Mrs. Bivin Dies at Home in Moravia Iowa
Ruby J. Bivin born June 27 1877 on Ashro ve homestead near Moravia Iowa died at her Moravia home November 2 1945 age 68. Married December 26 1896 to William G Bivin they had five children and survive 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held at Moravia Christian Church with Turner Funeral Home in charge. Interment Moravia cemetery. Card of thanks from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby J. Bivin
Teaac
Dlvine Roberts
Ashrove
Iowa
Moravia
William G. Bivin
Will Thaden
Doniphan
Nebr
Vern Funkhouser
Torrington
Wyoming
Chester Sanders Udell
William Carl
Charles J. Roberts
Turlock
California
Earl Boardman
Eattl.e
Christ
Turner
Jay Roberts
Corp
Donald Huber
Ottumwa
Walter Extes
Drakesville
Albia
Donald Russell Darby
Dowd
Moravia Cemetery
Union Evangelistic Meetings Continue at Methodist Church
Union evangelistic meetings enter their third week at the Methodist church with Rev. KEA Lacour of University Park delivering soul stirring messages each evening except Monday. Mrs Lacour assists with illustrated talks and painting sacred pictures while special music comes from Mr. and Mrs. Hoover students at Klenzing College and Nellie Burd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
KE. A. ‘Lacour
University Park
Lacour
Hoover
Klenzing College
Oskalonsa
Nellie Burd
Tuberculin Tests At Moravia School Began This Week
The Moravia School tuberculin testing program started last week with 228 people tested and 208 pupils enrolled. Sponsored by Appancose County Tuberculosis Association and the Moravia Board of Education, reactors will receive X ray treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
County ‘Tuberculosis Association of
Appancose County
Moravia Board of Education
Local notes on repairs and obituaries in Udell Centerville and Moravia
Observations describe improvements at Success Barber and Beauty Co. and N. R. Ward Grocery lease, plastering at Turner Son Hardware, storm door painting, and roof work at Albert Veach home. United Brethren church roof repaired. Tragic death notices mark the passings of Chester Ders and Allee Sanders, with Mrs. W. C. Bivin's death in Moravia. The Bivin couple would have celebrated their 50th on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber & Beauty Ly Co
Albert Veach
United Brethren Church
Chesterders
Udell
Mrs. Bivin
Pheasant Supper at Karl Tuttle Home
Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle hosted a pheasant supper on Monday with attendees including Mrs Starpery Tracy and George Miss Anne Seeley Mrs George Winslet and Georgiana Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough and Mrs Jon Sherrard The quarterly Moravia Methodist conference followed at the church led by Dr A P Keast Ottumwa District Superintendent A 6:00 lunch preceded the conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tuttle
Starpery Tracy
George
Anne Seeley
George Winslet
Georgiana
Ralph McDonough
Jon Sherrard
Methodist Church In
Moravia
A. P. Keast
Ottumwa
Church Schedules and Pastors Across Circuits
The notice lists multiple Nazarene churches with pastors and service times. CourcueS and Teonium circuits show morning worship at 11 and 10, evening services at 7 or 7:30, church schools at 9 or 10, and midweek prayer or Bible study on Thursday. Superintendents named include M. BH. Johnson, Clarence Whitehead, and Mrs Cerl Tomlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. BH. Johnson
Teonium
Esther Babe
Clarence Whitehead
M. Y
Fairview
Cer! Tomlin
Funeral Services for Mrs. Alice Sanders
Mrs. Alice Sanders 82 died Friday Nov 2 at her Centerville home after a long illness. Born July 28 1868 in Appanoose County Iowa she married Oliver P. Sanders March 9 1887 and had six children Fiona died 1922, Mrs. Charlie Crow Exline, Mrs. Della Crow Moravia, Glen Sanders, Chester and Doner Sanders Udell. Survivors include two brothers, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 at Turner Funeral Home with burial in Denny cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sanders
Centerville
Alice Adaline Coffin
B. F. and
Sophia Coffin
Appanoose County
Iowa
Oliver P. Sanders
Fiona
Charlie Crow
Exline
Della Crow
Moravia
Glen Sanders
Chester
Doner Sanders
Udell
Jows
Sanders
Hiattsville
Marshall
Bendayis
J. S
Lincoln
Nebraska
Turner ‘Funeral Home
Rev. Childs
Denny Cemetery
World Community Day Observed at Moravia Methodist Church
The World Community Day service was held at 2 p m Friday at Moravia's Methodist church with area churches cooperating. Rev Hawes and Rev Talbott spoke on peace and world unity as United Council of Church Women organized the program featuring talks by Mrs Callen Mrs Adama Mrs Burd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Moravia
J. B.hawes
M. K. Blackman
Hawes
M. Talbott
United Council of Church Women
E. G.J. Hawk
Troy Adama
Zell Callen
Fred Hamomad
Harry DuVall
Burd
D.E. Bishop
George Darby to Visit in California
George R Darby left Friday for Vallejo California to visit his daughter Mrs Dorothy Firkins and his son Donald who is there now It may be necessary for Donald to have another operation before he can wear the artificial arm Mr Darby may stay with him until it is over Otherwise he expects to be gone about two weeks LeRoy Wilson and his mother will look after the Kinser Valley Stock Farm while he is away Kinser Valley got its name from a hunter and trapper who lived in the community over 80 years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Darby
California
George R. Darby
Vallejo
Dorothy Firkins
Donald
Mr. Darby
LeRoy Wilson
Kinser Valley
Halloween Party Hosts for So and Sew Club
Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley hosted the So and Sew club on October 31 with black and orange decor. Guests played games and bingo and enjoyed late hour refreshments. Members listed include Mr and Mrs Henry Olying Mr and Mrs Clyde Myers Mr and Mrs John Pirnot Mr and Mrs Clarence Murray Mr and Mrs Denny Homerin Mr and Mrs Lon Piper and Mr and Mrs Clair Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mosley
Henry Olying
Clyde, Myers
John Pirnot
Clarence Murray
Denny Homerin
Lon Piper
Clair Potts
Willing Circle Hosts Rook Night At Murdy Home
The Willing Circle met at Wendell Murdy's Monday evening with guests including Ralph Davis Claude Hawk T. D. Luse Guy Argo Wayne Clark and their spouses. Prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs Guy Argo after a round of rook and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Circle
Wendell Murdy
Willing
Ralph Davis
Claude Hawk
Postpone U B Church Missionary Meeting
The United Brethren church missionary meeting is postponed a week due to revival. It will be held Friday November 16 at the home of Mrs. Wan Jones northwest of Mora, with Mrs. Fred Hammond as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Brethren Church
Mre
Wan Jones
Mora
Fred Hammond
Advertisement touts best job for ex soldiers under new law
In a staged notice the paper highlights a new U.S. law enabling ex soldiers to obtain a favorable job. The ad promises a “Best Job in the World” and directs readers to page two for full details. Local readers are urged to study the provision now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Marey and Callen Receive Merits and Discharge
Mary One r 2 Marvin furlough after return from combat in Europe. Clair Callen receives a certificate of merit from Headquarters of the 79th Division for three years and four months service. Sergeant Callen led his howitzer section with skill from January to April 1945. Richard Gardner discharged from Navy after three years service, return to the United States October 27. Lorence Gardner sent overseas from the West Coast, sailing from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Clair Callen
Clair’ F. Callefi
Callen
Jygmer
Leroy Hy. Watson
U. S. Arms
Richard Se i
Richard Gardner
Navy
Richard
United States
Portland
Oregon
Lorence Gardner
San Francisco
SERVICE HOMECOMINGS AND REASSIGNMENTS FROM WORLD WAR II
Pfc. James Buckingham receives a nearly five year discharge at Ft. Benning after 27 months in the Aleutians with the 4th Infantry. He wears Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with two stars and Combat Infantry badge. He previously lived in Moravia and worked at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Braids. In Japan Francis Shelquist, recent promotions and badges noted, meets a Moravia acquaintance Floyd Johnson. Address changes include Pvt Lorence Gordner, Clair Hiatt, and Carl W. Hiatt as they await post assignments at various bases and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Buckingham
Army
Ft. Benning
Taoesday
Moravia
C. R. Burke
Aleutian Islands
4Th Infantry
Montrose
Cedar Braids
Mia
Leo Smith
Chariton
Francis Shelquist
Japan
Pic
41St
Mindanao
Sulu Orc
Jolo Island
Floyd Johnson
Calvary
Floyd
Shower Honoring Mrs Kausalik at Long Home
Mrs Clell Long and others hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Long residence for Mrs Harold Kausalik formerly Betty Lou Smith. About twenty guests shared games and admired gifts while refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kausalik
Clell Long
Frank Wilson
Harold Mason
Opal Ragan
Long Home
Harold Kausalik
Betty Lou Smith
Notice to Hunters and Trespassers Prohibited
Notice from M. H. Johnson & Sons forbidding any hunting day or night on their land or premises with dogs or firearms. Violators will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Johnson & Sons
Victory Bond Drive Opens Amid Postwar Campaigns
The Victory Loan bond drive officially begins as Moravia businesses sponsor ads in The Union urging support. Despite the war ending, the campaign faces a challenging quota, with strong reasons given to meet the target as in prior drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Van
Mrs Will Wood Dies Sudden Death in Albia
Mrs Will Wood of Albia died suddenly at her home from a heart attack at 8 p m Tuesday. She was 88. Mrs John Wood and family were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Will Donovan when she was called home by the death of her mother in law Mrs Donovan. Genevieve and Dorothy accompanied Mrs Wood and stayed the night. Pvt Wood is serving in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wood
Albia
John Wood
Will Donovan
Local residents attend events and visits around Ottumwa
Mrs. Fred Callen and Ann and Maxine Matherly shopped in Des Moines last Tuesday. Several locals attended a bazaar and supper at Hilton church Wednesday. Mrs. Clarerice Cropper of Water Jo visited with her brother Joe Johnson, and Mrs. J. E. Sharp of Centerville spent time with her sister Mrs. George Johnson. Business visitors in Ottumwa included Mrs. Curtis Burton and others calling on Mrs. C. T. Slaven at Ballingall hotel. Various families hosted dinners and visits across Centerville Udell Moville and Des Moines area, while many attended the Homecoming game at Iowa City. Lt. (jg.) John Donald Kaster arrived in San Francisco October 31 after months in the Pacific. he and Mrs. Kaster plan to visit her Washington parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Callen
Ann
Maxine
Vera Jean Matherly
Des Moines
R. R. Pennington
Rey
E. A. Lacour
Hilton Church
Clarerice Cropper
Joe
Joe Johnson
J. E. Sharp
Centerville
George Johnson
Curtis Burton
James Rhee
Harold Burton
Ottumway
C. T. Slaven
Ballingall Hotel
W. V. Murdy
Lester Murdy
Udell
Mra
Dale Schreiner
Marilyn
Doris
Dale, Jr
Moville
J. H. Schreiner
Dale
Macon
Mia
John Dille
Joan
Tarr
Max McDonough
Jack McDonough
Garnet McDonough
Deana
Mary Lou
W. H. Callen
Elmer Pennington
Des Meine A
George Winslet
Georgiana
George Tracy
Misa Anne Seeley
Iowa City
Delmar Scott
Lucy Scott
Cage Sanders
Katheryn
Paul Stringfellow
Oakaloosy
Henry Lurber
Paul Broshar
Pearl Broshar
Lorena Smith
Ruby Johnson
Ralph McDonough
Irene Bower
Coon Rapids
H. E. Gallen
Lester Bradshaw
Bob Martaching
Ottumwa
Irelan
Troy Adams
Joyce
Russell Day
Ernest Day
J. T. Dey
Stella Albright
Smith Tharp
Tharp
Coaut D'Arlene
Idaho
Gary
Francis
As 0. Main
John Laws
Richard Stockwell
Lester Stockwell
Chillicothe
William Gardner
W. K. McNabb
O. D. DuVall
DuVall
Willie Wilson
Bickenburg
Tom Main
Jim Hayes
Blakesburg
J. J. Papler
C. Wheeler
Sgt
Kenneth Wheeler
Prose
Gerald Morgan
Wheeler
Marguerite Berry
Okmulgee
Okla
Jim West
Mendota
E. G. Hawk
Forrest Main
United Brethren Church
Albia
Webb Zahniser
Ernege
Montrose
Colorado
Leo Fox
Mary Sue
Oskaloosa
Lewis Rouse
Verna
Hilton
Louise Rouse
Barnes City
Appononse Monroe County Coon Hunters Set Meeting
The association will hold a special meeting to elect officers for 1946 at Mora via Community Building. Thursday evening November 8 at 8 o clock. Members and sportsmen are invited. Dayne Taylor, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appononse-Monroe County Coon Hunters Association
Moravia
Dayne Taylor
Cage Season Opens Here Soon
Moravia high school boys and girls basketball teams start their schedule in the Moravia gym next Thursday evening November 15. They face the Numa teams with referee Goode of Bloomfield. See ad for game time and admission rates. rural eighth grade students may attend free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Numa
Goode
Bloomfield
Public sale dates and domestic update items
George Railing conducts a sale today at 1 00 PM and moves to Moravia soon. F A Boyer sells livestock hay and stew at Forest Moffitt farm Friday at noon. Wm Whicker closes out sale Monday at 11 AM. Wynona Icker remains in hospital about two weeks before plans to go to Colorado for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Railing
Bazaar and supper draw Methodist church crowds
Readers are invited to attend the Methodist church Bazaar and supper on Thursday afternoon and evening in November. Miss Lela Luse began duties as Albia telephone operator on Monday. Local notices cover hospital stays, weddings, anniversaries, and district meetings including the Women’s Society of Christian Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lela Luse
Albia
Ivan Walter
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Unionville
Treme Bower
Goon Rapids
Jack McDonough
Dayne Taylor
Paul Burns
Leon Burns
Russell Burns
Glen Burns
Obe Burns
Charles Grinstead
Bloomfield
Grinstead
Burns
Esther Babb
D. E. Bishop
W. W. Murdy
Stella Carter
Irving Hickmen
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wesley Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Evering
Doris Hawley
L c
Frank Swaim
Kendall Place
Nellie Burd
St. Louis
Inlaw
Warren Burd
Kenneth Condra
Condra
George McCannon
Guy McCannon
Lola
George
Near Numa
Moretta Longley
Donald McCannon
Dean
H. E. Watts
Granger
C. E. Trrel
John Veach
Sedie Palmer
Charles W. Rhea
Methodist
Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork
Mr and Mrs Richard Harp welcome son Charles Murray born Saturday November 8 at St Josephs hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harp
Charles Murray
St. Joseph's Hospital
Centerville
Legion Welcomes War Veterans at Mos Davia Post Meeting
World War II veterans were honored at a Mos Davia American Legion Post gathering. Gerald Morgan delivered a welcome, with talks by George Wood and Bob Hanrahan of the U S S B office in Centerville. About 20 veterans attended. refreshments and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosdavia American Legion Post
Gerald Morgan
Post Ommander
George Wood
Fifth District
Bob Hanrahan
Centerville
Moravia Masons Hear Ottumwa Speaker
Antiquity Lodge No. 262 A F and A M held a regular meeting in Moravia with Rev. L. H. Mathews of Ottumwa giving an engaging talk. Mathews, pastor of Trinity Episcopal church, was accompanied by W. H. Fields and Willis McClure. About 25 members attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Farm Bureau To Elect Officers
The 27th annual Appanoose County Farm Bureau meeting gathers at Centerville Community Center next Tuesday at 7 30 p m with President J R Bauman presiding. Agenda includes to be elected officers, adoption of resolutions, a talk by H B Nichols of Des Moines representing the Iowa Farm Bureau Livestock Marketing Dvnt. Refreshments follow. members urged to attend and visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Centerville
J. R. Bauman
Muate
H. 8. Nichols
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Livestock Marketing Dvnt
Local residents share visits and mishaps across Ottumwa area
A string of weekend and Monday visits tied together by family ties, with Mrs. Smith Tharp retiring from a visit with Chief Warrant Officer Tharp in Coaut D Arlene Idaho. Dozens of relatives, friends, and former servicemen moved between Ottumwa Chillicothe and surrounding towns, including a dislocated shoulder incident, a long list of host homes, and revival services at Albia.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CG. Bivin
Chester Sanders
Carl Bivin
W. J. Hastie
Bivin Waa
Paul
W. C. Funkhouser
Wye
Myrtle
Doni Han
Allen Proctor
Chloe
Wilma
Walter Estes
Harve Roberts
Herman Huber
Francis Berg
Vereal Robb
Roy Gideon
Higoinfield,y
Walter Gideon
North Bend
Ethel Roberts
Albis
Donald Dowd
Russell Darby
Carl Smith
F. RB. Fa
Wa Buimets
Turner & Son Hardware and Furniture
Bob McGinnis
John W. Burton
Barracks
N. T
Ward Island
Corpus Christi
Texas
Lorence Gordner
Pvt
Lorence
Gordner
Casal Co
APO
Care
Calif
Clair E. Hiatt
S/c
Com
Care Fleet Post Office
Carl W. Hiatt
U.S.S
John W. Thomason
Care Fleet Post
Nancy Boblenz
H. T. Boblena and
Jeng
Melrose
Appancoss County
Monroe County
C. E. Hood
J. E. King
Des Moines! Sunday Register
Flight of the Stork
Legion
Farm Bureau
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