Services Sunday at Moravia Methodist Church
The Moravia Methodist church will hold a Sunday morning service next Sunday June 27 with Joe Griffin Ottumwa attorney as speaker at 11:00 AM. Griffin has previously filled in as supply speaker and is well received. Dr A P Keast will also speak at 9:45 AM at Wesley Chapel.
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Moravia Methodist Church
A. P. Keast
The
Union
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Keast
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
Farewell Supper for Rev Davis in Moravia
About 65 people attended a farewell supper at Mora via Methodist Church on Tuesday evening for Rev and Mrs J C Davis. They move to Russell next week. he will preach there Sunday morning and return to Maravia for a baptismal service Sunday evening. A farewell gift from the missionary society was presented. They traveled to Forest City last week and noted good crops. He asks that any unpaid bills be presented at the Moravia bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
J. C. Davis
Russell
Rev. Davis
Maravia
John Crum Dies at Home in Arkansas
Friends report the death of John Crum, 80, at Rogers Arkansas. He was a farmer in the Iconium area, once worked for the Milwaukee railroad at Mitchell North Dakota, and later moved to Arkansas. Surviving are his wife Alma Wosburg of Iconium a daughter Rather of Milwaukee and a son Dr Horatio Crum of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crum
Rogers
Ark
Iconium
Milwaukee Railroad
Mitchell
Arkansas
Alma Wosburg
Rather
Milwaukee
Horatio Crum
Nebraska
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meets at California School House
The regular Chariton Township Farm Bureau meeting was held at the California school house. After the business meeting Mrs Mamie Tisue and Mrs Lela Herison led the entertainment. Refreshments of fruit cake and coffee were served. There were 4 vaults present.
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Chariton Township
Arn
California School House
Mamie Tisue
Lela Herison
Local Moravia Social Notes Mention Visitors and Trips
Local residents and visiting friends fill Moravia events with travel plans and hospitality. Names include J F Chambers, Gerald Hunter, M H Elson, Spirit Lake convention attendees, J Phipps former pastor en route to St Louis, the Etchesons en route west, Winston DuVall and family, and several others hosting dinners and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Air
M. H. Elson
Spirit Lake
Tintisay
Fanchen Winster Announces Daughter Jeraldyns Wedding
Mrs Fanchen Winster announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Jeraldyn to Clifford Boyer son of EF E Boyer. The wedding will be next week at the home of Dr and Mrs W B Rountree in San Angelo Texas. Mrs Winster will leave Friday evening for San Angelo to be there for the wedding.
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Fanchen Winster
Jeraldyn
Clifford Boyer
EF. E. Boyer
W. B. Rountree
San Angelo
Texas
Married in Little Brown Church near Nashua
Miss Mardeena Wilson and Edward White Jr. wed at the Little Brown Church near Nashua at 4 30 pm on Sunday June 20 officiated by Rev F L Hanscom. The couple, both of Centerville, plan to reside in Centerville after a reception at Hotel Russell Lamson Waterloo. The bride and groom, families, and local notables attended. The bride taught in Moravia and Moulton public schools. the groom is a restaurant businessman. The article also notes upcoming Moravia softball league games and a church night program at Evangelical United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardeena Wilson
R. C. Wilson
East Oak Street
Centerville
Edward White, Jr
EB. V. White
South Lath
Little Brown Church
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Palm Beach
Doris Wilson
Moravia
Jay Wilson
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
BE. V. White
Trenton Wilson
Ralph Hixon
Ruth Morris
Davenport
Don K. Luse
Rock Island
Ill
Edward White
Chillicothe Business College
Seymour All-Star
Corner Cafe
Seymour
Purvis
Woodward
Moravians
Cornorato
Rinehart
Whitehead
Brown
Baldwin
G. Hellyer
Moore
Whicker
C. Hellyer
Wannam
Beauty shop closes for a short closure this summer
Fanchen Winsier announces her beauty shop will be closed from Friday June 25 through Thursday July 2. The notice states no services will be available during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsier
Baptism at Moravia Methodist Church for Vaughn’s Infant Son
At Moravia Methodist Church a special baptismal service will be held next Sunday evening June 27 at 8:00 oclock for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Jack Vaughn. District Superintendent Dr Arthur Keast approved the service. Mrs Vaughn will speak about her family and Germany, detailing wartime hardships and flyings to the United States in a hospital plane. The Vaughns recently moved from Moulton to live with E F Wilson who has been ill. Their son was born at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Vaughn
J. C. Davis
Moravia Methodist Church
Arthur Keast
Vaughn
Germany
Day School Class Visits Johnny Kaster
Johnny Kaster was surprised Sunday when his Hilton Sunday school class visited his home for the lesson. They presented a sun shine box filled with gifts. Attendees included Jimmy and Karl Rogers, Dewayne Clark, Dale Free, Dean Grimes, Barbara Robinson, Donald Tibbels, Carl Edward Rouse, James Easter, with teacher Mrs. Lewis Rouse and Louise. Kenney Ellison called later, and John will return to Jews City for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kaster
Hilton
Jimmy
Karl Rogers
Dewayne Clark
Dale Free
Dean Grimes
Barbara Robinson
Donald Tibbels
Carl Edward Rouse
James Easter
Lewis Rouse
Louise
Kenney Ellison
John
Jews City
Ice Cream Social and Birthday Party at Local Homes
Teonium Methodist Church Class No 7 enjoyed an ice cream supper at the Gilbert Calden home on June 9 with class officers elected for the year. A cooperative birthday party honoring Mrs Mayme Corden and Mrs Imogene Tisue was hosted by Gerald Hawk at his home with guests listed, cake, rock and visiting, and warm wishes for many more happy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium Methodist Church
Gilbert Calden
Wlen ‘Purner
Cert Calhoun
Wayne Thompson
Bruse
Russell Brow
Lick
Harold Args
James DeWith
Ronnie
Clarence Whitehead Sendra
FL Whitehead
Larg
Linda
Bert Riniehs
Gerald
Mary Log
Wid
Aubry Christy
Livyle
Glen Overtuit
Verus
Res
Kay
Rennie
Judy
Gilbert Cullen
Doris
Gerald Hawk
Mayme Corden
Imogene Tisue
Mamie Tisue
Henry Cordes
H. C. Tisue
Clifford
Carl Tisue
Edna Johnson
Packie Gilligan
Neela Hawk
Doris Jean
Thank you for cards and gifts after my accident
Johnny Kaster thanks friends for the cards and gifts received since his accident. He especially mentions the Sunday school class at Hilton and the sunshine basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Johnny Kaster
Future Homemakers of America hold Cen terville swimming party
Members of the Future Homemakers of America and eighth grade graduates attended a swimming party and picnic in Cen terville on Thursday afternoon June 17. Twenty eight girls were present with advisor Miss Sampson. After swimming they ate supper and held a brief business meeting where attendees reported on the state convention. Everyone enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HLA
Home- Makers of America
Centerville
Miss Sampson
Notice to the public on law compliance issued by mayor
A city notice from Mayor K. Horher warns residents to follow the law or face penalties. The message urges obedience to statutory requirements and references enforcement actions by local authorities.
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K. Horher
Four-H Club Achievement Show Dates Set in Albia
The Monroe County 4-H Open Class Achievement Show will be held on August 19 and 20 at the Albia Sale Barn. It is sponsored by the Monroe County Purebred Sire Association.
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Monroe County
Albia Sale Barn
The
Monroe County Purebred Sire Association
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Services and Sunday School
CathicueS Grace Methodist Church Moravia hosts Sunday school at 7:00 p m and 9:45 a m preaching by Joe Griffin of Ottumwa. A 11:00 a m sermon by Griffin with Sunday school following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Tews
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Wesley C
Church Services and Sermon by Clarence ScM f ier
Church listings show Minister James Brown at 10:00 a m with Communion and worship. Bible School at 11:00 a m for all. Eugene McCrory leads 8:00 p m and 7:30 p m prayer meeting Tuesday. Selection Church 10:30 a m Sunday School 11:15 a m Morning Worship Sermon on Hebrews 10:24 26 urges assembly and mutual exhortation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Tomlin
Lillian
Dohnson
Margaret
Broshaw
Jac
Raa Tadlock
Buzik
Briskey
Mary M
Schaffner
Bey W Tarr
Roberty Dil
Mat Tracy
George _ Stith
Richard A
Zimmer
Nochia É
Rubuck
Physlis
Biber
Bruce
Rick
Albesil Carter
Virginia
Main
Mary Rose
Hulden
Patricia
Vada Ze
la Mnother School
iWhicker
Oncita
Black
Joan Os
Rose
Merton
Actuel
Rabuck
Biroshur
Bill
Harris
E'S
Robinson
Deetialoe
Qbehubhar
James
Bitks
Richard
Mae
U.be
Verhawe
Tr da Varnes
Yaad
Fick Maury Luetoy S
Richard i
Dlink
Dani Bad
Bas
Church of Christ
James Brown
Eugene McCrory
Clarence Scm
Church Service Schedule At Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene morning Sunday School at 10:00 with M. H. Tebenech as superintendent. Morning worship following. Evening services at 7:30 and 8:00 with prayer and Bible study on Thursday. Pastor A Hahn leads the church. Programs listed include youth and evening meetings in a standard weekly schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
A. Hahn
M. H. Tebenech
N.Y
Union Neighbors Meet at Coltrain Home
The Union Neighbors club held their June meeting at the Kenneth Coltrain home on June 9. After a cooperative dinner the business meeting followed with sewing and singing enjoyed. Mrs. Burdett Cox received a pink and blue shower with many gifts. Attendees included Mrs. W. G. Harper, Mrs. F. E. Boyer, Mrs. Russell Alden, Norma, Mrs. John Wills, Naomi, Teddy, Mrs. Gerald Burton, Miss Eleanor Miller, Mrs. Gaylord Main, Mrs. Claude Purig and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighbors Club
Kenneth Coltrain
Burdett Cox
W. G. Harper
Mis
F. E. Boyer
Russell Alden
Norma
John Wills
Naomi
Teddy
Gerald Burton
Eleanor Miller
Gaylord Main
dJoun
Claude Purig
Ramona
Glenn Stephenson
Kenneth Cultrain
Gons
Ben Williams
Honor Roll List From Moravia High School 1947 48
Superintendent J. Ickman compiles Moravia high school honor roll for the 1947 48 term. The list includes students earning honor roll or honorable mention across seven of eight terms, with averages of 8.00 points for honor roll and 7.76 for honorable mention. Names of 38 honor students are given with their averages and class standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ickman
Moravia
Win Prizes at Lamb Show in Ottumwa
Dale Fenton Basil Martin and Keith Woods entered lambs in Ottumwa show Tuesday. I won two firsts Dale a first and second and Keith two seconds. First prizes were $1.50 ln cash and second $1.00. Lambs weighed and sold to Morrells at top market price. The boys were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs M H Elson and attended a free dinner hosted by John Morrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Fenton
Basil Martin
Keith Woods
Ottumwa
Dale
Keith
Morrell
M. H. Elson
John Morrell
Couple From Moravia and Center Ville wed at First Baptist
Miss Phyllis Lockman daughter of Ray Lockman Moravia and Norris O Conner son of Mr and Mrs Frank O Conner Center Ville were married Monday June 21 at the First Baptist Church Cen terville. Rev Luther Childs officiated. Best man was Franklin Hyber Blakesburg and maid of honor was Helen Lou Stocker Moravia. Reception at the bridegroom home. The bride wore aqua blue with red rose corsage. Stockler wore pink. O Conner is a Moravia High School graduate class of 1945 and worked as nurse’s aid. O Conner farms and trucks with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Lockman
Ray Lockman
Moravia
Norris O'Conner
Frank O'Conner
Centerville
First Baptist Church
Luther Childs
Helen Lou Stocker
Fof
Franklin Hyber
Blakesburg
Misa Stockler
Milo Walker
O'Conner
Moravia High School
St. Joseph Hospital
Theigi Farm
Rosalie Zimmer
John Zimmer
Mystic
Kermit Gladfelder
Frank Gladfelder
Christian Church of
Walnut City
Luther, W. Childs
Arjay Lyon
Robert Zimmer
Frank Moffitt
Norma Zimmer
Kester Gladfelder
Japan
Helen Turner
Norris O'Connor
Father’s Day Dinner Held In Honor Of Mr Espy
A Father’s Day dinner at the Pearlie Boyer home honored Mr Espy of Darby with a noon cooperative meal and visiting. Attendees included Frank O’Conner family Norris Fay Paxton Kenneth O’Conner Carl Boyer Harley Suiser Whicker Whicker Eapy Patty Clark Phyllis Lockman Pearl Boyer Eugene Butch and Milo Foster hosts Delmar Wilson and guests.
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Pearlie Boyer
Espy
Darby
Frank O'Conner
Norris
Fay Paxston
Kenneth O'Conner
Carl Boyer
Harley Suiser
Delmar Wilson
Milo Foater
Raymond Stites
Fred Lindley
Bernard McCarthy
Milo Foster
Blakesburg Sets Date for Corn Carnival
From the Blakesbury Excelsior, Blakesburg town meeting set September 30 to October 2 for the Corn Carnival. Paul Peck elected president and Karl McDowell vice president. Plans include a carnival car giveaway and a horse pulling contest on September 30 afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesbury
Rosalie Zimmer Weds Kermit Gladfelder at Walnut City
Miss Rosalie Zimmer daughter of Mystic residents and Kermit Gladfelder son of Moravia residents wed at the Christian church of Walnut City at 7 p m. Saturday June 19 in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Luther W Childs. The couple will reside five miles southwest of Moravia after a short honeymoon.
Lena May Tharp 33 1948 Iowa City death notice
Lena May Tharp daughter of William and Etta May Laird Tharp died at University Hospital Iowa City on June 14 1948 aged 33 years eight months five days. She leaves three sisters Ruth Van Dorin Nora Hamre Mary Pungburn and brothers Lester and Augustus Tharp along with nieces and nephews. Funeral June 17 Wagler Funeral Home Bloomfield conducted by Rev Arthur M Fastman. Burial in Kuuch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena May Tharp
William, David
Etta May Laird Tharp
University Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Lena
Cinderella Tharp
Fort Benton
Ontana
Mary
Methodist Church
Locust Grove
Wisan
Wuure
Ruth van Dorin
Albia
Lowa
Nora Hamre
Oskaloosa
Lowe
Mary Pungburn
Montung
Dave
Arthur M. Fastman
Kuuch Ceanietary
Borer Eggs Found in Local Corn Fields
E. G. Hawk reports corn fields in the area show borer infestation with eggs on leaves from the Harry Dun Yall farm operated by Wayne Blumer. One sample leaf had late stage blackened eggs, another early waxy stage eggs. Hawk urges spraying if half the stalks are infested, recommending DDT at 1 to 14 pounds per acre mixed with 90 to 100 gallons of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hawk
Union
Harry Dun Yall
Wayne Blumer
Mr. Hawk
U S U Advertising Wins Two Citations
U S U Advertising wins two national citations in Public Utilities Advertising Association Contest announced by J A Bradley district manager The Town Southern Utilities Company takes first in a five ad public relations series and third in a single ad division for Who owns Iowa Southern The five ad series ran in The Moravia Union and explain the utility’s functions and public service All entries were national with 118 competitors in the single ad division and 19 in the five ad series
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Southern Utilities Company
Public Utilities Advertising Association
J. A. Bradley
Southern
Bradley
United States
Iowa Southern
Moravia Union
Hartinger Improves After Stroke In Minnesota Family Visit
C. L. Hartinger shows improvement after a recent stroke though remains bedridden. His son H. A. Hartinger and wife and their son Hammel from St. Paul Minnesota visited over the weekend.
Father’s Day Dinner Guests at J. D. Pence Home
A Father’s Day dinner gathering was hosted at the J. D. Pence home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Burnett and son. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Oswald and Jack Spencer of Newton. Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. Charlotte and Barbara Ramey of Albia. Joyce Mickey of Seymour. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer and Junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pence
A. F. Burnett
Glen Oswald
Jack Spencer
Newton
John Spencer
Charlotte
Barbara Ramey
Albia
Joyce Mickey
Seymour
Ralph Davis
Linda
Paul Spencer
Junior
Legion seeks bids for garage building move and separation
Sealed bids will be accepted until the next Basil Cowell Post No 361 American Legion meeting on Monday evening June 28. Bids will be opened at that time for separating the garage building from the coal house and moving it. The Legion reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 252 H. L. Pearson, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
The
American Legion
Legion
H. L. Pearson
Masonic Meeting Held in Cincinnati with Iowa Officers
Harold Mason P K Horner and Claude Hawk attended a special Masonic meeting in Cincinnati Wednesday evening of last week. Work was in the Third degree. Original plans had Unionville Missouri lodge confer the degree but Iowa officers substituted due to necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy
Harold Mason
P. K. Horner
Claude Hawk
Cincinnati
Unionville, Mo
Iowa
Wilson Brothers Sell Angus Bulls to Four Buyers
Moravia elevates Aberdeen Angus trade as Wilson Brothers sold four purebred bulls to Albert R. Kitzman of Moravia James Hamilton Sr of What Cheer Iowa Gilbert Callen of Moravia and Frans De Young of Albion Iowa in a single sale highlighting regional livestock commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Brothers
Moravia
Albert R. Kitzman
James Hamilton, Sr
Loth
What Cheer
Iowa
Gilbert Callen
Frans de Young
Albia
Birthday surprise at Mrs Carl Tiste’s June birthday
Mrs Carl Tiste was surprised on her birthday June 1 as relatives arrived with ice cream and cake. Attending were Clifford Tiste, Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock and family, Mr and Mrs Roy Argu and sons, and Mr and Mrs James Nash and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tiste
Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Luse are the proud parents of a daughter born June 17 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. She is welcomed by Patricia. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Les Shepherd at Smith Hospital in Alvan, Monday. Shepherd formerly Wil Vel Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Bill Luse
St. Joseph Busbite
Centerville
Baie Patrica
Edu
Mrs
Les Sheperd
The
Smith Hospitel
Alvan, Mondey
Shepard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Davis
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
J. A. Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
George Irelan
Clara
Lawrence Roland
Vernon Easter Home
Wayne Clark
Bill Spencer
Junior Spencer
RK. E. Cummins
Melcher
Bill Woodward
Fred Raymond
Blakesbury Excelsior
T. S. Thompson
Knoxville
Charley Jarvis
God Grenduwiher
J. W. Walden
Davis
Ludige
Moravia Softball League
Business Men
Easter Coal Co
Art Fox Garage
E.U.B
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Delma Veach
Mabel Coulson
Miss Veach
Janet Broshar
Oneita Whicker
Phyllis Ratuck
Alberta Rick
T. J. Luse
Mary Ellen
Claire Woodward and Sons
Torvington
Wyn
Ray Harvey
Coon Rapids
Guss Lase
George Halden
Phyllis Rabuck
Clare Lund
Cathicues
Coltrain
Norris O’conner
Grace Abraham
Eva Evans
Angelina McFarand
Iole Christy
Gladfelder
Des Moines
Bies
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