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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

4

Library Board Plans Activities

The October meeting of the library board was held at 3 p.m. Saturday with all members present. Miss Margaret Johnson will head a story hour at 1:50 p.m. Saturday November 1. Preschool through second grade children, including rural youngsters, are urged to attend. Tim Luigens McCrory and Carl Richard Hiatt will speak about Korea at the Christian church on Friday October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Board members will meet at 1 p.m. next Saturday at the library to mend books. Donations funded new magazines for the library.

Library Board Fred Blumenatock Margaret Johnson Tim Luigens McCrory Korea Carl Richard Hiatt Ottumwa Christian Church

Legion Discusses Building Plan At Regular Meeting

Ameri can Legion post advertises a Monday October 12 meeting to review remodeling plans for the Legion Home. A contractor has inspected the site for estimates while the Legion Auxiliary adds over 60 dollars from a M H Johnson and Sons sale to the building fund.

Cowell Post The American Legion Legion Auxiliary M. H. Johnson & Sons

Night Supper Draws Big Attendance at Methodist Church

Methodist church night supper on Oct 1 drew nearly 150 attendees. School faculty members attended as guests. Mrs. Harry Glick led dining room operations with co workers. Music included saxophone quintet brass quartet violin quartet and piano and vocal solos. Rev. Davis gave welcome and Superintendent Hickman responded.

Methodist Church Harry Glick Fred Blumenstock George Tracy Bill Wetterlind Davis Hickman Lester Jones Upland California George Winaler Georgiana Loren Walter Harry Pearson

Attending W S C S Meeting in Albin g Iowa

Moravia attendees joined others at the Methodist church in Albing to hear an illustrated lecture by Dr. Clinton, a Des Moines area crusader. An afternoon coffee in Fellowship followed the lecture and musical program.

J. C. Davis D. E. Bishop W. ¥. Murdy Frank Wilson Fred Blumenatock J. J. Hickman J. W. Halden R. R. Pennington Ge L. Hartisger Anna Easter Iph Spencer Moravia W.S. C.S Methodist Church Albing Clinton Dés Moines

Shower Honors Mrs Claude Sharp At Day Home

Mrs J P Day assisted by Mrs Dan Scully of Albia entertained at a pink and blue shower on Wednesday afternoon October 1 at the Day home complimentary to Mrs Claude Sharp. Fourteen guests attended with contest winners Mrs Maurice Walter Mrs Marvin Gardner and Mrs Clifford Paxston. Delicious refreshments followed gift presentation. Out of town guests included Mrs Arthur Turner and Mrs Margaret Pugh of Albia.

J. P. Day Dan Scully Albia Claude Sharp Maurice Walter Marvin Gardner Clifford Paxston Arthur Turner Margaret Pugh

Curtis Tomlin Attends All Adult Evening School Meetings

Curtis Tomlin living southeast of Moravia is the only person to have attended every adult evening school meeting. Several farmers show high attendance, with others attending some sessions. The gatherings encourage idea exchange and group planning for improving farm living in the community.

Curtis Tomlin Moravia J. L. Dodd Grant Tadlock Wendel Murdy Gaylord McDanel Warren Rouse Loyd Carter Harold Mason Kenneth Doud Charles Arnold Earl Boyer

Rex Lewis Resigns From 4-H Agent Post at Appanoose

Rex Lewis, Appanoose County 4-H club agent, resigns from Extension Youth Assistant effective November 1 after serving since March 1, 1947. He will move to a farm near Cambria January 1, 1948, having farmed with his father and done auctioneering since 1945. He graduated Iowa State College in 1942 and served as Army officer until 1945.

Rex Lewis Appanoose County Rex Cambria Iowa State College Lewis

Farm Bureau Hires Organization Director

Harry McDonald has been hired as part time organization director for the Appanoose County Farm Bureau until a full time position can be filled. The program covers broad scope requiring more than one person to meet needs. A full-time field agent would keep members informed on all program matters, with legislation highlighted as a key focus and benefit from Bureau efforts.

Harry McDonald Appanoose County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau

Winners in Coon Hunt Meet at Simmons Farm

The Appanoose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association closed its season last Sunday at Simmons farm near Moravia. Winners include Blackie owned by Noel McManus of Cantril Iowa in first line, Queen owned by German Preaton of Princeton Missouri in second line and tree, and Tanner owned by Leonard Locke of Ottumwa in third line. Grand single for the Southeastern Iowa Circuit set for October 11 and 12.

Appanoose-Monroe County Coon Hunters Association Simmons Moravia First Line Blackie Noel McManus Cantril Iowa Tree Queen German Preaton Princeton Mo Tanner Leonard Locke Ottumwa Southeastern Iowa

Benjamin Coop Services Held in Blakesburg Iowa

Benjamin Coop 77 died at his son Carl's home in Blakesburg Iowa Thursday morning. Funeral service at Knecier Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. James A Walls. Burial at Eslinger Cemetery. Survived by wife Cora Donahoo two sons Albert and Carl three granddaughters and four grandsons.

Benjamin Coop Carl Blakesburg Iowa Knecier James A. Walls Eslinger Cora Donahoo Albert

Hammonds Attend Birthday Dinner at Derby

Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond Viola and Miss Hattie Ham mond spent Sunday at the Redd Narber home in Derby for a cooperative dinner honoring the birthdays of Mrs Narber on Oct 3 Mr Hammond on Oct 4 and Viola on Oct 5 This annual family gathering marks the occasion with relatives noting celebratory ties.

Fred Hammond Viola Hattie Hammond Derby Mrs. Narber Mr. Hammond

Birthday dinner for Joyce Houser marks tenth birthday

Mr and Mrs Garland Houser Joyce and Jerry of Center ville were guests with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin. The dinner honored Joyce Houser on her tenth birthday dated Oct 6. A birthday cake with candles and gifts celebrated the bunoree.

Garland Houser Joyce Jerry Centerville Charles Coffin

In Appreciation from Mrs Burns for Hospital Cards

Mrs. Burns expresses sincere thanks for the many cards and letters received during her hospital stay.

Brother in law of George Irelan dies in Bloomfield

George Irelan received word that his brother in law George Priest died Saturday in Bloomfield after a fall. Died suddenly Friday following an illness in his daughter’s home.

George Irelan Indaw George Priest Bloomsfield

Viske Scheduled For Meeting Here

Mr. Von Viske an Agricultural Engineer from Iowa State College is set to speak at the Adult School Council meeting on October 15 about Better Selection and Use of Paints for Farm Buildings. The event marks the seventh in the Farmstead Improvements series with additional topics listed for October 22 and 29 and November 5. Curtis Tomlin has attended all Adult School meetings.

von Viske Towa Sate College Curtis Tomlin

Margaret Condra Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

After school Friday Margaret Condra daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra celebrated her ninth birthday with invited guests. A cake and ice cream were served by her mother. Games were played and Margaret received several gifts. Attendees included Janice Pollock Janice Sawyer Maxine Firkins Joy DuVall Carol Ann Main Judy Martin Mary Elien Marion and Wendell Condra.

Margaret Condra Kenneth Condra Margaret Janice Pollock Janice Sawyer Maxine Firkins Joy DuVall Carol Ann Main Judy Martin Mary Elien Marion Wendell Condra

Attend County Auxiliary Meeting in Centerville

Mesdames John Veach Leonard Palmer J P Day Lee Hiatt Frank Lathen Howard Smith Ernie Kincade Bert Turner Carl Bleck Harry Pearson L M Williams Charles Coffin J J Hickman Homer King Gerald Morgan and Guy McDanel attended the county auxiliary meeting and cooperative supper at Centerville Monday evening. The spring county meeting is planned with the Mora via auxiliary group.

John Veach Leonard Palmer J. P. Day Lee Hiatt Frank Lathen Howard Smith Ernie Kincade Bert Turner Carl Bleck Harry Pearson L. M. Wiliams Charles Coffin J. J. Hickman Homer King Gerald Morgan Guy McDanel Centerville Moravia

Birthday Dinner Honored Marilyn Hiatt At Family Event

In honor of Marilyn Hiatt's 15th birthday, Mary Platt hosted a family dinner Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs. Alice Smith and her son Rudolph of Dinuba California, Mrs. John Van Dalin of Albia, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt plus Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Day with Carol and Craig.

Marilyn Hiatt Mary Platt Alice Smith Rudolph Dinuba Calif John van Dalin Albia Lee Hiatt J. P. Day Carol and Craig Homer Hamilton Andrew Sytsmans Ft. Dodge Rex Haver Phyllis Centerville W. C. Bivin Cart Hiatt Sliatt J. B. Kehler Song George Kibler Peoria Lawrence Roland Ottumwa Adda Long Manford McCoy Washington, DB. C McCoys Chariton Charles Dinuha Albis Jee Hiatt J. P Lillian Rick Phalis Luis Jean Leo Mas Mas C. Waughop Centeraide N. J. Mian KLE Mulu Keyi Aul Beer Aige

Dinner in Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jones

Mrs. G. Dy. Lynch and Mrs. Fenchen Wineler hosted a 7 o'clock dinner on Thursday as a courtesy to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jones of Upland California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Main and Mary Rose, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge and Bill, Mrs. EF. F. Qehler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bluy menstock, Georgiana Wingler and J. D. Minnes.

G. Dy. Lynch Fenchen Wineler Lester Jones Upland Calif A. C. Main Mary Rose C. M. McFatridge Bill EF. F. Qehler Fred Bluymenstock Georgiana Wingler J. D. Minnes

Mrs Pennington Hosts E T C Club Meeting

The E T C Club met at the home of Mrs R R Pennington last Thursday. Roll call asked what I Enjoyed Most at Fall Festival. Mrs Leonard Palmer guessed the mystery box while Mrs John Horstman read two original poems. Out of town guests included Mrs Lester Jones of Upland California and Mrs Homer Beasley of Sigourney. Hostess served refreshments.

E T.C. Club R. R. Pennington Leonard Palmer John Horstman Lester Jones Upland California Homer Beasley Sigourney

School Programs at Blue Front and Nearby Schools

Community notices invite attendance at school programs and box or candy suppers. Blue Front School hosts an event October 21 with directions two miles west and 14 miles north of Moravia. Miller School holds a Friday October 24 program with boxes requested. New Hope School adds a pie and candy social on a Monday in October with candy boxes or pie requested. Local contact is teacher Evelyn Taylor at 4112 and Mrs Lula R Tillmont at 4-49.

Blue Front School Moravia Evelyn Taylor Miller School New Hope New Hope School Lula R

Monroe County Farm Bureau Set for October Meeting

The Monroe County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 8:00 p.m. October 23 in Albia High School auditorium. President Harold Eon announced John Groves of Des Moines will be the main speaker. Discussion will focus on adopting county resolutions that shape the bureau and statewide policy.

Monroe County Farm Bureau Albia High School Harold Eon Don Groves Pes Moines John Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Iowa Farm

Legion Auxiliary Supper Draws West Central Attendance

Sixteen members of the Legion auxiliary attended a cooperative four thirty block supper and county meeting at the Legion Home in Centerville. The spring meeting is set for Moravia. Sixty women from Mystic Moravia and Centerville attended.

Legion ‘Auxiliary the Legion Centerville Moravia Mystic Centersville

Women’s Society of World Service Meeting Notice

The Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church will meet at 2 p.m. Friday at Mrs. Harry Du Vall i’s home for their monthly gathering.

W.S Women's Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry du Valli

Church Services and Schedules

Fr. A. ada leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. B S at 7:30 p.m. worship. Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer and Bible study.

Fr. A. Ada M. H. Johnson

Church Activities and Officers at Clarence Schaffner Church

The Church of Christ held Sunday School at 10 a.m. with H. B. Lewis as superintendent and worship at 12:45. Bible study 7:30 p.m. covered Matthew chapters 10 to 12. Officers elected October 6 include Lewis as superintendent, Eugene McCrory as assistant, Clara Irelan treasurer, and Daisy Schalfier secretary. The Jolly Dozen Circle met with Mrs Birdie Main, piecing quilt blocks and guessing games.

Clarence Schaffner H. B. Lewis Eugene McCrory Jolly Dozen Circle Clara Irelan Daisy Main Schalfier Jolly Dozen Birdie Main Pearl Swaim

Benny Coop Funeral Held in Blakesburg

Mr and Mrs Paul Lockman Mrs Jennie Pollard and June attended the funeral of Benny Coop at 4 p m Saturday at the Kuedler funeral home in Blakesburg.

Paul Lockman Jennie Pollard June Benny Coop Kuedler Blakesburg

EF Wilson Home Recovering After Illness At Wright Residence

Mr and Mrs Pero Wright of Mourico brought her father E F Wilson to their home last Thursday for rest and recovery following an illness described as the flu and a heart ailment.

EF. Wilson Pero Wright Mourico E. F. Wilson Wright

Gladsie Pensisgetiss Notice Ends Secretary’s Stay

Public notice records an official action ending a temporary hold or stay related to a secretary’s designation or duties. Details are fragmentary, but the document indicates an administrative decision affecting a named role and its timing. Further text is unreadable in the fragment.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Schedule

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00 in the morning and 6:00 in the Wesley Chapel. An 11:00 Sunday School and 11:00 preaching service are noted with a district MYF rally at Wesley Church Ottumwa on the 26th for afternoon and evening events with Bishop Brushares as the evening speaker.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa John C. Dayis M.ly.e.g Wesley Chapel M.Y.F Wesley Church Ottumwa Bishop Brushares

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notes

Evangelical United Brethren Church weekly schedule lists Pastor Earl Rabucs. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. with Harold Mason, worship service at 10:56 a.m. Youth Fellowship in the afternoon. Wednesday prayer meeting. Friday missionary meeting with Mrs. Harry Crippell. Public invitation to celebrate and worship.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabucs Schoul Harold Mason Wdu Speecl Auusie Tdu Harry Crippell

Moravia Hearings On Korea War Conditions

Public invited to hear firsthand accounts from two Moravia men returning from nearly a year in Korea with the U S Army. The 7 30 p m program at Moravia Christian church features ministers from three churches, a violin quartet, and a group singing led by John Laws.

Moravia United Brethren Church Davis The Methodist Church Clarence Schaffner Church of Christ John Laws Moravia School

Local social notes span visits across several towns

Mrs W H Callen and Opal called at the Homer Callen home. Lester Brain and wife visited Ames with daughter Mrs Richard Stockwell. L C Carpenter and wife visited Pollock Missouri. Loren Walter family visited Riley Cullen. Several families hosted guests from Sigourney, Moravia, Knoxville, Waterloo, Big Sandy and Ottumwa. Diverse travel, illness, and church events marked the weekend with Crusade speeches in Albia.

W. H. Callen Opal Homer Callen Lester Brain Ames Richard Stockwell L. C. Carpenter Pollock, Mo Loren Walter Riley Cullen Harry Phillipa Emil Halden Patty Kathleen Cecil Coulson Homer Cullen Maines Howard Carson Homer Beasley Sigourney Melvin Bowersox Amvet Mo D. E. Bishop Bill J. C. Davis John Clinton Des Moines Albia Everett Waddill Tommy Bila Frazier Winigan Floyd Waddill John Veach Ralph Pfannebecker Rochester Minn Deana McDonough Moravia David Dohrmann Knoxville Usc Main Zeli Callen Joan John Callen Wayne Lichty Waterloo Charley Main Kansas City C. N. Main Arthur Main Madison Wisconsin M. P. Main Frank Swaim Gus Johnson Zelma Blakesbury J.D. Minnes Charles Broshar Big Sandy Mont Karl Tuttle Ralph Davis Linda Jack McDonough Ralph Missouri Albert Hoskinson Wayne, Neb Pearl Eugene Hiner Cedar Rapdis Lew Hiner Oakdale Charles Dinger Upland Calif U. O. Main Laster Jones Ohio Chicago Max McDonough Bryan Hart Homie Centerville Phillip Horan Martha Margaret Philip Rosemary Ottumwa Effernoon H. T. Boblenz A. J. Brown Birdie Main CC Bautier Ukdale Harry Woodward Ard F Johu Y Forrest Hantituh

Public Sale Dates and Household Goods Auction

At 10 a m today Thursday Oct 9 430 acres of land and some household goods will be sold at public auction by Lyndon McDanel executor of the J W McDanell estate Mr and Mrs Jake Morris who have sold their residence property plan to leave soon for Oregon near Salem will hold a sale of household goods next Saturday Oct 11 beginning at 2 m See advertisement in this issue Planning a public sale If you are let The Union print your sale bills along with an advertisement You ll cover a lot of territory and have a successful sale

Lyndon McDanel J. W. McDanell Jake Morris Clifford Stocker Oregon Salem

Moravia Bows In Semi Finals At Attica

Moravia softball fell 4 to 1 to Attica in the Attica tournament semi finals last Thursday night. Attica beat Knoxville 5 to 4 to win the title. Moravia’s pitcher woes included nine Moravia strikeouts and six errors as the weather blamed by manager Laws went warm.

Moravia Attica Knoxville Pella Bucky Clark Unionville John Laws Laws

Youths Fellowship Group Entertained at Turn Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward hosted the Youths Fellowship groups of the Church of the Nazarene Friday evening at their Turn home Mrs Will Woodward led devotions and the rest of the evening was socialized

Frank Woodward Church of the Nazarene Will Woodward

Sunday visitors at Lewis Rouse Home

Sunday visitors at the Lewis Rouse home included Miss Louise Rouse of near Cedar Rapids, Misses Doris and Verna Rouse of Cedar Falls, Misses Ruby Johnson and Peg Grinstead of Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johnson.

Lewis Rouse Louise Rouse Near Cedar Rapida Doris Verna Rouse Cedar Falls Ruby Johnson Peg Grinstead Ottumway Chas. Johnson

W F M Society Meets At Nazarene Church Home

The W F M Society of the church of the Nazarene met at 2 2m Friday at Mrs. Forrest Main's home for their monthly lesson. The study used the second chapter of "We Can If We Will" led by Mrs. Bill Woodward.

W.F.M. Society W.F.M. Society of the Church of the Nazarene Forrest Main Bill Woodward

Centerville and area social visits noted around Ft Dodge

A long list of local residents and relatives from Centerville and surrounding areas are described visiting family and friends. Activities include trips to Peoria Washington Waterloo Des Moines and Aurora with accompanying relatives and extended kin. several dinners and weekend stays are mentioned, along with travel to see siblings and perform business visits.

Honduras Pictures At Fairview Church

The public is invited to a special meeting at Fairview church Friday Oct 10 at 7 30 pm. Rev J D Jess will show color pictures from his Honduras trip. No admission charged. A free will offering will be taken. Rev Jess is a radio missionary on Chapel of the Air broadcasts from a Quincy NL station. His pictures are said to be entertaining and educational.

Fairview Church Ning J. D. Jess Honduras Jess Quincy

Masonic Club to Meet in Unionville

The Appanoose County Proficiency Club will meet in Unionville at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening October 23. Instruction will be in the third degree. Several from the Moravia lodge will be asked to take part.

Appanoose County Proficiency Club Unionville Moravia Lodge

Moravia Booster Club hears Nazaren Pastor

Rev. F A Hahn new pastor of Moravia Church of the Nazarene spoke at the booster club meeting after supper at Corner Cafe. He discussed fire prevention and Moravia impressions. Treasurer reported about 97.06 in hand. Lighting cable progress noted. A motion asked Iowa Southern Utilities Co to run a permanent line to the park. Intersection name plates work to begin. A road takeover to the State Highway Commission discussed with John D Veach C A Turner and H K Smith heading a committee. Arrangements for November with Hert Turner Howard Evans and Cecil Coulson named.

F. A. Hahn Moravia Iowa Southern Wilities Co County Board of Supervisors Unionville Melrose State Highway Commission John D. Veach C. A. Turner H. K. Smith

Shower Honoring Mrs Walter Scott

Pink and blue shower given at the home of Mrs. Harry Feltun on Tuesday afternoon September 39 in honor of Mrs. Walter Scott. Present were Mrs. Feltun Mrs. Grant Tadlock Mrs. Clair Sellers who led entertainment. Refreshments followed gift opening. Mrs. Scott received many useful gifts. Attending were Mrs. Fel ton Mrs. Scott Mrs. Sellers Mrs. Curtis Tomlin and daughters Mrs. Gabe Johnson and Wanda Mrs. Marjorie Paxton and Saral Jean Mrs. Ellea Arnold and Earl Mrs. Emery Hiatt and math Bette Hart and Mrs. Reeva Du abl. Those sending gifts but absent included Mrs. Olive Doud Mrs. Bimbi Mrs. Aidys Wale Mina Doud Mrs Ithel Thomas Mrs John Dodd Mrs Helen Tadlock.

Harry Feltun Walter Scott Feltun Grant Tadlock Clair Sellers Scott Felton Sellers Curtis Tomlin Laughter Olive Doud Bimbi Aidys Wale Mina Doud Ithel Thomas John Dodd Helen Tadlock

Miss Georgia Rogers Visits Parents in Moravia

Miss Georgia Rogers spent a weekday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wank Rogers Route 2 Moravia. A member of Avuck Town High School faculty she teaches general science and is slightly in Christmas. At this time she is dividing the junior class.

Georgia Rogers Mgr Wank Rogers Moravia Georgia Avuck Town Aohuol Paeuly Generel Seienne Crematius Junio

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