitchen.

Grace Methodist Church Karl Tuttle Frank Whaley Don Wolf

Mrs Broshar Hosts Progressive Club Meeting

Mrs. Paul Broshar acted as hostess to the Progressive club on Thursday evening. Prizes were won in bridge by Mrs. John Veach and Mrs. Laster Brain, while Mrs. Loyd Carter received a guest prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close.

Paul Broshar John Veach Laster Brain Loyd Carter

Condra Family Dinner Honors Birthdays At Mericle Home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and their children attended a Sunday family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Trenton Mericle. The event celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Condra and her father Guy McCannon. Mary Ellen Condra stayed overnight with her aunt Mrs Mericle.

Kenneth Condra Trenton Mericle

Rebekah Joint Installation Held In District Ceremony

The Rebekah and Odd Fellows officers were installed in a joint Tuesday ceremony led by Jack Wycoff of Cincinnati and Mra Wycoff. Nominal and appointed officers from both lodges were named, a social hour followed, and about 60 people attended from Cincinnati and Centerville lodges.

Rebekah Jack Wycoff Cincinnati Mra. Wycoff R. R. Pennington Noble Harold Hoffman C. A. Turner Bert Turner G. L. Gollaher Jess Funkhouser Homer Utterback Charlies Fulton Inside Guardian Ralph Pfannebecker Noble Grand Wm. Gardner Raymond Ashby Vice Grand Ralph Spencer Donald Dowd Gérald Gen J. P. Day Fred ‘Tillmont Paul Spencer George Firkings Gene Lathen Guardian Thelma Luse Leonard Palmer Lester Sawyer Ivan Harsh Lawrence Roland Harold ‘Hudgens Lodge Carl Black D. E. Bishop Fred Tillmont Black Bishop Centerville

Newly Weds Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held Friday evening January 18 at the Miller schoolhouse for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dean Andrews. Guests enjoyed a mock wedding, Truth or Consequences, and community singing. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burton and Mrs. Charley Andrews served refreshments. Many gifts were opened at the close, with numerous relatives and friends in attendance.

Miller School Arthur Dean Andrews Lee Tadlock Gerald Burton Charley Andrews Gene Boyer Gaylord Main JoAnn Claude Paris Gene Wilbur Connie Earl Schutz Ben Williams John Dudley Gary Sandra Glen Stephenson Russell Alden Bob Strunk Jerry Lester Strunk Beverly Albert Tubaugh Ray Tubbaugh Donna Rae Dixie Rae Richard Tubaugh Patty Mariam Raegan Loren. Walter Winston DuVall Helen Doris Burton W. M. Tolbert Alta Bernard C. H. Andrews

E U B Juniors Hold Party at Maxine Firkins

Miss Maxine Firkins hosted the junior class of the E U B Sunday school and teacher Mrs. M K Blackman for a regular monthly party. The group played games and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments provided by the hostess and her mother Mrs George Firkins after a happy evening.

Maxine Firkins E.U.B M. K. Blackman George Firkins

Bake Sale by Maple Grove P T A at Community Building

The Maple Grove P T A will hold a bake sale at the Community Building on Saturday June 21, 1950 at 1 00 PM. Pie and coffee will be served at the building.

Maple Grove P.T.A

Notice of Legion special business meeting held Jan 238

A special business meeting of the American Legion is scheduled for January 238 at the Legion Home. Com. Max McDonough announces the session.

American Legion Legion Home

Moravia teams sweep Pulaski in tight contests

Moravia boys and girls split with Pulaski on Tuesday night in Pulaski. Girls edged out 28 to 27 in a hard fought opener, while the Moravia boys fell 46 to 41. Rick and Callen led scoring for Moravia with 13 each, Harris and Lockman anchored Pulaski, and Lovilia visits Moravia Friday for a return pair after earlier defeats.

Moravia Pulaski Callen Ron Lockman Bill Harris Bill Broshar Blasi Coviter Morgvis Jeane Dodinta All Fife Iowa S Moravia Fo Lockman Oat Pulaski Lovilia Lovilla

F F A Boys Sweep Albia In Two Games

The BFA boys defeated Albia in two Wednesday and Monday matchups. First team won 25 to 21 and 47 to 22, while second teams posted 19 to 12 and 33 to 19. Potts led scoring in both first and second games, with Morris and Easter also contributing significant points. Moravia FFA teams set to face Centerville squads next on Centerville floor.

BFA Albia Potts M. Morris Easter L. Morris Moravia F.F.A Albia F.F.A Tadlock Jim Woodward L. Easter Moravia F.F.A Centerville F.F.A Centerville

Deere demonstrations draw FFA classes to Centerville

FFA classes from local schools attended the John Deere equipment showing at Centerville on Monday. Free lunch was served, and instructional films were shown at a nearby theater, highlighting the machinery and its applications.

F.F.A John Deere Centerville

Twelve Attend Children's Story Hour at Library Reading Room

The story hour opened at the library reading room Saturday with twelve children present. Illness in charge Miss Mary Lou McDonough left the task to Mrs. DB. By Bishop and Mya. Charles Coffip. Hour starts at one o'clock and invites children to attend.

Mary Lou’ McDonough Bishop Mya Charles ‘Coffip

Assessors Named Get Instructions for 1950

Bruce Jones of Unionville is named assessor for Moravia for 1950 by County Assessor Lloyd Rose. He will also cover Unionville Odell and Rathbun. Ernest Hiatt remains assessor for Taylor and Douglas townships Burdetta Ward for Union township and Emil Long for Independence and Chariton townships. Assessors have received materials and instructions at Centerville and will start work soon.

Bruce Jones Unionville Moravia Lloyd Rose Odell Rathbun Ernest Hiatt Taylor and Douglas Burdetta Union Township Emil Long Gigean Independence Chariton

Trucker Ray Tubaugh Injured In Ice Crash Near Tamg

Trucker Ray Tubaugh sustained minor injuries after his double deck truck overturned on icy pavement north of Tamg Thursday morning. The load of 24 sheep out of 100 died when the vehicle slid off the shoulder and plunged down a high embankment. Tubaugh required aid to move back to the road and suffered leg and arm bruises.

Ray Tubaugh Tamg Thureday Ray Reymi

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