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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
4
Turner and Son store in Moravia announces a spring showing featuring the largest furniture selection in years. The interior has been repainted and redecorated, with Statite board balcony sealing and new three tier display racks added. The firm, in its 8th year, offers furniture hardware home appliances building materials and bottled gas.
The Nazarene church monthly young people class party occurred March 17 1947 at the Harry Pearson residence with Richard Goughnour entertaining. Devotions and a Bible quiz crowned Joyce Burd and James Maintier for first place. Gerald Smythe and Charles Johnson showed moving pictures. Johnson also displayed a Biblical picture and photos of him and his brother riding horses. Refreshments with St Patrick's Day colors were served by Mrs Harry Pearson. Seventeen attendees invited guests brought total to 16. Attendees listed include Rev and Mia Burd Doris Parker Lillian Rick Edna Mae Luse Jimmie Luse Wanda Jordan James Main Joyce Burd Stanley Burd L E Jordan Charley Johnson Gerald Smyth Phyllis Underwood wood.
Mr and Mrs Albert Witherby hosted the Kensington club and guests for a dessert rock evening at their home last Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Lee Hiatt and Frank Wilson for high score, while Mr and Mrs Dess White earned high score in the club.
Rev. G. M. Talbott and Mrs. Talbott of Carrollton visited Moravia on Tuesday after arriving Sunday night to see their daughters Mrs. Donald Jones and Mrs. Claire Sellars. Talbott formerly pastored the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia.
Superintendent I J Hickman accepts invitation to address Antiquity No 252 Masons in Moravia Masonic hall Monday night March 31 Grand Master Fred H Nolte of Stuart Iowa orders meeting Work in the third degree precedes the reobligation ceremony Hickman will discuss brotherhood as taught by Freemasonry in solving world tensions All Master Masons in the jurisdiction urged to attend.
Mrs O D DuVall and guests hosted a bridal shower Saturday for Mrs Bill Wilson bride March 9. Attendees wrote advice and recipes, Dweena Robinson and Estil Guy won prizes, and gifts were opened. Several local women attended from Albia Centerville and Bladesburg.
Mr and Mrs T J Luse entertained the Double Eight club on March 14 at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Turner Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson Mr and Mrs Howard Evans Mr and Mrs Emil Halden and the hosts. Prizes were won by Mrs Bert Turner Pearl Broshar Mrs Carl Black and Cecil Coulson. Refreshments were served by Mrs Luse.
Mr and Mrs QO Peters who held a sale of household goods Saturday afternoon have moved to rooms at the U C Main home temporarily due to Mr Peters flu illness. They plan to visit relatives in Illinois and Indiana once he recovers. The Dotsons sold their residence to Mr and Mrs Don Wolf and family and moved yesterday to the Wolf residence then the Peters. The Wolf family plans to move after redecorating their new residence.
The American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lee Hiatt for their monthly session. Eighteen women sewed carpet rags to be sent to the Knoxville Veterans home. President Mrs. Gerald Morgan led the business and Mrs. Hiatt read letters. The group will serve supper at the Eastern Star school on April 16 and make candy and cookies for veterans. The next meeting is set for April 7 with Mrs. L. M. Williams.
Mr and Mrs Andy Brown of Iconium celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at the Iconium Christian church. Family and friends attended a cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting, with many relatives from Marshaltown Eddyville Unionville and nearby areas listed among the guests.
Wass announced the sale of the People’s Abstract and Title Co. from Jeanne Munshall to Richard Newby Hale C. and Harry Greenleaf. Newby, a Moravia high graduate and ex army lieutenant, will manage the firm and has already begun duties. He has purchased a home in Centersille Towegian.
The school board and their wives met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dille for a cooperative supper. Afterward, Chester Broshat presided over the business meeting in the secretary’s office while attendees visited. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Hookman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bipolar, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brochar, Mrs. Fisher Lathes, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turis, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bare.
The Milwaukee Road introduces its Mr. P R a friendly cartoon figure promoting courtesy cooperation and service across its 11 000 mile system. He appears in employee publications and inter department notes to advance welfare and public goodwill. In Moravia station agent M K Blackman also uses Mr P R, serving as booster club president and guiding local civic activities.
Tree committee members Bert Turner M H Elson and Howard Evans met with Booster Club officers and Town Council on March 12 to decide planting four permanent Christmas trees in the park two along the north side and one at the park west entrance Elson was authorized to purchase the trees and supervise planting.
M A Elson discusses mineral needs for livestock and argues self feeding mineral mixes often work best. A planned mineral mix from PLFA Chapter, endorsed by Iowa State College feeding farms, will aid farmers in balancing rations for cattle sheep and swine.
A pilot flying from Pennsylvania to Omaha attempted a make shift landing at Moravia on a Wednesday after windshield wiper failure and heavy rain. He landed in a field behind a residence and then proceeded to Milwaukee for repairs before heading to Centerville. The plane was bound for a Omaha buyer Maurue Oy News.
The next meeting of the Kicae County Proficiency Club, A. BFo and AM, will be held at Mystie on February 27. All members are urged to attend if possible. The Moravia Union appears in unrelated listings for CARBON SALESBOOKS and deck pocket use devices.
Beginning Thursday evening at the Church of the Nazarene there will be a Christian Service training school with instructor Miss Ruth Jones. Classes are set for March 20, March 27 and April 3, inviting everyone to attend the services and participate.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia held a March 30 quarterly conference covering reports from Sunday School groups and societies. Rev J C Davis led a church meeting to clarify church teaching, with instruction for board members and committees to improve function. cradle roll proposal discussed and Cameron nominated as recording secretary.
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent and worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:40 p.m. Preaching and music at 7:36 p.m. Evening service. Wednesday prayer meeting. Friday church night with cooperative supper and program. Pastor Earl Rabuck.
Esther Babb leads Pastor Econium Church School at 10 15 a m with Don ald Whitehead as Superintendent Worship at 11 15 a m The Women s Society meets with Mrs Blanche Argo Thursday Fairview Church School 9 00 a m Worship Service 45 a m Women s Society meets at the Church Thursday Midweek service 730 p m Hitton Church School 1030 a m Dortha Kenton Superintendent Evening service at Bub Mc Ginnis home 730 p m
The Church of Christ schedules Sunday School at 0:00 a. m. with Schaffner as superintendent, a 1:50 a. m. Communion service, and a morning worship with Horste and Clarence Schaffner sharing the pulpit. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:09 p.m. at the Harry DuVall home. All are welcome.
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m led by M H Tobnson, Morning Worship at 11:00 a m, TV pad service, and Thursday Prayer Bible study. Pastor W E Burd leads all services.
A 27 day furlough is granted to Dayson Ulson to visit his parent Micil Mes in Alarvville California and then report to Pomp in Washington state.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a travel related trip through Texas and Louisiana. Mentions Mae Wiflieay Gaedier James and Mas as travelers. References places and routes with unclear spellings and several proper nouns.
Moravia Postmaster James D. Minnes will retire at close of business Monday March 31 after 18 years in the role with Don Pettibone named acting postmaster. Minnes first served 1915-1923 then again from 1936 onward. Pettibone will live on a Moravia area farm. Harry Curl will operate the Tarn.
The Youth Fellowship group under Mrs Earl Tuttle led Sunday morning worship at the Methodist church. Mary Lou McDonough played the prelude, Richard Smith announced the program, Bill Harris directed the responsive reading, Joyce Hiatt read the scripture, Mrs J C Davis gave announcements, Janet Broshar played the offertory, and talks on What Is The Church and What The Church Means To Me were given by Jack Broshar John Wilson Georgia Winsler and Annabelle Walter. Mrs Tuttle led in prayer.
Monroe County Farm Bureau women met at the Hilton church on Thursday, attendance 50 due to bad weather. A cooperative noon dinner featured St Patrick motifs. Mrs. Frank Wilson chaired the session focusing on acquainting with county leaders and home life ideas.
In the near future the studio will reveal the two prize winners of the recent Des Moines picture contest. The studio delays naming the winners until newspaper cuts arrive, after which the publication will announce the results.
Mrs. Simons Tarr formerly Miss Kate Argo of Duluth Minnesota died March 13 at age 73 in her home. Born near Mora Iowa she moved to Duluth with her husband in 1902 and lived in Lester Park for 50 years. Surviving are her husband two daughters Margherita Ames and Regina Virginia and two sons Richard A. of Milwaukee and a grandson plus two sisters.
Mrs Zell Callen was reelected president of the Women's Society of World Service at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs A O Main. Officers chosen include vice president Mrs Charles Coffin and treasurer Mrs Fred Hammond among others, with delegates named for the April 23 25 Branch Convention in Des Moines.
A cooperative dinner honored birthdays including Tom Joiner 85, Mrs. Alva Cridlebaugh, Paul Cridlebaugh, and Glenn H. VanLoon. The Newton Farm Bureau funds scholarships for rural students entering teaching, with eligibility rules and a call for applicants to contact the Farm Bureau office by April.
The Otterbein Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren elected new officers at their Thursday gathering. Delma June Veach was chosen president, Mary Rose Main secretary, Patty Halden vice president, Phyllis Rebuck treasurer, and Alber Rick secretary of Christian social relations among others. Delegates to the Brash Convention include Veach and Main. The meeting featured a lesson on Walking With Jesus and musical contributions by Veach, Main, and others.
The government notices an office in Uttayin district at 241 postidiee building opening each Monday, inviting public access. The address and official opening times are listed to encourage civic visits and inquiries.
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Mrs Ralph McDonough is Moravia chair for the annual Red Cross roll call to be conducted by volunteers starting early next week. James Bradley of Centerville, head of Appanoose county towns outside Centerville, visited Moravia Tuesday to arrange details. McDonough and Mrs C M McFatridge will divide Moravia into districts this afternoon to aid solicitors. Moravia’s quota is 180. the Red Cross is widely known for its humanitarian work and public support.
Mrs Kenneth Blackman of Cedar Rapids visited her parents Mr and Mrs M K Blackman. Her sons Mark and Johnnie visited their grandmother Mrs Etta Tunchey who plans to move to Spencer Iowa soon. Moravia Theatre shows entertain Tue Wed Fri Sat. Rev J C Davis Mrs C M McFatridge and Mrs T J Hickman attended Methodist observance in Centerville. Mr Horace Schaffner moved into Tillmont Apartments. Delores and families visited Richand Veach. J J Oehler sick with flu. More locals on page six.
Moravia based Barber & Beauty Supply Company reports orders from all states and international shipments to Hawaii Alaska Canada and the Virgin Islands while a smaller Ireland inquiry challenges their sharpening service and prompts notes on logistics and wartime pressures.
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