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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

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Mahin Wilson Nuptials At Methodist Church

In a formal ceremony Sunday at the Albia Methodist Church, Charlene Mahin became the bride of James N. Wilson in a 3 p.m. double ring service officiated by Rev. Waunelta McConnall before 176 guests. The couple will reside at 17% Benton Ave East, Albia, where Mrs. Wilson plans to continue work at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville.

Methodist Church Charlene Mahin William J. Mahin Albis James N. Wilson Frank Wilson Waunelta McConnall Carl Black Véera Klingen Albia Marthann Mahin Paul Wilson Jane Williams Pen John Wilson Robert Brown Raymond Charity Dallas Mahin Elmer Nixon Lovilia R. P. Cronin Webster City Preeman Weidman Worthington Minn James Rousseau Louilla Mildred Brown Clarence Rowley Earl Miller John Kaldenburg Mary Rose Furnold Annabelle Walter Centerville Betty Warren Ottumwa Wilson Moravia High School P. J. McClain Horaton Texas Garth McConnell William A. Henry E. J. Miller Don J. W. Rabourne

Farmerettes Meet May 1 at Joyce Watts Home

The Union Farmerettes held their regular May meeting at Joyce Watts home. Roll call cited an impellant step for a well fitted garment. Plans were made for a May 18 box supper. One new member, Sandra Anderson, joined while Barbara Hinote and others attended. There were 16 members and 14 visitors present with leaders Mrs. Russell Alden and Mrs. John Kelly. Refreshments were served by Joyce and her mother.

Joyce Watts Sandra Anderson Barbara Hinote Jane Joyce Brain Rose Kathryn Clancy Nadine Fern Kelly Ramone Cox Geneva Bill Marlene

Navy opens recruitment to youth aged seventeen to thirty five

The Navy department announces an open door policy for single young men aged 17 to 35. This marks a broad recruiting push expected to continue throughout the year. Return cards are available at the Union office for interested individuals to request recruiter follow ups.

Navy Department

Flight Of The at Stork

Mr and Mrs Roy Moffatt announce the birth of a daughter on April 27 at Smith Hospital Albia named Linds Louige. Mrs Moffatt is the former Dorothy Maxine Housley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Daley.

Roy Moffatt Smith Hospital Albia Linds Louige Moffatt Dorothy Maxine Housley Lester Daley

Rowena McFatridge Announces Candidacy for Recorder

Rowena McFatridge declares her bid for County Recorder on the Democratic primary ballot. A Moravia bank cashier, she has prior experience in the County Treasurer and County Clerk offices.

Rowena McFatridge McFatridge Moravia Bank

Moravia Clarinet Quartet Heads to State Music Finals

Moravia school will send a clarinet quartet to Perry this Saturday May 6 to perform in the state finals. The group includes Pat Halden Mitzie Sawvel Viola Hammond and Joan Callen.

Moravia Perry Pat Halden Mitzie Sawvel Viola Hammond Joan Callen

Blakesburg Lodge Hosts First Degree Work

A Moravia Mo ravia 3, 0. C. F. lodge representation visited Blakesburg Tuesday evening to perform the first degree work for Blakesburg lodge. Two candidates, Ivan Harsh and Richard Dicks, attended from Moravia. Next Tuesday Blakesburg I, O. C. F. lodge will host the second degree work with nearby lodges invited.

Moravia C. F Blakesburg Ivan Harsh Richard Dicks

Shower Honors Charlene Mahin in Prewedding Party

Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Carl VanZante hosted a Sew and So club shower for Charlene Mahin of Albia on April 27 at the Mason home. Prizes went to Martha Mahin, Raymond Charity, and Ralph Turner. a pantomime mock wedding featured Rev. Hattie McCloud.

Harold Mason Carl VanZante Sew and So Club Mason Home Charlene Mahin Albia Martha Mahin Raymond Charity Ralph Turner John VanZante Hattie McCloud Ralph Davis Ralph Shelquist Ralph Spencer Bill Mohin Trenton Wilson Miss Mahin Bill Mahin Martha Anand Miz Ralph B. Davis Helen Freeman Weidman Worthington Minn Lloyd Brown Mias Annabelle Walter Misa Arlene Turner

F F A Boys Attend State Meet in Cedar Rapids

Bob Wilson was elected as one of the Iowa Farmers at the state F F A convention held in Cedar Rapids on Thursday and Friday. Delegates from Moravia chapter Meril Kaster and Thomas Proctor attended, with Dean Bellman, vocational agriculture instructor, accompanying the boys to the state meet.

Bob Wilson Iowa Cedar Rapids Moravia Meril Kaster Thomas Proctor Dean Bellman

Moravia Garden Club Nets Over 30 From Sale

The Moravia Garden club realized more than thirty dollars at a plant seed shrub and food sale held Saturday at the community building. The proceeds will cover flower show expenses this fall and other club project costs.

The Moravia Garden Club

Basket Dinner at Showers School Tuesday May 9

A basket dinner is planned at Showers school on Tuesday May 9. Everyone is welcome. Robert Foster, a teacher, announces the event.

Showers Robert Foster

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Events

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa with minister Wannelta McConnell offers Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and a children's sermon. The missionary guild meets with Jane and Joan Fox on May 10 at 3 80 pm. Wesley Methodist Church Wannelta McConnell minister holds morning worship at 9 45 and church school at 10 80.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Wannelta. McConnell Children’s.Misionary Guild Jane Joan Fox Wesley Methodist Church Wannelta McConnell

Nazarene Church Schedule Described in Local Text

The Nazarene church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by superintendent Mrs F A Hahn, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Junior and Young People's services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday preaching at 8:00 p.m. The record shows fragmented wording and stray phrases.

the Nazarene F.A. Hath F. A. Hahn Young Peoples

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl Rabuck offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship follows at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship is at 6:30 p.m., with preaching at 7:30 p.m. A Mother-Daughter cooperative banquet is announced and parishioners are invited to attend followed by prayer.

Evangelical United Brethren Earl &. Rabuck Harold Mason

Sunday School and Worship at Fairview Methodist

The Fairview Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 00 a m with engaging lessons and discussions Public worship at 9 45 a m features the sermon subject Jestia Second Great est Concern focusing on faith and daily life in a classic church program.

Fairview Methodist Sunday School

Methodist Sunday School and Worship Service

Teenium reports a Methodist church event with Sunday School at 10:00 a m offering graded study material for all ages and public worship at 11:00 a m featuring a sermon titled What Jesus Said About Money.

Methodist Jesus

Moravia Church of Christ May Services and Birthday Supper

The Moravia Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. with Eugene McCrory as superintendent. The 11:00 a.m. service features Billy Schaffner, a 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting follows. Clarence Schaffner preaches at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. A birthday supper is planned for 6:30 p.m. Friday May 6 at the church.

Church of Christ Moravia Bible School Eugene McCrory Billy Schaffner Clarence Schaffner

Franklin Farmers Hold Meeting At Potts Home

The Franklin 4-H club met at Richard and Robert Potts home Monday evening with 13 members and three visitors Bill Moore Gerald Rinehart and Emmett Derby. Members approved a 6e apiece donation for the state 4-H camp and started a collection to buy John Veah a get well gift. Refreshments were provided by Mrs C Potts. Next meeting scheduled with Phyllis and Maxine White on June 5.

Franklin Farmers Richard Robert Potts John Veah Bill Moore Gerald Rinehart Emmett Derby Rex Hagerman Leonard Veak Gary Sullivan Jerry Brown James McCord Robert Albertson Larry Derby Phyllis Maxine White Garry Kasman Clair Potts Lester White C. Potts

Thank you note from Mia Smithburg to Morgvia Union

A brief thanks from Mia Smithburg to friends and the Morgvia Union for cards remembrances and kind thoughts during hospital and at home. The message expresses gratitude and notes receiving a welcome gift and well wishes.

Mia J. F. Smithburg E. Babeeriytion The Morgvia Union

Mrs Ruth Allen and Geneva Hackett visit Smithburg mother

Mrs Ruth Allen and Mrs Geneva Hackett stay at the Smithburg home to care for their mother who is recovering nicely. Mr Dean Smithburg and his wife returned to Sioux Falla Sunday at 4 pm. Mr Frank Hackett arrived Monday evening and will spend a couple of days before traveling to Arizona New Mexico and San Francisco for business.

Ruth Allen Geneva, Hackett Smithburg Dean Smithburg Sioux Falla Frank Hackett Arizona New Mexico San Francisco

Regular meeting of C B 8 Chapter No 94 May Day

A regular meeting of C B 8 Chapter No 94 is set for Tuesday evening in May at 8:00. A supper is planned at 4 30 with a covered dish, sandwiches and table service. Officers Mari Evans and Effie Gollaher are listed as W M and Secretary.

C. B

Deena McDonough Marries Saturday in Council Bluffs

Deena McDonough daughter of Mrs Garnet McDonough and Rollie McDonough wed Leo Dagle son of Mrs Jeannette Dagle in a 2:80 p.m. ceremony at the Methodist Church in Council Bluffs The Rev C B Reed officiated with Miss Charlotte Jamison and Loyal Landers as attendants The bride wore cocoa brown suit with green accessories and yellow carnation corsages Jamison wore teal blue with brown accessories The Dagle couple plan to live at 1268 East 12th Street Des Moines Mrs Dagle a Moravia High School graduate 1947 has worked in Des Moines Public Safety Office and plans to continue Mr Dagle a Lincoln High School graduate served three years in the U S Navy and works for Wood Brothers in Des Moines

Mias Deena McDonough Garnet McDonough Rollie McDonough Leo Dagle Jeannette Dagle Des Moines Council Bluffa C. BR Reed Charlotte ‘Jamison Loyal Landers Des Mothes Miss Jamison U. S. Navy Wood Brothers East 12Th St Das Majies

Lola Boyer Honored At Family Dinner

Lola Boyer was pleasantly surprised at a Sunday gathering after Sunday School as relatives and friends filled her home with gifts and birthday greetings for her upcoming birthday on April 29. A delicious dinner and four birthday cakes followed with many family members present including Mr. and Mrs. David Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burns, Olin Foster, Leon Burna, and Lavon Dale as an afternoon caller.

Lola Boyer Lola David Weston Larry Russell Burns Charlene Jimmie Olin Foster Betty Jean Rex Leon Burna Paul Dean Karen Kay Linda Lee Bob Camel Paul E. Burns Allie Boyer Lavon Dale

Wilbur Teller Honored on 73rd Birthday

A birthday dinner at the Wilbur R. Teller home on April 80th marked Mr. Teller's 78th birthday. Attendees included Wilbur and Mrs. Teller, Holmes, Shirkey, Dean, Shirley, Fresconi, Bridgen, and multiple family members from Libertyville, Fairfield, Eldon, Washington, and Eldon areas.

Wilbur R. Teller Mr. Teller Wilfred Teller George Holmes Mary and Stephen Fairfield Clarence Shirkey Paggy Darrell Dean Wilbur Shirley Charles and Dickie Libertyville Nelson Fresconi Eldon Robert Bridgen Washington Ivan. H. Teller Cone Cleo Ragan Shirley Iia

Mission Band Elects Officers For The Year

The second meeting of the Chil dren Mission Band at Evangelical United Brethren church held Monday at counselor Mrs. Fred Hammond's home. Eleven children attended. Officers elected: Ronald Lee VanZante president, Margaret Condra vice president, Richard Mason secretary, Ronnie Broshar treasurer, Mary Elton Condra reporter. The study focused on Japan. Refreshments were served. June meeting to be at Richard Mazon's home.

Childrens Mission Band Evangelical United Brethren Church Fred Hammond Earl Rabuck Ronald Lee VanZante Margaret Condra Richard Mason Ronnie Broshar Mary Elton Condra Japan Richard Mazon

Junior High Activities Ahead of Graduation

The eighth grade prepares for Friday exams with rural pupils as two weeks remain until graduation. Students have selected graduation dresses in blue, with some choosing white yellow or pink, while a room inventory cleanup improves the area.

Moravia High School Wins Opener in Sectional Baseball

Moravia high school boys topped Udell 10 to 2 in the sectional opener as Seymour crushed Mystic 12 to 4 with 11 strikeouts. McDaniel hit a homer in the Moravia win while Moravia and Udell led 2 0 early and 5 0 later. Finalists to play Friday for the title.

Moravia High School Udell Seymour Mystic Moravia McDaniel Moulton Blakenburg Molravia

Basket Dinner Planned at E U B Church May 7

A cooperative basket dinner honoring the Rabucks will be held Sunday May 7 in the E U B church basement after the morning worship. A program will follow the meal and the entire community is invited to bring a basket and share in fellowship.

Rabucks

Former Pastor Guest Of Iconium Church Ladies Gather

Rev and Mrs Spurlock, former Iconium pastor, were guests of the Iconium Woman’s Club meeting at the church Thursday afternoon. The ladies cleaned the church and heard a missionary lesson by the February and March committees titled Japan Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. The program opened with Brighten The Corner sung by Blanche Argo and closed with Blest Be The Tie and a benediction by Rev Spurlock, with members listed including Elsie Albertson, Gertrude Penfield, Grace Whitehead, Darlene, Ruth McCord, Blanch Argo, Maude Turner and many others.

Ben Allem Clara Brown Emily Thompson Mia Spurlock Don Hellyer Donna Rose Grace Whitehead Sandra Gertrude Penfield Tommy Elsie Albertson End Darlene Ruth McCord Carvie ‘Potter Meade Whitehead Blanch Argo Pearle Free Tele Christy Maude Turner Stella Argo Betty Estlack Kenny Flo Frame Sybil Argo

Endeavor Group Meeting And Camp Plans Told

Marion Wendell and Margaret Condra hosted a Monday evening party for the Intermediate Christian Endeavor groups of the E U B church in Viola Hammond led the business meeting. Plans were made for attendees to go to the Intermediate camp at Cedar Falls June 12 to 17. A bake sale will help defray camp expenses. Margaret Condra led games. refreshments were served by the Condras and their mother Mrs Kenneth Condra. Seventeen intermediates and their counselors Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs Earl Rabuck attended.

Marion Wendell Margaret Condra Christian Endeavor Viola Hammond Cedar Falls Fray Kenneth Condra Mabel Coulson Earl Rabuck

W S guild plans mother daughter meeting at church

The Women's Society of World Service and the Girls Missionary Guild will hold their annual mother daughter meeting at the Evangelical United Brethren church Thursday evening. A cooperative supper precedes the program and all mothers daughters and friends are invited.

Women's Society of World Service Girls Missionary Guild Evangelical United Brethren Church Church

Century Club Holds Cooperative Dinner

The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday with Mrs. C. L. Hartinger and held a cooperative noon dinner. A cake by Mrs. J. L. Dodd honored birthdays of four members. Mrs. Cody Luze led the program after dinner, and a white elephant gift exchange followed the roll call on elephants. Mrs. Earl Rabuck, soon moving from the community, presented a club gift.

Twentieth Century Reading Club C. L. Hartinger J. L. Dodd F. L. Whaley H. E. Watts J. W. Halden Frank Rogers Cody Luze Earl Rabuck

Carrie Tisue Recovering After Waterloo Fall

Carrie Tisue is recovering at her daughter Mrs. Ruby Suttons home in Waterloo from injuries suffered in a fall on April 18. She has been confined to bed since the fall and mishap.

Carrie Tisue Ruby Sutton Waterloo

Moravia School Board Hires Three New Teachers

The Moravia board of education hired three teachers for the 1950-51 faculty: a science and acting principal candidate, a vocational agriculture instructor, and a high school music teacher. Martin Van Dyne, formerly principal of Numa schools, will lead science and serve as acting principal and will reside west of Numa with his son in Seymour. Charles H. Bacon was contracted for vocational agriculture after teaching veteran’s agriculture at Ida Grove. Robert G. Sloan becomes high school music teacher, age 28, married, and currently teaching in Novinger Missouri while pursuing graduate work at Kirksville College. The district aims to fill remaining elementary needs and may add a grade room if possible.

Moravia Board of Education Moravia Schoola Martin van Dyne Numa van Dynes Seymour High School Charles H. Bacon Ida Grove Baort Pia Uipele Robert G. Sloan Sloan Novinger Kirksville College

Moravia Garden Club Delivers 28 Shut-In Baskets

The Moravia Garden Club held its April meeting at Mrs. Howard Smith's home with president Ben Williams presiding. Members shared favorite perennials, and a plant and food sale was planned for Saturday at the community building. Each member brought a May basket for deliver to 28 shut-ins, with demonstrations on flower arranging and planting positions.

Moravia Garden Club Howard ‘Smith Ben Williams T. R. Gardner Williams E. F. Oebler Gerald Morgen Charlea Coffin Bruce Jones Unionville

Urbana Township Meets With Ed Robinson

The Urbana Township Farm Bye regu meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Ed Robinson home. The main topic on the program was Harm Safety. Refreshments of cooldes ang eqd tee were served to the large group attending. Next meeting will be held via Mr. and Mrs. J T Ven Dexia.

Urbana Township Ed Robinson J.T. Ven Dexia

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Mahin-Wilson T. W. Forster John Goode Sam Bennett James Mahin Lloyd Phillis Jane Ann Bob Billings Ronnie Penny Robert Kaldenberg R. M. Blew Margaret Ann Brown Waldo McDonald John Mc.Donald and Irvin Mahin Maude Mahin C. V. Billings Lovilla Gail Kaldenburg Dallas Charity Lynn Marilyn Barbara Brackett Lille Brackett Frank McDonald Truman Tarbell John Roy Fulkerson Carol Jean Lane Francis Lane Avery Harvey Main Andyins Kenneth E Riderry Centre Clarence Horn Jozephine Phony Sancy Horn J.H. Duncan Alden Nernon Alden Shellabure Towa Tested Tall Lewis Paines Marengo Adolph Larson Knoxville R. P. Cornin NAVY At Stork Blakesburg Lodge Garden Club Potts Mari Evans W. M. Effie Gollaher See Deena McDonough Wilbur Teller Mission Band Booster Club Legion Home Iconium E. U. B. Church Endeavor Group W. S Century Club Garden Club Deliverr
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