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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
1
A public meeting at city hall on Monday evening invites homeowners farmers 4 H BFA and other youth and local producers to discuss the 1950 Fall Festival. Reports on this year's festival will be made and committees will be formed for next year with aims to enlarge and improve the event.
Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home for Donald Earnest Caster infant son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster He was born at Smith Hospital Albia at 3 00 pm Monday and died shortly after birth He is survived by parents grandparents E C Caster Logan Strunk Miller community He was preceded in death by a brother Clifford Michael who also died in infancy
Loyd Carter and four other Appanoose county farmers promote the new Adams bean as a seed variety. The beans reportedly yield slightly higher than Lincoln, ripen earlier, stand better, and carry more oil. Local growers expect about 35 bushels per acre, with seed certified. Carter reports an 11 acre yield of 380 bushels, about 34.5 bushels per acre, from 8 bushels of seed planted with 37 inch rows.
Mrs Zell Callen hosted the E T C club on Thursday afternoon September 28 with Mrs Paul Spencer in charge of the entertainment. Mrs R B Pennington received the mystery box and refreshments were served after the social hour by the hostesses.
Centerville Sales Co announces a feeder sale of un sales on Friday October 14. The notice says the sale is expected to be large and appears in this week’s issue. Also, residents with relatives buried in Arnold cemetery are invited to a work meeting on Saturday October (weather permitting) to improve conditions.
Local Moravia fire fighters return to school for ten weekly sessions led by Ancel Briggs, a state approved instructor from Centerville. The course covers entering buildings, ventilation, and fire suppression to create a well informed volunteer department serving the community without pay.
Moravia couple Dess White and his wife learned by telephone Saturday night that they had won a new car at the Blakesburg Corn Carnival. The winning ticket, purchased in Centerville, had been on display during the Moravia Fall Festival where White repeatedly claimed the prize as his own. The couple, noting the clock struck late, celebrated with quiet pride as they prepared for sleep.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday evening September 27 to honor Robert Moffitt as he prepares to join the army. Guests enjoyed social time and refreshments including sandwiches pie and coffee.
The Moravia high school junior class announces the play Granddad Steps Out to be staged Oct. 28 in the school auditorium. The cast, stage crew, and publicity team are actively preparing for the production.
The Kensington club members and invited guests held a dessert rock party at Mrs. G. D. Lynch’s home Tuesday night. Six tables played with high scores by Mrs. Dess White and Dick Johnson. Refreshments of ice cream, juice, and coffee were served. The honored members were Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Turner, newly married in California. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Card, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spehves.
A program and social will be held at Pleasgul Hill on October 17. Local organizers Lu lai, Hiei, and Vexeper invite community members to attend for an evening of activities and fundraising.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites worshippers to attend Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 am with sermon Autumn Magic based on John 1 42 and an evening session at 6 30 pm on Faith in God led by Mary Lou McDonough Worship will be held at an unspecified location and parishioners are invited to participate
A Freshman initiation is planned for Friday with all freshmen dressing as hobos. After school they will go door to door begging for food. A party will follow in the school gym for students, faculty, and the school board.
Rev Waunelta McConnell will lead Grace Methodist Church members at an advance mass meeting in Oskaloosa Iowa on Oct 7 One of 78 nationwide gatherings from Sept 29 to Nov 2 as part of Methodism four year Advance for Christ Our Faith Then central theme will be explored with bishops a prominent minister and a leading layman and laywoman The event includes eight Faith booklets study and a youth banquet to promote religious faith and missionary giving
Wesley Methodist Church Waunessa announces no worship service or Sunday school this Sunday because remodeling work is underway. The congregation is invited to attend services at Moravia Methodist Church on the same Sunday.
Herr FE Rabuck pastor leads at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Evening services include Youth fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Preaching uses the word joy as the Bible verse at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting invites all to come and worship.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor F. A. Hahn offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. supervised by Mrs. F. A. Hahn, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., junior and senior youth groups at 7:09 p.m., evening service at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:80 p.m.
Moravia Church of Christ led by Minister James J. Brown offers Bible school at 10:00 a.m. supervised by Gene McCrory, Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m., evening Lord's supper at 7:30 p.m., and Bible study focusing on Hebrews chapter eight.
Faithful preaching and teaching of God's word outlined for Sunday worship. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Lord's supper and preaching service at 11:00 a.m. Services arranged for your convenience. Plan to come.
Grace Methodist church class will host its annual chicken roast Friday at 7 p.m. in the church dining room. The supper honors Mr. and Mrs. A. Turner who were recently married.
Mr and Mrs Roy Funkhousers end a visit with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward before returning to Chicago Saturday. Thursday evening the Woodwards hosted guests for homemade ice cream and cake. Attending were the Funkhousers Arch Main Albia Har vey Main Centerville Donald McCloud Ray McCloud Ronald Woodward and children. Friday the Woodwards and Funkhousers joined Tom Rubb at Knoxville for supper.
The Church of Christ Bible school announces officers: Superintendent Eugene McCrory, Assistant Superintendent Billy Schaffner, Secretary Lethe Schaffner, and Treasurer Clara Irelan.
Frank Swaim learned Thursday September 29 of the unexpected death of his brother in law Frank Wilson 70 in Lusk Wyoming from a heart attack on Wednesday night September 28 Burial was in Lusk cemetery Sunday afternoon Det. 2
In memory of LeRoy FL Purvis who died today. A devoted husband and father left behind a grieving family. A place is vacant that never can be filled. Mrs LeRoy Purvis and children, Fr and family, and many relatives across Dysart Iowa remember him.
Mi wid Mrs Kenneth Condra hosted a family cooperative dinner Sunday to honor birthdays. Daughter Margaret Det. Sand Wendell Wise birthday was Sept. 26. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy McCannnon, Mr and Mrs Donald McCusinun, Mr and Mrs George McCannon, Mrs George MacCannon, and Trenton Muricle and David of Darby.
At the country home of Mrs John with the Past Matrons Club gathering Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed fellowship and a brief program as part of the quarterly meeting.
The American Legion sponsors a stag pitch party Monday evening Oct. 10 at the Legion hall. All men are invited to attend and Legion members are asked to bring pies.
Treta Stevens, a high school student from Centerville area, suffered a broken collar bone Tuesday after her bicycle was struck by a truck driven by Forest Simmons. She was treated by Dr. Williams and had a partial cast applied.
Emory Wheeler aged 67 died at his Prole home Monday at 6 40 pm after a brave illness. Survived by wife two children Mrs Gerald Morgan of Moravia and Kenneth Wheeler two sisters Mrs George Charlesworth Des Moines and another sister of Anoka South Dakota two brothers John and Douglas of Dexter Iowa Funeral services set for 2 00 pm Thursday at the Norwalk funeral home.
The Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. Charles Coffin's home for the monthly session. A plant and bulb exchange was the highlight with Mrs. Alphzo Turner sending a bulb from California and Mrs. Warren DuVall drawing the lucky number. The program, led by president Mrs. Max McDonough, featured talks on cutting and caring for plant material and on fall garden topics. Each attendee received a plant or bulb to plant in their garden.
Versal Barnes of Blakesburg drives his team to first in the lightweight division at the Blakesburg Corn Carnival. Heavyweight honors go to Gilber and Waidel of Shelbina, with Willis Mitchell of Packwood and Turtle & Sons of Chariton taking second.
A box supper and program will be held at Fairview school nine miles east of Moravia on Friday October 7 with Special Music led by Vina Taylor, teacher.
An Oct night at Bayer schoolhouse promises a box supper and program with special music. Ladies please bring boxes. Mia Dee Gladfeldes serves as teacher and organizer.
Invitation to a candy supper Wednesday evening October 19 at Teagarden school six miles west of Walnut City on rock road. Special music and boxes requested from ladies. Pie and coffee to be sold. Organizer Betty Dean Foster.
A cow owned by M Glick became ill after eating indigestible items described as half a dayen six penny pails and a couple of finish maths. Weeklong veterinary effort followed as the animal’s stomach was affected and ingested materials caused distress. The episode left veterinarians puzzled while attempting to determine the exact cause and remedy.
Moravia and Appanoose county observe Fire Prevention Week with school questionnaires on fire hazards. Moravia school band and fire department join a Centerville parade at 1 30 p m on Thursday Oct 13. Albia fire department truck joins Moravia for participation. posters by Moravia and rural schools to be judged Friday at Moravia fire station for prizes.
George Whitlock age 75 father of Mrs Louis Schaffner of Moravia died at son Clarence’s home in Fergus Falls Minnesota Saturday Sept 24 after a period of ill health. Born June 5 1874 near Albia he moved to Minnesota in 1914 served as a rural mail carrier for 22 years. Surviving daughters Mrs Louis Schaffner and Mrs John Kalling. sons G Harry Clarence Arthur. 25 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. two brothers Frank and Herbert. Funeral services and burial held in Fergus Falls with Moravia relatives among attendees.
Mrs Edwards gave an engaging talk on the W S C S qualifications and aims during the Thursday social hour at Iconium. She urged unity and ministerial help through mission work and stressed support for Christian schools for underprivileged children. The September committee hosted refreshments for attendees including Dr and Mrs Edwards and many residents.
An invitation to a box supper at New Hope School on Friday, hosted by Phra and Hudgens. Coacher is listed among attendees as a helper or organizer for the event.
Mrs. Blackman won prizes at the Blakesburg Car Carnival last week taking three first prizes in hooks and wall hangers and one second. Advertisers are urged to mention the Union when patrolling for rad eruseluhat.
Douds defeated Attica in 11 innings at the district tournament here in a pitching duel that saw the game decided by a nine inning rule and a walked in winning run. Moravia hosted games including Attica’s 2-0 win over Moravia and Saturday results with Douds defeating Wyman 38-1 and Moravia edging Farmington 3-2.
Ottumwa chapel of First Presbyterian Church hosted the wedding of Mary Alyce Phillips daughter of Mrs Lela Gibson Fairfield to Lonny J Brooks Ottumwa son of Mr and Mrs W L Brooks Ashfork Arizona. Cedar Falls Mary Kathleen Parker served as maid of honor wearing navy haberdine and pink tones. Larry Brooks Moravia twin brother attended as best man. Usher names include Gene Shipley near Ottumwa and Gleon Manning Batavia. Reception followed at the Burnett Pheriga home Ottumwa. Couple on a wedding trip to Lake of the Ozarks.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Centerville and names Rajah Brite and Bay with references to local figures. The readable text is scattered and unclear, limiting precise action or event. No verifiable date, place, or outcome is present.
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