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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
4
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Clark and family burned to the ground in a quick flash fire starting from a kerosene refrigerator. Rex Clark escaped through a window with his billfold. the family lost all belongings. A shower for the family is planned at California Schoolhouse Friday evening to collect furniture clothing food and money for the two girls eight years old a four year old boy and a five month old baby boy.
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H club held its annual program and ice cream social at the Hilton church on Tuesday evening. Officers were introduced by Carl Rouse. roll call and projects followed. The program included recitations by Carl Rouse and Alison Turner, a history of "Glory" by the 4 H girls, a discussion on safety, short talks by John Koffman Dallas McGinnis and Bob Lott, and performances including an accordion piece and a bong. Afterward, members and mothers served ice cream pie and coffee.
A cooperative dinner in Albia honors Lyndon McDanel and his wife on their 25th wedding anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs John Marlin Jr. June date unclear. Guests include numerous McDanel, Purvis, Broshar and related families. gifts include 25 silver dollars and cakes baked by Mrs Porter Pratt of Batavia Town.
Mrs Flora Jones thanks everyone for the many nice cards and gifts sent during her illness. She says they were greatly appreciated.
The Band Mothers met Friday at the school for the June session led by president Mrs Ivan Harsh. They set plans for a party after band practice on June 11 and chose volunteers to organize. A summer project calls for homemade ice cream and cake one Saturday each month starting June 21.
Five Moravia school bus drivers will receive special safety driving awards for 29 weeks without an accident risking pupil or public safety. Named drivers are Spencer King of Unionville, Harold Hudgens, Cody Luise, Olin Foster, and Lawrence Dommer.
Local Rebekahs gathered for the 49th Rebekah convention at Mystic on Wednesday afternoon June 4. Attendees included Mrs Roscoe Pennington Mrs Raymond Ashby Miss Clara Ire lan Mrs Nell Utterback Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs Cecil Schrodt Mrs Harold Hoffman Mrs Leo Hoffman and Mrs Melissa Felton.
The Hilton 4-H club met at 8 30 with 21 members present led by Tommy Koffman. They voted to buy 4 H caps shirts balls and hats and planned refreshments for softball games. Paul Wilson was chosen to attend short course at Ames while Richard Hawk took over as secretary treasurer as Art Rogers heads to summer school at Ames.
Clover Leaf Club met with Edith Callen on June 4 for a cooperative dinner. Members and guests included Truxton Glennie Florence Clyde Phyllis Paul Dicks Jimmie Maulding Martha Lloyd Laverne Gordon Massman Helen Pat Matinda Printy Vera Elbert Jo an Moore Mabel DeWayne Charlie Moore Verna Connie Max McAninch Fern Penfield and others. Several contests were held and Fern Penfield received her birthday present. Quilting was the day’s work. Next meeting will be with Martha Massman on June 18. The club picnic is set for June 29 at Centerville park.
Mr and Mrs Murl Henderson of Allerton announce the birth of a 10 lb son Dale Eugene on June 5 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mrs Henderson is the former Mildred Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts.
The annual mother-daughter banquet was held at 7 p m Thursday at the Evangelical United Brethren church dining room. Irene Tadlock gave welcome and a prayer hymn was sung. Mrs M K Blackman chaired and Vess Hiatt directed serving. A formal program followed with music, readings, toasts, and a benediction. One hundred nineteen mothers and daughters attended.
Betty Jean Smithburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Smithburg Sioux Falls S D wed Gary Robert Giedd son of Mr and Mrs Rollie Giedd Sioux Falls in First Evangelical United Brethren church before 350 guests. Reception, wedding party, and prenuptial dinner followed. After June 10 they will live in Augusta Georgia.
Lawrence Roland extends gratitude for the many cards received during a hospital stay in Kirksville, noting they were greatly appreciated.
Rev Evan Stroud leads Sunday services with 10 am Sunday School for all and 11 am worship. Evening vesper themes center on witness and a secure dwelling place. Board of Administration meets Monday night June 16, W S C S meets with Mrs Coffin Friday at 1 30 pm June 13. Pastor at Intermediate Camp Cedar Falla this week. Remember the Sabbath Day.
Grace Methodist Church details Sunday services and youth fellowship then notes the Town-Des Moines Annual Conference of the Methodist church meeting at Broadway Methodist in Council Bluffs from June 10 to 15 with theme Gods Living Word. Special speakers include Dr Harold Case Dr Umphrey Lee Dr Eddie Ashratham Mr Howard Hill Bishop Pickett Dr James Chubb and Bishop Brashares.
The regular morning worship is canceled due to the Annual Conference. Sunday School proceeds at 10 30 a m with Virgil Dooley as superintendent. Rev Martin Greer is the pastor at Wesley Methodist Church.
The Church of the Nazarene announces upcoming baptismal service next Sunday afternoon June 15 at 2 30 on the Forrest Main farm just south of town on highway 60. Sunday School is at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and again at 8 p m. The youth meet at 7 30 p m each Sunday.
The Fall Festival committee asks all officers and interested persons to attend a meeting at the Community building on Saturday evening June 14 at 8:00. R. R. Pennington urges participation to plan events and duties.
The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. Raymond Ashby for the final meeting of the year. An executive dinner was served by the committee. Officers elected include Mrs. Charles Coffin as president and other posts such as vice president and secretary.
John C. Broshar son of Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar will graduate at Iowa State College on Friday with an engineering degree through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Jack Broshar will have about 20 days leave before reporting aboard a destroyer for active service. Gerald Broshar son of Mr and Mrs A G Broshar of Waterloo will also graduate at Ames Friday from the N R O T C and on Saturday he will wed Anne Louise Dallager at Central Presbyterian Des Moines. Local relatives expect to attend.
Mrs Myra Willis dies in Kansas City prompting funeral services held Tuesday afternoon. Relatives Mr Harry Glick Mrs Bert McKern and families, including son Clark, traveled to Safenr City for the loss. Funeral arrangements were noted as held in Kansas City.
Rev Evan Stroud pastor of Evangelical United Brethren church and Maxine Firkins with Margaret Condra left Monday to attend the intermediate youth camp in session from June to 14 at Camp Onspe Cedar Falls.
The Moravia school board completed the faculty roster pending contracts. James Strautman was hired as vocational agriculture instructor. Mr. Bacon resigned to take a post at Murray Town. A first grade vacancy was filled by Miss Yvonne Kiingler, and a Studebaker bus chassis was purchased to be built in Lebanon Ohio for use next school year.
Library board met to accept 75 traveling library books for youths for three months and to place new reading room titles on shelves. Legion Auxiliary donated funds to buy a library book for the community project. Librarian Mrs. Harry McCrory’s report was approved and the story hour resumed at 1 15 p.m. under Mrs Maude Coltrain after Bible school vacation.
The losers of the E. T. C. club contest entertained the winners last Wednesday at the Christian church dinner. After the meal they traveled to Mrs. Leonard Falmer's home for a social afternoon in their final meeting of the year.
The Intermediate missionary group gathered Wednesday afternoon June 4 at the Mrs Anna Kaster home with Frances Ann Kaster as hostess Frances Ann Kaster led devotions and reviewed Latin American countries Sue Kaster attended as a guest Frances served refreshments of jello cookies and kool aid Mrs Martin Greer conducted devotions and led the review of Latin American countries
The Nazarene Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday at Mrs Fay Paxston’s near Lake Wapeilo. Mrs O G Woodward read Psalm 90 for devotions and led prayer. The group studied Problems Faced in Building a Church from And Many Believed. Mrs Forrest Main presided. guests included Mrs Henry Horn and Mrs Crist.
The annual VanDorin reunion gathered at McMillan Park in Mt Pleasant on Sunday June 8 1952. Attendees from Moravia included Arthur Van Dorin and family W H VanDorin Bill Wilson and Sheila J T ManDorin plus others and from Chariton Denver and Mora area guests traveled for a cooperative dinner program and visiting. The VanDorin reunion in Mora via will be August 17.
The Blendville Christian church of Joplin Missouri sends Rev Lincoln L York his wife and daughter to Moravia to begin a revival July 6. He has served his church seven years and is the son of a former Moravia teacher and minister. We seek cooperation and prayers from other town churches.
The church will hold its usual services next Sunday at 9:30 for the lesson study and 10:15 for worship, ending at 11:00. Attendance is noted as the second largest this year, with 97 present for loyalty day versus Easter's 108. The sermon title is Called to be sainty.
Ruby Mae Cross and Donald Ewing wed at Unionville Baptist church on Sunday afternoon June 1. Rev. H. M. Richmond conducted the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple planned to reside in Joliet, Illinois after a reception at the bride’s home.
Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins hosted relatives at their Iconium Teonium home Tuesday Evening attendees included Mrs Ned Argo Laure Jo Dorothy Barker Ottumwa Keith Argo Fort Leonard Wood Mo Mr and Mrs Bill Molyneux New York City Mr and Mrs George Argo Mr and Mrs Dell Heliyer Hazel Dick Clark Denny Jim and Eugene Argo Molyneux displayed pictures during the gathering Ice cream and cake were shared by all
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 elects Mrs. Roland Its Head Mrs. Leo Hoffman as Vice Grand J P Day re-elected secretary Clara Irelan re-elected treasurer New officers to assume duties in July Appointive officers to be named later At the 43rd annual Mystic convention June 4 Mrs Roscoe Pennington reports lodge educational fund history of the fund and flag ceremony led by several members Refreshments served by Carl Black Alberta Spencer and Fern Hudgens June 23 meeting to provide sack lunches and drinks for members
A surprise birthday dinner was hosted Saturday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Evan Stroud to honor Mrs. Stroud. Attending ladies brought baskets of food and birthday cakes, which were enjoyed by all.
The Girls Missionary Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Monday evening with Mardeena and Delores Hiatt for the June meeting. Mas leader Mardeena conducted the program on Christ Calls Youth To Prayer. Members Trene Tadlock Viola Hammond Carole Broshar Kathleen Halden Mabel Coulson and Dolores Hiatt attended as participants.
Pfc. Keith L. Hoffman assigned overseas to Germany with the Boys In Service. His new address is U. S. 55694978 34th Gen. Hospital APO 743 New York. Sgt. Ernest Yates reported June 3 to Ft. Sheridan for reassignment and was sent to Camp Atterbury near Indianapolis, awaiting discharge in October.
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