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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
5
Sue Myers, daughter of Stard Mra Jessie Meyer, was accidentally shot in the left shoulder while a 22 caliber revolver discharged at about 5 30 PM three miles east of town. She was rushed to Central with treatment and x rays, then moved to hospital for further care.
A public notice states that shooting fireworks violates state law and that state highway patrol county and local enforcement officers have orders to arrest all violators. The notice is signed by P. K. Horner mayor.
Billy Lockman has a slight address change and a promotion to Private. D Richard Dicks resumes electronics lab work in Corpus Christi after his first home leave since June. Junior Spencer renamed to Pvt Paul Spencer Jr in replacement company APO San Francisco. Readers urged to send service news to Union office for community updates.
The Bew and So club invites all current and former members to its annual picnic at Moravia Park on Sunday, July 1, with details about attendance and activities to follow.
A brief note of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and family for the thoughtful cards and flowers sent while at Albla hospital CHAS Jones was admitted and appreciates the support.
Mrs. Richard Allen thanks friends for the sunshine basket flowers cards letters and many acts of kindness shown during her illness, expressing deep appreciation.
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club met at Hilton church on Monday evening. President Edwin Clark led the session which moved the tour date from June 14 to July 14. Demonstrations were assigned to Larry Chance DeWayne Clark and Bob Weldon. Stanley Berry visited and a Lloyd Reid movie was shown. Members present included Bob Weldon Edwin Clark Larry Chance DeWayne Clark Bert Whitlock Richard Rowles Tom Hoffman Paul Wilson Aileen and Paul Turner Richard Hawk Donne Jim Rogers Carl Rouse Ronnie Van Zante Carolyn Hawk.
The Moravia F F A held its first summer meeting June 20 in the Vocational Agriculture room. Thomas Proctor called the meeting to order, then Donald Dicks spoke as vice president. Mr Bacon discussed sheep dipping, noting 3000 head dipped, and Moravia FFA plans a softball game at Bloomfield on July 3 with players to meet at the school house at 6:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned amid refreshments.
Mrs Margaret Ann Tuttle widow of Harvey M Tuttle of Upland California died Tuesday morning June 5 1951 after a stroke she was born in Flat Rock Indiana on August 25 1866 and had lived in Upland 31 years Survivors include two sons Earl B E Tuttle of Upland Ralph E Tuttle of Moravia a half sister Nora Abegglen of San Diego and three grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday June 7 at Stone Mortuary Upland with entombment at Belleview Mausoleum
Mr and Mrs John Dodd hosted relatives from New Jersey and California for three weeks including their daughter and son in law J F McGuire and Edward Morgan with Patricia Kathleen and a Kennedy from Los Angeles. Grandchildren Clarence Schaffner Billy Wilson and families joined before all returned to their homes.
Mr and Mrs U S Hiatt had all their children home Sunday for a family dinner and reunion. Present were Earl Weston and Gary of Longview Washington Mabry Taylor of Chester Iowa Clell Davis of Spring Valley Minnesota Paul Hiatt Ames Gus Hiatt Ernest Hiatt Otha Hiatt and daughters Harold Hudgens Kenneth Hiatt and sons Clair McDanel and daughter Clinton Albert Bates and daughters Hiteman J E Sharp Centerville Gary Pfannebecker Evening callers were Clyde Wilson and daughters Goodyear Aziz Orville Sharp and daughter Centerville
Mrs Luvada Adams and G W Peck of Ottumwa were married at 10 30 Tuesday in the office of the justice of peace Henderson at Centerville. Attendants were Mrs Rebecca Mile mon and Homer King of Moravia. Mrs Peck wore an old rose dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. Mr Peck wore a blue suit. They will reside in Moravia.
The Taylorettes 4H club met at Wanda McIlwain home on Wednesday June 20 1951. With no president Charlene Burns chaired the meeting. Members present included Nancy Boblenz Margaret Mary Ellen Condra Donna Underwood Caroline Burns Wanda McIlwain Sharon O Connell and others. The group discussed vegetables in diet and cooking methods. Door prize went to Charlene Burns and refreshments were served by Wanda and her mother. Next meeting July 18 at Mrs Mary Burns in Moravia with Donna Underwood hosting.
The Clover Leaf club held its annual picnic on June 24 at Centerville park. Attendees included numerous local families such as the Tarbells the Penfields the Sheldon and Dicks clans and several others.
A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson northwest of town on Sunday hosted courtesy for Clyde Wilson and daughters of Good year Arizona and for André Youngstrom and son Andy of Phoenix spending the summer in Peoria Tl. Attending were many local residents including Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hawk and others with the Hawk and Wilson families present.
Preston Hedgecock family gathers for a Sunday reunion at the Hedgecock home. Attending are Emery and wife and son David of Salisbury Maryland, Belva Wenig and daughter from Los Angeles, Rex and Robert Murdy of Moline, Ill, Hugh and Howard Alexander with Theodore Murdy and son from Moulton, followed by afternoon visitors Leonard Palmer.
The Union office asks readers to bring or mail photos of Moravia’s first church and first school along with other pioneer images. Pictures will be preserved and protected from damage.
A reception and basket shower followed morning services for Rev. Martin Greer and his family at Grace Methodist Church. Dinner was enjoyed in the church dining room with short talks by the Rev and Mrs Greer. Kitchen duties were led by Mrs William Gardner and Mrs Mearl Walter.
The Brompton school reunion is set for July 8 at the Brompton school house with a basket dinner at noon. All members and friends are cordially invited. Secretary Mrs Lula R Tillmont invites attendance.
A surprise party Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt’s country home honored Bobby Whicker who departs July 2 for military service. Attending were the Easter and Robb families, the Bivins, Hiatt clan, and others, while Sgt and Mrs Richard Robb and Kim of Tampa and the Thomas Robb family could not attend.
A picnic dinner at Albia City Park Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Neff and their relatives from Rockford Illinois. Attendees included Edna Neff Flora Jones Dorin Wailes Sincox and families, plus VanDorin and Faber relatives and guests Jerry Floyd McFall and Clell VanDorin.
The June Evangelical United Brethren church night observed Friday with 55 attendees. Program included Led by Mrs M K Blackman, prayers by Rev Evan Stroud, readings by David Murdy and Jean and Jay Taylor, Mary Rose Matin. Trio by Carol Bro shar Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond and a duet by Mardeena and Deloris Hiatt. Refreshments served by Mrs Otha Taylor and Mrs Emery Hiatt. July night committee named for program Mrs Evan Stroud and Mrs Claude Hawk and for refreshment Mrs Buell Taylor and Mrs Fred Hammond.
CHAS. BROSHAR announces a one day early opening for his barber shop on Tuesday evening July 3 instead of the usual July 4 schedule. The notice moves the hours forward to accommodate customers needing services before the holiday.
Moravia's early business life features Harvey Tisue and Levi Broshar forming a mercantile partnership, later evolving to Broshar & Son and then Broshar Brothers before dissolution in 1942. A May 5, 1894 cyclone devastated Main Station, destroying Methodist church and injuring residents, with one death. The Turner family built a local hardware and furniture business, expanding into home appliances and a Turner Funeral Home, while community life included revival meetings and annual Dunkard church festivals.
Postmaster Don Pettibone reports Milwaukee trains 25 and 26 will stop here to board passengers and mail. Train 25 to Kansas City stops at 2:54 a.m. and Train 26 toward Muscatine and Chicago stops at 11:33 p.m. Local post office will dispatch all mail and parcel post on both trains, with star routes bringing mail from nearby communities for connections.
Rebekah lodge meets at I O O F hall with 20 members. Plans set for a joint officer installation on July 9 with Mystic Rebekah lodge. Traveling emblem to be presented by Moravia chapter.
The Urbana Commandoes 4H club held two events in June. A June 12 weiner roast at Rogen Leffler and Sammy Leffler's home featured demonstrations on contoured carpentry levels and inoculating legume seed. A June 24 club tour visited 13 members' farms, with about 60 attendees seeing beef dairy swine sheep and agronomy projects. Ray Schubat and Lloyd Reid assisted with photos grooming demonstrations and activities. The group gathered at Marlon Fisher's home at 8 am and ended at Lake Wapello around 2 pm with a picnic and short business meeting naming Rogen Leffler as delegate to the Ames Short Course starting June 25.
Robert A. Tucker earned a Bachelor of Science at graduation exercises at Denver University for 1900 students. He will move to Indianapolis to join a state food and agriculture firm paper. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cephas Tucker and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Day of Ottumwa and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Tucker, deceased.
The program committee met at the Community building Monday evening chaired by Mrs. Karl Tuttle to plan a three day centennial festival. Local organizations attend to outline a pageant or panorama of the community’s growth using early costumes and historical items. Members urged residents to lend heirlooms and antiques and report displays to Mrs. Tuttle or Mrs. John VanZanie, with possible displays in public windows and a grand finale fireworks show. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday July 5 at the Community building.
Storms bring lightning strikes to the area. A barn at J. L. Johnson farm north of town was hit Monday night, killing two calves. A horse was struck in the Adelt neighborhood, and minor damage occurred at the Virgil Johnson home Saturday evening.
Mrs. Wm Gardner reports her brother-in-law Will Donahoo of Richmond Washington underwent major surgery Monday. The Donahoos, formerly of Moray, recently visited relatives here and grew ill about a week ago.
Swain's announces extended hours through the season with Wednesday night store hours. The notice highlights a summer schedule for early evening shopping and customer access.
Mr and Mrs Wm K McKnabb welcomed a daughter Janet Kay born June 21 in Dallas Texas. Mr and Mrs Dwight Main of Des Moines celebrated an 8 lb baby girl born June 21 at Mercy hospital with Birdie Main as grandmother. Mr and Mrs John Hiner of Davenport welcomed a daughter Johnette Colene born June 20 at St Joseph hospital Centerville, weighing 7 lb 6 oz. Grandparents include Rex Haver of Moravia and John Hiner of Oakdale.
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