Mrs. Hoskinson Obituary and Funeral Details
Bertha Ellen Hoskinson, born August 22 1876 in Davis County Town, died July 18 1947 at her sister’s home in Moravia after two years of ill health. Funeral services were held at Moravia United Brethren church with Rev. Luther Childs and Rev. Earl Rabuck officiating. She is survived by her husband Albert Hoskinson two daughters Mrs Richard Banister of Wayne Nebraska and Mrs Burton Nunemaker of Sioux City four grandchildren two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers and choir members are named. mourners traveled from several towns including Wayne Ottumwa Blakesburg Bussey Centerville Albia and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hoskinson
Frank Swaim
Moravia
Albert Hoskingon
Gladys
Paul
Eugene
Richard
Fanchon) Banister
Wayne, Neb
Burton
Hove
Nunemaker
Sioux City
Town
Richard Banister
Gloria June
Marvin
Jerry Nunemaker
Stella Johnson
Blakesburg
Pearl Swaim
Miller Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Wayne
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death Help
A. M. Hoakingon Family thanks everyone who assisted through the illness and death of our loved one and for the beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hoakingon Family
Local News Snippets From Moravia and Nearby Towns
Mrs. C. S. Shifflet of Webster was an overnight guest at Prank Swaim home. She accompanied Mr. and Creech of Chicago visiting relatives at Udell. Dan Pence and daughter Jean of Centerville spent Saturday morning with his father Sieg Pence. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Runnells of Ottumwa were in Moravia on business Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Shifflet
Webster
and Creech
Chicago
Udell
Dan Pence
Jean
Centerville
Sieg Pence
Pearl Runnells
Ottumwa
Moravia
Paul Turner Buys Tape Recorder in Centerville Studio
Centerville reports that Paul Turner has purchased a modern tape recorder for Turner recording studio. The device offers high tone quality, erasing ability, and unlimited reuse of the tape. Turner plans free recordings for weddings and speeches and may produce wax masters for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Lowegian
Paul Ree
Centerle
Arcep
Ottumwa
Turner
Mur. Turher
Ronnie Woodward Narrow Escape Near Schoolhouse
Ronnie Woodward, 21, escaped serious injury when he fell from his family's car as they left the schoolhouse after a softball game. The father stopped the vehicle within inches after his sister alerted him Ronnie had fallen. The accident was blamed on a door not being closed tightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Woodward
Ronald Woodward
Ronnie
Good Agriculture Plans For Community Training Council
Three council members missed Friday’s meeting but progress was reported on agricultural education. Harold Mason became secretary as terms expire for Dick Veach, Frank Lathen, Loyd Carter, and Wendel Murdy. New members will be elected yearly to represent farming areas. The day school program promotes home crop and livestock projects with four years of supervised activity preparing students for farming. The adult school starts in September focusing on Farmstead Improvements as materials become more available and costs decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Council
Richard Veach
Earl Boyer
Loyd Carter
Vee
Harold Mason
Dick Veach
Frank Lathen
Wendel Murdy
Attendance Rule Shapes Ward Boundaries
A statement notes that with 15 to 20 or more members in attendance and the same group showing 100 percent attendance, wards will be drawn along that axis.
Picnic Supper Honoring Illinois Guests at Centerville
Mr and Mrs C C Coulson Linda and Merville hosted a picnic supper Friday evening in Centerville for Mr and Mrs Otto Callen of Maywood Illinois. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and Dickie of Teonium Mr and Mrs Peas Broshar and Judith Ann and Velma Overturf of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coulson
Linda
Merville
Otto Callen
Maywood, Jil
Russell Brown
Dickie
Teonium
Peas! Broshar
Judith Ann
Velma Overturf
Centerville
Ice Cream Social and Fish Fry Highlight Taylor Township
The Boys 4-H club in Taylor Township hosts an ice cream social and free entertainment on Friday night July 25 at Moravia community building. In Main Station area, Mr. and Mrs. James Kaster hosted a fish fry with guests from Alameda California and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
James Kaster
Doyle Kaster
Rosemary
Beverly
Alameda
Cslif
Charles Brophar
Carol
Ronnie
Vernon Kaster
Picnic Attendance Report From Monroe County Group
Mro and Mrs Harold Museen and Richard Mere and Mrs I J Luse and G E attended the Monroe County Young Married Group picnic held at Albis park in the afternoon. Others from the vicinity also were there. Claude and Harold Hawk Tuuilies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Museen
Richard
Mere
I. J. Luse
G. E
Monroe County
Albis Park
Une Claude
Harold Hawk
Unclear old classified note about payment due
Fragmentary message requests payment to The Union for pre July classified ads. The text is garbled and references items described as pigeli ae guunis wevuiahate and cbaily Horgottes, lacking clear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Services Held For Tom Newman After Car Accident
Mrs. Harry Tisue and son Harold Dean traveled from Cavour South Dakota after Tom Newman died from injuries in a car accident near their home three miles away. Newman born May 12 1881 near Moravia farm, married Agnes Rhoads in 1915, survived by wife two sons Lyle and LeRoy and daughter Arlene, four sisters. Funeral at Pearl Creek Methodist church noted with Harold Dean Tisue among pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tisue
Harrold Dean
Cavour
S. C
Tisue
Tom Newman
Newman
LeRoy Newman
Minnesota
Huron
Moravia
South Dakota
Agnes Rhoads
LeRoy
Lyle
Arlene
Hugh Best
Thief River
Minn
Ben Puffer
Hitchcock
Robert Hoffman
Pearl Creek Methodist Church
Pearl Creek
Harold Dean Tisue
Marcie Wood Weds Marvin Schramm at Winner Lutheran Church
Marcie Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Wood of Millboro South Dakota married Marvin Schramm son of Fred Schramm Sr at the Lutheran church in Winner in a 2 line double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Wenzel Mixed garden flowers adorned the altar Delores Blakkolb and Jackie Hanson sang Beloved Saviour The couple will reside in an apartment on West Second Street after a three week Idaho honeymoon Both families have many friends in Moravia and surrounding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winner
South Dakota
Marcie Wood
Will Wood
Millboro
Marvin Schramm
Fred Schramm
Wenzel
Delores Blakkolb
Jackie Hanson
Dick Richey
George Schramm
Navy
Schramm Hatchery
Idaho
West Second Street
Wood
Moravia
Appreciation Note From Joe Martin Jr Hospital Stay
In appreciation, Joe Martin Jr thanks those who sent cards and letters during his hospital stay in Iowa City.
Returning from Korea Soldier Plans U.S. Return
Corporal Eugene McCrory of the U S Army now in Korea expects to begin his trip home on August 15 and foresees discharge within about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McCrory
U. S. Army
Korea
States
Resolution of Respect from Moravia Chapter 94
Members of the Order of the Eastern Star Moravia Chapter 94 pause for the passing of L. B. Hiatt a loyal longtime Worthy Patron. The resolution expresses sympathy to relatives and friends and notes his service to church and community. A copy is to be spread in the official record and given to The Moravia Union for publication. Mrs L B Hiatt J H Hiatt and Family express thanks for support and flowers during burial of husband father and grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Moravia
Jaws
L. B. Hiatt
Byron
Moravia Union
J. H. Hiatt
Friendship Meeting in Albia
The Albis Order of Eastern Star Chapter invites members to a friendship meeting on Thursday July 21 at 8:00 p m in the 10 CF hall. Twenty Chapters will be presided. Mrs C C Coulson of Moravia assists Worthy Matron with Mr Coulson as Worthy Patron. W E Donovan thanks friends for cards flowers and gifts received during illness and notes thanks to Wesley Chapel Indies and Don and Jerry Pettibone for crop help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albis Order of Eastern Star
C.F. Hall
C. C. Coulson
Moravia
Coulson
Wesley Chapel
Don and
Jerry Pettibone
W. E. Donovan
Allan Kline
Lews Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Seymour
Enters Hospital Ailing Father Supported By Daughters
John Winsler was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday evening for treatment. His daughters Mrs. Ray Lewis of Des Moines Mrs. Norman Ward of Moravia and Mrs. Miller assist in his care at the hospital and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winsler
Frank Miller
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Ray Lewis
Des Moines
Norman Ward
Moravia
Moravia United Brethren Church Night This Friday
The Moravia United Brethren church announces a Friday gathering on July 25. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches as part of the event organized by The Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Revival and Sunday Worship Schedule at Thayer School
Horace and Clarence Schaffner will alternate pulpit duties. Communion at 10 50 a m Worship at 11 00 a m every Sunday with Hobby Kerby preaching at 8 60 p m. Cincinnati quartet to sing and revival services Wednesday and Sunday afternoon at 2 00 o'clock. They will be in Moravia on Tuesday on church business. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntey
Horace Schaffner
Horace
Clarence Schaffner
Hobby Kerby
Cincinnati
Sunim
Moravia
Wwe
Seek Location For Plowing Contest in Monroe County
Monroe County Rural Young People seek a 20 acre site in Monroe County for a Soil Conservation Field Day on Sept 18. Contour and straight plowing contests require suitable fields with slopes under 8 percent and 2 percent respectively, plus a terracing and grassed waterway demo area, a parking area, and proximity to Farm Bureau or Soil Conservation offices in Albia for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Harold Anderson
James Foster
James Bell
Charles McFarland
John Botts
Arnold Anderson
Farm Bureau of Soil Conservation Service
Albia
Monroe County Soils District
Usda Council
Paul Wright Weds Wanda Christians in Des Moines Home
Wanda Rabey Christians and Paul R. Wright of Des Moines wed on July 5 1947 in the home of Mr and Mrs William Kidder Des Moines Rev C Clifford Bacon of First Methodist Church officiated A matron of honor was Mrs Russell Wiles with Russell Wiles as best man Readings included Because and At Dawning The bride wore aqua guilurine with brown and white accessories Both graduates one from Oakhill High School and the other from Oakaloose High School served in the Marine Corps and now work in Des Moines Lake of the Ozarks wedding trip followed by settling at home in Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Rabey
Paul R. Wright
Des
Moines
G. L. Gallaher
Moravia
Russell Wiles
Carol Kidder
Kidder
Home From Hospital Joe Martin Jr Returns From Iywa City
Joe Martin Jr returned Saturday from Iywa City where he underwent a serious operation to remove an abscess on his right leg. He is reported in good condition and on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Martin, Jr
Iywa City
Long
Class Picnic Held by Methodists at Moravia Park
Members of Class Eight of the Methodist Lines and their families enjoyed a park picnic at Moravia Park last Friday evening with a simple program and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Broshar Barber Shop to Close Thursday Afternoons
Effective Thursday July 24 the Broshar Barber Shop will be closed on Thursday afternoons until further notice. Suet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTICE
Broshar
Suet
Births and family notices from Ames and Dallas Center
Mr and Mrs Richard Stockwell of Ames announce the birth of a son named Richard Cyulg on July 24. Mrs Gewae Teillierly Derovby Bee Brain. A birth announced for a daughter Linda Marie born July 21 to Miss Robyrt Creeeh of Dallas Center, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Creech, former residents of Muravin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stockwell
Ames
Hoeix
Richard Cyulg
Burt
Gewae
Deuwiter
Robyrt Creeeh
Dallas Center
Mondes
Linda
Marie
James Creech
Grace Methodist Church Moravia revival services and speakers
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites all to revival services at the Christian church Sunday evening featuring Bobby Kerby. Sunday School at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. preaching, Our Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. Wesley Chapel reports offerings of 454 dollars and a 9:45 a.m. preaching service and Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
J. C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Christian Church
Bobby Kerby
Wesley Chapel
Evangelical United Brethren Church Invites Members
Pastor Earl Rabuck leads Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 4am, worship at 10:56pm, youth fellowship at 7pm, and music and preaching. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8pm. committee asks for sandwiches for Friday lunch as part of an invitation drive for all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Pons
Nazarene church service schedule appears incomplete
Church activities listed include Sunday School at 20:00 a.m. led by M. H. ohnsen as superintendent, morning worship, lip service, and prayer and Bible study at 8:00 p.m. on Vas aday. W. BE BARD serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. BE Bard
M. H.ohnsen
Vas Aday
Youth Fellowship Party At Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Youth Fellowship group of the Evangelical United Brethren church held their monthly party Thursday evening at the church parlors. Rev and Mrs Earl Rabuck sponsored the affair and Phyllis Rabucks and Delma June Veach led the games after a business session with president Joan Callen presiding. Refreshments were served by Mrs Rabuck. Guests included Patty Tarr of Kingston New York Ann Ansley of Tampa Florida Carol Broshar and June Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Phyllis Rabucks
Delma June Veach
Joan Callen
Rubuck
Patty ,Tarr
Kingston
N. Y
Ann Ansley
Tampa, Fla
Carol Broshar
June Adams
What About A War On Flies
The piece describes using DDT around farms to reduce flies, noting effects on milk and beef yields. It advocates a sanitation cleanup, disposal of fly breeding debris, and spraying to control flies, urging proper methods and public health actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.D.T
Buishesstan
Troy Adams Accepts Oskaloosa Position
After six years with Veach Implement Co in Mora via, Troy Adams resigned and started a new job with Oskaloosa Implement Co. He began Monday, remains active in Masonic and Eastern Star circles, and plans to relocate once housing is found in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Co
Moravia
Troy Adams
Oskaloosa Implement Co
Troy
Masonic
Eastern Star
Adams
Oskaloosa
Veach Implement Co. Advisor Says Thanks in Moravia
Troy Adams expresses personal appreciation for patrons during his years with Veach Implement Co. in Moravia. He says it has been a pleasure to serve the area’s farm industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Co
Moravia
Troy Adams
Kline Praised For Farm Leadership In Iowa Visit
Kline, known to southern Iowans for his extensive newspaper work and public speaking, has longtime support from farm organizations. He spoke at events in Moravia and represented Iowa farm groups in Europe, visiting England and the Netherlands to study the national farm economy and plan discussions with Farm Bureau members in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Iowa
United States
Moravia
Europe
England
Netherlands
Hold Cloyed Reunion in Moravia Park
A Moravia park gathering honored the Cloyed family children, with Wendell Cloyed returning from Germany for the first time in years. Guests included relatives from Washington, New Orleans, Des Moines, and Woodward, sharing a picnic lunch and photos among kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Carl Cloyed
Wendell Cloyed
Germany
Coretta Cloyed
Washington, D. C
Willard Cloyed
Sally Jean
New Orleans
Wilbur Cloyed
Craig
Des Moines
Elsie Beffum
Edna Dyphon
Bob Rhoads
Sharolyn
Shelia
Woodward
Dick Wilson
Mardeena
Jay
Centerville
Fern Wright
Dana
Lloyd Jones
Moulton
Kenneth Chuyed
Karen
Udell
Lois Hawk
G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Frenton Wilson
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
E. F. Wilson
Zell Wilsen
LeRoy
Birthday Dinner Honor for W D Wilson and Arthur Wood
Mr and Mrs W D Wilson of Blakesburg hosted a cooper dinner Sunday in honor of Arthur Wood and Mr Wilsons birthdays. Attendees included Bob and Jack Wilson Floyd Wood Keith and James Wood of Odell MA Arthur Wood Me Sue Wood and Ruby of Moulton and Edncer Gorden Exline Duane Wood Mori and W B Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Wilson
Blakesburg
Arthur Wood
Mr. Wilson
Bob
Jack Wilson
Floyd Wood
Keith
James, Wood
Odell
Sue Wood
Ruby
Moulton
Edncer Gorden
Exline
Duane Wood
Mori
Mes
W. BD. Wilson
Family Gathering at Alubby Wall Home
A Sunday family gathering at the Alubby Wall home joined Mr and Mrs Od du Vall and all their children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W K McNabb and daughter of Dallas, Mrs Bruce Gardner of Bus Junction, Mr Bill Wilson and sons, Mr Archie Martingini and Bruce of Censerville, Mrs Forrest Main and kin, Mrs Harey DaVill and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Miro
OD du Vall
W. K McNabb
Daughbter
Dallas
Bruce Gardner
Bus Junction
Bill Wilson
Archie Martingini Sud Bruce
Censerville
Forrest Main
Atin Aid Mo
Harey DaVill
Moravia Stages Asphalt Work and Street Lighting Progress
Conditioning of Moravia streets for a thick dust free blacktop began Monday and the paving continues with detours aiding motorists. One and a half miles are being surfaced and the project should last about a week. The Moravia Booster Club lighting program is advancing with excavations for light pole bases in the business district and concrete bases about 30 inches thick will support each pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Horner
Moravia School Handbooks Printed For Public Distribution
The Moravia Public Schools publish their twenty second annual handbook. It contains 36 pages with many pictures. Free copies available from Supt. I J Hickman Veach Drug Store Moravia Union office or School District Secretary Cheater Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handbook of
Moravia
Real estate sale on Wabash Avenue to Mrs Platt
Chester Broshar licensed dealer reports the sale of the Jay property on Wabash Avenue to Mrs. John Platt and her daughter Fay. Possession is planned for September 1. The Cayler family currently occupies the house, and Mrs. Platt and her daughter reside on a farm west of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Jay
Wabash Avenue
John Platt
Fay
Bob Cayler
International Baby Chick Convention Attended in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner of the Gardner Hatchery travel to Cleveland Ohio to attend the International Baby Chick convention this week which began Tuesday They alsovisit friends during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Marvin Gardner
Gardner Hatchery
Cleveland
Ohio
Main Homecoming Invitation at Moravia Park
The annual Main Homecoming will be held Sunday August 10 1947 at Moravia Park. All relatives and their families are invited to attend. Mrs. Jess Gladfether, Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Jess Gladfether
Ice Cream Supper Honored Kaster Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Virgil Kaster hosted an ice cream supper last Thursday for Mr and Mrs Doyle Kaster and family from Alameda California. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clifford Pfannebecker and family Mr and Mrs Versus Kaster and family Mr and Mrs Orel Kaster and family Mr and Mrs Averill Kaster and family R H Kaster and Mr and Mrs Grover Kaster of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Kaster
Doyle Kaster
Alameda
California
Clifford Pfannebecker
Versus Kaster
Orel Kaster
Averill Kaster
R. H. Kaster
Grover Kaster
Centerville
HOLD MATHERLY REUNION AT Centerville PARK
The Matherly reunion gathered 59 people at Centerville park on Sunday July 20. Attendees included many with Matherly and related surnames from Centerville Ottumwa Albia Moravia West Des Moines and Macedonia with baskets for a social afternoon and plans for a Moravia based reunion the third Sunday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matherly
Centerville Park
Tony Lyle
Centerville
Elsie Coltrain
Roberta
Jerry
Ottumwa
Clifford Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Roy Matherly
Maxine
Vera
Anna Callen
Moravia
Deloris Wratten
Albia
Billy
Bobby Houser
Moulton
James Shipper
Dennis
Ernest Dean
Raymond Slipper
Powersville
Winford Matherly
Dorothy
Barbara
Jimmy
Linda
Coral Benz
Esther Houser
Ruby
Paul
Bill Older
Ronald
Roger
The
Sunday Dinner Guests at Andrews Home
Mr and Mrs Homer Andrews Sue Aug and Larry of peur Aller stem Iowa were Sunday dinner guests at the parental C A Andrews Horse near Unionville Iowa Afternoon visitors Mrs Taore Tucker an aunt great aunt and Movil gheat aut of the Andrews Mp wid Mie Tote Lota and My aid Mrs Wirwil Lose adl of Cen i My with Mas Juba dubrson and Mes Dave Carlos and Larry will continue Tore week with their Bfo endparcets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Andrews
Sue Aug
Larry
Peur Allerstem
Lowa
C. A. Andrews
Unionville
Iuwa
Taore Tucker
The
Andrews
Tote Lota
Wirwil Lose
Ceni
Juba
Dave Carlos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoskinson
Fred Dotson
Dave Bishop
Bill Gardner
Charlie Coffin
Homer Hamiton
Homer Utterback
EB. G. Hawk
George Winslet
Coffin
Fanchen Banister
Wayne, Nebraska
Burton Nunemaker
Orel Parker
Edna Spaur
Raymond Vanderhorst
Bussey
Carl Johnson
Gust Johnson
Zelma
Herman Johnson
Ed Creech
Alfred Nelson
Gust Anderson
Octuntwu
Paul Turner
M. H. Elson
Illinois
Tom
Iowa City
C.E
Church of Christ
Thayer
Paul Wright
Wanda Christians
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