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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1952

Page

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Schreiner and Evans Quit Hardware Business

Howard Evans of Schreiner and Evans Hardware announces stock disposal and shop closing. The Union reports sale assistance by Reisch Sales Co of Mason City. After three years, Howard Evans plans to move with his wife and son James Howard from Moravia to California by November 1 due to Phil Schreiner’s failing health.

Howard Evans Schreiner & Evans Hardware Reisch Sales Co Mason City Howard Vans Phil Schreiner Evans James Howard Moravia California

Paul D Lovell Dies in Portland Oregon

Paul B Lovell of Portland Oregon died at 11 p m Monday from a heart attack. Born April 3 1891 on a farm northwest of Udell he was son of John and Emma Lovell. Survived by wife Lillian Stearns four sons and three daughters and several grandchildren and a brother Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Illinois and a sister Mrs Charles Coffin of Moravia. Funeral 2 30 p m Friday in Portland.

Paul B. Lovell Portland Oregon Udell John Emma Lovell Morayla Nebraska Lillian Stearns Lincoln Nebra Clifford Lovell Galesburg Charles Coffin Moravia Roy

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Baby Gary Tisue

Mrs. Carl Tisue and baby Gary Owen were honored guests at a pink and blue shower Thursday evening at Mrs. Bil Callen home. Games, gifts on lace covered table, refreshments of strawberry bavarian cream, candies and coffee. Attendees included Mesdames Harley Tisue, Larry Brooks, Max Hiner, Raymond Charity, George Firkins, Clifford Paxston, Frank Swaim, Harold Prough, A. C. Main, Grant Tadlock, Bill Wilson, Ron Tisue, Walter Scott, Basil Tadlock, James Nash of Albia, Misa Maxine Scott, Irene Tadlock, Saundra Scott, and Ann Paxston.

Carl Tisue Gary Owen Bil Callen George Firkins Clifford Paxston Frank Swaim Harold Prough A. C. Main Grant Tadlock Bill Wilson Ron Tisue Walter Scott Basil Tadlock James Nash Albia Misa Maxine Scott Irene Tadlock Saundra Scott Ann Paxston

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Marvin Gardner

A layette shower honoring Mrs. Marvin Gardner was hosted at the Maurice Walter home with co host Mrs Sylvan VanDorin. Prizes went to several attendees and gifts were displayed on a lace table with chimney and stork centerpieces. Refreshments included pink and blue angel food cake dessert nuts and coffee. numerous guests attended, with others sending gifts.

Marvin Gardner Maurice Walter Sylvan VanDorin Lowell McElderry L. M. Williams Bette Day

Jolly Dozen Club Meets Mrs Birdie Main

Mrs Birdie Main hosted the Jolly Dozen club on Friday afternoon. Rook was played with prizes awarded to Miss Cynthia Taylor and Mrs Amy Lockman. Mrs Frank Swaim won the door prize. Refreshments included pumpkin pie whipped cream candies and coffee. Mrs Mamie DeVali was a guest.

Birdie Main Jolly Dozen Rook Cynthia Taylor Amy Lockman Frank Swaim Mra Mamie DoVali

Moravia 1952 53 Conference Schedule Highlights

Moravia's 1952 53 conference calendar lists games from Oct. 31 at Blakesburg to Feb. 28 hosting girls state. It includes home and away dates against Cincinnati Numa Moulton Lovilia Seymour Udell Blakesburg Mystic Pulaski Bussey Melrose and Melrose girl and boy tournaments, with Nov 25 Dec 9 Dec 16 Jan 19 24 26 31 dates.

Blakesburg H. S Moravia Cincinnati Numa Moulton Odel Melrose Mystic Lovilia Seymour Udell Pulask Bussey Here

Attend Services for Mrs Jasper Coffin

Harlan Horner of New York City was called here by the illness and death of his sister Mrs Jasper Coffin. Among those from a distance attending the funeral Thursday at Grace Methodist church were Mrs Robert Tarr Mrs Claude Magee and Mr and Mrs Edgar Smith of Ft Madison Mrs Alan Boller and son of Atlantic Mrs John Bowers and daughter Edna of Amies and Mrs Carl Coffin of Promise City.

Harlan Horner New York City Jasper Coffin Grace Methodist Church Robert Tarr Claude Magee Edgar Smith Ft. Madison Alan Boller Atlantic John Bower Edna Amies Carl Coffin Promise City

Card of Thanks for kindness after sorrow

Presley and Harlan Horner Mr. and Mrs. R L Tarr and family express sincere thanks and gratitude for neighbors and friends comfort and sympathy during their recent sorrow, a precious memory that will always remain with them.

Presley Harlan Horner R. L. Tarr

Christmas Seal Sales Open November 17 in Appanoose County

The 1952 Christmas Seal Sale sponsored by the Appanoose County Tuberculosis Health Association will run from November 17 to Christmas Day. Meredith R. Griffing, president, announced Raymond Ferron of Centerville as campaign head, with town and township chairmen and volunteers assisting in promoting the drive.

Appanoose

Taylor Toilers Hold Weiner Roast in Park

The Taylor Toilers 4-H club met in Moravia Park Tuesday evening for a weiner roast with 30 members, families, and guests present. After the meeting members skated at Hilltop Rink. sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. New officers elected included Kenneth O Connor as leader, Guy Argo as assistant leader, Marlon Condra as president, Jim Pettibone as vice president, and Mary Schrodt as secretary-treasurer.

Taylor ‘Toilers Taylor Township Moravia Park Hilltop Rink Kenneth Condra Kenneth O'Connor Guy Argo Marlon Condra Jim Pettibone Mary Schrodt

Family gathering honors October birthdays at Hammond home

A cooperative dinner and family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammond on Sunday honored October birthdays for Mr. Hammond and daughter Viola Perra Osteen Verl Morgan Mrs. Reed Narber and Mrs. Jerold Fenton. Attendees included numerous relatives from Chariton Albia Melrose Russell Ottumwa Newton and Russell with singing visiting and photos after the meal.

Fred Hammond Hammond Viola Perra Osteen Verl Morgan Reed Narber Jerold Fenton Jerry Gene Jimmie Chariton Purvis Osteen Jean Larry Albia Veil Morgan Gary Betty Crady Newton Earl Fenton Dwight Fenton Melrose Jerald Fenton Stephen Connie Sue Russell Ralph Reed Ottumwa Keith Clark Dwain Dean Max Hammond Hattie Hammond Clara Crawley Jake Schreiner

Program and Box Supper at Fairview School

A program and box supper will be held at Fairview school east of Moravia on Thursday October 16 at 8 oclock Refreshments will be sold.

Fairview School Moravia Paylor

Relatives Attend Cloyed Rites Across Many Towns

Relatives came from Rutledge Des Moines Ottumwa Bloomfield Winterset Milo Oskaloosa New Sharon Albia to attend the funeral of George Cloyed held Wednesday at Turner Funeral home. Pallbearers were grandsons Clauds Harold Hawk Kenneth Lyle Wilbur Cloyed and Jimmie Davis.

George Cloyed Turner Funeral Home Gene Cloyed Rutledge Wilbur Cloyed Mel Susman Carolyn Hawk Des Moines Homer Henderson Weltha Abegg Kenneth Cloyed Ottumwa Harvey Ross Bloomfield Clair Cloyed Blakesburg Vern Hawkins Winterset Art. Duncan Milo Russell Davis Jimmie Hartford Janet Brennan Oskaloosa Henry Goemaat New Sharon Clifford Cloyed Albia Clauds Harold Hawk Kenneth Lyle Jirmie Davis

Gratitude for Kind Actes at Father’s Funeral

We express deep thanks for the many kind deeds, words of sympathy and flowers following our father’s death. Special thanks to the ladies of the E. A. B. church for the luncheon served at noon. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cloyed, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cloyed, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis.

E. A. B. Church E. G. Hawk Carl

Legion Conference At Corydon October 15 Plan

Milton Hand district commander of the American Legion announces a bigger conference in Corydon on October 15. Over 300 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members are expected. The program includes a banquet with addresses by Department Commander Don Johnson and Auxiliary President Mrs. Ralph Williams, plus a late afternoon parade with four or more bands and a dance at the Legion Home in the evening.

Milton Hand American Legion Corydon Don Johnson West Branch Ralph Williams Marion Auxiliary Legion Home

Band Mothers Plan October Band Party

Band Mothers met Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse for the October meeting. Mrs. Gladys Harsh presided as plans formed to sponsor a band party on Wednesday evening. A hayride and weiner roast are planned with cookies and coffee served by Mrs. Bette Day and Mrs. Bert Turner after the meeting.

Gladys Harsh Bette Day Bert Turner

OULSON SCHOOL P. T. A. MEETS. OFFICERS ELECTED

The Coulson school P. T. A. met Sept. 30 for the first meeting of the year. President Helen OConnor conducted the meeting. New officers elected: Juanita Lee president, Merle Miller vice president, Charlene Burns secretary. Games and homemade candy followed. October committee: refreshment Juanita Lee and Doris Boblenz. entertainment Herb Boblenz and Russell Burns. Box supper planned soon.

Coulson School Helen O'Connor Juanita Lee Merle Miller Charlene Burns Doris Boblenz Herb Boblenz Russell Burns

Moravia Fire Truck Receives 350 Gallon Water Tank

The Moravia fire truck was taken to Lavern Minnesota Sunday evening for a new 350 gallon water tank. The aluminum tank corroded and could not hold water. The replacement is sheet steel. Marvin Gardner and Lowell Mc Elderry drove the truck to Lavern Sunday afternoon. The factory installed the tank Monday morning and the truck returned to Moravia Monday evening. During service the auxiliary water truck provided protection.

Moravia Lavern Minn Marvin Gardner Lowell McElderry

Iconium school hosts Wednesday October program

A notice announces a program at Iconium school on Wednesday October 15 at 8 00 p m. The event features meals described as gold and is led by teacher Elsie Albertson.

Iconium School Elsie Albertson

Recalled to Service Moravia Ag Instructor James Strautman

James Strautman, Moravia High School vocational agricultural instructor and director of the adult evening class men’s division, is recalled to active Army duty effective November 19. He came to Moravia July 1 as agriculture instructor after a Missouri degree and five prior Army years. An additional agricultural instructor is being sought.

James Strautman Army Moravia Strautman University of Missouri

Services Monday For William Pilkington

William Ellsworth Pilkington son of Calvin and Mary E Pilkington was born October 12 1885 on a Moravia farm. He died October 4 1952 in University Hospital in Tawa City aged 66 years 11 months 23 days. He lived on the farm with his mother until her death then moved to Ottumwa with sister Harriet McCrady later living there. Survived by Viola Morgan Montesano Washington Blanch Graham Salem Oregon Harriet McCrady Ottumwa and Lester Tull Ottumwa. Funeral Monday 2:00 pm Turner Funeral Home with Rev John Grenfell Grace Methodist officiating burial Moravia cemetery. Pallbearers Warren DuVall Harry DuVall Karl Tuttle John Johnson Frank Wilson Vess Hiatt.

William Ellsworth Pilkington Calvin Mary E. Pilkington Moravia University Hospital Tawa City Ottumwa Harriett McCrady Viola Morgan Montesano Wash Blanch Graham Salem Oregon Lester Tull Turner Funeral Home John Grenfell Grace Methodist Church Warren DuVall Harry DuVall Karl Tuttle John Johnson Frank Wilson Vess Hiatt

Women’s Society holds guest night at church

The October meeting of the Women’s Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Brethren church featured guest day hosted by Mrs. T. E. Campbell. Mrs. Zell Callen led Home Missions and Human Rights with a roundtable on the topic.

Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church T. E. Campbell Zell Callen Ira Boyer Christian Social Relations Home Missions Evangel Maude Coltrain W. &. W. S. Institute Louilla Boyer Eleanor Miller Harold Mason Albert Veach Clifford Paxston Flora Jones

Pie and candy supper at Maple Grove school

A pie and candy supper will be held at Maple Grove school on Friday evening October 17 with a program at 8 00 p m. There will be a door prize and special music. Everyone is welcome. Gertrude McCullough, teacher

Maple Grove Gertrude McCullough

CourcneS Grave Methodist Church Service Schedule

CourcneS Grave Methodist Church announces Sunday services led by Pastor John Grenfell at 10:00 am Sunday School 11:60 am and worship at 6:30 pm M Y F invites all youth. Ann Pet bone leads the service. Intermediate Missionary group meets Oct 3 at Linda Coulson’s home. W S C S meets Oct 15 at Mrs. John Dodd’s home with Etta Halden hosting. Fannie Callen in charge. Aleafa Hight the program.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Dates and Plans

Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Rev. Evan Stroud as minister and Harald Mason as church school superintendent. W.S. Institute in Louilia hosts sessions on Oct 10 with cooperative noon dinner, G M G meet on Oct 13 with Irene Tadlock. Next Sunday sermons feature The Divine Magnet and Gods Music For the Soul. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm. Future events include World Order Day Oct 19 and Harvest Home Sunday Oct 6 with potluck dinner and roll call.

Evan Stroud Harald Mason W.S. W. S. Institute Louilia Irene Tadlock

Church of Christ Weekly Services Notice

Rev W F T Evans presides as minister with Mrs Winnie DuvVail. Sunday School at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m Prayer service at 5 p m. Thursday missionary meeting at 7 p m hosted by Mrs Maude Coltrain and the Schaffer home listed for the gathering.

Church of Christ W. F. T. Evans Winnie DuvVail Maude Coltrain Schaffner

Teonium Methodist Prepares for Two Weeks of Meetings

Rally Day and Promotion Day are observed as Preparation Day then begin Sunday Oct 19 with Rev Richard Bentzinger aiding a two weeks meeting. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 11:00 a.m. sermon on We Would See Jesus and a study of loyalty to Christ.

Richard Bentzinger Moulton Christ Jesus

Conyum Christian Church Revival Worded by Lawson Evens

Bro W F T Evans minister Hugh McFatridge Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship and communion at 11 a m Revival meeting led by Rev G W Lawson and Bro Evans continues through this week Everyone is invited to attend these messages by Rey G W Lawson

W. F. T. Evans Hugh McFatridge G. W. Lawson Bro. Evans Rey

Blumenstock Donates Revised Bible to Moravia Library

Mrs Mamie Blumenstock of Garberville California presented a copy of the Revised Standard Version Bible to the Moravia Public Library in memory of her late husband Fred Blumenstock. She requested the book be placed on the public reading list. she had long served as library president before moving to California two years ago.

Moravia Public

Margaret Condra 15 Honored on Birthday

Mrs Kenneth Condra entertained at a supper Friday evening honoring Margaret's 14th birthday. Those enjoying the supper and skating at Hilltop Rink were Maxine Firkins Judy Martin Loretta Helmick Donna Underwood and Mary Ellen Condra.

Kenneth Condra Margaret Hilltop Rink Maxine Firkins Judy Martin Loretta Helmick Donna Underwood Mary Ellen Condra

Thank you to friends for cards flowers and prayers

In gratitude I thank many friends for the lovely cards letters and flowers received while in the hospital from Wesley Chapel and Mesd. Flsie Murfitt Rockford tl.

Wesley Chapel Flsie Murfitt Rockford, Tl

Powers and Long Wed in Albia Farm Ceremony

Barbara E Powers and Everett E Long of Albia married at 2 30 pm Sunday in a single ring ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren church performed by Rev Evan Stroud. The bride is daughter of Marie Angel and Fred Cousins of Moravia. groom's parents are Mr and Mrs John Long of Albia. The couple will make their home on a farm southeast of Albia.

Barbara E. Powers Everett E. Long Albia Evan Stroud Evangelical United Brethren Church Marie Angel Fred Cousins Moravia John Long Long Ibla

Methodist Family Night Honors Moravia School Faculty

The Moravia school faculty were guests at Grace Methodist church for a family night with a cooperative supper and program. About 125 people attended. the committee included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and others. The program featured group singing, skits such as Grandma Time and Mrs Frump Goes to the Convention, and remarks by Rev. John Grenfell.

Moravia Grace Methodist Church Frank Wilson Loyd Carter Carl Black Ralph McDonough C. C. Coulson Card Jessie Turner Ruth Wilson Lucille Carter Pearl Black Olive Tomlin Alberta Spencer Frump Spencer

Local Des Moines Students and Relatives Weekend Visits

Edna MaeLuse and five others from Des Moines spent the weekend with their parents. Omaha Electronic Radio School students are mentioned along with several visits and weekend guests including Woodwards, Kehrbergs, and Penningtons. Several families traveled from Cedar Rapids Albia and Madison Wis for visits, plus a hospital recovery note for Mrs. Hugo Johnson.

Edna MaeLuse Mary Lou McDonough Marilyn Hiatt Virginia Carter Georgianna Winsler Delma Veach Des Moines Janet Broshar Joan Callen Beverly Woodward Electronic Radio School Omaha Nebr Leslie Woodward Pierson Beryl Kehrberg Kingsley Wm. Woodward 0. G. Woodward R. R. Pennington Fanchen Winster Methodist Church Unionville Helma Tisue Anna Clark Albia John W. Alley Denver Olo Arthur Main Madison Wis M. P. Main Main A. G. Sinclair Cedar Rapids Helmia Tisue Frank Woodward Jimmie Woodward S. A. U. S. Navy Bainbridge Electronic Radio Television Institute Hugo Johnson Bloomfield Howard Smith Centerville Dwight Glick David Pugh Rockford Harry Glick Kenneth Blackman Duluth

Progressive Club Meets With Mrs. Geo Winsler

The Progressive club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. George Winsler. Prizes at bridge were won by Mrs. Chester Brosar, Mrs. John Card, Mrs. Karl Tuttle, with Mrs. Fanchen Winters receiving the guest prize. Refreshments of sandwiches, salad, potato chips, cake and coffee were served by the hostess.

George Winsler Chester Broshar John Card Karl] Tuttle Fanchen Winster

92 Ladies Attend Adult Evening School

Ninety two women attended the adult homemaking class in the schoolhouse Homemaking rooms on Wednesday evening October 1. Illingworth Bakery of Albia led cake decorating with Lloyd Phillis assisted by Jack Illingworth.

Illingworth Bakery Albia Lloyd Phillis Jack Illingworth Mary Tassell International Freezer Demonstrator John Veach Singer Sewing Machine Company

District Meeting at E U B Church Draws Crowd

The Albia District meeting and young adults rally were held Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church with a large crowd. A cooperative supper was served at 7 o clock. Rev. Paul Beckman presided, and Rev. C W Dehne spoke on awakenings to a new field of need for the young adults. Chariton Sun day School won the attendance banner for September. Delegations from Chariton Lovilla Seymour Sewal Norwood Russell and the host church attended with 21 from Sewal. The November meeting is planned for the Norwood church.

Albia Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul Beckman Chariton Clifford Carter Albla L. B. Foster Lovilla Ronald Cold Seymour C. J. Fry Sewal Clayton Paxton Norwood Everett Bennett Russell Evan Stroud

Sunshine Club Meeting Honors Mamie Tisue

The Sunshine club met on Wednesday October 1 with Mrs Mamie Tisue. A cooperative noon meal followed by quizzes produced prizes for Celia Mc Danel Imogene Tisue Lucille Mc Kern Marjorie Tisue and Lela Harrison. Mystery gifts went to Neela Hawk Vanetta McKern Mamie Tisue and Lela Harrison. A baby shower for Imogene Tisue and Gary was held. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5 with Lela Harrison.

Sunshine Club Mamie Tisue Celia McDanel Imogene Tisue Lucille McKern Marjorie Tisue Lela Harrison Neela Hawk Vanetta McKern Baby Gary

Missionary Evelyn Butler to Speak at Hilton Church

Miss Evelyn Butler, a returned missionary from India, will speak at Hilton church Thursday evening. She will show slides and costumes of India with no admission charge, and a free will offering will be taken. public invited.

Evelyn Butler India Hilton Church

Soldier Harold D Tisue Listed With Pfe Unit

Harold D Tisue of Company C 343 1A A U L R C Fort Jackson South Carolina is listed with Pfe. He is the son of Mrs Carrie Tisue and his wife resides in Waterloo.

Pfe Harold D. Tisue Co. C A. UL R. C Ft. Jackson S. C Tisue Carrie Tisue Waterloo

Birth announcements for Deborah Kay and Bruce James

Mr and Mrs Thomas Howells of Niles Michigan welcome a daughter Deborah Kay born Sept 1 on their wedding anniversary. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earle Howells. Mr and Mrs James Dobry of Alliance Nebraska announce a son Bruce James born Sept 12 1952 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Loch Jr of Alliance Nebraska formerly of Jeanlum.

Thomas Howells Niles Michigan Deborah Kay Brr Earle Howells James Dobry Alliance Nebraska Bruce James Paul Loch, Jr Nebr Jeanlum

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Schreiner and Evans Paul D. Lovell Portland, Oregon Gary Tisue MRS Taylor Toilers Legion Oulson William Pelkington Courcnes Teonium Methodist Conyum Margaret Condra Barbara Powers Everett Long Methodist Family Night Honors School Progressive Club Geo. Winsler E. U. B. Church Hilton Flight The EA Stork
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