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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1947

Page

4

Two Iowa Teenagers Tie The Knot In Cedar Rapids

The ceremony for Delores Siemer and Robert Sufficool took place June 14 1947 at Bethany Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids with Rev E W Waggazer officiating. The couple and families hosted a reception at Dra port Inn and plan to reside in Cedar Rapids.

Delores Siemer George Siemer Cedar Rapids Robert Sufficol Glenn Sufficool Moravia Bethany Lutheran Church E. W. Waggazer Donald Chehak Tte Siemer Chris Neidermayer G. B. Sufficool And Arthur Sufficool Bobbie James Sufficool Paul Miner Gary and Bruce David Neidermayer Verna Edgren Harold Myron Frank Peck Lee Johnson Leona Chehak Marcella Chehak Helen Costello Dean Woods Bernard Erlacher Gordon Englebretson Jack Canney Marvin Miller Victor Hy- Bek Draport Inn

Card of Thanks for Jo Wo Meliatel’s Family

The family of Jo Wo Meliatel thank neighbors and friends for empathy and kindness during the loss and death of our loved one. Special thanks for flowers from Guy Bobunes and family, Mr and Mrs Ryons Mel, Shirley Tawndetad family, god Mrs HOOL, McDanel and Loyd McDanel family.

Jo Wo

Young Married Group Hosts U S Party at Wesley Chapel

The young married group of Wesley Chapel held a Wiener roast and party at Hiattsville hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dooley and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels. Attendees included Ernest Hiatt family Loyd Carter Don Pettibone George Turner George Scott Sylvia Callen Rev. Davis and family Virgil Dooley family Kenneth Daniels and Eugene. Next event to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bublenz and Mr. and Mrs. George Scott.

Wesley Chapel Hiattsville Hall Virgil Dooley Kenneth Daniels Ernest | Hiatt Loyd Carter Don Pettibone George Turner George Scott Sylvia Callen Rev. Davis Eugene Herb Bublenz

Sunshine Ladies Meet With Mrs Henry Cordes

The Sunshine Ladies gathered with Mrs Henry Cordes on July 2 for a social visit and gifting exchanges. Members listed include Potts Gladfelder Mc Kern and others. visitors included Bertha Martins Denny Argo and Judy Gladfelder. The next meeting is planned for August 6 at Bertha Martins. a host date for the auxiliary society of the Evangelical United Brother church is noted.

Sunshine Ladies Re. Henry Cordes Colin McDanel Des Potts Nellie Gladfelder Lucille McKern Mamie Tisue Russie Glad Jelsie Edna Johnson Mabel Gladffelder Lela Harrison Datei 'Gladfelder Bustess the Cordes Denny Argo Judy Kay Gladfelder Bertha Martins

Dayton Dotson Weds Grace Whittington at Fort Lewis

Dayton Dotson of Company C Sixth Infantry Fort Lewis Washington married Grace Whittington of London England at the 6th Infantry Chapel Fort Lewis. The ceremony was at noon July 2 in a double ring service conducted by Chaplain Saar. The couple, with a reception in Tacoma, planned a short honeymoon in Canada before settling at 231 South Tacoma Avenue.

Grace Whittington London England Dayton Dotson C" Sth Infantry Fort Lewis Washington Fred Dotson Moravia Jows 6Th Infantry Saar South Tacoma Avenue Tacoma Canada

Kenneth Blackman Named College Coach at Buena Vista

Kenneth Blackman, son of Mr and Mrs M K Blackman of Moravia, was appointed head baseball and basketball coach at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. He moved to Storm Lake this spring from Cedar Rapids and now serves as coach and manager of the Whitecaps. Under his leadership the Whitecaps have been undefeated at home and suffered only one loss, recently to Sioux City on Tuesday.

Kenneth Blackman M. K. Blackman Moravia Buena Vista College Storm Lake Kenneth Cedar Rapids Whitecaps Storm Lake Whitecaps Sioux City

Local residents share fourth of July and visits

A string of visits and gatherings fill the area as Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson and Halph and Mrs. Sincox spend Sunday with Chas Johnson. Dorothy Brown stays with Annabelle Walter. Families attend Hawkeye Holidays in Des Moines. Many travel to Detroit and Minneapolis, while others visit relatives in Ames and Centerville.

Herman Johnson Halph Mrs. Sincox Chas. Johnsons Jack McDonough Max McDonough Des Moines Duane Veach Albert Veach Delma

Guests at Murdy Home on Fourth of July

Fourth of July guests at Mr. and Mrs. W V Murdy included Dr and Mrs Vern Newcomb and children from Kansas City, Byron Newcomb and daughter from Baldwin, Martha Kate Karr of Otley, Marion Keeton and family of Leeville, Lester Murdy of Udell, Nyrova Lee Murdy of El Paso HL, Leenad Palmer, W V Murdy and sons Jim and Georgia Rogers, Lowell Harris of Newton, Bruce Watts and family of Otumwa. Legion Auxiliary held an installation Tuesday July 16 at the Post Home. A good valied mice is desired.

Murdy W. VY Vern Newcomb Kansas City Byron Newcomb Baldwin Kans Byron Karr Martha Kate Otley Noo Tallers Marion Keeton Lee Villa Lester Murdy Udell Nyrova Lee Murdy el Paso Leenad Palmer W. V. Murdy Jim Georgia Rogers Lowell Harris Newton Bein Caltrain Jother Bruce Watts Svn Bobby OtLumwa H. 1B Watts

Moravia church hosts two week Bible revival and softball opener

Beginning July 13 a two week Bible revival at Moravia Church of Christ features 8 pm services led by Bobby Kerby. Moravia softball opens Thursday evening at 8:30 against Swede's Smoke Shop of Centerville with Delmer Dowd pitching and Bud McDanel starting. John Laws, Moravia manager, notes a tough schedule ahead and no admission for the opener with a free will offering planned. Included in a separate item is Evelyn McDonald earning a George Washington University AB in Education at its 126th commencement as Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin urges courage and hope.

Moravia John Laws Centerville John Delmer Dowd Bud McDanel Charles Broshar Princeton Whitehead C. Hellyer D. Laws Geo. Hellyer Freeman Purvis Moore Dick Brown Ron Woodward Bud Me Danel Evelyn J. McDonald Clyde McDonald Iowa George Washington University Cloyd Heck Marvin

Currency Church of Christ Sunday Services Schedule

Currency Church of Christ presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Horace Schaffner. Communion at 10:50 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with Horace and Clarence Schaffner alternating pulpit duty and Bobby Kerby preaching at 3:00 p.m.

Church of Christ Horace Schaffner Horace Clarence Schaffner Bobby Kerby

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Times

Earl Rabuck, pastor, leads 10:00 p m worship and 7:00 p m service. Sunday School at 10:50 a m taught by Donald Jones. Youth Fellowship and music at 8:00 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 2:00 p m. Friday missionary meeting at Mrs Hawka. All invited to worship.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Bunday School Thonald Jones

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists Sunday School at 10:00 with Superintendent Delmar Did and preaching at 11:00. Y F Group meets at 6:30 p m at the church. Wesley Chapel holds a 9:30 a m preaching and 10:30 a m Sunday School.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa J. C. Davis Delmar Did Y. F Wesley Chapel

Church Service Schedule at Nazarene Church

The notice lists Sunday activities led by Pastor W. E. Burd with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School under M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:30 p.m. N. P. S, 8:00 p.m. Worship Service, and Thursday Prayer and Bible Study at 8:00 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. H. Johnson

Missionary Guild Girls Entertain and Alaska Trip Mentioned

The Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church group hosted a dinner for the Missionary Guild with Rev. and Mrs. Young present. The program covered Walking With Jesus As We Build A Better America, with readings, songs, and stories. An Alaska trip by NSTC students Richard Kruser Wilbur Warnick and Maurice Hamilton is noted with plans and defiant optimism.

Missionary Guild Moravia Joan Dille Kathleen Halden Delma June Veach Joan Callen Phyllis Rabuck Albin Cedar Falls Maury Rose Main Mabel Coulson Earl Rabuck Worner Hamilton Maurice Hamilton Barnard South Dakota Alaska Aberdeen Northern State Teachers College NSTC Fairbanks Alcan Richard Kruser Westport Wilbur Warnick Leola Warnick Hamilton

Postage Rate to Remain Unchanged

The Third Assistant Postmaster General informs Postmaster Don Pettibone that under House Joint Resolution 505 approved June 30, 1947, the 3 cent letter rate and other postage rates and fees in effect on that date are continued permanently.

Don Pettibone Congress

Past Matrons Meet at Frances Burton Home

The Past Matrons Club gathered at Frances Burton's home on Tuesday evening July 1 for a short business meeting and social time. Hosts served refreshments. attendees included Virginia Pettibone Teel Broshar Rubye Dilly Bertha Breshar Effie Gollaher Mildred Bishop Madelyn Ruse Rowena McFatridge Mabel Smith and Frances Burton. Mrs Bessie Neff, Burton's mother, attended as a guest. next meeting planned for August with Icel Breshar.

Frances Burton

Jolly Dozen Meets for Mrs Homer Hamilton Afternoon

Mrs Homer Hamilton hosted the Jolly Degen club Thursday afternoon with Mim Gail Burton and Mrs Roland Meriz visiting. Aftering guests enjoyed refreshments as Mrs Hamilton served a delicious assortment.

Homer Hamilton Jolly Degen Club Mim Gail Burton Roland Meriz Jian de Kuests Hamilton

Stork Arrives for Mr and Mrs Finness Purvie

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Finness Purvie of Mysteroy on Saturday July 6 at St Joseph Hospital in Geatervalle. The family welcomes the newborn at the city hospital, where the delivery occurred.

Bors Mrs. Finness Purvie St. Joseph Hospital Geatervalle

Gathering in honor of Clifford Boyer at Iowa guest visit

A family gathering at the Woodwards on July 4 honored Clifford Boyer of California who is taking a summer course at the University of Iowa and visiting his parents Eugene and wife. Ryman McDanel of Fairplay Cole returned from Colorado after his father J W McDaniel's death and stayed with his sister Linnie Hilton before returning home by bus. A Vernon Kuster home dinner honored birthdays with many relatives from Rockford Illinois and local families.

Harry Woodward Clifford Boyer California University of Iowa Eugene Boyer Colorado Ryman McDanel Fairplay Cole J. W. McDaniel Linnie Hilton Lloyd McDanes Vernon Kuster Ronnie Broshur John Clark Roberta Norms Rockford, Hi James Kuster Dee Mie Charles Breshar Carol Honnie Versal Kuster Paty Duck

Wedding Breakfast Observed After Centerville Nuptials

Ms and Mere, Lee Hintt and daughter Marilyn attended a breakfast at the Continental Hotel in Centerville Monday following the wedding of Miss Betty McConville and Max Tiare at du.

Mere Lee Hintt Marilyn Continental Hotel Centerville Betty McConville Max Tiare du. An

Dinner Held At Home of Mrs Louise Ochler Guests Named

A desparate dinner was had at the home of Mrs Louise Ochler with Mr and Mrs Ted Ochler and Jack Stiverson of Centerville attending along with Mr and Mrs J B Ockles and sons.

Mie Louise Ochler Priday Ted Ochler Jack Stiverson Centerville J. 2B Suns

Ruth Gibbons to play with Symphony Orchestra at summer concert

Ruth Gibbons of Moravia will perform with the Town State Teachers College symphony orchestra Sunday July 15 at 8 p m in Cedar Falls auditorium. She is a violinist and a sophomore music major. The concert directed by Dr Edward Kurtz features tight classical works and dances including Passe-Pied Dagser Dance Indian dance and Molly on the Shore.

Ruth Gibbons Moravia State Teachers Lalege Symphony Cedar Falls Teachers College Symphony Edward Kurtz Gilet Natoma Victor Herbert Molly Grainger Miss Gibbons

Moravia Booster Club Holds July Meeting at Church

The Moravia Booster Club met at the Moravia Church of Christ with dinner served by church ladies. Duke Norberg of Albia spoke on farmers supporting towns, with humor. Dr. D K Grelup joined him. Members discussed fly control, street tile installation, a fifth well plan, a cooperative supper in August, and committee appointments.

Moravia L. M. Williams State Department of Agriculture and Health Department Cecil Coulson Light Committee H. K. Smith John’ Veach Fred Hammond

Moravian booster urges investing in United States bonds

M K Blackman president of the Moravian Booster Club urges business and professional people farmers and housewives to thrift and invest savings in United States bonds. He notes bonds retire short term debt and offer steady interest, urging wide individual investor participation amid a national refinancing need. May sales of series E bonds in Applinouse county totaled 35 436.

M. K. Blackman Moravian Booster Club United States Blackman Treasury Department Treasury Applnouse County

Appreciation note from friends and teachers

A brief appreciation message from Lowisk to friends, staff, and towers for support during illness and after returning to Alberta Rick. The note acknowledges care at the hospital and gratitude for ongoing encouragement from the community.

Towers Alberta Rick

Services Today For L. B. Hiatt

Funeral services for L B Byron Hiatt are set at Turner Funeral Home Thursday at 2 00 PM. Hiatt 66 died Sunday in Greeley Colorado after a day of work in his harness shop. Surviving wife Clara Turner Hiatt son J H Hiatt one grandson Ray two sisters and one brother. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery with Masonic rites.

Turner Funeral Home L. B Byron) Hiatt Greeley Colorado J. C. Davis Moravia Methodist Church Mr. Hiatt Moravia Isaac Stach Hiatt Misa Clara Turner Colo J. H. Hiatt Ray J. E. Sharp Centerville George Johnson Goodyear Ariz A. 8. Hiatt Hiatt

Master Masons Hold July 10 Meeting for Burial Service

Masons meet at the lodge hall Thursday afternoon July 10 at 1 50 PM to attend services for Brother L B Hiatt. Masonic burial service at the grave led by L F Bisby W M with C C Coulson secretary coordinating.

L. B. Hiatt L. F. Bisby W. M C. C. Coulson

Entertain Club On Fortieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs F W Blumenstock entertained the Ken sington club for their fortieth wedding anniversary. Homemade ice cream and cupcakes in pink and green, an angel food cake with forty candles, and small favors were shared. Rook provided entertainment with high scores won by Josephine Witherby and Art Fox.

F. W. Blumenstock Kensington Club Rook Josephine Witherby Art Fox

Miss Margaret Tarr Elected Second Vice Commander

From Cottage Grove Oregon Sentinel Miss Margaret Tarr daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Tarr becomes second vice commander of the Cottage Grove American Legion post at the start of the new year. She was the regatta’s first princess candidate and is sponsored by the Legion. A Cottage Grove High School graduate class of 1942 she worked for Western Union before joining the Women's Army Corps serving 18 months and recently stenographer for Daugherty Lumber Company.

Cottage Grove Oregon Sentinel Margaret Tarr J. W. Tarr Cottage Grove American Legion Post American Legion Miss Tarr Western Union Women's Army Corps Air Wac Daugherty Lumber Company

Missionary Society Elects Officers in Nazarene Church

Mrs Forrest Main was reelected president of the Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene at the regular monthly meeting held Wednesday at Mrs Helen Garret Son's home. New officers include Mrs C G Woodward first vice president Mrs Carson Jordan second vice president Mrs Frank Woodward secretary treasurer Mrs Bill Woodward secretary of study and publicity Mrs Jordan secretary of missionary education and Mrs F A Hahn secretary of prayer and fasting.

Forrest Main Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene The Missionary Society Helen Garret Son C. G. Woodward Carson Jordan Frank Woodward Bill Woodward Jordan F. A. Hahn

Hilton hosts cooperative dinner for McDanel kin

Mrs. Lynn Hilton entertained her brothers and sisters and their families on Tuesday July 2 in honor of Ryman McDanel of Fairplay Cole. Guests included Guy and Jack McDanel Lyndon McDanel and family Lisyd McDeel Kathryn Richard Shirley Townsend Herbert McDanel and others. The gathering featured fried chicken and swimming and ended with plans to reunite. Ryman McDanel left the next morning for his home in Rockford UK.

Lynn Hilton Guy McDanel Jack Mere Lyndon McDanel Lisyd Mc- Deel Kathryn Richard Shirley Townsend End Herbert McDanel Rockford Ryman McDanel Muring Colored

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Robert Sufficool ARM Bureau Walter Home Usbaha Township Farm Bureau Pearl Walter Home C. R. Sandifer Farm Bureau J Committee Dweena Robinson Deana Lee Rubingan Betty Vance Doris Fisher Geraldine Vance Marjorie Sandifer Herbert Bettis Larry Linda Lysle Marvin Vance da Vonna Geraldine Betty Nancy Raymond Marjorie Bob Ibie Ed Robinson Deweena Deana Lee Mas Wayne Robinson Butch Land Robert Reid Ralph Johnson Raymond Winecup J. T. van Dorin Louis Dallas Faber Nancy Cares R. 8S Faber Mary Jo Harold Hawk Jeanne Sylvan van Dorin Homer King Mearl Walter Annabelle Robert Young Married Group U. S Sunshine Henry Cordes Hawk Gelical United Brother Church Dorothy Brown Annabelle Walter John Tadlock Albert Hoskinson Frank Swaim Charles Cooper Roundup Mont Lester Brain Donald Ames Emil Halden Patty i Kathleen George Halden Marilyn Hiatt Trenton Merle Brauer Benny Minneapolis, Minn Braves Anna Kaser Gus Johnson Zelma Blakesburg R. H. Bannister Wayne, Nebraska B. H. Nunemaker Albert. Hoskinson Forrest Gearhart Frank McCord Eddyville Paul Spencer Burlington Mrs Edwin Spencer Legion Auxiliary Cavinos Attica Albia Atl- Stara Bloomfield Evelyn McDonald A. B. Degref Righ Ae Stork Booster Club Hines Lasket Dinger Moravia Park A. W. Kinckle Cass Hamilton Billy Burns Trenton Gladfelder George Steele Clara Marilyn Grover Kuster Dianne Sherry Elledwe Mable Darlene Gladfelder Tepe Mertz Janike Waukesha Wise Anne Ehod Mary Steele Leaun Main Beile Whicker Bertha Luse Bessie Bosbuk Los Angeles Calif Lew Hiner Max Hiner Huenee Schaffner Julbu Poster Milo Fyater Pearl Hister Morvinou Entertain Club
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