Richard Smith Takes Third in Oratorical Contest
Richard Smith son of Mr and Mrs H K Smith placed third in the Fifth District American Legion oratorical contest held Friday evening at Oskaloosa Paul Deokek of Oskaloosa won first Phyllis Ginsberg of Ottumwa was second Contestants came from Albia Newton and Monroe Smith represented Appanoose county with Basil Cowell Post sponsoring his entry Judges were from Central College Pella and his Moravia high school coach Miss Lucile Hackett accompanied him to Oskaloosa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
H. K. Smith
American Legion
Oskaloosa
Paul DeoKek
Phyllis Ginsberg
Ottumwa
Albia
Newton
Monroe
Richard
Central College
Pella
Lucile Hackett
Moravia High School
Smith
Donald Nash
Appannonse County
Basil Cowell Post
The
American Legion Holds Regular Meeting Moravia Post Plans Memorial Day Service
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion held its regular meeting to plan Memorial Day observances on May 30 at 11 am with cooperation from Moravia churches the high school band and Booster Club. Members praised the basketball team and Donkey Basketball participants and noted Richard Smith placed third in an oratorical contest at Oskaloosa. Officers were elected Delma June Veach reelected president and Albert a Rick vice president. The next meeting March 22 will host the county Legion and Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Richard Veach
Loren Thompson
Harold Burton
Moravia
Moravia Booster Club
Legion
Richard Smith
Oskaloosa
Paul Stafford
Zell Callen
Fred Hammond
Jack Spencer
Bill Luse
John Veach
The
Legion Auxiliary
Pearson
Mrs Palmer Is Hostess For E T C Club Meeting
Mrs Leonard Palmer entertained the E T C club Thursday in a pleasant afternoon. Mrs Albert Wench led the entertainment and the hostess served delicious refreshments after the roll response Windy Tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
E.T.C. Club
Albert Wench
Progressive Club Meets for Thursday Evening Social
The progressive club met Thursday evening with Mrs. John Veach and four guests including Mrs. John Robinson Mrs. A G Brushar of Water lus Men 14s Hickman and Mrs Co OM attending Bridge was played with Mrs. Mc Fathdge winning the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
John Veach
John Robinson
A. G. Brushar
Hickman
Co OM
McFathdge
Gerald Morgan
Kincade Family Mourns Dad in Indiana
Earl Williams father of Mrs. Dewey Kincade died Tuesday night at his home in Hammond Indiana. The Kinacdes were there on business when he passed. He was not seriously ill. His mother survives. Williams was well known in Moravia and visited his daughter here last summer. Funeral services will be held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Williams
Dewey Kincade
Hammond
Indiana
Public sale set near Moravia with March date
Newton K. Long advertises a public sale four miles west of Moravia next Tuesday March 16 at 11 30 a m. Long plans to operate a milk pasteurizing plant in Moravia. If you plan a sale, The Union will print sale bills and ads to reach a wide audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton K. Long
Moravia
Newton
E F Wilson Observes Eightieth Birthday in Moulton Centerville
Community members from Moulton Centerville Woodward and nearby areas gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of E F Wilson with a basket dinner and visiting. Relatives included the Wright, Wilson, Cloyed and Main families plus neighbors who later helped host another dinner on Monday, marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wright
Dana
Moulton
R. C. Wilson
Mardeena
Jay
Junior White
Centerville
Edna Dyphon
Woodward
Carl Cloyed
Birdie Main
John and
Paul
Jake Sutter
John oJhnson
Alice Wilson
Dwight
Wilson
Roy Adams Accepts Post With Firestone Tire
Mr and Mrs Roy Adams and their children visit his parents as Roy shifts from Storm Lake to employment with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company confirming a regional job change and family arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adams
Firestone
Bert Adams
Storm Lake
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Merry Homemakers Club Holds Meeting
The Merry Homemakers 4 H club met Friday night March 6 with Peggy Hopkins. Officers and members led group singing and the Pledge of Allegiance then shared discussions on My Garden Plan and Cooking Breakfast Cereal. Barbara Walker and Peggy Hopkins gave talks while guests and leaders attended. refreshments followed with multiple members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Homemakers 4+H club
Peggy Hopins
Barbara Walker
Peggy Hopns
Jo Annardner
Peggy Hopkins
Mary Izabeth Laird
Ethel McCloud
Ey Moffitt
Elizabeth
Jetta Rowan
Mildred Thompson
Clifford Walker
Mra
Lyle Hopkins
Joe Gardner
McCloud
Clifford Iker
Joe
Carol
Pking
Dale
Billy
Double Eight Club meets at Bisby home Thursday
Members of the Double Eight club gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bisby with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Evana and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse assisting. All members attended except Emil Halden and Ceri Black due to illness in the latter's family. Four tables of cards played. prizes awarded to Mrs. Art Turner, Harold Mason, Mrs. Harold Mason and Cecil Coulson. Refreshments included sandwiches, salad, heavenly hash and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight
L. F. Bisby
Howard Evana
T. J. Luse
Emil Halden
Phoenix
Arizona
Ceri Black
Joan
Art Turner
Harold Mason
Cecil Coulson
Mrs Rabuck Hosts 20th Century Reading Club
Mrs Earl Rabuck welcomed 20th Century Reading club members Tuesday afternoon. Members named noted women in response to rail calls. Mrs T B Cameron presented a biography of Mary Livermore, Mrs C L Hartinger spoke on Madame Curie, and Mrs John Dodd discussed the Bible character Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
20Th Century Reading Club
T. B. Cameron
Mary Livermore
C. L. Hartinger
Madame Curie
John Dodd
Ruth
Monroe County Farm Bureau Reaches 625 Members This Year
Yarn families in Monroe County join Farm Bureau as Org Director Herbert Buttis reports a county quota of 625 members for 1948, likely reached by April 1. Last year the county paid dues with a strong increase, while statewide dues indicate a rising membership across the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Farm Bureau
Herbert Buttis
Quanty
Charles Foster Dies at 69 Obituary at Moravia
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home for Charles Alonzo Foster who died Saturday at his Moravia home at 1 30 pm aged 69 years one month and one day He suffered a heart attack and leaves a wife Bertha McKim with seven daughters and four sons plus 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Interment was in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Funeral Home
Charles Alonzo Foster
Moravia
Appanoose County
James
Delilah Foster
Bertha McKim
Velda Lavern
Carl Davis
Milo
Loren Buckingham
Rose Hill
Guy Bales
Knoxville
Vivian Perry
Rockford, Il
Dean Monroe
Vista Calif
Wayne Wilson
Ottumwa
Lester Lewis
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles F
Rose
Through the Garden Gate by The Gardner's Wife
A nostalgic home decor piece celebrates simple planting choices that shape a home. It cites Edgar Guest and a nursery slogan, recalls grandmothers crossing west with keepsakes, and urges planting a single shrub or root to anchor a dwelling. Church notices and a Bible reading idea conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gardner
Rubber Man to Perform at Moravia Theatre
A special attraction appears on Wednesday night March 10 during the Moravia Theatre amateur contest program. The Rubber Man will demonstrate acrobatic feats such as walking on knees with feet out front and placing both feet over the head, among other stunts, for copies distributed at the post office on Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Moravia Theatre
Public 13 Invited Ober Magician at High School
On Tuesday March 16 at 3 00 PM a magician will perform in the high school gymnasium. No admission charge. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ober
Red Cross Drive Tackles Moravia Canvassing
Mrs Zell Callan appointed chair of the Red Cross Drive in Moravia with solicitors including Mrs Kenneth Condra Miss para George Firkins Howard Carson E Hawk Chester Broshar Don Wolf J Hickman Gerald Morgan Erehie Martin and Garnet McDonough. Canvassing work started this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callan
Red Cross
Moravia
Kenneth Condra
N, Para
George Firkins
Howard Carson
E. Hawk Chester Broshar
Don Wolf
J. Hickman
Gerald Morgan
Erehie Martin
Garnet McDonough
Church Services and Meetings At Local Church
The Church of Christ led by Minister Clarence Schaffner holds Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Eugene McCror leads a service. Bible study from Matthew chapters 10 11 and 12. Women’s Council meets at Mrs Harry DuVall’s home on Wednesday. Read your Bible and come prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Eugene McCror
Matt
Women's Council
Mra
Harry DuVall
Grace Methodist Church Morarta Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church Morarta announces Sunday activities with Pastor John C. Davis. Sunday School at 10:00 led by Delmar Dowd, sermon at 11:00 titled A Man of Sorrows and Acquainted With Grief Isaiah 63 3, Passion Sunday. M Y F Group meets at 6:00 with counselor Mrs Karl Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Morarta
John C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Thia
Karl Tuttle
Kenneth Daniels
Shrubs for Spring Color A Gardeners Guide
A reader shares favorites for beautifying home grounds with hardy shrubs. Spirea varieties such as Spires Van Hoveite and Spirea Thunbergii are discussed along with lilacs and flowering quince. The piece notes Bridal Wreath, Chinese Beauty bush, snowball lilac substitutes, and honeysuckles as reliable choices for robust growth and cross pollinator appeal.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Change
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Harold Mayon, worship at 10:60 a.m., Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m., music and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting moved from Wednesday. Friday evening the W.S.W.S. meets with Mrs. John Dille. officers to be elected and Lincoln pennies encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mayon
W.S.W.S
John Dille
Sunshine Ladies Meet With Rissie Gladfelder
The Sunshine ladies gathered Wednesday March 3 with Rissie Gladfelder. Attendees included Nellie Mamie Edna Lucille Mamie Louise Mildred Norma Lee Jessie Celia Mary Ellen Mike Leah and others. Visitors were Sean Main Dennis Argo Vera Boyer and Butch Veva joined later. Jessie won a gift in games and Lucille guessed the mystery box. Next meeting set for April 7 at Mamie Cordes with Veva Boyer. bring 10es for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Ladies
Rissie Gladfelder
Nellie
Mamie
Edna
Lucille
Louise
Mildred
Norma Lee
Jessie
Celia
Mary Ellen
Mike
Leah
Sean Main
Dennis
Argo
Vera Boyer
Butch
Veva
Bissie
Mamie Cordes
Veva Boyer
Mrs Hiner Hosts Jolly Dozen Circle Meeting
Mrs Esther Hiner welcomed the Juily Dozen Circle on Thursday March 4. The afternoon featured setting and quilting hummingbird blocks and sharing refreshments prepared by the hostess. Guests included Mrs Hazel Boyer of Doveland and Mrs Lixzie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hiner
Jolly Dozen
Esther Hiner
Hazel Boyer
Doveland
Celorade
Lixzie Taylor
Notice of Woman's Society meeting with Mary Ward
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet with Mary Ward on March 17 at 2 pm. Gladsie Penningive, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mary Ward
Gladsie Penningive
Seertary
In Appreciation for Kind Thoughts and Hospital Stay
Expression of gratitude for support received while in the hospital. The note thanks Mrs Haiev Stuckes and others who offered help and cards, with appreciation for the caring kind acts during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiev Stuckes
Interest Is High In School Election
A Moravia Independent School District election attracted 193 voters. Frank Lathen and M H Johnson won three-year terms with 92 and 104 votes respectively. Jay Oehler and Karl Tuttle trailed with 89 and 88 votes. Dilless led for treasurer with 151 votes while Zell Deshi received 114 for Appsnoose County Board of Education. Karl Fischer 68. At Udell, Deal 110 and Fischer 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Independent
Frank Lathen
M. H. Johnson
Johnson
Lathen
Jay Oehler
Karl Tuttle
John Dilless
Zell Deshi
Appsnoose County
Senior Play Therell Come A Day Mar 16 at MHS Gym
The senior class play Therell Come A Day by Ruth and Nathan Hale will be presented in the M H S Gym Tuesday evening March 16 at 8 00 oclock It is a three act comedy produced by special arrangement with The Heuer Publishing Company Cedar Rapids Iowa The cast includes Eloise Lillian Rick Lindy Janey Sawyer Mather Helen Taylor Beatrice Phyllis Easter Julie Patty Sawyer Mr McDoughee Gene Boyer Mrs McDoughee Leta Stevens Miss Mennen Peggy Hopkins Gertie Marilyn Jacobson Father John Wilson Kenny Leroy Richard Gough Aur Emil Skippy Broshar Bill Richard McDanel Pollyakoff Jack Broshar Mr Bounce Lavern McDanel Mr Peekin David Thompson Mr Beamer Jack Broshar Director Supt I J Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Nathan Hale
M.H.S
The
Heuer Publishing Company
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Saat
Eloise
Lillian Rick
Lindy
Janey Sawyer
Mather
Helen Taylor
Beatrice
Phyllis Easter
Julie
Patty Sawyer
Mr. McDoughee
Gene Boyer
Mrs. McDoughee
Letters of Thanks From Holland Reach Doorn Widow
The Twentieth Century club sent a 70 pound box of clothes food and supplies to Mrs V D Brink of Doorn Holland in January 1948 via the Hark relief agency. Doorn residents express deep gratitude noting the gifts fit well despite wartime hardship and floods. Sophia Jensen also letters in gratitude while sending a family photo and a translation credit is given to Mary De Cook of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
V. D. Brink
Koestier
Doorn
Holland
Hark Relief Agency
New York
Madamese
Misa Betty Wilson
America
Ageain
Sophia Jensen
Mary de Cook
Pella
John van Zusute
Morsvin
Purvis Infant Rushed To Hospital After Chest Illness
Carl Gene Purvis age six months was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville last Wednesday for treatment of a deep chest ailment. He was later taken Thursday to the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Purvis of Mystic near Peru for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gene Purvis
Francie Purvis
St. Joseph Hyspital
Centerville
Ray Purvis
Weg
Moravia Booster Club Meeting Friday Night
The Moravia Booster Club will meet Friday evening March 12 at the Legion Home with supper at 6 30 served by the Legion Auxiliary. Arrange ment committee members are Chester Bro shar Paul Broshar and John Dille. Some members wish to join but have not paid 1948 dues. John Dille, treasurer, will issue membership cards at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Legion Home
The
Legion Auxiliary
Chester Broshar
Paul Broshar
John Dille
Rebekahs Observe Golden Anniversary in Moravia
Mrs. Gerald Morgan presided as Noble Grand at Moravia Rebekah lodge’s 60th anniversary on a Wednesday evening March 3. About 60 members attended with a program including solos, a history, reminiscences, letters from distant members, a surprise 50th anniversary message, and a memory record. A cake with 50 yellow candles, light refreshments, and social time followed, with some attendees playing Rook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
Betty Harsh
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
D. E. Bishop
Harsh
Betty
Billy
Bobby
D. F. Bishop
Frank Hiatt
Eva Firkins
Imogene Hiatt
Josephine Witherby
Harold Witherby
Steeleville
Albert Witherby
Rebekahs
Taylor-ettes Meet 4-H Club Near Taylor Township
The Taylor-ettes 4-H held a March 1 meeting at Carylyn and Judy Boyer’s home. Vice-president Virginia Hiatt chaired. Fern Foster presented a canning jars demonstration. Attendees included Ann Pettibone, Fern Foster, Betty Harsh, Karleen Fischer, Virginia Hiatt, Twyle, Sophia Hilton, and Gladys Harsh. Next gathering planned at Beverly and Karleen Fishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-ettes
Carylyn
Judy Boyer
Virginia Hiatt
Fern Foster
Ann Pettibone
Dophia Hilton
Thanking Friends and Neighbours for Kindness
A brief note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbours for their care and kindness during a difficult time. The message is signed by Hilton with initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Local Charity Recognizes Community Support
A community group honors volunteers Albert Bria and others for their efforts in aiding greeng community needs and providing sympathy during recent hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bria
Moravia Iowa Biennial Election Notice 1948
Notice to qualified voters of Moravia Appanoose County Iowa that the Biennial Election for mayor treasurer and five councilmen will be held March 29 1948 at the Moravia community building polls open 8 a m to 8 p m nomination petitions due 15 days before election Dated Moravia Iowa March 10 1948 Pp K Horner mayor G B Winsler clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
Towa
K. Horner
G. B. Winsler
County cancer campaign chairs named across Iowa counties
Mrs Ofnler county cancer chairman appointed to lead the April 1948 fund drive for the American Cancer Society. H B Hook of Mason City named campaign chairman. Mrs Francis Oebler of Centerville to head Bundose county. The society aims to educate, encourage doctor visits, and expand research across multiple states and countries to reduce deaths from cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American Cancer Society
H. B. Hook
Mason City
Italy
Francis Oebler
Centerville
Apbundose County
Qehler
District of Columbia
England
Sweden
Mrs DuVall Resigns From Library Board
The library board met in March with Mrs Fred Blumenstock presiding. Harry DuVall handed in her resignation. Mayor P K Horner will submit it to council to appoint a replacement. February's output reached 303 books with 97 in a single day. Five new books were approved including a modern encyclopedia and garden encyclopedias, plus 1 Choose Freedom by Kravchenko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Harry DuVall
P. K. Horner
Kravchenka
Eastern Stars Hold Regular Meeting Moravia Chapter
Moravia chapter of the O E S held a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Special music featured a piano solo by Ann Pettibone. Refreshment committee members were C M MacPatridge and Mrs A L Guliaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
Moravia
O. E. Ss
Ann Pettibone
Mes
C. M. McPatridge
A. L. Guliaher
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice Postponed to March 17
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday March 17 at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs J Hivkuasaun Grace Vinch. Secretary Grace Vinch reports the change due to the Senior play and invites members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legiony Auxiliary
J. Hivkuasaun
Grace Vinch
Giatis Observe 557th Wedding Anniversary
A brief local notice notes Giatis observing their 557th wedding anniversary. The item mentions a familiar celebration scene with family activity and customary rituals at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giatis
Willelupe March Coulaet Hilton Report
A brief item from the period notes Willelupe March Coulaet Hilton with unclear details. The readable text suggests a person or event mention tied to a local context, but specifics remain obscured. Further readable context is needed for a precise headline and summary.
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Ser
Mabel Coulso
Delma June Veach
Albrta Rick
Phyllis Rubuck
Joan Cullen
Viola Hammond
Christian Social Relations
Leta Stevens
Mitzi Sawyer
Mary Rose Main
Jens
Alberts Rick
Carol Broshar
Mitzi Sawyel
Alberta
Rick
Phylis Rebuck
Delma Veach
Ireta Stevens
Mitzi Sawvel
Paul Mayer
Japan
Mrs. Palmer
F. Wilson
Merry Homemakers Club
Mrs. Rabuck
Charles Foster
Edgar Guest
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H
N.Y
RED Cross Drive
Spires van Hovitei
Spirea Thunbergi
Spirez
Anthony Waterer
Picely
Billardi
Mrs. van der Brink
Karl M. LeCompte
United States
House of Representatives
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Cham
Ber
LeCompte
Traman
Booster Club
MRS. Ofnler County Cancer Chairman
Duvall
Lotus
Coulaet
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