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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
4
Warm weather expected soon plus fly control talk. The piece urges sanitation and sanitation practices on farms to reduce fly breeding. It details spraying with DDT for buildings and cattle, quantities per animal, and seasonal timing. It notes FFA mixed 2100 pounds of mineral, sold at 3.20 per sack, as a year round feed additive call.
Mr and Mrs J B Oehler hosted the Kensington Club at their home with six tables of play last Thursday evening A dessert rock party Guests included Mr and Mrs H K Smith Mr and Mrs Andy Mosely Mr and Mrs Art Fox and Mr and Mrs Ted Oehler High Score prizes went to Mrs Ho K Sith for guests and to Mrs Gus Luse and Albert Witherby in the club The evening was described as enjoyable
Mrs Mable Busne returned to San Francisco on Tuesday with her brother Ralph McBonough. They were en route to visit an aunt in Gideard and brother Rollie in Madere, California. Ralph plans to return in about two weeks.
Portola Baptist Church in San Francisco celebrated a dedication service on April 19 1947 under Pastor Herbert G Johnson. The church reached its $4000 goal to remodel and pay debts as plans include curtain partitions extra classrooms a baptistry dressing rooms and an open chancel front.
George Frelan learns his granddaughter Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frelan Jr of Denver Colorado, was fatally injured in an automobile accident in the mountains near Denver Saturday. Funeral services planned for Thursday. Irelan visited his father and sisters Mme Clara Irelan and Mrs Lawrence Reland.
Mrs Beatrice Cousins wife of Fred Cousins was found dead at her Milwaukee Avenue home at 6 00 p m Tuesday by her husband who called Dr L M Williams then Appanoose County Coroner Dr R L Fenton Centerville The death was attributed to an overdose of sleeping pills She had been in poor health and despondent since the death of her baby at University Hospital Iowa City Funeral services will be at Miller funeral home Centerville Friday at 2 00 p m Burial will be in Moravia
Funeral services for Joseph Albertson 78 who died Friday at his Albia home were held Sunday at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev. C L Young officiating. Burial was in Mora Via cemetery. He was born October 13 1868 in Harding county Town, son of George and Nancy Albertson, and lived on a farm east of Hilton before moving to Albia. He is survived by his wife and two sons Clinton Mystic and Floyd near Albia. The body was taken from Turner funeral home to Floyds home before the service.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church held a noon luncheon in the church basement to honor Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle who were leaving for their ranch in Big Sandy Montana and to bid farewell to the Youth Fellowship group. Mrs Tuttle resigns her Moravia school science teaching post and they depart Thursday for Montana. Flowers decor, devotions led, program on Child Parent and Physical Needs, piano by George Tracy, talk by Helen Orelup, farewell address by Rev Davis, and a gift presented to Mrs Tuttle by Mrs Gardner.
Janice Mosley marked her sixth birthday at her parents house Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley. Guests included Beverly Kolling Karyl Kolling Judy Dennis Michel Crane George Jr Barbara Mosley Martha Potts Evelyn Callen Judy Kenny Boyer Richard McDane Billy Burmeister Barbara Yeager Leta Larry Ricky Long Mary Margaret Mosley Nancy Mosley Mesdemes Henry Kolling Cecil Crane Clair Potts Bill Long Lloyd McDanes and Clell Long. The afternoon featured games gifts and refreshments.
Members of the Twentieth Century club and guests enjoyed a social afternoon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. H. E. Watts. After singing the club song and roll call, selections were presented, games were played, and refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Gardner. The guest list featured Mesdames J. C. Davis, John Robinson, Rick Veach, Birdie Mein, Frank O’Conner, Robert Foster, Pred Hiatt, L. B. Williams, Anna Smith, Frank Wilson, Clell Long, H. L. Hartinger, and Ben Williams.
Dr and Mrs Cert Shaffer of Los Angeles arrived Monday to visit relatives in Mora via and Centerville. They attended the Advhci Snniversary at the State Teachers college in Cedar Falls, where 140 in the Doctor's class participated and 97 are living. A banquet and reunion drew twenty attendees Sunday. Special memorial services are set for Eslinger cemetery on Sunday, June 1 at 2 30 p m with Rev Bart Rubuck delivering the address.
Mrs H K Smith reports that 71 dollars and 25 cents worth of poppies were sold in Moravia on Thursday and Saturday. The poppies, made by disabled veterans, were distributed under the American Legion Auxiliary supervision. Mrs Marvin Gardner and Mrs Maurice Walter sold large poppies to businesses while Moravia girl scouts sold small ones in homes.
Appanoose County holds its 28th annual 4-H Girls Rally Day at the Moravia Methodist Church on Wednesday June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rex Lewis notes officer elections, leader recognitions, club reports, and two community service skits plus clothing project demonstrations. County officers and retiring officials assist, with the Better Groomed Girl Revue opening and the county winner advancing to Ames state convention June 18 to 20.
Mrs C N Main and Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud with son Donald visited Albia for a birthday dinner at the Lloyd Phillis home. They joined a Sunday afternoon music recital at the First Methodist Church where Jane Ann Phillis performed.
Earl Rabuck pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Music and preaching at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Worship invitation extended.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia led by Rev J C Davis with Sunday School at 10:00 supervised by Mrs Rowena McFatridge Preaching at 11:00 Y F Group gathering at 6 30 p m Rev Davis in charge Wesley Chapel worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 1 3 a m
Church notices list Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:60 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. English service and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, all under Pastor W. & Burd.
Horace Schaffner, Superintendent, announces Communion Service and weekly worship at 1160 a m every Sunday. Horace and Clar White Schaffner will alternate in the pulpit each week, reflecting parish practice.
The Esther B A BB pastor leads worship at Fairview Church with prayer meetings and a Thursday tea event. Venue listed at Hilton Road, 16250, including a 2:00 PM Thursday gathering and Sunday services.
Mrs Ray Forbes director of Moravia's excellent school band announces the first in a series of summer concerts to be held in Moravia park Saturday evening May 31. The band will lead the Memorial Day parade after the school closes Friday morning with plans to offer lessons during the summer to Junior and other members.
R O Forbes directs a student concert if weather permits featuring Joseph Olivadoti Overture Crusaders of Liberty G E Holmes They Say That Falling In Love Is Wonderful Irving Berlin Trees baritone solo Kilmer Pasbach Richard Goughnour Tramp Tramp Tramp from Naughty Marietta Victor Herbert Under Escort Douglas Line Up Eric Del Lamater Bolero Now Kurtz Um Pah Pah Paul Yoder On Parade G F Rolmes Prayer Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck Star Spangled Banner
In a Greek village, Girl Scouts sent clothing and food to a family and received heartfelt thanks. Letters from many villagers plead for assistance as tuberculous, undernourished children suffer. Mrs Forbes coordinates further help and appeals to local organizations for support.
Daily Vacation Bible school opens at the schoolhouse with 70 enrollments. No classes Friday due to Memorial day. forenoon sessions continue all next week. Second-week enrollment open. Sponsored by Moravia Library Board with Mrs. C. M. McFatvidge in charge, aided by ministers and volunteer teachers. Names of staff listed by class.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W Main Jr of Davenport died at birth on May 21 and was buried in Hillcrest cemetery Moravia. She is survived by her parents a brother Billy and four grandparents including W C Main and Mrs Cora Main.
Mr and Mrs Harold Burton have purchased the Amy Lockman property and will take possession September 2 Harold Burton serves as a manager at the Swift & Co produce plant in Moravia Mrs Lockman had previously bought the William Horns home located one door east of the Evangelical United Brethren church
Donald Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster was wounded in the hand by a rifle discharged accidentally at the home of Jackie Dykes Monday. The bullet passed through his hand, surgical attention given within twenty minutes. No serious complications expected beyond possible infection from powder burns.
Mr J and Mrs F W Blumenstock returned to their Moravia home after a month in Up land and five months in Garberville California. They spoke of warm sunshine and little rain. Mrs Blumenstock visited her mother in Cottage Grove Oregon and their trip included a stop with daughter Mrs Harry Dissinger in Perry Iowa. They attended a Boone Church of Christ wedding where Miss Anna Ve Parry wed Donald Tieloar of Ogden. The couple traveled by auto with only a windshield wiper issue in Oklahoma last fall.
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward learned their brother in law C C Baumgarner of Torrington Wyoming died Sunday night after months of illness. Mrs Ronald Tisue traveling from Oakdale to join daughter Ronda Lee and parents. Body being transported to Moravia and funeral set for Thursday in Chariton.
Mrs Amos McGhghy enjoyed a birthday surprise Sunday May 26 as Ira Cox Ruth Cox of Allerton Jim Garner and family of Centerville joined neighbors Jack Long and Bertha McGrighy at her home for cake and ice cream.
Due to rain last Saturday the CBS rummage sale is continued Saturday May 31 from 2 to 5 pm at the community building. Additional contributions appreciated.
Moravia observes Memorial Day Friday May 30 at 11 a.m. at Moravia cemetery with Band led procession from Legion Home at 10 30. If rain, service moves to Evangelical United Brethren church. Veterans and auxiliary coordinate flag placement at Moravia and Salem cemeteries with flowers to follow. Reverend J C Davis delivers invocations and Reverend Earl Rabuck speaks. Taps and wreaths accompany readings of veterans names and a firing squad salute.
Pfc. Carl Glick of the Searchlight Division in Tokyo for nine months is at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Tray Glick of Hedrick, and will receive his discharge soon.
A large group from the Evangelical United Brethren church attended the consecrating service for Rev and Mrs Robert Hunt at Albia Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday evening. TheHunts will soon sail for Fredericktown South Africa.
A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis to honor Mrs. Davis birthday and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith of Phoenix Arizona. Also noted was the Smiths’ visit to relatives in Albia and Moravia with several Davis relatives in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra attended the wedding of her brother George McCannon of New Providence and Marietta Longley. The ceremony occurred Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dot Longley east of Centerville.
Mr ain Mre W Eo MeNabb of Dallas announces the birth of a daughter named Patricia Ato born May 26. The baby is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O D DuVell and is welcomed by the family including Maud May and Maxi DuVall.
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