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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

4

Mrs Rose Winsler Dies In Oregon

Mrs Charles Winsler 94 of Seaside Oregon died Tuesday morning in Portland hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Rose Thomas Winsler lived in Moravia before moving to Oregon 14 years ago. She is survived by son Carl of Phoenix and three granddaughters. Eight great grandchildren and daughter in law Fan Chen Winslet. Funeral services will be held in Seaside Friday.

Charles Winster Seaside Oregon Portland Winsler Rose ‘Thomas Winsler Moravia Roy Winsler Carl Phoenix Arizona Wiley Rountree Jackie Winsler Clifford Jerry) Boyer Mra Roy Fanchen) Winslet

Moravia Girls to Open Tourney Against Attica

Moravia faces Attica in the girls sectional tournament opener at 7 15 Monday Feb 1 with a slate of Monday Tuesday games and later matches at Udell Troy and Moulton as the schedule unfolds with finals and consolation on Saturday night.

Moravia Attica Tracy Bussey Melcher Eddyville Lovilla Dallas Udell Et Troy Moulton

Missionary Group Meets With Jane Ann Fox

The Methodist intermediate missionary group met after school Wednesday with Jane Ann Fox and Mrs. John Grenfell as leader. Children recited scripture verses and discussed them. Lesson focused on migrant work in Texas. February work assignments were given. They learned to count to ten in Spanish. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Art Fox.

Methodist Jane Ann Fox John Grenfell Texas Art Fox

Service Inductions And Departures From Local Bases

Names and details of service members including Clair Easter now at Ft Leonard Wood after induction in Ham mond Ind. Harold D Loch AF 17377624 finishing basic Sept 18 with office work at Lackland San Antonio. James Woodward of Norfolk Va bound for Coral Sea ship. Charles Cross discharged in Moravia area. Pvt Dannie Kaster and Pvt Donald B Kuster also noted with local connections and hospital work.

Harold Loch Harold D. Loch Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Dannie Kaster Friday Hopkins St. Josephs Hospital Centerville Donald B. Kuster

Juvenile Delinquency Debate At Tornee Grace Church

Tornee Grace Methodist Church hosts a Sunday schedule with 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am morning worship and 6:30 pm service led by John Grenfell pastor and Karl Tuttle school superintendent. A debate on Juvenile Delinquency and Parental Delinquency features John Wilson and the pastor with an open discussion to follow inviting all young people. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 pm and midweek prayer Bible study Wednesday January 27 at 7:30.

Grace Methodist Church John Grenfell Karl Tuttle John Wilson

Youth Day at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday activities led by Rev. Evan Stroud and Harold Mason. Sunday schedule includes 10 o'clock Sunday School with all age classes, 11 o'clock morning worship, 6:30 p m Youth Fellowship, and 7:30 p m church services. January 31 marks Youth Day with youth in charge of morning worship and Dollar Day. Revival meetings with Evangelist Kissinger begin February 16 through February 28.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason Caen Blackman Bill Bishop Evangelist Kissinger

Nazarene Youth Week At Maddison Church Events

Sunday School and Young People evangelistic service at 7 30 each evening from January 25 through January 31 with Singspiration Christian Service Training and Training services. Prayer meeting at the Maddison home at 7 30 Friday and prayer and fasting at the parsonage at 1 00 Friday. A fellowship gathering at the Woodward home Friday night. Sunday evening evangelistic service focused on youth at the church.

Church of the Nazarene Bapeiox Andrew Maddison W Young Peo Andy Maddison The Nazarene Church Bill Woodward

Practicing the Presence of God at Iconium Methodist Crusade

Iconium Methodist urges nationwide church attendance every Sunday to deepen fellowship with God. The message notes God as the best friend and invites all to visit churches for Sunday School and public worship. Next Sunday's sermon is titled Practicing the Presence of God.

God Metoolist Church

Cheryl Hughes Hosts Junior Missionary Group Meeting

The junior missionary group met Wednesday after school with Cheryl Hughes for study. Thirteen members attended with Mrs Richard Tubaugh in charge. They studied living conditions in Puerto Rico read a chapter from New Friends of Nina and had a season quiz. During social hour Cheryl Hughes and Mrs vay Hughes served refreshments. Jen Eldridge was a guest.

Cheryl Hughes Richard Tubaugh Puerto Rico Nina Abe Vay Hughes Jen Eldridge

Burdett Cox Welcomes Son Nyle at Centerville St Joseph

Mr and Mrs Burdett Cox announce the birth of their son Nyle Burdett on January 16 at 10 30 AM at St Joseph hospital Centerville. The baby weighed pounds and ounces at birth and is welcomed by family and friends.

Moravia Girls Top Troy In Conference Twinbill

Moravia girls defeated Troy 77 49 while Moravia boys were edged 63 48 as Troy visitors played a twin bill here Tuesday. Troy led after the first half before Moravia surged, Hannah Wilkinson left with an injury for Troy, and Frances Ann Kaster plus Wanda Benz added free throws late for Moravia.

Troy Moravia Mohawks Hannah Wilkinson Brain Sawyer Martin Frances Ann Kaster Wanda Benz

Women’s Society meets at Mrs Zell Callen home

The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Zell Callen. Mrs. Maude Coltrain led a lesson on Africa mission work, featuring African piano, duets by Mrs. Coltrain and Mrs. Harry DuVall and by Mrs. Almont Main and Mrs. E. G. Hawk. Rev. Stroud read scripture and the group participated in study and prayer. The next February meeting will be at Mrs. Albert Veach’s home.

Women’s Society of World, Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Zell Callen Maude Coltrain Africa Stroud Hawk Fellowship of Prayer Caltrain Mrg Albert Veach

Carpet rag donations sought for Knoxville Veterans Hospital

Notice asks residents to donate extra carpet rag clothing to Knoxville Veterans Hospital and leave items at Garnet McDonough's location. Donors are told there is no need to remove buttons or snaps.

Knoxville Veterans Hospital Garnet McDonough's

Layette Shower for Mrs. John Grenfell at Church Basement

The ladies of the Methodist church and friends invite Mrs. John Grenfell to a layette shower on Thursday evening January 21 at 7 30 in the church basement. Sponsored by the ladies of the Young Adult group.

Ladies of the Methodist Church Friends of the John Grenfell

Union Neighbors Meet at John Head Home

Mrs. Vernon Hawk hosted the Union Neighbors club on Wednesday January 13 at John Head’s home due to sickness in the Hawk family. Mrs. Ben Williams led the meeting with a weight control lesson and a roll call about favorite ornamental shrubs.

Vernon Hawk Union Neighbors Club John Head Hawk Ben Williams Williams Head Roe Ahee Richard Barnes F. E. Boyer John Kelley Vern Johnson and Son Gaylord Main Jack Martin and Sons Orville Rodgers Patty Lee Tadlock Ida Caylor del Wilson Joe Wilson Mary Jo Danny Wilbur Miller Verner Hawk Jean

Sew and 50 Club Meets at Frank Wilson Home

The Sew and So Club family party was held Monday evening at the Frank Wilson home with Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCloud as hosts. Six tables of rock brought high scores to Mrs. Carl VanZante and Harold Mason, followed by cooperative refreshments. Rainbow girls plan a 4:00 PM meeting Monday January 25 and will travel Thursday night January 21 to Albia for initiation services. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson hosted dinner Sunday honoring Mr. Coulson’s brothers and sisters, including Veneil Coulson of Moulton, John Stevens and Ethel of Centerville, Leota Lockmore of Ottumwa, Bertha and Mabel Coulson, and Mrs. T. B. Cameron.

Louilia Lovilia Moravia Lovilla Moravia Girls Joyce Martin Brain Sawyer Mohawks Tomlin Wilson Jerry Woodward McDanel Corydon Moravia Junior High Cincinnati Frank Wilson Donald McCloud Carl VanZante Harold Mason Rainbow Girls Albia C. C. Coulson Coulsons Veneil Coulson Moulton John Stevens Irea Ethel Centerville Leota Lockmore Ottumwa Bertha Mabel Coulson T. B. Cameron

Clark Brown Nuptials in Texas December 29

Misa Barbara Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Brown of Dallas Texas and John Edwin Clark son of Mr and Mrs Keith Clark of Albia Iowa were married at 10 oclock December 29 at the Presbyterian church in Dallas The couple attended by Mona Fietheringer and Dean Bagly Both attend Iowa State College Following the ceremony a breakfast was held at the home of the bride s parents They will reside in Ames where both will resume studies in Iowa

Misa Barbara Brown Ed Brown Dallas Texas John Edwin ‘Clark Keith Lark Albia Iowa Thesbyterian Church Mona Fietheringer Boone Dean Bagly Stockport Iowa State College Keith Clark George Whitlock Fort Madison Moravia High School Ames Towa State College

Edwin Clarks Honored At Hilton Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Edwin Clark were honored Sunday Jan 10 at a family gathering in the Hilton church basement A shower was also held Saturday evening at the Hilton church basement by Hilton community members

Edwin Clark Hilton Church Hilton

Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meets on Monday

Taylor Township Farm Bureau held a Monday session at New Hope schoolhouse with strong turnout. Director Guy Argo led reports by Lee Benz Fred Lasley and Bryan Hart. Burns presented the secretary treasurer report and Hart showed pictures. The 4-H meeting ran by Lee Beng. Yearbooks were approved and members placed on committees to share activities and cut mailing costs. Committee members named Merle Miller Virginia Pettibone and Lee Benz. January committee was Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt and Mr and Mrs Ernest West. Light refreshments were served.

Taylor Township Farm Bureau New Hope Guy Argo Lee Benz Fred Lasley Bryan Hart Russell Burns Lee Beng Taylor Township Merle Miller Virginia Pettibone Cecil Schrodt Ernest West

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at family dinner

Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart entertained at a supper Wednesday evening for the birthday anniversaries of Max Hiner whose anniversary was Jan 13 and Mrs Max Hiner and Mrs Pearl Hiner whose natal days were Jan 15. Other guests were Delmar Hiner and Jess Hiner.

Chris Bogart Max Hiner Pearl Hiner Delmar Hiner Jess Hiner

Nazarene Zone Rally Held at Chariton Church Apt in Iowa

The revival zone rally of the Iowa District of Churches of the Nazarene convened Friday at the Chariton Nazarene church. Rev. Glen Griffith of Nampa Idaho was the speaker, joined by Rev. and Mrs. Ray Cox and sons.

Iowa

Rail car catches fire near Moravia depot

Moravia firemen battled a blaze in an empty box car from train No 98 en route to St Louis near the Wabash depot Monday night about 7 30 PM. The diesel freight was backed into Moravia to isolate the car, whose wood portion was a total loss. Embers along the tracks were spotted first by the caboose conductor, and fire was likely started by a rail burn.

Moravia Wabash St. Louis Caboose Albia

Legion Auxiliary Meets at Chet Broshar Home

January meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Chester Broshar. With the president absent due to illness, Mrs. Fred Hammond presided and minutes and letters from service members were read. Donations included 2 to the March of Dimes and to Salvation Army drives. A clothing drive for carpet rags was organized for the Veterans hospital. Members and guests discussed Mary Burns on legislation and Charles Coffin on national security in the atomic age, then enjoyed refreshments after quiz games.

American Legion Auxiliary Chester Broshar Andy Mosley Fred Hammond Leonard Palmer Salvation Army Garnet McDonough Veterans Hospital Charles Coffin Broshar Amy Hiner Burns Clifford Stocker Coffin

Church Night Observed At E U B Church

The E U B church dining room hosted a monthly church night with Harold Mason leading a hymn sing and a vocal duet by Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Hawk. Readings were given by Mrs. Ira Boyer and Rev. Stroud, followed by refreshments and a social hour. The group set the meeting for the second Wednesday each month and named February committee members for program and supper duties.

Harold Mason J. T. VanDorin Fred Hammond Ray McCloud John VanZante

Harley Smith 73 Dies by Own Hand Near Moravia

Harley M. Smith 73 a former Justice of the Peace at Albia was found dead Monday evening hanging from a bridge near Selection northeast of Moravia. A sealed note to Sheriff Coolley explained the act. no inquest. Surviving are wife, son Robert, daughter Mrs Norman Tomlinson, five grandchildren, and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at Lewis funeral home Albia with burial in Albia cemetery.

Harley M. Smith Foster and Selection Moravia Selection Hilton Church Smith Albia Ray Coolley F. N. Ray John Vidas Sheriff Coolley Bay Frank Karpan Albia Light Co James Morrison Robert Tacoma Wash Norman Tomlinson Melissa Felton Lewis Hattie Woodruff Des Moines Viola Williams Atkingon Kansas Albia Cemetery

Moravia Coach Tassell’s Father and Associates Attend Game

Mr. R R Tassell and son Denny and Mr. Miner of Van Meter attended the Troy Moravia basketball game Tuesday night at Moravia. Tassell is the father of Moravia Coach Burk Tassell.

R. R. Tassell Denny Miner van Meter Troy-Moravia Moravia Mr. Tassell Burk Tassell

Centerville Rainbow Girls Install New Officers Sunday

Centerville Rainbow for Girls held a public installation at the Masonic hall Sunday with Ann Pettibone as installing officer. Sally Johnson Julia Hendershot Mary Alice Powers Barbara Bradley and Janet Charity led the ceremony with family and Centerville assembly members assisting and guests from nearby towns present.

Masonic Hall Moravia Centerville Gary Martha Pettz Charles Turner Charity Judy Boyer Hope Joan Moore Faith Charlotte McAn Inch Maxine Firking

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rose Winsler Clair Easter Hammond Ind Ft. Leonard Wood James Woodward Harley Woodward Marshalltown Norman Bingert Coral Sea Aircraft, Carrier Norfolk Charles Cross Infantry Ft. Lewis Washington Iconium Methodist Jonngr Group WED Vipe Stork Boyd EB. Paxston Korea Bell Sisters Cynthia Kay I Corps Rca-Victor Bermuda Paxston Corps Clifford Paxston UN Command Munsan U. S. Army Louilla Moravia Boys Paul Wilson Bishop McCord Jerry Woodward P. D. Woodward UNION Clark Edwin Clarks Nazarene Zone Chariton Legion Auxiliary Chet Broshar E. U. B. Church Harley Smith Grill Margaret Condra Dena Wright la Vonne Card Frances Price Frances Easter Donna Underwood Mary Schrodt Rebecca Dye Betty van Dorin Confidential Sandra Hiatt Outer Observer Janet Walker Paul Dicks Mother Rainbow Center- Ville Rugene Linnemay Judith Wiles Janan Stranberg Susan Bowdish Mary Ellen Clark Peggie Knowles Susan Dobson Pat Sanders Judy Dooley Nancy Hendershot Judy Keller Sue Pullman Pat Benjamin Nancy Senior
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