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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

4

Smith-Weinman Nuptials at Grace Methodist Church

Miss Varina Smith and James H. Weinman wed at Grace Methodist Church Moravia in a candlelit ceremony at 4 pm Sunday June 26. Rev Herman A Smith officiated. Attendants included Marilyn Broshart and bridesmaids in gold, with Joseph Weinman as best man and several ushers. The reception served 200 guests in the church parlors. The couple, both Simpson College alumni, will reside in Waukee Iowa after a western motor trip.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Varina Smith Howard K. Smith Mooravia James H. Weinman Harry Weinman Indianola Herman A. Smith Waukee Iowa Geneva Devine Yes Moines Ars Charles McInnes Des Moines Kenneth Heitkamp Detroit Michigan Marilyn Broshart Waterloo Robert Day Marjorie Moses Alarec Joseph B. Weinman Denver Colorado Richard Smith James Hoyman Harold Kent Maridyn Hearth Carty More Jean More Hugo Johnson Walden Smith Effie Weithmann Mary Rose Main Georgiana Winsley Marilyn Smith Carolyn More Walds Smith Marilyn Wiatt Richard Veach al Knud West Boston Wicianela Harlan Lumber Co Kenneth Harry Brow C. K. Weinmaiun Mi Weinmann M Hoyman James Hoeynan Ernest Shaw My Weinman Alice Holmes Blanche Smith Vete Schreier Mildred Kent Howard A. Bue N. van Viiet Me D. McCoy Bertray Beans

Rain Cuts Short Local Softball Action All Week

Persistent rain curtailed softball play across the week. All-Star and Unionville game halted after one inning with tied score, Juniors Wert to Udell and All-Stars activities washed out, Easter Coal Co and Main Station games shortened, and Albia’s Fox Garage clashes affected by showers. Upcoming fixtures include All-Stars vs Ottumwa on June 28 and later games against Albia and Ottumwa in July.

Unionville Jane Udell Easter Coal Company Oebler Bros. Jra Albia Farm Bureau All-Stars Ottumwa Legion Easter Coal Co Pox Garage Kester Coal Co Gardier Hatchery Fox Garage Ron Woodward AME Stars Albia Ay Allia Siath Ndaser al Albia Ba Guts Ft. Pepper Guumsiva Ducal Dimond

Death notices fragment from Luton Week

Fragmentary obituary items from Luton Week report Kilston Mountain Wie Rulstori nee Anna Tedp ler of oH Abn Muie vene wrt bb he wad Mairled sre oat Une Methodist vkeien ne dats. There were the pb iron hood I Hab tun at dipmie Rintetun Mubtesla Nat oLwh. Staite Ai Valit Kei forags Sara Neb é ii Ma. Gea Besa This taunt ob Mu Vuuve ate Ey bey.

Luton Kilston Mountain Rulstori Anna Dipmie Bey

Moravia Stores To Close Monday Under Booster Club Resolution

Moravia booster club passes resolution ordering all Moravia stores closed for the day Monday. The measure aims to create a long weekend and gives merchants a rare day off.

The Moravia

Moravia Fall Festival Dates Set for September Weekend

The Moravia Fall Festival dates were announced for September 22 23 and 24 to align with crop maturity and larger displays. Dams for the Binkesburg Corn Carnival are scheduled for September 15 16 and 17 in preparation for the Macravia Festival.

Moravia Binkesburg

Legion Picnic to Name G I Farmer Candidate at County Meet

Appanoose county American Legion plans a county wide picnic at Centerville park on Sunday July 24. A cooperative noon dinner followed by games swimming and entertainment is planned. Each Legion past will nominate a G I farmer candidate with achievements listed to county commander Harry Pearson by June 30. Local farm groups will judge and pick a winner for district and state competition. Doyle Nampton and family were state winners last year. Richard Verh handles Moravia Post applications. Visitors from Albia Post attended. luncheon was served by the Legion Auxiliary.

Appanonse County Association of the American Legion Legion Legion and Legion Auxiliary Centerville Park Nick Sin Ideal G.I. Farmer Fam Lily Harry Pearson Appanoose County Doyle Nampton Ining Richard Verh Moravia Post Alhia Legion Auxiliary

City Council Buys Tar Melting Kettle

The city council purchased a 105 gallon tar kettle to repair streets. The machine melts tar and uses a pressure system to spread it on gravel, filling ruts. Delivery is expected late this week, with street repairs to begin soon depending on tar and gravel conditions.

Purich

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting

Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker led the Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 session at the LOOF hall with Mrs Carl Black named convention secretary after Mrs D E Bishop declined. G L Gallaher received initiation. installation of officers planned for the first July meeting. Refreshments included ice cream wafers and coffee served by Mr and Mrs Plannebecker. 26 attended.

Ralph Pfannebecker Moravia Rebekah Lodge Lo.o.f. Hall Carl Black D. E. Bishop G. L. Gallaher Plannebecker

Blumenstock Returns From Oklahoma Hospital Stay

Mrs. Fred Blumenstock returned home Wednesday from the Western hospital in Clintes Purh where she had been a patient for six weeks. Carrick left Monday to bring her home. Her daughter Mrs. Harry Dissinger of Perry was with her at Cluiun, ae Permapanhead to assist. Mrs. Blumenstock’s friends are glad she is home but she will be confined to bed for several weeks.

Fred Blumenstock Western Hospital Clintes Purh Carrick Harry Dissinger Perry Cluiun

Plane tragedy claims life of John J. Davis near Moravia

John J. Davis, a Marine Corps veteran and Albia Airways mechanic, died after his spraying plane crashed while attempting takeoff at a private field 14 miles west of Moravia. Witnesses Kenneth Gladfelder and son Robert watched the crash as the heavy spray load and soft fields slowed the plane. Davis, 27, was treated at Smith Hospital and Des Moines Veterans Hospital before passing away Monday morning. He leaves a widow Blanding Cowell and two children with a third expected in September. funeral arrangements pending.

Moravia John Davis Trenton Wilson John Lloyd Brown REA Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Davis Robert Gladfelder Mr. Gladfelder Gladfelders Willian 1Xenton Wilson Turner Smith Hospital Aida Des Moines Albia Police Knoxville Police Highway Patrol Albia Knoxville Veterans Hospital Marine Corps Albia Airways Roy Brooke Albis Motor Car Art Stagner Brooke John J. Davis Bloomficht Oskalonsa Blanding Cowell Glenn Cowell Moulton Michael Linda Ces Poo Albis Bavtal Bluoufield

Moravia Superintendent I J Hickman resigns for Hamburg post

Superintendent Irving J Hickman submitted his resignation to the Moravia board of education at a special meeting. He will move to Hamburg Iowa to serve as superintendent there and will return to Moravia to serve until about August 5 assisting the board in securing a replacement and moving. His four years at Moravia are noted for building a strong school and civic involvement. The community wishes him and his family well in the new opportunity.

Irving J. Hickman Moravia Hickman Caere Hamburg

Donkey Ball Night Slated By American Legion

Donkey ball returns this Thursday at 8:00 P M under the American Legion sponsorship. Team captains are Larry Brooks Max Mc Donough Maurice Walter and Ralph Pfannedecker with players mainly local businessmen and ball players. If rain forces a postponement, tickets remain valid for the rescheduled date.

American Legion Larry Brooks Max McDonough Maurice Walter Ralph Pfannedecker

Carolyn Boyer Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday Party

Thirteen friends joined Carolyn Boyer for a quiet birthday event Monday evening, June 27, with games, ice cream, cake, and orangeade. Guests included Doyle Bri, Patty Waster, Wanda Cochran, Novia Cochran, Rex Foster, Joann Benge, Clell McDanes, Dean Tomlin, Twyla Foster, Roberta Beng, Judy, Kenleth, and Ronald Buyer.

Carolyn Boyer Doyle Bri Patty Waster Wanda Cochran Novia Cochran Rex Foster Joann Benge Clell McDanes Dean Tomlin Twyla Foster Roberta Beng Judy Kenleth Ronald Buyer

Elson Sells Property to Mrs Gideon and Others

M H Elson transfers property to Mrs Gideon and to Lizzie Al Gideon, mother of Mrs Roy Cid ton of Pulaski. The deed indicates possession around the daly Sth with details truncated in the record.

M. H. Elson Gideon AL. H. Elson Vocatinal Agriculture Instructos Mars Lizzie al Gideon Roy Cidton Pulaski Posavesion

Public Sale Date for Two Homes Planned

Public sale notice announces two houses to be sold Saturday afternoon in Maravia at 10 oclock. Household goods and furniture to be sold. The sale is conducted by M H Eld, the notice states. Proceeds or details listed under local notice by The Union.

Maravia Joan M. H EL Todsehuld Unstate

Moravia Dog Agalon Wins at County Field Trials

At Sunday field trials near Fairview School, Moravia dog Agalon owned by Richard Proctor won first among 47 entrants. Other top dogs include 1st Line Spot owned by Bernard Hays Albia 2nd Line Brunt owned by Richard Proctor 8th Line Nobo Bill owned by J O Swaim Deakesville.

Appano Fomise County Coon Hunters Assn Brunt Richard Proctor Moravia Fairview School 1St Line Spot Bernard Hays Albia 2Nd Line Richard Provtov 8Id Line Nobo Bill J. O. Swaim Deakesville

Mrs Opal Barton Honored at Cooperative Dinner

Mrs Opal R Barton of Ira visited Centerville and Mystic relatives as family members gathered for a cooperative dinner. Adve Lua and Samuel entertained. other attendees included Mr Charles Lome, Mrs Cle, Mrs Pintl Line, and Ora telly at Mystic.

Adve Lua Samuel Meee Mets Opal R Barton Ira Centerville Mystic Lome Cle Pintl Ora Telly Miele Hajib Siu Tich Paul Keeshep Ad Centerville Sud Atta Slee Turner Ringhatts

Brompton Scholar Hobbs Annual Religion Jules 10

The event to be held at the home with transportation by bus. State tid fetenids are dikited. Laks Wo Tillwodr Secretary meen.

Brompton Schoar Hobbs Relnion Jely Wanda Bundi Laks Tillwodr Meen

Fegeetat Tale of Hudev and Beier Sprains

A fragmented report describes two players named Hudev and Beier amid a tense scene. Beier suffers an ankle or shoulder sprain while Mbolin and Yul are mentioned in passing as part of the same event. The text is garbled but centers on injuries during play.

United Brethren Church Service Schedule Notice

Church notice lists Earl E Rabuck as pastor and Harold Mason as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 50 a m Worship at 7 00 p m Youth Fellowship 8 00 p m Preaching and Thursday Prayer Meeting at 8 00 p m All invited to worship and attend services in the listed times and days.

United Brethren Church Earl E. Rabuck Harold Mason

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Sunday Services

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa conducts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Minister Wauneita McConnell leads. Wesley Methodist Church holds 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and morning service.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Wauneita McConnell Wesley Methodist Church

Church schedule at Nazarene with varied meetings

Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9:00 a m led by M Johnson and Superintendent. Evening service at 7:30 p m. Young people and Juniors meet at 7 p m and 8 p m respectively. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00 p m. Pastor F A Hahn presiding.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hahn

Price Gideon Observes 85th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Elmer Lockman hosted a dinner Sunday in honor of Price Gideon turning 85. Attending were Ivy Gideon of Pulaski Walter Gideon and family near Confidence and WL Bivin with spouse.

Elmer Lockman Price Gideon Ivy Gideon Pulaski Walter Gideon WL. Bivin

Birthday Party for Sandra Whitehead Distinguishes Guests

Mrs Ablarence Whitehead hosted a Wind party for her daughter Sandee second birthday on June 2 in Sacredas. Attendees included Mrs Wayne Brace, Mrs Delbert Richard, Mrs Van Wath god Remuie, Mrs Edward McCord, Orville James Mare Hhiy Mis, Raymond Perry, Richard fiewiee McCombs and Cole fucu, Mrs Harald Arge, Mrs B P Winterhold, Linda and Larry Lee, Mrs Whitehead, Ruby White-Usher, Mrs Clyde Dicks, Mrs Heellyee and Donia Bese. Guests served cake and refreshments and a balloon was given to all.

Ablarence Whitehead Sandee Sacredas Waynett Brace Delbert’ de Richard Mas Dim van Wath God Remuie Edward McCord Orville James Mare Hhiy Mis Raymond Perry Richard Mes Fiewiee McCombs Cole Fucu Harald

Card of Thanks From Lewy to Ameican Lewie Auanlnty

A thank you note expresses gratitude to Ameican Lewie Auanlnty Sue and the wonderful Sue AelTs tl stew Mar for a beautiful basket. Mrs. Howard and others are thanked as well for their kindness and support.

Sue AelTs Mrs. Howard

Four Sisters Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries in June

A cooperative dinner was held at the Russell Burns home on Butcher's Day, Sunday June 19, to honor wedding anniversaries. Among those celebrated were Mr and Mrs Alin Poster, Mr and Mrs David Weeten, Mr and Mrs Leon Bans, and Mr and Mrs Russell Burns, with multiple relatives in attendance.

Russell Burns Pmae Alin Poster David Weeten Leon Bans Russell ‘Burns Vihers Palie Boyer Luta Berry Jeans Rex Poste Larry Weaton Maxine Paul Orau Karen Jouleue Jimmi Burns

Golden Rule Meeting Arranged by Cniu anviler at Moravia Lodge

Cniu Anviler will bring the Golden Rule meeting to Moravia Lodge on July 7. Eastern and Alussosang travel to Lbis Ajick dieting. Sale.

Cniuanviler Golden Rule Seuville Moravia Alussosang Lbis Ajick

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