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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1949

Page

4

Moravian Teams Edge Cincinnati In Tight Twin Varsity Wins

Moravia fans watched the MHS boys rally in the final minute to beat Cincinnati 44 to 37, while the Moravia girls surged after halftime to defeat Cincinnati 53 to 29. Joan Callen led the girls with 19 points, Marilyn Rose and Lillian Rick added 12 each. for the boys Bill Broshar fueled late free throws, with Lockman also contributing. Cincinnati's Golick Germann Stroud and Rowse paced their scorers.

Moravian Cincinnati M.H.S Cinci Boys Cinci Girls Joan Callen Joyce Hiatt Marilyn Rose Lillian Rick Moravia Rick Broshar Hiatt Halden Robinson Kaster Harper _ a Fisher Cincinnati FG Golick Germann G Stroud Raskie Rowse Lewis Logston Dwight Cincinaati Bill Broshar Lockman Sears Harris Ion Rose Easter Cincinnati FG FF Dudley McConnell Mehrhoff Moats Thomass Glascock Numa MHS Moravia Ee Rick Wee Urdene Martin Fry Proffit Guffey Nibile Mictechene O Bill Harris Moravians FT Lockman Ae Seara Gi Harris Rose Foster Moors Pasovich O Wolf Wells Arbogast Engle Seiens Udell Blakesburg

Kensingtons Meet Covers Current Events and Crosby Recital

The Kensington club met on Thursday evening November 8 with Mrs. Wm. Gardner. Roll call answered current events. Mrs. Mildred Bishop reviewed an article on Fannie Crosby and the group sang several of her songs. Hostess served ice cream cake candy and coffee.

Kensingtons Kensington Club Wm. Gardner Mildred Bishop Fannie Crosby

Tubaugh Undergoes Arm Operation After Injury

Gerald Tubaugh, 16, of Blakesburg, underwent surgery on his left arm at University hospital Iowa City Friday night after his hand was mangled in a cozy picker accident Wednesday. He was first treated at Smith hospital Albia and later transferred to Town City hospital Friday afternoon. His condition was reported satisfactory.

Gerald Tubaugh Ralph Tubaugh Blakesburg University Hospital Iowa City Smith Hospital Albia Town City Hospital

Zone Pastors and Guests Dine With Hahn Couple

Zone pastors hosting six churches gathered at the Hahn home for a six o'clock cooperative dinner with a Thanksgiving mood. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. M. Myers and family of Centerville, Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Ahmet and son of Chariton, Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Irwin of Allerton, Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Whitlatch of Creston, Rev. and Mrs. Phil Manbeck of Chariton, and Mr. Chas. Turner of Chariton. Visitors included Rev. L. E. Mether and son Floyd of Bunsey, and Rev. Duane Knaber of Knoxville.

Hahn M. Myers Centerville A. G. Ahmet Chariton Hey

Grass Fire at Bill Long Farm Near Moravia

Moravia fire department answered a grass fire call at the Bill Long farm south of Moravia at 4 30 Sunday afternoon. Fire spread through grass and corn fields covering a considerable distance but was brought under control with little damage. Origin of the fire is not known.

Moravia Bill Long

Forrest Kaster Buys Fire Department Share and Birthday Party

Forrest Kaster purchased a share in the Moravia fire department and, on his 18th birthday, entertained five friends at Dewey's Place. Pat Rogers joined the department as the 18th member on a Monday following the Nov. 7 vote. Guests included Bill Bishop, Marion Condre, Manuel Lovkan, Lloyd Well, Jackie McDane, and Francia.

Forrest Kaster Moravia

Relatives Gather for Welcome Visit at Lockman Home

Sixty relatives hosted by Mr and Mrs J C Lockman welcomed Mr and Mrs Don Luckiman from Yosemite Park California. First visit since their marriage. Guests presented many beautiful gifts. Refreshments included pies coffee and other treats.

J. C. Lockman Don Luckiman Yosemite Park Calif

Weds Codyne Luse Marries George R. McDonald in Centerville

Codyne Luse daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cody Luse Moravia becomes bride of George R. McDonald son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McDonald Moravia in a Reorganized Church ceremony in Centerville Iowa. Rev John Boden officiated. Matron of honor Mrs Edward White Jr and best man Jay Wilson. The bridegroom served in World War II and works for Iowa Southern Utilities.

Reorganized Church of Christ Centerville Codyne Luse Cody Luse Moravia George R. McDonald Clyde McDonald John Boden Edward White, Jr Jay Wilson South Pacific Iowa Southern Utilities Company

Salvation Army Service Unit Organized Here Moravia

Ma jor Hanson announces a Salvation Army Service Unit in Moravia with a committee led by Mrs. Leon ard Palomi as chairwoman and Mrs. Rowena Mc Fatridge as treasurer. The group will run annual fund campaigns for local welfare and a regional program, supporting clothing, medical aid, family welfare, and maintenance of maternity facilities, with proceeds split between local needs and regional services. Mrs Karl E. F. Tuttle serves as a local committee sponsor.

Major &. T. Hanson Salvation Army Service Moravia Leonard Palomi Rowena McFatridge McFatridge Karl EF. Tuttle

Hardingers Plan Four Room Home In Moravia

Mr and Mrs Charles Hardinger begin building a new four room house in Moravia on John Veach’s south lot near the Veach home site. It will be 26 by 60 feet with a 14 by 30 basement. Charles Broshar is doing carpenter work.

Charles Hardinger Moravia John Veach Veach J. J. Hickman Burch Charles Broshar

Stork Delivers Trio as Mudavis School’s New Hope

The Stork brings joy to Mx and Mrs Weyne Cusami as they welcome three babies Karen Waynette Borg Mer eight. Mrs Cutimine, once a Mudavis school nurse, is noted in the announcement.

Weyne Cusamine Bubs Gaughle Karen Waynette Borg Mer Theiy Tush Cutimine Mudavis

Tisue Magee Wed at Albia

Miss Rosalie Magee daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Magee of Waterloo wed Harry BD Tisue junior of Waterloo in a 11 am at Albia Evan gelical United Brethren church. The couple planned to live in Waterloo after a dinner at Ottumwa Town Home as they finish a new home.

Rosalie Magee Alfred Magee Waterloo Harry BD Tisue Harry Tiswe Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Church Albia Carleton Spencer Charlene Mahin James Wilson Miss Mahin Mr. Wileson Ottumwa East Waterloo Northwestern Bell Telephone Company John Deere

County Plans School Redistricting Proposals

Appanoose County Board of Education moves forward with district reorganization. Superintendent L E Johnson authorized to develop proposals covering areas served by current bus transportation. Considerations include communities, population, barriers, transport, finances, enrollment, teachers, buildings, and equipment.

Appanoose County Johnson

Mrs Ed Kaufman Dies at Montana Hospital

Mrs Mae Kathryn Kaufman 56 of Billings Montana died in a Montana hospital from a heart ailment after a day of hospitalization. Born in Mystic she was daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Elis. She married Edward P Kaufman in 1937 and is survived by her husband three brothers Herman Ellis Rockford Curt Ellis Gen terville Charles Ellis Moravia and sisters Mrs Mary Murphy Chicago and Mrs Alice Showatter Lovell Wyoming.

Charles Elis Mae Kathryn Kaufman Billings Mont Mystic W. H. Elis Edward P. Kaufman Herman Ellis Rockford Curt Ellis Genterville Charles Ellis Moravia Mary Murphy Chicago Alice* Showatter Lovell Wyo

Vooster Club Plans Christmas Festival For Children

Moravia Booster Club held a regular meeting hosted by Dre and Mrs. Lo M Williams. The program featured drums piano and singing. The group plans another Christus festival for children, similar to last year, with Bill Woodward Ray Dhorsch Chas Broshar and Ralph Pran listed as party committee members.

Dre Lo M. Williams Moravia Piako Bill Woodward Ray Dhor- Chas Broshar Ralph Pranhibechar Tywasola Vorthwest Albert Witherby Howardice Walters Harold

Mrs Stout To Speak At Methodist Church

Mrs Stout of Fairfield will be the guest speaker at the Methodist church Sunday morning worship on November 13. The program, directed by Mrs T R Gardner, features a scripture reading from Psalms 27, responsive reading by the congregation, and musical numbers by the women’s hours including Mrs Cat Black and Mrs Ira Robb.

St the Methodist Church T. R. Gardner Cat] Black Ira Robb Stout Fairfield

Reverend Hancock to Speak at Methodist Church Program

The Methodist church hosts Rev. Lester Hancock of Wiota as guest speaker at eight o'clock Wednesday evening. Special history talks will be given by Mrs. Harry Glick and Mrs. C. A. Turner.

Methodist Church Lester Hancock Wiota Harry Glick C. A. Turner

C R O P Drive This Weekend A Rural Aid Drive Launched

A. Kaster announces Chariton township chairs the Christian Rural Overseas Program drive. Farmers are urged to donate a bushel or two of corn or other farm produce at rural schools this week. Receipts and distribution instructions will be given at Boyer California Iconium and Shanghai schoolhouses by named organizers. Donations will be gathered for overseas war relief and shipped from a central point.

Boyer Easter California Pearlie Boyer Iconium Benny Whitehead Shanghai James Nash

Christmas Seal Sale Organized in County

Mrs Roxa Miller leads county volunteers for the Christmas seal sale to fund tuberculin testing clinics with x ray screening at St Joseph hospital. Chair roles cover Moravia Taylor township Charlton and Union townships with Dr F B Singer reading x rays from Ottumwa and clinics starting Thanksgiving Day in Moravia schools.

St. Joseph Hospital Singer Ottumwa Moravia

Missionary Society Holds Cooperative Dinner

Mrs. Ivan Moffitt hosted the Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene for a cooperative noon dinner. Mrs. F. A. Hahn and Mrs. Frank Woodward presented the lesson from the study book, followed by a poem read by Mrs. Moffitt. The afternoon was spent rolling bandages for mission fields.

Ivan Moffitt Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene F. A. Hahn Frank Woodward

Mrs Rabuck Leads Fall Institutes Across Iowa

Mrs Earl Rabuck first vice president of the Women s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren churches of Iowa led the fall institutes this week in the north and west half of the state. District meetings were held at Waverly Mason City Webster City Ada Willewood and Cornelia Bluffs.

Earl Rabuck Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Churches of Iowa EUB Waverly Mason City Webster City Ada- Willewud Corneil Bluffs

Program ANU Bok Supper at Brompeun School

A school fundraiser event titled Program ANU Bok Supper will be held at Brompeun School on Monday evening February 21. Teacher Muivin Vaner leads the arrangements with the student and community volunteers. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.

Brompeun Muiday Muivin Vaner

Moravia Stores To Close Friday Armistice Day

Moravia booster club approved closing all Moravia stores on Armistice Day Friday November 11. Many merchants plan to stay closed the entire day.

Moravia

Dorothy Housley Weds Roy Francis Moffitt

Moravia announces the marriage of Dorothy Maxine Housley to Roy Francis Moffitt on Saturday November 5 in Centerville by H. C. Henderson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Housley of Moravia and the groom is the son of Mrs. John F. Moffitt of Albia.

Lester Housley Moravia Dorothy Maxine Roy Francis Moffitt John F. Moffitt Albia Centerville H. C. Henderson

Miss Barbara Broshar Shower Honoring St Louis Bride Elect

Miss Barbara Broshar of St Louis Missouri was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Garnet McDonough on Tuesday evening. Guests participated in contests and traveling bingo with prizes awarded to several attendees. Recipies and household hints were written for the bride elect as gifts were displayed.

Barbara Broshar St. Louis Garnet McDonough Harold Hudgens John Johnson T. E. Campbell Waunelta McConnell Indianola D. K. Orelup Albia Virginia Carter Joellyn Broshar Des Moines Karl Hurliman Centerville Roe Ahee Unionville Russell Brown Lconium Harold Mason Gerald Morgan George Firkins Paul’ Broshar Theo Miller Lester Brain Jay Ochler John Dille Joan of Gravity Sadie Palmer J. W. Halden Eleanor Miller Taylor Leonard Charles Broshar Roy Winsler Prenton Gladfelder Harold Burton Forrest Easter Phyllis Laws Karl Tuttle Don Wolf

Surprise Party For Rev and Mrs Hahn

Thirty eight guests attended a surprise Pound party at the home of Rev F A Hahn Friday evening. The program included scripture reading, prayers, poems, instrumental pieces, a quartet, talks and gifts. Guests enjoyed refreshments after the social hour.

F. A. Hahn Pound Fyan Moffitt Frank Woodward Moffitt Wanda L. E Jonior Jordan Floyd Paxston Hurley Woodward Hahn O. G. Woodward

Thanks to Moravia Fire Department and Neighbors

A note of appreciation from Bill Long thanks the Moravia fire department and neighbors for assisting in putting out the grass fire Sunday.

Moravia

Notice on Bird Gross Fies Departure

A fragmented notice reports the departure of an individual named Dik Startly from Bird Gross Fies. Official details are unclear in the readable text.

Ezra Coltrain Dies After Two-Year Illness

Ezra M. Coltrain 76 farmer and stockman died at 10 15 p m Monday at his Moravia area home after two years of declining health. Born April 6 1873 in the same community he married Maude McCumber May 23 1908. Survived by wife a son Kenneth a brother Fred Caltrain all of Moravia and four grandsons. Funeral held 2 p m Wednesday Turner funeral home with Rev Roscoe Morrison officiating. Burial in Hillcreat Cemetery south of Moravia.

Ezra M. Caltrain Moravia Lyndon Mary Croft Caltrain Maude McCumber Kenneth Fred Caltrain Turner Funeral Home Roscoe Morrison Harding Park Open

Firemen's Ball Program Filled Moravia event set for Nov 18

Firemen announce a full Moravia Ball program next Friday evening with home talent acts in the high school auditorium, followed by dancing to an orchestra. Tickets are available in advance or at the door, with a Queen of the Ball crowning during intermission. Committees include Ivan Walter chair and Max McDonough ticket head.

Moravia Ivan Walter Dan Wolf Dick Veach Harry Pearson Ray Charity Clifford Stocker Howard Evans Charles Broshar Maurice Walter Jake Day Max McDonough Art Fox Ralph Pfannebecker Bert Turner

Methodists Hold Sale Wednesday in Moravia

The Moravia Methodist church held a community sale at the city square on Wednesday afternoon as part of the God's Portion program. About 176 bushels of corn were auctioned, including 86 bushels donated by church youth who picked it up from fields. The event also offered oats apples chickens canned fruit potatoes and merchant donated goods. The W S C S served lunch and sold fancy work baked goods dressed chickens and home items in the community building. Sale not finished at press time. full totals to be reported next week.

Moravia City Square Methodist Church W.S.C.S

Resolution of Respect at Moravia Lodge No 262

Moravia Iowa lodge notes the passing of Francis B Hiata a revered Mason. The body honors his faithful service to the fraternity and community and orders the lodge to be draped for thirty days. Minutes will record the resolutions and a copy sent to the Moravia Union for publication. Committee members Howard Smith Harold Mason P K Horner.

Hall of Antiquity Lodge No A. F A. M Moravia Lowa Francis B. Hiata Uicn Lehurter Lrurher Moravia Union Howard Smith Harold Mason P K. Horner

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Tubaugh Fire Department George McDonald Salvation Army Service Unit Hardingers The Stork Tisue-Magee ED Kaufman Montana Hospital Hancock C.R.O.P Mrs. Rabuck W.S.W.S Dorothy Housley Mrs Ezra Coltrain Firemen’s Methodists
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