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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

5

County Farm Bureau Picnic Set for Sunday at Centerville Park

Appanoose County Farm Bureau votes to hold a county-wide picnic on June 29 at Centerville Park. All members urged to attend with a basket dinner to celebrate meeting the county’s membership quota for a second year. Farewell for Harold Cartwright and reception for new fieldman Roger Crews planned, per Ora A. Powell.

Appanooge County Farm Buréau Farm Bureau Centerville Park Appanoose County Harold Cartjwright Roger Crews Ora A. Powell

Franklin Farmers Take Annual Project Tour

The Franklin Farmers 4-H club held its annual project tour on Thursday June 1 meeting at King Brown's at 8 30 am. Members described projects including baby beeves goats and lambs with several named participants and leaders such as Lloyd Reid Max Deethardt Jerry Brown and Charles Jennings.

Franklin Farmers Anton King Brown's Lloyd Reid Han Max Deet Jerry Brown Charles Jennings Gary Perry James’ ‘McCord Richard" Potts Robert ‘Potts Larry Derby Poland China Lynn Sweeden Prao Ville Robert Richard Martha Lioydown Jerry Raymond Perry Gary W. G. O'Hara George’ McCombs Colleen Jeader George McCombs Emmett Derby Max Deethardt

Farmers Meet Officials on Duck Marsh in Des Moines

A group of farmers affected by the duck marsh issue met with Governor Beardsley and Conservation Commission members in Des Moines on Tuesday. They received little information about the proposal and were told to present their questions at the public hearing in Des Moines on Monday, July 7.

Des Moinea Beardsley Conservation Commission Des Moines

Bruce Faber Joins 30 Day Air Force ROTC Encampment

Air Force ROTC cadet Richard Faber attends a 30 day encampment at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver with 184 cadets from 18 colleges. The program covers flying crews base operations and leadership drills, plus an orientation flight in a bomber. Faber is son of Mr and Mrs R A Faber of Moravia and a history major at Coe College.

Air Force Rotc Richard 5 Faber Lowry AF Denver Colorado Air Force Air Force Base Bombay Air Force Reserve R. A. Faber Moravia Coecol

Ferry Joe Martin Born at St Joseph Jarville

Mr and Mrs Joe Martin Jr announce the birth of a son born in June at St Joseph hospital Jarville. He is named Ferry Joe and has two sisters curent with the family.

Joe Martin, Jr Juneee St. Joseph Hospital Jarville Ferry Joe Bea

Richard Smith Attends Fraternity Convention

Richard Smith of Moravia represents Simpson college Moravia at the Alpha Tau Omega national convention held at New Ocean House Swampatott Massachusetts June 35 28. He serves as chapter president and will join more than 225 undergraduates for the four day meeting. He will participate in legislative sessions and the seventh annual Chapter Officers conference.

Simpson College Indianola Richard Smith Moravia Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity New Ocean House Swampatott Mass ATO

Heavy Rains Mark Conservation Week Observed

Conservation Week was marked by heavy rains totaling more than 6 inches with the heaviest falls on Friday and early Saturday. Some areas reported up to nearly 5 inches in that period. crop damage was minimal though some wheat was beaten down. Flooding affected bottom lands along the Chariton River southwest of town and Soap Creek northeast of town, with a bridge approach washed out on Soap Creek Road near Loren Thompson's.

Chariton River Soap Creek Loren Thompson

Duck Marsh hearing date discussed at farm bureau meeting

At the Chariton Two farm bureau meeting held Friday June 20 at the California school house, members reviewed plans for a Centerville fair booth and a co op dinner. Harold Cartwright will leave for Denver around July 4. Roger Crews becomes fieldman. A public meeting on Duck Marsh damage claims is set for Des Moines July 7 at 10 a.m. with contact to the Anti Duck Marsh board for details.

California Gene Tisue Lucille McKern Darlene Gladfelder Centerville Centerville ‘Park Fen’ My Harold Cartwright Denver Colo Roger Crews Harold Farm Bureau Ray Harrison Harry Giles Henry Rosencranta Commission Des Moines Bert McKern Clyde Elbert Perry Lyndon McDanel Wendell Delbert Calhoun Song Pearly Boyer Butch Jay Argo Roy Argo Harley Tisue Dell Hellyer Hazel Mra Gerald Hawk Doris Gene Jerry Kenneth Gladfelder Judy Keith Gladfelder Norma Lee P. D. Ankeny Lloyd Brown Clint Albertson Harry Gillis Henry Rogencrants

Ice Cream and Cake Social at Iconium Methodist

Iconium Methodist Church hosts an ice cream and cake social on Friday June 27 at 8 p m. Everyone is invited to fellowship. No charge, voluntary contributions aid the youth camp fund. Children will sing.

Iconium Methodist Church

Christian Church Dinner Menu for Wednesday July 2

The Christian church dinner menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy green beans cabbage slaw pie and ice tea and coffee for the Wednesday event.

The Christian Church

Card of Thanks from Frank Swalm In Hospital

I thank my many friends for the cards and visits while I was in the hospital. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Frank Swalm

Frank Swalm

Jim Woodward Begins Navy Boot Training in California

Jim Woodward son of Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward passed his naval physical and left Des Moines Tuesday with 13 companions for San Diego California to begin boot training in the navy.

Jim Woodward Harley Woodward Des Moines San Diego Calif Navy

Tubaugh Bros Expand Sale Barn Operations in Tama and Fairfield

Tubaugh Bros owners of the Belle Plaine Sales Barn and John Rhodes Jr of LeGrand Iowa have purchased the Tama Sale Company. C C Yerkes has run the Tama barn for 38 years. Auctions are Saturdays at Tama with Rhodes as auctioneer. Tubaughs and George Durflinger of Ottumwa have leased the Fairfield Sales Company and run an auction on Tuesdays at present.

Tubaugh Bros Belle Plaine John Rhodes, Jr LeGrand Iowa Tama Sale Company C. C. Yerkes Tama John Rhodes George Durflinger Ottumwa Fairfield Sales Company

Dinner honors guests at U S Hiatt home

A Sunday family dinner at the U S Hiatt home honored Mr and Mrs Earl Weston and Gary of Long View Wash Mrs Clell Davis of Spring Valley Minn and Mr and Mrs M B Taylor of Chester Town Also present were Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Sandra Mr and Mrs Gus Hiatt Paul Hiatt Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens and Gary Piannebecker Mr and Mrs Otha Hiatt Joyce and Lois Jean Charles Bates and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt and sons

U. S Joyce Lois Jean Charles Bates Kenneth Hiatt and Sons

Youth Fellowship Meets at Faye Paxston Home

More than 40 persons attended the Church of the Nazarene Youth Fellowship gathering Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Faye Paxston near Drakesville Rev Faye Garner of Unionville conducted devotions Mrs Frank Woodward led the business meeting and directed the games hour Homemade ice cream and cake were served at the close of the evening.

Church of the Nazarene Youth Fellowship Faye Paxston Drakesville Faye Garner Unionville Frank Woodward

Farewell Dinner Honors Jim Woodward

A farewell dinner honoring Jim Woodward who leaves for boot training in San Diego was held Sunday at the Bill Woodward home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and family Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and family Mr and Mrs B Woodward and family Mrs O G Woodward and Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward and Jerry Mr and Mrs Gene Boyer were afternoon callers.

Jim Woodward San Diego Bill Woodward Ron Woodward Harry Woodward Frank Woodward B. Woodward 0. G. Woodward Harley Woodward Jerry Gene Boyer

Evangelistic Meetings At Moravia Church To Start July 6

Lincoln L. York a minister and song leader from Joplin Missouri will lead a two week evangelistic meeting at the Moravia Christian church with W F T Evans beginning July 6 and running through July 20. Services start at 8 pm nightly with gospel singing special music and Bible messages in a plain positive style. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lincoln L.york Joplin Blendville

Mrs Turner Hosts W S C S Meeting At Country Home

Mrs Ralph Turner welcomed the Methodist W S C S group to her country home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ralph Spencer led devotionals with Mrs Fannie Callen directing the program. The hosting committee served ice cream cookies cold drinks and coffee.

Ralph Turner Ralph Spencer Fannie Callen Turner Spencer Callen Trenton Wilson

Jerry Brown Attends Short Course At Ames

Jerry Brown will represent the Franklin Farmers 4-H club as one of nine Monroe county delegates at the Ames short course from June 24 to 26. Franklin 4-H softball opened with a 15 to 10 win over Hilton Husky Hustlers, then lost 11 to 3 to Troy Troopers with Troy leading 3 to 2 through three innings. Pitchers Richard Potts and James McCord and catcher Lynn Sweeden stood out for Franklin.

Jerry Brown Franklin Farmers Monroe County Ames Hilton Husky Troy Troopers Troy Franklin Richard Potts James McCord Lynn Sweeden Georgetown

Russell Johnson Writes Parents of Friendly People in Hawaii

Russell Johnson describes life in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor and Honolulu on Saratoga Road 203, praising racial harmony, natural beauty, and U S Navy memorials while noting his job in federal shipyards and plans to stay. He encourages family visits and shares impressions of Hawaii’s landscape, climate, and people.

Russell Johnson Hawaii Saratoga Road Honolulu T. H Pearl Harbor Arizona

Church Notices at the Caure nes Grace and Church of Christ

Sunday school at 10 a m with Mrs Karl Tuttle as superintendent and 11 a m preaching at Grace Methodist Church. Rev Samuel Baxter to begin duties Sunday July 6 at Church of Christ with Rev W F T Evans as minister and Mrs Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Sunday School 10 a m and 11 a m Communion and sermon. 7 30 pm prayer service and 8 00 pm sermon. Ladies Aid to serve dinner Wednesday July 2 in church basement.

Grace Methodist Church Karl Tuttle Samuel Baxter Church of Christ W. F. T. Evans Winnie DuVall Ladies Aid

Nazarene Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Missionary Visit

The Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantreil lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. N. B. S. at 3:00 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting. Possible visit by Miss Ethel Householder, returned missionary, and prayers for the General Assembly.

Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantreil Harley Woodward Ethel Householder General Assembly

Rose Sunday at Evangelical United Brethren Church

Evangelical United Brethren Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. next Sunday features messages The Rose of Share on and The Rainbow of Hope. Rose Sunday observance urges substitute teachers for vacations and asks parents to attend with children. Upper Rooms for July August are in the foyer.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason

Connum Methodist Sunday School and Worship

Sunday School at 9 30 and the worship service at 10 15 with closing at 11 00 am. Sermon subject Is Jesus Christ our Lord in name only or truly in fact The children's choir will sing.

Jesus Christ

Children Present Church Night Program at EUB Church

A June church night program at Evangelical United Brethren Church in the dining room featured Joanne Hawk and Mary Beth Johnson recitations, Charles Argo accordion solo, James Murdy and others performing recitations, songs, and piano pieces. Rev. Evan Stroud gave the benediction. cookies, coffee, and kolache were served. July committee members were named for program and refreshments.

Evangelical United Brethren Church T. J. Luse Harold Mason Joanne Hawk Mary Beth’ Johnson Charles Argo James Murdy Minnie Ann Condra Richard Mason Mary Ellen Condra Eugene Kay- Jee Joyann Vincent David Murdy Mark VanZante Ann Paxston Jeannie Hawk Johnnie Murdy Charles van Zante G. E. Luse Evan Stroud Claude Hawk Emil Halden Dick Johnson Kenneth Condra Clifford Paxston Wendel Murdy

Wedding of Mary Cornelia Raynolds and Robert Woodcock

Mr and Mrs Zell Callen and daughter Joan and Larry Tadlock attended the wedding at Farnhamville Methodist Church at 3 p m Sunday. Robert Clair Woodcock nephew of Mrs Callen and son of Mr and Mrs Chester Woodcock of Albia attended as the groom.

Zell Callen Joan Larry Tadlock Mary Cornelia Raynolds Robert Clair Woodcock Farnhamville Woodcock Callen Chester Woodcock Albia

Pauline's Beauty Shop Closed July Fourth and Fifth

Pauline's Beauty Shop at 2672 will be closed on July 4 and 5. The notice indicates regular operations resume after the holiday.

My Beauty Shop Paulines’ Beauty Shop

Caravan of Youths To Work In Community Next Week

The Moravia Rebekah lodge hosts a meeting with auditing committee formed. The Methodist Youth Caravan Team arrives Saturday June 28 for one week to strengthen and reorganize youth work, led by counselor Margaret E. Galbraith. They will work with adults and youth across several Iowa locations, moving July 5 to West Grove and continuing seven weeks in the Iowa Des Moines conference.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge I, O Methodist Board of Education of The Methodist Church United States Cuba Hawaii Poland Czechoslovakia Switzerland Belgium Norway Sweden North Africa Robert Carter North Carolina Marcia Winfrey Kentucky Jean Harrison Georgia Romeyn Schrock Chicago Margaret E. Galbraith Ohio Moravia West Grove Iowa Iowa-Des Moines MYF

Horse Show Sunday At Selix Ball Park Centerville

Centerville Boots and Saddle Club sponsors a Sunday afternoon horse show at Selix Ball Park Centerville starting 2:00 PM. Adults pay admission. children under 12 admitted free. The Buschbaum troop of horses leads a program featuring pony and junior classes, keg races, roping, stock horse, balloon race, square dance, exhibition horses, and acts from Libertyville Iowa and Troy Iowa.

Centerville Bill Emil Evelyn Billy Roger Troy Iowa Libertyville

Tayloreties Meet at Condra Home Picnic Plan

The Tayloreties meeting led by president Sandra Hiatt decided on a Centerville park picnic and swimming for members and families. A poster committee was chosen with Ann Pettibone and Betty Harsh for the county fair. They discussed furniture refinishing and removing old finishes. Refreshments were served to members and leaders including Velda Condra and Golda Hiatt.

Sandra Hiatt Centerville Park Ann Pettibone Betty Harsh Sharon O'Conner Sharon Argo Shirley Joyce Walter Nancy Roblenz Madge Lee Charlene Burns Mary Ellen Margaret Condra Velda Condra Golda Hiatt

Grace Methodist Family Night Honors Rev Greer and Family

Grace Methodist church hosted a monthly family night and farewell for Rev. Martin Greer Mrs. Greer and family Friday in the church basement about 75 attended. Kitchen duties were led by Mrs. John Veach Mrs. Curtis Tomlin with Mrs. Bert Turner and Mrs. Garnet McDonough assisting. After supper Mrs. Ralph McDonough led group singing and Mrs. John Wilson organized games. The Greer family received a gift from attendees.

Grace Methodist Church Martin Greer

Thanking All For Kindness During Hospital Stay

Mrs Carrie Tisue thanks everyone for the cards letters flowers and deeds shown during her hospital stay expressing sincere gratitude for the support received.

Carrie Tisue

Band Mother's Club Birthday Calendar Request

The Band Mother's Club invites entries for a free birthday calendar. Send name and birth date to Mrs. J. P. Day or Mrs. Ivan Harsh by July 1. Organization presidents may also have meeting dates added by contacting the same volunteers. 25-28

Mother's Club J. P. Day Ivan Harsh Day Harsh

Ice Cream Social at Moravia Park Saturday Evening

Class No 8 will serve an ice cream social in Moravia park on Saturday evening June 28.

Moravia Park

Family Conference Over Long-Distance Calls Unites Main Family

On Father's Day a three way telephone conference linked Arthur Main and his children Charlotte Peblke in Salt Lake City Robert Main in San Francisco and Donald Main in Oklahoma City. The reunion, arranged by Mrs Arthur Main of Madison, Wisconsin, marked 12 years since their last gathering.

Arthur Main Charlotte Peblke Salt Lake City Utah Robert Main San Francisco Calif Donald Main Oklahoma City Okla Madison Wisc Arthur

ESPY Reunion Notice at Centerville Park

The Espy reunion will be held Sunday, July 6, at Centerville park. All relatives are urged to attend.

Centerville Park

McCumber Reunion Set for July 4 in Moravia

McCumber reunion planned for July 4 in Moravia with dinner at the Legion Hall. Lowell Harris serves as secretary.

McCumber Moravia Legion Hall Lowell Harris

Brompton School 21st Annual Reunion Set for July 6

The Brompton school holds its 21st annual reunion at the schoolhouse on Sunday July 6 with a basket dinner at noon. All members and friends are invited. Lula R Tillmont See.

Brompton School Lula R Tillmont See

Thompson receives army rating A12c in Germany

Donald Thompson, in the army in Germany, is awarded rating A12c. His listed address appears as A/2c David L. Thompson A. F. 17302968 Sth Professional Serv, Sqdn, Sth Hospital Group APO 147, % Postmaster New York NY.

Donald Thompson Germany David L. Thompson A. F New York

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County Farm Bureau Duck Marsh Bruce Faber Youth Fellowship Pacific Ocean USA Alaska Grace Santa Mare Caurenes Tconium Methodist Rebekahs Selix Ball Park Condra Greer Brompton
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