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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
4
The town council approved purchase of twelve Big Stinkies, glass fly traps with a patented top and meat bait, to curb flies around the square and near private businesses. The company will install and maintain them until active. the traps have an odor attracting flies and a nonhazardous poison to them.
A reunion at Centerville Park Sunday July 9 featured a noon basket dinner. Twenty seven of thirty three members attended with families and guests. Out of town attendees included Phyllis Re buck from Coon Rapids Bob Scieszinski Junior Spencer Walter Paria Norma Enpy from Newton and Virginia Carter Norma Zimmer Georgianna Winsler Delma Veach from Des Moines and others from Albia Blakesburg Mystic and Centerville. Mary Roberta of Powersville Missouri a sponsor also attended.
The Mission Band of Evan gelical United Brethren church held its July gathering Friday at Ronald Lee and Mark Van Zante's residence. Mrs Hammond and Mrs Mazon led the Japan lesson. Ronald Lee ran the business session and hosts provided refreshments after lawn games by Mrs Carl Van Zante.
At a Moravia library special meeting Mrs William Woodward was named president of the library board with Mrs Louis Schaffner as vice president and Mrs William Gardner as secretary. The board voted to subscribe to Jack and Jill and Calling All Girls magazines. Donations of 36 books came from Mr and Mrs Harry Wales of Albia and Mrs Emma Garretson Smith also contributes books. Traveling library books for children were loaned for the summer. The board will meet Thursday July 20 to sort books on the shelves.
Word reached Mrs G O Woodward of the death of her niece s husband Rev Tom Marsh who died July 2 in Sacramento California His wife formerly Lillian Criddiebaugh daughter of Mrs Ella Criddiebaugh of Santa Rosa California Mrs Criddiebaugh learned of her son in law s critical illness the day she left after a month s visit and reached his bedside before he died Sympathy is extended to the family.
The 4-H Taylorettes Mother and Daughter Tea was held Friday afternoon July 7 at Sandra Hiatt's home. Mothers and daughters sat at decorated tables and heard a short program with pledges, club history, a poem, songs, and a gong to honor the hostess. Refreshments followed as many members and guests attended the event.
The July meeting at Lloyd Brown home was led by president Richard Potte. A ball league discussion followed and a new member Lynn Sweden joined. Upcoming talks by James McCord, Gary Sullivan, Gary Kosman, and Robert Potta on beef heifers and sheep were announced. attendees included James McCord, Gary Sullivan, Gary Kosman, Robert Potts, Moexine, Phylis White, Lynn Sweden, and Jerry Brown. Mrs Brown provided sandwiches chips and Kool-Aid. Jerry Brown represented.
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H club met at Hilton hall with president Alex Koffman presiding. Minutes were approved and Edwin Clark spoke about Ames short course. Ball practice planned for Wednesday and game Thursday. 17 members attended including Edwin Clark DeWayne Clark Tommy Koffman and Patty Rogers.
The Franklin Farmers defeated Manchua township 4-H 17-8 to start the league. Richard Potts hit a first inning home run. Potts pitched and Lynn Sweeden caught for Franklin in the victory.
Mr and Mrs J J Hickman and Jimmie of Hamburg visited Sunday to repair their home. Clyde Boyda of Yakima bought the Emery Hiatt tarn with coasession to occur before March 1. Dorothy Neilson and Robert of Humboldt were weekend guests at C L Hardinger’s. The Missi Guild met Wednesday with Bobby Tomlin. B F Main of Portland was called to Sarevie for the serious illness of his sister Mary Hoskinson who remains serious.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge held installation of officers at the I O O F lodge hall for the latter half of the year. Mrs. J. P. Day became noble grand and Mrs. Gene Lathen vice grand with other officers named and installing committees listed. Retiring officers and several committees were announced. 24 members attended a sack lunch and iced tea after the meeting.
The Hilton Hustlers held their annual tour on July 4 with inspections of all club projects and a picnic at Keith Clark's home at noon. Attendees included Larry Chance Richard Hawk Carolyn Hawk Patty Rogers Art Rogers Jimmy Rogers Donna Rogers Paul Turner Richard Rowles Edwin Clark DeWayne Clark and Rennis Van Zante.
A church report notes a 26 percent gain in Sunday school attendance last Sunday. Encourages all families to improve turnout and attend both Sunday school and worship promptly at 11:00 a.m. Public worship sermon titled What Jesus Said About Life.
Brett Leo Wilson and Pastor Harold Maséi lead Ei United Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship follows at 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic services also at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Church council meeting at the church Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites worshipers for morning service with the sermon Now I See from John 8 12 and light of life. Anna Smith hosts a meeting July 18 and Ottumwa District youth will attend a Galilean service at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa. Towk Wesleyan College president Dr J Raymond Chadwick will speak to all young people meeting at the church. Wesley Chapel hosts an inspirational Friday night July 21 with guest Mike from Simpson College campus sharing about his country.
Moravia church announces 10:00 a.m. Bible school led by Eugene. A service follows, inviting all parishioners and visitors to attend and participate in worship and study.
They are a three son farming family near Moravia, Frank and Ruth Wilson and their boys John Paul and James. The couple, long residents, raised 4-H participants earning 46 ribbons, with James running a trucking business and John active in Methodist youth leadership. The household, 410 acres with stock, corn, oats and alfalfa, is noted for community service and Farm Bureau involvement.
A quirky note describes triple yolked eggs and a four legged chicken allegedly from Gardner hatchery while commenting on freaks in local circuses. The writer, Wayne Thompson, imagines breakfast eggs and public interest, noting February-hatched pallets and the oddity's potential fame.
Paul Gilliland announces property tax refunds mailed to Appanoose County farmers totaling 37,068.00 for those who overpaid the 15.1m school levy. The refunds are not 100 percent but relief on property tax rather than a full rebate. Local social notes mention visits by Clarence Tyrrel of Madrid and travel plans of Mrs Watts and guests to Kansas. Religious services led by Billy Schaffner and Clarence Schaffner are scheduled with Bible study and evangelistic events inviting attendance.
The record lists services and meetings for the Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Hahn and Sunday School Superintendent Mre Hahn. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young People's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Junior meeting at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m.
The school board voted Friday to add a 16 by 54 foot dressing room addition to the gym to house two new rooms and stop sending visiting teams to grade rooms. Excavation of 300 to 600 cubic yards and plumbing for heat and showers planned, plus sand and refinishing of the gym floor. Mrs. Mary Hoskinson, a lifetime resident, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday and was hospitalized in Centerville with relatives at her side.
At the American Legion meeting Monday at the Legion home Max McDonough was elected commander. Zell Callen adjutant Gerald Morgan first vice Floyd Hiner second vice Howard Evans finance officer Leonard Palmer historian Fred Hammond stet arms Lester Brain service officer Howard Smith publicity officer Loren Thompson Marvin Pere Lee Hiatt fine Sohn
Class of 1925 Moravia High held a Sunday reunion at Centerville Park with nine of twenty-one members present. A basket dinner followed by swimming and visiting. Claude Hawk elected president and Mrs. George Whitlock secretary for next year. Retiring officers Ralph Davis and Mrs. William Barnes. Attendees included families from Centerville and Albis.
Frank Chambers reports selling his farm south of Moravia to Henry Witte. Witte will take possession March 1 on approximately 87 acres, with Chambers planning retirement in Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward hosted a banco and canasta party Wednesday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Del Simmons of Washington DC Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Long Leta Larry and Ricky Mr and Mrs George McDonald Eileen Reardon and Karen and Ronnie Refreshments of pop doughnuts and cookies were served at the close.
A Sunday picnic at Moravia Park featured numerous attendees from Blakesburg Des Moines Albia Ottumwa Unionville and Centerville. Names include Sam Underwood Fay Underwood Louis Caliguiri Clara Crawley Ford Taylor Perry More Agnes and others. Sally and Vivian of KCOG performed vocal selections with guitar accompaniment. Rev Waunelta McConnell will stay in Centerville for the rest of the summer after completing her course.
The Moravia All-Stars lost 10-5 to Ottumwa’s Johnson Lawnmower squad on Tuesday. Moravia pitchers Bud McDanel and Ottumwa’s Jones faced off as Ottumwa built runs across innings while Moravia managed five in a late surge. Next games include a 6-1 win over First Lutheran Ottumwa and upcoming contests against Centerville YMCA and Morrells Pickling Department.
The Women's Society of World Service will meet at noon Friday for a cooperative dinner hosted by Mrs. Ted Campbell. Guild girls are guests and visitors are welcome. the regular meeting will follow the dinner hour.
The wedding of Misa Joyce Burd daughter of Rev and Mrs W E Burd Keokuk formerly Moravia and Alfred Foster united in marriage at the Church of the Nazarene Keokuk on Sunday July 2 The bridegroom's father Rev Mr Foster read the service assisted by the bride's father Rev Mr Burd A reception followed at St Pauls parish The bride a Moravia high school graduate and Olivet student The groom a third year Olivet student and they will live on campus in Kankakee Illinois while he continues ministry studies. Best wishes from friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and children attended.
Broshar Barber Shop will be closed on Monday and Tuesday each week until further notice. The shop will be open all day Thursdays. Signed by Bill Drew.
Mr and Mrs Orman Lemons of 4219 East Benton Street Albia become parents to a 9 pound 11 ounce baby boy named Jimmie Lee born Friday July 11. Mr and Mrs Robert Foster are the grange parents.
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