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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1953

Page

4

Grace Main Elected Dist WSWS Leader

Grace Main was elected district leader at the Fall Institute of the Women’s Society of World Service held Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Seymour. Assistant leader is Hazel Angrove of Albia. Guest speaker Rev and Mrs Walter Erbele were furloughing from Nigeria.

Almont Main the Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Seymour Hazel Angrove Albia Walter Erbele Nigeria Africa L. B. Foster Lovilla Harold Mason E. G. Hawk Mary Ostring Albia Souid H. L. Sunderman Des Moines Christian Social Relations H. ©. Thompson Erbeles Harry Young Seymour Church Branch Missionary Fund Agriculture Project Queensdale Moravia E. R. Stroud Hawk Main Clifford Pwaton Guy Vincent Ira Boyer Zell Callen Emery Hiatt Misa Bertha Coulson Charles Coffin

ISU Dinner Honors Long-Time Employees Tonight

The Iowa Southern Utilities Company will host its annual employee banquet at Centerville Christian Church Thursday evening to honor workers with long tenure. Moravia attendees include Mr and Mrs Raymond Rabby Mr and Mrs DuVal and Mr and Mrs Ray Chority.

Iowa Southern’ Utilities Company Centerville Christian Church Moravia Raymond Rabby Afer DuVal Ray Chority

Young Adult Fellowship Meeting at Methodist Church

On Friday evening October 9 the Methodist church Young Adult Fellowship group gathered in the church basement. After a business meeting the group played games and ended with sandwiches pie and hot chocolate for guests including Mr and Mrs James Fisk and Marcia Mr and Mrs Basil Tad Wreck Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and Georgie Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Marcia Mr and Mrs John A Wilson and Donald

Methodist Church Young Adult Fellowship Group James Fisk Marcia Basil Tad- Wreck Ron Woodward Georgie Richard Tubaugh Maurice Walter John A. Wilson Donald

Mrs Thorsen Honored At Pink And Blue Show

Mrs Thorsen honored at pink and blue show as fourteen guests attend. Prizes in games won by Ron Woodward, Mrs James Te Sup Bre, and Diene Ke. Mrs Thorsen opened and displayed gifts she received. Angel food cake with whipped cream and strawberries, coffee served. Several unable to attend sent regrets.

Ae Ron Woodward James Te Thorsen

Sunshine Club Meeting With Mel and Members

The Sunshine club met with Ma Tisue on Oct 7 with eight members present. Vera Boyer attended as a guest and won one prize. Members Manleee Neola Hawk Celia McDanel Lela Harrison exchanged secret pal gifts. The club will meet with Lucilie-Me Kern on Nov 4.

Sunshine Club Ma- Tisue Manleee Neola Hawk Celia McDanel Lela Harrison Lucilie-Me- Kern

Service member Royce N Sanders noted in Alaska report

In Alaska near Sbheyma the service member Royce N Sanders is listed with the Boys In Service. His wife and ten month old daughter reside in Moravia with parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pendare. The notice places Sanders as a San T-Sgt and identifies family connections.

Royce N. Sanders Aluedanto Alaska San T-Sgt Sanders Chester ‘Pendare Moravia

Moravia Band To Give Fall Concert

Moravia school band will present a fall concert in the school gym Friday night October 16 at 7 30 Special numbers will be played by vocal and instrumental departments including marches overtures medleys and a minstrel of works by Olivadoti Bach Romberg and Tschaikowsky among others Performers include the Girl's Glee Club Saxophone and Clarinet groups and the Cardinals on Parade marching unit

Moravia Legionaires Kleffman Tremontier Olivadoti Ous Bennett Girl's Glee Club Kentucky Babe Geibel Moses Henry Walton Bach King Holmes Romberg Country Gardens Holmes Porter Minuette F Schmidt

McClouds Honored On 45th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud hosted a supper to honor the 45th wedding anniversary of Ray and Mrs McCloud. The date also marked Mrs McClouds birthday. Guests included their children and grandchildren from Albia, with Lloyd Phillis decorating the cake and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward in attendance.

McClouds Donald McCloud Ray McCloud McCloud

Sew and 80 Club Party at VanZante Home

The Sew and 80 Club held a Friday evening gathering at John VanZante’s home on October 9. Four tables played rook as the diversion. Mrs. Ray McCloud had the high score for the ladies while Trenton Wilson claimed the high score for the men and won the traveling prize. Hostesses served refreshments later in the evening.

VanZante Ray McCloud Trenton Wilson

Progressive Club Meeting With Mrs Loyd Carter

The Progressive club met last Thursday evening with Mrs Loyd Carter. Three tables of Pate a Dan y with riven pots to Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs Rowa McFatridge and Mrs Ralph. After the meeting refreshments of date cake with whipped cream and coffee were served.

Progressive Club Loyd Carter Gerald Morgan Rowena McFatridge Ralph

Clover Leaf Club Meets With Wabel Moore

The Clover Leaf club met with Matel Moore on October 7 for rug making and a dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dicks and Nicky, Bull Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Prin, De DeWayne Moore, Barnest Html, Ethel Fen, and Nona Dicks who won a mystery package. Other games followed with all present receiving a prize.

Clover Leaf Club Matel Moore Paul Dicks Nicky Mia Bull Moore Pat Prin de DeWayne Moore Caltexk Barnes-t Html Ang Nona Dicks

Rev Grenfell Enrolls at Penn College

Rev John Grenfell of Moravia has enrolled at William Penn College under a ministerial scholarship. He previously earned a B A in Theology in 1953 and serves as pastor of the Moravia Grace Methodist Church.

John Grenfell Moravia William Penn College Grenfell

Gwendolyn Underwood Engaged to Robert Pickler

Mr and Mrs Roy Underwood of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Gwendolyn Underwood to Robert Stanley Pickter, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Pickler of Ottumwa, with plans for a forthcoming marriage.

Roy Underwood Lof Moravia Gwendolyn Underwood Robert Stanley Pickter Russell Pickler Ottumwa

Mrs. Orlando Sears In Hospital At Centerville

Mrs. Orlando Sears was admitted to St. Josephs hospital in Centerville for treatment. Her daughter Mrs. Genevieve Cross and children from Webster City arrived, and her son Alc. Donnie Sears from Washington DC came. Her condition is listed as critical.

Orlando Sears St. Josephs Hospital Centerville Genevieve Cross and Webster City Donnie Sears Washington Dd.c

Ben Williams Seeks Observation in Kirksville Hospital

Mir and Mrs Ben Williams went to Kirksville Missouri Monday as Mr Williams entered Laughlin hospital for observation and treatment.

Ben Williams Kirksville Hospital Mir Kirksville, Mo Mr. Williams Laughlin Hospital

ISU Installs Test Street Light by Park

The I S U installed one street light on the south side of the Community building, in what is described as a very dark area. The light is modest in distance but lights a large area, especially the park’s southern side.

ISU

Maple Grove P T A Elects Officers At Friday Meeting

Maple Grove P T A met at the schoolhouse with president Kenneth Boud presiding. Officers elected: president Kenneth Boud, vice president Elben Arnold, secretary treasurer Marilyn McDanes. Teacher Mrs Fern Hudgen outlined plans for the pie supper to be held Tuesday evening Oct 20. Attendees included multiple local families and residents.

Maple Grove P. T. A Kenneth Boud Elben Arnold Marilyn McDanes Fern Hudgen Kenneth Doud Bert Arnold Bud Walter Winston DuVall Helen Bernard Hayes Bud McDanel Hudgeng

EU B Church Menu for October Dinner

The E U B church announces the October monthly dinner on Wednesday October 21 featuring meat loaf scalloped potatoes buttered peas cranberries relish plate rolls butter jelly gingerbread whipped cream coffee and departure October 24 to attend a schoolhouse carnival.

Mora Eastern Stars Honor Past Matrons and Patrons

Past Matrons and Past Patrons were honored at the Mora via Eastern Stars meeting. A short program followed the business session with talks by guests, as cookies and coffee were served by local members.

Moravia Eastern Stars Star Mildred Bishop Ora Turner Eunice Halden Lorene Halden Nadine Winsler Dortg Wilson Leona Scott Louemma Palmer Effie Go

Pajamas for Espanola Hospital Kids Packed by Missionary Society

The Women's Missionary Society of World Service of the E U B church met with Misses Bertha and Mabel Coulson for the October gathering. Members packed pajamas for children at Espanola Hospital New Mexico and planned attendance at a Seymour district meeting.

Women's Missionary Society of World Service Bertha Mabel Coulson E. G. Hawk Espanola Hospital New Mexico Seymour India China Hawk Work Clifford Paxston Ira Boyer Zell Callen Emery Hiatt Guy Vincent Albert Veach Abnont Main Fred Hammond Fellowship of Prayer van Lemaster

Complete Dispersal Sales For Holstein Cattle And Goods

Public sale notices list Fischer and Dinan dispersing high grade registered Holstein cattle and milking equipment at Fischer farm south of Moravia on Thursday Oct 22. Vanchie Tarbeil offers household goods antiques and miscellaneous items at Iconium on Friday Oct. Marvin Morris to close out livestock feed and machinery near Moravia Main Station on Friday Oct 23. Walter Smythe closes out miscellaneous goods at Iconium on Monday Oct ? Albia Sales Company hosts livestock sales every Saturday with a horse sale Oct 26.

Fischer and Dinan Fischer Farm Moravia Vanchie Tarbeil Iconium Marvin Morris Main Station Walter Smythe Albia

Church notices from two local congregations

Caurene Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. with Rev W F T Evans presiding. Evangelical United Brethren Church presents Rev Evan Stroud, with Mr Harold Mason as superintendent. morning worship at 11:00, church night Thursday October 15 at 6:45, with supper and program, Men’s Day next Sunday, youth fellowship at 6:30 led by Maxine Firkins and Carol Broshar, pastor away October 24 to 28.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evan Stroud Harold Mason Blackman Bill Bishop Maxine Firkins Carol Broshar Ag Howard Harper Earl Burdett Cox Ramona Cox Marianne Scott Albia U. S. Mangle Davenport O. C. Easter Jack and Jerry W. C. Bivin Harold Brown Janice LaVerne Masgman John Whicker Bobby E. R. Stroud B. F. Hoefler Shawnee Oklo Stroud J. R. Callen Loren Walter Clarence Dowd Lloyd Luse Centerville Elva Bickford Clara Lemaster

Nazarene Church announce weekly services and events

Pastor Rev Ray Cox and Andrew Maddison Sunday School Superintendent invite public to Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 Evangelistic service 7 00 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m Mexican slides Nazarene work Prayer and fasting Friday 1 00 p m at Mrs O G Woodward home Public cordially invited

Church of the Nazarene Ray Cox Andrew Maddison N.Y.P.S O. G. Woodward

Iconium Methodist Special Meetings Continue All Week

Iconium Methodist announces special meetings held every night this week except Saturday and closing Sunday night. Next Sunday is laymen’s day with laymen leading the morning worship. The theme is Christ Calls Men. All in the community are urged to attend all services.

Christ

Ladies Aid Attend Convention at Plano 25th Anniversary

Mrs Theo Miller, Mrs Van Le master, Mrs Ray McCloud, Mrs Harry Woodward, and Mrs Mark Blackman attended the Ladies Aid convention Tuesday at the Christian church in Plano. The 25th anniversary observance included founder Mrs Anna Allem of Boone as guest, who received a corsage and gift. Mrs Miller gave a program reading. A memorial service honored Aid members who had died, including Moravia residents Mrs Louise Oehler and Mrs Levi Coulson.

Theo Miller van Lemaster Ray McCloud Harry Woodward Mark Blackman Ladies Aid Christian Church Plano Anna Allem Boone Miller Aid Louise Oehler Levi Coulson Moravia

E U B Church Night Planned Thursday October 15

E U B church night will be Thursday evening October 15 with a cooperative supper at 6 45 pm.

Dairy Sweet Shop Closed For Season In Albia

Camplei and Main close the Dairy Sweet Shop in Albia thanking Moravia community for patronage during the season.

Camplei Main Albia Moravia

Impressive Rainbow Girls Ceremonies Open Moravia Assembly

Moravia hosts the Rainbow for Girls ceremony at the Masonic hall on October 10 with Grace Sprecher of Denison leading. Twenty five charter members are named. Moravia Rainbow Assembly is installed by Albia and Centerville groups before a 175-guest reception and cooperative dinner.

Moravia Bloomfield The Moravia Assembly Ann Pettibone Janet Charity Martha Potts Judy Boyer Janet Walker Joan Moore Charlotte McAninch Maxine Firlking Joyce Martin Betty VanDerlin Marianne Scott Frances Ann Easter Sandra Hiatt Dana Wright Sandra Carter LaVonne Card Margaret Condra Frances Price Donna Underwood Mary [Eaiete Jane Albertson Jewell Miller Rebecca Dye Barbara Hinote Kathleen Halden Leonard Palmer Ceneerste Rainbow Assembly Centerville Methodist Church Moravia Rainbow Albia Rainbow Assembly Anna. Pei Itts Grace Sprecher Denison Iowa Gwen Hawk Shirley Anderson Bonaparte Paul Dicks Raymond Charity George Scott Elbert Moore P. K. Horner Rainbow Dad Ann Don Pettibone Glennie Dicks Moulton Pulaski Albia John Whson TI Dick Johnson Masonic Hall Essed Rainbow

Hilton Hustlers Elect Dewayne Clark

The Hilton Hustlers regular meeting at the Hilton church basement on Oct. 12 elected officers led by DeWayne Clark as president and Bert Whitlock as vice president. Larry Chance became secretary treasurer with Richard Mason and James Pagut as Moravia and Albia reporters. 24 members attended and Jesse Allen was welcomed as a new member.

Hilton Hustlers Hilton Church DeWayne Clark Bert Whitlock Larry ‘Chance Richard Mason Moravia James Pagut Albia Leadera Keith Clark Carl van Zante Paul Wilson Paul Turner Richard ‘Hawk Jimang Karl Rogers Carl Rouse Raymond Clark Paul Koffman Mark Ronald VanZante Gary Rogers James Pasut Kenny Ellison John David Murdy Tom Koffman Patty Rogers Larry Spencer Janet Walker Larry Chance Jesse Allen

Des Moines trip ties local residents to state assessors meeting

Lloyd Rose and Norman Ward attended the state assessors conference in Des Moines Tuesday and Wednesday. Burdett Cox visited Albia for an X-ray treatment and is improving. A series of local visits and family gatherings followed, with multiple households hosting relatives and friends over days.

Lloyd Rose Norman Ward Des Moines Burdett Cox George Nett

Program and Box Supper at Showers School

Box supper and program to be held at Showers school on Thursday October 22 at 7 45 pm. Refreshments will be served. Organizer Robert Foster teacher at 2140.

the Showers Robert Foster

Maple Grove Schoolhouse to Host Tuesday Evening Event

Maple Grove Schoolhouse hosts a program, candy sale, and social on Tuesday October 20 at 7 45 p m. A door prize will be given. Credit to 140 Fern Hudgens teacher.

Maple Grove

Grateful thanks to Moravia fire and helpers

Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist thank the Moravia Fire Department, the Moravia telephone operator, and all who assisted during a recent fire alarm, praising their prompt action and kindness.

Moravia

Program and box supper at Miller school

The Miller school will hold a program and box supper on Thursday October 22 at 8 00 p m Mrs Helen Exline is the teacher in charge

Miller School Mra Helen Exline

Births and Heirs List from Centerville Area

Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer welcome a son Stanley Edwin born Oct 8 at St Josephs Centerville weighing 3 pounds 10 ounces. Billy G Wilsons daughter Diane Lanette born Oct 14 at Centerville weighing 14 pounds? not provided. Dennie Roy Framel son of Allen Dale Frame l Columbus Junction born Oct 6. George E Olson Jr and spouse welcome a son 7 pounds 10 ounces born Oct 8 in Des Moines. Gilbert Callen of Iconium and George E Olson Sr of St Joe Mo are grandparents. Merle Talbert and Lois Jean Scott announce a daughter Pamela Jean born Oct 9 at St Josephs Center ville with Talbert stationed in Germany. Grandparents include Walter Scott and Gabe Johnson.

Ralph Spencer St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Stanley Edwin Billy G. Wilson Diane Lanette Centerville Hospital F.C. Kennedy W. H. VanDorin John Dodd Allen Dale Frame l Columbus Junction Iowa Dennie Roy George E. Olson, Jr Des Moines Gilbert Callen Iconium George E. Olson, Sr St. Joe Merle Talbert Pamela Jean St. Josephs Hospital Center‘ville Talbert Germany Lois Jean Scott Walter Scott Gabe Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Main WSWS Anmure Gunshine Club Mel Harley Tisue Baihecesie Frangkiser Stunri de Lamater Cardinals John Vanzantes Lucille Carter Wabel Moore Rainbow Girls Frances Easter Penn College W.5 W.S Children's Hospital Caurene Church of Christ W. F. T. Evans Birdie Main Iconium Methodist MHS Fern Hudgens
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