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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

4

Music Instructor Hired for Moravia School Band 1949 50

Frank L. Whaley of Springville Iowa is named Moravia school music supervisor and band director for 1949 50. He studied at Carthage High School and State University of Iowa, has 40 years of band playing and 17 years teaching in Iowa. Rehearsals begin Thursday at 730 PM with summer hours posted for Moravia, aiming to produce a strong concert series.

Frank L. Whaley Springville Iowa Moravia Mr. Whaley Carthage State University of Iowa Wass Cedar Rapids Symphony University of Iowa Symphony Whaley

Shanghai Club Meeting at Mrs Landgrebe’s Home

Mrs Anna Landgrebe entertained the Shanghai club on a Wednesday afternoon. Members sewed rug swags for the hostess and a cooperative dinner was served at noon. A miscellaneous shower for the Denly Reds Mr and Mrs Russell Overturf was planned for July. Saturday evening, June 11 at the Shanghai schoolhouse. Guests and members listed. next meeting with Mrs Rose Marie Wertz on June 15.

Anna Landgrebe Shanghai Club Iceal Christy Ices Scott Lloyd Landgrebe Ronald Kenneth Bill Honnie Richard Gary Dean Marylou Bettie Mastine Karan Linda Connie Vinton Lundy Kay Ronnie Judy Overturf Dian Wertz Dorothy Scott Mary Fut Rinehart Roze Marie Wertz

E T C Club Closes Year With Installation of Officers

Mrs Harald Hudgens hosted the E T C club last Thursday afternoon as members concluded 1948 activities. The program titled Vacation Plans featured entertainment by the hostess and a mystery box puzzle won by Mrs Fred Hammond. Officers for 1949 50 were elected: Mrs Albert Veach president, Mrs Frank Lathen vice president, Mrs Lee Hiatt secretary, Mrs Leonard Palmer assistant secretary, Mrs R R Pennington treasurer, Mrs Curtis Burton assistant treasurer, with Mrs Harry Bu Vall, Mrs R Pennington and Mrs Fred Hammond named yearbook committee. refreshments and social hour followed.

Harald Hudgens E.T.C Ruli Eal Fred Hammond Albert Veach Frank Lathen Lee Hiatt Leonard Palmer R. R. Pennington Curtis] Burton Harry buVall R. Pennington Pred Hammond

MITZL BAWVEL HOSTESS YO GIRLS GEELD

Yne girls missionary guild of the E U church held Tuysday evening with Mitzi Suweel for their June meeting. Mins Bawvell were present and the program was "Service." Viola Maimn and Janet Vinuity read poems while Mary Rose Muli prepared the supper.

Yne Girls Missionary Guild of the E.ulb Mitzi Suweel Mins Fender Viola Maimn Juan Callen Janet Vinuity Mary Rose Muli Hamimond

Mrs. Winsler Injured in Auto Mishap Near Joliet

Mrs. Fanchen Winsler sustained shoulder injuries in a Tuesday morning auto collision while traveling home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Boyer in Joliet Illinois. She was about 160 miles from Joliet when the crash occurred and is staying at her daughter's home as X‑rays on Wednesday assessed the injury. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Main manage the locker plant and she hopes to be discharged in a few days.

Fanchen Winsler Clifford Boyer Joliet A. O. Main

Council Discusses Street Improvements At Regular Meeting

The town council at the community building discussed improving important streets. Plans for road oil heater and water system deep well by Brown Engineering were reviewed but await additional papers. Sanitation conditions and a State Board of Health letter on failing septic tanks led to brochures on proper septic tank types and suggested construction.

Brown Engineering Company State Board of Health

New Games Book Donated to Library by Auxiliary

The library board met in the reading room Saturday evening and accepted a games book from the Legion auxiliary as a community service gesture. Librarian Mrs. Harry McCrory will oversee new teenage books and extra children's titles loaned for summer by the traveling library from Des Moines. The library now operates Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings, inviting residents to explore the newly placed volumes.

Legion Auxiliary Des Moines Harry McCrory

Marsha Ann Day Honored at Layette Shower

Wee Marsha Ann Day daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Day was honored at a layette shower last Wednesday at Mrs M H Elsen home with fifteen guests. Traveling bingo was the diversion and final winners were Mrs Marvin Gardner Mrs Day Mrs Paul Spenger and Mrs Richard Veu. Day opened the duvely gifts and display followed with tape of fois played back.

Marsha Ann Day J.P. Day M. H. Elsen Marvin Gardner Day Paul Spenger Richard Veu Delivious

Softball Schedule for Next Six Weeks

A six week local softball league slate on the high school diamond lists games with teams including All Stars, Attica, Garage, Easter Coal Co, Main Station, Gard, Kaster Coal Co, and Gardner Hatchery. The schedule runs from June to July with most games on Monday, Wednesday or Friday and includes matchups such as Garage versus Easter Coal Co and Main Station versus Gard.

All Stars Attica Garage Easter Coal Co Main Station Gardner Hatchery Fox Garage Kaster Coal Co

Vacation Bible School Climax at Christian Church Program

A Sunday evening program at the Christian church closes a two week vacation Bible school with over 60 students showing their works. Directors include Mrs Zell Callen and others guiding pre primary to intermediates. The public is urged to attend and support the youngsters.

Christian Church Zell Callen I. J. Hickman Earl Rahyek Clifford Paxston James J. Brown

Death of Mrs Lester White Expected

Funeral services for Mrs. Lester White, who died unexpectedly Thursday during surgery at Smith hospital in Albia, were held Sunday in Lovilia. She was born in Lovilia to Ivan and Ella Chamberlain, married Lester White in 1934, and had daughters Phyllis, Maxine, and Mary Sue. The family had lived near Moravia for three years.

Lester White Smith Hospital Albia Lovilia White Ivan Ella Chamberlain Phyllis Maxine Mary Sue Moravia

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The family thanks all for acts of kindness and floral offerings during our recent bereavement. Signed by Lester White Phyllis Maxine and Mary Sus.

Lester White Phyllis Maxine Mary Sus

Monroe County Farm Tour Highlights Local Conservation Efforts

The Monroe County Farm Bureau will host a three-farm tour near Albia on Wednesday June 22 starting at 12 45 PM at Roy Perry farm four miles southeast of Albia. Attendees will view contour farming brush spray demonstrations and pond restoration with a plane aerobatic spray demo and fertilizer plots at Ralph Fischer farm followed by the Muck farms brush spray and pastures.

Monroe County Boreau Albia Roy Perry Perry Farm Uni Tate Ralph Fischer

Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork

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Lee Benz Farm Selected for Conservation Field Day

The Field Conservation day to be held August 18 at the Lee Benz farm four miles southwest of Moravia will be an all day event with contests and demonstrations. Contour plowing pasture rebuilding waterway building fertilizing and other conservation measures will be shown. Implement dealers from the community will present exhibits and demonstrations. Soil conservation is urged as essential to national prosperity and farm welfare.

Lee Benz Moravia

Evangelist James J Brown to Lead Moravia Icontum Meetings

Evangelist James J Brown of the Church of Christ in Moravia and Icontum will hold nightly services next week at the town square. All church members and friends are invited to attend. Pray for the services and plan to attend. Opening Monday evening at 7 p.m.

James J. Brown Church of Christ Moravia Icontum P. m

Twentieth Century Elects Officers

Mrs. I. J. Hickman was elected president of the Twentieth Century Reading club at the last meeting and election of officers held Tuesday at Mrs. Cady Lane's rural home. Other officers elected were Mrs. W. v. Murdy vice president, Mrs. T. R. Gardner secretary, and Mrs. T. B. Cameron reelected treasurer. A cooperative dinner followed. The fall call was The Meeting I Liked Rest of the Year. The pals were revealed and the club song with Mrs. Luse at the piano closed the year.

I. J. Hickman Twentieth Century Reading Club Pals

Iconium Ladies Aid Elects Officers

The Iconium Methodist church Ladies Aid held their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon June 2 with a devotional by Nellie Thompson and a business session led by Ruth McCord. Officers elected for the coming year are Nellie Thompson president Hazel Rinehart vice president Grace Whitehead recording secretary Emily Thompson corresponding secretary Ruth McCord treasurer. Refreshments were served by Florence Dicks Glennie Dicks Edith Callen.

Ladies Aid Iconium Methodist Church Nellie Thompson Ruth McCond Hazel Rinehart Grace Whitehead Emily Thompson Ruth McCord Florence Dicks Glennie Dicks Edith Callen

Commencement Friday at Iowa University

Iowa City June 7 1937 1650 graduates to receive degrees at the largest State University of Iowa commencement in history. The ceremony Friday at 1 p.m. in the university fieldhouse features Franklyn B Snyder Northwestern University Evanston Ill as commencement speaker with an address. Graduates represent 14 nations 40 states and DC with foreign white nations including Philippines lands Syria Cuba Hungary Peru Mexico Hawaii Iran China India Czechoslovakia Norway Turkey and Burma. 10 to 12 thousand seats available no admission tickets required per FG Higbee Director of Convoyations.

Iowa City Iowa State University of Iowa Ae P.m Franklyn B. Snyder Pr Dent Northwestern University Evanston, IL States District of Columbia Philippines Syria Cuba Hungary Peru Mexico Hawaii Iran China India Czechoslovakia Norway Turkey Burma Convoyations Higbee

Moravia Church of Christ schedules services and programs

At Moravia Church of Christ minister James Brown leads 0:46 a.m. singing and preaching. Lord's Supper observed with 1 Corinthians 11:20. Bible school at 11:00 a.m. daily vacation Bible school program in the church building at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Bible study in Christian stewardship follows.

Church of Christ Moravia James Brown Sheall

Church of Christ ICONTUM Sunday Services and Bible School

The church offers Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's supper with preaching at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon titled Haystack Salvation. An 8:00 p.m. song service and preaching is also listed. Midweek Bible study is at Bill Kelsey’s home on Wednesday.

Wille Bill Kelsey

Grace Methodist Church Morayia Iowa Schedule Notice

Wauneita McConnell minister announces no worship service this Sunday due to a conference. Wesley Methodist Church holds 10 30 a m Sunday school with no morning worship. Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 20.

Wesley Methodist Church Wauneita McConnell

Evangelical United Brethren Church Vacation Bible School Plans

The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a Vacation Bible School program at the Christian church with schedule including Sunday School at 10:00, worship at 7:00, youth fellowship at 8:00, and daily Bible school activities. Intermediate summer camp at Cedar Falls is planned for June 1848 with seven enrolled and invitations to attend church services.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Fort E. Rabuek Harold Mason The Christian Church W.s-W.s

Church of the Nazarene Florida Service Schedule

Pastor Hohn leads Sunday School at 10 08 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent. Morning Worship follows. Evening service listed. Thursday prayer meeting noted.

Church of the Nazarene FLA Hohn M. H. Johnson N. T Qeyer Wiaeling

Miss Mygine Smith Graduates From Simpson College

Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs J O More attended the graduation of the Smiths daughter Miss Mygine Smith at Simpson College. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration and returned home with her parents Sunday.

Howard Smith Richard J. O More Centerville Mygine Smith Siajsu College Et Tretuula

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Booster Club Plans Fly Spraying and Flag Day Events

Moravia and nearby residents are urged to attend Flag Day services at Centerville High School field on June 14 under American Legion Auxiliary and Elks Club sponsorship. A town-wide DDT spraying is set for June 16 at 8 a.m. with nine captains coordinating sections including park and building.

Moravia Centerville High School American Legion Rand Auxiliary Elks Club American Lee Banks Dr. L. M. Williams John Veach M. K. Blackman Don Wolf 0. C. Easter Geo. Winsler Paul Broshar Max McDonough Chester Broshar Bert Turner John Law Veach Implement Co Turner and Son Square Atkins F. Winslets Corner Square Swift’s Christian Church Milwaukee von Tracy Gus Pfannebecker South Edge Llack O. C. Easter South Edge Town O. C. Easter Bruce West Edge Town Nou, Y

Helen Felton Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Maurice Walter and Mrs. Carl Tisue hosted a miscellaneous shower May 31 honoring Helen Felton, soon to wed Wm Callen. Guests enjoyed Ad view to the Bride with prizes to Imogene Hiatt and Dweena Sandifer, followed by fruit salad, cake, coffee and mints.

Maurice Walter Carl Tisue Helen Felton Wm. Callen Imogene Hiatt Dweena Sandifer Lauran Lockman Kathy Ruth Wilson Gladys Whicker Ora Easter Mamie Tisue Virginia Cloyed Pauline Harp Anna Callen Betty Jean Foster Fred Callen Harry Felton Freda Morrison Dorothy Underwood Maude McDonald Opal Pearson Iamogene Hiatt Laura J. Martin Margaret Brooks Nola Callen Billy Margaret Bremmer Centerville Miss Felton Imogene Tisuer Hilda Walter Elizabeth Burton Margaret Johnson Yvonne Broshar Wynona Laws Hilda Felton Rudy Long Mary Cox Vera Maxine Matherly Betty Russell Carolyn van Dorin Pegsy Lause Maxine Smith Mary Ward Eloise Gardner Cecil Matherly Selah Marlin

Local Couple Married at Fort Monmouth New Jersey

Miss Augusta Beadle of Albia and Ree lel Van Dorin of Co U S T R married Sunday May 29 at the Methodist church in Longbranch New Jersey. Mrs Clell Van Dorin taught country schools near Albia for years. Clell graduated Moravia High School in 1942 and farmed with his father W I Van Dorin until his army call.

Augusta’ Beadle Albia Ree Lel van Dorin Co. U.S

Seven Youth Attend Summer Camp at Cedar Falls

Seven youths from the Evangelical United Brethren church will attend a summer camp June 13 to 18 at Cedar Falls. Enrolled are Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden Janet Chorivy Mitzi Sawvel Marjun Wendel Condra and Billy Hishop.

Evangelical United Brethren Cedar Falls Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden Janet Chorivy Mitzi Sawvel Marjun Wendel Condra Billy Hishop

B P AL Meeting IRA Schedule Tonight

The organization will meet Wednesday night June 15 at the schoolhouse to discuss upcoming activities and plans.

IRA Schol House

Women's World Service meeting set for Friday at chapel

Tie Fone meeting of the Women's Society of World Service will be held at 6 pm Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren chapel. Mrs. Zell Callen is leader.

Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Chayel Zell Callen

MOK SHARES SOLD IN LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Local fire department reports shares sold to support operations with purchases by Percy C. Mikes and Thompeen. More shares may be bought through the department finance committee. Banners note terms of operation and local support across the region.

MOK Moray Fire Department Percy C. Mikes Thompeen Helainae

Soil Conservation Week Tour Planned June 19 25

Government observer plans in Appanoose county during Soil Conservation Week with a field day in the county farm on Thursday June 23. Committee members appointed by USDA include Bill Stark SCS Planner and Clifford Foster AAA chairman guiding events and conservation measures.

Iows Appanoose Usda Council Bill Stark SCS Clifford Foster AAA Thuysday

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Shanghai EC. Club Mitzl YO Girls Geeld Winsler Council Marsha Ann Layette Edie Mabel Clade Rayu St. Duceph Glee Busia LEE Benz Farm James J, Brown Iconium Ladies Aid Icel Christie Dorothy Calhoun Blanch Argo Maud Whitehead Vera Firkins Don Hellyer Sybi Argo Carrie Turner Hazel Hellyer Martha McCord Sandra Whitehead Mary Lou Rinehart Richard Calhoun Orville McCord Iowa University Massie Capier Nu Dubativons Faihuptes Wit oVel Dory Ween Wo Ai Cuurenes Church OF Christ Icontum Simpson College Lote Bitata Ben Upestam Miles Booster Club FT. Monmouth, N. J B.p.al Meeting Ws.w.s MEEP Soil Conservation Harold Taylor Othe Taylor Leche
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