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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

4

Bible School Starts List in Moravia

The Moravia daily vacation Bible school begins next Wednesday morning and runs through Friday. The final program is Sunday evening June 11 at the Methodist Church. Supervisors include Mrs. B.E. and others. junior, intermediate, and primary groups meet at various churches under assigned leaders.

Moravia Methodiat: Churel A. B.’ Church Bill Schaffner The Nazarene Rc Rev. Wilson Gail Tuttle Serial Association Onion

Mrs L Dagle Honored At Shower Friday

A postnuptial shower at the Paul Broshar home honored Mrs. L Dagle of Des Moines, recent bride. Entertainment included a shadow show with scenes of courting and proposal, wedding, breakfast, quarrel and reconciliation, and a one year later chapter. Guests and gift givers from the community attended and shared refreshments.

Paul Broshar Lee Dagla Déa Moines John Veach Lee Hiatt Basil Tadlock Loren Walter Howard Smith Arnold Cutkomp George Firkins Joe Martin Ms. Cutkomp Mra. Firkins John Laws Cutkamp Max MecHonough Mra Raymond Ashby Fred Buckmaster Gue Pfannebecker Marvin Gardner Rowena McFatridge Garnet McDonough Mary Lou ‘McDonough Harry DuVall Sadie MelIntire Sadie Palmer T. B. Cameron C. C. Coulson Harold Burton Carl Tisue Pauline Harp L. M. Williams Fanchen Winsler Paul Dicks Pearl Broshar Mre Art Boeckelmann John Robinon Lester Brain Chester Broatiar Georgiana Winsler Pred Tillmont M. K. Blackman

Methodist Mothers Decorate Class Room

Several members of Class Eight the Methodist Sunday school and the mothers of Mrs. Cecil Coulson met at the church Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening to redecorate a room for Mrs. Coulson's class. Following the work hours a fellowship was held Wednesday evening refreshments were served.

Methodist Cecil Coulson Clana

In Memoriam for Our Wife and Mother

A memorial note from Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell honors their wife and mother who passed away two years ago in the 96th year of May. The family expresses grief and remembrance for her love and role within the home.

Agron Campbell Ted Campbell

Gratitude Thanks After Night of Ice Debris Clearing

Mr and Mrs Art Fox are thanked for assistance the night of the ice. Mr and Mrs A C Main are thanked for lodging and meals until debris at home was cleared. Many others are mentioned for helping. memories remain. C E Peters and Mrs Peters sign the note.

Art Fox A. C. Main Alto C. E. Peters

Chariton Farm Bureau Holds May Meeting at Schoolhouse

The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met Friday evening at California school house with 81 in attendance. Rey Harrison led the business session after a cooperative supper. Selah Harrison reported on the county meeting, and Harold Cartwright showed two films. Next month refreshments planned include sandwiches, strawberries, and ice cream.

Chariton Township Arm Bureau California School House Rey Harrison Selah Harrison Harold Cartwright

Reverend Wilson and family move into parsonage

Rev and Mrs Leo Wilson and son David moved into the E U B parsonage here Saturday from Bristow. Rev Wilson preached his initial sermon Sunday. He was appointed pastor of the Moravian charge at the annual E U B conference at Muscatine May 9 to 12.

Leo Wilson Eon David Bristow Wilson Mr. Wilson E. UV. B Muscatine

MRA Duvall hosts Tea Club meeting highlights

The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Hagry DuVall. Mrs Zell Callen won the mystery box. After a brief business session refreshments were served by the hostess. The club attended an afternoon tea hosted by the Progresulus club at Mrs Garnet Mc Donough's home.

E. T. C. Club Mra. Hagry DuVall Zell Callen Progresulus Club Garnet McDonough

Memorial Day Band Rehearsal and Program Notice

Notice to band members and parents announces a rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Monday May 29 in the school band room. The Memorial Day program starts at 11:00 a.m., with the band assembling at 10:30 a.m. at the Legion Hall.

Legion Hal

Thanks to helpers for farm work last Wednesday

Wayne Clark and family express gratitude to everyone who helped with farm work last Wednesday. Your assistance was greatly appreciated.

Wayne Clark

Caurene Church Schedule Announced by Pastor Wilson

Evangelical United Brethren Church announces weekly events led by Pastor Leo Wilson. Sunday school starts at 10:00 am with worship at 10:50 am. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 pm and Evening Worship at 8:00 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 pm. Bible School runs May 31 to June 9. Everyone welcome.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Leo Wilson Harold Mason Stunday Stnday Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hahn

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Outline

Moravia Iowa Grace Methodist Church with Minister Vannelta McConnell lists 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m Morning Worship with a sermon on Jesus Observations. Officers to be installed during the morning service and Junior Choir to provide special music.

Grace Methodist Moravia Iowa Vannelta McConnell Wesley Methodist Church Warnelta McConnell Jesus

Church of Christ Service and Activities Schedule

Church of Christ schedule lists 10:00 am Sunday school under Eugene McCrory and 11:00 am Lord's Supper and sermon led by Billy Schaffner. Bible study at 8:00 pm, Wednesday preaching by Clarence Schaffner. Friday 6:30 pm the monthly Thursday supper in the chapel building. Ard Hoven is minister. Radio program Bones on the air each Saturday at 6 o'clock on WMT Cedar Rapids.

Church O! of Christ S.imi' McIneck School Eugene McCrory Billy Schaffner Clarence Schaffner

Pentecost Sermon at Fairview Methodist Church

Fairview Methodist holds Sunday School at nine with lively discussions on vital lessons then a public worship service at 9 45. The sermon asks What Happened at Pentecost and invites all to attend.

Fairview Methodist

Tconium Methodist Sunday School and Worship Schedule

The article lists a Methodist church program with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Public Worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon theme is The Message of Whit Sunday. Also notes daily vacation Bible school for all ages of youth and children.

Tconium Methodist

E U B Church To Hold Reception And Dinner

A reception and basket dinner for the new minister and his family will be held at the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday after the morning worship. A program will be presented. In the afternoon the committee in charge includes Mrs Harold Mason, Mrs Car Van Zante and Mrs Claude Hawk. The committee urges attendance.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Harold Mason Car) van Zante Claude Hawk

Rouze Farm Family Builds a Solid Home and Life

Warren and June Rouze and their children Carl and Martha are highlighted as a farming family near Warren. The couple, active since youth, built a home from a razed high school, completed largely by their own labor. They farm 300 acres in Cayming, raising corn soybeans cattle and Angus stock, with recent land purchases expanding their operation. They attend Hilton Methodist Church and emphasize resilience and faith guiding their work and community life.

Warren Rouze Warren June June Tiane Carl Martha Dune AAA Biteman High School Qayming J. N. Massey Albis Hilton Methodist Church Jupe

Moravia Baseball Reaches Sub-State Finals After Win

Moravia advanced to the sub-state finals in Adel Iowa by defeating New Sharon 6 to 4. Chebuhar pitched for Moravia with nine strikeouts as the team overcame early errors. Moraine was set to face East Des Moines in Adel for a shot at Mason City finals, as East Des Moines beat Adel in a rain-delayed 11 inning game 4 to 8.

Moravia Adel Iowa New Sharon Ozarks Sharon Boya Chebuhar Moraine East Des Moines Des Moines East Mason City

Mrs Gordner Hosts Woman’s Club Meet at Country Home

May 17 gathering at Mrs T R Gardner’s country home with 18 members. Devotions led by Mary Burns on God in Families. readings, litany, meditation. Officers elected for next year include President Ethel Gardner and Secretary Bertha SBroshar. Hostess and guests enjoyed ice cream pie coffee and a garden tour of tulips after the meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary m Poat Garnet McDonough Bert ‘Turner Jay Oehler Rowena McFatridge Carl Black Gerald Morgan Leonard Palmer Howard Evans Richard Veach Paul Spencer Oehler Mor‘gin Ottumwa Knoxville Fred. Hommerid Harry Woodward Zell Callen Marvin Gardner Lee Hiatt Birdis Main Mra Callen J. P. Day Man Pauline Harp Jay Burts W. Diekel Meade Otha Pavlor Anna Sraith Mearl’ Walters Frank Whaley Claire Spencer Fred Buckmaster Loyd Carter Edna Neff George Winsler Mary Platt Fannie Callen T. R Gardner Mary Burns Grace Veach Ruth Wilson Ralph Spencer Merle Walter Africa Frank Wilson Howard Smith China Asice Dave Bishop John Veach Ethel Gardner Bertha Sbroshar Mabel Robb Gladsie Pennington Clara Gordney

Local social notes from Moravia and area gatherings

Mr and Mrs Clarence Dowd and sons and Mrs J R Callen were guests of Mr and Mrs William Gardner. Earl Hardin departed for Long Beach California after a two week visit with her parents Ralph and Mrs Tuttle. Jerri Tuttle accompanied them home for a visit. Moravia Garden club sent a delegation to Centerville for a flower arrangement demonstration. Mrs Watts Halden Main were dinner guests of Mrs Gardner. A cooperative dinner was held at Ed Taylor home with Zula Cynthia Taylor Dayne Taylor Othe Taylor Wanda Harold Taylor and families present. Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson and Marybeth visited Otha Taylor home. Elva Bickford returned from California to visit her daughters. Mr and Mrs Carpenter Calton California and Ethel Olney of Los Angeles accompanied Elva home, visiting at Lee Bickford's in Oklahoma. Carpenter and husband visited Muscatine to see his sister O L Sears a patient at University hospital Town City since March. Sears was moved homeThursday and condition improved.

Clarence Dowd J. R. Callen William Gardner Earl Hardin Long Beach Calif Ralph Tuttle Misa Jerri Tuttle California Moravia Garden Club Centerville Mra H. E. Watts J. W. Halden Mre C. N. Main Wm. Gardner Ed ‘Taylor Zula Taylor Cynthia Taylor Des Moines Dayne Taylor Othe Taylor Wanda Harold Taylor Buell Taylor Otha Taylor Dick Johnson Marybeth Elva Bickford Myr P. P. Carpenter Calton Ethel Olney

Memorial Day Services Planned for Moravia

Memorial Day services are planned for Tuesday May 30 with ceremonies at the Moravia cemetery. The procession leaves the American Legion at 11:00 led by the Moravia band followed by color guard firing squad and veterans groups. Rev Hahn delivers invocation and benediction, names read, wreaths presented by Boy Scouts, bugler taps, and Star Spangled Banner performed by Moravia Band.

Moravia American Legion Colors War Veterans, Legion Auxiliary Hahn Paar Mias McConnell Tapa Bugler Rev

Veterans parade call for Memorial Day services

All veterans are called to assemble at the American Legion home at 10 30 a m Tuesday May 30 to march to the cemetery for Memorial Day services led by Harold Burton adjutant participation expected from veterans and community members

American Legion Harold Burton

Duane Veach to graduate from Drake University

Duane Veach son of Mr and Mrs Albert Veach will graduate from Drake University on May 29 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree He plans to resume duties as band and instrument instructor at Buffalo Center Iowa on June 1

Duane Veach Albert Veach Drake University Buffalo Center Iowa

Progressive Club Entertainment for Moravia Members

The Progressive club hosted a coffee for other Moravia clubs at Mrs. Garnet McDonough's home Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Over sixty members attended, with spring flowers, a lace-clothed dining table, tulip centerpiece, lit tapers, and Karl Tuttle presiding at the coffee urns.

Progressive Club Moravia Garnet McDonough Rowena McFatridge Karl Tuttle

Espy Family Reunion Planned in Rockford Ill

An Espy family reunion for the Charles and Nancy Espy lineage is scheduled in Rockford Illinois on Sunday July 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Distzman located at 812 Taft Road.

Rockford, Ill Charles Nancy Espy Fred Distzman Taft Rd

Thanking friends for cards during hospital stay and home

Mrs Beasie Barpa expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and letters during her hospital stay and after returning home, noting sincere appreciation for the support received.

Beasie Barpa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bible School Mrs. L. Dagle Chariton Farm Bureau MRA. Duvall Caurene Booster Club G. D. Hayenga John Morrell & Co Moravia Boosters Club Hayenga Charles R Gardner Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce Lodge Moravis Rebekah Lodge No. 404 Noble Grand C. A. Turner Misa Clara Irelan Ira Robb Morgan Aska Vis Rebekah Lodge Elsie . Wycoff Hettey Mystic Memorial Moutton Cincinnati Muriel Galvin Methodist Church Moulton Bette Day Taey R. R. Pennington Herb Boblenz Harold Hoffman E. U. B. Church Lioydy Henry Cordes Cordes Bert McKern Pearl Boyer Eddie Lyndon McDanel Ray Harrison Gerald Hawk Harley Tisue Henry Witt John Peterson Clyde Gladfelder P. D. Aviosy Shirley Townsend DRAKE PROGRESSIVE CLUB _ ENTERTAINS CLUBA
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