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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

4

4-H Rally Day in Moravia a Big Success

The Twenty Third Annual Ap panoose County 4-H Club Rally Day was held at the Moravia Methodist Church on June 4. Registration from 9 to 10 a.m. listed clubs and members, with awards for Better Groomed and Blue or Red ribbons. The program featured pledges, music, a Girls Creed, round-table reports, and officer elections. Highlights included honorary member Mrs Bryan Hart receiving a jeweled chatelaine pin and a candlelight ceremony for new officers.

Appanoose County Moravia Methodist Church Polds Elizabeth DeNoon J . Olive Jean Phillips Friday Fairies Reta Hoover Mary Kathryn McCarty Union Farmerettes Barbara Lee Walker Merry Homemakers Dauita Knott True Blue Doris Ann Powell Happy Helpers Phyllis Hamm Lincoln Luckies Virginia Hiatt Taylorettes Eval Tucker Taylor Township Joan Tunnell Clara Morrison Mia Virgil Dooley Eva Tucker Blue Ribbon Peggy Hopkins Norma Strange Madeline Morrow Jean Price Du-R-Best Helen Morling 4-H Bryan Hart Avnanoose Hart Gate Way of Dreams Taylor-ettes Dunkirk Mrrs Foster Ames Appanoose W. BR. Hefner Olive Jean Phillips Olive Jean Morling Doris Ann Powell Adell Happy Helver Club

Willing Circle Club Meets at 477 J Luse Home

The Willing Circle club held an ice cream supper at the J Luse home on Friday evening. Thelen Clark was elected president and Clerig Free secretary. Attendees included Kenneth Free and family, Wayne Clark and son, Guss Luse, and Wendell Murdy with family.

Willing Careie T. J Theluin Clark Clerig Free Marc Kenneth Free Wayne Clark Guss Luse Wendell Murdy

Pickpocket Thwarts Carnival Visitor in Centerville

H. D. Surber visiting his parents at Centerville home was pickpocketed at a carnival Tuesday night. A crowd jostle caused the theft. the thief dropped the empty billfold while keeping two one hundred dollar bills. Surber, formerly employed in Pennsylvania, plans to take a job in Des Moines soon.

H. D. Surber Henry Surber Centerville H. D Pennsylvania Des Moines

Former Moravian Woman Dies in Ottumwa Flood Rescue

Mrs Joren Mullenax formerly of Moravia died when a rescue boat capsized in Ottumwa flood waters. Her body was recovered Tuesday morning, raising total flood deaths to four. The Mullenaxes lived in Moravia about 20 years ago while Mr Mullenax worked for R W Winsler Produce Co. Collections totaling 46 54 for flood relief were taken at a Bible School program and separate efforts in Moravia bring total donations to 276. Donations accepted through Saturday. Ottumwa flood described as the worst on record, possibly higher than 1903.

Joren Mullenax Moravia Ottumwa Mullenax R. W. Winsler Produce Co Booster Club C. C. Coulson Coulson

Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Eugene Tisue

Mrs Bert McKern hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Eugene Tisue on Saturday afternoon. Guests included Esther Babb Jamie Tisue Jennie Jennings Mandana Lewis Ava Foster and many others who enjoyed visiting prizes refreshments and gifts for the honoree Mrs Marjorie Tisue. Attendees who could not attend sent gifts and well wishes for a long happy married life.

Bert McKern Eugene Tisue Misa Esther Babb Jamie Tisue Jennie Jennings Mandana Lewis Ava Foster Leah Tisue Edna Johnson Sisting Mesdames Madonna Lewis Florence Bogart Ralph Spencer Basha Foster Bertha Martin Mayme Cordes Mildred Gladfelder Norma Lee Louisa McDanel Ethel Hamilton Mamie Tisue Esther Babb Lucille McKern Marjorie Tisue Shirley Martin Clair Callen Mary Ellen Lathan Neela Hawk

Kensington club luncheon honors Mrs D E Bishop

Mrs D E Bishop hosted the Kensington club ladies for a cooperative one oclock luncheon last Thursday assisted by her daughter Bernadine Bishop on vacation. Mrs Witherby led the program with Mrs Blumenstock noting highlights of her six months in California. Prizes went to Pearl Black and Bernadine Bishop. Members mailed a cheer card to Mrs H Pabst who could not attend.

D. E. Bishop Kensington Club Bernadine Roll Eall Bernadine Bishop Lynch Blumenstock

Entertain in Honor of Betty Jean Brown

Annabelle Walter hosted a supper last Thursday at her home to honor Betty Jean Brown who is home on vacation from Dayton Ohio. Attending were Betty Jean Brown Georgiana Winster Jack Paul Baldwin Dick Brown and Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Derin and Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter.

Annabelle Walter Betty Jean Brown Dayton Ohio Georgiana Winster Jack Paul Baldwin Dick Brown Sylvan van Derin Mearl Walter

Supper Honoring Mrs Harold Van Dorin

A fried chicken supper was held at the Lyle Hopkins home last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Harold Van Dorin. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mr Ray Mutherly, Mr and Mrs Arthur Van Dorin and children, and Mr and Mrs Harold Van Dorin and children.

Lyle Hopkins Harold van Dorin Mr. Ray ,Mutherly Arthur van Dorin Harold van Dori

Eastern Stark Holds Regular Meeting Announcement

Moravia Chapter 0. E. S held its regular June meeting on Tuesday evening June 10. Mrs. Carl Black was initiated into the Order. Several members were present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Dilly and Mrs. Paul Bronbar.

Eastern Stark Moravia Carl Black John Dilly Paul Bronbar

State F H A convention attendance and activities

Attendees Caritn Cory Ella Hannam Ruth E Jones attended the State Future Homemakers of America convention in Des Moines at the Kirkwood Hotel May 25 to 27. Highlights included a guest luncheon with Iowa FFA leaders, Marie Finney’s moving narrative, officer elections with Lora Mae Palmer elected president, and a candlelight installation. The Moravia chapter plans to host a district meeting November 1 1947 with speakers from several schools.

Caritn Cory Ella Hannam Ruth E. Jones State Future Homemakers of America Des Moines Kirkwood Hotel James Gatchel Robert Nessa Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America Younker’s Louie Werntz F.H.A Europe Moravia Deleg Gates Manita Cory Moravia Fl.h.a Edna Kraft Suwa Centerville Lamuni Osceola Murray

Moravia Libri Board Plans WWII Flag Tribute Program

The Moravia Libri Board is planning a program to pay final tribute to more than 300 World War II service members represented by stars on the community service flag. The event is set for Saturday, July 5 with details to follow. Afterward the flag will be stored until Fall Festival and other special occasions.

Moravia Libri Board

CuuncaeS Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Pastor Earl Rabuck leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Fathers Day. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Preaching and Music at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Friday W.S.W.S. meets with Mable Coul. Invitation to worship Sunday.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Donald Jones W.S Mable Coulson

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Notice

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa announces Sunday School at 10:00 with Superintendent Mrs Rowena Mc Fatridge Y F Group meets at 6 30 pm at Wesley Chapel 10 30 am Sunday School Rev Davis to leave Wednesday June 11 for the annual conference in Des Moines

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa J. C. Davis Rowena Mc. Fatridge Y. F Wesley Chapel Davis Des Moines

Weekly Church Services Announced by Schaffner Family

The Church of Christ lists Sunday activities with Horace Schaffner as Superintendent for Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship, with Horace and Clarence Schaffner alternating pulpit duties. An 8:00 p.m. evening service also runs each Sunday with the brothers sharing duties.

Church of Christ Horace Schaffner Horace Clarence Schaffner Schaffner Brothers

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule

Ww E Burd pastor leads 10:00 a m Sunday School with M H Johnson superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 a m N Y Pes at 7:30 p m worship service at 8:00 p m Thursday 8:00 p m Prayer and Bible Study services are listed for the church week.

Church of the Nazarene E. Burd M. H. Johnson N.Y

Past Matron's Club Meets With Madelyn Rose

The Past Matron's Club met with Mrs. Madelyn Rose on Tuesday evening June 3, with a short business session and a social hour. Ice cream angel food cups and coffee were served. Attendees included Teel Broshar Bertha Broshar Nadine Winslet Rubye Ditte Frances Burton Virginia Pettibone and host Madelyn Rose. Next meeting set for July 1 with Frances Burton.

Madelyn Rose Teel Broshar Bertha Broshar Nadine Winslet Rubye Ditte Frances Burton Virginia Pettibone

Family reunion gathers relatives in Missouri

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Glick hosted a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Jackson near LaPlata Missouri. Attendees included Glicks relatives C. W. Hume Hume and Mrs. Hume of Humboldt Kansas D. Hume of Wichita Kansas and sisters Mrs. Albert Pauley and Mr. Pauley of Ness City Kansas Myra Willis of Kansas City and Mrs. Jackson. A cooperative noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting.

H. E. Glick Gus Tisue Bert McKern B. M. Jackson LaPlata Mo Glick C. W. Hume Hume Humboldt Kans D. Hume Wichita Albert Paul

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Pearson at Williams Home

A surprise party was held Thursday evening at Dr. and Mrs. L M Williams home in honor of Mrs. Harry Pearson. Present were Mr Pearson, Richard, Mr and Mrs Harry Rueachau, with refreshments served by the host and hostess.

Pearson L. M. Williams Harry Pearson Richard Harry Rueachau

Mrs. Cody Luse To Teach In High School

Moravia Board of Education hires Mrs. Gedy Luse for the 1947 48 term to teach English and Speech. She previously taught Mathematics here in 1945 46 and departed Wednesday for Fairfield to attend Parsons College summer term. Phyllis Laws, a 1947 graduate, is hired as secretary to Superintendent Hickman starting July first, replacing Mrs Dale Laws who resigns.

Cody Luse Moravia Luse Fairfield Parsons College Tendent Hickman Mirs Dale Laws

Softball meeting at school diamond this evening

All interested players are invited to a softball meeting at the school diamond this evening Thursday June 12 at 8 00. Two teams will be organized. John Laws is coordinating the event.

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Wayne Glick Promoted to Corporal in Marines

Mr and Mrs Troy Glick of Heddrick announce their son Wayne has been promoted to Corporal in the Marines He is stationed in Taingtao China with the Engineers He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs H E Glick of Moravia

Troy Glick Heddrick Wayne Marines Taingtao China Engineers H. E. Glick Moravia

Neighborly thanks from hospital stay in Kirksville

Mrs. Walter Gideon expresses appreciation to neighbors and friends for gifts, cards, and letters received during a hospital stay in Kirksville Missouri. She notes a speedy recovery and thanks everyone for their support.

Kirksville, Mo Walter Gideon

Birthday Dinner Held for Maxine Smith

Mrs and Mrs Howard Smith entertained Sunday in honor of their daughter Maxine birthday anniversary. Present were James Weinman of Adionois Mr and Mrs Hugo Johnson and Mrs J O More of Centerville and Richard Smith.

Howard Smith Maxine James Weinman Adionois Hugo Johnson J. O. More Centerville Richard Smith

Recital Attended by Local Residents in Centerville

Attendees including Joan Callen Joan Dille Jo Elien Broshar Deana and Mary Lou McDonough and Mrs Homer Callen watched Miss Helen Loomis piano recital Friday evening in Centerville.

Joan Callen Joan Dille Jo Elien Broshar Deana Mary Lou McDonough Homer Callen Helen Loomis Centerville

W.S.C.3 Meeting Set for June at Adda Lony Home

The W S C 3 group will gather at the home of Adda Lony on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. Gladsie Penington serves as Secretary.

W.S.C Adda Lony Gladsie Penington

Notable Names in a Fragmentary Local List

A partial OCR reads a string of personal names including Brent Wow Wesallen Nerina Hoff Marquise Jenesen Mary Water and others like Geraldice Kuster Lillian Rich Lois Scott Jerry Tuttle Miss Junes Phyllis Nester Virginia Hit Cosy Phylis 4 2 ALially and Wilma Overturf Pie Hanham Leis Hiatt Roberta Tarr Euus Mie Lune, suggesting a damaged roster or society notes with numerous person references.

Brent Wow Wesallen Uieith Wincker Nerina Hoff Marquise Jenesen Mary Water Geraldice Kuster Lillian Rich Lois Scott Jerry Tuttle Miss Junes Phyllis Nester Virginia Hit Phylis Alially Eile Wailer Wilma Overturf Pie Hanhamer Leis Hiatt Roberta Tarr Euus Mie Lune

Cooking Demonstration at Turner Store in Moravia

A cooking demonstration is planned for Thursday afternoon June 19 at 2:00 PM at the Turner & Sor Store in Moravia. Club Aluminum, known for enhancing flavor, will be featured. All members of the community are invited to attend.

Turner & Sor Moravia Club Aluminum

Amos McGhghy Leases Standard Station Moravia Iowa

Amos McGhghy has leased the Standard Service station on highway 60 in Moravia and will rename it the Amos Mc Ghghy Standard Station. He invites the southern public to visit and patronize the new operation after previously working at the Let Bros. station nearby. Guy MacDanel, longtime operator, leaves the Standard to join Town Southern Utilities Co. and will help Moravia maintenance crews.

Highway 60 Moravia Amos McGhghy MeGhghy Seathern Let Bros Guy MacDanel Standard Town Southern Utilities Co

Moravia Booster Club Meets at Legion Home

About 25 members attended a 6 30 supper hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home. Richard Veach, vice president, led the meeting and new progress on school yard tranformer installation by I S A Company was noted. Night softball may begin soon. John Dille William Gardner and Max McDonough were appointed to arrange the July meeting.

Moravia American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Richard Veach 1.S.A John Dille Wm. Gardner Max McDonough

Thanking Friends For Kindness During Hospital Stay

Betty Lu Harsh expresses gratitude for cards letters gifts Wesley W S C S gift and 4 H clubs sunshine basket and flowers received while in hospital. She says your kindness will always be remembered.

Wesley W.S.C.S Betty Lu Harsh

Birthday Party for Charlotte Sufficool

Mrs Charles Broshar hosted a Saturday birthday party for Charlotte Sufficool’s seventh birthday. An angel food cake trimmed with pink and blue candles was served with ice cream. Guests included Yvonne Gardner, Rita Gardner, Carol Lee Dhy, Janice Sawyer, Sandra Sue Kaster, Paul Sufficoot, Carol and Ronnie Broshar.

Charles Broshar Charlotte Sufficool Mrs. Broshar Yvonne Rita Gardner Carol Lee Dhy Janice Sawyer Sandra Sue Kaster Paul Sufficoot Carol Ronnie Broshar

Sunshine Ladies Club Meeting at Gladfelder Home

Sunshine Ladies Club gathered at Mrs. Rissie Gladfelder’s home on June 4. Members present included Mamie Tissue Lesh Tissue Mabel Gladfelder Nellie Gladfelder Darlene Gladfelder Leah Harrison Rissie Gladfelder Edna Johnson Celia McDanel Berths Martin Lucille McKera Opal Burns Mary Ebien Lathan and Mildred Gladfelder. Visitors were Basha Foster Mia Junior Martin. Quilt making and piecing were the day’s tasks. Gifts from the mystery pals went to Celia McDanel Marie Cordes and Opel Burns.

Sunshine Ladies Club Rissie Gladfelder Mamie Tissue Lesh Tissue Mabel Gladfelder Nellie Gladfelder Darlene Gladfelder Leah Harrison Edna Johnson Celia McDanel Berths Martin Lucille McKera Opal Burns Mary Ebien Lathan Mildred Gladfelder Basha Foster Mia Junior Martin

Reeves family visits after Iowa degree milestone

Mr and Mrs Robert Reeves and daughter Linds of Iowa City visited his parents in Ottumwa after he earned a masters in commerce with an accounting major from the University of Iowa. Floodwaters forced them to reroute around the Des Moines river to reach Bertha Reeves and family.

Robert Reeves Linds Iowa City D. E. Bishor Reeves University of Iowa Bertha Reeves Ottumwa Des Moines

Pastors Attend Iowa-Des Moines Methodist Conference

The Rev. J. C. Davis of Moravia and Wesley chapel and the Rev. Eather Babb of the Teonium circuit left Wednesday to attend the Iowa Des Moines annual conference in Des Moines. Mrs. Davis accompanied Rev. Davis to Des Moines.

J. C. Davis Moravia Wesley Chapel Eather Babb Teonium Iowa- Des Moines Des Moines

Reverend Buppy Kirby Completes California School Year

Rev. Buppy Kirby finished a year of schooling in San June California and returned to Cincinnati. He is greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry DuVall and friends in Moravia. He was noted as a former painter of the Moravia Church of Christ.

Buppy Kirby San June Calif Cincinnati Harry DuVall Moravia Pridgy Moravia

Closing program at United Brethren church proceeds

The Daily Vedition Bible School held its closing program Sunday evening at the United Brethren church with larger attendance. Other churches in the area dismissed their evening services as participants joined.

United Brethren Church Lowe

Town Seeks Estimate To Blacktop Streets

Moravia town council moved to improve its deteriorating streets by seeking a permanent asphalt solution. Town clerk George Winslet was told to contact M. Jaques of Saline County Asphalt Co. to arrange a meeting and obtain an estimate. Mayor Horner said a plan will be chosen to maximize street quality within available funds.

Moravia George Winslet M. Jaques Trenton Moravia Council Jaques Saline County Asphalt Co Marshall, Mo Horner

Century Club Elects Officers After Flood Aid Meeting

The Twentieth Century club held its last meeting of the year south of town with a cooperative noon dinner. Mrs. E O Tucker and Mrs. Clara Carlson attended. former member Mrs. Walter Hoover joined as a guest. Officers were re elected: President Mrs Charles Coffin Vice President Mrs C M McFatridge Secretary Treasurer Mrs H E Glick. The 1947 book committee includes Mire C M McFatridge Mrs Glick Mrs T B Cameron and Mrs I J Hickman. A song fest followed the pals revealment.

Twentieth Century Club E. O. Tucker Clara Carlson Walter Hoover Centerville Ottumwa Wilbur Harris Charles Coffin C. M. McFatridge H. E. Glick Mire Glick T. B. Cameron I. J. Hickman Tucker

Wilsons celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Minnesota

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson marked their 25th anniversary with a weekend visit to Mrs. Wilson's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Weidman, in Mankato Minnesota. The couple wed June 8, 1922 at Moravia in a double ceremony. They reside near town, with Mrs. Weidman working in Harlan and Mr. Weidman now employed in Mankato at Farmera Produce. Gifts were exchanged to honor the milestone.

Frank Wilson Wilson Weidman Harlan Mankato Minn Farmera Produce

Masons hold Grand Lodge at Davenport

Davenport hosts the 108th Annual Communication of the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple from June 10 to 12 with 644 lodges represented. Three delegates per lodge, Grand Master Fred H. Nolte of Stuart presiding and visiting Masons expected. prior school of instruction ran June 6 to 9 led by the Lodge of Custodians.

Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge Davenport Fred H. Nolte Stuart Grand Lodge Annua Rar

Library Board Holds June Meeting

The June meeting of the library board was held Saturday afternoon at the reading room with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock presiding. All members attended except one. Mr. D. E. Bishop filled the vacancy left by Mrs. E. B. Easter who moved to Afton. Plans were made to pay final homage to the Moravia Community Service flag on July 5. Librarian’s report read and approved.

Fred Blumenstock D. E. Bishop E. B. Easter Afton Moravia

Wedding of Betty June Rubenbauer and Tro tman Rosedale

Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward along with 30 3 attended the wedding of Miss Betty June Rubenbauer and Tro tman Rosedale at 3 pm Sunday in the Christian church at Marshalltown.

Bill Woodward Betty June Rubenbauer Trotman Rosedale Christian Rehurch Marshalltown

Nazarene Youth Institute Attendance at Lake Okoboji

Rev. W. E. Burd and party attend the Nazarene Youth Institute at Lake Okoboji this week from Monday through Friday. Burd will lead a class titled Standards of the Church.

Lake Okoboji W. E. Burd Soo Stanley Wu Nazarene Youth Institute Burd

Births Report in Arlington and Center Ville

Br and Mrs Rex Firkins of Arlington Virginia announce the birth of a daughter named David Lee in June. Rex is the son of Mr and Mrs George Firkins of Morrisville. Mr and Mrs Edward Poinge are the parents of a daughter born at Joseph Hospital in Center Ville.

Rex Firkins Arlington, Virginis Davud Lee Rex Mes George Firkins Morsvia Edward Poinge Wie G Joseph Hospital Center Ville

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