Garden Club Plans Public Flower Show
The Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. Lester Sawyer’s home for September. A show is planned at the community building on Saturday Oct 9 from 1 to 9 pm with hostesses arranging. Members preparing exhibits include Mrs. Ben Williams Mrs. John Dodd Mae Hickman Mamie Tisue Virginia McDonough and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Lester Sawyer
Harley Tisne
Earl Boyer
L. M. Wiliams
John Dodd
Garden Club
Ben Williams
Mae Hickman
Mamie Tisue
Virginia McDonough
Clara Gardner
Mable Smith
Mrs. DuVall
Louemma Palmer
Genevieve Morgan
Robb Family Returns From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Ira Robb returned home Sunday from a vacation to Los Angeles San Diego and other western points. They were joined by Mrs Robbs parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Sister of Plano. While passing through Oklahoma they caused a minor accident but no injuries or damages occurred except a dented Dodge club coupe. The Robbs plan to move next Monday from Unionville to an apartment at the Kari Tuttle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Robb
Los Angeles
San Diego
Calif
West
Robb
Clyde
Plano
Oklahoma
Ira
Mrs. Robb
Unionville
Kari Tuttle
Moravia Native Zersal McCrory Dies in Port Arthur
Relatives report the death of Zersal McCrory, 40, at his Port Arthur Texas home on Sept 28. Born in Moravia, he graduated from Moravia High School in 1925. He lived in Waterloo for years before moving to Texas five years ago. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Ollie Cody of Port Arthur, and father Tom McCrory of Muscatine. Funeral service held in Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zersal McCrory
Port Arthur
Tex
Moravia
Waterloo
Texan
Ollie Cody
Tom McCrory
Muscatine
Harold Mason Elected President of Choir at School Meeting
Harold Mason was elected president of the community choir group at a school building meeting Miss Imogene Hiatt was elected secretary treasurer A music committee will be appointed to work with director Mrs Verva Ritchinson The double quartet was chosen for the program at the Methodist church by the beach shower Friday night Twenty six people were present for Wednesday night practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Imogene Hiatt
Verva Ritchinson
Willing Circle Meets at I. J. Luse Home
Willing Circle club gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse and sons. Rock was the evening diversion with prize to Mrs. Wendell Murdy and others. refreshments followed, hosts and guests listed including Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough and family and Civic members such as Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Free and Dale and Elaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Circle Club
T. J. Luse and Sons
Rock
Wendell Murdy
Guss
Jack McDonough
Wayne Clark
Ralph
Ted
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Civicc
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Guss Luse
Wendell Murdy and Sons
Raymond and
Alan
Home From Hospital Glicks Improve After St Josephs Care
Harry Glick was released from St Josephs hospital Ottumwa Saturday after treatments and is much improved spending Saturday night at home. His son Dwight Glick and daughter-in-law from Rockford were with him. Mrs Glick also a patient in the same hospital is slowly improving and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
St. Josephs Hospital
Ottumwa
Dwight Glick
Rockford, Tl
W. F. M. S. of Nazarene Meet at Woodward Home
The W. F. M. S. of the Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday at 2 p.m. for their regular meeting at the home of Mrs Anna Woodward.
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The
Church of the Nazarene
Anna, Woodward
Senatorial Candidate in Moravia Monday
Moravia welcomed a senatorial candidate Monday afternoon as Roberts of Rouenlie toured Stave Seawater Brugs Marion and Meuree counties. The visit highlighted local concerns and BSP party outreach in the region.
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Moravia
Flom. Roberts
Rouenlie
Seawater
Marion
Meuree
Moravis
Sammy yDad
Hswaa
Jone
Alee
Villa
Veach Family Shower Draws Large Local Crowd
A Sunday school Class No. 8 shower for Mr. and Mrs. John Veach and daughter Mary, whose home burned the prior Monday, drew a large audience at the Methodist church. Gifts ranged from vegetables and fruit to dishes and linens plus a pressure canner. The program featured readings, vocal and instrumental solos, and duets led by chairwoman C. C. Coulson and master of ceremonies Richard Smith.
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John Veach
Mary
Methodist Church
C. C. Coulson
Richard Smith
Waunelta McConnell
Yoral
Phyllis Rabuck
Patty
Kathleen Haldén
Mary Rose
Joan Fox
Cornet
Billy Bishop
Wayne Wolf
George Tracy
Neil Rousseau
Spencer
Georgiana Insler
Mary Lou McDonough
George Winaler
Bill Harris
Skip Broshar
Karl Tuttle
Bill Woodward
George Firkins
Imogene Hiatt
George Winslet
Harold Mason
Bert Turner
Verva Ritchinson
Hiners to Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs George Hiner celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at noon and an open house from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Wednesday October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hiner
Vet Callen Returns Home From Centerville Hospital
Vet Callen, a patient at the Centerville hospital, was brought home last Thursday after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vet Callen
Centerville
In Appreciation for Kindness After Hospital Stay
I thank my many friends neighbors who sent flowers cards and remembrances during my stay in Centerville hospital. I also appreciate the help from Mr Swaim and Dr Donahue and the nurse staff who assisted me on my journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Te — Heema
Centerville
Mr. Swaim
Formahleg
Alao
Dr. Donahue
3th Century Meets Ith Mrs J L Dodd
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading club held their first meeting of the club year at the rural home of Mrs John Dodd. A cooperative noon dinner followed. Mrs Gardner was named secretary for ill Mrs KE Glick, and Mrs Cod Luse sent a car to ill members. The group will send a Christmas box to a Holland family, contributions due Oct 18 at Mrs Halden's. Gardner to pack. Roll call was If I Had My Life to Live over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
John Dodd
Gardner
H. KE. Glick
Cod Luse
Holland
Pro Tam and candy supper at local school
Notice invites everyone to a pro Tam and candy supper at the rural school seven miles southwest of Moravia on Thursday evening Oct. 14, 1948, at 7 48. Sandwiches pie coffee and pop will be sold. Ladies, please bring boxes. Betty Jean Foster, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Betty Jean Foster
Van Lemaster III Visits Ottumwa Amid Illness
Mr and Mrs Floyd Lewester of Albin Wyoming traveled by plane to Ottumwa due to the critical illness of Yen Lemaster. Mrs Lewester is staying with her parents to help care for her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Lemaster III
Floyd Lewester
Albin
Wyo
Yen Lemaster
Ottumwa
Atre
Appreciation Note From Davis Family Neighbors
The Davis family thanks neighbors and friends who helped with hay work and other tasks during Linda's hospital stay. Mr and Mrs C B Davis express heartfelt gratitude for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
C. BR. Davis
Funeral attendees honor Richard Sellers in Chariton
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swaim and Rev and Mrs. Burl Rabuck attended the funeral Sunday in Chariton for Richard Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
Burl Rabuck
Chariton
Richard Sellers
Moravia Chapter 04 Friendship Meeting Tonight
Moravia Chapter 04 holds a Friendship meeting Tuesday October 12 at 7 50 p m at the Chapter wall with Edie Gallagher present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Agaee & Groend Repu Oasis Wi
Edie Gallahe
Bae'y
Services Sunday For Richard Sellers
Richard Sellers nineteen, an employee at Bob Edwards farm near Russell, died from a head injury suffered Friday afternoon at Yocom hospital Chariton. Found unconscious in a horse pasture believed kicked by a horse while gathering the team. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Mark Sellers of near Russell two brothers Keith and Clair and two sisters Mrs Sylvan Hull and Shirley Sellers. Services 2 p m at Miley funeral home Chariton by Rev G M Talbot with burial Bethel cemetery. More than six hundred attended from Moravia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sellers
Bob Edwards
Russell
Yocom Hospital
Chariton
Billy Clanin
Sellers
Mark Sellers
Keith
Ruansell
Clair
Moravia
Sylvan Hull
Shirley Sellers
Marengo
Miley Funeral Home
G. M. Talbot
Repair Iconium Methodist Church Work Day
A large group of workers met at the Iconium Methodist church Thursday afternoon to shingle repair windows and quilt. The committee, Don Hellyer Jennie Jennings and Ruth McCord, served delicious refreshments. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Callen Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Turner Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead and Sandra Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCord and Orville Vera Firkins Carrie Turner Maude and Donald Whitehead Blanch Argo Nellie Thompson Bertha Overturf and Judy Hazel Rinehart Icle Christy Truss Turner and Joy Sybil Argo and Ronnie Dewitt Ben Hellyer Jennie Jennings Kenneth Calhoun Rev. Kirchenbauer and Rev. Dunlap and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson and Bruce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Don Hellyer
Jennie Jennings
Ruth McCord
Gilbert Callen
Glenn Turner
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Edward McCord
Orville
Vera Firkins
Carrie Turner
Maude
Donald Whitehead
Blanch Argo
Nellie Thompson
Bertha Overturf
Trostle Couple to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Rev and Mrs S P Trostle of Tracy will mark their 25th wedding anniversary on October 11. Trostle has recently supplied Hilton church for ten months and began ministry in the Iowa-Des Moines Conference of the Methodist church 83 years ago. He retired in June 1847 but remains active in reopening and supplying churches. Mrs Trostle, a native of Appanoose County, has assisted in ministry for 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Trostle
Tracy
Trostle
Hilton
Iowa-Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
Ap- Panoose County
Pennsylvania
Treatle
Wesley Church Night at Wesley Chapel
Forty four attendees enjoyed a planned program with songs readings and Bible quiz led by Charles Burton. Doris Jean Woodward Codyne Luse and Ron Woodward performed readings while Lucille West played accordion. Refreshments followed and October’s committee was announced.
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Wesley
Wesley Chapel
Karen
Ronnie Woodward
Charles Burton
Doris Jean Woodward
Codyne Luse
Ron Woodward
Lucille West
Charles Broxton
Mae
George McDonald
Doris
Kenneth Daniels
Harry Phillips
Frank Melllwain
Ice Cream Supper at Van Zante Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante hosted an ice cream supper Thursday for Sew and So club members. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals such as Ralph Turner Ralph Spencer Trenton Wilson Harold Mason and others. The host furnished cakes treats and trocen strawberries enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl van Zante
Ralph Turner
Aileen and
Paul
Ralph Spencer
Trenton Wilson
Harold Mason
Richard
Frank Wilson
James
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Ralph B. Davis
Helen
Women's Society of World Service to Meet Friday
The Women's Society of World Service of the EU will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. Friday. Beclured is announced as the host location and agenda item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service of the
Public sale dates and moves in Moravia area
Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel plan a household goods sale in Moravia on Saturday Oct 9 at 1:00 pm and advertise a rental house in the west Moravia area. They will arrive from Rockford IL Friday to conduct the sale and rent the house. Ca. Main and Guy McKern announce a closing-out sale Oct 12 at the Main farm west of Moravia. The McKerns plan to move to North street Moravia after corn harvest. Harold Brown moves into Wm Gardner residence. Luse family moves to Hiatt property. Pearson family to hotel apartment. Ted Holland of Bloomfield arranges two sales next week: Oct 11 a 240 acre Buchholz farm sale near Moulton. Oct 12 a 19 acre dairy farm sale with 26 Guernsey cows near ia, both at 11 am. R A Faber & Sons announce their annual Spotted Poland China hog sale Nov 6 at Albia sale barn, 85 head. Catalogs soon. free on request. Public-sale advertising offered by The Union to boost reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McDanel
Moravia
McDanel
Rockford, Ill
C. E. Main
Guy MecKern
McKerna
North Street
Harold Brown
Wm. Gardner
Bill Luse
Hiatt
Arry Pearson
Ted Holland
Bloomfield
G. Buchholz
Moulton
Glen Garrett
R. A. Faber & Sons
Poland
Albia
visitors from Tipton brighten Moravia week
Dr and Mrs Thomas Trimble of Tipton and Mrs Amy Lockman hosted a visit from Sunday to Wednesday. Dr Trimble, formerly an Albia optometrist, was well known in Moravia. On Tuesday the Trimble couple and Mrs Lockman called on friends in Albia before leaving Wednesday for Clyde Warner’s home near Biskesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Trimble
Tipton
Trimble
Amy Lockman
Albia
Moravia
Lockman
Trimbles
Clyde Warner
Biskesburg
Church Services Notice for Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H Johnson as superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Youth program 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study led by Pastor F. A. Habo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Habo
M. H Johnson
Moravia and Iconium churches report services and events
In Moravia the Church of Christ led by James Brown held morning worship at 9 45 with communion at 10 45 and Sunday School at 11 00 with Eugena Mc Crory as superintendent Several from Moravia and Iconium attended a Singspiration at Lovilia with Burton Barber of Ottumwa directing solos duets quartets and group singing The next Singspiration will be at Plano on Nov 7 Iconium Methodist Church under Pastor Wayne Dunlap lists 8 00 and 11 04 services with Sunday School at 10 00 a m A Monthly Fellowship supper and family night is scheduled for Friday Oct 29 at 6 40 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Iconium Methodist Church
Ayne Dunlap
Gilbert Callen
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Family Day Worship Notice
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites all families to Sunday worship with Family Day observed during the morning service. Minister Waunelta McConnell to speak on Christ's Family. Morning worship 11, Sunday school 10, and a 4 46 evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Lows
Waunelta McConnell
Christ
Revival Services at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Rev Earl E Rabuck leads revival at Evangelical United Brethren Church with nightly sessions except Saturday. Minister and Sunday School Superintendent Weise Viehigene invite attendees to hear Rev Riggs and profit. Prayer texting 10 10 30 noted. about 60 people attended the front area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E Rabuck
Herold Mason
Amn
Weise Previge
Opn
Beau
Kevin
Riggs
Profit
Memorial Service for Joan Black at Grace Church
A memorial service for 15 year old Joan Black was held at Grace Methodist Church. The service began at 11 a m Sunday with the young people's class attending. Baskets of garden flowers adorned the altar. Memorial memories were given by Pastor Waunelta McConnell. The class presented a permanent cross on black velvet as the youth choir in white robes sang Just As I Am. Joan died August 27 at her Moravia home. A communion service followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Joan Black
Waunelta McConnell
Joan
Carl Black
Moravia
Davis Couple Mark 65th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs 0 G Davis celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday Oct 3. Dinner guests included Russell Davis and family Jim Janet Dick Brennan of Hartford Clell Davis Harold Thompson Arthur Davis in Centerville Harold Davis and family Blakesburg Ralph Davis Linda and Carol Spencer. Sunday evening callers were Henry Gomack of Hartford and George Cloyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Davis
Russell Davis
Jim
Janet
Dick Brennan
Hartford
Clell Davis
Harold Thompson
Spring Valley
Minn
Arthur Davis
Centerville
Harold Davis
Blakesburg
Ralph Davis
Linda
Carol Spencer
Henry Gomack
George Cloyed
Rally Day and Basket Dinner At Hilton
Hilton church observes its annual Rally Day on Sunday October 10 with Sunday school at 10, church at 11, fellowship dinner at 12 18, and an afternoon program starting at 2 15 featuring Sunday school scholars and laymen including Rey and Trostle delivering the morning message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Church
Rey
Trostle
Wil
Sunilay
Fire Truck Demonstration Planned for Moravia Saturday
Moravia Booster Club organizes a public demonstration of the Universal Jeep Fire Truck to improve local fire-fighting capability. A finance committee oversees shares, with Housing Art Fox offering space and a short sale planned behind a 2:30 p.m. Saturday event, part of National Fire Prevention Week observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eep
J. Logan Cain
Farm Block Motors
Albis
Universal Jeep
Art Fox
Moravia Booster Club
Hert Turner
Don Pettibone
John Dille
Paul Broshar
Roscoe Pennington
Albert Witherby
Howard Evans
Don Wolf
Grant Tadlock
Harold Hawk
Harold Mason
Ralph Turner
Bart Boyer
H. L. Hilton
Booster
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
Town Council
Howard Smith
George Winaler
C. C. Coulson
Morayvia
Horner
Horner Family Visits Moravia Before Albany Move
Harlan H. Horner of Chicago and family spent several days in Moravia visiting relatives including Mayor P. K. Horner and Mrs. J. P. Coffin. The group traveled to Ft Madison to see Mrs. Tarr’s daughters and held a farm reunion at the Tarr home. They plan to move to Albany New York. Horner has long worked in education and retires from active duty with The American Dental Association to write and order printing from Moravia Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan H. Horner
Chicago
Horner
Albany
New York
Moravia
New York State
American Dental Association
Housewarming for Playhouse Hosts Cozy Party
Mr and Mrs Adams renovated a playhouse for their daughters inviting Joyce and Jeans friends from Orkaluoga and Kiwa City to a Saturday gathering. They decorated with new windows curtains and a blue wallpaper backdrop while guests brought gifts and the luncheon moved from the house to a lawn setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Jean
Hos Estes
Hwésia
Donna Ravkin
Linda Smal
Danny Sheesley
Larry Mountgomery
Patty Knowler
Lynn
Michael Adams
Jody Smith
Orkaluoga
Mary Gail Moran
Kiwa City
Adams
Moravia
Troy
Saleaman
Veach Liplauent Co
Oskalouse
Taplevent Co
Oskelouse Daily Herald
Troy Adams
South C Street
Oskaloosa
Public invited to Moravia High assembly program
At 3 00 p m Monday Oct 11 the Moravia high school gym hosts a public assembly featuring Bertrand Shurtleff NY Giants football player, intercollegiate wrestling champion, dog story writer and author of AWOL Masters Out He teaches athletics and English admission is free and entertainment is promised
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Bertrand Shurtleff
New York Giants
Shurtleff
Move to Moravia and school picnics announced
Mr and Mrs John Fleming and daughter Barbara relocate to Moravia at the T B Cameron residence. Fleming parents drove Mrs Fleming and Barbara from Kansas City. events include October 16 Iconium school box supper at 8 p m with Evelyn Taylor teacher and Gerald Davison auctioneer. Additional October 22 Shanghai school box supper starts 8 p m near Bonnius. Miller Unionville Moravia road site hosts October 12 8 p m box supper with Arlene Stephenson teacher. Taylor Aid Society to meet at Virginia Pett Lane October 13 replacing Merle Miller event due to illness Wax Lemaster noted. bring gloves and scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fleming
Barbara
T. B. Cameron
Mr. Fleming
Edgar L. Fleming
Fleming
Moravia
Kansas City
Iconium School
Evelyn Taylor
Gerald Davison
Taylor Aida
Virginia Pett Lane
Merle Miller
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Grad
Port Arthur, Tex
Willing Circle
I. J. Luse Home
Anna Woodward
Veach Family
Hiners
J. L. Dodd
Aiti
van Zante
Weoley
Francis Shelquist
Joy Cravatzo
A. A. Cravatzo
Francis D. Shelquist
Ralph Shelquist
F. P. Pfaltzgraff
Presbyterian Church
Miss Cravazzo
Earl Covert
Covert
Shelquist
Ottumwa High School
John Morrell & Co
Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Co
Harlan H. Horners
Moravia Union
Oskaloosa Herald
Shanghai School
Isiles
Bonius
Ruth Taylor
Miler School
Unionville and
Moravia Road
Arlene Stephenson
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