Harold Burton to Manage Swift Plant
Harold Burton will become manager of the Swift & Co cream poultry and egg buying station effective Saturday Feb 1 He is a World War II veteran and has worked for the firm since early 1946 Paul Broshar leaves after nine years to join Matchfield Dairy Products Co of Chicago representing in 20 southeastern Iowa counties He succeeds C V Johnson who moves to Chicago as assistant to the company president The firm will maintain its existing market operations for cream eggs and poultry and continue selling baby chicks and poultry feed Mrs Gereld Hunter of Blakesburg sent this memorial poem for her mother Alta Minnetta Chambers who died Jan 36 1046
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burton
Swift & Co
Harold
Paul Broshar
Swift
Matchfield Dairy Products Co
Chicago
Iowa
C. V. Johnson
Oskatooga
Gereld Hunter
Blakesburg
Alta Minnetta Chambers
What the Word Mother Means to Me Verse Fragment
Poem reflects on the sacred nature of the word mother, recalling childhood, maternal love, and gratitude. It honors a mother now with God, urging appreciation, remembrance, and living rightly to join her in the afterlife. The piece emphasizes memory, faith, and enduring affection across distance and time.
Mrs Earl Rabuck Attends State Missionary Meeting
Mrs Earl Rabuck attended a meeting of the 3 i Ve Women's Service at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Marshalltown Saturday. Mrs Rabuck serves as vice president of the Tuwa Bravich and Mrs Bred Riggs of Ames is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Marshalltown
Quilting Party Draws Nineteen Women to Mrs Huskinson’s Home
Nineteen women attended a ladies aid quilting party at the home of Mrs. Mary Huskinson on Wednesday. A cooperative luncheon followed. Guests Mrs. Harry Woolward and Miss Mabel Coulson celebrated birthdays and exchanged cards. Visitor Mrs. Paul Bove from Loveland, Colorado joined the gathering.
Odd Masonic Lodge meeting details with dates
A peculiar distorted notice from Abbiuulty Lodge No AFL and AM announces a meeting. It mentions degree progression and regalian seating, with references to the sevund degree and a secretary named Coulson. Details are unclear but indicate a lodge gathering and ceremonial degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbiuulty Lodge
AFL & A.M
Dati
Regula Deelling
C. Cc Coulson Seerulaiy
Public Farm Sale Set for Feb 11 Near Moravia
R E Luse will hold a closing out farm sale Tuesday Feb 11 four miles south of Moravia. Advertisement will appear in the Union. If planning a public sale, The Union can print sale bills and ads to reach a wide audience for a successful sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Luse
Moravia
The
Union
Bromegrass farming plans and seeding tips in Iowa
Farmers in Southern Iowa explore bromegrass as a forage and erosion control crop. Seeding with a legume is essential to prevent sod formation. discuss disk tillage, grazing management, fall growth, and the use of an all purpose packer seeder. The Iowa State College Engineering Dept suggests a double corrugated roller seeder for improved establishment. Evening school schedule listed for February 8 and 18 topics on insemination and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Engineering Department
Iowa ‘State College
Double Eight Club Meets in Centerville
Members of the Double Eight club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar in Centerville Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Noble of Seymour. Prizes at cards went to Mr. and Mrs. Noble Cecil Coulson Mrs Bert Turner and Kenneth Condra. Moravia members attending were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse Mr. and Mrs. Howard Evans Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black Ma. and Mrs. Harold Mason Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bisby Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coulson. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight Club
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Vernon Noble
Seymour
Noble
Cecil Coulson
Bert, Turner
Kenneth Condra
Moravia
T. J. Luse
Howard Evans
Carl Black
Harold Mason
Sew and So Club Hosts Rook Party at Turner Home
Mrs. Ralph Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward hosted a Rook party for the Sew and So club at the Turner residence on Friday evening January 24. Five tables contested play with Mrs. Harry Woodward and Francis Shelquist winning high prizes. Mrs. Woodward served refreshments at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Turner
Frank Woodward
Turner
Harry Woodward
Francis Shelquist
Woodward
Murden Theatre Show Promises Bizarre Performance
A fragment from a historical paper hints at a Murden Theatre event featuring a performer named Low Young and a controversial act labeled Bad Meas wy. Details are unclear but local audiences are urged to attend for an early evening show this Wednesday.
Coon Hunters Plan New 1947 Officers and Trials
Appanoose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association outlines plans for several field trials in spring and summer 1947. New officers elected include L. B. Ward as president F. B. Easter as vice president L. P. B. Main as secretary treasurer V. R. Kaster as field manager and directors T. Long H. Hawk B. Hayes V. C. Kaster and D. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose- Monroe County Coon Hunters Association
L. B. Ward
F. B. Easter
L. PB. Main
V. R. Kaster
T. Long
H. Hawk
8. Hayes
V. C. Kaster
D. Taylor
Rex Kaster Buys Robinson Property Near School
Rex Kaster purchases the Bill Robinson residence near the school with his mother Mrs. Anna Kaster. They plan to move in around February first. The sale was arranged through licensed broker Chet Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Robinson
Oase
Rex Kaster
Anna Kaster
Chet Broshar
Earl Brains Buy William Cooper Farm Near Hedrick
The William Cooper farm on the east edge of Hedrick has been sold to Mr and Mrs Earl Brain of near Farson who will take possession late next summer. The property is described as one of the best improved livestock farms in the Hedrick community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper
Hedrick
Birs
Earl Brain
Farson
Letter from Finland praises Mrs Norton for Red Cross garments
A note from Finland dated January 15 1947 expresses gratitude to Mrs Will Norton for baby clothes sent via the American Red Cross. The letter mentions a three month old baby named Asko Knutums and a five year old brother, includes a photo, and apologizes for the late thanks. The writers sign Jaimi Mauno Eniso and Asko Knutums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
U.S. A
Asko Kaipin Kautamsa
Asko
Kensington Club Dessert Rock Party Hosts Honor Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black and C. A. Turner entertained Kensington club members to a dessert rock party last Thursday evening. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. George Halden and H. A. Pabst. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Utterback, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, and Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
C. A. Turner
Kensington Club
George Halden
H. A. Pabst
Homer Utterback
John Johnson
L. M. Williams
Farm Bureau Meeting Set in Moravia Hall
Regular Taylor Township Farm Bureau meeting scheduled for Friday evening January 11 at 7 30 p m at Community Hall Moravia. Kim Thorpe will discuss Soil Conservation. Bring sandwiches and pie. H L Hilton Township Director officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
Moravia
Kim Thorpe
H. L. Hilton
Note of appreciation from Mrs. Ivan Harsh
Mrs. Ivan Harsh thanks friends for cards letters gifts and potted plants received during hospitalization and says the kindness will never be forgotten. She expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Birthday Supper Held in Albia For Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Howard Smith and Richard attended a birthday supper Thursday evening at the W A Smith home in Albia honoring the birthdays of Mrs A M Smith and her grandson Max Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Richard
W. A. Smith
Albia
A. M. Smith
Max Smith
Return to Camp Appe Operation
Corp. Koyce Sanders, who under Weal ah appendectum hie hd on furlough with his parents, Mr Chester Sanders, left go to repark to Chanute Field, TI He was granted a con "yaleswent furlough.
Flight Of The Stork Toll At St Josephs Hospital
A child named Gelilee died during delivery at St Josephs Hospital in Centerville. The toll on such bork is recorded as 1 28, with no further details available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josephas Hospital
Centerville
Brooks Buy Building Occupied by Corner Cafe
Larry Brooks and Wm Callen have purchased the business building now occupied by the Corner Cafe. William Vas employed there. both veterans of World War II. Stam Mrs G D Lynch and Mr Mrs W J Brooks with Judy moved Monday to a farm near Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Wm. Callen
Afe
William
Larry
G. D. Lynch
W. J. Brooks
Judy
Ottumwa
Swenders Observe Golden Anniversary
Rev D W Swender and wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Kincaid Kansas home with open house from 1:30 to 7:30 pm on Dec 31. They have nine married children and received many gifts and cards from across the country where he served as pastor. The W F M S will meet Feb 6 at 2:00 pm at Mrs Doris Main’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Swender
Kincaid
Kansas
Moravia
Christian
Methodist
United Brethren
The
Garnett, Kansas
D. W. Snender
Kincsid
Pennsylvania
Wedland
California
Elec
Doris Main
Rev
Snender
Selma
Blue Mound
Mapleton
Union News Items Preferred by Local Office
The Union invites readers to submit community news directly to the office for publication. News items should be sent to the designated address to ensure timely inclusion.
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers Moravia Lodge names new officers
New officers of the Moravia Rebekah lodge were installed Monday evening. Carrie Tisue Noble Grand Gladsie Pennington Right Supporter Effie Gollaher Left Supporter Gretchen Ashby Vice Grand Pearl Black Right Supporter Nellie Utterback Left Supporter Ethel Gardner Warder Loremma Palmer Conductor Edna Tuttler Chaplain Mildred Bishop Musician Raymond Ashby Inside Guardian Homer Utterback Outside Guardian C A Turner Treasurer Genevieve Morgan Secretary Installing officers Sere Mildred Bishop and Louemma Palmer Refreshments served by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Carrie Tisue
Noble
Gladsie Pennington
Effie Gollaher
Gretchen Ashby
Pearl Black
Nellie Utterback
Ethel Gardner
Loremma Palmer
Edna Tuttler
Mildred Bishop
Raymond Ashby
Inside Guardian
Homer Utterback
Outside
Guardian
C. A. Turner
Genevieve Morgan
Sere Mildred
Bishop
Louemma Palmer
Roscoe Pennington
Church notices and weekly activities at CavreneS and Wealey Chapel
Rev J C Davis leads services at CavreneS with Sunday School, morning and evening programs. A cooperative supper Feb 5 in church basement. Wealey Chapel hosts worship and Sunday School with a Woman's Society meeting and family midweek sermon on Jesus and the Sabbath. Parishioners learn biblical passages and outline a personal sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diotayia
Lowa
J. C. Davis
C. M. McFatridge
Y. F
Karl’ Tuttle
Ruth Wilson
Bertha Broshar
Stella Carter
Fannie Glick
Wealey Chapel
All Day Woman's Society
Elizabeth Turner
Jesus
H. EB. Mann
Carolyn
Lincoln
Nebr
Mys
Paul Turner
Centerville
Jack Long
M. H
Elson
J.C. Davis
Local visits and family gatherings reported in Moravia area
Fred Pollock of Powersville and daughter Janice visited Moravia. Numerous relatives and friends, including the Brekke, Hartshorn, Hartinger, Hawk, Mason, Swaim, Veach, Johnson, Coulson, Oehler, Clark, Callin, Gardner, Blumer, Gilluspie, and others, hosted or visited in Centerville Ottumwa Albia Des Moines and Udell. Sunday meals, hospital checks, and community events appear across many households with travel between Moravia Centerville and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pollock
Powersville, Mo
Moravia
Janice Pollock
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Times
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites participation with Sunday School at 10:06 a.m. led by Donald Tonss, worship at 10:50 a.m., youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m., preaching and music at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Earl Rabuck welcomes all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Tonss
Local Church Services and Sunday Schedule
Esther Babe and Pastor Sonium lead Levi non Circuit Church School at 10 15 am with Don ald Whitehead as Superintendent Worship at 11 15 am Fairview Church School at 9 am Mrs Carl Tomlin Superintendent Evening Service at 7 30 pm Mission Prayer Band meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at Bert McKern’s home Hilton Worship Service at 10 am Uhureh Srrivel at 10 60 am with Dertha Keston Superintendent M F at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Whitehead
Fairview Church School
Carl Tomlin
Mission Prayer Band
Bert McKern
Hilton
Uhureh Srrivel
Dertha Keston
Church Schedule at Nazarene Pastor Burd Leads Services
The Church of the Nazarene presents a Sunday program with W. E. Burd as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson, Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Bible study and prayer session in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Fe Fee Pou
Am. Aburshey
Church of Christ Tiow ou Communal Service Overseen by Superintendent
Communion service led by Horace Sihafists Superintendent at the Church of Christ Tiow ou. Coralene Eydeavor invited attendees to join in the Duvall home gathering. Everyone welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiow Ou
Auauay Choo
Horace
Linda Coulson Entered Hospital in Ottumwa
Linda Coulson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson, was taken to St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa Tuesday afternoon for three or four days observation. Mrs Coulson stayed near the hospital to be with Linda during visiting hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Cecil Coulson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Mrs. Coulson
Special Meetings At Nazarene Church
The meeting stressing youth week at the Church of the Nazarene is well attended led by Rev. Charles King from Bethany Oklahoma with nightly messages and music. Mrs. Will Woodward presides over the young peoples society and invites all to attend as the meetings close Sunday evening February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Charles King
Bethany
Oklo
Will Woodward
Young Peoples Society
Knowledge Scores Show Weekly League Totals Rising
Gardner Hatchery leads with 7166 season high as three week totals top 000. Teams listed include East End Cafe Albia Outlaws and Spencer Grocery M H S Band with players Callen Forbes Hiatt Rose Main Rick. High weekly score 264 by Fred Cousins in Tornadoes. trio of Marie Angel Helen Cottingham Mary Cox lead with average 220 and 661 total for three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner ‘Hatchery
East End
Albia Outlaws
Spencer Grocery M._H. S
Joan Callen
Anne Forbes
Marilyn Hiatt
Mary Rose Main
Lillian Rick
Wildcats
Gretchen Ashby
Eloise Gardner
Angel Garage
Dorothy Rueschau
Margaret Ward
Myna Williama
Callen
Fred Cousins
Marie Angel
Helen Cottingham
Mary Cox
Alice Easter
Vera Matherly
T. C. Club Meets With Mrs. Frank Hiatt
The E. T. C. club gathered at Mrs. Frank Hiatt home last Thursday afternoon. Hall call was Who's Who. Mrs. Frank Lathen demonstrated proper table settings and Mrs. Grace Main guessed the mystery box. Hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C._club
Frank Hiatt
Frank Lathen
Grace Main
Numa Minerettes win Appanoose county girls title
The Numa Minerettes captured the Appanoose county girls basketball championship at Moulton by defeating Rathbun. Moravia lost to Moulton for the consolation trophy after a bye to the semi finals thursday. The Moravia boys compete in a county tourney at Cincinnati this week with Numa facing Rathbun and Moulton meeting Exline in Wednesday games. The girls sectional looms Feb 4 to 8 at Attica with Moravia facing Pella Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numa Minerettes
Appanoose
Moulton
Rathbun
Moravia
Numa
Cincinnati
Exline
Mystic
Unionville
Attica
Pella Christian
1946 47 Basketball Schedule
The record lists home games on February 18 and away matchups for the 1946 47 basketball season. Details mention boys teams and Allerton, with安排 unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Otterbein Guild Girls Meet With Joan Dille
Otterbein Guild girls held their regular monthly meeting with Joan Dille on Thursday evening. The lesson titled Walking With Jesus As I Learn About All Races explored Jesus circle of friendship. Members read scripture, shared missionary stories, and approved plans for a February church playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
Joan Dille
Jesus
Phyllis Rabuck
Viola Hammons
Circle of Friendship
Mary Rose Main
Joan Callen
Leta Stevens
John Dike
NOW TO RAISE CANNAS
Cannas are tropical Americas and Asia plants prized for foliage and blooms. Newer varieties replace tall old types, with careful spacing, rich moist soil, and frost avoidance. propagate by dividing root stock or from buds, then start in pots for strong early growth. Store and winterize roots after frost to maintain vigor for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americans
Asia
Linbow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swift Plant
Memoriam
God
State Missionary Meeting
M. H. Elson
C. Ro Fry
Paul Clark
Mr. Sylvester
Iowa State
MUR Awn Theatre
Coon Hunters Assn
Robinson Property
Earl Brains
WM. Cooper
Will Norton
American Red Cross
Jaimi, Mauno, Eniso and
Asko Knutums
Farm Bureau Meeting
Apper
Larry “Brooks
Swenders
Foreign Missionary Society
Rebekah Lodge
Cavrenes
Grace Methodist ‘Church
Robert Brekke
Patty
Lois Hartshorn
Charles Hartinger
Claude Hawk
Marold Mason
Frank Swaim
Bris
Swaim
Gus Johnson
Richard Veach
Russell Day
Jennie Robinson
A. G. Mason
Mrs. C. C. Coulson
Linda and
Merrill
Charles Johnson
Vivian Pfannebecker
Quentin Hudson
Esther Lloyd
Des Moines
B. Oehler
Harold Clark
Louise. Oehler
Mra
J. B. Oehler
Guy Streepy
Miss Anna
Mary Roberts
Neice, Janice
Hazel Burge
William Gardner
John Fontinel
Bia
Homer Callin
Veterans Hospital
Ray Jones
Walter Clark
Carl Cloyed
FE. G. Hawk
Mrs
Lee Cloyed
Blakeshore
Homer Callen
Deana
Mary Lou
James Wilson
Leopard Wilson
Yuma
Ariz
Spencer Wilson
Buckeye
Clyde Wilson
Goodyear
Eur
Clark Arday
Engelwood
Hotel Kirkwood
Fred Blumer
Grover Gilluspie
Udell Bough
Dwight, Myr
Ralph Davis
Roger Gideonere
Marvin Gardner
Tama Monday
Tuesslay
Ivitt Sexing School of Instruct
Fanchen Wineler
Wiley Rowntree
Saugel
Texas
Dave Dolmtunn
Knoxville
Smith Fhotp
Mary Kane Main
Lela Ry ‘Pillment
Venetan
Attelte
Conteeville Mounds
Valle Fer Bone
Ban Hadgess
Myr
Jess Stoups
Arminta Haddock
H. T Boblenz
Melrose
R. R. Pennington
Boblinz
R. C. Wilson
Wid
Ralph McDonough
Herschel Janiseh
Jack
Reymond
Freckle Swain
Otlumwa
Frank Swaith
Austin Swaiins
Aid
Crawford
Meaford
Mus
Jean
Leonium Circuit
Esther Babe
Pastor Sonium
Church of Christ
Linda Coulson
Nazarene Church
T. C. Club
Allerton
Frank Field
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