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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1937

Page

5

GordnerWedding Set In Humboldt On Saturday

Mr and Mrs T B Gordner head to Humboldt for their son Lorence s wedding to Margianne Coyle at M E Church at four Saturday A reception follows with 160 guests Mr Donald Gordner acts as best man and Donald Darby as usher They will visit Ames before Humboldt and stay with Mrs Hall Christmas Seals fund early TB diagnosis in Iowa 1937 sale plans aim for 1928 expansion in cooperation with county medical societies to reach high risk groups and boost TB battle funds 57 million Seals will be distributed starting Thanksgiving Day program depends on proceeds for 1938 expansion with a 7 6 percent gain in 1930 expected

T. BR. Gordner Humboldt Town Lorence Margianne Coyle M. E Ernestine Stauber Ames Iowa Iowa Tuberculosis Association State Department of Health Town Tuberculosis Association

Albia Firemen Host Get-Together With Moravia Firemen

Albia firemen hosted Moravia firefighters, the mayor, town officials, and guests for a Friday night dinner at the Albia firemen’s club rooms. Moravians praised Albia’s friendliness after assisting in the Moravia fire, with a $45 bill paid promptly plus a $5 bonus placed in the fire boys’ treasury.

Moravia Albia Albia Union-Republican Roy C. Smith Fire Department Noah Hilliard P. K. Horner

Masons and Wives Banquet Hosted by Moravia Lodge

Antiquity Lodge No. 252 hosted Masons and their wives from Bloonfield Moulton Mystic Centerville Allis and Blakesburg for a 7:30 banquet and social. Over 80 attended the dinner prepared by the Ladies Aid of the M E Church. A school of instruction followed with a music program by Fauuline Laws Bette Hiatt Tom Zike and Geylard Main.

Antiquity Lodge No. 252 Moravia Magus Hall

Broshar And Hellyer On All-County Teams

Moravia figures Jean Kathryn Broshar and George Hellyer earn Iowegian all county basketball honors as guards on indoor squads. Other selections include Rathbun’s Kauglarich Makovich Russell Lowe Bland Numa’s Testo and Rathbun’s J Morris L Morris P Swab entries. Outdoor rosters name Harrington Doll Moulton McClaskey Buck and area players such as McConnell Deahl Thomas Fulhart Exline Siler Strunk Unionville in the girls list.

Jean Kathryn Broshar George Hellyer Moravia Charles Poffenberger Buck Plano McConnell, Deahl Thomas Udell Fulhart Exline Siler Moulton Strunk Unionville

M E Methodist Bazaar And Supper Planned

The men of the Methodist church announce their annual bazaar and supper for Thursday December 2 with servings from 6:00 p m until finished. Menu includes creamed chicken creamed mashed potatoes gravy Boston baked beans glazed sweet potatoes apple salad pickles jelly rolls ginger bread and coffee.

The Methodist Church

Richard Gordner Stationed in Virginia Navy program

Word arrives that Richard Gordner son of Mr and Mrs T O Gordner is at Hampton Roads Virginia pursuing a machinists course in the Navy air mechanics school. He has served in the Navy since last June and was previously stationed in San Diego California en route through the Panama Canal.

Richard Gordner Merc. T. OR. Gordner Hampton Roads Virginia United States Navy Richard Navy San Diego Calif Panama Canal

Friday Dinner Menu Featuring Chicken and Biscuits

Menu lists chicken and Novales biscuits with mashed potatoes and gravy. Includes pudding with whipped cream and coffee. Reflects a homey dinner service with traditional fare and rustic phrasing.

Moulton Teams To Play Here Tuesday

The next basketball game on the local high school schedule will be played here Tuesday. Moulton girls and boys teams will provide the opposition. the game was moved up from December 2 at the request of Moulton school officials.

Moulton Girls Moulton

Rev Evans Speaker For Union Service At Church Event

Union Thanksgiving services were held at United Brethren Church last Sunday evening to follow the annual program. Rev W T Evans of Centerville delivered the sermon. A union choir led the singing with special numbers including a solo by Oren Gould and a quartet of Rosemary Main Roberta Main Virginia Zike and Phyilis Zike.

United Brethren Church W. ¥.T. Evans Centerville Oren Gould Rosemary Roberta Main Virginia Phyilis Zike

Monroe Directors Elect Farm Crop Group

Monroe directors elected farm conservation leaders with Arnold Anderson named chair of the county board. E. G. Hawk became vice chair and treasurer as James Hannam and others filled alternates roles. Howard Hamilton was re-elected secretary, with districts to meet in Fairfield to outline the 1938 plans.

Monroe. Co. News Arnold Anderson Frederic Farmer Mantua Township Agriculture Conservation Association Monroe County Board of Directors Anderson E. G. Hawk Hawk Treasury Earl Rouse James Hannam Rouse Farm Bureau Melrose E. ©. Martin Wayne Township Howard Hamilton Fairfield Conservation Association

Christmas Seal Feature of PTA Meet

The PTA program at the school next Monday evening features the Christmas Seal fund with Mrs. F. A. Miller of Centerville Margaret Burton and county nurse Miss O Leary. Highlights include a playlet Why the Bells Rang songs The Woodpecker Lullaby and Goodnight and Story of the Christmas Seal with performances by the Girls Sextette and fifth sixth graders plus a talk on how funds have been used and how they could do more in the county Tim's Christmas Present is also included.

F. A. Miller Centerville Margaret Burton Reichardt Miss O'Leary Tim Carol and Clelland Jolly

Distinguished Guests At Rev Donahoo Home

Rev Donahoo hosts distinguished guests on November 18 at their home. Attendees include H C Burgdall Claytonville Iowa and family. Rev Dr L Huntley and wife and daughter. Irene Davis Newton Iowa. Huntleys return missionaries from Danville Africa with three years service. Their daughter Carolyn Joanne, 141 months old, was the first white child born in that region.

W. P. Donahoo H. C.burgdall Claytonville Til L. Huntley Irene Davis Newton Iowa Burgdall Donghoo Dean

Neighbors Help Chas Smiths Harvest Corn

Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Chas Smith gathered on Tuesday and shucked about 400 bushels of corn. Eighteen men worked in the field while women helped prepare a fine dinner. Mr Smith had been ill and unable to harvest his corn for some time.

Chas. Smith

Former Moravian Succumbs In Nebraska

Death notice from Monroe county reports John W. Searcy a former resident died in Nebraska on Wednesday November 17. He was born and raised in Monroe county and left the area many years ago at about 64. Mr and Mrs Zell Calten and daughter Joan visited the Chester Woodcock family at Asi on Sunday.

John W. Searcy Searcy Nebras Monroe County Zell Calten Joan Chester Woodcock Asi

Birthday party in honor of Emily Free

On Monday evening November 22 Gustaf Coulson hosted at the Rufus Kaster home a party for Emily Free’s fifteenth birthday. Present were Crystal Cullen, Bernadine Bishop, Mary Katherine Veach, Helen Hamilton, Enid Long, Elojune Kuster, Dorothy Lee Bruin, Blaine Palmer, Virginia Argo, Josephine McDonald, Boris Jean Luse, Codyne Luse, Mardeena Wilson, Dorothy Mae McCrory, Mary Margaret Horstman, Deris Lung, Marjorie VanBorin, Grack Argo, Gustaf Coulson, Dorothiler Muster, and Emily. Refreshments of popcorn balls and candy were served. the evening included games, songs, and visiting. Emily received many nice gifts and all departed happy.

Gustaf Coulson Rufus Kaster Emily Free Crystal Cullen Bernadine Bishop Mary Katherine Veach Helen Hamilton Enid Long Elojune Kuster Dorothy Lee Bruin Blaine Palmer Virginia Argo Josephine McDonald Boris Jean Luse Codyne Luse Mardeena Wilson Dorothy Mae McCrory Mary Margaret Horstman Deris Lung Marjorie

Rural School Notices at Pleasant Grove

A Pleasant Grove school hosts a single program and candy supper on Friday evening November 26. Ladies are asked to bring buses as part of the community event led by teachers headed by Wikia VatZate.

Pleasant Grive School Wikia VatZate

Pleasant Hill plans improv and candy supper Friday evening

Notice from Pleasant Hill about a community event with a small gathering and refreshments. The message mentions a candy supper and aims to invite attendees and visitors to join Friday evening activities.

Moved To Florida H W Wileun Formerly Budd

Fragmentary OCR note indicates a person formerly Budd named H W Wileun moved to Florida amid unclear details. Mentions Zle WY, Minnis Hla, Frost Woot HMeperls tivy lave tid rhaulit weld weather. November noted as Piva.

H.W. Wileun Wes Minnis

Moravia Grehounds Open Season with Numa Victory

Moravia high school opened its basketball season by beating Numa 21 to 17 in a rough contest. The Moravia girls lost 35 to 15 as coach Genevieve Wheeler’s squad struggled to click against the scrappy Numa team.

Moravia High School Numa Moravia Genevieve Wheeler Scora Crocker Greyhounds Stocker Morris Walter Broshar Winsler Hiatt Brackett Nowels Boyer Hiner Russell Kauzlarich Bland Lowe Glen King King Bumgarner Whitehead Hudson Zike Hellyer Weodward Wilcox Purvis Main L Johnson Hamm Testo Noble Inman Beath Langford Odo Workman Foxx Herrel

Red Cross Roll Call Complete in Moravia

Moravia Red Cross chairwoman Mrs. D K Orelup reports total funds raised from memberships and contributions reached 48 50 with $1 memberships. Committee members list includes Mrs A G Broshar Mrs Von Tracy Rev Ellis Rev Zike and many others. appeal for further gifts continues.

D. K. Orelup Moravia Red Cross A. G. Broshar von Tracy Wm. Young Orelup Roll Call M. K. Blackman D. B. Bishop Ellis Cowell Tom Cameron Kate Rogers Zike Elizabeth Cameron Chester Broshar Mary Charity T. Slavin H. G. Broshar Rottie McDonough N. R. Ward Frank Swaim J. D. Minnes Zell Callen Vane Jones John Horstman F. A. Reich Otha DuVall George Johnson Ralph McDonough Curtis Burton John Dille Emmet Scott C. M. McFatridge Roscoe Day Burdette Ward J. H. Schreiner Chas Main Lee Main Mary Hoskinson O. ¥. Cory Wm. Gardner Wm. McNabb

Christian Aid Menu For Wednesday December

The menu lists Creamed Chicken and Noodles with mashed potatoes sweet potatoes baked beans pickles cranberry salad hot rolls jelly tea coffee pie. This menu reflects a community meal with classic comfort foods and beverages offered as part of a Wednesday service.

Christian Aid

Parsons freshman pledges Empryean Sorority at Parsons College

Miss Betty Bishop of Moravia pledges Empryean Sorority at Parsons College. The society aims to develop members talents for the college and community. Madge DuVall teaches in Cambridge Iowa, Luuke and DuVall plan Thanksgiving at the club.

Fairfield Tuowau Betty Bishop Moravia Parsons College Madge DuVall Cambridge Iowa Ontia Lee DuVell Luuke Whoel Hue New Yo Duvall Dune

Sub Zero Weather Grips Community This Week

Severe cold dominates the week with record November lows and two to three inches of snow. Sub zero readings persist, with Weyerei reporting 5 to 10 below. Temperatures for November run around lu degrees, peaking at 585 to 90 during the month. Mrs J W Helden traveled to Ghuri for a week with her son Berry and Sprui ly, and Harry Bermeister with his family were at Fontanelle.

Burher J. W. Helden Ghuritn Berry Spruily Mars Harry Bermeister Fontanelle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lorence Gordner Albia Firemen M. E. Men’s Bazaar Rev. Evans Monroe PTA Nebraska Rural School Pleasant Grove Pleasant Hill Lurstiy MyReri Florida Miller Church Miller Baptist Church Jesus Lorene Tadlock Billy Strunk Duane Coffin Mrs. Thomas Rev. Thomas Cradle Roll Carl Coffin
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