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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1946

Page

4

Mrs Luella Main Dies in Moravia at 81

Mrs. Luella May Main died at 11 a m Monday at her Moravia home after her final stroke at 81 years seven months and 24 days. Born April 4 1865 in Dearborn County Indiana she moved to Iowa 77 years ago. She married Lewis C Main who died two years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Otha Hiatt Mrs Harold Argo and Mrs J N Cunningham eight grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and a brother plus a stepdaughter and stepson. Funeral held 2 10 p m Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev J G Davis officiating. Interment at Hillcrest cemetery.

Luella May Main Moravia Main Dearborn County Ind Iowa Harvey Maggie Platt Lewis C. Main Methodist Church Otha Hiatt Harold’ Argo J. N. Cunningham Mishawaka Indiana F. A. Boyer Centerville Mary Platt Charles Platti Guy Jones Russell Maine Turner Funeral Home J. G Davis Moravia Methodist Church Hillcrest Cemetery

Taylor Toilers Hold Regular Meeting at New Hops School-house

The Taylor Toilers met Wednesday night November 20 at New Hops School-house for their regular meeting. Jerry Pettibone called the meeting to order, Carolyn Boyer read the minutes, Betty Harsh was initiated and officers installed, and enrollment cards were completed. A roll call named breeders from Appanoose county. FP presented a Fuller film. Attendees included the Hiatts, Pettibones, Carters, Hershes, Don Pettibone, and visitors Loyd Carter Ivan Hersh, Tom Fuller, Earl Boyer, Judy and Kenny Fuller, with refreshments served. Next meeting is December 16 at Hiattville Hall for a Christmas exchange.

Appanonse County FP Moving Picture Fuller Virginia Robert Hiatt Jerry Ann Pettibone Bob Carter Batty Hersh Carolyn Boyer Reader Ernest Hiatt Earl Boyer Loyd Carter Ivan. Hersh Bill Bob Don Pettibone Him Tom Sandra Judy Kenny Ronnie Mav-Fuller Hiattaville Hall

Attend Cooperative Dinner in Ottumwa

A cooperative Thanksgiving dinner was held Sunday, November 24, at the Roy Underwood home in Ottumwa. Attendees included Mrs. Obe Burns, Leo Thompson family, Ruth, Mildred, Devere, Mary Evelyn, Dwight, Donald, Dole of Mystic, Russell Burns family, Charlene and Jimmie of Centerville, Sean Burns, Paul Dean and Karen Kay, Paul Burns, Dayne Taylor and family, Glen Burns and others from Ottumwa Moravia and surrounding towns.

Roy Underwood Ottumwa Obe Burns Leo Thompson Ruth David Mildred Devere Mary Evelyn Dwight Donald Dole Mystic Russell Burns Charlene Jimmie Centerville Sean Burns Paul Dean Karen Kay Paul Burns Dayne Taylor Glen Burns Dorothy

Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting At Moravia Community Building

The regular Taylor Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the Moravia Community Building on Friday evening November 29. A discussion period will be held and the movie Wheels Across India will be shown. Bring pie sandwiches and your own nervies. H H Hilton Township Director.

Taylor Farm Bureau Moravia India H. H. Hilton

New Carpets Donated To Moravia Methodist Church

Moravia Methodist Church aisles received new carpets last week donated by the C. A. Turner family in memory of Mrs. Turner who died in April.

Moravia Methodist Church Thec. A. Turner

Good Agriculture Better Community Meeting Notes

The adult evening school opens Monday December 21 at seven with a focus on the Use of Electrical Equipment and Services for the Farm Home led by Harold Beaty of Iowa State College. Alfalfa is highlighted with Monroe and Appanoose counties hosting annual banquets. the 20th banquet in Centerville featured Howard Hill of the Iowa Farm Bureau and prizes awarded to ten alfalfa contest winners from towns including Seymour Mystic Centerville Conterville Unionville Moulton and others.

Harold Beaty Iowa State College Monroe Appanoose County Ppinoose County Christian Church Centerville Howard Hill Iowa Farm Bureau Harold Holder Dave Workman Seymour Delmont Moffitt C. H. Walker Mystic Felkner Bros. and Son Merle Loofhourrow J. H. McHolland Everrett Knapp D. N. Daniels Conterville Roe Ahee Unionville Doyle Anderson Moulton

Halden Hosts Double Eight Club Card Night

Members of the Double Eight Club met Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Emil Halden. Prizes were won by T Luse Velda Condra Carl and Pearl Black Bert Turner and Marjorie Coulson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T J Luse Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs C Coulson. Refreshments were served by the hosts.

Double Eight Club Emil Halden T. . Luse Velda Condra Carl Pearl Black Bert Turner Marjorie Coulson T. J. Luse Harold Mason Kenneth Condra Carl Black C. €. Coulson

SGT McDonald Spends Vacation in Luzon

Staff Sergeant George R McDonald Route 2 recently spent an eleven day leave in Baguio Luzon summer capital and playground of the Philippines as a guest of Camp John Hay Leave Center. He enlisted March 7 1946 and trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas before shipping overseas in August 1945. His parents Clyde McDonald live on Route 2. He was in Moravia High School in his fourth year when he entered the Army. Present station with the Air Service Group APO.

George R. McDonald Baguio Luzon Phlippines Camp John Hay McDonald Army Clyde McDonald Camp J. T. Robinson Arkansas Philippines Set Moravia High School Ae Air Service Group APO

Rebekah Lodge Hosts Cooperative Supper and Birthday Party

The Moravia Rebekah Lodge held a cooperative supper Monday evening. Mrs Mildred Appler of Moulton reported on the Rebekah State Assembly at Mayon City where she attended as a delegate. Eight other ladies joined from Moulton for a social hour.

Ernest Hiatt Hiattsville Hall Robert Georgia Moravia

Farm Bureau Meets at John Wills Home

Fifty three members attended the Union Farm Bureau meeting at Mr. and Mrs. John Wills home on Wednesday November 20. The program included installation of the girls 4 H club officers led by Mrs. F B Boyer and gifts for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Caster, formerly Betty Strunk. Refreshments and games followed in a social close.

John Willa Union Farm Bureau Helgb F. B. Boyer Clifford Caster

Public sale dates for estate of John F Irmis administrator

Frank Swaim as administrator of the estate of the late John F Irmis will hold a sale of real estate Tuesday December 12 at 1:00 o clock. The sale covers the former homestead of the deceased in Moray.

Frank Swaim John F. Irmis Thuyadey Moray

Local Notable Names Gather for Social Receipts

A group of residents including Marilyn and Merton Rose, Hazel and Verneta Ballenger, Norma Hiatt, Clara Rick, Mary Turner, Virginia Carter, Jerry Pettibone, Phillip Whicker, Virginia Hiatt, Robert Hiatt, Wanda Hook, Wendel Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt, and Sandra attended the event with refreshments of popcorn balls apples and soda.

Scott Marilyn Merton Rose Hazel Verneta Ballenger Nor ‘Ma Hiatt Clara Rick Mary Turner Virginia Bob Carter Jerry Ann Pettibone Phillip Whicker Robert ‘Hiatt Wanda Wendel Hook Ernest Hiatt Sandra

Fur Buyer to Visit Easter Pool Hall Moravia Saturdays

A fur buyer will operate at the Easter Pool Hall in Moravia every Saturday. The notice confirms regular visits and outlines the recurring event for local residents seeking appraisal or sale of fur items.

Moravia

Bowling Alley Scores Report From Angel Bowling Alleys

Scores from the Angel Bowling Alleys include last week league results for Gardner Hatchery Albia Outlaws East End Cafe Angel's Garage and Spencer Grocery. John Dille posted the highest individual score with 202, and the Albia Outlaws achieved the top three game team score of 2037.

Angel Gardner Hatchery Albia Outlaws East End Angel's Spencer Grocery John Dille

Canna Committee Asks Cooperation for Town Cannas

Mrs. Harry McCrory chairs a newly organized Canna Committee urging Moravia residents to cooperate in planting and caring for canna bulbs. The note encourages planning yards and gardens for next year, citing local pride in beautifying spots like Mr. Murdy's parking area and Moravia tulips. Contact the Moravia Librarian or Gardner's Hatchery for bulbs.

Hotty McCrory Ma Perkins Mr. Murdy Gardner's Hatchery Harry McCrory Bill Woodward

Farm Veterans Training Program at Centerville High

Veterans in Appangose County gathered with the Veterans Training Committee at Centerville High School to discuss the On the Job Agricultural Training Program. Eligible veterans may receive monthly compensation and extended schooling based on service months, with classes starting around January 2 in Dairy, Beef, Swine, Poultry, Crop Production, and more taught by local instructors. geïnteresseerde veterans should obtain Entitlement form No 1950 at the Centerville Veterans Office and contact Walter Hoover or Harold D Holder for details.

Tthe Centerville High School Appangose County Veterans Training Committee Eran Sre Tofet Centerville Veterans Office Walter Hoover Centerville Harold D. Holder

Stanley Party At Gardner Home in Town

Mrs Will Gardner and Mrs Bette Day hosted a Stanley party Tuesday evening at the Gardner home. Eighteen people attended and contests were enjoyed. Refreshments were served. The next Stanley party is planned for December 10 at Mrs Marvin Gardner's home with Mrs Maurice Walter assisting.

Will Gardner Bette Day Gardner Marvin Gardner Maurice Walter

Eugene McCrory Leaves for Overseas Service

Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory learned their son Eugene is to leave Camp Stoneman California on November 12 for San Francisco to embark for Korea No further word has been received and it is presumed he is en route

Harry McCrory Spn Eugene Camp Stoneman California San Francisco Korea

Grubbs Buys Johnson Property In Moravia Area

Mr and Mrs R A Grubbs have purchased the Wilbert Johnson residence in the southeast part of Moravia while the Johnsons move into the George Johnson home on Milwaukee Avenue, leaving the apartment in the hotel building. The transaction set Friday as the move date for the Johnsons.

R. A A. Grubbs Hays Wilbert Johnzon Reaidanc Pate Moravia Johnson Geerge Johnson Milwaukee Avenue

Women’s Society elects officers at Louise Wolf home

The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Louise Wolf’s home with eight ladies present. Ethel Gardner elected president, Mae Hickman as vice president, and a slate of secretaries including Gladys Pennington and Gretchen Ashley. Program topics covered migrant work, literacy, Christian Center and Our Work Together.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Louise Wolf Louemme Palmer Mae Hickman Christian Center Hertha Broshar Fannie Glick Mattie Murdy Stella Carter Gail Tuttle Childrens Work Marjorie Gowlson Spiritual Life C. Davis Mabel Smith

Kirksville Teenager Home From Hospital

Phyllis Lis Rabucsr returned from Kirksville Missouri hospital Tuesday after treatment and observation begun last Thursday. It is expected she will rejoin school on Monday as sophomore class members sent a sunghide basket and several cards.

Balli Kirksville

Moravia High School Teacher Orville Lair IIIs Absence

Orville Lair III a social science teacher at Moravia High School left Sunday for his home in Kirkaville Mo due to illness. Mrs Cody Luse has taken one of his classes while Mr Hickman and Miss Helen Piswman Brecor ducting Mr Lair s classes.

Orville Lair III Illneys Orville Lair Moravia High School Kirkaville Cody Luse Mr. Hickman Hickman Helen PiSwman Mr. Lair

Home from Hospital Robert Stoops in Critical Condition

Robert Stoops was brought home from University Hospital in Iowa City Monday. His condition is described as critical.

Robert Stoops University Hospital Iowa City

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Notes

At Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Pastor J C Davis leads 10:00 a m church school 11:00 a m morning worship 7:30 p m evening worship Wednesday December 4 regular church night with cooperative supper and fellowship All invited Mrs C L Hartinger transferred from Winterset to become a Sunday School teacher in Moravia The note cites a time change at Wesley Chapel 8:30 a m worship 10:45 a m church school

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Rey J. C. Davis C. L. Hartinger Winterset Wesley Chapel

United Brethren Church Schedule Announcement

United Brethren notices show Earl Rabuck Psator leading sunday school at 10:00 p m with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m. Preaching and music at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p m. Invitation to worship with Wa.

United Brethren Earl Rabuck Psator Donald Jones Christian Endeavor

Iconium Circuit Church Services and School Sessions

Esther Babb pastor Yeonium Church School at 10 15 a m with Donald Whitehead superintendent worship 11 15 a m M Y 7 00 p m Fairview Church School 9 00 a m worship 9 45 a m Hilton Church School 10 80 a m Dortha Kenton superintendent evening service 7 30 p m at Claude Rogers home

Iconium Esther Babb Yeonium Church Donald Whitehead Fairview Hilton Dortha Kenton Claude Rogers

Church Events at Nazarene Church Schedule

Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. dohhasa and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Pastor W. E. Burd.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. H. Dohhasa

Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Endesvor

Sunday School at 10:00 with Horace Schaffner as superintendent. Communion Service at 10:50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. at the Harry DuVell home. Everyone welcome.

Horace Schaffner Christian Endesvor Harry DuVell

Funeral Services For D. C. Main

Funeral services for D C Main were held at Moravia Methodist church Friday afternoon after he died November 19 1946 in a Rockford Illinois hospital following a long illness He was 68 going on 73 and survived by his wife Leota Wright Main four children and several siblings Interment was in Haines cemetery His life included farming teaching school and running a Moravia grocery, and he remained active in the church until illness prevented it.

Moravia Methodist Church D. C. Main Rockford Illinois J. C. Davis James Whitehurst Methodist Church Henneth Robert Charles Gladfelder Harold Alec Jay Main Junior Lovell Monroe County Ill Main Leota Wright Main Troy Melvin Ruby Clifford Lovell Galesburg Jess Gladfelder Oscar Main Moravia Earl Main Knoxville Lyman Main Glick

Oyster Supper Held at Paul Spencer Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and Bons hosted an oyster supper Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens Gary Pfannebecker and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh and family in attendance.

Paul Spencer Bons Chester Sanders Harold Hudgens Gary Pfannebecker Ivan Harsh Rex Tisue Donnie Billy Bill Long Leta Larry Rickie Ronald Woodward

T. C. Club Card Party At Firkins Home

Mr and Mrs George Firkins Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond and Mr and Mrs John Horstman entertained the E T C club at a card party at the Firkins home Thursday evening of last week John Johnson won the high score prize.

George Firkins Fred Hammond John Horstman E. T. C. Club Firkins John Johnson

Kensington Club Dessert Luncheon Hosts Mr and Mrs White

The Kensington club met with Mr. and Mrs. Dess White for a dessert luncheon last Thursday evening. The group played rook with high scores earned by Mrs. B. F. Oehler and Mr. C. I. Turner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Witherby.

Dess White Kensington Club B. F. Oehler C. IA. ‘Turner Albert Witherby

Wreck on Highway 601 Involves Buckmaster and Centerville Buick

Two cars were badly damaged Saturday near Moravia when a Centerville Buick collided with a Moravia Chevrolet coupe driven by Fred Buckmaster. Both drivers reported coverage through insurance.

Moravia Buick Centerville Fred Buckmaster

Attendance at American Legion stag party tops sixty

A large crowd attended the American Legion benefit stag party on Monday evening with between 50 and 60 people taking part in an evening of card playing and socializing.

American Legion

Roberts Discharged After Service at Sampson

Hilbert Roberts received his honorable discharge from military service on November 14 after being stationed at Sampson New York. He is now at home in Des Moines.

Hilbert Roberts Sampson, New York The Survive Des Moines

News Wanted at The Union Office

The Union invites readers to send news items by any safe method including in person, mail, or phone. Readers are encouraged to contribute local happenings, notices, or brief items for publication in the community paper.

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 note

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252, A. PF. and A. M. to be held Monday evening deg 2 lat 7 80. Visiting brothers welcome. Trenton Wilson W M J D Milnes Secretary.

Rogular Meeting of Antiquity Lodge No A. PF A. M

Prayer for the Church in Changing World

A sermon by Rev J C Davis calls the church to observe a day of thanks and prayer. He urges baptism in Jesus life and spirit, asks for Christ like tenderness for the heavy laden, and prays the church may be valiant to give up life for humanity and rise to a higher glory.

J.C. Davis Jesus Croge

Local Happenings Chronicle A Large Social Mix

Local notes list visitors and family gatherings across Albia and nearby towns. Highlights include Virgil Johnson and Hiatt Selby guests of the Gillaspias, a burn injury to Terry Wayne Kaster, and travel updates from Main, Shephard, and Main families. several residents visit Ottumwa Des Moines and Windsor Missouri for medical care, family visits, or funerals, with ongoing illnesses and caregiving duties noted.

Moravia Boys Win Two From Melrose

Moravia beat Melrose in a doubleheader as Melrose sent both its first and second boys teams to Moravia. The second game tied 27 to 26 after overtime. Moravia’s first team then won 34 to 19. Next home game is Thursday December 8 against Numa.

Melrose Moravia Numa

1946 47 Basketball Schedule and Thanksgiving Visits

A compact schedule listing the 1946 47 basketball season and a series of Thanksgiving visits and social calls. Families and individuals including Mrs A M Smith Maxine Simpson College Des Moines Burlington Center ville Centerville Atlantic Washington Seattle are mentioned among visiting relatives and friends across Iowa and neighboring states.

Coulson Family Notes and Local Visit Reflections

Billie McDanes returned to H L Hiltons after a week in hospital and shows improvement. Ernest Hiatt and family joined a 4 H meeting at New Hope school. Ernest Hiatt and H L Hilton attended a Moravia ball game. Francis Miller family spent the weekend with Theo Miller. Minta Shoemack visited C B Callen and family. Ernest Hiatt and family dined with James Cline in Moravia. Marilyn Rose stayed Thursday night with Virginia Hiatt.

Billie McDanes H. L. Hilton Ernest Hiatt New Hope School Ernest Hiatts H. L. Hiltons Moravia Francis Miller Theo Miller S. Minta Shoemack Callen Suday James Cline Marilyn Rose Virginia Hiatt

Williamses welcome daughter at Ottumwa hospital

Mr and Mrs James Williams announce the arrival of a daughter at 2 a m on November 26 at Ottumwa hospital. They also note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bor on November 21 at St Joseph Hospital in Center.

James Williams Ottumwa Hospital Bor. Re Bt. Joseph Hospital Center

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