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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

4

Gullers Dids At Moberly Hospital Beattiat's of Paris Father of Lucille Carter

Word was received that Beattie C Cullers of Paris Maryland, father of Lucille Carter, died Monday at 4 pm in Moberly Missouri Hospital where he had been a patient. He was a former Wabash depot agent and preceded in death by a son Kenneth who died at three. Survivors include his wife, two sons Harold of Chicago and Center of Shelba, Mo, and a daughter Mrs Loyd Carter. several grandchildren and one great granddaughter Kay Herron. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 pm in Paris with burial in the cemetery there.

C. C. Cullers Paris Lucille Carter Hospital N. Moberly Kenneth Harold Chicago Cetit Shélbina Loyd Carter Sever Kay Herron Patis

New Officers Elected at Nazarene Church

At the Church of the Nazarene a midweek service yielded new leaders including trustees Frank and William Woodward and M H Johnson as stewards. Delegates to the August assembly named Frank Woodward Lilly Paxston Mrs Forrest Main and Johnson.

Church of the Nazarene Frank and William WoodWard M. H. Johnson Johnson Frank Woodward Carson Jordan O. G., Woodward Lilly Paxston Jordan Harley Woodward O. G. Woodward Paul Dean Woodward L. E Jim Woodward Helen ‘Paxston Forrest Main The Sun And Mra Irk

Rev eveling home hosts church officers meeting

Officers were reelected at the Rev eveling home meeting with Mrs. William Woodward as president and Mrs. Rachel Jordan as vice president. Helen Paxston served as secretary treasurer, Jim Woodward as chorister, Beverly Woodward as pianist, and Beverly Woodward and Wanda Jordan arranged refreshments. Delegates to the N Y F convention were Beverly Woodward and L E Jordan with alternates George Woodward and Mary Lou Paxston. August 12.

Young Eveling William: Woodward Rachel Jordan Helen Paxston Jim. Woodward Beverly Woodward L. E. Jordan George Woodward Mary Lou

Committees Appointed for Evangelical United Brethren Church

Church officials name yearlong committees for Evangelism Missions Stewardship Finance and other roles led by Pastor Harold Mason and M K Blackman. Appointees include Harold Mason Mrs Charles Coffin Mrs Pearl Woodward Frank Swalm and others with roles in music ushering publicity and youth work.

Evangelical United ‘Brethren Harold Mason Claude Hawk Reuben Faber Charles Coffin bin Bishop M. K. Blackman Pearl Woodward Stewarts Zell Callen Kathleen Halden Frank Swalm Grace Main Mary Rose Main Mra Carl VanZante Charister M.K. Blackroun Fred Hammond Kenneth Condra Wendell Murdy Harry Woodward V. Hawk Fred: Hammond Albert Veach Fred. Hammond Mabe Coulgon Carl. VanZante

Mrs W B Ireland Suffering Stroke In Fairfield

Mrs. W. B. Ireland of Fairfield suffered a stroke on Tuesday July 18 and was moved Friday to the McClesry nursing home at 304 North Main Street. She is the widow of the late Rev. W. B. Ireland a former Methodist minister of the Moravia church.

W. B. Ireland Fairfield McClesry North Main Street Moravia Church

Flight Of The Stork

Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyed announce the birth of a daughter Kath leen Neomi on July 21 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. The Cloyeds recently returned from Germany about two years ago.

Wendell Cloyed Kathleen Neomi St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Cloyeds Germany

Sherwood Conducts Flower Demonstration in Moravia

C H Sherwood an extension horticulturist from Iowa State College Ames led a flower demonstration at the Moravia Methodist church recreation rooms last Wednesday afternoon. The Moravia Garden club sponsored the event which drew a good turnout. He illustrated container choices for different species by blackboard drawings and arranged several flower displays from garden plants. Mrs. Ben Williams and Mrs. Howard Smith contributed arrangements that were judged as examples for future shows. He offered practical tips for entering flowers in the upcoming show.

C. H. Sherwood Iowa State College Ames Methodist Church Moravia Garden Club Sherwood Ben Williams Howard Smith

F S Pence Pence Civil Life and Death Notice

The Pence family mourns F S Pence born May 26 1862 at Moravia Iowa died July 18 1950 Centerville Iowa age 88. He married Margaret Eleanor Bell and they had eight children Dan Piteville Garr Ett Pence Washington Mrs Ru a Caster Grand Junction Colix George Pence Rockford and Mary Johnson Cedar 18 with six grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindnesses shown during illness and death and thanks the Masonic lodge for sympathy. Family of F S Pence

Francis Seigle Pence Daniel Jane Pentes Moravia Towa Centerville Margaret Eleanor’ Bell C Ik Clay Moe Dan Piterville Garrétt Penlia Washington Mra Ru A Caster Grand Junction Colix George Pence Rockford Mary Johnson Ceda Ebstes

49 Relatives Attend 23rd Crawley Reunion

The 23rd Crawley reunion gathered 49 relatives at Moravia park for a cooperative dinner and visit. Officers Fred Hammond and Mrs. George Longnecker were reelected, a program committee was named, and among attendees were residents from Cedar Falls Newton and Ottumwa. The group planned to meet again next July at the same park.

Crawley Moravia’ Park Fred Hammond George Longnecker M. L. White Lizzie Sherwood Moravia Park Jack Cedar c Alls Mra John Wright Newton Harrison More Dee Danny Mt. Pleasant Elmer Selbe Viola Loyd Selix Kenny J. L. White Udell Doyle Selix Morris Francia Selix Jane Ann Linda Bloomfield Knoxville Myr George Clark Carol Guyette Verdeen Selix Dickie Ottumwa Hugh Crawley James Albia J. H. Schreiner Clara Crawley Moravia

Kensington Club Holds Family Picnic Supper

The Kensington club members and their families gathered for a picnic supper in Moravia park on Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. William Scarcliff and her son Charles of Russell. a note from member Mrs. Louise Oehler who is ill was read during the supper hour.

Kensington Club Moravia Park William Scarcliff Charles Russell Louise Oehler

Randolph Players stage Only An Orphan Girl at Moravia Theater

The Randolph Players present Only An Orphan Girl next Tuesday August 4 at the Moravia Theater. A family friendly vaudeville style show with melodrama characters and specialty acts, promising a gala evening and plenty of laughs for all.

Randolph Players Moravia Theater Villian Arthur Nellie

Family Night At E U B Church Draws Seventy

About seventy people attended the Evangelical United Brethren church family night fellowship. The event featured welcome by G. E. Luse scripture by Mrs Luse prayer led by Rev Led Wilson a vocal solo by Jeannie Hawk and songs by Margaret and Mary Ellen Condra. Wendell Cloyed presented moving pictures and a talk on places of interest he and his wife visited in Germany and Switzerland while on government work. Refreshments followed served by the committee.

Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church Wendell Murdy Harold Hawk

Local social notes report visits and dinners

Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue and Mr and Mrs Cari Tisue shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and family. Twenty four members and guests of the Twentieth Century Reading club met Monday with Mr and Erin Tucker south of foe for an old fashioned ice cream supper. Mr and Mrs Ira Robb and Mr and Mrs Richard Robb were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Clyde Lister at Plano. Mr and Mrs Brian Karr and Marthe Kate of Otley called on her parents, Mr and Mrs W V Murdy. Saturday afternoon, Mr and Mrs Lester Mundy of Udell spent Sunday afternoon at the Murdy home.

Harley Tisue Cari. Tisue Roy Argo Century Reading Club Jude Erin ‘Ucker Foe Ira Robb Richard Robb Clyde Lister Plano Brian, Karr Marthe Kate Otley W. V. Murdy Lester Mundy Udell Murdy

4 H Club Dinner and Annual Tour

Taylor Toilers held their annual club tour on Sunday July 23 starting with a basket dinner at the Harsh yard. Readers saw Bety and Billys Corriedale sheep at the Harsh place then visited Robert Carters Chester White pigs Pettibone’s Duroc hogs and Calves Sandra's calves Marion Wetell and Margaret's Angus calves and finished at the skating rink. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Don Fettibbne Tommy Ann Jerry Jin Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Ranger Sandra Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Betty Billy Bobby Robert Carter and Donald Kent with visitors Skippy Broshhar Rex Hagerman and Gene Glee Harsh.

Taylor Toilers Harsh Betty Billy Corriedale Robert Carter Chester Marion Wétell Margaret Angus Jay Don Fettibbne Tommy Ann Jerry Jin Ernest Hiatt Ranger Sandra Ivan Harsh Bobby Donald Kent Skippy Broshar Rex Hagerman Raymond Zinn Gene of Lamont Glee Harsh Waukee Betty Harsh

Cooperative Dinner Honors Relating Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Bufflette Ward hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. William Burns and Rev. and Mrs. Ren of Kingston N Y who are visiting. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oss Smith Des Moines, Mr.avits Guy McKern Mr. and Mrs. Newton Long and Mrs. Elbert Perry.

Bufflette Ward Suiday William Burns Nown Oss Smith Her Guy Mrs. MecKern

Adams Bros Jersey Takes National Award

Adams Bros of Moulton Iowa received a national honor for their registered Jersey cow Design Fairy Gay Lass. The cow produced 2095 pounds of butterfat over four years, earning a Gold certificate from the American Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus Ohio after tests verified by Iowa State College and the club.

Adam Brothers Moulton Iowa Desigh Towa State College American Jersey Cattle Club

Death of Father Fred Wratten Reported in Marshalltown

Mrs. Clifford Stocker learned Tuesday evening of the death of her father Fred Wratten who died at 5 p.m. in Marshalltown. No further details were available at press time.

Clifford Stocker Fred. Wratten Wratten Marshalltown

Public sale set for August 1 near Boyer school

A public sale of farm implements machinery feed and grain will be held Tuesday August 1 by Ira Boyer and Dean Hoffman at the Ira Boyer farm near Boyer school.

Ira Boyer Dean Hoffman Boyer School

Ice Cream Social Benefit at Methodist Church Class 8

A Methodist church Class No 8 hosts a benefit ice cream social in the vacant lot north of the Gardner hatchery Saturday evening July 29. Homemade ice cream cake and cones for the children will be sold.

Methodist’ Church Gardner Hatchery

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Arlin Hagerman

Mrs. Arlin Hagerman expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits cards flowers and gifts during her hospital stay with warm appreciation for support and kindness.

Arlin Hagerman

Moravia area farm family proud of dairy Shorthorns

The Spears family near Moravia led by Dan and Frances Spears, with young Dennis and Benny, are noted dairy cattle enthusiasts. Dan exhibited prize milking Shorthorns at Waterloo Dairy Castle Congress and Iowa State Fair with top placements. Frances excelled in 4-H, serving Monroe county as health girl and demonstration team member. The couple, married May 31 1842 in Unionville Missouri, joined E U B church in Albia and Monroe County Farm Bureau shores.

Moravia Dan Spears Ang Dennis LeRoy Benny Eugene Spears Ang Dan Waterloo Cedar Rapids Monroe County Frances Dem Monroe E. U. B. Church Albia

Union Debuts Regal Typeface on Linotype Machines

Union installs a new Regal typeface from Intertype Corporation, claiming easier operation for Linotype matrices. Experts deem the style opt to reduce death risk and improve efficiency in daily typesetting.

Linotype Experta Intertype Corporation

Carrel es Church Schedule at Nazarene

CarreleS Church of the Nazarene lists F A Hahn as pastor and Mrs Hahn as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a m. Young People's meeting at 7:30 p m. Juror meeting at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting at 8:00 p m.

Church of ‘the Nazarene F. A. Hahn Hahn

Wesley Methodist Church Worship and School Notes

Grace Church Moravia and Wesley Methodist Church invite worshipers to morning services at 9:45 with sermon on The Christian Church followed by 10:30 Church School. Congregants urged to attend.

Grace ‘Methodist Church Moravia Wesley Methodist Church Wauneite McConnell the Christian Church

Moravia Church Services Schedule May Include Sermon

The Church of Christ in Moravia lists 10 00 a m Bible school with Eugene McCrory as superintendent 11 00 a m Lord s Supper and preaching with the sermon God and The Devil by Billy Schaffner 8 00 p m Bible Study 8 00 p m Wednesday preaching by Clarence Schaffner Everyone is invited to attend these services.

Church of Christ Moravia Eugene McCrory God the Devil Billy Schaffner Clarence Schaffner

Evangelical United Brethren Church Announces Guest

Leo Wilson pastor Harold Mason Sunday School superintendent 10 50 a m worship 7 p m youth fellowship 8 p m evangelistic services 8 p m Wednesday prayer meeting July 30 Moses Mahoi native African will speak at the church inviting all to attend the services.

United Brethren Church Leo Wilson Harold Mason Moses Mahoi

Teonium Methodist Sunday School Sees July Attendance Rise

Teonium Methodist reports three Sundays of growing Sunday school interest with about 170 percent rise in July. Next Sunday is loyalty day to rewrite the budget for the year, followed by Homecoming Day on August 6. Bible school at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am. Sermon titled Giving An Account of Our Stewardship. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets July 27 with program and refreshments. all ladies invited.

Teonium Methodist W. S.C.S

Weddings Unite Three Couples in Des Moines and Moravia

Two Sunday weddings tied unions for Rebecca Rosencrants and Dwight Robb at the Des Moines Methodist church with Rev. Williams officiating. The couple, both employed in west Des Moines, will reside there after a honeymoon. The second wedding united Verva Ritchison’s daughter and Ralph McDonough at Grace Methodist in Cottage Grove Des Moines, with McDonough opening the Gamble store in Moravia and the couple planning to reside in Moravia after their honeymoon.

Dwight Robb Henry Rosencrants Moravia Rebecca Clint Robb Unionville Methodist Church Des Moines Williams Richard Bailey Bailey West Des Moines Rose Rosencrants Ben Roseman Wendell Verva Ritchison Ralph McDonough Grace Methodist Cottage 1 Grove

Attend Last Rites For Mary Hoskinson

Funeral services were held with many relatives visiting from distant towns to attend. Pallbearers included Earnest Arp Roy Main Lewis Main Harley Hiatt Frank Houser Loyd Carter Gaylord Malt and Gerald Corbin. Morale offerings were handled by Don Wolf and Newton Long.

Mary Hoskinson Roy Main Harley Hiatt Rena, Hiatt Artie Loumaster Clara, Corbin and Gore Earnest, Arp Jeanine Brunswick T. J. Layson

Moravia FFA plans for state and county fairs

The Moravia FFA held its first summer meeting July 19 with nineteen members and new adviser Mr Bacon. Members Bob Carter George Stalker Edwin Clark and Robert Hiatt will show live stock at state and county fairs. An exhibit booth is planned for Appanoose County Fair and an eat stand at the August 17 Don Pullman farm plowing contest field day. Treasurer reports $216.37 in the bank. The meeting closed with closing ceremonies.

Moravia F. F. A Bacon

Notice to FFA Members on July Meeting and Trip

A special meeting will be held Friday July 28 at 8:00 P M to discuss the summer trip to St Louis Missouri.

St. Louis

Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting

The Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met at the I O O F lodge hall Monday evening with 14 members present. New officers led by noble grand Mrs J P Day conducted the business meeting and refreshments were served by committee members.

Rebekah Lodge No I. O. Oo F. Lodge J. P. Day Noble Grand Mary Elles Lathen Bernice Ellison Eva Firkings Katherine Charity

Herron and Boyer wed at BE U B church parsonage

Mrs Virgie Herron and Ira P Boyer were married at 9 00 am Sunday July 23 at the BE U B parsonage The Rev Leo Wilson officiated in a single ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Swann After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Moravia

Virgie Herron Ira P. Boyer BE. U. B Leo Wilson Frank Swann Moravia

Maudetta Halden to Wed Wayne Ricketts in Des Moines

Announcements note the approaching marriage of Miss Maudetta Halden of Des Moines and Wayne E. Ricketts of Zearing Town. The wedding is set for August 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church in Des Moines. Halden is the granddaughter of Mrs. Etta Halden.

Maudetta Halden Des Moines Berry F. Halden Wayne E. Ricketts R. A. Ricketts Zearing Town Wesley Methodist Hiss Halden Etta Halden

Iconium Church Bible School Next Week Schedule

Iconium Church of Christ announces daily Bible school starting Monday July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to noon for children ages 4 to 16. An adult Bible school will be held each evening next week at 8:00 p.m.

Tconium Church of Christ

David Mericle Celebrates Third Birthday at Home

A July birthday party for David Allen Mericle was held at his parents Trenton and family home in Main Station. Relatives attended including Alice J. McCannon Elsa Texas and the McCannon, Condra, and Wright families from Iowa, Moravia, Cincinnati, and Cincinnati. A three candle angel cake was the centerpiece as gifts were opened and color family photos were shown.

David Allen Mericle Trenton Mericle Main Station David Opes Kenneth Condra David Alice J. McCannon Elsa Texas Guy McCannon Nums Iowa Donald McCannon Cincinnati Moravia Marion Wendell Margaret Mary Minnie Ann Condra J. A. Wright

Resolution of Respect for Moravia Mason Seigle Pence

Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 Moravia Iowa votes a resolution of sorrow for Brother Seigle Pence a loyal Mason and community helper. Lodge charter to be draped thirty days and resolutions spread in minutes and submitted to the Moravia Union for publication by Don Pettibone and the committee.

Hall of Antiquity A. PF A. M Moravia Iowa Seigle Pence Mason Moravia Union

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Ic. c. É. ‘Gullers, Dids Moberly "Hospital Nazarene Church G. W. Sherwood Fhaner Masonic Lodge F. S. Pence 4-H Club Adams Bros Rex Tisue Alfred Sutton Jane Hilton Union Carreles Rosencrants Hobb F. F. A. Membe Rebekah Lodge U, B V. Herron Mauddetta Halden Iconium David Mericle Don Pettibone Dona
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