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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1951

Page

7

Moravia teams post wins at Blakesburg after layoff

Moravia High School basketball, after a week off, beat Blakesburg 33-24 in the girls game led by Joyce Hiatt with 14 points and strong defense. The Moravia boys edged Blakesburg 55-51 as Roberts poured in 26, while Moravia faced foul trouble with 47 total fouls.

Dwain Horn John Wilson Union MHS Blakesburg Joyce Hiatt MHS Lassies Tassell Nellie DuVall Carol Broshar Wanda Jordan Pirla Punetey Moravia Hiatt Jim Woodward Dean Easter Donald’ Dicks Moraviat John Veak Dean Kaster Roberts Kine Bakesburg Kasten Sweer

Grace Methodist Church revival event with Dr Buxton preaching

Grace Methodist Church announces morning worship led by Dr Howard P. Buxton of First Methodist Ottumwa with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Mrs Karl Tuttle. Buxton will preach Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30 p.m. on Christian themes. Rust College singers from Holly Springs Miss will provide special music Wednesday evening and for Thursday and Friday. Fellowship receptions follow each service with coffee, sandwiches, and dessert. Class No 8 and Class No 5 age groups invited to parsonage for fellowship. Call the parsonage for transport if needed. Buxton will assist Unionville’s evangelist effort.

Grace Methodist Church Martin Greer Karl Tuttle Howard P. Buxton First Methodist Church Ottumwa Rust College Singers Holly Springs Miss Rust College Bo Fet Unionville 27

Church News and Christmas Drive at Local Mission

The church announces morning worship at 9 45 with Sunday School at 10 30 led by Virgil Dooley. The W S C S meets Thursday at Mrs Earnest Hiatt's. members to bring canned fruit and used clothing for the church home and gifts for the Navajo Mission School. Rev Marshall to preach at Wesley Chapel December 9 to 14.

Vamex Greer Virgil Dooley Earnest Hiatt Navajo Methodist Mission School Wesley Chapel Marshall of Blakesburg

Friendly Church Services Map Mission Day Schedule

Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a friendly town church day with Rev Evan Stroud minister and Harold Mason superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. church school at 10 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening Praise at 7:30 p.m. Theme The Great Commission.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason Sunays

Church Services at Nazarene on Sunday Schedule

The Glen Cantrell Sunday School Superintendent announces a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School session followed by 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship and a 7:00 p.m. Evening service. Mr Harley Woodward leads the morning activities with the N. P. 8 gathering at 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell Par Harley Woodward

Church Services and Evangelistic Meetings Notice

Local church notices outline schedules for Church of Christ Louie with morning and evening services and a Sunday school, plus Union Methodist evangelistic series led by Rev E A Lacour. The Rust College Singers appear to visit later in the week. Community members are urged to attend.

Tconium Methodist E. A. Lacour Lacour Saegur

Union Christmas Acts and Tax Notices This Week

The Union issues cover Christmas buying tips from local merchants and tax matters. County Treasurer Hargis informs car owners about new licensing rules and the one plate system for this year.

Hargis 7Trang Lice Eenses Frado Siscubae

Farm Bureau Kick Off Planned For January 14

A kickoff meeting for the Panoose County Farm Bureau drive is set for January 14 with Howard Harper as chair. The target for 1982 membership is 856, compared to 1951-52 state Farm Bureau goals of 132,484 and 127,500 respectively. Township captains from many towns will attend a Des Moines rally December 3 to discuss drive techniques and plan the 1952 membership push.

Az Panoose County Farm Bureau Howard Harper State Farm Bureau Paul McCor Baltwetl Gene J.A. Howard Eier Luther Lake Palarene Joe Sherrard Des Moines Iowa

Rebekahs Hear Report of Delegate Ruby Frost

The Moravia Rebekah Jodge met Monday evening at the I O O F lodge hall with Noble Grand Gladys Harsh presiding. Eighteen members and five visitors attended including Ruby Frost, delegate from the 4th district to Grand Lodge.

Moravia Rebekah Jodge

Ladies Learn Use of Sewing Machine in Extension Lesson

County extension home economist Adelong Sampson to teach how to use sewing machine attachments in a series of sessions for women groups. Meetings run Dec 4 in Centerville Bryan Hart home, Dec 28 in Moravia High School, and Dec 27 in Moulton Ward Daniels home, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a covered-dish noon meal. attendees to bring a dish and service.

Adelong Sampson I County Extension Home Centerville Bryan Hart W. Maple Moravia Moulton Ward Daniels

Schreiner and Schreiner Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a ginner at the Moravia home. They were married Thanksgiving evening November 28 1901 at the brides parents home in Moravia. They have lived in Moravia their entire married life and Schreiner ran a hardware store for over 40 years before retirement. Their son in law Howard Evans and grandson James were among honoring guests, with Schreiner Evans Hardware continuing in operation.

P. D. Schreiter Howard Evang James F. W. Wakefield H. H., Gearhart Moravia S. W. Wyand Elizabeth Schreiner Jacob Schreiner Mér Schreiner Jim Sharp Moravia Square Howard’ Tivans Hagenware Schreimer Sand ‘Evans Hardware

Thanksgiving Dinner at Burns Home in Centerville

A cooperative Sunday Thanksgiving dinner was held at Mrs. Mary Burns home on November 25 with 32 attendees. Listed guests included Paul Burns Zoe Cox Eugene and Gary Burns Leon Burns Paul Dean Karen Kay Linda Charlene and Jimmie Burns Roy Underwood Dayne Taylor and several Burns family members from Ottumwa Moravia and Centerville along with afternoon callers Dorothy Larry Jerry and Maxine Burns.

Mary Burns Paul Burns Zoe Cox Eugene Gary Leon Burns Paul Dean Karen Kay Linda Centerville Leo Thompson Ottumwa Russell’ Burns Charlene Jimmie Roy Underwood Dayne Taylor Robert Burns Mary. Burns Moravia Dorothy Larry Jerry Maxine Burns

Sew and So Club Rook Party At McCloud Home

Sew and So club members and families were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCloud's home Friday evening. Five tables of rook were in play. Hattie McCloud led the ladies with the high score while Harry Woodward topped the men. Ralph Spencer won the traveling prize and Eva VanZante took the lowest score prize. Hosts and co-hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason served sandwiches pie and coffee to close the pleasant evening.

Donald McCloud Hattie McCloud Harry Woodward Ralph Spencer Eva VanZante Harold Mason

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F A M Monday Dec 3. An oyster supper will be at 6 30. Election of officers. Don Wolf W M Cc Coulson Sec.

Antiquity Lodge No A. F A. M Don Wolf W. M. Cc C. Coulson Sec

Stockers Observe 36th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker celebrated their 36th anniversary Saturday November 24 as supper guests of their son Clifford Stocker and family in Moravia. Friends surprised them that evening with visiting and games. Grand prizes went to Lige Simmons Gomer Stocker and Thelma Simmons. boobie prizes to George and Lavera Robinson. Attending were Lige Simmons Arthur and Lavelle, George and Lavera Robinson, Roger and Sue Clifford Stocker Buddie and Gerry. Refreshments included pumpkin pie whipped cream sandwiches coffee and cocoa.

Gomer Stocker Clifford Moravia Lige Simmons Thelma Simmons George Lavera Robinson Arthur Lavelle

Wedding of Connie Hiatt to Robert Hensgel in Oskaloosa

Vess Hiatt and the Guy Argo family attended the wedding of Connie Hiatt to Robert Hensgel in Oskaloosa on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony was held at the Christian church with a reception afterward at the bride's parents home, Mr and Mrs Dwight Hiatt.

Vess Hiatt Guy Argo Oskaloosa Connie Hiatt Robert Hensgel Inérndon Christian Church Dwight Hiati

Mrs Hedgecock Hostess To Twentieth Century Club

The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday with Mrs Preston Hedgecock. After minutes and business, Mrs T R Gardner led entertainment by assigning topics and hosting a guessing game. Plans for the Christmas meeting were set for December 11 at Mrs T Be Cameron's home.

Twentieth Century Club Preston Hedgecock T. R. Gardner T. Be Cameron

Oyster Supper Honors Mrs Cleo Nelson

A cooperative pre Thanksgiving oyster supper was held at the Mear Walter home in Moravia to honor Mrs. Cleo Nelson of Delavan Wisconsin. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W L Rector and son Richard Ottumwa Mr. and Mrs Aubrey Walter and son Jerry Centerville Mr and Mrs Loren Walter and family Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Marcia Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and family Mr and Mrs Sylvan VanDorin and Marie and Debbie Mr and Mrs John Wilson all of Moravia and the host and hostess Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter. Oysters and trimmings including pumpkin pie were served.

Mear Walter Cleo Nelson Delavon Wisconsin W.L. Rector Richard Ottumwa Aubrey Walter Jerry Centerville Loren Walter Maurice Walter Marcia Marvin Gardner Sylvan VanDorin Marie Debbie John Wilson Moravia Mearl Walter

Thank you for the kindness during illness

Emil Halden expresses gratitude for ecards, flowers, and gifts received while ill, noting steady appreciation from everyone.

Emil Halden

Farm Bureau Delegates At State Meeting Amid Holiday Travel

Appanoose county Farm Bureau delegates attended the 33rd Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention in Des Moines and a voting delegate session. L. N. Carter left Moravia for Des Moines to participate. K. E. Owen served on the state resolution committee. Mrs. Amos Siglin and other women attended the Women’s Conference. An accident near Albia on Thanksgiving Day left Mr. and Mrs. William Woodward with only minor injuries after their car overturned twice in icy conditions.

Aine Pence Chariton Albia Cariton Homer Hamilton William Woodward Woodwards Omaha Nebr Woodward Moravia L. N. Carter Moravian Appanoose County Farm Bureau Des Moines Charles Burkhiser, Jr Luther Smith Orville Rutliffe Bernard Forssman Davis Burgher Adalena Sampson Ben Williams C. C. Inman Raymond Sayre Associated Country Women of the World KRNT Walter H. Judd Minnesota Howard Hill Iowa Farm Bureau Federation William Beardsley William H. Alexander First Christian Church of Oklahoma City Lyndon McDane Howard R. Harper John L. ‘Dodd Joe Price George Sidles J. A. Hoover Appanoose County Farm’ Bureau Ora Powel Antoinette Majette Farm Bureau Mr. Jand Bryan Hart Harold Cartwright Farm Bureau field+ man

Local Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Across Centerville

Centerville families hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving weekend. Includeqment: Eugene and Pearly Boyer hosted, Gus Pfannebecker traveled with family to Metamora and Peoria, and many others gathered for dinners and visits with relatives in Ottumwa, Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and Alexandria.

Roberts Holding Farm Sale Near Moravia This Friday

Roberts?s sale at his Moravia area farm includes equipment stock and feed. He and Mrs Roberts plan to move to Allerton after the sale, scheduled for Friday in November 1980.

Guy Roberts Moravia Mrs. Roberts Allerton

Birth Announced for Bruce Alan and Lawrence William

Mr and Mrs Arnold Cuthamp announce the births at Smith Hospital Albia. Bruce Alan weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces was born Monday evening to a Des Moines address. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar and Mr and Mrs Sam Hudgens. Lawrence William born November 21 to Mr and Mrs Burdette Ward East of Moravia. He has three sisters.

Arnold Cuthamp 7Th Street Des Moines Gard Paul Broshar Moravia Sam Hudgens Bruce Alan Burdette Smith Hospital Albia Lawrence William

Boys In Service Notes From Local Servicemen

Corporal Richard McDanel visited his parents for a 15 day furlough before reporting overseas to Camp Kilmer New Jersey after six months at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton. Richard Goughnour, now at radio operator school in Germany, praises his new Camp Kilmer like facilities. Pfc Bobby Whicker finished basic training at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and returns home for a 14 day furlough before reporting to Camp Kilmer New Jersey.

Richard McDanel Gaylord McDanel Richard Wright-Anderson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio Camp Kilmer New Jersey Co. 12 Richard Goughnour Germany Pfe Paul R. Goughnour Bobby Whicker Camp Breckenridge Johnny Whicker N. J

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