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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
4
Centerville police were notified that the car belonging to Mr and Mrs James Fisk was stolen around 6 00 p m Saturday while parked at the home of their parents and later abandoned in Central City Nebraska. Investigators believe a 15 year old Centerville runaway drove the vehicle to Nebraska before returning it undamaged.
Forty eight members of the Mas ravia Booster club attended a chicken dinner at the Hilton Methodist church Thursday evening. The regular monthly meeting followed with Max Hiner presiding. The Christmas decorating committee headed by Mr and Mrs Art Fox reported on their work. A sound film on lumber and trees was shown.
Mary Rose Main underwent major surgery Thursday at a hospital in Davenport. Her mother, Mrs. U Main, spent that week with her.
In the Boys In Service bulletin, Marvin Underwood now stationed in San Diego reports his new U S Navy address Marvin P Underwood F A 9735269 USN U S Naval School EMA 6054 CILV 5TAUSN TC San Diego California. AML RY.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Walter of Centerville announce a son Jet S born November 7 at Centerville hospital. Grandparents Mearl Walter Coy Luse and others noted. Mr and Mrs Duane Coffin of Centerville greet a daughter born November 13 at St Josephs hospital weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents Carl Coffin Promise City and Lawrence Creagan Centerville. Great-grandparents listed. Janet Phillips visited grandmother Mrs J R Callen Tuesday night.
The Union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening November 21 at the Methodist church with local pastoral chairman Rev L B Deedrick Evangelical United Brethren conference evangelist delivering the message using Scene O Felt materials. The notice urges prayer and praise during the Thanksgiving season and extends a cordial invitation to all.
A bridal shower for Mrs Richard McDanel, formerly Jane Hanrahan, was held Saturday evening at the Cecil Coulson home with twenty guests. Hostess aides were Mrs Archie Martin. Attendees from Centerville Ottumwa Udell Rock Island Il and Moravia. Refreshments included fruit gelatin salad brownies and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud and Mr and Mrs John Van Zante entertained Sew and So club members at a rock party November 9 at the McCloud home. Honors went to Mrs Donald McCloud and Harry Woodward. Ralph Shelquist won the traveling prize. Ritz crackony dete shke with whipped cream and coffee were served.
A layette shower was held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Theresa Comstock in honor of Mrs. Doris Hershberger. pencil games and opening of gifts followed, with refreshment service by Mrs. Comstock, assisted by Mrs. Marc Comstock and Mrs. Barbara Means, and many attendees listed by name.
Moravia Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting with past matrons and patrons filling stations. Worthy Matron Vera Moore led the gathering as officers and guests shared year reflections. A lace table cover was presented by Pearl Black, and social activities followed with games and refreshments.
The adult ladies and men's classes will hold a cooperative supper Thursday night at 6 00 p m at the school gym. At 7 00 p.m. a movie on Foreign Countries will be shown by J W Beck of Centerville Towegian. An other film At Your Command showing farm and home conveniences will also be shown. Anyone interested in attending the movies are cordially invited to do so.
Brigadier T F Sam sel state director of The Salvation Army Extension Service visited Des Moines to meet with local drive committee members Mrs Leonard Palmer Mrs Rowena McFatridge and Mrs Kar E Tuttle. Plans for the annual drive to aid families across the county begin within weeks. The committee has aided needy families with groceries fuel clothing medical aid and more over the past year.
Mrs Della Bivin suffered painful injuries to her left hand Friday morning when her hand was caught in a washing machine wringer. About seven stitches were required to close the cut on the first finger.
The Rev. David W. Thompson, 89, died at 1 50 p m Thursday at 401 North Court Street Fairfield in the home of his sister in law Mrs Myrtle Coop He had been in failing health several years He was a former pastor here in Moravia Funeral services were held Saturday at Fairfield.
Mr and Mrs William Tomlin marked 56 years of marriage with a Sunday ceremony at their home along Highway 60 north of Moravia. A noon family dinner followed. their 1906 Davis County wedding was at the Miller and Julie West home near Ash Grove.
Mrs. Preston Hedgecock hosted Thursday afternoon as members of the Twentieth Century Reading Club gathered. Roll call centered on Armistice Day incidents. Mrs. Cody Luse shared her article Do You Know Your U. S. A. and Mrs. John L. Dodd spoke about Billy Graham's Mission To The Far East.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Woodward hosted a family gathering Sunday in honor of Roy Funkhouser of Chicago, visiting until Tuesday with them. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Har vey Main of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs Ray McCloud, Mr. and Mrs Ron Woodward and children, plus afternoon and evening visitors Mr. and Mrs Denney Homeline and family of Albia.
Word has been received of the death of Bernice DuVall McKay, a former Moravian, in Columbus Ohio. Born November 8, 1893 on a Moravia area farm, she passed away September 25, 1956 after a long illness at age 62. She married Lyman McKay November 8, 1911 and lived in Columbus. Survivors include two daughters and one son, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister and a brother. Her husband died six years earlier.
Band mothers club met at the school house with Mrs. Harold Mason presiding. They plan a bake sale for Saturday November 17 at Burtons grocery. Committee in charge: Mrs. Bert Turner Mrs. Art Fox and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. They also discussed an annual Christmas party and raising funds to buy plumes for the marching band.
Moravia merchants are giving five free turkeys here Saturday afternoon in a community drawing event aimed at shoppers. Local businesses promote the giveaway to attract weekend shoppers and support residents.
The Ladies Aid of the EB U B Church will serve dinner on Wednesday November 21. Menu includes roast beef noodles mashed potatoes gravy baked beans squash hot rolls butter jelly pumpkin and mincemeat pie coffee.
Mrs. Fanny Wood 84 found dead at home in Moravia around 8 PM Tuesday after a brief illness. Born September 19, 1872 on a farm near Moravia to Peter and Ann Good, she married James Wood who died in 1933. Survived by son Floyd Wood, Exline daughter Mrs Elmer Gordon, sister Mrs R C Hart, three grandchildren and a great grandson. Funeral arrangements pending at Miller Wehrle funeral home Centerville.
Moravia school and surrounding rural schools will administer T B tests on Tuesday at Moravia school. Students from Maple Grove Miller Fairview Shanghai Tecontum and California will attend with a signed parental consent card. Testing occurs at 9:00 a m with a follow up reading two days later and referrals for chest X rays if positive.
Friends of the Boy Scouts are invited to a Parents Night program at the Booster Club Rooms Thursday at 7 30 pm. Troop 40 will present a flag and scout ceremony. Roy McKinney of Centerville will discuss scouting goals, and a movie will illustrate local troop work. Larry Brooks assists, and the sponsoring organization welcomes attendees curious about becoming scouters.
At a Monday meeting of Sunday school officers and teachers at the E U B church plans were laid for the Christmas program to be presented by the Sunday school on December 24 Rev Lynn King offered a brief season opening message and prayer and other matters regarding supplies for teachers were discussed.
Henry McGhghy entered St. Josephs hospital in Centerville Sunday for observation and x ray treatment. Notice we will be closed all day Thursday Thanksgiving day. Deweys Place.
A meeting of the Appanoose County Proficiency club will be held at Moravia hall tonight at 7 30 oclock. Members are urged to attend and visiting brethren are welcome. George Scott W M Harold Mason Sec.
Moravia Public School plans a special Friday night education observance for all grades from kindergarten through high school. Dismissal at 1 45 p m, buses take pupils home, then 7 00 to 8 30 p m night classes with extra grade boosts. Parents invited to attend and stay for visits, with refreshments provided.
Moravia’s Christmas decorations committee plans a park nativity display with three light strings. The seven foot high figures include the wise men and shelter. Setting estimated at 200 dollars with future year additions and street pole ornaments. Donations accepted via committee couples Art and Barbara Fox Max and Mary McDonough Max and Barbara Hiner.
Moravia girls edged Mystic 68 61 with Kaster scoring 40 points and Vance 18 while Day 8 and Overturf 2 contributed. Mystic’s Kruzich led with 39 points and Clark added 17. Halftime stood 29 24. Next game travels to Pulaski Friday night.
Moravia girls celebrate a second conference win by defeating Moulton 33-25. Easter leads Moravia with 29 points, while White tops Moulton with 15. All Moravia players saw action as fouls mounted but the team held on. Next game hosts Mystic on Moravia's floor. Sandy Walker.
Moravia traveling to Moulton Friday night suffered a 38 to 55 defeat. Lerry Pfannebecker led Moravia with 14 points, Wayne Lindley 9, Tarbell and Roberts 4 each, VanZante 4, with all dressed players seeing action. For Moulton, Howard scored 27 and Cook 16 as the team pulled away after a tight first half.
Moravia trailed 7 8 after the first quarter but surged to a 59 44 victory over Mystic on Tuesday night. Larry Pfannebecker led with 18 points, followed by Larry Martin with 12 and John Tarbell with 7. Mystic’s Brownes scored 22. Gary Charity.
The Clover Leaf Club met at Lillian Fenton’s home on November 7 for a noon dinner and embroidery with a game of Guess What won by Helen Printy. Attendees included Edith Cahien Nona Dicks Verna McAninch Helen McAninch and others, with a next meeting scheduled November 21 at Fern Penfield.
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