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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

4

Moravia Fall Festival Officers Elected and Dates Set

P. K. Horner was reelected president of the Moravia Fall Festival Association at a meeting held at the community building Friday evening. Officers elected were R. R. Pennington vice president John Dille treasurer and Loyd Carter secretary. Dates set are September 11 12 and 13 for the 42nd festival. Homer King and Troy Adams named to head seating. Pennington to arrange a tent. Committees to be announced later.

P. K. Horner R. R. Pennington John Dille Loyd Carter Moravia Homer King Troy Adams

Eastern Star gives Margaret Ward wedding gift

Margaret Ward, a faithful officer of the Eastern Star, received a lovely gift in a surprise ceremony at the regular Tuesday night meeting. Officers of the O. E. S. hosted the event with refreshments and table decorations reflecting the occasion.

Margaret Ward Eastern Star

Ward Brooks wedding set for Little Brown Church

Announcement of the marriage date for Margaret Ward and Larry Brooks. The wedding will be next Saturday May 17 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa. A home at Mora via after May 24.

Margaret Ward N. R. Ward Larry Brooks Little Brown Church Nashua Iowa Moravia

Bernadine Bishop to Wed John R May in May

Approaching marriage on June 16, Miss Bernadine Bishop of Burlington daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop of Moravia and John R May of Newark Ohio son of Mr and Mrs W A May of Oak Park Illinois.

Bernadine Bishop Burlington D. BE Moravia John R. May Newark Ohio W. A. May Oak Park Minois

Mother Daughter Banquet At Local Church Abloom

The Evangelical United Brethren church hosted its annual Mother Daughter banquet with 35 attendees. Mrs M K Blackman led the lesson on Partners In A World Mission Begining with a Partnership in The Home. Mary Rose Main conducted organ music and candlelighting ceremony.

Evangelical United Brethren Church M. K. Blackman Mary Rose Main Mabel Coulson Troy Adams Kenneth Contra Alberta Rick Patty Halden Margaret Mary Ellen Condra Phyllis Rabuck A. O. Main Christian Home Fred Hammond Viola John Dille Joan Guild M.O.T.H.E.R

Dr Hollingshead Attends Great Lakes Optometric Congress

Dr C A Hollingshead was in Chicago from May 11 to 14 attending the Great Lakes Optometric Congress at the Morrison Hotel. The event gathers optometrists for post graduate education. he returned to his office Thursday morning.

C. A. Hollingshead Chicago Great Lakes

Ascension Day Prayer Service Held at Local Church

A Prayer and Praise service for Ascension Day was held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Evangelical United Brethren church with Mrs. Zel Callen in charge. The theme was We Press On In A Fellowship of Prayer.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Zel Callen Fellowship of Prayer

Rum mage sale notice by O E S in community building

The O E S will hold a rummage sale in the community building on Saturday May 24 from 2 to 6 PM. Members should bring contributions to C C Crulson’s residence or Schreiner Evans Hardware, and bring paper bags for wrapping.

Satvurdey C. C. Crulson Schreiner & Evans Hardware

Beacolt Coon Hunt Planned by Appangoser Club

The Appangoser Monroe County Coon Hunters Association will stage the second coon hunt of Beacolt next Sunday May 18. Hunters meet at Tubaugh Bres dam southeast of Masvia on the Unionville road for the event. The Evangelical United Church hosts a Friday night program with organizers Wis Earl Rabuch May Rose Main and Mrs M K Blackwen leading. Families should bring dishes for a potluck and a social hour follows in the church hall.

Appangoser Monroe County Coon Hunters Association Tubaugh Bres. Dam Masvia Unionville Road Evangelical United Church Earl Rabuch M. K. Blackwen

Local notices fragment on Grace Gravity event

Fragmentary OCR mentions Mrs. GHCHID, Mrs. Halden, Mathes’s lay fran for daughter of Mrs. Harry Burnivist, all connected to Gravity. Partial names and relations suggest a society or family notice but details are unreadable and dates are missing.

Ghchid Wo Halden Erchid Mathes Harry Burnivist

Linotype Operator Resigns From The Union

Mrs. Richard Veach resigns as Linotype operator after five years with The Union. She started when her brother Roscoe Day went to the army under publisher H. K. Smith, continued during Wayne Davis era, and leaves at week’s end after two more years of service.

Richard Veach Union

Verna Rouse Wins Reader's Digest Award at Mo Tavia High

Verna Violet Rouse valedictorian at Mo Tavia High School receives the Eleventh Annual Reader's Digest Association Award for leadership potential. Irving J. Hickman announces the honor and Verna will get an honorary subscription plus an engraved certificate. The award, offered since 1937, honors top graduates across the United States and Canada and promotes scholarship citizenship and ongoing reading after graduation.

Verna Violet Rouse Mo Tavia High School Reader’s Digest Association Irving J. Hickman Verna Reader's Digest Reader's Digest Association United States Canada Association Leadingeducators Lewis | Rouse Aliia Route Two Wasl Hickman

Progressive Club Meeting With Nadine Winsler

The Progressive club hosted an evening of Bingo and Truth or Consequences at the home of Mrs. Nadine Winsler on May 8. Guests included Gretchen Ashby Lula Tillmont Lelig Spencer Witherby Mary Gehler Fern Hudgens Louemma Palmer Grace Main Leila Veach Mae Hickman.

Progressive Club Nadine Winsler Gretchen Ashby Lula Tillmont Lelig Spencer Witherby Mary Gehler Fern Hudgens Louemma Palmer Grace Main Leila Veach Mae Hickman Gail Tuttle Mahel Smith Margery Tracy Bertha Broshar Genevieve Morgan

Cooperative Dinner Honors James Wood Birthday and Mothers Day

A Sunday cooperative dinner at the James Wood home celebrated Mr. Wood turning 78 on Monday and coinciding with Mothers Day. Attendees included Harry and Harlan Wood and families from Moulton and Cincinnati, plus numerous Wood relatives from Udell Moravia Blakesburg and the honorees themselves.

James Wood Wood Harry Wood Moulton Harlan Wood Cincinnati Ralph Wood Sue Wood Ruby Grandson Arthur Wood Floyd Wood Keith Udell Duana Wood Moravia Mia W. D. Wilson Bob Wilson Blakesburg

Double-Eight Club Meets at Masons

Mr and Mrs Harold Mason entertained members of the Double Eight Club Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs C Coulson and Mr and Mrs L F Bisby assisting Prizes at cards were won by Mrs Emil Halden Bert Turner Mrs Carl Black and T J Luse

Harold Mason C. Coulson L. F. Bisby Emil Halden Bert Turner Carl Black T. J. Luse

Attendants Return From Oklahoma Funeral for Father Haver

Mr and Mrs Rex Haver returned home Friday from Oklahoma where they attended the funeral services of his father Jobee C Haver.

Rex Haver Oklahoma Jobaee C. Haver

Seeley and Tisue Tie In Centerville Methodist Church

Miss Marjorie Seeley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Seeley Brazil Iowa became the bride of Eugene Tisue son of Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue Moravia in a May 10 ceremony at the Centerville Methodist Church Rev Lester Greenwood officiated at 3 pm The couple will reside on the Will Tisue farm west of Moravia Alberta Ducey was maid of honor and George Van Dorin best man The brides brown suit featured red rose bouquet while the maids green suit wore pink carnations reception followed with a three tier cake Immediate family attended Mrs Tisue is a Centerville High School graduate and has worked in the Centerville Employment Office He served in the Marine Air Corps for twenty nine months and is Moravia High School class of 1941 graduate They plan to reside on the Will Tisue farm west of Moravia.

Marjorie Seeley Lewis Seeley Brazil Iowa Eugene Tisue Gus Tisue Moravia Centerville Lester Greenwood Alberta Ducey George van Dorin Tisue Bert McKern Moravia High School Marine Air Corps Will Tisue

Local resident returns home from St Joseph hospital Centerville

J D Minnes, recently hospitalized at St Joseph hospital in Centerville, regained his strength and went home Wednesday. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Clyde Cassiday of Enid Oklahoma visiting Rex Haver and planning onward to Ram toul Illinois, and Troy Adams visiting Rev J W Zerbe in Fremont. Harry Woodward and family drove to Ames on Sunday with their daughter Mrs Tom Robb who has been visiting local relatives.

J. D. Minnes St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Clyde Cassiday Enid Oklahoma Rex Haver Ram Toul Ill Troy Adams J. W. Zerbe Fremont Harry Woodward Ames Town Tom Robb

Family gathering honors E F Q Oehter at cooperative dinner

E F Q Oehter entertained at a family cooperative dinner for Mother's Day with all children and grandchildren present including Mr and Mrs Ted Oehler Francis Oehler Susan and Sally from Centerville Kenneth Barghahn Linda Louise Diane and Bruce from Knoxville Jay B Oehler Eddie and David. The afternoon included visiting pictures and recordings of grandchildren songs and speeches on a recording machine. Aleta Johnson was seriously injured after her hand caught in a washing machine wringer but no bones were broken in examination by Dr Williams.

E. F. Q Oehter Ted Oehler Francis Oehler Susan Sally Centerville Kenneth Barghahn Linda Louise Diane Bruce Knoxville Jay B. Oehler Eddie David Bargi Kahn Aleta Herschel Johnson Williams

Moravia Girl Scouts to Sell Poppies for Poppy Day

May 24th will be Poppy Day in Moravia with the American Legion Auxiliary and Girl Scouts selling memorial poppies to honor World War II and to aid disabled veterans and families. Volunteers will distribute flowers citywide all day with Mrs. Gerald Morgan and Mrs. Howard Smith in charge. Winners of the Poppy Poster contest at Moravia grade school were announced, with top prizes awarded to several students for poster designs to promote the sale on May 4.

Moravia United States Gerald Morgan Basil Cowell American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Girl Scouts Howard Smith America Legion Auxiliary Poppy Maxine Firkina Sharon Park Joyce Martin Nelorea Biaby L. E. Jor Idan Joyes Hiatt

Legion Auxiliary conference in Ottumwa to day

The fifth district American Legion Auxiliary spring meeting convenes at the Ottumwa Legion Home with registration at 9 a.m. District president Mrs. John Haluska of Albia leads guests of honor including department president Mrs. G. M. Brown of Whiting and department executive secretary Mrs. M Myrton Shelley of Des Moines. An open forum, Marilyn Sloan of Oskaloosa talks, and a new colored film on poppy production will be shown. The day ends with a banquet and dance at Hotel Ottumwa.

Fifth District The American Legion Auxiliary Legion Ottumwa John Haluska Albia G. M. Brown Whiting M. Myrton’ Shelley Des Moines Iowa Iowa Soldiers Home Marshalltown W U. S. Veterans Hospital Hotel Ottumwa

Cooperative Luncheon Planned at Methodist Church

W. S. C. S. will hold a cooperative luncheon on May 21 at 12:30 p.m. at the Methodist church. This is the last meeting before conference. Wqandsie Pennington, Secretary.

Methodist Church Wqandsie Pennington

Grades Present Musical Program at Moravia School

The Mo ravia Public Schools presented a musical program at the school building on Wednesday afternoon May 7. The first six grades sang and performed musical dialogs under the direction of Mrs Tuttle. Charlotte Sufficool, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Kuster, is ill with pneumonia and in Mason City hospital.

Moravia Public Schools Tuttle Charlotte Sufficool John Sufficool Mason City James Kuster

SAILING FROM ENGLAND DOTSONS RECEIVE LONDON Telegram

Mi and Mrs Fred Dotson report a telegram from Grove Whittington of London saying he was sailing for the United States on May 8.

Fred Dotson Grove Whittington London United States

Church Night Sunday Schedule at Evangelical United Brethren

Earl Rabuck pastor leads services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 3:60 p.m. Music and preaching at 0 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. This Friday evening church night invites all with lunch served.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Donald Jones

American Legion Auxiliary to Meet May 20 at Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary will gather at the Legion Home Tuesday evening May 20 at 8:00. A poppy tea and initiation of new members will be held. All members are urged to be present. Margery Tree

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Margery Tree

Union office offers free 2x24 inch child pictures

Nancy Ata, Billy and Binds rvints, Gilbert and Marilyn Process Mary Margaret Myssey, Ronald, Mark and Charles VenZante, and Helen Davis are referenced. Future issuants may receive a free 2x24 inch picture by caition at The Union office after their child's picture is printed.

Nancy Ata Billy and Binds Rvints Gilbert and Marilyn Process Mary Margaret Myssey Ronald Mark Charles VenZante Helen Davis Azure Caiting

Brass Sextet First In National Meet

The Moravia brass sextet received a Division I rating at the national music contest in St. Joseph Missouri. Members include Jofllen Broshar Oneita Whicker Bill Harris Richard Smith Richard Gaughnour and Jack Broshar. Jack Broshar earned a Division II rating for his baritone solo.

Moravia Brass St. Joseph Jofllen Broshar Oneita Whicker Bill Harris Richard Smith Richard Gaughnour Jack Broshar Albin Washington

Vayette Shower for Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker

Mrs Carl Pfannebecker and Mrs Clifford Pfannebecker hosted a layette shower at the Pfannebecker home on Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker Mia Bert Turner and Mrs Vernon Kaster. Attendees included Mesdames Sandy Black Hiner Kaster Palmer Hudgens and Jay plus others sending gifts. Refreshments were served as the honoree opened gifts at the end of a pleasant afternoon.

Carl Pfannebecker Clifford Pfannebecker Ralph Pfannebecker Mia Bert Turner Vernon Kaster Mesdames Sarah Sandy Carl Black Max Hiner Virgil Kaster Leonard Palmer

Hold Cooperative Church Night Supper at Methodist Church

More than 50 attended the church night cooperative supper and program at the Methodist church last Wednesday. Mrs. Lee Tratt led supper arrangements while Mrs. Coulson presided at the program. The rhythm band played several numbers, Bill Wetterlind gave a whistling solo, and a vocal duet sang by Mrs. D. E. Bishop and Mrs. Albert Witherby. The pastor Rev. J. C. Davis spoke, and bouquets were given to Mrs. J. W. Halden and Mrs. H. E. Watts in honor of their birthday anniversaries.

Methodist Church Lee Tratt C. ©. Coulson Bill Wetterlind D. E. Bishop Albert Witherby J.C. Davis J. W. Halden H. E. Watts

Large Attendance At Commencement At Moravia

The Moravia gymnasium was filled to capacity as parents and friends gathered to witness diplomas presented to 13 eighth grade graduates. Charles B. De Puy of Centerville delivered the address titled What Will Our Youngsters Think, blending humor with serious reflection. Supt. Hickman announced the eighth grade promotions, and Bert Turner, president of the Board of Education, presented the senior diplomas.

Moravia Charles B. DePuy Centerville DePuy Supt. Hickman Bert Turner Board of Education

Verna Rouse Named Moravia High Valedictorian 1947

Verna Violet Rouse, Moravia High School 1947 graduate, earns valedictorian honors with a four year average of 9.89 and A minus. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse. Salutatorian James Main, son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Main, carries four year average 9.30 with B plus grades.

Verna Violet Rouse Moravia High School Lewis Rouse James Main Forrest Main

Mrs Gehler Hosts Kensington Club Luncheon

Mrs Jay B. Oehler entertained the Kensington club ladies at a cooperative one o clock luncheon at her home last Thursday. A bowl of spring flowers and place cards decorated the table. Roll call was my favorite hymn. Mrs Dess White led the afternoon program as members shared childhood memories of their mothers. Mr and Mrs Oehler will host a club party Thursday evening.

Jay B. Oehler Kensington Club Dess White

Moravia Attends Rebekah District Meeting in Albia

Several Moravia members joined the district meeting of the Rebekah lodge hosted by Albia and Lovilia lodges in Albia on Monday. Initiations included Mrs. Harold Hudgens and Mrs. Paul Spencer, both of Moravia Lodge No. Additional attendees from Moravia included Mrs. Carrie Tisue, Mrs. Ralph Tuttle, Mrs. Roscoe Pennington, Mrs. D. ER. Bishop, Mrs. Arminta Haddock, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Albert Witherby, Mrs. Wim. Gardner, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Pearl Black, and C. A. Turner.

Moravia Rebekah Albia Albis Lovilia Harold Hudgens Paul Spencer Carrie Tisue Ralph Tuttle Roscoe Pennington D. ER. Bishop Arminta Haddock Leonard Palmer Albert Witherby Wim. Gardner Gerald Morgan Raymond Ashby Pearl Black C. A. Turner

Sunshine Ladies Meet With Mamie Tisue

The Sunshine Ladies met on Wednesday May 7 with Mamie Tisue as hostess. A noon meal was served and the group quilted and pieced quilts. Edna Johnson received the guess what package and Jessie Potts earned her mystery pal gift for her wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs Hugh McFatridge and Mrs T R Gardner. Members present listed several named individuals.

Sunshine Ladies Mamie Tisue Edna Johnson Jessie Potts Aniversary Hugh McFatridge T. R. Gardner Mamie Lecrdes Lucille McKerv Opal Burs Lela Harrison Mebel Gladfelder Darlene Gladfelder Bissie Gladfelder Nellie Gladfelder Leah Tisue Celis McDarel Edna John- Mildred Gladfelder Neola Hawk

Nazarene Church Service Schedule

Church of the Nazarene announces regular services led by Pastor W E Burd. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M B Johnson as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Worship at 4:60 p.m. on Sundays. Prayer and Bible Study at 3:00 p.m. Thursdays.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. B. Johnson N.Y

Church of Christ Lsan Dunaway School Schedule

Horace Schaffner the superintendent leads Communion and worship at the Church of Christ Lsan Dunaway School. Grace and Chare Ence Senaffier will share pulpit duties with regular worship every Sunday.

Lsan Dunaway School Horace Schaffner Gruce and Chare Ence Senaffier

Cooperative Dinner Honors Mrs Woodward

A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at the Woodward home honoring Mrs. C G Woodward. Family members present included Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and daughter Mrs Tom Robb of Ames Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and children and Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward and children.

C. G. Woodward Bill Woodward Harry | Woodward Tom Robb Ames Frank | Woodward Ronald Woudward

Ieonium Circuit ESPHER BABB Worship Schedule Item

The Ieonium Circuit ESPHER BABB at Pastor leoniai Church School 1026 pt lists worship services with times 11:18 a m at Fuitsie Church and 2:00 a m at Yaba for midweek vice ba uu and 1:80 a 4a. Evening service 8:00 p m at Hitou Church Sebowl.

Ieonium Espher Babb Leoniai Fuitsie

Custer Completes Army Basic Training in Pubile

Byte Floyd L.D. Custer, who joined the army February 25, has completed basic training. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Custer of Meravin, South Carolina, according to Pubile KReletions.

Bart South Carolina Byte Floyd LD. Custer Floyd B.C. Custer Meravin

Baccalaureate Service Honors Moravia High Graduates

Over 500 attendees filled the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday evening for Moravia high school graduates. Rev. J. C. Davis delivered the sermon on Wisdom, the key of knowledge, with music by James Main Phyllis Rubuck and George Fracy.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia High School J. C. Davis Grage| Methodist Church James Main Phyllis Rubuck George Fracy

Donald Darby to Graduate From Simpson College

Donald Darby near Moravia will graduate from Simpson College at Indianola Sunday, May 25. He formerly taught in Lovilla, served in World War I, and enrolled at Simpson after his discharge from the army.

Donald Darby Moravia Simpson Collee Indianola Donald Luvilla Simpson

Guests at William Woodward Home Delight Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward hosted a cooperative dinner at their home on Mother’s Day. Attending were Mrs O G Woodward, Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward, Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and family, Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward and children, and Mrs Tom Robb of Ames. Ira Boyer called that afternoon.

Wm. Woodward 0. G. Woodward And Harry Woodward Frank Woodward Ronald Woodward Tom Robb Ames Ira Boyer

Twentieth Century Club Meets for Flower Talk

The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. John Dodd on Tuesday afternoon. Members shared memories of their mothers favorite flowers. Mrs. Gardier spoke on wild flowers and Mrs. McFatridge discussed new developments in bris. Mrs. Luse and Mrs. Ashby led singing of mother songs and Mrs. Ashby sang.

20Th Century Club Twentieth Century Club John Dodd T. R. Gardier C. M. McFatridge Cody Luse Hayland Ashby Ashby M.o.t.h.elr

Double Venture at Moravia Theatre Ad Lets Veil Hope

Moravia Theatre advertises a Friday and Saturday double feature under a venture program by Mr and Mrs VanDorin. If response proves successful, more such dual features may follow in the future.

Moravia

Birth in Fort Worth: Morcis Baby to Mr and Mrs Morcis

J. of Chambers reports the birth of a newborn girl to Mer and Mrs. Rober Morcis of Fort Worth Texas on May 6. Mrs. Marvi Chambers, formerly Dorviny Chambers, is noted.

J. OF. Chambers Mer Rober Morcis Fr. Worth, Texas Marvi Dorviny Chambers

Services Friday For Daphne McDonough

The Moravia community mourns Daphne McDonough who died by hanging at home aged 44. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church Friday at 2 30 p m with burial at Hillcrest after viewing at Turner Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Ralph and three sisters. grief tied to the loss of her son Eugene Wilcox missing in action since 1943.

Moravia Methodist Church W. E. Burd C. Davis Hillcrest Cemetery Turner Funeral Home Eugene Wilcox Ralph McDonough

Attend Wedding in Albia Sunday Draws Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Walden Smith and children of Mediapolis and Miss Maxine Smith of Simpson College were weekend guests of the Howard Smith home. Rev. and Mrs. Herman Smith of New Sharon visited, and the group attended the wedding of Miss Mary Olive Smith and Charles McGinnis at the Methodist church in Albia, with Moravia attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. George Winsler, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brain, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller, and Mrs. Margery Tracy.

Walden Smith Mediapolis Maxine Smith Simpson College Indianola Howard Smith Herman Smith New Sharon M. Smith Walden Smiths Mary Olive Smith Charles McGinnis Adbia Moravia Paul Broshar Chet Broshar George Winsler Lester Brain Theo Miller Margery Tracy

Cooperative Dinner Honoring Mrs Bosse in San Francisco

A cooperative dinner in honor of Mrs Mable Bosse of San Francisco was enjoyed at the home of Mr and Mrs H E Callen on Sunday. Participants included Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough Mr and Mrs F H Buckmaster Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and son Ralph Newton Mr and Mrs Max McDonaugh and Mrs W H Callen and daughter Opal of Centerville.

Mable Bosse San Francisco H. E. Callen Ralph McDonough F. H. Buckmaster Jack McDonough Ralph Newton Max McDonaugh W. H. Callen Opal Centerville

Mrs Meyers Improving After 20-Foot Fall

Mrs Jesse Meyers at St Joseph hospital Centerville is recovering from a stairway accident that caused a 20 foot fall. Her leg was broken and rebroken last week to correct alignment. Doctors report the limb is now held in a position to aid healing and she hopes to return home mid June.

Meyers St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Jesse Meyers

Young People Meet at Paxston Home

The Young People's Fellowship of the Church of the Nazarene met Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fay Paxston east of town. Mrs Frank Woodward led the devotional period and the group enjoyed a weiner roast. Attending were Rev and Mrs W E Burd and Joyce and Stanley, Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and children, Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward and sons, Miss Ruth Jones, Miss Doris Parker, James Main, L E Jordan, and the Paxston family.

Church of the Nazarene Fay Paxston Frank Woodward WE. Burd Joyce Stanley Bill, Woodward and Sons Ruth Jones Doris Parker James Main L. E. Jordan Paxston

Birthday Celebration At Frank Woodward Home

Mrs Woodward observed her birthday anniversary with guests from Moravia and Ames Iowa at the Frank Woodward home last Wednesday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. The large white cake was baked by Mrs Wm Woodward.

Wm. Woodward Harry Woodward 0. G. Woodward Moravia Tom Robb Ames Iowa Frank Woodward

Powell Funeral Attended by Local Friends at Fairview Church

Mr and Mrs Pearl Hiner of Maine and Mrs Chris Hogart and Rex Angel attended the funeral of Will Powell held Sunday afternoon at the Fairview church south of Unionville.

Pearl Hiner Chris Hogart Rex Angel Will Powell Fairview Church Unionville

New barber opens chair at Walber shop Tere

Howard Underwood of Univab- Villy becomes barber at Charles Broshar Walber shop Tere. Underwood, a World War II veteran, rooms at the O. D. BuVall hole.

Howard Underwood Univab- Villy Charles Broshar Walber Underwood O. D. BuVall

Public sale dates for Mrs Anna Easter move notice

Mrs Anna Easter and her Rex will move soon to their newly purchased residence property and will hold a sale of household goods this Saturday May 2. See ad in this issue for a public sale. Print your selections and bills, slung with advertisement. You will cover a large territory and expect a sizeable crowd.

Anna Easter Rex Li Su

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Bernadine DR. C. 4. Hollingshead Progressive Masons England Brass Mrs Verna Rouse Mrs. Gehler Rebekah Lodge Sunshine Mamie ‘Tisue Church of Christ U. BK. Church William Woodward Daphne McDonough McDonough Arch Harding Gordon Watkins
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