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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

4

Spray for lies Thursday Spray for lies Thursday

Plans are complete for the spraying of the town today with DDT for flies. A Booster club committee including Dr. L. M. Williams John Verch and M. K. Blackman will oversee starting at 8 am with HQ between Veach Implement Co and Tarney Son store. Stores close to assist. spraying to noon. If rain Thursday morning, will occur Friday morning.

L. M. Williams John Verch M. K. Blackman Veach Implement Co Tarney & Son

Count Your Corn Borer Egg Masses for DDT Timing

Iowa State College entomology official urges growers to count corn borer egg masses to time DDT applications. Guidance covers sampling method, recognition schools, and thresholds of 50 or more egg masses per 164 plants on corn 35 inches or taller. Raun notes averages are statewide and farmers must check their own fields.

Earle Raun Iowa State College Raun Eorm Ravn

Local births announced from Mason City and Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Raymond Plants welcomed a daughter born June 6 1949 in Mason City. Mr and Mrs Dan Black plan a 7 1b baby boy born June Y at Mercy hospital Des Moines. David John is mentioned as a name. Mr and Mrs M OK Blackman drove to Des Moines to see the new grandson. Mr and Mrs Gene Jud of Albia are parents of Savon Kay born June 11 at Smith hospital. Mr and Mrs William Woodward welcomed a son born June 16 at Smith hospital in Albia, named Bruce Aveo.

Raymond Plants Mason City Dan Blackplan Mercy Hospital Des Moines David John M. OK Blackman Gene Jud Albia Savon Kay Smith Hospital William Woodward Albis Bruce Aveo

County Farm Tour Planned for June 23 at Ap panoose Farm

A forage tour and spray demonstration will be held at the Ap panoose County Farm six miles southwest of Centerville on Thursday June 23. An ash hover egg mass count will also take place the same day. Demonstrations cover weed and insect control with ground and aerial spraying. Attendees meet at Centerville's northwest square at 1:00 pm or arrive at the County Farm by 1:30 pm for the event highlighting grasshopper and corn borer concerns.

Appanoose County Centerville

All-Stars Triumph Over Belloma of Centerville at Selix Park

The Centerville All-Stars edged Belloma 6 to 5 after extra innings at Selix Park Friday. Bud McDanel limited Belloma to six hits with nine strikeouts, homering with two on in the fourth and later doubling in two runs. Delmar Dowd pitched for Gardners while Rabb hurled for Centerville.

Moravia All-Stars Belloma Fruit Selix Park Centerville Bud McDanel Belloma Bud Hardners Ie Selixpark Iight Universal Car Co Center‘vie Berane Hatchery Delmar Dowd Gardners iRabb All-Stars Attica Myastic Mystic Merchants

Softball Schedule Sums Sixteen June Matchups

June 15 All Stars versus Attica. June 16 Main Station against Gardner Hatchery. June 17 All Stars at Mystic. June 21 Fox Garage versus Main Station. June 23 Easter Coal Co. versus Gardner Hatchery. June 28 Fox Garage versus Gardner Hatchery. June 30 Legion donkey ball game. July 1 Kaster Coal Co. versus Main. July 5 Fox Garage versus Kaster Coal Co. July 7 Main Station versus Gard. July 12 Fox Garage versus Main. July 14 Kaster Coal Co. versus. July 19 Fox Garage versus Gard. July 21 Kaster Coal Co. versus Main Station.

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

Hilton 4-H Boys Sponsor Ice Cream Social

Hilton 4 H boys sponsor an ice cream social at Hilton hall with Monroe Township 4 H and Farm Bureau piecing. Roy Ellison opens, Keith Clark leads. Alex Koffman, club president, conducts program featuring The Star Spangled Banner, Candy Kisses, Forever and Ever, and What 4 H Club Has Meant to Me. refreshments served. large attendance. Mrs. Lewis Rouse reports.

Hilton Husky Monroe Township 4-H Hays Township Farm Bureau Hilton Hall Roy Ellison Ito Keith Clark Alex Koftuian Paul Wilson Bert Whitlock Lewis Rouse

Fall Festival Meeting This Thursday Night Moravia Event

An organization meeting for the Moravia Fall Festival will be held Thursday evening in the council room of the community building. All interested are invited to attend as officers will be elected and plans for this year's festival are set. Rooster Club members are reminded to note.

Moravia Rooster Club

Committee Appointed To Survey Flag Condition Moravia

The Basil Cowell Post American Legion district meeting in Moravia discussed flag condition. A committee of Fred Flammond Lee Hiatt and Harold Burton will review flags and plan cleaning or replacement campaigns. The county Legion meeting is set for Moravia Monday June 27 with Auxiliary service. Nominating panel for July 25 officers includes Gerald Morgan Howard Evans and Marvin Gardner. Installation of new officers is August 8.

Moravia Basil Cowell American Legion Fred Flammond Lee Hiatt Harold Burton Legion Auxiliary

Must Get Permit for Sowing of Wheat

In view of a record wheat harvest, farmers who did not sow wheat in 1947 1948 or 1949 must submit by July 16 to the County AAA office a written request stating the specific acreage for an allotment and reasons for eligibility and past non cultivation.

AAA

Moravia Appoints Don Pettibone as Postmaster

Postmaster Don Pettibone last week received his appointment as postmaster for Moravia. A letter from Senator Gillette stated that his appointment by President Truman had been approved by the Senate. Don has been acting postmaster for approximately two years following the retirement of former post master Jim Minnes.

Don Pettibone Moravia Senator Gillette Truman Senate Don Jim Minnes

Blumenstock to Arrive Home July First

Mrs. Fred Blumenstock, patient in Clinton Oklahoma hospital with a cast on her right arm, writes home planning to arrive in Moravia about July 1. Her daughter Mrs. Harry Dissinger of Perry will travel to Clinton to accompany and care for her.

Fred Blumenstock Clinton, Okla Moravia Harry Dissinger Perry Clinton Okla

Dess White Injured When Cow Struck by Trailer

Dess White suffered arm injuries after a cow he was leading along the shoulder to the highway was struck by a trailer towed by a car driven by a Miller circus member. The driver swerved to avoid the cow, but the trailer extended over the shoulder, injuring the cow and inflicting bruises on White with no broken bones.

Dess White Miller Circus Mr. White

Miss Doretta Cloyed Weds in Moravia Methodist Church

Miss Doretta Cloyed married Robert E. Hutchings in a 3 pm double ring ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Moravia. The bride wore a white satin crepe gown with pearl details and orange blossoms, with about sixty guests attending. The couple plans to reside in Arlington Virginia after a brief wedding trip following their May event.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Doretta Cloyed Carl Cloyed Robert E. Hutchings BH. W. Hutchings Marshalltown C. E. Francisco Christian Church Centerville Mys Carl Black Evening Star William Hutchins Trenton Wilson George Winsler Wilbur Cloyed Wilbur Clayed Asimulton Hono Mei

Miss McConnell To Remain Pastor Here

Miss Waunelta McConnell is reappointed minister for the Methodist church at Moravia and Wesley Chapel for another year. The congregation and she requested her return, despite district officials’ plans. She will move to the parsonage once redecorating is finished.

Waunelta McConnell Methodist Moravia Wesley Chapel Miss McConnell

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule

Moravia Wauneita McConnell minister presides at 16 00 a.m. Sunday school at 11 00 a.m. Morning worship features The Name of Jesus from Isaiah 56 00 p.m. No evening worship. Wesley Methodist Church lists 10 30 a.m. Sunday school 9 45 a.m. Morning service The Name of Jesus scripture Isaiah bh No evening service.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Wauneita McConnell Name Jesus Wesley Methodist Church Name of Jesus Tsaiah

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule and Plans

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:60 a m with M B R Johnson as superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Young People's meeting at 7:00 p m Juniors meet at ah op op 4:00 p m Evening service at 8:00 p m Thursday prayer meeting Plan to hold Our Children's Day service on June 1 during Sunday school hour for the children and your pleasure Plan to meet with us.

Church of the Nazarene V. A. Hahn M. BR. Johnson Young Beanie

Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices

Farl E Rabuck pastor Warald Mason announces Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 10:50 morning, 7:00 p.m. preaching, 8:00 p.m. youth fellowship and prayer 8:00 p.m. Thursday, church night. Friday church night. Committee to take up offering for refreshments. Children’s Day practice Thursday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. All are invited.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Farl E. Rabuck Warald Mason

Hudgens Is Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand At Moravia No 404

Mrs Harold Hudgens was elected Noble Grand of Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 and other officers were chosen at the regular meeting. Miss Trogene Hiatt was reelected Vice Grand. Mrs Gerald Morgan Secretary. Mrs Paul Spencer Treasurer. Social hour followed with ice cream wafers and coffee. twenty six members attended.

Harold Hudgens Noble Grand of Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 Trogene Hiatt Gerald Morgan Paul Spencer Ralph Pfannebecker Léonard Palmere D. E. Bishop Albert Witherby Ralph Tuttle G. L. Gollaher Harry Tisue Tvan Harsh Lawrence Roland J. P. Day

Moravians Guests Attend Ottumwa Wedding

Moravians guests from Moravia and Ottumwa attended the wedding of Madge Roblenz to Lt. Carl N. McDonald in Ottumwa Friday evening June 10. The ceremony at First Baptist Church featured a green lit chancel with white florals and a reception at the Roblenz home. The bride, recently returned from Guam, will reside with Lt. McDonald at 200 Van Ness, San Francisco.

Herbert Roblenz Nancy Jerald R. KR. Pennington

Maxine Smith Honored At Bridal Shower

Mrs John Veach and daughters hosted a bridal shower for Miss Maxine Smith at the John Veach home Friday evening with thirty guests. The evening featured games a mock wedding and generous gifts. out of town guests included Mrs Wilford Smith Mrs Robert Smith Mrs T K Grelup of Albia Mrs J D More Mrs Hugo Johnson Mrs Frank Veach of Centerville and Mrs Roscoe Day of Ottumwa.

John Veach Mary Kathryn al Knudsen Richard Veach Maxine Smith Miss Smith Wilford Smith Robert Smith T. K. Grelup Albia J. D. More Hugo Johnson Frank Veach Centerville Roscoe Day Ottumwa

Church of Christ MORAYIA Morayia Service Notes

Minister James Brown invites attendance at morning and evening services at Beemon with Sunday school at 8 and a Wednesday friendly message. Park services planned nightly at 8. Thursday asks Why Your Church and Mine in a reflective notice about church unity and devotion.

Church of Christ

Three youths attend summer camp for church group

Three youths, Bruce Rabuck Phyllis Rabuck and Joan Callen will attend summer camp next week for the young people of the Evangelical United Brethren church at Riverside Park Cedar Falls. The seven youths attending the intermediate session this week will return home Saturday.

Bruce Phyllis Rabuck Joan Callen Evangelical United Brethren Church Aot Riverside Park Cedar Palls

Eastern Stars Adjourn For Summer Vacation News

The Order of the Eastern Stars held its last summer meeting Tuesday night with regular sessions to resume in September. After business, Ilga Winsler took her proficiency test. Refreshments of ice cream, jellies and wafers, and coffee were served by Louise Wolf and Edna Davis.

Order of the Eastern Stars Jgla Winsler Louise Wolf Edna Davis

Past Matron's Club Meeting at Madelyn Rose Hostel

The Past Matron's club met with Madelyn Rose on Tuesday evening June 7. The gathering featured refreshments of ice cream and cake. The upcoming meeting will be with Virginia Pettibone on July 6.

Madelyn Rose Virginia Pettibone

Chleech of Christ Fconiem Clues Emerge

Readable fragments suggest a religious notice or column item. The text references a church figure named Chleech of Christ Fconiem and a quoted phrase. Details are sparse but imply a local faith community update or historical brief.

Firemen Meet Regularly With Fire Department Friday Night

Regular meeting with the fire department planned for Friday night at the fire station.

Tie

Homemaking Teacher Hired By School

Miss M. Azolee Kimbrell of Glenwood Mo has been hired by the local board of education as Vocational Homemaking instructor for the coming year. She is a Glenwood High School and Northeast Missouri State teacher college graduate with a B S degree and has done work at Iowa State. She is pursuing a Master degree in Virginia and has taught vocational home economics and science at Seymour High School. She previously taught rural and elementary grades in Missouri and served 2 1/2 years in the Women's Army Corps with duties in the South Pacific Australia New Guinea and the Philippines.

M. Azolee Kimbrell Glenawood Lncal Board of Education Miss Kimbrell Glenwood Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College Kirksville Tank Iowa State Ames Virginia Sigourney High School Kimbrell Missouri Women's Army Corps South Pacific Australia New Guinea Philippines

Sew and So Club Social Evening at Wilson Home

Sew and So Club members and guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson's home Friday evening June 10 for a social program. Guests included families and local residents. Performances featured Arlene Turner on clarinet, Beverly and Paul Woodward singing, and children's skits The Widow's Mites and In the Good Old Summer Time.

Frank Wilson Harold Mason Frank Woodward Ralph Turner Arlene Turner Beverly Paul Woodward Ruth Wilson Paul Wilson Harald Mason Raymond Charity F. A. Hahn Claude Hawk Lloyd Brown Jerry Karen Jean Bonnie Woodward

Taylor Toilers Discuss Annual Tour Meeting Notes

The Taylor Toilers held their regular monthly meeting May 25 at the George Turner home with Virginia Hiatt presiding. Plans were set for the June tour of four to eleven projects, led by Jim George Turner with Earnest Hiatt as assistant. Attendees included Virginia Niatt, Jerry Pettibone, Robert Hiatt, Carolyn Boyer, Ann Pettibone, Jim Don Pettibone, and Marybeth Turner, with several parents present. refreshments followed. Next meeting will be June 28 at Karl Fischer home with Karl even as hostess.

Earnest Hiatt Don Pettibone Loyd Carter Virginia Sandra Tommie George Turner Marybeth Karl Fischer Karl Even Betty Harsh

Ray McCloud Honored at Family Dinner

In honor of Ray McCloud's birthday a family gathering visited the McCloud home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Denney Homerin and family Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phillis and children of Alicia and Mrs. and Mrs. Donald McCloud and Mrs. J. N. Main. Mrs. McCloud prepared a sumptuous dinner for the occasion.

Ray McCloud

Evangelistic Meetings in Town Square

James J. Brown conducts evanipelistic meetings this week at the town park community building. Services start at 8 o clock each evening and members and friends of all churches are invited to attend.

James J. Brown Wivh al Mhembers

Ames residents attend architecture degree event

Mrs Lester Brain and Mr K C Stockwell with son Rivkey visited Ames on Friday for a university event. They joined a guest list related to an architecture degree ceremony and bachelor program details.

Lester Brain Aid K. C. Stockwell Rivkey Ames Stockwell

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MRA. Blumenstock Miss Doretta Cloyed Moravia High School Harry L. Grant Service Inc Marshalltown High School S. W. Pacific University of Iowa Strayer Business College Washington, D. C Eastern Air Lines Washington FE. W. Hutchings Wiliam Hutchings Virgil St. John and Son Marshal C. K. Hutchings Richard Belt Melvin Lusman Gladys Tovren T Ie L. Derby Arlington Davenport Gene Cloyed Prairie City Henry Guessant Oskeloosa Edna Dipbon Shelly Reags Woodward Bo Wiley Util M J Wiley FW. Worghhood Dang Moulton Ko OC Wilsui Heda Chleech OF Christ Fconiem Lou Ayas Sew and Faylor Toilers
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