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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

4

June Tuttle Weds Earl W Hardin in Long Beach Ceremony

June Tuttle of 123 West Fitts Street Long Beach and Earl W Hardin United States Navy wed at Normandy Wedding Chapel Long Beach California in a candlelit ceremony October 18. The bride wore white satin with heart shaped neckline and long sleeves. The groom served aboard the Lassen then stationed at Port Hueneme aboard the YTR 510. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs One Stucker and bridesmaids Misses Hope Burchading and Charyn Fisher. Out of town guests included Mrs Ralph Tuttle and Mr Lam Hardin plus other relatives from Upland Moravia Fresno and Stanton.

Misa June Tuttle West Fitts Street Long Beach Earl “W” Hardin United States Navy Normandy California H. M. Tattle Upland One Stucker Ares Hope Burchading Charyn Fisher Johnston Calhoun Pauline Jewell Ava A Maria Ruby Hendrix Shirley Latham Ruby Dyier Ruth Obrien Beckey Whalen Hardin Ia Mia Ralph Tuttle Moravia Iowa Moravia High School Ontario Junior College Ontario Hardin J. O. Hardin Stanton Texse Navy Lassen Port Hueneme

Waterloo to host two day Meat Animal Show and Livestock Institute

Waterloo will host a two day Meat Animal Show and Livestock Institute at the Cattle Congress grounds November 22 23 with free admission and 10000 capacity in heated hippodromes The program features prize money 2500 and demonstrations tracing livestock from feedlot to butcher shop Experts from USDA Iowa State College American Meat Institute National Livestock and Meat Board will participate emphasizing market information and producer profitability for family farms.

Waterloo Livestock Institute Cattle Congress Agricultural Committee The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce United States Department of Agriculture Iowa State College American Meat Institute National Livestock and Meat Board John Coverdale Coverdale

Partnership in World Missions Studied

Mrs. Kenneth Condra led a Friday missionary lesson titled Partners in a World Mission Through the Things We Do Together at the Mrs. Harry DuVall home. Speakers included Mrs. M. K. Blackman on the Andean mission, Mrs. Earl Rabuck on agricultural migrants, and Mrs. Fred Hammond on Shaxing With The Sharecroppers.

Kenneth Condra P. m Harry DuVall M. K. Blackman Earl Rabuck Fred Hammond Mabel Coulson United Council of Church Women Blackman Evangel A. O. Main Zell Callen Fred Walker Missionary Societies of Iowa Africa

Rebekah Lodge Benefit Party at I G O F Hall

The Rebekah Lodge sponsors a benefit party at the I G O F hall on Monday evening November 18. Everyone is invited. Carrie Tisue N G. There will be a fur buyer at the Easter Pool Hall Saturday now.

Easter Pool Hall

Atkins Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs R J Atkins celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner at home. A granddaughter delivered a lake scene gift with Congratulations 50 Years. Attending were William Musar Patty Davenport Karl Lahue Karl Lee, Glen Radcliff Knoxville, and Robert Burgeson Floyd Davenport with Mrs Burgeson ill.

R. J. Atkins William Musar Atkins Glen Radcliff Knoxville Robert Burgeson Floyd Davenport Burgeson

Max Gollaher Weds Margaret Kauzlarich

Miss Margaret Kauzlarich daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kauzlarich Rathbun and Max Gollaher son of Mr and Mrs G L Gollaher Moravia were married at 3 pm Saturday at St Marys Catholic church Centerville with Father Joseph Reitz officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The bride has worked at Centerville National Bank. The groom, a Moravia graduate, served three and a half years in the navy and is employed in Ottumwa. they reside in Ottumwa.

Margaret Kauzlarich George Kauzlarich Rathbun Max Gollaher G. L. Gollaher Moravia St. Mary’s Catholic Church Centerville Joseph Reitz Josephine Kauzlarich Roy Mitchell

Services Today For Mrs. Clester

Mrs. Mary Lucinda Clester 82 died at 6 30 a m Monday at her Moravia home after a long illness Born March 28 1864 near Salem she was the daughter of James and Mary Van Dorin She married James Clester September 16 1880 he died in 1927 Surviving are two daughters Bertha Morris and Ola Daniels of Denver two sons James of Chariton and Iles at home 15 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Funeral services will be held this Thursday at 2 00 p m at Turner Funeral Home with Rev W J Hastie officiating Interment Moravia Cemetery

Mary Lucinda Clester Monnday Moravia Salem James Mary .van Dorin James, Clester Bertha Morris Ola Daniels Denver Chariton

Returns From California Visit

Mrs. Hugh McFatridge returned home Monday after extended visits with sisters in Burbank and Colton California. She called on Pfe. Clifford Tiaue at McCornack General Hospital and spent an afternoon in Pasadena. She also spent weekend with son Andrew Parks and family in Kansas City before returning home.

Hugh McFatridge Ethel Olney Burbank Calif Eva Carpenter Colton

Sew and So Club Meets at Frank Wilson Home

The Sew and So club members gathered Friday evening November 8 at Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson home. Host and hostess were Mr and Mrs John VanZante. Refreshments followed the games with five tables of Rock played. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Woodward and John VanZante. guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer.

Sew Frank Wilson Hoatesa John VanZante Harry Woodward Ralph Spencer

Attend Teachers Convention in Des Moines

Supt. and Mrs. I J Hickman and son Jimmie spent Thursday to Saturday in Des Moines attending the State Teachers meeting. They were accompanied by instructors Miss Hazel Burge, Miss Ruth Jones and Miss Doris Parker.

I. J. Hickman Jimmie Des Moines Hazel Burge Ruth Jones Doris Parker

Dinner guests at Rathbun Sunday

Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter were dinner guests Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Dykes at Rathbun. This occasion honored Mrs Walter s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Bernard Shanshan of Cedar Rapids.

Maurice Walter Floyd Dykes Rathbun Walter Bernard Shanshan Cedar Rapids

Revival Planned by Rev W R Burd at Mason City

Beginning December first the Rev W R Burd pastor of the Moravia Church of the Nazarene will conduct a two week revival at Mason City with a series of meetings starting soon.

W. &. Burd Mason City Moravia Church

Methodist preacher Dr James Chubb to speak at Center ville services

Dr James Chubb, preacher lecturer and author, will speak at the Center ville Methodist Inch on Sunday November 17 with morning and evening services. Former Baker University pastor now with the General Board for Evangelism, he is a noted college conference and industrial speaker. He travels from Centerville to Limp College in Indianola, Iowa, under Methodist Men auspices as the first of four nationally reputed speakers this year.

James’ Shubb Methodist Inch Centerville Chubb Baker University Methodist Church Baldwin Kansas General Board For Evangelism Methodist Church Limp College Indianola Iowa Methodist Appea

Benefit Stag Card Party Postponed to Nov 26

The benefit stag card party scheduled for Monday evening November 18 has been postponed to Monday November 26 at the Legion Home. All men are welcome.

Legion Home

Moravia defeats Mystic as season opens strong

Moravia high school basketball, coached by Forbes, begins with wins. The boys beat Mystic 82 to 16 and the girls 98 to 31 amid spirited play. Earlier in the week the Moravia B squad lost 92 to 41 while the A team won 43 to 36 at Exline. An alumni game saw Moravia girls edge Moravia Glumpi 80 to 25 by one point.

Moravia Forbes Mystic Exline Moravia High School Girls Tem Moravia Glumpi Girlt

Moravia Union Gift Prompts 1946 47 Basketball Schedule

A Moravia Union subscription offers as a welcome gift alongside the 1946 47 Moravia basketball schedule. The card indicates a community tie in supporting local sports coverage for the season.

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Moravia Area Church Services Schedule and Leaders

Churches in Moravia Iowa invite worshipers to services at Grace Methodist Church and United Brethren including Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m at Grace. United Brethren lists 10:00 a m Sunday School 10:50 a m Worship and 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor with 7:30 p m preaching and music.

Grace Methodist Moravia Iowa Rey J. C. Davis Weasley Chapel United Brethren Earl Rabuck Donald Jones Christian Endeavor Meeting Beaver Meeting

Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule Notes

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 8. m. under Superintendent M. A. Tokeon with Morning Worship and service at 8:00 p m New York Y P S at 8:00 p m Thursday Bible Study and prayer meeting also at 8:00 p m.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. A, Tokeon N. Y

Church of Christ Sunday schedule with services

The notice lists a 10:00 a m Sunday School led by Horace Schaffner, Superintendent, 10:50 a m Communion Service, 6:00 p m Christian Endeavor at the Harry DuVall, and invites everyone to attend.

Church of Christ Horace Schaffner Christian Endeavor Harry DuVall

Iconium Circuit Church Services and Schedules

Esther Babb pastor at Iconium Circuit Church School with 10 35 am worship service at 11 15 am. Donald Whitehead superintendent. Fairview Church School at 9 am with Mrs Carl Tomlin superintendent and worship at 3 46 am. Bible study and prayer at Gus Tisue’s home Thursday evening. Hilton Church School at 10 30 am with Dortha Kenton superintendent and 7 39 pm evening service.

Iconium Circuit Esther Babb Tconiam Church Donald Whitehead Fairview Church Carl Tomlin Gus Tisue Hilton Church Dortha Kenton

Oehler Bros plan new Albia store opening soon

A local notice reports Oehler Bros will open a new store in Albia at Miller Church area. A society wedding followed, detailing Betty Lou Strunk and Clifford W. Caster’s double ring ceremony, attendants, wardrobes, and reception plans. The groom is a Moravia native with army discharge in 1945. the couple will reside on the B. C. Caster farm.

Oehler Bros Albia Miller Church Betty Lou Strunk D. L. Strunk Clifford W. Caster E. C Caster Moravia W. M. Cleeton Seymour Louise. Rouse Doris Russell Strunk Ruth Tubaugh Golden City Daryl Caster Miss Strunk Miss Tubaugh E. C. Caster Clarence Caster Leo Caster Newton Charles Johnson Lazell Strunk Hetty Maxine Wilbur Donald Lois Roscoe Blakesburg Leater Strunk Bovarly Annn Elinor Burton Knoxville Robert Strunk W. N. Miller Eleanor Miller Kermit Tubaugh Louise Doris Rouse Lee Tadlock Kenny Wilbur Miller Moravia High School Simpson College Inidianola B.C

Supper and Program at Moravia Methodist Church

Fifty persons attended the Moravia Methodist church night program last Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Wilson led the cooperative supper and Mrs. Karl Tuttle chaired the program. Billy Bishop performed a carnet solo with his mother on piano. group singing followed by primary department numbers. Rev. J. C. Davis delivered a talk. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miller of Ottumwa, the Davis’s son in law and daughter, attended with their children.

Moravia Methodist Church Frank Wilson Karl Tuttle Billy Bishop J. C. Davis Everett Miller Ottumwa

Proficiency Club to Meet in Cincinnati

The Appanoose County Proficiency Club with the Cincinnati lodge will convene Thursday evening November 21 as the second fall meeting. It will be the last gathering before the year ends, resuming after January.

Cincinnati Appanoose County Proficiency Club Cincinnati Lodge

Mrs Luther Caster Undergoes Minor Operation

Mrs Luther Caster submitted to a minor operation at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Sunday morning and is reportedly recovering nicely. Mr Caster and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Engelker spent Saturday and Sunday with her.

Luther Caster Laughlin Hospital Kirksville

Dayton Dotson Expects Overseas Army Deployment

Dayton Dotson, visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dotson, left November for Pittsburg California to resume his army duty. He expects to be sent to Alaska or the South Pacific.

Dayton Dotson Fred Dotson Pittsburg California Alaska South Pacific

Will Meet At Mrs Don Wolf Home Wednesday Nov 20 2 PM

The W S C will gather at the home of Mrs. Don Wolf on Wednesday November 20 at 2 p.m. Gretchen Ashby is president and Aleafu Hinct serves as secretary in this community notice.

W. S.C Don Wolf Gretchen Ashby Aleafu Hinct

Ralph Davis Recovers From Fall After Ladder Slip

While repairing a bathroom roof Ralph Davis fell when his ladder slipped. A cracked vertebra and a dislocated one caused serious injury. After three weeks he is up and around again but must take it easy.

Ralph Davis Ralph

John Laws Car Destroyed by Fire Near Home

A mysterious fire completely burned the interior of John Laws 1936 V-8 car parked beside his house. At 4:30 a.m. Wednesday night watchman Rafe Easter spotted flames, phoned in, and helped extinguish the blaze before the gasoline tank ignited. Sheriff Jack Bailey investigated.

Rafe Easter Jack Bailey

George Simmons Dies of Heart Attack

George Simmons Sr. 72 of Darby died Monday at home of a heart attack. Funeral held at Turner funeral home Moravia with Elder L R Holley of Des Moines officiating. Burial in Haines cemetery north of Centerville. Survived by wife Carrie Benson, six daughters, six sons, one sister, one brother, and five granddaughters. He was a carpenter and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Born Albia November 2 1874.

George Simmons, Sr Darby Turner Funeral Home Moravia L. R. Holley Des Moines Haines Centerville Albia Peter Sarah Simmons Carrie Benson Near Albia Art van der Brink Gay Peterson Esther Edith Alfreda Virginia George, Jr Chester Mystic Ray San Francisco Royal Paul Alfred Jennie Pollard Frank Simmons Ottumwa

Mrs White Hosts Kensington Club Luncheon

Mrs Desa White entertained the Kensington club ladies at a Thursday luncheon at her country home. The event featured floral decor, a business meeting led by Mrs Pabst, program segments by Louise Oehler and others, readings, and a safety topic on electrical bathroom appliances.

Desa White Kensington Club Pabst

Coulsons Entertain Double Eight Club

Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson hosted the Double Eight club at their home Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs T J Lose Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs L F Bisby. Guests were Mrs Smith Tharp and Mr and Mrs Harold Burton. Prizes were won by Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Mrs T J Lose and Mrs Smith Tharp. Refreshments were served by Mrs Coylb on.

Cecil Coulson Pearl Broshar Emil Halden Harold Mason T. J. Luse Bert Turner L. F. Bisby Smith Tharp Harold Burton T. J. Lose Coylbon

Legion Auxiliary to Initiate Members at Legion Home Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home on Tuesday November 19 for initiation of members. A cooperative support will be held at 6:30 led by Margery Tracy See.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Margery Tracy

No Hunting Notice on Local Farms Ends Trespass

No hunting trapping or trespassing on farms owned or controlled by the undersigned. Gabe Johnson Dewitte Yeager J Smithburg Fred Coltrain N Nasalroad Aaron Campbell.

Gabe Johnson Dewitte Yeager J. Smithburg Fred Coltrain N. L. Nasalroad Aaron Campbell

Clifton Boardman joins Gehler Firestone store opening in Albia

Clifton Boardman becomes partner and manager of the Albia Gehler Bros Firestone Dealer store, previewing Wednesday evening, nov 0, 7 to 9. The business opens Thursday nov 21 at 9:00 am with farm and home items and auto supplies. The Moravia stock plant and other locations in Centerville Knoxville Corydon Seymour Moulton are noted as part of the expansion.

Gehler Bros. Firestone Clifton Boardman Albia Oehler Bros. Firestone Center Moravia Centerville Corydon Seymour Moulton

Jay Oehlers Buy Carl Bivin Property

Mr and Mrs Jay Oehler have purchased the residence property owned by Mr and Mrs Carl Bivin who will move to Torrington Wyoming for employment. Carl has been in Torrington recently and Mrs Bivin and the children plan to leave by December first. Mrs Bivin advertises a public sale of household goods to be held Saturday November 16.

Jay Oehler Carl Bivin Torrington Wyoming Carl

Farewell Party for Bernard DeBoyle Family

Friends and neighbors gather Friday at a California school for a farewell party as Bernard DeBoyle and his wife move to Centerville. Attendees share rock, pie, coffee, and cocoa, wishing them a happy life in their new home.

California Bernard Bahar Margaret Virginia Centerville Jesse Gladfelder Cass Hamilton Leon Burns Paul Dean Karen Kay Paul Burns Gene Annie Laura Mona Main Mra Gerald Hawk Doris Jean Harley Tisue Milo Feaster G. C. Tisue Lloyd McDanel Kathryn Richard Lee Johnson Clyde Gladfelder Darlene Lyndon MecDanel

Representative Elect Visits Brother in Moravia

Walden T. Smith of Mediapolis, former co-publisher of The Union, was elected State Representative from Des Moines county on November 5. He visited Moravia with Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughters Marilyn, Walda, and Margaret Ellen, staying at his brother H. K. Smith’s home.

Walden T. Smith Mediapolis the Union Des Moines County

Undertakers Attend District Convention in Ottumwa

Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and C A Turner attended the Sixth District Funeral Directors Association convention in Ottumwa last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Carl Bhick of the same firm attended the Thursday night and Friday sessions.

Bert Turner C. A. Turner Sixth District Funeral Directors Association Ottumwa Carl Bhick

Move to Moravia by Caster Couple

Mr and Mrs BE C Caster who bought the Blake acreage in Moravia have moved into town from their farm northeast of Moravia.

BE. C. Caster Blake Moravia

Public Sale Dates Advertised by Mrs Bivin

Mrs Carl Bivin announces a public sale of household goods to be held Saturday. Details appear in this issue's advertisement.

Carl Bivin

Ahee Family Welcomes Baby Daughter in St Louis

Chief Storekeeper and Mrs James Ahee of St Louis announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday November 12. Mrs Kee is the former Barbara Burton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton. The baby weighs a pound at birth and both mother and daughter are progressing well.

James Ahee St. Louis Kee Barbara Burton Curtis Burton Ahee Sam Hudgens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. and Mrs. Earl W" Hardin June Tuttle Isadore Karso Outlaws M.‘H. Elson Clester Capital Unionville Melrose Ays Dee Uma Dee Lovilia Oulton Ise City Allerton Rathbun Moulton Dee Rathbun Dee Promise City Louilian Weesee Numa An. SE Eddyville Allerton Chaurches Clifford Caster John Laws George Simmons Mrs. White Coulsons Entertain Double Eight Club Jay Oehlers Bernard Deboyle Undertakers
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