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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

4

Indian Scene Used In Junior- Senior Banquet

Last Friday May 2 the junior class held its annual junior-senior banquet in the MHS gym with an Indian theme. A live Comanche Indian, Bill Bishop, appeared near a teepee while walls featured Indian pictures and teepee name cards. The event included invocation by Mr Card a fine meal prepared by junior mothers and served by sophomores, speeches by John Weak George Scott Jr and Aileen Turner a peace pipe performance by Jane Ever Brain songs by Viola and Twyla and benediction by LaVern Massman.

MHS Bill Bishop Card John Weak George Scott, Jr George John Aileen Turner Mr. Horn Jane Ever Janie Viola Twyla LaVern Massman

Kensingtons Attend May Breakfast at Continental Hotel Centerville

The Kensingtons held their annual May breakfast on Sunday May 4 at 8:00 at the Continental Hotel in Centerville. Members and husbands were served. decorations included pink carnations. Menu featured fruit cocktail ham and eggs hot biscuits butter jam ice cream and wafers. Committee: Mrs. Ora Turner Mrs. Dess White and Mrs. D. E. Bishop.

Kensingtons Continental Centerville Pearl Hunter Ora Turner Dess White D. E. Bishop

Airman Dwight T McDanel joins 136th Wing in Japan

Airman Second Class Dwight T McDanel of Moravia has arrived in the Far East and joined the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing rear echelon base in Japan. Fifth Air Force and F-84 Thunderjets continue interdiction of Communist rail lines. The unit is credited with 82 enemy MiG-15s damaged, plus 4 125 rat cuts, 321 pid supply trucks and 33 tunnels. Alec McDane enlisted in December 1950 and served at Randolph AFH Texas before transferring. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Doyle McDanel of Moravia.

Dwight T. McDanel Morayia Far East 136Th Japan 136Th Wing Fifth Air Force Alec McDane Air Force Randolph Afh Tega Doyle McDanel Moravia

Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork

Mr and Mrs Ray Poage of Des Moines are the parents of a daughter born May 2 The mother is the former Mrs Hazel Rogers and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs Franke Roger

Ray Poage Des Moines Mis Hazel Rogers Franke Roger

Joan Dille to Wed in Honolulu Hawaii

Mr and Mrs John E Dille of Gravity formerly of Moravia announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Joan to Norman Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Leland Morgan of Gravity Norman is in the Navy and stationed at Honolulu The couple plan to drive to San Francisco late May and a plane will take Joan to Honolulu on June 4 for marriage They expect to be stationed in Honolulu for at least a year Miss Joan graduates from Gravity High School on May 16 while Norman graduated with the Gravity class of 1951

John E. Dille Gravity Moravia Joan Norman Morgan Leland Morgan Norman Navy Honolulu Hawaii Dille San Francisco Gravity High School Mr. Morgan

Moravia Eliminated In Baseball Sectional

Moravia’s baseball team was eliminated from the sectional tournament Monday afternoon as Moulton won 4 to 2. After a 2-2 tie in the second, Moravia led 2-1 in the first before costly errors in the sixth inning let Moulton score twice. Moravia had advanced to semi finals with a 5-0 win over Cincinnati earlier in the week. finals between Seymour and Moulton were postponed by wet field conditions.

Moravia Herg Moulton Morayia Cincinnati Seymour

Bible School Set to Begin May 19 at School House

Bible School officials met Monday evening and planned start for May 19 at the schoolhouse with Mrs Karl Tuttle as director All young people from all churches are invited A Kiddies Parade is planned for Saturday afternoon May 17 Mothers should have children at Community building by 12 30 for the parade Prizes will be awarded

Bible School Karl Tuttle

Town Council Passes Culvert Ordinance in Meeting

The town council adopted an ordinance regulating culvert numbers and lengths for properties. It requires only one crossing, 12 feet long. The ordinance full text is on page 2 of this week’s Union. The Christian church Ladies Aid served dinners to fifty attendees at their all day gathering.

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church

Moravia Eastern Star Sets May Friendship Meeting

The Moravia Chapter of Eastern Star invites members to a Friendship meeting Friday evening May 9 at 8:00. A regular stated meeting follows Tuesday evening May 13 at 8:00. Louemma Palmer W M and Effie Gollaher Secy.

Moravia Eastern Star Louemma Palmer W. M. Effie Gollaher Secy

Wesley Methodist Church Schedule Highlights May Events

Cark GaeS Grave Methodist Church outlines May 11 Mother's Day Festival of the Christian Home. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday school led by Mrs Karl Tuttle, 11:00 a.m. morning worship. Evening 8:00 p.m. baccalaureate with Rev Evan Stroud. Family night May 7 pot-luck. Junior Missionary meeting 7:30 p.m. Inter Missionary group to lead worship. Wesley Church pastor Rev Martin Greer 9:45 a.m. worship and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Virgil Dooley Supt.

Grave Methodist Church Martin Greer Karl Tuttle Evan Stroud Wesley Methodist Church Virgil Dooley

Mother's Day Service At Evangelical United Brethren Church

Rev Evan Stroud minister and Harold Mason Sunday School superintendent invite all to Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M with a Mother's Day message and music. Sermon topic A Mother at the Foot of the Cross. Baccalaureate service at 8 P M in the Methodist church. Viola Hammond leads Youth Fellowships at 7 P M. Annual Conference at Cedar Falls this week May 6 9.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason Viola Hammond Cedar Falls

Church Services Notice at Local Church

The Church of Christ announces Rev. W F T Evans as minister and Mrs Wisinte DuVall as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Communion service at 11 a.m. Evening service is dismissed for a baccalaureate event.

Church of Christ W.F.T. Evans Wisinte DuVall

Seconium Methodist Observes Mother’s Day Service

The church invites all to join next Sunday for special Mother’s Day tribute with services and a sermon on Mother As Partner with God. MYF meets at 7:00 p.m. for a cheerful evening and the children’s choir practices and plays during game time.

Seconium Methodist MYF

Conium Church Announces Sunday Services and Bible Study

Conium Christian Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. with classes for all ages, the Lord's Supper at 11:00, followed by preaching. An 8:00 p. m. Bible Study with singing and Bible quiz will be held. Everyone is welcome.

Conium Christian Church W. F.T. Evans Hugh McFatridge

Sharon O'Conner Birthday Honored by Guests

Mrs Kenneth O Conner hosted a Saturday May 3 birthday party for Sharon O Conner celebrating her ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed games then gifts, with refreshments of angel food cake ice cream and Kool aid. Favors included gum and suckers for each guest.

Kenneth O'Conner Sharon John J. Phillips Centerville Sharon Argo Nellie Argo Charlene Burns Napey Connie Boblenz Patsy Mikels Marcia Moffatt Judy Kay Gladfelder Norma Lee Gladfelder Karen Boyer Carol Paxston Madge Lee Linda Joy Philiips

Mothers Kiddies Parade Fans Enter In May

A pre-bible school kiddies parade is open to all. Children should arrive in costumes or decorated wagons tricycles or pikes at the Community building by 12 30 Saturday May 17 for a prompt parade start. Prizes will be awarded.

Card of Thanks for Georges Illness and Bereavement

Card of thanks from Mrs George Halden and family extends gratitude for sympathy, expressed during Georges illness and recent bereavement. Appreciation notes petals plants cards and letters received from friends and neighbors.

Georges Irs George Halden Famly

Special Meeting of Antiquity Lodge May 12

A special meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF and AM is set for Monday evening May 12. Work in the third degree is planned and visiting brethren are welcome. W M L N Carter C C Coulson Secre.

Antiquity Lodge A. M L. N. Carter Coulson

Mrs Frank Turner Dies At Centerville

Mrs Frank Turner of Centerville mother of George Turner of Moravia died Tuesday after a three week hospital stay from a stroke. Survivors include husband Frank their son George and grandchildren Marybeth Turner Rodgers and Jimmy Turner. Funeral services are not completed.

Frank Turner Centerville George Turner South of Moravia

Garden Club Plans Flower Show in Moravia July 29

The Moravia Garden Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Tra Boyer presiding. A plant and food sale netted 65 dollars for shrubs and trees in Moravia park. The group scheduled a flower show for the food club on July 26 and discussed attending the 4th district convention and flower show in Kellogg on June 3.

Moravia Kellogg Warren DuVall Junior Garden Club Max McDonough Frank Rogers Petunias Zell Callen Smith Jess Gladfelder Peter Sawyer E" Hartinger Carrie Tisue

Thirty Three Moravia Seniors Set for Next Week Ceremonies

Moravia high school will honor its thirty three seniors with baccalaureate services Sunday evening and commencement Tuesday evening. Rev Evan Stroud will speak at the baccalaureate and Prof Laurence Flaum of Drake University will deliver the commencement address. The list of 1952 graduates includes Lee Arnold Geneva Bell Jerry Brown Donald Dicks Edwin Clark and many others. Also to be recognized are eighth grade students advancing to high school with diplomas Tuesday night.

Moravia High School Evan Stroud Laurence 5. Flaum Drake University Lee Arnold Geneva Bell Jerry Brown Donald Dicks Donald Burton Margaret Condra Maxine Firkins Carol Gordon Loretta Helmict Va Epold Trase Jerry Main Judy Martin Ronald Tomlin Paul Turner Donna Underwood Marvin Underwood Walter Scott, Jr DeWayne Clark

Longtime University Park leader Hiatt dies at 76

George S. Hiatt 76 of University Park died April 29 1952 at Mahaska county hospital. A retired farmer and former mayor he lived in University Park for years. Born September 16 1875 he was married to Grace Skinner and had two daughters and a son who predeceased him. Surviving are Grace, daughters Mrs Glennie Martin and Mrs Dorothy Burmeister, four grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held April 30 at the Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa with pallbearers named.

George S. Hiatt University Park Mahaska County Hospital Enos Elizabeth Hiatt Moravia Grace Skinner Grace Glennie Mastin Des Moines Dorothy Burmeister Cedar Rapids Fred Emery Hiatt Allen Hiatt Jane Raney Centerville Iva Woods Winner South Dakota Church of the Nazarene Oskaloosa Carl Tomlin Kermitt Gladfelder Max Zook Carl Schwin Robert ' Graham Dwight Kessler John Zook Roy Williams

Thanks for sympathy from Moravia friends noted

The George Hiatt family expresses gratitude for hatel thawetts and expressions of sympathy from Moravia friends. They were truly appreciated. Taylor-Aid will meet Wednesday with Mrs. Art Fox.

Moravia George Hiatt Taylor-Aid Art Fox

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Ensingtons Joan Dille Bible Sharon O’conner Garden Club Bill Robinson Grace Methodist Church Gail Black Eyam Stroud Wauneta Perry George Woodward Glen Cantrell Carl Black John T. Card Janet Broshar Laurence Flaum Edwin Clark Irvin Faber Mary Jo Faber Carolyn Hawk Joyce Hatt Robert Hiatt Jack Hopking L. E, Jordan Dean Kaster Jack Kaster Jerry Kaster Nadine Kelley Lyle Morris Connie Paris Wannera Perry Marjorie Sandifer Royse Rosencrants Letha Schaffner George Scott Shirley Stocker Wanda Tomlin Betty Vance Geraldine Vance Leonard Weak Dortha Mae Wilson Wayhe Wolf Beverly Woodward Twila Zimmer Unionville Morrison Workmien Willard Brain Batterson Charles Bridgenun Hopkins Hay Wain Street Spepcar King Ths Batterson Store Hinote King Homer Hing
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