Moravia Business Review of Local Firms in 1948
Moravia merchants provide a wide trade area from East End Garage to Moravia Locker Plant. The survey lists Karl La Hue and Floyd Simmons at East End Garage, Schreiner and Evans hardware, Mac’s D X Service by Wayne McDaniel, Bill Woodward Plumbing & Heating, Art Fox Garage, Frank Swaim’s general store and funeral service, and the Moravia Union weekly. Also named are the Success Barber & Beauty Supply, McFatridge & Coulson insurance, Roland’s Grocery, Veach Drug Store, Corner Cafe, Witherby Electric, Travis Produce, Moravia Theatre owners, Gardner Hatchery, Moravia Telephone Co, Dr. L. M. Williams, Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, Nadine and George Winsler Grocery, Easter Bros Coal, Kaster Pool Hall, Broshar barber shop, Zion firms, Zephyr cleaners, Moravia Locker Plant, Gamble Store, Banks Tin Shop, Pauline’s Beauty Shop, Ivan Walter shoe repair, Fred Tillmont blacksmith, Moravian Dairy, Oehler Texaco and Firestone stores, Clifton Boardman at Albia, Standard Service Station, Maud’s Cafe, Club 60, Jay Main and Dewey’s Place, Modernistic Beauty, Moravia Mattress Factory, and three railroad stations. The post office reports its best year, with receipts over 12,000 dollars. The piece urges readers to Seek Moravia First for goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schreiner
Moravia
John Deere
Schreiner & Evans
P. D. Schreiner
Howard Evans
Mac
Wayne McDanel
Bill Woodward Plumbing & Heating Co
Art Fox Garage
East End
Fox
Frank Swaim
Barber and Beauty Supply
McFatridge
Iowa Cleaners
Albia
Veach Drug Store
C. A
Larry Brooks
Bill Callen
Witherby Electric
A. Witherby
Travis Produce
Paul Broshar
Moravia Theatre
Arthur van Dorin
Strand
Mystic
Gardner Hatchery
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Moravia Telephone Co
Don Wolf
L. M. Williams
Iowa Trust & Savings Hank
Jobo Dille
Underwood
Zephyr Cleaners
Chet Broshar
Giso
Mossiia Board of Education
Zot & Bon
Turner Funeral Home
Mostem
Veach Implement Co
John
Richard Veach
International Harvester
Bivin & Robb
W. C. Biyin
Ira Robb
Allis-Chalmers
New Idea
Moravia Locker Plant
Fanchen Winsler
Gene Cooper
Ivan Walter
Fred Tillmont
Algo
Moravian Dairy
Newton Long
Oehler Bros
Texaco
Firestone
Ted, Francis
Joy Oehler
Centerville
Knoxville
Clifton Boardman
Brompton
Albis
Charles Johnson
Standard Service
Amos McGrighy
Standard Oil Co
Kenneth Condra
Maud’s Pines
Maud McDanes
Highway No
Jay Main
Dewey’s Place
Dewey Kincade
Phillips 66
Borden's
Low No
Imogene Hiatt
Thelma Luse
Frank Hiatt
Moravia Mattress Factory
Henry Lurber
Fred Cousins
O. E. Peters
Milwaukee
M. K. Blackman
George Winslet
Art Fox
Harold Hudgens
Ralph Pfannebecker
Bud Meland
Bert Turner
H. L. Pearson
Max McDonough
Clifford Stocker
Carl Stack
Rat Luyerne
Minn
Don Woll
John Laws
John Veach
Newt Long
Carl Black
Toward Evans
R. R. Pennington
Albert Witherby
Don Pettibone
Loyd Carter
Linnie Hilton
Thea Miller
Earl Boyer
Lee Benz
Ralph Turner
Ralph Spencer
Harold Mason
Frank Wilson
Harold Hawk
Claude Hawk
Grant Tadlock
J. Lhigdd
C. A. Turner
Ralph McDonough
A. C. Raster
John D. Vesch
C. A. Veach
G. B. Winsler
J. A. Fox
Don E. Wolf
L. F. Bisby
Clarence E. Miller
Bun Pettibone
John E. Rubison
L. M. Willian
W. CG. Bivin
Dwight Glick
Howard K. Smith
Jia Robb
Pearl Swaim
F. W. Hiatt
Mrs. Mu
Lt. Walter
Bill Woodward
Jay Ovhler
Francis Uehter
Ted Gebler
Louise Aghler
U. C
Ralph Sbhelquist
Jane van Zante
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
Harwd Musuz
Obituary for William J. Wood of Moravia and Winner
William J. Wood born December 20 1880 near Moravia Iowa died October 19 1948 at Methodist hospital Omaha Nebraska aged 67 years 9 months 29 days He taught in rural schools was a Methodist and married Iva Frances Hiatt on September 2 1903 In total six children were born Francesa Davis Clearfield Juan Millborn Marie Richey Marcia Schramm two daughters died in infancy Survived by wife one son and three daughters nine grandchildren one sister Eeana Moravis one half sister Mary Jane Walker one half brother Anton Wood buried at Winner cemetery Services were at the Methodist church in Winner October 23 conducted by Rev James E Bell with a local notice for a fundraiser at the County school November 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Wood
John
Julia Wood
Moravia
Iowa
Ethodist
Omaha
Nebr
Methodist Church
Iva Frances Hiatt
Francesa Davis
Clearfield
Juan
Millborn
Marie Richey
Millboro
Marcia Schramm
Winner
South Dakota
Watertown
Gregory County
Eeana of
Moravis
Mary Jane Walker
Anton Wood
Iung
Pennsylvania
James E. Bell
Farm Bureau holds Taylor township meeting at Moravia hall
Lee Benz elected Farm Bureau Director with Robert Foster as secretary treasurer. Lyn Hilton requests removal from ballot after long service. Loyd Carter seeks release after four years. Art Fox and Lyn Hilton co host. Ernest Hiatt arranges stables and chairs. Cooperative supper followed by cards and prizes. About 40 attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Taylor Township
Moravia
Art Fox
Lyn Hilton
Lyn
Benz
Robert Foster
Loyd Carter
Ernest Hiatt
Rev Elmer Davis Continues Church Meetings
The Nazarena church invites the public to nightly services through Sunday led by Rev. Elmer Davis who delivers messages each evening. Pastor F A Hahn notes the gatherings are open to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
Nazarena Church
F. A. Hahn
Hold Services For Robert H. Kaster
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Main Station church for Robert H. Kaster with Rev. F A Hahn directing. Interment followed at Main Station cemetery. He died November 1 at home at age 0 years 10 months 25 days after a fall that broke his hip on August 28 and left him bedfast. He lived on his home place for 53 years except 20 months on a South Dakota run homestead. Surviving are four sons W I Easter of Myatic and James Grover and Averill Kayter, all of Centerville route. His wife Belle McCloud died August 13 thirteen years ago. A son Benjamin died fourteen years ago. He is also survived by 85 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Kaster
Turner Funeral Home
F. A. Hahn
Mr. Kaster
Run Homestead
South Dakota
W. I. Easter
Myatic
James
Grover
Averill Kayter
Centerville
Belle McCloud
Benjamin
Mrs Hugh Best Dies in Grinnell Car Crash
Mrs Best is killed in a two car crash near Grinnell on Friday. Mrs Tisue's sister in law, also named Mrs Best, died from injuries and was taken to Thief River Falls Minnesota for funeral services and burial. Harry Tisue and Harold, along with Mr and Mrs Bert Lathen of Albia, visited Hugh Best who was critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tisue
Harold
Bert Lathen
Albia
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Witherby Moravia Group
Mrs Albert Witherby hosted the Moravia Garden club with assistances from Mrs Lee Hiatt and Mrs Wm Woodward. Members heard a garden poem and learned winter bouquet making tips. Mrs Leonard Palmer spoke on charm strings with demonstrations. Plans set for Dec 1 coop potluck at Mrs H K Smith with gift exchange and Christmas decoration ideas. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Witherby
Moravia
Public Sale Dates for Spotted Poland China Hogs
On Wednesday night Nov 10 R A Faber and Sona will hold their annual sale of Spotted land China hogs at the Atbia sale barn. They plan to sell 85 head 50 posts and 35 gifts with catalogs printed this week and available free on request to interested purebred buyers. If you plan a sale, The Union can print your sale bills and ads to reach a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Faber & Sona
Atbia
Poland
1948 General Election Upsets Across Iowa and Nation
The 1948 general election produced shocks with Truman and Barkley leading Dewey and Warren and over 600 electoral votes. In Iowa Guy Gilletta won U.S. Senate, Wm Beardsley became governor, and Republicans held multiple posts including LeCompte in fourth district. Appanoose County saw narrow clerk victory by Luse over Minnes by seven votes. County results show Republicans retaining sheriff, treasurer, and other offices with mixed statewide totals and soldiers bonus passage Yes 6662 No 177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Barkley
Dewey
Warren
Guy Gilletta
U.S
Wm. Beardsley
Beardsley
Karl M. LeCompte
Iowa
Panoose
Davis
W. R. Fimmen
Appanoose County
M. G. Luse
J. D. Minnes
Luge
A. S. Dukes
A. G. Morian
Appanoose
George A. Wilson
Beardaley
Switzer
LeCompte
Carter
Fimmen
West
Clark
Howard PD
Evans
Grace L. Bedinger
Doyle E
Hampton
Hash Osborn
Gilliland
Luse
Minnes
Morlan
Neeley
Taylor Township
Watson
Wallace
U. S
Wilson
Gillette
Igor
Bedinger
Farewell Party for Francis Kincades
A neighborhood gathering Tuesday marked a farewell for Francis Kincade and Board member Udell as they prepare to move to a farm nearby. The event honored the Kincade family and noted Beardsley Switzer and other local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Dewey
Truman
U. S
Geo. A. Wilson
Guy M. Gillette
Beardsley
Switzer
Lundy
Roberts
Dr. Roberts
Marion County
Hope
Callum
Glens Derby
John W. Goodwin
Gilland
Teperance St. Shepherd
Nichol
Burt Downs
Davis
Francis Kincade
Pyty
Landspelper
Winveup
Udell
Edwards
E. T. C. Club Meeting at Spencer Home
The E. T. C. club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer with four tables of play. Mary Johnson Wen high score. Albert Witherby won the guest prize for men. Committee members included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Curnon. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Paul Spencer
Mary Johnson Wen
Albert Witherby
Lee Hiatt
Howard Curnon
Taylorides to Meet Merle Miller on November 10
The Tayloraides plan a meeting with Merle Miller on November 10. They will undertake hostess duties and draw on a Gaboule friend for support.
Hunting Notice Issued by Gabe Johnson
A hunting notice states no hunting, trapping, or related activity is allowed by the undersigned Gabe Johnson through the season. Violations may be subject to enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Bhutiig
Pabanut Vu Furuia
Gabe Johnson
Ngies Linier
Successful Box Supper at Maple Grove School
A box supper at Maple Grove School raised $141.05 on Tuesday evening. Teacher Mrs. Vietehen Ash vby oversaw arrangements. Entertainment included a program and contests. Charlotte Scott presided as hostess with Loren Walker. the event featured hot coffee pie and wige ude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Maple Grrove School
Vietehen Ashvby
Charlotte Scott
Keleuby Paoxoten
Loren Walker
Jladies
Purvis Farm Harvest Helpers Named After Funeral Notice
Roy Purvis of Plano died October 11 in Iowa City. About 60 neighbors gathered at the Purvis farm last Thursday with 17 wagons seven teams 10 tractors and five corn pickers to gather around 1900 bushels of corn for Mrs Purvis. A cooperative noon dinner was served at Brushy Church basement, with 43 wives and neighbor women assisting, followed by thanks from Mrs Purvis for the kind deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Purvis
Plano
Iowa City
Purvis
Brushy
Edd Fenton
Leon Burns
Karen Kay
Bert Rinehart
T. C. Young
Iven Atwel
Gerald Vickrey and
Lary
Glen Overturf
Judy
Herbert Brinkley
Dorin Wailes
Alvin and
Wilber Fenton
Paul Burns
Verxie Martin
Lyle McNair
Fay Wright
Melvin Prints
Virgil King
John David Syer
Florenton
W. L. Atwell
Gerald Rinehart
Velma Overturf
Edd Purvis
Earl Purvis
Gerald Purvis
Floyd Purvis
Ferrell Purvis
Forest Purvis
Lyle
Essie Purvis
Freeman
Florene
Shower in Honor of Mrs Maurice Walter
A layette shower hosted by Mrs. Marvin Gardner honored her sister in law Mrs Maurice Walter with help from Mrs Loren Walter and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin. Guests shared games prizes gifts refreshments and socializing in Centerville with many attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Loren Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
L. M. Williams
Mary Matt
Art Fox
A. 0. Main
Pauline Harp
Harry Pearson
Albert Witherby
Jake Day
Lee Hiatt
Velma Gledfelder
Chris Bogart
Bill Lase
Allie Weston
Joye Ann Kincade
Charles
Dickie iHarp
Coy Luse
Rede decorati basement project at Mora Vie church
Members of Mora Vie Methodist church gathered Friday evening to repaint the basement and clean the kitchen. Eleven painters used Kem Tone under the direction of Pastor Waurieta McConnell with chili served to workers and a list of helpers including Curt is Tomlin, Ralph Turner, Hert Turner, Howard Smith, Lee Hiart, Albert Witherby, Carl Black, Karl Tuttle, Grace Veach, Garnet McDonough, Irving Hickman, Delmar and Donald Dowd, Don Wolf, George Winston, and Jess Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morao Vie
Waurieta McConnnell
Curtis Tomlin
Ralph Turner
Hert Turner
Howard Smith
Lee Hiart
Albert Witherby
Carl Black
Karl Tuttle
Grace Veach
Garnet McDonough
Irving Hickman
Delmar
Donald Dowd
Don Wolf
George Winstor
Jess Funk.huunet
Wilson and Tubaughs Take Vacation to Arizona
Mi and Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tubaugh left Thursday for a vacation trip. They visited Wilson's uncle Guy Hawk and family at Crewford Cole and Lis Liethers, Clyde and family at Goodyear, Ariz. Spencer at Buckeye where Mo and Wilson resided in Arizona. The Tubaughs’ children are visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Russell Tubaugh
Wilson
Guy Hawk
Crewford
Cole
Lis Liethers
Clyde
Goodyear
Ariz
Pid Spencer
Buckeye Gear
Afvicona
Hun Deer
Alter. Cubsugh
Morayin Booster Club to Host Fire Truck Meeting
The Morayin Booster club will hold its regular November meeting Friday evening at the Legion Home. Supper is planned for 7:30 pm. Farmers soliciting funds for a community fire truck are invited as guests. Arrangements committee members are Carl Black, Maurice Walter and Bill Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morayin Booster Club
Legion Home
Carl Black
Maurice Walter
Bill Callen
Granddaughter’s Marriage Announced In Iowa Notice
Mr. and Mrs. Dess E. White announce the marriage of their granddaughter Caroline to Edward McDanel, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. N. McDanel of Centerville Iowa. They wed Oct 22 in Davenport Iowa. Also named are new fire chief George Winslet and assistant Art Fox plus a list of fire department members and a detailed International truck specification under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dess E. White
Caroline
Edward McDanel
N. N. McDanel
Centerville
Iowa
Davenport
No School Friday for Moravia Teachers Convention
Moravia will not have classes on Friday and Saturday as teachers attend a convention on November 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Services Thursday For Fred A Tarr
Funeral services for Fred A Tarr are set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Iconium Methodist Church with Rev L Wayne Dunlop and Rev Burton F Tarr officiating under Turner Funeral fame arrangements He died Oct 31 in Salinas California at 72 years five months and 22 days He was born near Iconium May 9 1876 to John and Refina Tarr His survivors include wife Myrtle Paxston Pulman two sons and a daughter seven grandchildren a sister and four brothers Interment will be at Iconium Cemetery after arrival of the body in Ottumwa early Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Tarr
Iconium Methodist Church
L. Wayne Dunlop
Burton F. Tarr
Turner Funeral Fame
Tarr
Salinas
Calif
Iconium
John and
Refina Tarr
Edith Vosburg
Myrtle Paxston Pulman
Button Tarr
Kingsley
Donald
Mildred McLanna
Fred Hlumenstock
Moravia
Garberville
Lew
Bonesteel
Simon
Duluth
Minn
Joe Tarr
Cottage Grove
Ore
Robert Tarr
Ottumwa
Iconium Cemetery
Hickman Reading Club Meets With Sers
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading Club and guests gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. I. J. Hickman for a social afternoon. Mrs. H. E. Watts led as program chairman, conducted pencil games and quizes, and refreshments were served by assisting hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
I. J. Hickman
H. E. Watts
T. R. Gardner
Watts
J. W. Halden
Preston Hedgecork
Anna Smith
Ira Robb
Wm. Woodward and
Gary
Art Fox
Louis Schaffner
Ben Jones
Ben Williams
Visitors at Home of Mr and Mrs Glick
Mrs J E Glick hosts visitors including Mr and Mrs Harry Conohman and Mr and Mrs Robert Curten of Sewal on Sunday. Mrs Conehian and family had come from Ottumwa after her mother Mrs Melvin Watson fractured her chin in Powersville Mo and was taken to St Joseph hospital in Okinawa for treatment. Watson and Glick are sisters. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue and Mr and Mrs George Ruining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Conohman
Robert Curten
Sewal
J. E. Glick
Conehian
Ottumwa
Melvin Watson
Powersville
Cash Watson
St. Joseph Hal
Okinawa
M Watson
Mrs. Glick
Glick Hone
Gus Tisue
Georgc Ruiling
Past Matrons Club Social Evening at Virginia Petribone Home
The Past Matrons club met at Virginia Petribone's home Monday evening with 12 members present for a social gathering. Ruby Lille was delightfully surprised to receive a prize. several club members contributed gifts. Mrs Wille and her family will move into a new home in Gravity, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Petribone
Ruby Lille
Svante Weobers
Wille
Gravity
Towa
Burk School Evening Candy Supper and Welcome
An odd handwritten notice invites the public to a candy supper and welcome event at Burk School on Friday. It mentions Richenl Vouek and Hasel Hellyer, with a PO Box address and the date November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk
Titus Wey
Coulson
Ape Hasel Hellyer
In Appreciation from Pastor at B. E. Church
The message expresses appreciation to Trienda for support during a difficult time. The speaker notes serving as pastor of the B. O. D. Church and mentions a move to Rapids, Mowe, with plans to settle and pursue a search for new opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasbad
Rue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Business Review
Karl la Hue
Floyd Simmons
Bil Luss, Tesuhar
Hugh Best
Garden Club
Osborn
Marian
Dillon
Guernsey
Fenton
Bear
Hermes
Harper
Justice of Peace
Lester Brain
Chas. Laws
Bill Laws
George Turner
Carl Boyer
Wee
Francis Kincades
Spencer Home
Tayloraides
MEEY
Daphne Hilton
Nou
Fuk
Arizona
Booster Club
Reading Club
Sers. Hickman
MR. and
Ayvtentlun Legiumn
ALKES
Adjutanut
Euehet
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