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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
4
Moravia Board of Education met Monday and approved a resolution to study adding space for the school plant. The plan aims to provide a gymnasium with seating and additional classrooms to ease crowding. A detailed cost and plan study will follow soon.
James Robert Garner 85, father of Mrs Amos McGhghy, died last Thursday morning in Centerville after a brief illness. Born January 1, 1862 in Davis County, he lived in Unionville for 40 years. Survived by Amy Nidey, his wife since 1947, and children including Mrs Rose McGhghy, Maggie Cox, Jane Miller, Tiney Houser, Jim Garner, Cecil Selix, Davey Preston, and Bertha Simmons. Funeral held at Unionville Baptist Church with Rev Herbert Richmond presiding. burial in Taylor Cemetery east of Unionville. One son Charlie Garner of Ottumwa died recently.
Rev. F. A. Hahn of Moravia Church of the Nazarene officiated at a Sunday wedding in Chariton between Miss Marie Stevenson of Columbia, Iowa, and George Hamm of Hannibal, Missouri. The ceremony at the Stevenson grandparents home used a double ring format. the bride’s aunt Fern Stevenson was married by the same pastor 17 years ago.
Mr and Mrs Harold Burton hosted a family six o clock dinner Monday for the fifth birthday anniversary of their daughter Dianne Guests included Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton and Mrs T B Cameron
The Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday at Mrs. F. Oehler’s home. Rev. Earl Rabuck led the lesson “We pressing on worldwide” from Committed Unto Us, with reports on missions in Africa China Japan the Philippines Puerto Rico Santo Domingo and South America.
Four Monroe township farmers were top winners in the 1947 Monroe County alfalfa contest. T. J. Luse placed second and received a Farm Bureau membership. C. R. Sandifer of Urbana township took third. Gua Luse of Monroe, L. Smith of Monroe township claimed fifth and third places. Sandifer earned $7.50, Gus Lose won $5, and Smith $2.60. Carl Kellaman of Blair Creek township received a check and Farm Bureau membership.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during a time of need and extends appreciation to Piatt and Faye for their kindness and support.
C. R. Sandifer has accepted the position as veteran instructor for the institutional on-farm training program at Moravia public school. The program offers technical and practical training for about twenty veterans enrolled in the fourth quarter.
Notices state a candy supper at Denny school one mile east of Hinttsville on Thursday November 12 at 8 00 p m Ladies are asked to bring boxes Marvalee Clayworth teacher announces the event
Tony Smith, a standout high school football star, attracts rival college interest aided by glamour girl Julie. Barbara, feeling neglected, seeks glamour herself and goes on a ride with Stewart Brandon. a storm forces a landing. Barbara returns in borrowed clothes, Tony wavers, and a string of humorous mishaps unfolds in a family comedy staged December 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Moravia Theatre run by Mr and Mrs Arthur Van Dorin announces three picture changes weekly with two showings each. Thanksgiving Thursday will feature The Best Years of Our Lives starring Myrna Loy and Fredric March, a rare three hour program. Matinee at 2:00 is 50 or 7 cents, evening at 7:30 is 50 cents and 1.20 with tax. Sunday evening shows resume until further notice.
The American Legion and Auxiliary host an oyster supper and benefit card party at Mora via community building this Friday night November 21 at 7:00. Open to the public with tickets at the door or from members. Proceeds aid the Legion building fund and feature local music with both women and men attending.
Mrs. Loren Walter hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for Sharon, who turned five on Thursday, November 18. After games, Sharon opened presents as guests, including Matheena Hiatt, Deloria Hiatt, Trene Tadlock, Joe Tadlock, Helen Du Vall, Dale Paxston, Allen Sellars, Don Sellars, Eddie Sellars, Patsy Ann Miller, Yvonne Gardner, Rita Gardner, Linda Gardner, Shirley Anne Walter, Sharon Walter, Joyce Walter, and Connie Walter. Refrshments of fruit salad with whipped cream and angel food cake were served with assistance from Mrs. Clair Sellars and Mrs. Marvin Gardner.
Moravia junior class presents a three act comedy in a living room setting of a small Eastern town. Cast features Mary Rose Main Ma Smith Richard Smith Tony Smith Clair McDanel Betty Smith Buddie Smith Aunt Bella Sally Smith Professor Slattery Dick Jones Stewart Brandon and others. Presented Thursday December 4 at 8 p.m. with a full production crew and sponsors named in program notes.
Music lovers can hear the Duquesne University Tamburitzans under Matt Gouze Monday evening Nov 24 at Centerville High School auditorium. Lions Club sponsors the concert for the summer playground fund with tickets sold by Veach Drug Store Moravia and Beers Drug Store for $1 adults and 0.50 children.
CarreleS Church of the Nazarene conducts Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Olingon as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m. Evening service at 7:30 p m, prayer meeting Thursday. Revival led by Rev Hoot and family progresses toward Sunday evening close.
Union services for all churches in Moravia on Thanksgiving Day November 26. Grace Methodist hosts with Rev Hahn of Church of the Nazarene as speaker. Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00 with brass quartet. Local youth choir led by Georgiana Winsler. Also note Rev Richard Sneed in Centerville at Wesley Chapel Friday November 28 with services in morning and Sunday School.
The Church of Christ presents Miniater Sunday School at 10 am led by H.8B. Lewig, worship service at 11 am, Junior Endeavor at 7 pm, and a 1:30 pm Bible study reviewing the book of Matthew. Everyone is invited.
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites attendance at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Harold Mason, worship and Harvest Home at 10:60 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. youth fellowship with the young people in charge of the evening service and a Thanksgiving offering. Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday at the Methodist church.
The Mora Via Ministerial Association held its first meeting at the Methodist parsonage on Monday afternoon. Present were Rev. Hahn Rev. Davis Rev. Rabuck and Clarence Schaffner. Officers elected were Rev. Hahn chairman and Mr. Schaffner secretary. Plans were made for the Union Thanksgiving Service.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra entertained a family dinner Sunday honoring the birthdays and anniversaries of her mother Mrs Guy McCannon and sister Mrs Trenton Mericle. Attending were Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon of near Numa Mrs Donald McCannon of Cincinnati Mr and Mrs George McCannon of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Trenton Mericle and their son David Allen.
Announcements report the marriage of Rev Miss Dorothy Smith daughter of H A Smith of Spencer and Thomas E Draper. The couple wed at the Presbyterian church in Elko on Saturday November 1 and are at home in Wendover Utah. Rev Miss Smith had special fortgatings at United Brethren Moravia and Seward and has many friends sending best wishes.
R. A. Faber and Sons of Moravia presided over a purebred Spotted Poland China hog sale in the Albia sale pavilion. Hogs sold to buyers in Lavena Ottumwa Melcher Albia Moravia Hedrick Blakesburg Bloomfield Centerville Udell Louila Eddyville Batavia and five head to Missouri. The Monroe County grand champion boar brought 125 dollars while the grand champion gift sold for 112 dollars. Fifty six head averaged 354.00 dollars.
Mrs Allen Boller of Atlantic Iowa sent a clipping from the local paper about Cliff Hardie who once lived in Moravia as a teacher. It notes the Hardies have four girls and two boys, the birth of a son weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces at Atlantic Memorial Hospital, and that Hardie is a county extension agent.
Valdosta Georgia announces the engagement of Norma Clyde Wells to Richard J. Burton of Moravia Iowa and Boca Raton Florida. Miss Wells a Valdosta High School graduate and former Beta Club member now works with Boca Raton Army Air Field. The groom is an aircraft maintenance inspector stationed in Boca Raton and previously served as a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. The wedding date will be announced later.
Crystal Callen daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen of Jeanium marries William Wiand Jr son of H W Wiand of Albia in a double ring ceremony at Gatechel Methodist Church Des Moines Iowa on October 14 at 1 30 pm Attendants were Virginia Callen and Bob Gambrall The bride wore a beige gray suit with pink rose corsage The groom wore a blue suit with pink carnations reception at J E DeYoung home They will reside in Denver Colorado Mrs Wiand a Moravia High School graduate 1940 Mr Wiand attended Albia High School and served four and a half years in the U S Navy
Mrs N R Ward entertained the Progressive Bridge club at her home last Thursday evening with three tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs George Winslet. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Union classifieds get resulte.
Moravia ministers meet to organize a union Thanksgiving service at 7:30 Wednesday evening November 26 in the Methodist Church with Rev Rabuck delivering invocation Rev John Laws leading song Rev Davis master of ceremonies Rev Hahn sermon and Clarence Schaffner giving benediction
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. M. McFatridge’s home with about twenty five members and guest Mrs. Anna Hoskins of Rockford. Officers formed a committee to organize an oyster supper and card party at the community building, while members sent cookies, candy, and magazine subscriptions to Veterans' hospitals in Knoxville and Knoxville Christmas gifts. The group distributed yearbooks printed by Richard Goughnour and closed with bingo and social time.
Harold Holder, County Extension Director, resigns effective March 1, 1948, to farm on his father’s land near Allerton. He came to Appanoose County as Club Agent in February 1946 from Wayne County after three years of service including Marine Corps overseas duty. Holder is Iowa State College trained in Animal Husbandry and Vocational Education. No replacement has been secured.
At the Community Adult School meeting five awards were given for attendance. Grant Tadlock and Kenneth Dowd received pliers for seven of ten meetings, Gaylord McDanes won a hack-saw for eight, Curtis Tomlin earned a hammer for perfect attendance. The year’s course was Farmstead Improvements, praised as the most successful in years. Council members Frank Lathen and Richard Veach depart after two years. Harold Mason continues as secretary. Loyd Carter, Earl Boyer and Wendel Murdy remain on the council with two new members to be elected.
Mrs. Ronald Woodward hosted a surprise Monday night for her husband and three year old son Kennie whose birthdays were Nov 1 and 1s respectively. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Usery Woodaard Mr. and Mrs. Cody Luse Codyne Luse and Karen Jean. For sale adding t artina tolls 20e eah. ve
A newborn son was welcomed Tuesday at St Joseph's Hospital in Commervvill to Mr and Mrs Reunen Colteain.
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