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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1946

Page

5

C C Main Dies In Rockford Illinois

The sad news was received that C C Main died in a Rockford hospital after a lingering illness. He would have been 72 next January 1 and had been ill since last August. Survived by wife and three children in Rockford, mother Mrs Lyman Main, brother Oscar Main, sister Mrs Jess Gladfelder of Mora, and brother Earl Main of Knoxville. Funeral Friday at Moravia Methodist Church with Rev J C Davis officiating. Burial in Haines Cemetery.

0. C. Main Rockford Ilinois Aga Main Lyman Main Oscar Main Jess Gladfelder Moravia Earl Main Knoxville Moravia Methodist Church J. C. Davis Haines Cemetery

Annual Xmas Seal Sale Starts Monday Moravia

The Moravia 40th annual Christmas seal sale runs Monday through December 25. This year mail orders replace school sales. A local tuberculin testing clinic will be offered to all residents, funded by sale proceeds. Appanoose County Medical Society sponsors the program with district chairmen Margaret Ward and Mrs. Frank Miller directing outreach.

Moravia Appanoose County Medical Society Funda de Margaret Ward Taylor Township Frank Miller Centerville

Mary Clester Called By Death In Moravia Note

Mary Lucinda VanDorin Clester born near Salem Iowa March 28 1884 died at home in Moravia November 11 1948 aged 82 years seven months eight days She left a husband James A Clester and six children two daughters four sons Funeral held November 14 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev W J Hastie officiating Interment Moravia cemetery Survivors include daughter Ola Daniels and Bertha Morris both of Denver son James T of Chariton and son Tre l L who cared for her Also sixteen grandchildren twenty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Five brothers and five sisters survive The Church of Christ member was active in church work and choir

Mary Lucinda James Mary VanDorin Salem Iowa Moravia James A. Clester Sinica Kansau Towa Roy E Ola Daniels Bertha Morris Denver Colo James T Chariton Tref. L Ida Henderon Cherokee Oklahoma Jennie Elmoré Burlington Rosis Winnick Charles VanDorin Tania VanDorin Fort Madison Ows Church of Christ Christ

Mrs Diele Hosts Progressive Bridge Club

Mrs Ruby Diele was hostess last Thursday evening to the Progressive Bridge club. Three tables were at play with 12 members present. High score was won by Margaret Brain and refreshments were served by Mrs. 2.

Ruby Dille Progressive Bridge Club Margaret Brain

Surprise party honors Virgil Johnson on Wednesday

A surprise birthday gathering was held Wednesday evening November 13 for Virgil Johnson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gabe Johnson Mrs Dale Derby Mr and Mrs Walter Scott and family Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson and family.

Virgil Johnson Gabe Johnson Dale Derby Walter Scott Wilbur Johnson Ralph Robinson

Mrs Harry DuVall Hosts E T C Club Gathering

Mrs Harry DuVall entertained the E T C club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Lester Smith provided the entertainment while Mrs Fred Hammond offered the guess at the event.

Harry Duvall E.T.C. Club Lester Smith Fred Hammond

Good Agriculture KES A MA Better Community By M A Elson

The first council meeting occurred on Wednesday night November 13 at M H Elson's home with Harold Mason Loyd Carter Earl Boyer and Wendell Murdy present. Two members Frank Lathen and Richard Veach were absent. The group discussed an audio council and adult training program to study community needs advise on FLFP projects support high school farming programs and other local work. They planned topics for the program and the first meeting timing near rural electrification and agreed on big feeds during the fifth and tenth meetings to improve attendance. The council aims for six meetings yearly and will replace two members every two years to maintain activity and benefit the community.

M. H. Elson Harold Mason Loyd Carter Earl Boyer Wendell Murdy Frank Lathen Richard Veach Audio Council FLFP

Monroe County Alfalfa Banquet Highlights Year

Monroe County held the annual alfalfa banquet in the high school gym Tuesday evening. Speaker Tort Collins from Kansas City addressed about eight hundred attendees, with M. H. Elson and Mrs. Elson among those present.

Monroe County Parm Bureau Al+ ‘ia Collins Kani City Inquet M. H. Elson Moravia

Chariton Township Ladies Form Sunshine Club

Chariton township ladies met with Mrs Joe Martin on Wednesday November 18 and organized the Sunshine Ladies club. Mamie Tisue was named president and Gerald Hawk secretary. Each member elected a mystery pal and a potluck lunch followed a quilting session. Next meeting set for December 4 at Mrs Gerald Hawk with a grab bag and potluck.

Chariton Township Joe Martin Sunshine Ladies Mamie Tisue Gerald Hawk

Willing Circle Meets at T. J. Luse Home

Willing Circle gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy John and David Wayne Clark and Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dayin and Linda Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Free and Mr. and Mrs. Gua Luse Rook was played and prizes were won by Guas Luse and Wendell Murdy.

T. J. Luse Wendell Murdy John David Wayne Clark Raymond Ralph Dayin Linda Guy Argo Kenneth Free Gua Luse Rook Guas Luse

Celebrate Birthday Anniversaries Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller hosted a Sunday gathering to honor the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Miller and J. F. Chambers, whose birthdays fall on November seventeenth and nineteenth. A noon cooperative dinner was shared with relatives and friends including Myr. and Mrs. Van Lemaster, E. O. Tucker, D. E. Wynen of Albia, Gerald Hunter family of Blakesburg, R. L. Hallow of Moulton, Mee Fisher of Centerville, Karl Fischer, Beverly and Karleen Meder Dinan, along with the guests.

Theo Miller Miller J. F. Chambers Myr van Lemaster E. O. Tucker D. E. Wynen Albia Gerald Hunter Blakesburg R. L. Hallow Time Moulton Mee Fisher Centerville Karl Fischer Beverly Karleen Meder Dinan

Benefit stag card party planned for Nov 25 at Legion Home

A benefit stag card party will be held next Monday evening at the American Legion Home. Aji men welcome.

American Legion Aji

Union Seeks News Items From Readers

The Union invites readers to send news items by any convenient method including delivery, mail, or telephone to share community happenings, events, and milestones with the paper.

Annus Bazaar and Chicken Supper at Hilton Church

Hilton church hosts an Annus bazaar and chicken supper on Friday November 2 with serving starting at 8 o clock. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Hilton Church Teri

Oehler Bros Albia Opens Fourth Store

Oehler Bros-Albia store held a preview Wednesday evening with the store opening Thursday morning. Clifton Boardman of Albia is manager and co owner. The Union shows a grand opening advertisement highlighting many values offered.

Oehler Bros Firestone Albia Clifton Boardman Albis

Booster Club to Furnish Christmas Trees in Moravia

At the October meeting the Moravia Booster Club voted to furnish Christmas trees to be placed in front of business houses in the business district. A committee of Richard Veach Don Wolf and Carl Black will buy the trees arrange lighting and contact local businesses for participation.

The Moravia

Sells Interest In Implement Business

W. C. Bivin announces selling a half interest in his Allis Chalmers implement business to Ira Robb of Unionville. Robb recently sold his general merchandise store and planned to retire after 21 years in business but chose to stay in Unionville for now. Carl Bivin had loaned a half interest previously and sold it to his father when he left for Wyoming.

W. CG. Bivin Allis-Chalmers Ira Robb Unionville Robb

20th Century Club Holds Guest Party

The 20th Century Club hosted its annual guest afternoon at Mrs. CG Myr McFatridge’s home on a centennial themed afternoon. Hostesses wore centennial costumes. 28 members attended plus guests including Mrs. Louis Schaffner and Mrs. Grant Tadlock among others.

20Th Century Club Myr McFatridge Louis Schaffner Grant Tadlock Harry DuVall J. C. Davis Homer Callen Bert Luse Fred Buckmaster Albert Witherby Dorr Hartinger M. H. Elson Anna Rogers Mary Platt Louemma Palmer

Stanley party at Mrs. Harry Tisue home

Twenty eight women attended the Stanley party at the home of Mrs. Harry Tisue with Mrs. Clell Long as co hostess. Prizes in guessing games were won by several attendees and refreshments were served. Next hosts are Mrs. William Gardner and Mrs. Jake Day at the Gardner home.

Harry Tisue Clell Long Louella Wing Newton Sarah Sandy Lee Hiatt Leo Hoffman Harry Stocker E. R. Easter Joe Martin H. M. Kane William Gardner Jake Day Gardner

Taylor Aid Meets With Mrs Earl Boyer

The Taylor Aid held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Earl Boyer for a cooperative dinner and business session. Participants included Mrs. Robert Foster, Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder, Mrs. Karl Fischer, Mrs. Kenneth Condra and daughter Mary Ellen, Mrs. Toxdarter, Mrs. Ernest Hiatt, Mrs. Don Pettibone, Mrs. Theo Miller, and Mrs. Lynnie Hilton. The next gathering is December 11 at Mrs. Lucille Carter’s home with a gift exchange.

Taylor Aid Earl Boyer Robert Foster Trenton Gladfelder Karl Fischer Kenneth Condra Mary Ellen Toxdarter Ernest Hiatt Don Pettibone Theo Miller Lynnie Hilton Lucille Carter

Sheep and Lamb Field Day Attended by Vocational Students

M. H. Elson and 18 vocational agriculture students attended the sheep and lamb field day at the Ottumwa Coliseum on Friday. The attendees were students who chose sheep as their project for the year.

M. H. Elson Ottumwa Coliseum

New Address for Pvt Billy G Wilson

Private Billy G Wilson receives a new mailing address 17171794 623rd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron APO 289 care of Postmaster San Francisco California in this military update.

Billy G. Wilson APO Care San Francisco California

Exon School Hosts 4 Program and Box Social

Exon school invites the community to a Friday evening program and box social on November 22. Pie and coffee will be served. Velma Bokhalt, teacher, organizes the event.

Exon School Velma Bokhalt

Moravia Church Services Announced by Grace Methodist

Grace Methodist Church Moravia lists morning worship at 10 06 a m at Chueh School with Rev J C Da 18 as pastor. Morning worship occurs, followed by evening service at 7 30 p m Cha ne TM Waeehin fiorrice noted.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia J. C. DA Chueh’ School Chane Waeehin Fiorrice

Esther Babb Pastor Murtia Church School Service Times

The bulletin lists worship times at Esther Babb Pastor Murtia Church with services at 10 15 a m and 11 15 a m and a 7 00 pm event. It notes Thursday afternoon church school and a Thanksgiving program followed by an Evening Service and Bible study at 7 30 pm with Bert McKern and Dortha Kenton supervising M Y F at 7 30 pm in Kermit.

Murtia Church Donald Whitehead Ralrvidw Church Bert McKern Kermit Gladfelder

United Brethren Church Service Schedule with Thanksgiving Note

The United Brethren church lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10 60 a m, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m, preaching and music at 7 30 p m, Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. The notice invites attendance and urges thanks by going to church the day before Thanksgiving.

United Brethren Earl Rabuck Donald Jones Christian Endeavor

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule

Pastor W. E. Burd leads at 10:00. Sunday School by M. H. a oo' ae ier ing Worship 8:00 p m. Prayer Thursday evening.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. Ha Ye P. Ming

Church of Christ Sunday School and Services Schedule

Church of Christ announces 10:00 a m Sunday School at Farase with Schaffner as Superintendent. Communion Service at 11:00 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at the DuVall home. Everyone is welcome.

A. Om. Suyday School Farase Schaffner Wa. m Petes Christian Endeavor Inary DuVall

Tuesday Guests at W C Bivin Home

Dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. W C Bivin were C H Morrison Aliia Chalmers salesman of Oskaloosa Mr and Mrs Art Fox of Centerville Mr and Mrs Ira Robb of Unionville and Carl Hiatt In the afternoon the ladies went shopping in Oskaloosa.

W. C. Bivin C. H. Morrison Aliia Chalmers Oskaloosa Art Fox Centerville Ira Robb Unionville Carl Hiatt

Methodist Church Roll And Record Report For Two Churches

The Rev. J C Davis presents the official board lists for Moravia and Wesley Chapel Methodist churches. Trustees and stewards named include Wm Gardner Bert Turner J L Dodd Marge Tracy Gs Tuttle H E Glick and many others with committees for education missions evangelism and youth. pastor for the year ending June 1946 is Rev L B Hawes.

J C.davis Moravia Wesley Chapel Wm. Gardner Bert Turner J. L. Dodd Marge Tracy Gs Tuttle Clarence Dowd H. E. Glick Steward H. K. Smith T. R. Gardner George Winaler Kari Tuttle Don Wolf Mra Ruth Wilson Paul Stethen Aleafa Hiatt Adda Long W. V. Murdy Richard Veuch D. E. Bishop Glick C. M. McFatridge Gardner Hospitals and Homes John Veach Richard Veach Church Board of Education C. C. Coulgon C. M McFatridge Pearl Black Mable Smith Church Board of Missions and Church Extension D. E, Bishop Karl Tuttle Georgiana Winsler J. W. Halden L. F. Bisby Visitation L. F Bisby Nadine Winsler Louemma Palmer F. W

Robb and Bivin Married at Centerville Home

Mrs. Della Robb and W C Bivin of Moravia were married at 2 30 p m Saturday November 16 in Centerville at Rev Hvans home with a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker. Bride wore grey and black with red rose corsage. Groom is Allis Chalmers dealer in Moravia. Reception followed at the Ritz Cafe in Centerville.

Della Robb W. C. Bivin Moravia Hvans Centerville Johnnie Whicker

Legion Auxiliary Initiates Twelve New Members

The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at 7:00 PM for supper and initiation of twelve new members Leila Veach Blanche Kincade Berthal Lathen Gail Williams Opal Pearson Garnet Callen Elizabeth Burton Gail Burton Mildred Sawyer Gretchen Ashby Fanchen Pfannebecker and Daphne McDonough. After business and initiation bingo cards and a social time were enjoyed by 25 attendees.

American Legion Auxiliary Leila Veach Blanche Kincade BerthalLathen Gail Williams Opal Pearson Garnet Callen Elizabeth Burton Gail Burton Mildred Sawyer Gretchen Ashby Fanchen Pfannebecker Daphne McDonough

Birthday Dinner For Mrs Hamilton At Home

A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the Homer Hamilton home in honor of Mrs. Hamilton. A delicious dinner and a decorated cake inscribed Happy Birthday Myrtle were enjoyed by guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones, Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. John Vendante, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swaim. Mrs. Hamilton received several birthday presents.

Homer Hamilton Mrs. Hamilton Frank Swaim Ben Jones and Lyle John Vendante Swaim

Public sale dates for estate of John F. Irwin announced

Frank Swaim as administrator advertises a real estate sale at 1 00 p m on Thursday December 12. The description location terms of sale are in this issue. Ce will be the auctioneer and D ishop clerk.

Frank Swaim John F. Irwin C. Ce. Ce D.ishop

Otterbein Guild Girls Hold Monthly Meeting

The Otterbein Guild girls met Thursday at sponsor Miss Mabel Coulson's home with Leta Stevens leading the lesson study and Joan Dille presiding. A Prayer and Praise Thanksgiving service with the Christian Endeavor groups is planned for November 24 at Mrs Zell Callen's home. Mrs Earl Rabuck attended. the December meeting will be at the United Brethren church with the missionary society and Otterbein Guild on the program.

Otterbein Guild Mabel Coulson Leta Stevens Joan Dille Guild Christian Endeavor Groups Zell Callen Earl Rabuck United Brethren Church Missionary Society

Fur buyer at Easter Pool Hall every Saturday in Moravia

List of church officers and committees with names like Virgil Dooley Lloyd Rose Ernest Hiatt Lillian Callen Elsie Callen and others. Mentions positions such as Superintendent Lay Leader Recording Steward Communion Steward Financial Secretary and various board roles. Also notes custodial and parsonage details and ongoing committee assignments.

Moravia E. R Scott Lillian Callen E.R. Scott Virgil Dooley O. A. Burton Bnsil Virginia Hiatt Lute Hiatt Church Board of Education Quartely Lloyd Rose Ernest Hiatt Elmer Hiatt Elsie Callen Church Board of Missions and ‘Church Extension Elsie Hiatt Marilyn Rose Don Pettibone Kenneth, Daniels Lillia Callen R. Scott Visitation E. R. Scott George Turner Sylvia Callen A. Burton

Moravia Upsets Cincinnati in Basketball Night Wins

Moravia’s boys and girls teams defeated undefeated Cincinnati squads 36 to 24 and 37 to 26 respectively. Coach Ray Forbes, a Mt. Pleasant native and 1989 Town-Wesleyan graduate, earns praise as Moravia’s squads extend momentum with disciplined play and strong defense.

Moravia Cincinnati Forbes George Starcevich Powersville Exline Mystic Unionville Towa Moulton Moravis Cincy Ray Forbes Ray Town-Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Koosauqua Sucessful Brighton High School

Mr and Mrs Boblenz Buy Farm Near Moravia

Mr and Mrs Herbert Boblenz have purchased the Robert Luse farm on highway 60 south of Moravia after selling their Melrose area property. They plan to move March 1. Mrs Boblenz is a daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Pennington.

Herbert Boblenz Melrose Robert Luse Moravia Boblenz R. R. Pennington

Wilbur Johnson buys Milwaukee Avenue property

Wilbur Johnson has purchased the residence of the late George Johnson on Milwaukee avenue. Some household foods will be shipped to Mrs John son, who lives with her daughter, Mrs Clyde Wilson, in Goodyear, Arizona.

Wilbur Johnson George Johnson Milwaukee Avenue

Charles Arnold Expects Discharge Soon

Mrs. Grant Tadlock reports Charles Arnold has notified he will receive his discharge from the service shortly. He plans to leave Petaluma California on November 22 and hopes to be home by Thanksgiving.

Grant Tadlock Charles Arnold Petaluma California

Local Christmas greetings and visits around town

Local news item lists residents traveling to California for Christmas and wintering there. It notes visits among families in Drakesville Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids, moves to a new home, medical trips, and weekend gatherings. Several families including Blomenstock Rickel Gardner and Glick are mentioned with assorted relatives and placements in Iowa and nearby states.

Fred Blomenstock Upland California Fred Rickel Garberville Calif Bill Blumenstock Frank Swaim Beau Swaim Drakesville Lew Hiner Oakdale Dwight Glick Rockford Imy H. E. Glick Bruce Gardner Columbus Junction DuVall Marvin Gardner Rita Jean Canistonis South Dakota C. C. Coulson Linde and Merrill T. B.’ Gineron CM. McFatridge Max Hiner Hiner 8. Oversock Hedrick John Miller H. J. Peterson Peneloners Grand Forks N. D Charles Miller Nancy Miller C. E Theos Miller

Junior class play Out of This World staged

The Junior class presented the three act comedy Out of This World on Wednesday November 20. Cast included Linda Russell Kerby Pauline Russell June Bishop Phebe Atkins OmRS Hopkins Donna Craig Ruby Cridiebaugh Homer Judgen John Wilson Leo Dennis Eugene Boyer Bruce Judson Richard McDaniel Glen Willard Laverne McDanel Misa Crest Helen Taylor Mrs Huff Leta Stevens.

Linda Russell Kerby Pauline Russe June Bishop Phebe Atkina Omrs Hopkins Donna Craig Ruby Cridiebaugh Homer Judgen John Wilson Leo Dennis Eugene Boyer Bruce Judson Richard McDaniel Glen Willard Laverne McDanel Misa Crest Helen Taylor Mra. Huff Leta Stevens

Sew and So Club Party Held at Mason Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sherquist entertained the Sew and So club members and families at a rook party on Friday evening November 15. Six tables played with high score prizes for Mrs Ralph Davis and Ray McCloud. Consolation prizes went to Mrs John VanZante and John Wilson. Refreshments served to thirty guests. Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencar attended as guests.

Harold Mason Ralph Sherquist Sew and So Club Mason Home Ralph Davis Ray McCloud John VanZante John Wilson Ralph Spencar

Birthday party honoring Larry Hudson marks eighth year

Mrs Quentin Hudson hosted eighteen boys Thursday afternoon for her son Larry Hudson’s eighth birthday. After games, Mrs Hudson and Mrs Jake Day served cake and homemade ice cream at the celebration.

Quentin Hudson Larry

Beckah Lodge Benefit Card Party Held at I. C. C. F. Hall

The Moravian Rebekah Lodge sponsored a benefit card party Monday evening at the I. C. C. F. hall drawing about 60 attendees. Mrs. Garnet Callen won high in pitch and Miss Clara Irglan won high in rook.

Rebekah Ludge I. C. C. F. Hall Garnet Callen Clara Irglan

Ottumwa Couple Welcome Daughter Born Monday

Mr and Mrs Cecil Kings of Ottumwa are the parents of a daughter born Monday November 11 at Pernwon Mra Homer roravia is in Ottumwa ng for her new eventdaughter.

Cecil Kings Ottumwa Pernwon Homer Roravia Ottumweng

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C. C. Main Rockford, Lil Mary Clester Turner Funeral Home W. J Hastie Moravia Cemetery Diele Progressive Club M. A. Elson Shariton Township Willing Circle Oehler Bros. Albia Stanley Taylor Tconium Circuit Esther Babb Hiltons Dortha Kenton W. C. Bivin Home Methodist Church W.C. Bivin Legion Auxiliary Lillian Calaa Women’s Society C. S. Callen Cen Seevers E. S. Boudinot Mrs. Boblenz Eceive Numa Dee Lavilla Dee Mise City Rathbun Allertan Dee Rathbunaway Promise City Hh An Fai Oyreine Payee Allerton Fentic Atten Larry Hudson Beckah Lodge
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