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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

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Irene Moffitt and Allen J Bear Wed In Rural Ceremony

Irene Moffitt daughter of Forest Moffitt Moravia and Allen Bear son of James Bear Plano exchanged wedding vows Sunday at the Weathers home. Rev Florence Weathers officiated with family and friends present. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Plano after a wedding trip.

Crair G. Weathers Irene Cynthia Moffitt Forest E. Moffitt Moravia Hen J. Bear James A. Bear Plano Florence Weathers Forest Moffitt Budean Lord Florice Dean Bear Miss Moffitt Moffitt Bear Clarence Potter Delmont Moffitt Eudean Lord James A. Hear Eudean Promise City Mra Kermit Bear Centerville van Moffitt Marcia Robert Moffitt Daryl Nancy Jo Judy Plerice Muscatine Harold Weathers Chariton Craig G. Weathers Allen J. Bear Pfc Frank Moffitt

Albia District Meeting Open Today At B B Church

Albia will host two district meetings of the Pilated Brethren church held at 2 and 7 30 p m with district leader Mrs Zell Callen in charge. Rev Harold Rabuck leads the devotional on Workers Together with God. Mrs Earl Rabuck conducts the methods hour. Key women engage in consecration service. A cooperative supper at 630 precedes an Otterbein guild evening service and a Mora Missionary society playlet.

Albia Pailed Brethren UW. B Albia Wit Zell Callen Har) Rabuck Earl Rabuck Callen Rabuck M. K. Blackman E. G. Hawk Otterbein Mora Missionary Society

Taylor Aid Plans Monthly Ladies Meeting in Taylor

The Taylor Aid will hold its regular monthly ladies meeting on Wednesday November 13 with Mrs Earl Boyer presiding. A cooperative dinner will be served at noon and all ladies in Taylor are invited to attend these meetings. Please bring ise and thimble.

Taylor Aid Earl Boyer In Taylor

Fox Shooting Boy Narrates Morning Farm Incident

Darald Gillaspie, 14, woke early to milk while his father hauled beans. He found a roaming fox, grabbed a .22 rifle, and shot the animal in the head at the hog lot, causing him to miss school from excitement.

Darald Gillaspie Russell Gillaspie Centerville

Mary Anderson Weds Ivan G. Moneysmith

Mary E Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Tabaugh of Moravia married Ivan G Moneysmith son of Mr and Mrs Walter Moneysmith of Knoxville in a double ring ceremony at 8 pm on Wednesday October 30 in the Knox ville M E church parsonage The couple will live on a farm near Knoxville where he farms and she will teach in a rural school He recently discharged from the Marines after 21 months overseas

Eugene Tabaugh Moravia Mary E. Anderson Ivan G. Moneysmith Walter Moneysmith Knoxville M. E Glen Stevenson Carolyn Moneysmith Leta Gray Mr. Moneysmith The Marines

Family Dinner at Riley Callen Home

A Sunday dinner gathered family and friends at the Riley Callen home in honor of his brother in law and sister I Slater Mr and Mrs Paul Miller and daughter Patsy visiting relatives before planning to move to Tucson Arizona Guests included the Clare and Clarence Dowdances Donald and Delmar Phillips Loren Walter and families and Gladys Callen of Des Moines

Riley Callen I' Slater Paul. Miller Patsy Tucson Arizona Clare Clarence Dowdanc Sona Donald Delmar Harry Harry. ‘M. Phillips and ¢Children, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walter Glés-Ande Bate Gallen Des Moines

Legion Auxiliary Plans Initiation

The American Legion Auxiliary executive committee met at President Mrs Gerald Morgan's home to finalize the year book and a cooperative supper. They scheduled initiation of new members for November 19 at the Legion home and noted the committee includes all officers and the past president.

The American Legion Auxiliary Mra Gerald Morgan Legion

Sunday Visitors at William Gardner Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Runchey of Oroville California Mr and Mrs John Fontinel and son Bobby and Mrs G Fontinel of Albia Mrs Etta Runchey and Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and children spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Gardner Mr and Mrs Runchey departed Monday for their home accompanied by his mother who plans to upend an extended stay with relatives in California

Charles Runchey Oroville Calif John Fontinel Bobby G. Fontinel Albia Etta Runchey Marvin Gardner William Gardner Runchey California

Moravia Woman Showing Improvement After Illness

Mrs J C Davis who has been quite ill is steadily improving. Rev and Davis praise Dr Williams and say Moravia is fortunate to have him.

J. C. Davis Rev. and Davis Dr. Williams Moravia

Card of Thanks from Imogene Tadlock

Imogene Tadlock extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards letters and expressions of kindness during her hospital stay.

Carda Imogene Tadlock

Blacks Attend Dealers Meetings in Des Moines Ottumwa

Mr and Mrs Carl Black attended a meeting of Duo Therm oil heater dealers in Des Moines on Monday and a Youngstown kitchen equipment dealers meeting in Ottumwa on Oct 28.

Carl Black Des Moines Youngstown Ottumwe

Albia Outlaws Lane in on late league schedule push

Bowling scores list five games bowled to date with teams Gardner Hatchery East End Cafe Angel's Garage Spencer Grocery and Albia Outlaws. The last teen team Albia Outlaws joined late and trails by two games. next week they plan to add two extra gangs to improve their standing.

Gardner Hatchery East End Angel’s Spencer Grocery School Albia Outlaw Albia Outlaws

Library Board Holds Meeting

The November meeting of the library board followed a dinner at the East End Cafe blue room. Mrs. Fred Blumenstock led the session and appointed committees to purchase a glass case for centennial articles and promote the town canna planting. A photograph and donations for Moravian church land were shown, and Mrs. Blumenstock announced plans for spring planting and a temporary librarian for November.

Library Board East End Cafa Harry McCrory Fred Blumenstock M. McFatridge Harry DuVall Presley Horner Wm. Gardner Glaas Cathering Staube Haggy Salem N. C Moravia W . Johnson EB. G. Hawk Cannp Leonard Palmer Bill Woodward Misa Mabel Coulson Blumenstock Joe Johnson Dale Schreiner California

Sgt Rolin Dille Receives Discharge

Rolin Dille son of Mr and Mrs John Dille received his honorable discharge from the U S Army at Fort Shafter near Chicago to his home Saturday morning. He had served 29 months and spent over a year in Japan.

Rolin Dille John Dille U. S Ft. Sh¢ttdan Chid Rolin Japan

Farewell Party for Pvt Eugene McCrory

A farewell party for Pvt Eugene McCrory was held Wednesday evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Merory with guests from the Church of Christ. McCrory left Saturday morning for Camp Stoneman California. Attending were Mr and Mrs Homer Utterbuck Mrs John Millman Mrs Sylvia Jack Mrs Lew Hiner Mrs Lawrence Roland Clara Irelan and others.

Eugene McCrory Perents Harry Merory Church of Christ Pvt MccCrory Camp Stoneman California Homer Utterbuck John Milla‘man Sylvia Jack Lew Hiner Lawrence Roland Clara Irelan

Mrs Luther Caster Taken to Laughlin Hospital

Mrs Luther Caster aged 18 was ill for over a week and was taken Tuesday to Laughlin hospital in Kirkaville Missouri for treatment.

Luther Caster Laughlin Hospital Kirkaville

U B Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Du Vall Home

The United Brethren church missionary society will hold its monthly meeting at 8 pm Friday hosted by Mrs. Harry Du Vall. Mrs. Kenneth Condra leads the lesson.

The Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Harry DuVall Kenneth Condra

Stoops Taken To University Hospital In Iowa City

Robert Stoops was taken to University Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday for treatment. He was accompanied by his brother Jessa Stoops of Bloomfield.

Robert Stoops University Hospital Iowa City Brother Jessa Stoops Bloomfield

Buckmaster Visits Father on 78th Birthday

Mr. J. C. Buckmaster of Hand’jey Texas visits his father F. H. Buckmaster. This is Cuddy’s first visit in seven years and he helps celebrate his father’s 79th birthday, renewing old Sequaintancas.

J. C. Buckmaster Hand’ Jey Texas F. H. Buckmaster Cuddy

E T C Club Meets With Mrs Lee Hiatt

The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lee Hiatt and all members present The mystery box was guessed by Mrs Charles Johnson A notable impersonations group was presented by Mrs George Firkins Dainty refreshments were served The hostesses note a new address for Pfc Frank F Moffitt 37810136 803rd Engr Ava Bo H 8 Co AP O 15 Sa Francisco CA He recently went overseas and is stationed in Manila His parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Moffitt would welcome messages from friends.

E. T. C. Club Lee Hiatt Charles Johnson George Firkins Pfc Frank F. Moffitt Ava Ap.o Care Sa Francisco California Frank Manila Forrest Moffitt

Candy Supper Nets $58.22 at Showers School

A large crowd attended the candy supper at Showers school Monday evening. Net proceeds were $68.22. The event organizer thanks attendees for their turnout and cooperation.

Showers

Eleanor Wilson Weds Paul Lippert

Eleanor Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Wilson wed Paul Lippert son of Harry Lippert Tuesday Oct 22 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Herbert M Richmond officiated at 7 pm. After a charivari the couple planned to reside on a farm east of town with Lippert a World War II veteran now farming with his father.

Eleanor Wilson R. E. Wilson Paul Lippert Harry Lis Enat Town

Waterloo Nazarene Meeting Opens Series with Guests

Rev and TM Mra H Hapetsonnr and son Paul Harold left Tuesday to open a meeting at the First Church of the Nazarene in Waterloo. They have stayed at the Nazarene parsonage with Rev and Mrs W E Burd during the two week series at the local church.

Hapetsonnr Paul Harold Church of the Nazarene Waterloo Nazarene W. E. Burd

Sixty Attend Legion Oyster Supper and Social

Approximately sixty persons attended the Legion oyster supper and social at the Legion home Monday evening. The gathering aimed to welcome new members and serve as a reception event.

Legion Attie Legion Home

United Brethren Church Service Times

Church notices list Sunday School led by Donald Jones at 10 50 am Worship at 11 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm preaching and music at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm Friday missionary meeting with Winnie Duall all invited to worship with the congregation

United Brethren Earl Rabuck Donald Jones Christian Endeavor Winnie du

Teanium Circuit Church Schedule Preview

Teanium Circuit lists Esther Babb as pastor at Teanium Church with services at 10 15 a m Sunday school at 9 00 a m and worship at 11 15 a m Daniel Whitehead is superintendent at Teanium Church School Fairview Church School is led by Mrs Carl Tomlin with evening service at 7 30 p m Bible study and prayer Thursday at 7 30 p m Hilton Church offers worship at 10 00 a m and church school at 10 50 a m Dortha Kenton oversees M Y F at 7 30 p m and Hilton notes additional listings for Thursday activities.

Teanium Esther Babb Teanium Church Daviel Whitehead Fairview Church Carl Tomlin M. Hilton Dortha Kenton

Grace Methodist Church Moravija Moravia Iowa Schedule

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa led by Rev J C Davis offers Church School at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Wesley Chapel service at 9 45 a m and another worship at 10 45 a m in the Church Sehao notes indicate schedule details and minor OCR misspellings clear in summary

Grace Methodist Moravija Lowa J. C. Davis Morai Wesley Chapel

Church Activities Schedule at Local Church

The Church of Christ hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Horace Schaffner as Superintendent. Communion Service follows at 10:50 a.m. A Christian Endeavor gathering is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Harry DuVall home. Everyone is welcome.

Church of Christ Horace Schaffner Christian Endeavor Harry DuVall

Sunday School and Church Service Schedule Notice

W. E. 10:00 a m Sunday School Superintendent Jopuane 1:00 a m Stornie oruhi Hy ma ee ie oi p m Wyona 50 Bo ay Thorada forrice and Church of the Nazarene Pantos.

W. E Suiay School Jopuane Stornie Oruhi P. m. Wyona Thorada, Forrice Church of the Nazarene Pantos

Nine year old Margaret Rowe dies in Utah

Margaret Alice Rowe nine year old daughter of Rev and Mrs C R Rowe of Salt Lake City Utah passed away Friday November 1 in a hospital there Funeral services were held in Salt Lake City Monday Nov 4 and graveside services in Louila Iowa Wednesday afternoon Nov 6 She is the granddaughter of Rev and Mrs R C Rowe of Lovilia Her mother is the former Elva Gilliland of Iconium She is survived by two mothers Charles and Richard and several other relatives

Margaret Alice C. R. Rowe Salt Lake City Utah Louilla Iowa R. C. Rowe Lovilia Elva Gilliland Iconium Main Station Moravia Charles Richard

Ottumwa Families Share Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Everett Miller and four children of Ottumwa spent Sunday with Mrs Miller's parents Rev and Mrs J C Davis. Mrs E F Oehler returned from a vigil with her daughter in law and son Kenneth Barghahn at Knox. Albert Engelker and family arrived from Colorado by midweek due to Mrs Engelker's mother's illness. Arthur Main came from Madison Wisconsin to visit his parents M P Main. Rev H A Smith of New Sharon visited his mother A M Smith at the H K Smith home. Howard Evans and wife returned from a month long trip through California and western states.

Everett Miller Ottumwa E. F. Oehler Mr. and Mee Kenneth Barghahn Knoxville Albert Engelker Dulesburg, Colo Engelker Luther Caster Arthur Main Madison Wisconsin Mrs. M. P. Main H. A. Smith New Sharon A. M. Smith H. K. Smith Howard Evans California

Moravia World Prayer Day drawn by local churches

Moravia observes World Prayer Day with a 2 pm service at United Brethren church attended by church representatives. The event featured devotions, prayers from leaders of the Methodist Nazarene and Christian churches, duets, and a candlelit playlet Peace Through The Cross. An offering of 12.63 was collected for needy children.

United Brethren Church Zell Callen A. C. Main Mabel Coulson E. G. Hawk C. N. Main M. K. Blackman Earl Rabuck The Nazarene Church W. EL Burd Reed Bill Woodward Forrest Main H. E. Hegatrom Jesus Christian Church Harry DuVall Louis Schaffner Mia Frank Paxaton

R. E. A. To Maintain Office in Albia

Earl Boyer secretary of the Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative announces the district office will stay in Albia while only part of the construction crew moves to Seymour. Over two hundred miles of lines have been built in the Albia area serving Appancuse Monroe Wayne and Lucas counties despite material shortages delaying energizing of completed lines.

Earl Boyer Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative Albia Seymour Appancuse Monroe Wayne Lucas Counties

Tamale Supper Fundraiser by Methodist Class No 8

A hot tamale supper sponsored by Class No 8 of the Methodist church was held Tuesday evening. About 100 people were served and around $30 was raised. Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle organized the menu featuring chicken tamales pie and coffee.

The Methodist Church Karl Tuttle

Home from Hospital For Max Hammond

Max Hammond is recuperating at home after being brought Friday from Smith hospital in Albin where he received treatment for an infection in his heel following an accident two weeks ago.

Max Hammond Smith Hospital Albin

Meeting of Coon Hunters Association Scheduled

A notice announces a meeting of the Appangose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association to be held Thursday night November 7 at 8 00 o clock. Duyne Taylor.

Appangose- Monroe County

Unofficial Election Results and Local Sales Report

Unofficial general election results listed for V C Hunt and L J Smith. Notices of a closing-out sale two miles north of Moravia set for Wednesday November 13. Monroe County Purebred Sire Association advertises a public sale at Albia to be held Thursday November 14. Mr and Mrs Max Hiner visited relatives near Hedrick over the weekend.

V. C. Hunt L. J. Smith Moravia Monroe County Albia

Soybeans in rotation reshape Iowa farming insights and yields

Agricultural essay surveys soybean role in corn belt farming, nitrogen contribution, inoculation gains, rotation benefits, and erosion considerations. It notes 1943 to postwar production jumps and stresses needed nitrogen sources, winter cover crops, and erosion risks alongside local election results and statewide GOP gains.

Eton

Halloween Party at Walter Home Draws Nine Couples

Nine couples gathered Wednesday evening October 30 at Annabelle Walter’s home for a Halloween party. They were picked up uptown in a truck driven by a ghost. Prizes for best masks went to Carolyn VanDorin and Jack Baldwin. Games and refreshments followed.

Annabelle Walter Walter Carolyn VanDorin Jack Baldwin

Wayne Davis Here in Mora on Terminal Leave

Lt. Wayne Davis was in Mora on Saturday visiting friends after returning from Germany where he edited an army newspaper. He and his wife Mrs. Davis and their son have been living in Chariton. Davis is on terminal leave and will be discharged soon.

Wayne Davis Moravia Germany

Cafe Purchase in Allerton by Sharp and Henderson

John Sharp and Earl Henderson have bought a restaurant in Allerton and took possession on November 1. John Sharp has recently worked at the Gardner Hatchery. The Brompton school schedules a program for Friday, November 16, at venue 44eue Dweene Robinson.

John Sharp Earl Henderson Allerton John Gardner Hatchery Brompton Dweene Robinson

Births Report From Centerville on Nov 2

Avon born Tuesday November 2 to Mr and Mrs Avchie Martin at Centerville hospital A daughter born November 2 to Mr and Mrs Ernest Wolver of Moravia at St Joseph hospital Centerville Mrs Wolver formerly Miss Alfreda Fry of Centerwink and Delbert Thompson parents of a son born October 3 at St Joseph hospital

Avon Was Mrs Avchie Martin Centerville Hospital Ernest. Wolver Moravia St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Wink Delbert Thompson

Printing Ward of Thanks and In Memoriam Fees

The established price for publishing ward of thanks, appreciation, and in memoriam notices is 50 cents.

Halloween Party Held for Judy Brooks at Home

Eleven first and second grade girls attended a Halloween party at Judy Brooks's home from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday. After games, the prize was served.

Judy Brooks

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