Class Nine Holds Annual Roll Call at Moravia Church
The Moravia Methodist Class No. 9 held its annual roll call on Sunday March 9 1947 with 28 in attendance. The service was led by Rev Davis followed by a cooperative noon dinner and a program featuring talks by H E Glick Rev Davis Albert Brain Charles Fulton and C A Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
H. E. Glick
Rev. Davis
Albert Brain
Charles Fulton
C. A. Turner
Fred
Mamie Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
Wilhelm
Mary Louise
Charley
Naomi Ensley
Helena
Mont
Siegary Gra Myrtle Selby
Upland
F. W. Blumen- Stock
WW. E. Glick
Leota Main
Rockford
Ota
Evnfold
Sask
Canada
Phil Dobbs
Newton
Roberta Ervin
Oska- Sween
Tony’s
A. G. Smith
Detroit
Hedson
Mary Snarth
Deus
Hetlee
Min
J. WL Zee
New Industry Opens in Moravia
Bill Lose and Harry Rue sehau announce in this issue they have secured equipment to make cement blocks for building or remodeling. Work will be done in the back part of the bowling alley building and they are ready to take orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lose
Harry Ruesehau
Booster Club Fetes Moravia Cage Teams
Moravia booster club entertained the boys and girls basketball teams at a supper last Thursday in the Evangelical United Brethren church. Over 60 people attended as Superintendent J. J. Hickman and others spoke. Plans for square lighting by Town Southern Utilities were discussed and trees for the park were authorized to be planted this spring. An April meeting committee was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
iClub
Evangelical United Brethren
J. J. Hickman
M. H. Elson
Ray Forbes
M. K. Blackman
James Bradley
Southern Utilities
Wabash Avenue
Elson
Howard Evans
Bert Turner
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Bradley
Blackman
Charles Broshar
Rex Angel
Marvin Gardner
Community thanks after Moravia fire appreciation note
Clifford Stocker and Family express gratitude to the American Legion Legion Auxiliary Moravia Booster Club and local friends for kindnesses and assistance following a fire affecting their home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Moravia
Rev Rabuck Unable to Preach Last Sunday
Due to influenza Rev Earl Rabuck could not preach at the Evangelical United Brethren church. The service was led by members of the Women's Missionary Society with a program on World Mission Sunday. Mrs Main told of Living Link mission work in Igiama West Africa. Mrs Donald Jones sang. Evening service led by Otterbein Guild and Miss Mabel Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Iaf
Women's Missionary Society
World Mission
U. 4
Living Link
Fred Walker
Igiama
West Africa
Donald Jones
Otterbein Guild
Mabel Coulson
March of Dimes Sees Two Dollar Total Rise
Contributions added to the March of Dimes total include Past Matrons Club with 1.00 and Rev and Mrs Earl Rabuek with 1.00, raising the overall total to 117.55. New Hope School contributed 2.40 though not counted in the main total, with Lula Tillmont listed as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matrons Club
Earl Rabuek
New Hope School
Lula Tillmont
MHS Witherby Hosts Kensington Club Luncheon
Mrs Albert Witherby hosted Kensington club ladies at her home for a one o clock cooperative luncheon last Thursday assisted by Mrs Charles Witherby The table centerpieces green and white St Patrick with Breen place cards featured shamrock ice cream cake coffee and mints Roll calls jokes and a St Patrick contest won by Mrs D E Bishop marked the afternoon's end The vice president Mrs H Pabst led the business meeting and program from March Reader's Digest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Witherby
Kensington Club
Charles Witherby
St. Patrick
Witherby
H. Pabst
March Reader's Digest
D. E. Bishop
State tax help available at Centerville bank office
U Ty Roberts announces an auditor will assist with state income tax returns in Room 110 Centerville Nations Bank on Thursday and Friday next week March 40 and 1. Attendees include Mrs Roxy Milley and others, with several names listed as present or absent. The message carries greetings and family notes about J A Winsles and various attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ty Roberts
State Tax Commission
Ottumwa
Centervilly Nations Bank
Freda Wood and W D Wilson Wed at First Methodist
Freda Elaine Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Wood Udell became the bride of William Duane Wilson son of Mr and Mrs William Wilson Blakesburg in a Sunday ceremony at 2 p m Rev Lester Greenwood officiated at the candle lit altar of the First Methodist Church Center ville Miss The couple were attended by Duane Wood and Mrs W A Wilson The bride wore white net over taffeta with white accessories and carried red roses Her brides maid wore white skirt and pink top with white carnations The groom and best man wore light brown tweed with white carnations After a short honeymoon the newlyweds will live on a farm three miles west of Blakesburg The bride a Moravia High School graduate 1916 and the groom a Moravia High School graduate 1944 were at home on their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wood
Udell
William Duane Wilson
William Wilson
Blakesburg
Lester Greenwood
Duane Wood
Moravia
Wood
W. C. Bivin
Johnny Whicker
Bobby
Mra
Versa Robb
Canterville
Mix
Carnatt
J. B. Oehler
Eddie
David
F. F. Oehler
Andrew Poljak
Numa
W. P. Davis
Harold Mason
Ruth Gibbons
Cedar Falls
W. O. DuVall
Walden Smith
Des Moines County
H. K. Smith
Moravia Methodist Church
Chas. Johnson
John Robbison
Lester Smith
Frank Hiatt
Miss Babb
Bert McKern
T. W. Reynolds
Hedrick
L. C. Carpenter
Ted Gehler
Helen Wells
E. F. Gehler
Ted
William Burns
Delhi
Calif
Virgil
Burns
Burdette Ward
Wm. Gardner
Charley Jones
Texas
Gus Pfannebecker
Cezil Russell
Peoria
Flora Jones
Maryless Hindman
Smith Hospital
Albia
Howard Evans
Glen Evans
Seymour
Bertha
Ora Potts
Albion
M. P. Main
O. G. Davis
Charles Johnson
Clifford Custer
Boyd Runnels
Burtington
Eva Runnels
Glen Lemar
Moline
Junior
Harry Stocker
Lemar
Don Pence
Virginia
Fps
Miss Bubb
Mas
Robert Kusler
Ottumwa
Anna Potts
Otha Main
RK. EB
Guckle
Maury Lou
Oskaloosa
Mes
N. J. Main
C. C. Waughop
Ceiterville
Fred Hammond
Ottamwa
Monroe County Family Living Program at Hilton Church
A family living program for Monroe county women will be held at Hilton church on Thursday March 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discussions cover purchase and use of electrical equipment clothing understanding youth and recreation. Presented by township home projects leaders. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Hilton Church
Pairview Women's Society Meeting Brings Members Together
The Fairview Women s Society met Thursday with Pastor Rev Miss Esther Babb. The day featured quilting and a cooperative noon dinner. Mrs Trenton Gladfelder led in devotions as members and guests gathered, including Mrs Jennie Pollard Evelyn Mrs U S Hiatt Frances Lucas and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Women's Society
Esther Babb
Trenton Gladfelder
John Foster
Robert Foster
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Ray Harrison
Frank O'Conner
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy Kay
Mrs Curtis Burton Hosts E T C Club Meeting
Mrs Curtis Burton entertained the E T C club on March 6 with Mrs John Johnson handling refreshments and entertainment. Mrs Les Hiatt drew the mystery box as attendees enjoyed dainty refreshments and a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
E. T. C. Club
John Johnson
Les Hiatt
New Address for Bob Reseacrants on Helena Ship
Bob Reseacrants, licensed corbat cro pac, has moved to the Helena underway. He was last heard in Pearl Harbor and is now believed to be in the China area aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Corbat Cro
Pac
Care
F. P.O
San Francisco
California
Helena
Pearl Harbor
China Area
Attend State Cage Tourney in Des Moines
Supt. and Mrs. I J Hickman and son Jimmie attended the girls state basketball tournament in Des Moines Friday evening and Saturday. They report having seen some of the best basketball they ever witnessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
I. J. Hickman
Sun Jimmie
Browling Scores and Records at Cyniner Hatchery Meet
Cyniner Hatchery hosts a local meet where Pred Custis posts the highest score of 87 and Alice Kuste adds 17 for AU. The event features Spenover Guay and others in a flood of uneven lines and fragmented results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyniner Hatchery
Allia East Spenover Guay
Pred Custis Fu
Alice Kuste
Station NS in Centerville Texaco service station
A damaged OCR fragment reports a Texaco service station in Centerville being affected by a fire or incident. It mentions ownership by Uelles Is ald and operation by rele Mactin, Vinétan of World Wer, with unclear cause and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Texaco
Uelles
Ald
Vinétan
Local Church Services and Meetings Announced
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by BARL RABUCK presents 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Donald Jones with 10:50 a.m. worship by Dr. G E MacCallon. Special invitation to join. 2:30 p.m. Chariton hosts Albia district churches with Dr Montgomery of Dayton as main speaker. basket supper and evening service to follow. Otterbein Guild to meet, W S W S events, election of officers. Church of Christ 10:00 a.m. Sunday school Horace Schaffner, superintendent. 10:60 a.m. Communion. 11:00 a.m. worship. 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor at Harry DuVall home. all welcome. Church of the Nazarene led by W E Burd with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School M H Johnson, superintendent. 1:00 a.m. Perm Worship. 7:00 p.m. N. Pa 7:80 z m Overseer Service. 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Barl Rabuck
Donald Jones
G. E.maccallon
Chariton
Wil
Albia
Montgomiery
Dayton
Ohio
Horace Schaffner
Horace
Clarence Schaffner
Christian Endeavor
Harry DuVall
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Teonium Church and Fairview Church Sunday Schedule
Teonium Circuit Esther includes Pastor Teonium Church School at 10 15 a m with Don ald Whitehead as Superintendent Worship Service at 11 15 a m Women's Society meets Thursday at Mrs Bert Rhinehart's home Fairview Church School at 9 00 a m with Dortha Kenton as Superintendent Evening service at 7 80 p m Missionary Prayer Band meets Thursday evening at 7 30 led by Mrs Gus Tisue Phakidny at the Clyde Gladfelder home Hilton Worship Service at 10 00 a m Church School at 10 50 a m M Y F Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium Circuit
Esther. Babb
Teonium Church
Donald Whitehead
Women's Society
Bert Rhinehart
Fairview Church
Missionary
Gus Tisue
Clyde Gladfelderome
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Moravia Church Activities
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites participation in Sunday School at 10:00 with Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, Morning Worship at 11:00, and 6:00 p.m. F group led by Mrs. Earl Tuttle. Wesley Chapel services 9:30 and 10:30 Sunday School. A March 14-15 Observation School in Centerville invites Moravia and Wesley Chapel to attend. A quarterly conference looms March 30 with lunch and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
J. C. Davis
C. M. McFatridge
Earl
Tuttle
Wesley Chapel
Centerville Methodist Church
Karl Tuttle
Grace Methodist
Buach
Vhieries
Gurath
Coz
Obituary of Harry L. Bougher from Moravia area
Harry Logan Bougher son of Charles and Elia Bougher was born Sept 19 1899 in Appanoose County near Iconium Iowa. He married Edna Hill in 1927 and had three children Mrs Ray Hill Rockford IL Richard and Vernon at home. Funeral services were held March 8 at Miller Funeral Home with Rev Lester Greenwood officiating and burial in Haines Cemetery. A large Moravia crowd attended. The family thanks friends for flowers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Logan Bougher
Charles and
Elia Bougher
Appanoose County
Iconium
Iowa
Alva J
Des Moines
Pearl 2
Kansas City
Mae Knapp
Centerville
Dan Pence
Falls Church
Edna Hill
Ray Hill
Rockford
Richard
Vernon
Miller Funeral
Lester Greenwood
First Methodist Church
Buras
Haines
Moravia
Forreat Main
Bert Turner
Harold Mason
Karl Tuttle
Fanchen Winsler
Homer King
Mia
Ralph McDonough
Charles Broshar
Max Martin
Larry Brooks
Ill Callen
Charles Coffin
Dwight Kincade
J. D. Minnes
Dr MacCannon to Speak Here Sunday
Dr G E MacCannon of Das Moinek district will preach at Moravia United Brethren church at 10 50 am with a reception for new members A district Albia meeting at 36 pm at Charlton Evangelical United Brethren church will feature Rev Clifford Carter Dr W R Montgomery of Dayton Ohio as main speaker Also present: Dr Maci Canon Rev David Thompson and T Ray Collins A basket supper at 530 pm and an evening service at 780 pm urged attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. MacCannon
Das Moinek
Iowa
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Moravia
United Brethren Church
Albia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charlton
Clifford Carter
W. R. Montgomery
Dayton
Ohio
Maci Canon
David Thompson
T. Ray Collins
Funeral services for J S Stocker Held in Blakesburg
Relatives and friends from Moravia attended the Monday afternoon funeral of J S Stocker at the Knedler funeral home in Blakesburg. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs W C Bivin Lawrence Roland George Ireland and daughter Clera Norman Ward Mr and Mrs Homer King Mrs John Milleman Mrs Luvada Adams Mrs Rauta Leckman Frank Leckman EB F Wilson and Marshall Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
J. S. Stocker
Knedler
Blakesburg
W. C. Bivin
Lawrence Roland
George Ireland
Clera
Norman’ Ward
Homer King
John Milleman
Luvada Adams
Rauta Leckman
Frank Leckman
EB. F. Wilson
Marshall Drake
Birthday Dinner Honoring James Kaster Held at Home
A birthday anniversary dinner for James Kaster was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kaster. Attending were James Kaster and son Verle, John Clark and children Jimmie and Norma of Rockford, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broshar with Carol and Ronnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kaster
Vernon Kaster
Verle
John Clark
Jimmie
Norma
Rockford, Jr
Charles Broshar
Carol
Ronnie
Paint meeting in Chariton discussed by area instructors
M. H. Elson, Moravia's vocational agriculture director, attended a Chariton meeting recently for agricultural instructors in the area. The discussion centered on the use of paint and its preserving qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Elson
Moravia
Chariton
W. S. C. S. Meeting Notice at Margery Tracy Home
The W S C S holds a meeting at Margery Tracy's home on March 19 at 2 p m with an executive session at 1 30 p m. President Ethel Gardner and Levy Gladsie Pennington are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Tracy
Ethel Gardner
Gladsie Pennington
Levy
Louis H Priebe Former Des Moines resident dies at 540
Louis H Priebe a former resident of the community west of Kouium died Wednesday at his Des Moines home at age 540 years. Services in Des Moines drew attendees from Jconium area including Lloyd Clark and John McAnineh and families. He is survived by his wife Beattie, three sons Kenneth Clark Donald. a daughter Doris and a late daughter Lugitte. He was a Mason, later moved to Alabama to serve two years as a member of the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kouium
Louis H. Priebe
Des Moines
Jconium
Lloyd Clark
John McAnineh
San James
Flo Frame
Prigby
Furmer
Beatty
Kenneth
Clark
Donald
Doris
Bex Moines
Hs Wee
Lugitte
Bouiain
Puebe
Morais
Peters Sell Moravia Home. Public Sale of Furniture Planned
Mr and Mrs Q E Peters sold their Moravia residence to Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson and will give possession soon. They advertise a furniture sale to be held next Saturday afternoon at the Peters residence. Planning public sale contact The Union for sale bills and advertising to reach a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. E. Peters
Moravia
Fred Dotson
Peters
Mr. Dotson
Moravia School Board election draws local interest
About 150 voters went to the Moravia Independent School District polls Monday afternoon. One new member was elected and one member reelected. Ballot results: Bill Woodward 91, Bert Turner 89, O C Easter 88, Wm Gardner 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Independent
Local Happenings At Moravia And Nearby
Local social notes list Sunday dinners and visits among Moravia residents and nearby towns. Families hosted and visited include the Robbs, Oehlers, Poljaks, Davises, Smiths, and Pierces, with travel to Albia, Ottumwa, and Keokuk area towns. Several residents traveled or hosted events, and illness affected a father and son banquet.
Society of World Service to Hold March Meeting
The Voe Weten's Society of World Service will hold its March meeting at 7:50 pm Friday in the dance hall of Mrs O Main. Rev Ewii Rabuck is the lesson leader.
Masons To Hold Special Re Obigation Meeting
Antiquity Lodge No. 262 A F and A M will hold a special Re-Obligation meeting Monday evening March 31. Grand Master Fred H Nolte ordered all Iowa lodges to meet simultaneously and urged Master Masons to attend. The event includes third degree work and promotes freemasonry as a path to peace amid social strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Grand Master of Masons
Iowa
Fred H. Nolte
Surprise Shower for Mrs Bill Luse Carded at Rueschau Home
A surprise baby shower for Mrs Bill Luse was held Thursday at 8:00 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Harry Rueschau at the Rueschau residence. Guests included Mrs. Marvin Gardner, Mrs. Maurice Walter, Mrs. Harry Pearson, Mrs. Hert Luse, and many others. games were played, gifts opened by the honoree Mrs. Lane, and refreshments served. Attendees and absentees listed reflect a Knoxville connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Luse
Harry Rueschau
Rueschau
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Harry Pearson
Hert Luse
Fred Buckmaster
Mardeena Wilson
Claude Paris Amd Connie
Garnet McDonough
Mary Lou
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
Raymond Ashby
Paul Spencer
Cedyne Luse
Deana McDonough
Francis Purvis
Clifford Caster
Glen Stephenson
Knoxville
Lane
Cooperative Dinner for E. F. Wilson
E F Wilson marked his birthday Sunday with a cooperative dinner as his children and kin visited. Attending were Mrs Erna Dyphon and granddaughter Sherelyn Rhoads of Woodward plus several relatives from Des Moines Centerville Moulton Albia and Centerville area including the Cloyed Wilson and Stocker families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Wilson
Prandehildren
Erna Dyphon
Sherelyn Rhoads
Woodward
Wilbur Cloyed
Craig
Des Moines
Fern Wright
Dana
Moulton
B. C. Wilson
Mardeens
Jay
Junior White
Centerville
Cerl Cloyed
Trenton Wilson
LeRoy Wilson
Milton Stocker
Albia
Frank Wilson
Sunshine Ladies Meet with Mrs Gladfelder
Members of the Sunshine Ladies gathered on March 5 with Nellie Gladfelder for a regular meeting. A noon dinner preceded quilting crocheting and embroidering names for a friendship quilt. The club elected Bertha Martin as treasurer and guests included Leann Maiu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Ladies
Nellie Gladfelder
Rissie Gladfelder
Bertha Martin
Darlene Gladfelder
Mabel Gladfelder
Lesh Tisue
Union Township Farm Bureau Meeting and Program
The Union Township Farm Bureau united with family night to present a program at Unionville Methodist church basement on Friday Feb 28. County School Superintendent L B Johnson gave an insightful talk on the school situation. A film titled Schools at the Crossing was shown, presented by County Extension Director Harold Helder. County Treasurer L E Osborn was unable to attend due to illness. LeRoy Smith of Centerville spoke on the County Fair. About 74 people attended. coffe, cocoa, and cookies were served before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township Farm Bureau
Unionville Methodist Church
L. BE. Johnson
Cyossie
Harold Helder
L. E. Osborn
Union Township
LeRoy Smith
Centerville
Atendaniee
Jolly Dozen Meets With Mrs Hiner Quilting Afternoon
A Jelly Deze circle met at the home of Mrs Esther Hiner on Tuesday afternoon March 2. Members spent the time piecing a hummingbird quilt top for the Varile Tipu. At the close Mrs Hiner served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hiner
Esther Hiner
Hiner
Native Workers of the Missionary Society Meeting
The text notes a Thursday evening gathering at 7 46 with the progress reported by Native Workers of the Missionary Society. The fragment hints at a church or social group event and a scheduled time, but lacks full details on location or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Progres
Native Workers of the Missionary Society
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Booster Club Fetes
Rabuck
MHS
Roxy Milley
Just
Mary
J. A. Winsles
Altebd
Hoo. Glick
D. . Shop
Billie
Davis
Stoll Carter
Atina Smith
Albert Hrain
Ho Scheimer
A. EB. Shuli
Sudie Polit
Adda Long
Mio
Uni
J. L. Hedi
Eilis Ruiehey
E HY. Chambers
A. T Hutter
Evaide Melhory
Mr Luse
Fannie Callen
Mae W. OV
Mindy
Freda Wood
W.D. Wilson
Freda Elaine Wood
W. D. Wilson
Pairview Women's Society
Harry L. Bougher
Harry Bougher
DR. Maccannon
J. 8
Stocker
Louis Priebe
Siuciet
Maln
Masons
Sunshine
Mrs. Gladfelder
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