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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
2
Local notices list farm for sale near Iconium and Ireland seed corn prices. Also ads for Sherwin Williams paints, men s shoes, a cook stove, summer underwear, spring caps, straw hats, and experienced painter seeking work. A feature ad seeks a woman for Moravia territory offering flexible pay and home interviews.
The Moravia Chapter of Hast ern Star hosted a friendship meeting at the Masonic hall with 60 guests. Mrs. Vern Moore presided as Worthy Matron. guests included Mrs. Letha Gibson of Ottumwa and Mrs. Edith Johnson of Centerville.
The Band Mothers club met at the schoolhouse with Mrs. George Firkins presiding and passing the gavel to president Mrs. Harold Mason. They discussed new uniforms for the band twirlers, will appoint a committee to gather materials and assist in sewing, and pledged to help with Mary Ellen Condra’s trip to a twirlers school in Kirksville Missouri June 11 to 18. Local band members plan to attend a clinic July 9 to 13 in Kirksville, and a school band concert will follow commencement. The club will hold summer meetings and members served brownies ice cream and coffee. Please renew Moravia Union subscriptions promptly.
Centerville Saint Joseph hospital expands from 48 to 80 beds with new offices surgeries obstetrical department laundry cafe and chapel. Open house May 13 10:00 a.m. through May 14. Dedicatory ceremonies 3:30 p.m. May 13 civic program 7:30 p.m. May 14. Project funded by community contributions federal Hill Burton aid and Sisters of Mercy.
Stella Argo was surprised Friday evening when friends gathered to celebrate her Thursday birthday. A cooperative supper was enjoyed with Mr. and Mrs. Rex Haver and many Albion and Centerville neighbors attending.
A group of youths and several couples attended a rally at the Chicago Evangelistic Institute in University Park from Friday evening through Sunday. List includes Sandra Quard Linda Coulson Nancy Turner Joyce Ann Kincade Sharon Walter Rita Gardner Judy Smith Dianne Burton Ann Paxston Irene Tadlock Rev and Mrs John Grenfell Johnny Rev and Mrs L B Deedrick Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh Mr and Mrs Merle Smith attended the chapel Sunday afternoon.
Linda Davis celebrated her tenth birthday at the Davis home Sunday afternoon with Donna Kay McGrighy Diane Kincade Connie Boblenz Deborah King and Dixie Davis assisting. The party featured games and Linda opening gifts with Mrs. Davis serving refreshments. Mr and Mrs Duane Coffin and grandparents were guests of the family.
Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 Moravia Iowa notes the passing of Brother Orville Arton. Members express sorrow, drape the charter for thirty days, and arrange minutes copies and Moravia Union publication as memorials. Committee: Claude Hackson Pettibone H Smith.
The Clover Leaf club met May 2 with Vanchie Tarbell hosting a cooperative dinner for members and visitors. Attendees included Ethel Fenton Mabel Moore Helen Printy Fern Penfield Edith Callen Mildred Tarbell Thelma Deering Stella Wells Ethel Wells Myrtie Bills Lora Bane Malinda Printy Charles Jan Russell Moore Howard Bane Frank Tarbell and the hostess. Work for the day was quilting. Thelma Deering won the guess what. Next meeting will be with Florence Dicks on May 16.
Pupils and teacher Haze Hellyer from Blue Front School were involved in an incident and traveled to Centerville on Friday as the school closes for the day.
A local group toured the McYmack factory and a cheese factory then visited three stations. The fire chief provided fire protection tips. They ate at Stateway Cafe, shopped, spent the afternoon at the park, and finished with a treat at Moravia Dairy Sweet.
Chariton River Baptist Church announces a Bible school starting the first week in June. The program runs one week with a four program sequence on Sunday. All children are welcome to attend.
For any of your advertising needs, we would be glad to help you. Just phone 49, Moravia Union.
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