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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
4
The list details honor roll criteria at cM H S with a minimum of eight honor points per subject for inclusion and honorable mention awarded from seven point seventy five to eight points per subject. The note outlines the grading standard used to determine academic recognition for the period.
Funeral services were held Friday October four for Mrs Jennie Cummins who died October two at her Moravia home. The United Brethren church and the Order of Eastern Star participated with music by Mrs George Winslet Forest Main and Mrs Charles Coffin. Interment followed at Moravia cemetery. Obituary notes she was born March five eighteen sixty in Medora Indiana married Rufus Cummins in eighteen eighty four and left two daughters Beulah Gray and Eunice with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Acknowledges sympathy for the passing of Jennie Cummins wife and mother. Moravia Chapter 84 Eastern Star notes forty six years of faithful service by Jennie as Worthy Matron and Adah chair, praises her devotion to church and community, and orders a formal record and publication in the Moravia Union.
Beginning this week regular league games start at the Rex Angel bowling alleys in Moravia. About six teams are expected to join with weekly scores and team standings to be published starting with the next issue.
A 1946 Clarinda field study compares four feeding systems for fattening steers on alfalfa-brome pasture from May to September. Results show different average daily gains and feed costs per 100 pounds gain, highlighting rotation pasture usefulness and urging emphasis on pasture management over grain on erosion-prone farms.
Moravia Free Public Library board selects Mrs Harry McCrory as librarian starting December 1 with Mrs E R Easter in October and Mrs Harry DuVall guiding November. The meeting featured new books and periodicals, hours set on Saturdays, and a 96 year old wooden latch from Moravia’s first post office donated for preservation. Moravia to observe centennial in 1951.
Funeral services for Edward Clyde McCrory 63 nephew of Mrs Lloyd McCrory of Moravia were held at Galloway Chapel in Beeville with Rev Walter W Lipps pastor First Methodist Beeville officiating. He died Monday Sept 30 after two months illness. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery followed the grave service conducted by Corpus Christi Odd Fellows Lodge No 61 with Beeville lodge members assisting. He was born February 26 1883 in Foster Missouri and resided in Corpus Christi for 19 years. Survived by wife Ida Swaney daughter Ethel Coffin Tuleta son Ralph C McCrory Kansas City MO two brothers James McCrory Fairfield and H A McCrory Kansas City MO and five grandchildren. He is survived by his wife and was a member of the Methodist church.
About 59 attended a card benefit party at the Legion Home sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Pitch and rook were played with prizes awarded to Mrs Raymond Ashby for most pitch games and Karl Tuttle for most rook games. Refreshments were served by Auxiliary members.
Mr and Mrs Clair Callen announce a son born Friday at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Loren Walter announce a daughter born Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Clifford Beaune announce a son born Wednesday Oct 2 at Smith hospital in Centerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin of Miles City Montana visited her brother Paul Donahee and family. A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at the Coffin home with many relatives present. It was the Martins first visit in 19 years. Afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts and others from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free of Moravia and Mr and Mrs E G Lincox of Albia attended funeral rites in Kirksville Mo for Mrs Dora Davidson 70 wife of Otto Davidson who died October 6 Former residents of this vicinity the Davidsons would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary October 31 Mrs Davidson was Miss Dora Jones sister of the late George Charley and Cyrus Jones and the last surviving member of her family She is a sister in law of Mrs Flore Jones
The American Legion announces a gathering on an October evening at 7:30 led by the Secretary. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the event appears to be a local Legion notice seeking participation.
Appanoose County Methodist church schedules list worship services and Sunday School times at Moravia Wesley Chapel. A county Ladies Aid meeting in MoraviaOct 8 with noon dinner. Des Moines Nov 8-6 Veterans Conference with local delegate urged. funding of 25 requested. ABC announces Bishop Oxnam to host National Vespers at 2:30 PM ET. Moravia area near Evangelism goal of 25 new members. Appanoose meeting Oct 10 Moravia Methodist for Crusade For Christ 1946-1947 with devotions, forum, program by Dr Keast and board reports. all members invited.
Pastor Earl Rabuck leads United Brethren Church with 10 00 a m Church School 10 50 a m Worship Service 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor Meeting 7 30 p m Preaching Service The young people invite you to pray and be inspired to work for Christ s Kingdom A Women s Missionary Society meeting Friday at 2 00 p m with Mrs Coffin All are welcome to worship with us.
Iconium Circuit Esther Babb Pastor ACUI Church School 10 15 a m Don ald Whitehead Superintendent Protaile Service 11 15 a m M Y 7 00 p m Fairview Church School 9 00 a m Mrs Carl Tomlin Superintendent Evening Service 7 30 p m Hilton Worship Service 10 00 a m Communion Service Church School 10 50 a m Dortha Kenton Superintendent OM Y B 7 30 nom
The notice lists W. E. Burd as pastor at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, with worship at 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study. Includes 7:00 p.m. N.Y. P. 8. and 8:00 p.m. worship and study times.
A Wednesday evening reception on October 2 honored Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Davis at the Moravia Methodist church. The gathering included a brief talk by Rev. Davis and a vote to resume regular church night suppers the first Wednesday of each month.
Shirley Ann infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns died at birth Oct 4 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Funeral 2:00 Sunday Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Miss Esther Babb officiating. Burial at Main Station cemetery.
A California school plans a pie and box supper on Friday October 18 at 8.00. Ruth Taylor labeled as teacher invites ladies to bring boxes.
Mr and Mrs Harold Argo of Moravia Iowa announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Eloise of Ottumwa to James Cast eel of Washington DC The double ring ceremony was held in Crown Point Indiana on Sept 28 at 8 00 p m The couple were unattended The bride wore an aqua suit with black accessories The groom wore the United States Navy uniform The bride works in the office of John Morrell and Co The groom was recently stationed at the Ottumwa Naval Base
The Appanoosa County Pro Teiencey Club A F and A M will meet at the Moravia Masonic hall on Thursday evening Oct 24 marking the first meeting of the 1946 47 schedule. Officers elected are Don Pettibone president Trenton Wilson vice president Lloyd Rose secretary. meetings planned for Cincinnati Centerville Mystle Moulton and Unionville on future dates.
Art Fox of Centerville announces the opening of an auto and tractor repair shop in the building with Bivin Son Implement Co. He previously worked 13 years at Norris Motors in Centerville, is married with two children. The previous operators were Merle Cottingham and Slifford Stocker, who recently joined Verch Implement Co. training program.
Mr and Mrs F W Blumenstock advertise a public sale with full list on page four. The sale takes place Wednesday Oct 16 at 12 30 p m with Col U S Mangle as auctioneer. The Blakes who have sold their acreage will move to Des Moines soon after the sale. East End Cafe will serve refreshments during the sale.
The Moravia Booster Club met at the community building Friday evening with committee reports. The street lighting committee was retained to continue plans for lighting the business district. Bert Turner presided in Howard Evans absence and appointed Richard Veach Don Wolf and Cave Black to arrange Christmas decorations. The club will furnish trees and share decorating costs among participating businesses.
A reception for Rey Rabuck and Mrs Earl Rabuck and family will be held at 7 30 Friday evening Oct 11 hosted by the Homebuilders Class of the United Brethren church Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and cookies A short program is planned.
Members of the E T C club met with Mrs Harold Hudgens Thursday afternoon October 3 with V B Pennington in charge of the program Mrs Fred Hammond guessed the mystery box Refreshments were served by Mrs Hudgens
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis from northeast of town attended the Albia Knox ville game at Knoxville Friday evening. Mrs Davis brother plays on the Albia team. T E Spencer and son Bob of Albia joined them. Box supper program at Coulson school Oct 22 at 8 pm. Ladies bring boxes. Wanda Hook teacher.
Program and box supper at Fairview school takes place Friday October 26 at 8 pm. Attendees can enjoy eats contests and fun. ladies are asked to bring boxes. Event is nine miles east of Moravia, organized by Daphan Wood, teacher, 4003 W. 5th. C. 5. will meet at the home. Mary Ward October 16 at 2 pm. Gretuhean Ashby, Pres. Aleafu Hiatt, Sec.
The eighteenth annual Ladies Aid convention of Appanoose county met at Grace Methodist church Moravia on October 8 with 119 attendees. Officers led registration and opening, with devotions, resolutions, and reports from many aids. Special honors were given to Anna Ullom and 92 year old Mrs Tucker, and Centerville invited 1947 convention.
Mr and Mrs O G Davis celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner. Guests included Carl Davis of Bidney Nebr Arthur Davis of Sargent Minn Elmer Vance of Detroit Mich Russell Davis and family of Hartford Iowa Henry Goemaat Des Moines and Harold Davis and family Blakesburg Ralph Davis and daughter Moravia. Afternoon callers were John Johnson and son Dick J F Wilson and Cheo Miller and wife.
A gathering led by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Whicker of Colorado and Mrs. Ella Criddlebaugh of California, with several Woodwards and Boyers, attended Fairview Church on Main Street, then toured to the Boyer homestead for a picnic under the trees, recreating old memories.
The Kensington club marked its 38th anniversary with a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. George Halden’s home on Thursday October 8. Fall flowers and an anniversary cake topped the table. dessert featured fresh garden strawberries with whipped cream. Members read and shared Digest articles, led by Mrs Blumenstock, concluding a pleasant afternoon.
Nearly thirty relatives gathered for a cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boyer on Tuesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Woodward and Wanda of Pierson Iowa and Mrs. Ella Cridlebaugh of Santa Rosa California among others from Lay Colorado Blakesburg and nearby areas.
The Jolly Dozen Circle met Thursday afternoon October 3 with Mrs Birdie Main. After sewing carpet rag balls the group played bingo. Nettie Jones won the most games and Elsie Pfannebecker received the consolation prize. Gay Easter guessed the mystery box. Mrs Main served pumpkin pie and coffee.
Mrs. Don Pettibone hosted a cooperative supper Sunday evening Oct 6 with guests including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose and family Mr and Mrs George Scott and family Mr and Mrs George Turner and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and family and the Pettibone family The gathering honored birthdays of Don Pettibone Ann Pettibone and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and the group spent the evening playing cards.
Invitation for a program and candy supper at Boyer School on Wednesday October 28 at 8 pm. Betty Jean Foster serves as teacher and asks ladies to bring boxes.
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