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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

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Bible School Plans Program at Moravia Methodist Church

Pupils of the Community Bible School will present a public program Sunday at 7:30 PM in Moravia Methodist church. Jimmy Main will play a prologue from 7:00. The school is divided into four groups with named students and teachers, and will feature group demonstrations and music led by Mrs. F. A. Hahn and Mary Rose Main. Enrollment in the Bible School reached 104, surpassing the 100 goal in the second week.

Community Bible School Moravia Jimmy Main Betty Schaffner Margaret Johnson Otha Lee Martin Marilyn Hiatt Margaret van Callen Gail Tuttle F. A. Hahn Mary Rose Main

Pressure Canner Clinics June 8 9 10

Miss Adelena Sampson of the local high school leads free public pressure canner clinics on June 8 9 and 10. Bring canners lids and gauges for inspection testing during listed morning and afternoon sessions in the homemaking rooms. No sauce pans tested.

Adelena Sampson

Cooperative Dinner At Frank Swaim Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim hosted a cooperative dinner with guests Albert Hoskinson Fanchen Banister and son Dick Wayne Nebr Mrs Hope Nunemaker and son Jerry Sioux City plus Cecil Shifflett Webster Gust Johnson Zelma Hilkesburg Carl Johnson Ottumwa Homer Hamilton and A E Pence Russell Overton Illinois James Creech Webster Jim McCory Fairfield and Ben Jones Moravia calling in the afternoon.

Frank Swaim Albert Hoskinson Fanchen Banister Wayne, Nebr Hope Nunemaker Jerry Sioux City Cecil Shifflett Webster Gust Johnson Zelma Hilkesburg Carl Johnson Ottumwa Homer Hamilton A. E. Pence Russell Overton Illinois James Creech Jim McCory Fairfield Ben Jones Moravia

Sunday Callers at Charley Van Dorin

Mr and Mrs Charley Van Dorin hosted Sunday afternoon May 30 with a large circle of friends and relatives calling. The lineup included Ernest Horn and family Lyle Hiatt Max Hiatt Ruth Flora Jones Guy Bales Wayne Wilson Ot tawumwa Henry Simmons Gurnie Jordan and daughter Woodhull Illinois Frank Paxton Charley Foster and sons Wayne and Richard Charles Foster and son Rose Hill Roy Matherly Vera Mazine Arthur Van Dorin and children.

Charley van Dorin Ernest Horn Lyle Hiatt Max Hiatt Ruth Flora Jones Guy Bales Knoxville Wayne Wilson Ottwumwa Henry Simmons Gurnie Jordan Woodhull, III

Guests of Kentons in San Diego Calif

Mr and Mrs John R Kenton of San Diego Calif hosted Sunday dinner with Chief and Mrs Roy M Kenton of Oxnard Calif and Captain and Mrs Gordon Bates army flier of Vallejo Calif Also mentioned are John and Roy Kenton ship fitter first class in the U S Navy and their sisters Dortha and Ruth Kenton who live in Albia Iowa with their hone

John R. Kenton San Diego Calif Roy M. Kenton Oxnard Gordon Bates Army Flier Vallejo John Kenton U. S. Navy Roy Kenton Albia Iowa Dortha Ruth Kenton

ETC Club Elects Officers In Pleasant Meeting

The ETC club year ends with a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Harold Hudgens home. Mrs. Paul Spencer is elected president, with Mrs. Frank Lathen as vice president and other officers named. A mystery box game and refreshments closed a pleasant afternoon. Notice: Corser Cafe will be closed Thursday and Friday for redecorating. Bill Catlen and Larry Brooks.

E.T.C. Club Harold Hudgens Mis. Howard Carson Lee Hiatt Luthen Leonard Pahner John Johnsun

Kermit Gladfelder to Wed Rosalie Zimmer in Walnut City

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Rosalie Zimmer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zimmer to Kermit Gladfelder son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder. The ceremony will be at Walnut City Christian church on Saturday June 19 at 7 00 pm. Miss Zimmer is Moravia high school 1946 graduate and was senior class president and active in Thespians and senior class play.

Rosalie Zimmer John Zimmer Kermit Gladfelder Frank Gladfelder Walnut City Christian Church Miss Zimmer Moravia High School

Engagement Announced for Patricia Prow to William Aringdale

Cen ter ville announces the engagement of Patricia Lee Prow daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Prow to William G Aringdale son of Mr and Mrs Olan Aringdale Miss Prow was top ranked in the Centerville high school senior class and a Moravia native Aringdale a 1944 Centerville high school graduate works in Davenport construction.

H. J. Prow Centerville Patricia Lee William G. Aringdale Olan Aringdale Miss Prow Henry Prow Moravia Aringdale Centerville High School Davenport

LeCompte Chairs Key House Committee and Advertises in District

Congressman Karl M. LeCompte sits at his Capitol desk as chairman of a major House committee amid a reduction from 45 to 19 committees. He is the only Towan with two chairmanships and also serves on the Public Lands Committee and as vice chairman of joint Library of Congress and Printing panels. He notes the season’s busy pace and explains his campaign relies on district newspaper ads while staying in Washington, hoping for a large primary vote.

Karl M. LeCompte Capitol Washington House Jsg Towan Public Lands Senate Library of Congress LeCompte

Booster Club Meeting Set for Friday Night

The Moravia Booster Club will hold a regular meeting Friday evening June 4. Guy McDanel Max McDonough and J D Minnes will be in charge of the arrangements.

Moravia Booster Club Guy McDanel Max McDonough J. D. Minnes

Home News From Centerville and Des Moines

Mrs H H Pabst has been discharged from St Joseph hospital Centerville and came home Saturday. Mrs John Dille who had a goiter operation at Des Moines recently returned home Wednesday afternoon.

H. H. Pabst St. Joseph Hospital Centerville John Dille Des Moines

Progressive Club Elects Officers After Two Meetings

Members of the Progressive Club held two meetings starting with a 6:30 luncheon at Mrs Margery Tracy home. Bridge results credited Mrs Norman Ward and Mrs George Winslet. later at Mrs Howard Smiths gathering winners were Mrs George Winsler and Mrs John Veach. An officer slate was elected with Mrs John Veach named president and Mrs Paul Broshar vice president.

Progressive Club Margery Tracy Norman Ward George Winslet Howard Smith George Winsler John Veach Paul Broshar

Appanoose Tax Board Completes Work Saturday

Chester Broshar, who has served on the Appanoose County Board of Assessment and Review for the past three weeks, completed the work Saturday. Other members of the board are R. E. Newcomer of Moulton and Guersney Jordan of Centerville.

Chester Broshar Appanoose County

Father and Son Banquet Planned by Homebuilders Class

The Homebuilders Class of the church will sponsor a father and son banquet on Tuesday evening June 15 at 7 30. Tickets are six cents per plate and proceeds go to the building and improvements fund. A short program will follow and all in the community are welcome.

Past Matrons Meet in Moravia Club Gathering

The Past Matrons Club of Moravia O.E.S. met June 1 at Mrs. George Witsler s home. Seven members were present and refreshments were served after a pleasant evening. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Lloyd Ruse s home.

Mateuns Club Moravia O.E George Witsler Lloyd Ruse

Acknowledgments for Mohitys parade and services

In appreciation to Behalf of the American Le Civ pod Auxiliary and all contributors for Mohitys parade and services. L. Pearson Commander extends thanks to ministers, the tie bars of the band, Booster Club, and all who helped. A jet foveat seen Hitch aAVe nue duet hiss it. Mars in Th, Friday wad Sutucdas.

Mohitys L. Pearson Conmander Mars

Class Nine Holds Annual Roll Call

Memorial Day began with an eight o clock breakfast as Class Nine held its annual roll call. Teacher Garrett Harn presided while letters from absent members were read. the event celebrated sixty years of Christian service and neighbors among church and community.

Harry Qlick Garrett T.harn Stella Main-Carter Charles Fulton Alonzo Turner Algo Warren Tuttle Cleveland Ohio Garrett Harn San Francisco Calif Miumps Lass A. G. Smith Detroit Mich Stella Carter Gertrude and Chares Jepsen Seattle Wash Ora Selby Upland Charles Naomi Ensley Helena Mont Pred Blumenstock Roscoe Pennington Father Ensey Lee Charity-Fulkeron Virgie Harris Cobb Newton Ocile Eunice Wilson- Suiter Canada Ral Eall Jurnda Lester Jones Gertrude Suuherland Seattle Wash John Kinion Ottumwa Kinion Moravia

Pence Celebrates 86th Birthday With Family At Home

B S Pence celebrated his 86th birthday last Wednesday with four children at home in Albin Wyoming. The cake was brought from Wyoming by his daughter Hazel. Attendees included Mrs Elmer Shake and Daphne, Mrs Francis Shake, Mrs Rura Caster and Bonnie of Aspen Colorado, Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Deena of Cedar Edge Colorado, and Mr Dan Pete and Jeanevse of Centerville.

B.S. Pence Wyoming Hazel Mic Pence Ill Earth Elmer Shake Daphne Albin Wyo Francis Shake Pine Bluits Rura Caster Bonnie Aspen Coto Harry Johnson Deena Cedaredge

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Moravia Fall Festival Dates Set For September

At a Moravia Fall Festival Association meeting all officers were reelected and the festival dates were set for September 16, 17 and 18. Farm Bureau day is Friday with polling on Saturday. Another organization meeting is planned for Wednesday evening June 9.

Moravia Fall Festival Association Farm Bureau

Public Sale Dates for Lew Hiner in Moravia

Lew Hiner advertises a household goods sale to be held next Saturday June 6 at the former Pat Donahoo property in Moravia. U S Mangle is auctioneer. Hiner and his wife work in Oakdale and will spend the weekend in Moravia. The Union offers sale bill printing and advertising to boost turnout.

Lew Hiner Pat Donahoo Moravia U. S Mangle Hiner Oakdale

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Details

Caurcar Grace Methodist Church Moravia lists John C. Davis, Pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Communion at morning service with special music including a flute solo by Marilyn Hiatt and a vocal solo by Georgiana Winsler. Bible school program at 8:00 p.m. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School to follow.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Earl Rabuck pastor. Sunday School at 10:40 A.M. Worship at 10:50 A.M. Youth Fellowship and D.Y.B.S. program at the Methodist Church at 8:00 P.M. Prayer meeting at 8:00 P.M.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Harold Mason D.Y.B.S Methodist Church

Church Services Plan With Trial Sermon

The Church of Christ presents Sunday events with Clarence Schaffner as minister at 10:00 a m including Sunday School led by Eugene McCrory, Supt. Communion and worship at 11:00 a m. James Brown of Ottumwa preaches a trial sermon. An 8:00 p m worship service closes the day.

Church of Christ Clarence Schaffner Eugene McCrory Lasnes James, Brown Ottumwa

Church Schedule Notice at Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene posts Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson, Morning Worship at 1:00 p.m., and an 8:00 p.m. worship service. A prayer and Bible study meeting is held weekly on Thursday evenings. Pastor F A Hehn oversees the program.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hehn M. H. Johnson

Mystic Methodist Church Burns Mortgage Celebration

Rev and Mrs J C Davis Mrs Rowena McFatridge and Rev Ralph Megrew of Seattle attended Sunday evening services commemorating the burning of the paid mortgage on Mystic Methodist Church. The Rev Gonzales has completed ten years and was reappointed for another year.

J. C. Davis Rowena McFatridge Ralph Megrew Seattle Wash Gonzales Mystic Methodist Church

Mrs. Jessie Pennington Fleming Dies in Sioux Falls

R. R. Pennington reports the death of his aunt Mrs. Jessie Pennington Fleming 80 at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Hansen in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Born November 3 1867 in Centerville she was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Pennington and raised there. Widowed Howard Fleming she had lived with her daughter since. She had visited R. R. Pennington’s home and made many acquaintances during her visits.

R. R. Pennington Jessie Pennington Fleming John Hansen Sioux Falls S. D Centerville Mathew Pennington Howard Fleming Hansen Fleming

Taylor Twp Farm Bureau Meeting Recap in Moravia

Taylor Township Farm Bureau held a Friday night meeting May 28 at the Moravia community center. A. L. Hilton led a brief business session. Taylor 4-H club members presented a program, followed by a meeting picture. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Tadlock and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodd. refreshments featured pies, sandwiches, and coffee.

Taylor Farm Bureau Moravia A. L. Hilton Inteling Taylor Dailers 4-H Club Elson Grant Tadlock John Dodd

Moran Family Reunion Occurs Amid Educational Honors

Mr and Mrs Gerald Moran spent a week with relatives as their son Muir received a doctor's degree from Urike University Mendesey. Mes Eve Mur Kul returned from Seattle with her son for the gathering and Rev and Mes Muly attended. Several family members traveled to join the event and celebrate the achievement.

Gerald Moran Bust Mas Wheeler Pook Deus Maines Mr. Morgan Eve Mur Kul Seattle Wash Yen Moy Mulr Muir Urike University Mendesey Mrz Mui Wellesley Maas Witheles College of Muss Moss

Jeff F Patrick services held for Moravia resident

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Turner Funeral Home for Jeff F Patrick 86 who died Sunday at his son in law and daughter A B Mangles home near Moravia Born March 14 1862 he married Laura Jones in 1886 and was the last of ten children He spent most of his life in Appanoose and Monroe counties Known as Uncle Pat he remained jovial until illness struck and he is survived by his daughter Ida and son in law U S Mangle a number of nieces nephews and many friends Interment at Hillcrest cemetery Card of thanks from Br and Mrs U S Mangle and family.

Turner Funeral Home Jeff F. Patrick Mangle F.A. Hahn Moravia Carl Black Electric Orgen Hillcrest Cemetery Homer King Charley Fulton Frank Lathen Ernie Kincade Homer Hamilton Ralph Tuttle Jeff F Thomas Jane Patrick Mornvia Laura Jones Ida Mangle Appanoose Monroe Pat Baptist Church Ida U. S. Mangle

Duane Veach Visiting in Moravia This Week

Mr and Mrs A A Veach spent Sunday in Des Moines with their son Duane and family. Duane, who has completed two years in Pharmacy at Drake University, returned home with them for a short vacation. He led the Moravia Band in its first outdoor concert of the season Wednesday evening. On Friday evening Duane will give a demonstration of the new bagless Filter Queen vacuum cleaner at the Veach home.

A. Veach Des Moines Duane Drake University Moravia Veach

No date set for fly control spray in Moravia

Four residents attended the fly control meeting Tuesday evening so no date for the spray was set. The subject may be addressed at the regular meeting Friday evening. Mayor Horner reports the State Board of Health demands cleanup of unsanitary Moravia conditions, especially open toilets and barnyard manure piles.

Horner State Board of Health Moravia

Services Sunday for Ira Robinson

Ira Robinson 83 died at his home in Albia Friday morning. A Monroe county farmer, he served in the Town Legislature 1945 to 1947 and on the Monroe county board of supervisors. Rites were Sunday at the Albia Christian church, Downs Funeral Home directing.

Tra Robinson Albia Monroe County Monroe County Board of Supervisors Albia Christian Church Downs Funeral Home

Funeral services held for Mrs Aaron Campbell in Moravia

Mrs. Aaron Campbell died May 26 at her Moravia home after a year of illness and a month with pneumonia. Services were conducted at Turner Funeral Home on May 27 by Rev. Earl Rabuck, with pallbearers Marvin Gardner, Maurice Walter, Virgil Johnson, Paul Broshar, Lawrence Roland and John Dille. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Nancy Marie Campbell, born Feb 24 1876 in Moravia, aged 73 years 8 months 1 day, was married Oct 18 1887 to Aaron Campbell. Surviving are her husband, son Ted and his wife, sister Mrs. W. H. Dorothy of Vova, Colorado, Henry Knight of Los Angeles, and many relatives. She joined Moravia Christian Church in 1903 and was praised for her faith and patient endurance. Her last testimony: I am prepared to meet my Savior.

Turner Funeral Home Aaron Campbell Moravia Nancy Marie Campbell James Susannah Knight W. H. Dorothy Vova Colorado Henry Knight Los Angeles California Campbell Christian Church of Ammonds Lord

Delta Delta Delta picks Maxine Smith for 60th convention

Indianola Iowa Miss Maxine Smith a Simpson College Delta Delta Delta business administration senior Moravia Iowa was named official deb attending the sixtieth anniversary convention at Banff Springs Hotel Banff Alberta June 24 29 1948. She is president of the Delta chapter and will join delegates and visitors from ninety two chapters and one hundred sixty alumnae chapters at the event.

Ter Delta Delta Delta Banff Springs Banff Alberta Miss Smith Business Administration Moravia Iowa Delta

Grandson Graduates with Honors at Waterloo High

Mr and Mrs H H Pabst and Mr and Mrs H G Broshar announce the graduation of their grandson Gerald Broshar from West Waterloo High School He received the Gerken Memorial award of 50 for being voted most representative by his class of over 200 He also served as Student Senate President this past semester Gerald will attend Fews State College in the NLK OT C program next year

Waterloo H. H. Pabst H. G. Broshar Gerald Broshar West Waterloo High School Gerken Wiso Gerald Fews State College O.T.C

Charles Faber to graduate from Cue College

Charles Faber son of Ir and Mrs Ricken Faber of Moravia is a candidate for graduation from Cue College in Cedar Rapids on June 6. Faber, a political science major, is among 220 seniors to receive degrees at Cue College.

Charles Faber CUE Abades Franklin Faber Ricken Faber Moravia Cue College Cedar Rapids Faber Cues Webb Carl Yin

Community thanks for support after loss of wife and mother

Sincere appreciation expresses by Aaron Campbell and family for flowers and sympathy after the passing. A gathering at Frank Woodward’s Sunday included Ed Wilson and granddaughter Patty Wilson of Marshalltown, plus many Woodward relatives and guests. Memorial services were held in Unionville Sunday morning.

Aaron Campbell Ted Campbell Woodward Ed Wilson Patty Wilson Marshalltown Barley Woodsward Loveland Cole Harry Woodward Bill Woodward and Sons Tym Kebb Ames Ronald Woodward Karen Reani Bissell Hiatt Centerville Lee Hiatt Mrs Harrison Mr. Pleasant Tun Crawley Unionville Sundey Morruing George Teles Elvin Stocker Jay Leuicler al Blakesbury

Merit Awards Given At Senior Chapel Moravia High School

The Moravia High School Class of 1948 held a senior chapel in the gym on Thursday May 20 with a program including invocation, presentations, and a lengthy list of merit awards for scholastic and extra curricular achievements. Valedictorian Lillian Tomlin and Lanltatorian Jack Broshar led honors, with many students receiving medals, club mentions, and sport acknowledgments across basketball, baseball, and other activities.

Moravia High School Margaret Johnson Lillian Tomlin Lanltatorian Jack Broshar George Tracy Mary Rose Main DaVonna Vance Mary Louise Fisher Richard Smith

Pioneer mother Mrs L R Yarr dies after long illness

Mrs L R Tarr a longtime Bonesteel resident and pioneer mother died Saturday May 16 1948 after a three year illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday May 18 at the Rosebud Cemetery pallbearers were her four sons Otis John Harold and Lawrence and grandsons Jack and Lyle Tarr. Born May 40 1871 in Appanoose County Iowa she married Lewis B Tarr October 1 1872 and moved to the Rosebud country. She celebrated her 55th wedding anniversary with her husband on October 19 1947. Survived by four sons four daughters 23 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral home notices listed Ruth Ave Moravia Theatre Moravia theatre preview.

South Dakota L. KR. Tarr Mother of Grace Hospital Gregory Rosebud Otis John Harold Lawrence Jack Lyle Tarr Anna Belle Hiram Hannah Haver Appanoose County Iconium Iowa Lewis B. Tarr Walnut City Bonesteel Nebraska Dvonium Town Post Baptist Church Benesteel Mal Tarv

Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork

Mrs Gene Jude of Gulgeton Hote hosts a gathering for parents and children on May 28 at the hotel. Attendees include Mrs Tuemer and Mrs Kajsavtal Ashiy, with friends celebrating the event.

Myr Gene Jude Gulgeton Alui Tuemer Kajsavtal Ashiy

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