School Board Hires Commercial Teacher for 1946 47 Term
Moravia School Board hires Miss Mary M. Roberts of Pow eraville Missouri to teach Commerce for the 1946 47 term. She studied at Kirksville Teachers College and is considered well qualified by Superintendent Hickman. Her nine year old niece will join her in Moravia as they seek an apartment. Vacancies remain in high school and grades with social science and teacher training staff to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Roberts
Poweraville
Missouri
Moravia Board Ofducation
Robarts
Kirksville
Teachers College
Hickman
Moravia
Mia
Gon Jimmie
Des Moines
Department of Public Instruction
Good Agriculture Promises Strong Iowa Crops This Year
Iowa crop prospects look favorable with potential all time production highs if July and August stay warm. Corn on July 1 near 650 million bushels, oats around 227 million, soybeans down due to acreage cuts, hay down 19 percent from 1946, and soil management noted as improving with continued favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Obituary for Lafayette Alfrey of Darby Community
Lafayette Alfrey, a Darby resident for 16 years, died at his granddaughter’s home after a long illness. Born May 28, 1854, in Centerville Town, he was 92 years, 1 month, and 14 days old. He married Martha Fisher in 1876 and had five children. Funeral services were held July 15, 1946, at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev. W. E. Burd officiating. burial followed in Haines Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatayette Alfery
Darby
Lester Swinney
Jonas
Jeane Alfrey
Centerville
Martha Fisher
Charley
Rolland Lewis
Kate Collins
Bonners
Idaho
George Alfrey
Plat
Blanche Freeman
Geinaville
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
W. E. Burd
Card of Thanks for Grandfather’s Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs Lester Swinney express sincere thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends who were kind during the illness and death of their grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Swinney
Local News Submissions Sought by The Union Office
The Union invites readers to submit local news items for publication. Residents are urged to send or bring contributions to the office early in the week to ensure timely printing and coverage of community happenings.
Brompton School Reunion Draws Distant Members
The 14th Brompton school reunion was held Sunday at the Brompton schoolhouse. A basket dinner followed, with a Lord's Prayer led by Mrs. H. H. Schroeder of Ottumwa. President Clifton Boardman presided at 2 36 pm, and Lula R. Tillmont served as secretary treasurer. Officers were elected and reports read, with memories, poems, and a performance of I Love the Little Red Schoolhouse. Many attendees traveled from Ottumwa, Albia, Des Moines, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton
Liftyleight
H. H. Schroeder
Ottumwa
Clifton Boardman
Albia
Lula R. Tillmant
Ames
Eunice Wilson Suiter
Ernfold
Sask
Canada
Ethel Lehiby VanDorin
Laura M. Reid
Brompton School
Blakesburg
Mra. Raid
Akron
Ohio
America
Etta Martin Schroeder
Ottum
W. T
Hilbert Roberts
Sampson
N. Y
Clarence Johnson
Charles
Orange
California
Johnson
Cleona Eslinger
Etta Schroeder
Howard C. Hesco
Albiy
Arch Billings
Janella
F. Boardman
Russell Darby
Russell
Hilbert W. Roberts
Lampgon
New York
Rita Joyce
Des Moines
Forest Foster
Forest, Jr
Rose Mary
Calif
Charley Johnson
Betty
Free Highway Guide Available
A new compact guide to highways across the United States offers 15 detailed regional maps and 88 city maps without charge to motorists. Oehler Bros. Firestone dealers present Firestone Road Maps of America, produced by Rand McNally and Co with The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. The 48 page booklet fits auto use with a master US map, mileage chart from 76 cities, and a travel expense record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oehler Bros
Firestone
Bus Schedule Southbound and Northbound Times
Southbound trips at 9 40 a m 6 50 p m and 7 00 p m Northbound at 10 20 a m 12 80 p m and 8 15 p m
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Moravia
Moravia Rebekah Lodge installed new officers on Monday evening July 10 at the IOOF hall. Installing officer was Mrs. Arthur Streepy deputy president. New officers include Har ry Tisue noble grand Raymond Ashby vice grand Gardner secretary Turner treasurer Pennington warden Palmer conductor Gollaher right support to noble grand Tuttle left support to noble grand Gerald Morgan left support to vice grand Ashby inside guardian Utterback outside guardian Neff chaplain Bishop musician D E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
IOOK
Arthur Streepy
Harry Tisue
Noble Grand
Raymond Ashby
William Gardner
C. A. Turner
R. R. Pennington
Leonard Palmer
G. L. Gollaher
Ralph Tuttle
Carl Black
Vice Grand
Gerald Morgan
Vies Grand
Guardian
H. N. Utterback
C. E. Neff
D. E. Bishop
Moravia boys to detassel corn near Coon Rapids
Ten Moravia youths join three busloads and depart Tuesday evening to detassel hybrid corn near Coon Rapids. Named travelers include Billy Broshar Bill Harris Hoyt McKern Johnny Hiner Don Sears Roy Clester Clair Kaster Luther Caster Richard McCrory and Paul Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Coon Rapids
Billy Broshar
Bill Harris
Hoyt McKern
Johnny Hiner
Don Sears
Roy Clester
Clair Kaster
Luther Caster
Richard McCrory
Paul Spencer
Guy McDanel Takes Standard Station
Fred Hammond has sold his lease and stock of the Standard Service Station to Guy McDanel who took over management on Saturday. Hammond thanks patrons and plans to begin selling Watkins products soon. McDanel lists services in an advertisement. Territory includes Moravia and ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Guy McDanel
Legion Auxiliary Initiates New Members After Supper
A cooperative supper was held at 7:00 PM Tuesday by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home. Mrs. Betty Day installed officers for the new year and initiates included Mrs. Max McDonough, Mrs. Carl Black, Mrs. Homer King, and Mrs. Gus Pfannebecker. Mrs. Wai B. Scareliff of Faith, South Dakota attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Betty Day
Max McDonough
Carl Black
Homer King
Gus Pfannebecker
Wai
B. Scareliff
Faith
South Dakota
Scouts Host Swimming Party at Centerville
Moravia Boy Scouts were guests of the Girl Scouts at Centerville municipal pool last Thursday evening. Mia Ray Forbes and Mrs. Margery Tracy sponsored the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boy Scouts
Girl Scouta
Centerville
Mia
Ray Forbes
Margery Tracy
Mrs Rudee Pence Recovering From Recent Operation
Friends of Mrs. Rudee Pence near Allerton formerly Mora report she is recovering well from her recent operation and will soon return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudee Pence
Near Allerton
Moravia
Burd Family Returns From Vacation Sabbath
Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Burd with Betty Joyce and Stanley returned last week from a three week trip. They attended Youth's camp in Oskaloosa for five days then visited relatives in Nokomis Illinois and spent time with Rev. Burd's parents in Iberia Missouri. Rev. Ray Phillips of Centerville supplied the Nazarene pulpit during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Burd
Betty
Joyce
Stanley
Oskaloosa
Nokomis
Burd
Iberia
Ray Phillips
Centerville
Church of the Nazarene
Local Families Named in Moravia Community Notes
Carmeny LeRoy Wilson with Mr and Mrs E C Caster and sons George and Floyd Mrs Clelia M Anderson Mr and Myra Fred S Till mont Moravia Mr and Mrs Edward Robinson and Dweena are listed in community notices reflecting households and kinship among Moravia residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmeny
LeRoy Wilson
E. C. Caster
George
Floyd
Clelia M. Anderson
Myra
Fred S. Tillmont
Moravia
Edward Robinson
Dweena
Mayor Urges City Weed Compliance Notices
In compliance with city ordinances residents are urged to trim weeds along walks and advance cost concerns. P. K. Berner, mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
P. K. Berner
Wakefields Arrive From California for WAKEFIELD Visit
Mr and Mrs W Wakefield arrive Sunday from Camp MeQuay California to visit her parents Mr and Mrs P Schreiner and sister Mrs Howard Evans and Mr Evans Bill has been discharged after four years as Red Cross fields director fifteen months in Alaskan area They will go to Sioux City their former home after the visit They are accompanied by brother and family Mr and Mrs Ted Wakefield and son Jimmie of Redwood City California who went to Memphis Mo to visit her sister Mrs Kermit Rose
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wakefield
Camp Me‘Quay
Calif
Arents
Schreiner
Howard Evans
Evans
Bill
Red Cross Fields
Sioux City
Ted Wakefield
Jimmie
Redwood City
Memphis
Kermit Rose
Jack Spencer Discharged From Navy in California
Storekeeper third class Jack Spencer has been discharged after one month in the Navy. He returned to his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and helps at the Spencer Grocery and Produce in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spencer
Shoemaker
Calif
Paul Spencer
Spencer
Pfannebecker Home After Military Discharge
Carl Pfannebecker received his discharge from the service at Camp McCoy Wis and arrived home last week. He served sixteen months eight of which were in Europe. His parents are Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Pfannebecker
Camp McCoy
Wis
Europe
Gus Pfannebecker
Mrs Owings Dies in Chillicothe Missouri
Mrs C E Owings formerly of Moravia died at her home in Chillicothe Missouri Tuesday morning and was taken to Turner Funeral Home for arrangements. She was a niece of Mrs Alfred Carlson and has several other relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Owings
Moravia
Chillicothe
Missouri
Turner Funeral Home
Owings
Alfred Carlson
Greenlees Visit Luse Home and Clinton Oats Talk
Monroe County Extension Director C. C. Greenlee and wife spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse. Greenlee showed interest in a new Clinton oats variety grown on the Luse farm. A freezer of ice cream was enjoyed before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
C. C. Greenlee
T. J. Luse
Mrs Flora Jones Undergoes Minor Operation at University Hospital
Mrs Flora Jones submitted to a minor operation at University Hospital in Iowa City last Thursday and was brought home to recuperate. She was accompanied by her son Doran Wailes of Centerville and daughter Mrs E G Sincox of Albia. Mrs Gerald Morgan visited her parents in Prole last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Jones
University Hospital
Iowa City
Doran Wailes
Centerville
E. G. Sincox
Albia
Gerald Morgan
Prole
Tom Mains Buys Cafe In Centerville
Mr and Mrs Tom Main acquire the Saddlerock Cafe in Centerville where Mr Main has worked as a cook for weeks. The venue sits on the levee near the Burlington station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mains Purchase
Centerville
Tom Main
Saddlerock
Enterville
Mr. Main
Burlington Station
Church Services and Sunday Schedule Summary
CaurcueS Methodist Church holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with speaker to be supplied. Welch Chapel offers 9:45 a.m. Worship and 10:45 a.m. Church School. Church of the Nazarene lists W. E. Burd as Pastor with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. Worship Service and 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wealey
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Teonium Circuit Church Schedule and Officers
Esther Babb pastors Teonium Church School with worship at 11:16 a.m. and Church School at 9:00 a.m. Don ald Whitehead is Superintendent. Evening Service at 3:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Thursday service at 8:00 p.m. Church School at 10:50 a.m. Dustin Kenton is Superintendent. M. Y. F. meets at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium
Esther Babb
Teonium Church School
Donald Whitehead
Carl Tomlin
Moravia United Brethren church marks 60th anniversary
The Rev. Haley B. Williams of Kansas City spoke at the Moravia United Brethren church observance of its 60th anniversary held Sunday. Morning message titled The Church Triumphant and evening sermon The New Testament Church. Basket dinner at 1 PM and an afternoon homecoming program followed with readings from former pastors and long time members honored. A complete church history will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley. B. Williams
Kansas City
Moravia
United Brethren
Church
M. K. Blackman
A. C. Main
W. N. Roush
Cedar Rapids
D. W. Snender
Kincaid
Kansas
W. T. Boston
Olin
T. J. Zike
Marshalltown
Mabel Moore Abbott
Council] Bluffs
Mary Dille
Josie Charity
Louise Qehlar
Mary Hoskinson
M. P. Main
Walter Lemaster
R. E. Cummine
W. P. Davis
N. J. Main
C. N. Main
Missionary Talks At United Brethren Church
The Rev H W Widdoes a Philippines missionary of 42 years spoke Friday at the United Brethren church about his work and wartime internment. He and his wife shared films of the mission building before and after the war and discussed rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines. Rev V C Adcock from Fountain City Tenn spoke on jana mission fields in New Mexico and Kentucky and posed the question Do Home Missions Pay. A cooperative luncheon followed in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Widdoes
Philippines
United Brethren Church
Local residents attend ball game and visits across states
Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Georgiana travel to St Louis for a Cards Dodgers double header with the Cards winning in extras. Numerous locals visit relatives in Lamont Chicago Centerville Faith and Des Moines. Mrs Hoffman returns home from St Joseph Hospital Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Georgiana
Margery Tracy
George Edward
St. Louis
Mr. Winsler
Cards
Dodgers
Legion to Elect Officers Monday
Gerald Morgan announces Moravia Post 861 will hold an officer election at the next regular meeting Monday evening July 22 at the Legion Home. All members are urged to be present and visiting veterans of World War I and II are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Basil Cowell
American, Legion
Moravia
Legion
Herbert Johnson Weds Christiana Adams in Berkeley
Herbert G. Johnson son of Mr and Mrs M H Johnson of Moran and Miss Christiana Adams of Berkeley California were united in marriage Sunday July 14 at the Berkeley Baptist Church with the bride’s father officiating Both are students in the Baptist Divinity School in Berkeley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert _G. Johnson
M. H. Johnson
Moran
Christiana Adams
Berkley
California
Berkley Baptist Church
Herbert
Baptist Divinity School
Bride-To-Be Veach Engaged In Des Moines
Des Moines couple announces the engagement of Miss Veach to K. Knudsen both of Des Moines. Miss Veach is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Veach of Moravia. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
K. Knudsen
Veach
John Veach
Moravia
Mrs. Win Kaster Weds Isaac W. Fortney
Mrs. Win Kaster of Albia formerly Moravia married Isaac W. Fortney of Marionville Missouri on July 2 in Kansas. The couple will reside in the groom’s Marionville home where he has lived for years and is a well regarded 9 year old?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Kaster
Albia
Moravia
Isaac W. Fortney
Marionville
Kansas
Many Visitors Gather in Centerville Area Notes
A stream of visitors and relatives are recorded visiting and staying with local families including Lester Herteen in Los Angeles and Elsie Clester in Cincinnati. Others listed include the Packards, Oehlers, Bogarts, Main family, and Prow family with trips to Shreveport and Union and gatherings at multiple homes over the weekend and past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Herteen
Los Angeles
California
W. L. Brooksome
Four Drown Near Albia In Rain Storm
Four people died in a drowning west of Albia during a Tuesday night rain storm. Two couples, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harris of Georgetown, were swept downstream when their car reached a washed out bridge. Stone is cousin to Mrs. John Spencer of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Bob Stone
Lloyd Harris
Georgetown
Iowa
Stone
John Spencer
Moravia
Mrs Harp Enrolls in Beauty School in Des Moines
Mrs Richard Herp enrolls in the Jawa School of Beauty Culture in Des Moines for a ten percent month course starting September 3. After training she plans to open a home beauty shop. She has leased her Moravia residence for one year to Mr and Mrs L O Carpenter of Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Herp
Jawa School of Beauty Culture
Des Moines
Moravia
L. O. Carpenter
Oakland
California
Carpenter
L. F.isby
Appreciation Thanks for Messages During Hospital Stay
Clyde Dicks expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards and letters during his hospital stay. He says they were deeply appreciated and extends many thanks to all.
Local residents travel and visits across towns and states
Deana McDonough and JoEllen Sroshar shopped in Center Ville Monday. Ruth Jones and Mary Roberts of Kirksville Missouri were in Moravia on business. They describe a pattern of weekend visits and trips among neighbors, with several families visiting relatives in Ohio, Wisconsin, California and Iowa locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deana McDonough
JoEllen Sroshar
Centerville
Ruth Jones
Mary Roberts
Kirksville, Mo
Moravia
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M. H. Elson
Lafayette Alfrey
I Brompton School
Lula
Tillmont
Yesteryear
Dweena Robinson
Free Highway Guide
Legion Auxiliary
NAVY
Greenlees Yar
Caurcues
U. B. Church
Richard Harp
Lamont
Wm. B. Searcliff
Charles of
John
Herschel Johnson
Chicago
Glen van Dorin
Judy
Wyoming
Fred van Dorin
Mary Louise Dissinger
Jean
Joan
Perry
Burton Tarr
New York City
Josie Charity of
Moulton
Woodcock
Chariton
Alta Mae Johnson
E. F. Oehler
Garland Houser
Jerry
Charles Coffin
Jay Oehler
Eddy
Numa
Leo Hoffman
St. Joseph Hosital
Legion TO
Herb Johnson
Des Moines Register
Jean Veach
Elsie Clester
Cincinnati
Paul Carson
Roy_ Richards
Richard McDaniel
Max McDnowd
W.O. DuVall
H. E. Callen
John Packard
Margaret
Mary Beth
Riley Callen
Harry Phillips
E.G. Geir
Lily
Creston
J.D. Kaster
Afton
E. R. Kastey
Francis Oehler
Susan
Sally
Oery
E.D . Oehler
Dell McCarty
Drakesville
Lester Sawyer
Gael Scott
Jack Scott
Charles Scott
Wilmington
Shreveport
Louisiana
Hayes Winsler
E. F. Oehler Thursay
Francis Bogart
Harold Dean
Nancy
Chris Bogart
Charles Main
Bobby
Billy
Kansas , City
H. W. Widshoes
San Fernando
G. M. Talbott
Clell
John Davis
Mike
Jack Long
Emil Halden
Kathleen
Patty
George Halden
Union
Nellie Halden
Henry Prow
H. J. Prow
Patsy
Jimmy
Max MccDonough
Deana
Mary Lou McDonough
Jack »McDonough
Mrs. Harp
Beauty
Clyde Dicks
Jack McDonough
Ralph Newton
Coon Renide
Irene, Bowerome
Clell Blumer
Glen Burns One
Delbert Thompson
Tommy
Verne Stevens
Phyllis Packard
Loren Walter
Packards
Kenosha
Wise
Kenneth Peterick
E. R. Easter
Backus
Minn
Bruce Gardner
O. D DuVall
Louise Sawyer
Mrs
M. Hudgens
Sam Tudgens
Cheyenne
Wyo
Arthur Johnson
Frank
Fred Brain
A. S. Mangle
Jeff Patrick
Albia Park
Mangle
Homer Brown
Albin
Othe Taylor
Floyd McCarty
Ferne Cainan
Aurora, Illinois
A.M.M
Lydia Bouelter
Naval Air Station, Ottumwa
Roscoe Day
Waesford, Wise
Richard Veach
Leighton Park
Leonard Palme Wers
A. B. Hudson
John Callen
Alva Hiatt
Waterford
Roy Callen
Adel
Dale Schreiner
Moville
J. H. Schreiner
Lawrence Roland
Lewis McKim
Unionvile
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