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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
3
The schools this week received their new dishwasher for the hot lunch room. It is designed for schools and restaurants with multiple compartments and auto heats with bottled gas and an electric motor for washing. It eliminates dish drying and is recommended by the state for schools.
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mary Alice Weston who passed away May 12, 1949. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. Those who think of you today are those who loved you best. We think of you in silence no one can see us weep. But many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. Loved by her children and grandchildren.
Ward Shaw husband of Mrs. Lowell VanDorin died at home in Albia on Friday May 5 1960 at age 81 years 9 months 25 days. Funeral services were held May 8 at the E U Beehurehi Albia with Rev Carleton Spencer in charge. Interment was at Garden Grove Iowa. He was a member of the M E church and had been an invalid for a number of years. Survived by his wife daughter Alice Van Dorin six sons Albert Albia Arthur La Jolla Calif Frank Mitchelville Willard Malvern ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A birthday party honoring Buell Taylor and Helen Johnson was held Tuesday evening at the Otha Taylor home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johnson and Marybeth, Mr. and Mia Bue Taylor, Jean and Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Taylor, Mrs. Fannie Woolson of Myatie, and Wanda. Refreshments of ice cream and angel food cake were served.
McCormick deer ing mower side delivery rake hay loader all like new Mrs 1911 KEM GLO left 98c at SWAIMS Real Estate It will pay you well to buy or sell your real estate through Chet Broshar Lic Broker Moravia Built cabinets counters breakfast nooks and built in conveniences in your home Window and door screens floor landing Phone 169 G L Gollaher Moravia Wanted ground for corn or beans Bill Woodward Moravia et al
A Sunday cooperative dinner at Leo Thompson's home honored Ruth Thompson before she leaves Thursday for a Virginia WAC camp. A Moravian high school graduate and former St Joseph Hospital nurse aide in Centerville, Ruth was joined by Mr and Mrs Leon Burns and families, Paul Burns, Eugene Cox of Center ville, Maurice Cox at Treasure Island Calif, and other Burns relatives.
Ex experienced operators push hedging and pond work with new caterpillar gear offering free estimates by R D Freeland Centerville Iowa contact 1015 18t1. Mens work shoes 2 98 at Swains. General trucking Arthur Andrews Moravia Iowa box 8 Ri ta Buckskin gloves tractor caps at Swain. Five rooms and bath modern insulation hot water utility room with or without acreage write Mrs Carrie Tisue McCoy Rd Waterloo care Alfred Su tton 1911.
The annual mother daughter meeting of the Women s Society of World Service and Girls Missionary Guild was held Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren church with fifty attendees. A cooperative supper followed, then a program led by Mrs Zeal Callen featuring sermons, readings, and talks on Christian homes in Japan and the Oriental family pattern.
The record lists candidates for the 1952 Board of Supervisors with party labels. Republican ticket features R. Dick Wilson and John F Hermes as 1952 term contenders. Democrat ticket names Harry Stickler for the term ending in 1961.
At the regular Blakesburg I O O F meeting Tuesday evening the lodge conducted the second degree ceremony. A delegation from Albia I O O F attended, with Charles Fulton Harold Hoffman Raymond Ashby and William Gardner leading the committee.
Mrs D D DuVall learned last week of the death of her sister in law Mrs Ed Brown of Newton Missouri. She passed away Wednesday morning at Kirkville hospital after a period as a patient. Funeral services were held Friday in Newton with Mr and Mrs DuVall and Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall in attendance.
The Eslinger cemetery group held its May meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Bert Fisher’s home. Officers elected: Anna Delong president, Francia Robinson vice president, Tella Chedister secretary, Alice Fisher treasurer. A Mary Dille Age letter urged continuing care for the beloved dead. Memorial services are set for 2 p m Sunday June 4 at the cemetery. Also Dewey Salk to conduct an evening of singing on Monday May 15 at 8 p m at the Church of Christ with a Singspiration featuring gospel and newer songs.
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