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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
4
Moravia Garden club to host its annual Holiday Fair December 3 at the Legion Home. Entries for decorations must be in by 11:00 AM for judging with public show and bazaar from 1 to 4 PM. A long schedule features many themed display ideas and arrangements for a Christmas season showcase.
Massive turnout in Moravia on Saturday for free turkey drawings the largest since the Fall Festival. City streets and the square filled by 3:00 p.m. with plans for ongoing drawings on November 26 December 3 December 10 17 and 24 plus a December 24 children’s party at the Methodist church with free show candy and turkey prizes.
Moravia defeated Numa in a pair of Friday games. The Moravia girls won 65 to 48 with Annie Easter scoring 25 and Sharon Walker 20. In the boys game Moravia rolled 55 to 34 led by Jerry Main with 12 points and Jim McCord with 11 as coach Carr used his entire squad.
Charley VanDorin was taken by Turner ambulance to the University hospital at Iowa City for observation and medical treatment. He was accompanied by his son Arthur VanDorin and Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt with Harold VanDorin visiting on Sunday.
Ronnie Woodward was honored on his birthday at a community party. Guests included Steven King Jimmie Smith Allan Dooley Terry Tuttle and Marvin Lindley. Jimmie Ellison sent his gift. Ice cream and birthday cake were served.
The full length feature film of the life of Martin Luther will be shown Sunday evening at the Methodist church. The public is invited. Showing will be at 7 30 o clock.
Lee Benz reported to the Union on actions at the state Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines where he served as a delegate. Howard Vincent was named one of 11 Iowa delegates to the Chicago American Farm Bureau meeting. The Iowa group backed soil fertility bank proposals, water rights reforms, stricter fertilizer enforcement, and school reorganization within five years, while opposing extra social security benefits for farmers. Benz attended November 13 to 17 events featuring Joseph Welch and Henry Wallace.
Rev. Lynn J. King leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service with the Methodists to view the film Luther at 7:30 p.m. Union Thanksgiving service on Nov 23 at 7:30 p.m. Bazaar and soup supper on Nov 25 from 5:30 p.m. Evangelism committee meets Nov 29 at the parsonage. Midweek service Nov 30 studies in Acts chapter 1.
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent directs Sunday School at 10 a m and Communion at 11 a m Bible study follows at 7 30 p m led by Rev 18 Chanter Mrs Marshall Perry leads the session
Grace Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. evening events at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. including MY.F. evangelistic service. This Sunday the film Martin Luther will be shown. Commission on Membership and Evangelism meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage. Monday 28 November at 7:30 p.m. is the final Sunday School teachers training session. All teachers urged to attend.
Fairview Grace Methodist Church reports Sunday School at 9 00 a m with worship at 9 40 a m led by Pastor Rev Blackstone and Sunday School Superintendent Mr Kermit Gladfelder attendance described as good in the evening and wonderful during the service.
Moravia businesses will close on Thanksgiving Day with Dewey's Place on Highway 60 and the Corner Cafe joining grocers in remaining closed all day. Local shops will resume operations the following day.
Moravia hosts an extra game this Friday after Lovilia was contacted to play a pair of Thanksgiving vacation contests on the Moravia floor. The Thanksgiving game will be held Friday night at Moravia.
Mrs Roy Matherly, Mr and Mrs Arthur VanDorin and Harold VanDorin were in Iowa City Tuesday with their father Charley VansDor in who submitted to surgery at the University hospital Harold stayed with his father who is recovering satisfactorily Mrs Ella Foster is staying with Mrs VanDorin while her husband is in the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason co hosted at the Woodward home Saturday for the Sew and So club party. Rook prize winners were Mr. and Mrs. John VanZante and Trenton Wilson who took the traveling prize. Refreshments included apple salad chicken sandwiches doughnuts and coffee.
The Union invites readers to submit reports of Thanksgiving family gatherings. Send details to the rural correspondent or mail to the Union office by Monday, with phone contact recommended for submissions.
Monroe extension council moved its offices to the Albia post office building as part of a July 1 program. The county extension service serves town, city and farm interests and is tax supported. New contact details include phone 652 and hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Saturdays. Election of Monroe council officers is set for December 1 with DeWayne Johnson, Dick Brown and Vaughn Faber as current members.
Taylor township residents gathered at Maple Grove schoolhouse on Thursday November 17 to form a National Farmer Organization chapter. Officers elected include Guy Argo as chairman Billy Wilson as vice chairman Delmar Dowd as secretary and Grant Tadlock as treasurer. A $1 membership fee was set and future efforts to recruit new members were planned.
Jennie Jennings expresses thanks for cards letters gifts and visits while in hospital and after returning home. She also thanks the doctor and nurses for their kindness and appreciates the support received during her stay.
I thank my many friends and neighbors for cards and letters while I was in the hospital and for the many acts of kindness. They were greatly appreciated, with special thanks to Digger, though I am not yet home. Dr. L. M. Williams.
Judge Charles F. Wennerstrum of the Iowa Supreme Court will address the Waubonsie District annual Boy Scouts gathering on December 1 at Centerville Presbyterian Church. He will unveil a four year central theme beginning during Boy Scout Week in February, replacing the prior Strengthen Liberty slogan. Dinner by the Mary Circle precedes the meeting with Scouters and wives from Wayne Appanocose and Monroe counties attending.
Ten week adult class sessions at the high school closed with a cooperative supper. Miss Rinehart awarded attendance certificates to the women, including those pictured with Mrs. Mary Oehler. Vernon Thorson gave certificates to the men, with tools and feeds donated by Moravia firms.
A Wesley Chapel group hosted a Saturday night shower for Mr and Mrs Victor Zintz. Guests gave gifts to the couple, who arrived from Germany in October, and they praised Iowa as a wonderful place.
Mr and Mrs William Shultz were injured when the car driven by Mrs Shultz lost control on an icy highway near Munterville. Mrs Shultz sustained head injuries and her husband suffered a right leg injury.
The monthly youth fellowship party of the E U B church was held Tuesday evening at the church parlors. Ping pong and indoor games entertained attendees. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and Rev King. Refreshments included sandwiches doughnuts and cocoa.
Superintendent Fenton reports a weeklong assessment by the State Department of Public Instruction praising Moravia schools. State official Graebar commends clean facilities, strong administration, an active library, and programs in vocational agriculture homemaking mathematics and science while noting building cracks to monitor.
A coon supper was held at the Ray Lockman home Friday night with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Matt Huber, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Huber, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fricke of Blakesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Gillen, Mr. and Mrs. Miley Lockman, Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Stocker, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanel and Mervin, Mrs. Louie Long, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McDanel, Leo Paxston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lockman.
Stork CWO and Mrs Smith Tharp announce the birth of a son born November 19 at the Bermuda navy base. Stephen Main weighs 8 pounds 15 ounces. Welcomed by brothers Gary Francis and Bruce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Almont Main of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Ben Tharp of Albia.
Walter Clark of Centerville had his leg amputated above the knee Friday and is improving slowly. He was a long time Moravia resident who moved to Centerville. His daughter Mrs Ray Jones and his son Harold Clark of Ottumwa have been with him.
Mrs Max McDonough and Mrs Robert Sloan attended the state flower show in Ames on Thursday. Mrs W O DuVail joined them in Des Moines for shopping. McDonough served as a judge clerk while Mrs John Young of Afton was elected state president from the 4th district at the business session.
A personal note thanks neighbors and friends for support during confinement in hospital. Special appreciation goes to those who donated blood on the writer’s behalf, signed WT BD Minnes.
Keith Lindley in the navy on active duty in California came Sunday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindley. He entered the service in February and this is his first home visit since April.
Gyster and chili supper will be held at the Iconium Methodist church on Thursday evening December 1. Serving will start at 3.00 p.m.
The Dairy Sweet shop will be open Friday and Saturday after jacons on November 25 and 26 and December 2 and 3, with Saturday nights featuring a collection of gift items, home baked cookies, and other baked goods on order. Visitors are invited to drop in and explore.
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