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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

4

Imogene Tadlock Weds Carl Tisue in Moravia Church

Miss Imogene Tadlock eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock of three and one half miles east of Moravia became the bride of Carl Tisue son of Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue of near Moravia Sunday at 2 30 p m The ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren church was performed by Rev Earl Rabuck with immediate family present A reception followed at the bride's home The couple plan to live on the Iconium Moravia road and both are Moravia High School graduates Mrs Tadlock has worked at the L S U in Centerville and Mr Tisue has served in the army and farms with his father Best wishes are extended.

Imogene Tadlock Grant Tadlock Moravia Carl Tisue Harley Tisue Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Mary Rose Main Phyllis Rabuck Miss Main Helen Felton Centerville Clifford Tisue Basil Larry Tadlock Miss Felton Irene Joe Tadlock Roy Argo Audubon Berl Rabuck Phyllia Bruce Harley Tiaue Clifford James Nash A. E. Bhull Lois Hawk Des Moines Jack Campbell Tisue Moravia High School L8.u John Pratt Iconium-Moravis Road

Kensington Club Meeting At Witherby Home

Kensington club president Josephine Witherby hosted members at luncheon on November 18 with Emma Pabst and Mattie Lynch absent due to illness. Janet Fox led tests from Ots Magazine. prize winners were Mae Luse Mildred Bishop and the hostess. A dessert rock followed at the Witherbys on November 20 with four tables of card play and prizes to Mary Ochler Janet Fox Frenk Chambers and Fred Blumenatock.

Josephine Witherby Kensington Club Cop Emma Pabst Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota Mattie Lynch Kirksville Missouri Janet Fox Ots Mae Luse Mildred Bishop Jane Fox Witherbys Deasert Rock Indiana Mary Ochler Frenk Chambers Fred Blumenatock Carrie Tisue

Seven Take Exams for Postmastership Moravia Test Held

Civil Service Secretary of Ottumwa conducted a 24 hour examination for the Moravia Post Office postmaster position Saturday morning. Seven candidates qualified to take the exam including Don Pettibone Gerald Morgan Donald Whitehead Laula Schaffner Max Gollaher and Howard Evans.

Civil Service Ottumwa Moravia Don Pettibone Gerald Morgan Donald Whitehead Laula Schaffner Max Gollaher Howard Evans

Local News Roundup of Visits and Gatherings

Numerous readers and families in Centerville and nearby towns hosting and visiting relatives over Thanksgiving weekend. Names include Dale Free, Wayne Thompson, Nellie Thompson, Riley Callen, Fred Dotson, John Dotson, J H Whitehead, Nell Pelkington, J H Whiteside, Howard Evans, Glen Evans, Lew Hiner, Max Hiner, Dele Callen, Cole, Theo Howry, Denver, Paul Broshar, John Dille, Jake Day, C C Baumgardner, Harry Woodward, Ted Oehler, J B Oehler, Herman Smith, Janice Elson, Ivan Broshar, Frank Swaim, and others. Community notes request readers send future items to The Union.

Main Bros Haver Wayne Thompson Bruce Nellie ‘Thompson Kenneth Free Dale Free Harry Phillips Riley Callen Fred Dotson John Dotson Udell J. H. Whitehead Centerville Nell Pelkington J. H. Whiteside Howard Evans Glen Evans Seymour Lew Hiner Oakdale Dele Callen Dea Moines Frank Swaim Albia Tlost E. A. Lewis Horton Potts Gusa Luse Albia Bertha Martin Frank Hiatt Stella Carter Mary Hoskinson E. F. Oehler Theo Howry Denver Cole Oehler Paul Broshar John Dille Des Moines Jake Day C. C. Baumgardner Harry Woodward Ted Oehler J. B. Oehler Harry Oehler A. M. Smith H. K. Smith Rev Herman Smith New Sharon M. H. Elson Janice Arthur Elson Miami Ivan Broshar Waterloo Harve Broshar Frank Wilson Lusk Wyo A. D. Main John Tadlock Dwight Glick Rockford Harry Glick Dean Smithburg Betty Sioux Falls S. D John Smithburg E. G. Hawk Union

Kinser Valley Reminiscence Chronicle by Darby

Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster recount a snowy week in Kinser Valley with two and a half inches of snow since Sunday. Weather colder at 22 degrees with drifting snow, wood sawing by Russell Gillaspie, soy beans bought from John Goode Seed Co Albia, and local visits by LeRoy Wilson and others.

Clifford Caster Albis Russell Gillaspie Peete Dommer Steve Miletich Emmet Pasit John Goode Carl Peer Hiner Albia Gav. Robinson Zell Wilson

Arrange Annual Father Son Banquet at Moravia Methodist

Moravia Methodist church sponsors a father and son banquet on Wednesday evening December 3 at 6 30. Proceeds benefit ministers retirement fund and other church expenses. Food sale and homemade candy in the dining room. Tickets $1. reservations via John Veach. Menu includes roast chicken dressing mashed potatoes gravy baked beans beets bread jelly pumpkin pie whipped cream.

Moravia

Legion Oyster Supper Raises 80 Dollars for Building Fund

At the American Legion regular meeting Monday it was reported about 80 dollars was cleared by the oyster popper benefit card party and candy sale Friday evening. Proceeds go to the Legion building fund. Oyster soup was prepared by Lee Hiatt and served by a Legion Auxiliary committee.

American Legion Lee Hiatt the Legion Auxiliary

Moravia Rebekahs Hold Initiation

The Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met for regular meeting and initiation with candidates Mrs. Lester Sawyer Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Gene Lathen. A seven degree team led by Mrs. Carl Black supervised. Plans were set for a chili supper and social evening for Odd Fellows Rebekah members and families.

Moravia

Woodwards Entertain 80 and Sew Club

My and Mrs Frank Woodward entertained members of the So and Sew Club at a rock party at their home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis assisted. Five tables of rock were in play with high score prizes to Mrs Harry Woodward and Ralph Turner. Frank Woodward won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served.

Frank Woodward So. and Sew Club Ralph Davis Harry Woodward Ralph Turner

Local visits and callers around Moravia and Ottumwa

Franklin By Mrs John Moffatt and other residents visit friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo at Russell Brown home Mrs Frank Cox at Howard Brock home Hiteman and Mary Kingery Albig. Guests include Joe Lucas Jr Bill Robinson and Otis Fuller with several calls at Coy Swift Frank Cox and Moffatt households.

Roscoe Argo Russell Brown Frank Cox Howard Brock Hiteman John Moffatt Coy Swift Fred Argo Mary Kingery Albig John Moffett Joe Lucas, Jr Roy Moffatt Mildred Bartles St Josephs Hospital Ottumwa Otis Fuller Billy Carl Cox Bill Robinson Moravia

CuacaeS Church Revival Nears Close This Sunday

CuacaeS Church led by Pastor F A Hahn holds Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m. Evening services include 7:00 p m and 7:80 p m with prayer and Bible study on Thursdays. Revival led by Rev Hootaac and family continues and will close Sunday evening.

Church of the Nezarene F. A. Hahn M. H. Johnson N. Y Hootaac

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Pastor Earl Rabuck leads Sunday services at 10:00. Sunday School at 10:50. Evening worship at 6:30 with Youth Fellowship and at 7:30 with music and preaching. Wednesday prayer at 7:30. First quarterly conference set for December 9. Church invites attendance and asks guests to bring pie and table service to Friday church night.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Harold Mason

Grace Methodi Church Notices Moravia Iowa

Grace Methodi at Church Moravia Iowa Pastor John C Davis Sunday School 10:00 Preaching 11 Special music solo Loren Walter piano George Tracy Thanksgiving Services 7 30 Wednesday Nov 26 Wesley Chapel activities Rev Davia attended sub district Centerville Sunday Ottumwa meeting next week Dec 2 at Flist Church for laymen and laywomen Also Mora Via charge to attend with at least 15 present

Grace Methodi Moravia Iowa John C. David M. F. Group Eparamni Loren Walter George Tracy Wesley Chapel Davia Centerville Ottumwa Flist Church

Church of Christ services and union Thanksgiving event

Clarence Schaffner leads Sunday School at 10 a m with H B Lewis as superintendent Worship at 11 a m Junior Endeavor at 7 and Bible study at 7 30 covering Mark chapters 1 3 Everyone invited to participate Come join the union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church Wednesday evening November 26 at 7 30.

Church of Christ Clarence Schaffner H. B. Lewis The Methodist Church

Funeral attendance by Mrs Anna Easter at Centerville

Mrs Anna Easter and others visited Olin Foster and attended the Gillmore Veach funeral at Centerville. Attendees included Olin Foster Cloe Velma Gladfelder and Lila Foster.

Anna Easter Wedneadgy Olin Foster Olin Cloe Velma Gladfelder Lila Foster Gillmore Veach Centerville

Local families attend church and visit in Moravia area

Mr and Mrs Reymond Perry and sons and many others spent Sunday visiting at homes and attending basketball games in Moravia. Several couples attended Aid at Jeanium M E church and Nazarene services. Centerville and Albin callers, AAA meeting attendance, and visits to the Dell Hellyer and Hellyer families are noted along with travel to Des Moines for caregiving.

Reymond Perry A. E. Derby Jean Gladfelder Leanne Main Kenneth Lloyd Brown Jerry Newton Long Jean Charles Jennings Dell Hellyer Roberta , Tarr Donald Nash Moravia Clarence Whitehead Sandra Ruth McCord Or ‘Ville Robert Jennings Charles Dick, Clark Hazel Hellyer Guy McKern Maude McDonald Horton Potts Lloyd Jerry Brown Raymond Perry Cass Hamilton Albin Deli Hell Gid Edward McCord Centerville George Hellyer Ralph Spencer Wrb Elbert Berry

47 48 Basketball Schedule Details

Dec 2 Bussey here Dec 5 Numa there Dec 3 Cincinnati here Dec 11 Unionville there Dec 16 Enline here Dec 19 Myalle there Dec 22 Melrose here Dec 23 iLovilia there Jan 6 Cincinnati there Jan 8 Moulton here Jan 13 Numa here Jan 15 Allerton here Jan 20 Louilia here Jan 27 28 29 80 21 Girls and Boys County Tournament eb 2 Blakesburg there Feb 4 5 6 7 Girls Sectional Tournament Feb 1 Allerton there Feb 12 Blakesburg here Feb 18 Melrose there Feb 18 1 20 21 Girls District Feb 24 25 20 27 7d Boys Sections Tournament WANTED Local news The Union is particularly interested in prospective news bring poison to offering ad week of pa

Bussey Numa Cincinnati Unionville Enline Myalle Melrose iLovilia Moulton Allerton Louilia Blakesburg

Passion Play at Centerville Church

The Zion Passion Play will be shown at First Methodist Church Centerville Sunday night November 80 at 9:00. The program blends pictures and living presentation of The Old I gla Story and The Last Supper with LeRoy Peary portraying Christ for twelve years. Sponsored by the Appanoose County Methodist Youth Fellowship, the public is invited.

Zion First Methodist Church Centerville Christ LeRoy Peary Methodist Youth Fellowsip Appanoose County

Public sales set for December with multiple listings

On Monday December 1 Carl Wetterlind hosts a sale at his garage in Toconiem at 1 00 am as he quits business offering equipment and household goods. On Thursday December 4 Monroe County Purebred Sire Association sells at Albia Sale Barn with details in this issue. Dayne Taylor plans a closing out sale Monday December 8 with ad to follow. The Union prints sale bills to reach wider audiences for successful events.

Carl Wetterlind Tconium Wetterlind Monroe County Purebred Sire Association Albia Dayne Taylor Dayne Orpha Blumer Moravia

Wesley Chapel Bazaar Set For December 6 Sale

Wesley Chapel church plans a bazaar at the Moravia Community Building on Saturday afternoon December 6. Needlework baked goods canned goods and other miscellaneous items will be offered for sale.

Wesley Chapel Moravia

Songs to Celebrate Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Tom Long will celebrate their Golden Wedding on Sunday November 30 at their home two miles north of Centerville. They will hold open house Sunday afternoon and their families are invited to call.

Tom Long Centarville

Surprise Party for Harry Rueschau Hosts and Guests

Mrs. Harry Rueschau hosted a surprise party Friday night November 21 for Harry Rueschau on his birthday. Guests included Gene Judge Diane of Georgetown Bert Luse Raymond Ashby Bill Luse Billie Jo and Richard Morrison. The group played pitch, with prizes won by Gene Judge Bill Luse Bert Luse and Bill Luse. Refreshments followed as gifts were opened.

Harry Rueschau Gene Judge Diane Georgetown Mis Bert Luse Raymond Ashby Bill Luse Billie Jo Richard Morrison

Plan Church Night Social at Evangelical United Brethren

The monthly church night program and social evening will be held Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Each family is asked to bring a pie and table service and come for a family get-together.

Hvangelical United Brethren Church

Nieces Death Brings Body Home To Powersville

Mrs. H. E. Glick learned Friday of the death of her niece Mrs. Elsie Burgher in Los Angeles California. The body will be transported to Powersville Missouri for funeral services and burial, continuing a family homegoing tradition.

H. E. Glick Elsie Burgher Los Angeles Powersville

Youth Fellowship Holds Thanksgiving Service

The Youth's Fellowship group held a Thanksgiving service at the home of Rev and Mrs Bar Rabueck on Tuesday evening. A 6:00 p.m. cooperative supper followed the praise service led by Joan Callen. A Thanksgiving love offering was presented with fourteen people present including Miss Mabel Coulson, advisor, and the oyster and wife.

Bar! Rabueck Joan Callen Mabel Coulson

Home Builders Class Party At Church Social

Home Builders class held a party in the basement of Evan gelical United Brethren church with co hosts Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Mr and Mrs Harold Mason. After an hour of games refreshments were served. Rev Earl Raboeck and Rhydlis and Bruce attended as guests.

Carl van Zante T. J. Luse Harold Mason Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Raboeck Rhydlis and Bruce

Bowling Schedule From the Week

The schedule lists matches at Gardner Hatchery facing High School on Thursday November 27. Sciencer Grocery meets American on Friday. Monday features High School versus American Legion with Albia Outlaws clashing with Gardner Hatchery on Tuesday.

Gardner Hatchery High School Sciencer Grocery American Monday High School American Legion Albia Outlaws

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Henry Goema at Des Moines

Mrs Ralph C Davis hosted a pink and blue shower Saturday for Mrs Henry Goema of Des Moines, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Davis of Hartford. Afternoon featured games and contests with prizes to Mrs Russell Davis and Janet Davis. Refreshments were served after she opened gifts. Attending were Mrs Russell Davis and Janet Davis, Mrs Arthur Davis of Hartford, Mrs O G Davis, Mrs E G Hawk, Mrs Claude Hawk, Mrs Harold Hawk, and Mrs Carl Cloyed.

Ralph C. Davis Henry Goemaat Desi Moines Russell Davis Hartford Janet Davis Russel Davis Janet Arthur Davis 0. G. Davis E. G. Hawk Claude Hawk Harold Hawk Car

Lathens Entertain E T C Club And Guests

Members of the E T C club and their husbands were entertained at a rock party held at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen. Assisting hosts were Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson and Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Seven tables of rock were played with Leon ard Palmer winning the club prize and Gene Lathen the guest prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Robison Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen Mr and Mrs Norman Ward and Thelma Luse. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.

E.T.C. Club Frank Lathen Charley Johnson John Johnson Leonard Palmer Gene Lathen John Robison Norman Ward Thelma Luse

Coulsons Host Dowdle Light Club at Their Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson with Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bisby hosted the Dowdle Light Club at the Coulson residence last Thursday. Winners in the tard penies included T. J. Luse, Mrs. Pearl Broshar, Howard Evans, and Mrs. Bert Turner. Refreshments were provided by the Coulsons. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dun Pettibune.

C. C. Coulson L. F. Bisby Dowdle Light Club

Century Club meeting honors Mr and Mrs Cody Luse

Members of the Twentieth Century club and their spouses met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Cody Luse for a cooperative supper. The gathering was social and the club sent three boxes of men and used viand and died food to a family in Burn, Helland last week.

Twentieth Century Club Thousbands Cody Luse Theelub Buurn Helland

Progressive Club Meeting at Dille Hume

Mr and Mrs John Lille expanded the Pibigies club with new members at an evening gathering. The event began at five. Winners of high scores in the games were Jon Veuch and Mrs Paul Broshar.

John Lille Pibigies Club Jon Veuch Paul Broshar

Moravia High School Forms Student Safety Body

Moravia High School organizes a Student Safety Body with a constitution detailing purpose duties terms amendments and punishments. It creates officers class presidents judges patrolmen and a secretary with weekly to monthly terms and detention milestones for violations.

Moravia High School Ar Dents S— Dent Safety Body

Methodist W S C S Meets With Mrs Harry Glick

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met Wednesday afternoon, November 14, at the home of Mrs. Harry Glick. Mrs. Mildred Bishop led the business session. Reports from Stella Carter on Ottumwa trip and reports from Mrs. Houlden and others were given. The program covered lessons on Let Us Search God, An Orderly World for Children, One Half a Gift, Winter Peace of Navajo, Count Your Blessings, and a Crusade for a United Church. Rev. Davis spoke, followed by a song, At Evening Prayer by Gail Toule. Refreshments were served.

Waoman's Society of Cheritigi Survee Methodist Ehuich Harry Glick Mildred Bishop Stella Carter W.S.C Bhonustwk Lee Hinkt Muah Winter Peath Santa Sula Gerald Morgan Rev. Davis Gail Toule de Fresh Inetts Spetecs Click

Woodwards Honored on 15th Anniversary

Mrs. Bill Woodward led a family gathering at home to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward. Attendees included Mrs. C. G. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Woodward and their children, with well wishers and local hosts attending the event.

Woodwards Bill Woodwerd No Faily Cooperative Bath

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Mrs Witherby Antiquity Lodge No ANE. A's Ajuiua Masuna F. Bisby W M Beeratery Kinser Valley George BR. Darby Legion Franklin Cuacaes Salem Hasel Hellyer Luke California Mrs. Henry Goemaat Lathens E T.C. Club Coulsons Entertain Double Eight Club Century Club Progressive Club Dille Hume Methodist W.S.C Tuk
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