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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

4

Moravia Girls Cinch Title In Appanoose League

Moravia girls stay undefeated by beating Moulton 8-19 at home with 9-4 first quarter 19-8 halftime 25-14 third period led by J Kaster 14 and Rick 11. Moravia Mohawks take second place in county race as freshmen edge Moulton 33-32 with Dee Kaster last sec basket. County tournament set to begin in Moulton next Tuesday with Lovilia trip upcoming. Allerton games postponed to February.

Moravia Moulton Appanoose Mahaywhattes Moravie J. Kaster Rick Moravia Mohawks Tracy Hiner Dee Kaster Aull Moulton Dee Kaster Dean Kaster Jimmy Luse Lovilia Allerton

Attend B and P W clinic in Des Moines

Mrs. Fanchen Winsler and Ann Miletich attended a Business and Professional Women's Club clinic in Des Moines Sunday. Guest speaker Jane Todd of New York City. The club aims to organize similar clinics in Iowa and beyond with support from Governor and Mrs. Dewey and from Governor and Mrs. Beardsley.

Fanchen Winsler Ann Miletich Des Moines Jane Todd New York City Business

Moravia woman joins Cedar Falls play costume crew

Ruth I Gibbons of Moravia is picked for the costume crew of Deep Are the Roots at the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. The winter production runs February 10 and 11 and portrays a returning Negro war hero facing southern racial prejudice. Gibbons assists in design construction and alteration of all costumes with student direction.

Ruth I. Gibbons Moravia Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls South Miss Gibbons College Drama Shop

Double Eight Club Social at Mason Home

All 22 members of the Double Eight club gathered at Mr and Mrs Harold Mason's residence Wednesday evening last with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra assisting. Five tables of cards contested. Prizes went to Don Pettibone Mrs Emil Harden Howard Evans and Mrs L P Bishy. Mrs Pearl Broshur won the travelling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Double Eight Club Harold Mason Kenneth Condra Don Pettibone Emil Harden Howard Evans L. P. Bishy Pearl Broshur

Family Dinner at Kaster Home With Numerous Guests

Mrs. Anna Kaster hosted a family dinner Sunday at the Kaster home. Guests included Everett Millers of Clearfield Utah Merle Bruar of Minneapolis Minnesota Orph Kaster Forrest Kister and Oral Kuster with their families attended.

Anna Kaster Rex Ernie Everett Miller Clearfield Utah Merle Bruar Minneapolis, Micn Orph Kaster Forrest Kister Oral Kuster

E. C. T. C. Club Hosts Hiatt Home Gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank V Hiatt with helpers hosted the E T C club at their Cuibery Rd home Thursday evening. Progressive ronk was played with high scores won by Mrs Curtis Burton and Curtis Burton for the men and ladies respectively. Refreshments followed a pleasant social hour.

Frank V. Hiatt Fred Hanmond John Juhpava E. TC Cuibery Curtis Burton

Two Cars Turn Over On Ice Near Here

Over the past week two cars escaped injury after sliding on ice. Vess Hiatt’s vehicle overturned in a ditch south of Moravia on Monday afternoon. On Wednesday Mr and Mrs A O Main’s car skidded on an icy strip en route to Centerville, rolling onto its left side with broken glass.

Vess Hiatt Elm Hollow Moravia A. O. Main Centerville

Jessie Tarbell Dies Services Sunday

Funeral services for Miss Jessie May Tarbell 78 who died Friday at her home west of Iconium were held Sunday at the Tarbell home with Miss Warnelta McConnell pastor of Grace Methodist Moravia officiating. Burial was in Millidgeville cemetery. Born May 10 1871 in Independence township Appanocote county she was the daughter of Benjamin and Rozella Tarbell. An invalid most of life she had been in a wheelchair for 60 years and lived with her sister Miss Vanchie Tarbell. brothers and sisters survive.

Jessie May Tarbell Iconium Tarbell Warnelta McConnell Grace Methodist Church Moravia Millidgeville Miss Tarbell Independence Township Appanocote County Benjamin and Rozella Tarbell Vanchie Tarbell

Miss Doris Rouse Plays Music at Moulton Wedding

Miss Mia Dean Grey of Moulton and Dewayne Horn of Moulton were married at the Bloomfield Methodist church in a ceremony led by Rev. Sawyer. Miss Grey served as pianist for the nuptials. The couple will reside in Moulton after a short honeymoon. Mrs. Horn teaches in Moulton. Mr. Horn is a farmer and works with his father in an insurance business.

Doris Rouse Cedar Pails Lewis Rouse Hilton Mia Dean Grey Moulton Miss Grey Dewayne Horn Bloomfield Sawyer Church of Christ Horn Mr. Horn Clarence Horn Josie Chavity Moravia

Women’s Society of World Service Meet at Mrs Hammond’s

The E U B church Women’s Society held its January meeting at 7 36 p m Friday at Mrs Fred Hammonds home The program titled We Press On In a Fellowship of Love and Service China in Today’s Asia featured Miss Mabel Coulson as lesson leader and songs by Mrs Earl Rabuck and Mrs E G Hawk A quiz was led by Mrs E G Hawk and Sun YutSen biography presented by Mrs Charles Coffin Business was led by president Mrs Zell Callen with plans for World Service Day February 6 Budget and Lincoln penny drive announced and February meeting urged Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and children visited relatives south of Unionville coinciding with birthday observances of Guy McCannon and Mrs Condra.

Women's Society of World Service E. U. B. Church Fred Hammond China Asia Mabel Coulson Earl Rabuck E. G. Hawk E. F. Oebler Evangel Kenneth Condra George McCannon Unionville McCannon Guy McCannon Condra

Kensington Club Dessert Rock Party Attended by Local Members

Mr. and Mrs. Gusy Luse hosted a Kensington club dessert rock gathering last Thursday with invited guests. Prizes for high, low scores and travel were awarded to several members including Mrs. Albert Witherby, C. A. Turner, Mrs. Louise Gehler, and Mrs. Art Fox. Other attendees included Mrs. Dun Wolf and Mrs. T. J. Luse.

Gusy Luse Kensington Club Albert’ Witherby C. A. Turner Louise Gehler Albert Witherby Art Fox Carrie Isue Dun Wolf T. J. Luse

Home from Hospital for Skip Broshar

Skip Broshar, who had an appendectomy at Smith Hospital in Albia last Wednesday, has returned home to Mornvig Monday.

Skip Broshar

In Appreciation for Kindness During Hospital Stay

I wish to thank all who sent turds and flowers and made per annual visitity while I was in the hospital, at Skip Brosher.

Federal Jury Panel Named for Ottumwa Court

A Moravia resident Carter is named to the federal jury for the next term of the district court in Ottumwa. The jury session begins in January with openings set for Wednesday in the local schedule.

Beyd Carter Moravia Ottumwa la. Ua

Woodrow Norton Weds Lucille Kessler in Rock Island

Lucille Kessler daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kessler of Hillsdale married Woodrow Norton son of Mr and Mrs William Norton of Moravia January 9 at the Immanuel Lutheran church Rock Island with Rev H F C Wetzel officiating before about 40 guests. Attendants were Mabel Norton and Walter Luedt. The bride wore a gray sequin trimmed dress with camellia corsage. groom wore formal attire. A reception and three tier cake followed. Out of town guests included relatives from Chicago Moravia Morrison Port Huron Gene seo Osborn East Moline Joslin Hillsdale and vicinity. The couple planned to reside in Moline.

Lucille, Kessler Henry Kessler Hillsdale Woodrow Norton Moline William Norton Morevia H. F. C. Wetzel Immanuel Lutheran Church Rock Island Marjorie Radata Chicago Mabel ‘Norton Walter Luedt Martha Kessler Danny Vroman Miss Norton Irene Sehave Alvin Vroman Robert Kessler Morrison Port Huron Geneseo Osborn East Moline Joslin Vicinity

Miscellaneous shower for Mrs Bobby Hiatt

Mrs Roy Matherly hosted a low key shower for Mrs Bobby Hiatt on Tuesday Jan 11. Guests listed include Orel Kaster Opal Blumer Charles Broshar Frank Paxson Faegolus Thompson Bill Robinson George Robinson Ruby Long Helen Underwood Charlie Van Dorin Opal Pearson Charles Foster Thelma Simmons Rex Angel Mary Cox Ann Callen Maxine Vera Jean Matherly and the honoree Mrs Bobby Hiatt Gifts were opened at the close of the evening along with refreshments of cake fruit salad and coffee. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Mrs Fred Callen Ivan Walter and Mrs Pauline are.

Roy Matherly Bobby Hiatt LaVera Robinson Ruby Long Orel Kaster Opal Blumer Charles Broshar Frank Paxston Faegolus Thompson Bill Robinson George Robinson Helen Underwood Charlie van ‘Dorin

Farewell Dinner for Rev Wayne Dunlap at Iconium Church

Rev Wayne Dunlap bid farewell as members of Iconium Methodist Church gathered Thursday for a dinner hosted by families including Browns Firkins Whitehead Penfield Argo and Thompson clans. The afternoon featured quilting by the ladies with Hazel Rinehart in attendance.

Russell Brown Ruth McCord James Martha Orville Jake Firkins Clarence Whitehead Sandra Gertrude Penfield Richard Neil Tommy Maude Donald Whitehead Emily Bruce Thompson Don Hellyer Carrie Turner Blanche Argo Sybil Argo Nellie Thompson Iconium Methodist Church Wayne Dunlap Hazel Rinehart

Mid-Week Visitors At Lyndon McDanel's Home

Wednesday guests at the Lyndon McDanel home included Mr and Mrs Henry Cordes Mr and Mrs Pearly Buyer and Butch Ray Harrison Mr and Mrs Averill Kuster Skip and Mr and Mrs Harold Cathwright and Jeff of Centerville Two men held a business meeting while the others played rock and visited Refreshments were served.

Lyndon McDanel Henry Cordes Pearly Buyer Butch Ray Harrison Averill Kuster Skip Harold Cathwright Jeff Centerville

Visiting Here by Eilis Swaim of Rockford Ohio

Eilis Swaim of Rockford Ohio visited the parental Frank Swaim home Sunday. A four family dinner was held in her honor. Present were Mr and Mrs A Main and daughter Mary Ruse.

Eilis Swaim Rockford Frank Swaim

Mrs Walter Clark Serves St Joseph Hospital Centerville

Mrs Walter Clark attended to patients at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville on Wednesday for treatment duties.

Walter Clark St Joseph Centerville

CatreneS Church Services and Activities Update

CatreneS Church of the Nazarene with Pastor F A Hales held Sunday services at 10:00 a m Sunday School led by M H Johnson and 11:00 a m worship with Rev Harold Sutherland a Kletzing College student in Oska r Hoona in charge of morning and evening services. Cottage prayer at Frank Woodward home Thursday. L E Jordan leads the N Y B S Sunday eve. Fellowship gathering Wednesday at Fay Paxaton home.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hales M. H. Johnson Harold Sutherland Kletzing College Oska-r Hoona Frank Woodward L. E. Jordan In.y. B.S Fay Paxaton

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Pastor C L Young presides as Sunday School begins at 10:00 a m with worship at 10:50 a m Youth Fellowship for high school and intermed late C E meet at 7 30 p m Evening worship also at 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting scheduled

Evangelical United Brethren Church C. L. Young Harold Mason

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Lineup

Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites Sunday activities led by Minister Iena Waunelta McConnell. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Sermon topic is "You Can Win."

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iena Waunelta McConnell

Wesley Methodist Church Morning Worship Installations

Wesley Methodist Church invites the community to 9:45 morning worship where officers for the new year will be installed. Sunday school follows at 10:30 with the W. S. C. 38 assisting.

Wesley Methodist Church

Hilton Church Welcomes Worship at 10 a m

Hilton Church led by Pastor P. Trostle invites the community to Sunday school at 10 a m followed by a church service. The homelike country church extends a friendly welcome and encourages all to cultivate the churchgoing spirit and attend their own free choice.

Hilton Church

Union Neighbors Meet With MBB at McCarty

Union Neighbors met January 12 with Marguerite McCarty. A cooperative dinner was held at noon and in the afternoon one quilt was finished. Attendees included Marie Miller, Lucille Alden, Mary Emma Ils and baby, Carrie Boyer, Giena Wilson, Charlotte Rodgers, Ida Kelly and her house guest, Mrs Roy Robinson, and Marguerite McCarty.

Marguerite McCarty Marie Miller Lucille Alden Mary Emmails Baby Carrie Boyer Giena Wilson Charlotte Rodgers Ida Kelly Roy Robinson the Busiess

Farm Bureau Meeting at Hilton Hall

The Monroe Township Farm Bureau met at Hilton Hall Tuesday evening with Roy Ellison as new director in charge. Mrs Harold Mason led the group in song as Albert Veach presented films of the Moravia Fall Festival. County Extension Director Lloyd Reid spoke. a short workshop followed with sandwiches and coffee served.

Monroe Township Hilton Hall Roy Ellison Harold Mason Aong Albert Veach Moravia Lloyd Reid

Correction on church literature secretary role clarified

The sect secretary of literature for the Methodist Church is misnamed. Correction states Rowena McFatridge holds the secretary position, not Mrs Harry Glick. A new office for secretary in status of women was created, previously held by Mrs DK Bishop.

Rowena McFatridge Methodist Wh8 U. S Harry Glick Status of Women

Minnes Appeals District Court Over Clerk Election

J D Minnes of Moravia filed an appeal to the district court contesting the election result for Clerk of the Courts in Apennose County after initial counts showed Mage Luse winning and Minnes protesting ballot disqualifications He criticizes technical rules and asserts he would have won with a full count and asks the district court to decide the matter rather than the contest court

D. Minnes Moravia District Court Ap- Penoose County Mage Use Minnes Luse District Court v. Minnes Howard Evans Edward P. Powers Mr. Luse Robert Valentine J. D. Minnes

Dunlap Recalled From Iowa Parish to Boston

Rev Wayne Dunlap who came to Iowa eight months ago has been recalled to Boston Massachusetts. He worked with the Appanoose County Larger Parish and helped organize and conduct Wayside Chapel a radio program featured over a Kirksville Missouri station.

Wayne Dunlap Iowa Boston Massachusetts Appanoose County Wayside Chapel Kirksville

4-H Girls Learn Correct Way to Make a Bed

At Urbana Doors 4, a demonstration by Geraldine Vance covered proper bed making. Patty Vance spoke on Form to Fit the Space. The group held a Christmas exchange due to a storm and received a surprise gift for a gavel. The February meeting will be at Joanna Haw Bakes's home.

Urbana Doors 4 Geraldine Vance Patty Vance Mmoney Joanna Hawbakes

Home on furlough for 80 days with Dotson family

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dotson of Pt. Lewis Washington welcomed their son Dayton Dotson on Saturday January 13 for an 80 day furlough. He traveled with relatives and friends reporting good weather until reaching the Iowa line where tad weather was not found.

Dayton Dotson Pt. Lewis Washington Fred Dotson Lowa Line

Move to Albia by Rarpn B Davis Family

The Rarpn B Davis family moved their household goods to Albia with Pris day. Ibex stored them temporarily in the cam of the house they purchased. The family living in the house has been double to find 4 place Lo niuve.

Rarpn B

Forest Siemens Taken to University Hospital in Jews City

Marvin Gardner took Forest Siemens to University hospital in Jews City last week due to an infection of its ankle. No word on condition has been given.

Forest Siemens Marvin Gardner University Hospital Jews City

Mysterious incident unsettles town during quiet week

Police report a puzzling disturbance at a residence near the lake. A woman named Mrs Laws was involved as a witness while Dr Wilijdita returned a splinte, and a man named Thurdey reportedly fell and caused a scene near the sikehouse on Thursday, attracting neighbors’ attention.

Hellyer's Durocs to Arkansas in Gift Reassignment

Hellyer's Durocs sent a reassignment of 19 bred gilts to Salem Arkansas on Saturday. The Durocs were sold to C. G. Tyree, instructor at Salem Veterans School, for GI distribution. Verlin Moore assisted, selecting gilts mated to a herd sire bought from the Vande Voort herd at Pella. Moore believes the gilts will benefit the hog industry in northern Arkansas.

Deli Hellyer and Sons Salem Arkansas C. G. Tyree Salem Veterans School G. I's Verlin Moore Hellyers Vande Voort Pella

Moravia Airmarker Receives FAA Approval

Bert Turner of Moravia Rooster Club announces city airmarker approval by the FAA regional office in Kansas City. The marker atop the Turner and Son lumber yard roof includes city name, coordinates, a north arrow, and distance to the nearest airport. It will appear on the sectional chart and aid pilots, reflecting community support for navigational safety.

Bert Turner Moravia Rooster Club Moravia C.A.A Kansas City Turner & Son Moravia Airmarket Moravia Booster Club Iowa Aeronautics Commission

Wendell Cloyed Receives Citation for Refugee Aid

Wendell Cloyed received a letter of appreciation from European Headquarters Command for organizing a party for Hungarian refugee children. The letter, sent to his home in Frankfurt, commends his detailed arrangements and coordinated planning of the program for the occupation mission.

George Wendell Cloyed European Headquarters Command Wendell Frankfurt Germany Mayself

March of Dimes Appeal Ends January 31

An urgent appeal in Appanouse County urges support for the 1949 March of Dimes led by county chair Mrs. H. R. Longanecker. She notes more infantile paralysis cases than in the previous three years and calls on every resident to help raise funds before the campaign ends Monday, January 31.

Appanouse H. R. Longanecker

Rip Van Winkle at Mur Avis School Assembly

Mr and Mrs John Ellis presented Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle to Mur Avis school Thursday January 13 at 145 pm. The play follows Rip in Falling Waters the gnome episode and his long sleep with acts I II V showing village life his wife and the educational value of the performance.

John Ellis Washinton Irving Rip van Winkle Muravis School Rip Gwen Yeats Ghd Gretehea Yip Moe Billy Bishop Votel Brosber Entwe

Moravia Prepares for New Community Fire Truck

Moravia advances plans for a new community fire truck with assembly underway and delivery pending. A booster committee works with the town council to ready a platform for the siren and fundraising events. Donations totaling 70 dollars have been received toward the 400 dollar siren, with contributions ongoing. Shares of the truck are sold at one or two weekly, funding accessories. Fire Chief Alex Simpson advised the Moravia volunteers on best practices for the new service.

Moravia Siren Harry Pearson Legion Veach Burton Grocery Easter Pool Hall Richard Veach Alex Simpson Centerville

Volunteer farm labor office opened in Moravia

Guy Evans manager of the Centerville employment office announces arrangements for a farm labor office in Moravia with Gardner Hatchery as headquarters. Farmers needing help or workers may register there to receive assistance for upcoming spring work.

Guy Evans Centerville Moravia Gardner Hatchery

Funeral Held for 1.5 Year Old Fire Victim Kathleen Kingery

Mr and Mrs Charley Jarvis and Mrs LaVada Adams attended the funeral for Kathleen Kingery the one and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Kingery. Kathleen died from suffocation in a fire that destroyed their Ottumwa home Monday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kingery of Ottumwa. Mrs Wilbur Kingery is a daughter of Mrs Adams and sister of Mrs Jarvis. Many friends and relatives offer sympathy to the bereaved parents.

Charley Jarvis LaVada Adams Kathleen Kingery David Kingery Ottumwa Wilbur Kingery Adams Jarvis

Auxiliary Meeting With Mrs Garnet McDonough

Eleven members attended the American Legion auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Garnet McDonoughs home. Hostesses were Mrs. Berturner Mrs. Max McDonough and Mrs. Homer King. Topics covered included Security for America and auxiliary interest in legislation. Candy and cookies were to be sent to the Veterans Hospital in February.

The American Legion Auxilary Garnet McDonough Berturner Max McDonough Homer King McDonough Jay Oehler Ameria Legion Auxliary Turner Veterans’ Hospital

Taylgrald Group Meets at Don Wolf Home

The Tayloraid Farm Bureau of Taylor township met Wednesday January 12 at the Don Wolf home with 41 members present for dinner. A session on Salads That Satisfy was demonstrated. Afternoon activities included embroidering and sewing. Next meeting set for February with Josephney Witherby.

Tayloraid Farm Bureau Taylor Township Don Wolf Art Fox Miller Fort Boyer Loyd Carrie

Reading Club Meets With Mrs Halden

Mrs 3 W Halden hosted the Twentieth Ce Reading Club Tuesday afternoon. A round table discussion explored how people in other countries live eat dress and house, stimulating a lively subjec t and insightful discussion.

3. W. Halden Twentieth Ce

Birthday Dinner Observed For Local Honorees

The annual birthday observance by Mrs. Peas Hiner Mrs Cityed and Chayley Johnson was held Sunday at the Hiner. A cooperative dinner followed the yoga hour with Mrs Jobtison baking the birthday cake for the occasion. Other guests included Mrs Johnson and Card Cloyed.

Peas Hiner Cityed Chayley Johnson Jobtison Johnson

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Mason T. C. Clus Frank VY. Hiatt Jessie Tarbell Miss Rouse Skip Brosher Lucille Kessler Rev Dunlap Lyndon McDanel's John Clinton Methodist Church Catrenes Mbb McCarty Farm Bureau Mass Demalee Robinson Albia Mrs Laws Hellyer Durocs Wendell Cloyed Taylgrald Reading
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