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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
4
Moravia will host a July 16 street celebration with a free train ride in the park for youngsters, weather permitting. The Moravia chapter of the O and S will sponsor an evening ice cream social, a band concert, and possibly other groups selling ice cream and providing entertainment.
Aileen Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner attends the Methodist Youth Caravan Training Center in Nashville Tennessee preparing for volunteer service with local Methodist churches over six weeks. She joins 170 college age youths and 42 adult counselors who will form Caravan teams this summer serving 255 churches in the United States Cuba and Hawaii.
Moravia business houses including grocery stores will be closed all day Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day causing local disruption to shopping and services.
Miss Betty Katheryn Wakefield daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Wakefield Mystic and Edward Haver son of Mr and Mrs Rex Haver Moravia Route 2 were united in marriage at the Grace Methodist church parsonage on Wednesday June 22 at 830 pm The single ring service was conducted by Rev John Grenfell Attendants were Miss Gwendolyn Blaine and Luther Castor Jr The bride wore aqua satin with white carnation corsage The couple plan to live on a farm near his parents home.
Moravia soccer? no, Moravia softball team won against Pulaski Tuesday night with three home runs by Ron Woodward Ker mit Gladfelder and Marvin Morris. The Moravia Moravia team remains atop the Chariton Valley Softball League standings despite a 4-3 loss to Tracy on Thursday. Friday hosts Tracy at Moravia, with a return game expected to be exciting. Tuesday Moravia travels to Mystic for a league contest. Junior league players and Kiwanis team from Centerville prepare for tonight’s game at Centerville, both undefeated so far this season.
Chet Broshar remains in serious condition after a blood disease treatment at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines last week. Lee Hiatt John Veach Loren Thompson and Fred Hammond traveled to Des Moines Tuesday evening to visit him.
Moravia Union outlines plans marking the 50th anniversary of the Fall Festival. The 1905 archival notes reveal early versions of the event with carnival attractions and dates October 5 to 7. The editor invites readers with information on the festival or Farmers Institute to contribute to the celebration.
The Taylorettes plan an ice cream supper Saturday night July 2 in the park following the band concert. Proceeds support group activities and community events.
The Moravia Chapter of the Eastern Star hosts an ice cream social in the park after the band concert on Saturday night July 16. Members Glenie Dicks and Dorothy Turner can provide more information.
The article covers the wedding of Miss Brain of Unionville and Mr Porrest Kaster of Moravia held at the Methodist church. Attendants wore navy and white, with bouquets of red and white. After a reception at the bride's home, the couple planned a trip east and future residence west of Unionville. Both families noted graduates of Moravia high school and current employments in Des Moines Centerville and other towns. Guests came from La Port Beg Moines Knoxville Centerville Ottumwa Newton Waukee Mystic Seymour Unionville and Moravia.
The Church of the Nazarene hosts a Sunday night program titled Through the Keyhole a Ruth life study by the youth group at 7:30. Rev Donald Tierman leads worship at 11:00 and 8:00 p.m. Evangeliatic services are Wednesdays. An annual meeting is set for Thursday. Friday prayer and fasting at noon.
The First Christian Church held Sunday schedule at 10 a.m. for Sunday School 11 a.m. for Communion and sermon and 7:30 p.m. for Bible Study on I chapter Revelations with Mrs Perry leading.
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev. John Grenfell as pastor. Sunday School superintendent Karl Tuttle oversees Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Worship service on Sunday. Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls held a Monday meeting led by Worthy Advisor Charlotte McAninch to plan a July school of instruction. An invitation from Chariton Eastern Star invites the Rainbow Assembly to Chariton to perform initiation work for the Eastern Stars there, with initiations for Mary Ellen Condra and Mary DuVal. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Mrs. C. C. Coulson and Mrs. Lealle Deedrick.
A prenuptial shower was held Thursday evening at the E U B church dining room for Miss Janie Albertson and Marion Condra whose wedding is set for Sunday July 17. Hostesses included Mrs Wendell Murdy Mrs Grant Tadlock Mrs Carl Tisue and Mrs Almont Main. Guests arranged gifts on a white and blue display and were assisted by Margaret Condre and Maxine Firkins before refreshments.
Mrs. Fannie Cullen thanks the Garden Club for the sunshine basket and gifts that brightened days. She also expresses gratitude to relatives friends and the W S C S for cards letters gifts and flowers during her illness.
The Sew and So club will hold their annual picnic Sunday July 4 at Moravia park. All former members are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs Mildred Phillis has submitted her resignation to Superintendent A R Fenton as instructor of the fourth grade. Mr and Mrs Phillis reside in Denver Colorado. The annual board meeting Friday night will close the year’s business and set the budget for the coming term. The board may fill vacancies with current applications.
Miss Evelyn Callen and Eugene McCrory wed at the Church of Christ in Albia with 60 guests. Ev ening ceremony featured Dewey Lark, lilac and pink decor, and a four tier cake. The couple, both Moravia graduates, will reside in Moravia after a short wedding trip.
Mrs Earl Henderson and Mrs Lyle Hopkins hosted a Tuesday bridal shower for the recent bride Mrs Boyd Paxston at Mrs Clifford Paxston home in Mora via. Guests played games, the honoree opened gifts, and pink and white decorations complemented refreshments of ice cream rolls mints coffee and koolade.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchings of Washington DC announce the birth of a son on June 22 weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces named Robert Edward. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Cloyed of Moravia and Mr and Mrs W E Hutchings of Maxwell.
Mrs. Burdett Cox expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the king deeds shown during hospitalization and to all blood donors. She says it will never be forgotten.
A note from Erle Bowen, chairman of the Appanoose county Traffic Safety Committee, promotes Slaughter Weekend No 2. He cites a sketch map showing Appanoose and Monroe counties among sixteen in the state with no fatalities this year and urges safe driving to avoid a traffic fatality. Have a happy weekend and drive safely.
Mary Araminta Haddock 91 died at 4 30 pm Saturday June 25 at Smith hospital Albia after a broken hip last December a Moravia resident for many years she moved to Albia six years ago lived with daughter Goldie Craft at 625 Benton Ave East Survived by daughter Harriett Stoops Conrad two brothers Herman Stoops Keokuk J A Stoops Des Moines five grandchildren one great grandson and a host of friends Husband Robert Clark Haddock died 1932 son Harry died 1953 Funeral services 2 00 pm Tuesday June 28 at home in Albia conducted by Lewis General Home Moravia Rebekah lodge death burial at Moravia cemetery
John Nowels aged 73, longtime Moravia resident, died Sunday June 26 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after a stroke. Born September 22 1882 in Appanoose County, he moved to Moravia in 1891. Survived by wife Eula Johnson Nowels, daughter Dorothy Saber, one granddaughter, two sisters Mrs. Alonzo Turner and Mrs. Edward George, and several siblings. Funeral services Monday at 1:30 p.m. from Turner funeral home with Rev. John Grenfell officiating. burial in Moravia Cemetery.
Eighty seven youths attended the Albia district skating party held Thursday evening at the Hill top skating rink. Mr. L. B. Foster of Lovilla led in the singing of choruses and conducted a short devotional period. Delegations from E U B churches at Seymour Albia Chariton Souilia Bethel and Moravia with their counsellors attended.
In honor of their 40th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo hosted a cooperative dinner at their home Sunday. They received numerous gifts. Attending were Mrs. Russell Brown, Mr. and Mrs Dick Brown, John Exline and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lacker, Mr. and Mrs. RS Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Haver, Mr. Vin…
Desmond E White 77 longtime Udell area farmer died June 23 in Albia after months of illness in Laughlin hospital Kirksville and Monroe county hospital. He married Caroline Dooley in 1902 and had two sons Lester and Joe plus daughters Marie Cucchiara and Ferne Bergan. Funeral June 25 at Turner funeral home with burial at Oakland cemetery Centerville.
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love and sympathy after the loss of our husband and father Dess White Alec for floral tributes Mrs Dess White and family
Ten members of Wesley Chapel MYF completed a week at Lake Darling near Brighton with Rev Banka Doggett as counselor. From the Lottumwa district, 110 youths attended the first camp. The group included Leanne Heckman Nancy Roblenz Lester Dooley Madge Lee Suzanne Stuber Janet Phillips Glen Phillips Donald Hampton Ronald Hampton and Nancy Lindley. A hayride and weiner roast was held Wednesday for 25 others not at camp.
The Espy reunion is scheduled for Sunday in Centerville Park. The event details note a gathering on July 3 with attendees expected from the local community.
The Stocker reunion will be held Sunday July 10 in Moravia.
The 24th annual reunion will be held at Brompton schoolhouse on Sunday July 10 with a basket dinner at noon. Members and friends are cordially invited. Lula R. Tillmont, Sec.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore learn their son Bill has been promoted to Private First Class and is out of the hospital. Pfc Virgil W Moore US 55491206 is listed at APO 201 San Francisco California. Dale Arnold is stationed in Puerto Rico with first day temperature 110 degrees at HQ HQ Co New York NY.
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