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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
5
A fire alarm described a Saturday night blaze at the Maurice Walter residence south of the school house. Firefighters arrived around 12:15 am and contained the flames with two roof holes cut for water access. Loss is estimated as substantial. exact figures await insurance adjusters. Friz Walter suffered a minor ear burn from catching fire near the phone.
Mr and Mrs John Clark of Rockford Til were overnight guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar. On Sunday Mr Clark entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville and Monday submitted to surgery. Mrs Clark remained near her husband.
J W Halden hosts a gathering titled Twentieth Century Meet at the Halden residence with notable attendees and a reception following the program.
The Christian Church hosts a Wednesday bazaar on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu features chicken pie with gravy mashed potatoes escalloped corn with oysters baked beans hot rolls pickles jelly pie and coffee.
The Moravia Garden club will meet Tuesday December 2 at 12 30 PM at Janet Fox home for their annual cooperative dinner and gift exchange. The committee will furnish the drink relishes rolls and dessert.
Word reached here of the death of Charles C. Jepsen 84 who died at his Seattle home November 14 after a short illness. A retired farmer born in Elwood Iowa he was a carpenter during his residence there. Surviving are his wife Gertrude a daughter Edna Fett a son Clifford W Jepsen both of Seattle two granddaughters and a grandson two great granddaughters and three sisters in Iowa Funeral services were held in Seattle November 17 The family formerly resided in Moravia where Mrs Jepsen organized the Kensington club They moved to Seattle 37 years ago
Mrs Ben Williams, Mrs Ralph McDonough and Mrs Kenneth Coltrain with son Larry attended the Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines Monday and Tuesday. Several women sang in the mass chorus. Other attendees visited relatives and stayed overnight with their daughter and sister.
Mrs R R Pennington was elected treasurer of the council. Other officers chosen were president Mrs Paul Mishler, vice president Mrs Cecil Elgin, and secretary Mrs Ben Johnson, all from Centerville. They will take office in January.
Johnnie Whicker was brought to this home Monday to recuperate from surgery performed last Wednesday at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
Johnnie Whicker expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards gifts and remembrances during the hospital stay. Appreciation is extended for the support and well wishes.
Thanksgiving dinner plans invite family members to share a meal and send particulars to the Union office or mail directly to the Union, especially in rural communities, with publication planned next week.
A union Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev Glen Cantrell will preside, Rev John Grenfell will call to worship, Rev Evan Stroud will read scriptures, and Rev W F T Evans will deliver the message. A union choir directed by Mrs Ralph McDonough with James Main at the piano will perform and an offering for missions will be taken. Everyone is urged to attend.
The Miller school P T A met Tuesday evening with a progress report by teacher Mrs Lula Ir Tillmont. Pupils performed a choral reading The Doctors Christmas Card Parade promoting health, and a Thanksgiving season program followed by a ciphering match. Pie and coffee were served. next meeting planned for the holiday season.
Mrs. John Nowels of Des Moines announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothy to Donald H. Sabers chief petty officer in the United States Navy, on Friday, November 7. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
The Walter family thanks the Moravia Fire Department and all helpers who fought a Sunday morning fire and assisted in cleanup at their home. Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Marcia extend gratitude for the community support.
Ann Pettibone expresses gratitude for cards and remembrances while at home recovering from a broken shoulder. The note thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and support.
The note thanks neighbors friends and relatives for flowers cards and many deeds of kindness during my illness. Their support will never be forgotten.
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and AM to be held Monday evening December 1 with an oyster supper at 6 30 p m Election of officers and presentation of a 50 year certificate to U N Carter W M Co C Coulson Secretary
Carrcar Evangelical United Brethren Church plans Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages led by Harold Mason. Sermons at 11 and 7:30, themes Seeing God and Serving God and Where In The World Is God? A Wednesday Union Thanksgiving service at 7:30 features Rev W F T Evans and a large Union Choir. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 Sunday directed by Thomas Stixrud. Welcome strangers. slogan Better Church Attendance. Church School well equipped with teachers and all grades.
Grace Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Pastor John Grenfell and Mrs. Karl Tuttle lead. M.Y.F. meets at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker George Luciani from Tron Mountain, Mich. invites nonmembers to attend next Sunday and Bible study.
Church notices announce Reverend W. F. T. Evans of the Church of Christ delivering the sermon at the E U B church Wednesday at 7 30 p m Winnie DuVall listed as ministerial contact The program includes Sunday School at 11 a m and communion service at 10 a m on Sep 10 with Evans preaching the sermon at the other church.
A church message invites attendance at Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon considers the standard by which we value our lives and the fairness of what we give in exchange.
Raymond Ferren and Meredith Griffing said many responses to the annual Christmas Seals drive have been received. They urged anyone who did not receive seals to call or write for prompt mailing. The Appanoose County Tuberculosis and Health Association appeals for funds to fight tuberculosis and heart disease and gratefully accepts all contributions.
Mr and Mrs Del Simmons and daughter Sally and Mrs Eileen Reardon of Washington DC and Mr and Mrs George McDonald and daughter Bobby Joy of Detroit Michigan were called here last week for the death of Clyde McDonald and to attend funeral rites Saturday.
Mrs Ray Harris of Des Moines daughter of Mrs Birdie Main underwent a major operation at the Wilden hospital in Des Moines Saturday. She is reported recovering satisfactorily.
Charles Fulton was brought home from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Thursday to recuperate from surgery Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen went to Kirksville for him.
Correction notes that Mrs Leonard Palmer, Mrs W V Murdy, Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs Ralph McDonough were unintentionally omitted from the Garden Club members attending the Albia meeting last Tuesday November 18. The omission was amended in the club roster.
Mr and Mrs Andy Maddison have bought the residence of the late Mary E Hoskinson and plan to move in soon. The couple recently purchased the Schreiner Evans hardware store business and will divide time between ventures.
The W. S. C. of Grace Methodist church met at Mrs. Ralph McDonough's home on Wednesday afternoon November 19 with nineteen women present. Mrs. McDonough led devotions and Mrs. Ralph Spencer led the lesson on Fruits of Evangelism. Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Garnet McDonough spoke on junior and intermediate missionary groups. Collections will support hospitals and schools in Africa and Florida. Hostesses served date pudding with whipped cream mints and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Caster announce the marriage of their daughter Lu Etta to R M Pence son of Mr and Mrs Zell Pence both of Albin Wyoming The couple wed November 14 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Howard Rice officiating The Caster and Pence families are formerly of Moravia.
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 held a regular meeting with Mrs. Lawrence Roland as Noble Grand. After routine business, members were served sandwiches cranberry sauce mints and coffee by several matrons. An officer election is set for the December 8 gathering.
Mrs Dell Hellyer underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville on Thursday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
Janet Broshar and Joan Callen finished twelve weeks of schooling at the Radio and Television Institute in Omaha Nebraska and returned home Saturday. Zell Callen drove to Omaha to bring them back.
Mrs Lloyd McCrory was taken to Phillips Nursing Home in Centerville on Wednesday for care. She has been an invalid for almost a year and had been cared for at the home of her late son Harry McCrory and Mrs McCrory.
Moravia Mohawks lose 41 to 34 in overtime after a tied game and 4 3 minute extra periods. Wolf led Moravia with 15 points while Nagin tallied 14 for Melrose. Second team Moravia 42 Melrose 23. Next games against Mystic and Lovilia.
Mr and Mrs Lester Brain hosted Progressive club members and their husbands at a cooperative supper on Friday. Afterward, bridge was played with scores awarded to Bro Shar and John A.
In a local bulletin Luther Caster Jr in the Navy has been promoted to Boatswain Mate Third Class. He is stationed at Pearl Harbor Hawaii and is currently on duty in the Pacific. Also mentioned is Dickie R Dicks who has reported to a base at Charleston South Carolina and his new address at U S Mine Craft Base Charleston.
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