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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

4

Campbell Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary at Moravia

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Campbell observed their Golden Wedding anniversary Sunday at home in Moravia. Due to Mrs. Campbells ill health only close relatives attended a cooperative noon dinner centered by a three tier white and gold wedding cake gifted by their son Ted Campbell. The couple, who married October 18 1897, lived in Centerville and Moravia before settling on a farm near Moravia then moving to their present home. Relatives from Des Moines Gladbrook Albia Ottumwa Oskaloosa Waterloo and other areas attended along with gifts plants and garden flowers. Each guest received a keepsake paper napkin engraved with the anniversary message Nan and Aaron.

Aaron Campbell Moravia James Knight Justice of the Peace Henderson Centerville John Temple Campbell Will Dorothy Vona Calif Henry Knight Los Angeles Milwaukee Carl Ridgway John Des Moines Leila Dew George D. K. Nicholls Gladbrook Archie Main Albia J. W. Campbell James Lar Taine Nan Aaron

Pre nuptial shower for Crystal Callen in Des Moines

A Des Moines bride to be Crystal Callen is honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Callen and others on a Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed fruit salad cookies tea and coffee as gifts were opened and prizes awarded to Hazel Rinehart and Grace Whitehead.

Gilbert Callen Vera Moore Clara Brown Glennie Dicks Crystal Callen Des Moines William Wiand, Jr Hazelinehart Grace Whitehead Florence Dicks Alta Allen Viola Clark Hazel Rinehart Pearl Free Truss Turner and Joy Martha Massman Icle Christy Thelma Calhoun Rose Ann and Shirley Sprendra Margaret Tarwell Jennie Jennings Trude Argo Maude Whitehead Gertrude Penfield Emily Thompson Maude Turner Nona Dicks Nellie Haines Verna McAnineh Fern Penfield Mildred Hiner Audrey Callen Helen McAninch Dorothy Perry Phyllis Haver

Morris Couple Leaves for Washington and Retirement

Mr and Mrs Jake Morris travel to Washington after a weekend with daughters Pat Nation and Roger Harti families in What Cheer and Ozkaluma. Morris, employed on the CBL and later Wabash and Interurban roads, retires October 15 after 34 years on the Milwaukee road career. He began with CBL and as yard at Mt Aya, lived in Flphus and Diagonal, and worked through 1932 in the line. The couple plan to move near Sele, Washington, following his long rail career.

Jake Morris Pat Nation What Cheer Roger Harti Ozkaluma Mor CBL As Yoad Mt. Aya Flphus Toravin Milwaukee Road Legit Fadt Heine Sele Waabligtoi

Community school events listed for October gatherings

Multiple rural schools host programs and box suppers in late October. Blue Front, Iconium, Boyer, Pleasant Hill and Enon schools invite residents to buy tickets, bring boxes, enjoy music and desserts. Moravia Junior Class hosts a box supper and contest at Moravia High School with similar attendance.

Blue Front School Blue Front Moravia Evelyn Taylor

Blackmans Host Guests From Four States at Dinner

Mr and Mrs M K Blackman entertained guests from four states at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening The visitors included Mrs Carmen Green of Bakersfield California Mrs Fred Lowry of Colorado Springs Colorado Mrs Ed McGee of Pueblo Colorado Mrs Harry Jean of Davenport Iowa and Mr and Mrs Clark Blackman of Powerville Missouri

M. K. Blackman Carmen Green Bakersfield California Fred Lowry Colorado Springs Colorado Ed McGee Pueblo Harry Jean Davenport Iowa Clark Blackman Poweraville Missouri

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Initiates Members at Meeting

The Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting Monday evening. Degree work was given and Mrs. Jake Day and Mrs. Ralph Pfannebecker were initiated. Visitors came from nearby lodges in Moulton Centerville and Sigourney. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Pennington.

Moravia Rebekah Jake Day Ralph Pfannebecker Moulton Centerville Sigourney Roscoe Pennington

Moravia Masons Attend County Proficiency Meeting

Several members of the Moravia Masonic lodge plan to attend the Appanoose County Proficiency Club meeting at Unionville Thursday evening, Oct. 23. All Master Masons are welcome.

Moravia Masonic Lodge Appanoose

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice Totals on Oct Twenty-First

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion home Tuesday evening October 21 at 1 30. All members urged to attend. Signed Grace Veach secretary.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Gerald Morg Harold Burton Grace Veach

W S C S Meets at Home of Meyerard Pallmer

The group will meet at 22 Out at Bennington, hosted by Meyerard Pallmer. Secretary notes the gathering location and organizer for the upcoming session.

W.S.C.S Meyerard Pallmer

John Merlin Laws Marries in Seattle

Mr and Mrs John Laws of Mora announce the marriage of their son John Merlin to Miss Janet Johnson, both of Seattle, at St Marks Cathedral Seattle on Sept 20. Attendants were Mr Kenneth Gilbert and Mrs Gilbert. John, a Mora via HS graduate 1944, later joined merchant marine, now an accountant. Mrs Laws works at Seattle navy yards.

John Laws Moravia John Merlin Janet Johnson Seattle Wash James A. Johnston Libby Merit St. Mark's Cathedral Kenneth Gilbert Rose Bud Gilbert John The Moravia High School Merchant Marine Corps Laws Navy Yards

Helping Neighbors Elect New Officers

The Helping Neighbors club held its annual election at the F. E. Boyer home on Sept. 19 with Harry McDonald in charge. Carl Alden was reelected director Kenneth Coltrain secretary Mrs F E Boyer chairwoman Burdett Cox secretary treasurer and reporter.

Helping Neighbors Club F.E. Boyer Harry McDonald Carl’ Alden Kenneth Coltrain F. ‘E. Boyer Bur [Dett Cox Mra Gaylord Main Joan Kenneth Coltrain Richard Dell Wilson Joe Wilson Rebecca Sue John Kelly Hershal Nardine Fern Dennis W. T. Irelan John Irelan Walter Harper Verna Lee Claude Paria Connie John Wills Naomi Teddy Gerald Burton Burdett Cox Ramona W. C. McCarty F. E. Boyer

Family Dinner for Sgt. Forrest Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton hosted a family dinner on Sunday October 5 for their son Sgt Forrest Hamilton ending a 16 day furlough. He leaves Tuesday for reassignment at Barksdale Field Shreveport Louisiana. Attending included Mr and Mrs Ed DeHall Mr and Mrs Floyd Cowman Mr and Mrs Elmo Blackedge Monroe Mr and Mrs Allie Pence Russell Mr and Mrs Cass Hamilton Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Dorothy and Jerry and Mr and Mrs Ray Chance Leovilia.

Homer Hamilton Sgt Forrest Hamilton Barkadale Field Shreveport Fuesta Ed DeHall Floyd Cowman Elmo Blackedge Monroe Allie Pence Russell Cass Hamilton

Urbana Commandoes Elect New Officers

The Urbana Commandoes 4-H Club met at Marvin Vances on Oct. 13, 1947. New leaders and officers were elected: Leader W. D. Wilson, Assistant Leader Ed Robinson, President Robert Wilson, Vice President Marvin McMulden, Secretary and Treasurer Fay Townsend, Reporter Lloyd Crawley, Historian Dewena Robinson. Next meeting set for W. A. Wilsons on Nov. 10, 1947.

Urbana Commandoes 4-H Marvin Vances W. D. Wilson Ed. Robinson Robert Wilson Marvin McMulen Fay Townsend Lloyd Crawley Dewena Robinson W. A. Wilsons

Birthday Dinner for Harold Holder

Mrs Harold Holder entertained at a two course dinner on Sunday evening October 5 for her husband Harold Holder. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Argo Mr and Mrs H L Hilton and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Owens. Cards and visiting followed the meal as the evening’s diversion.

Harold Holder Russell Argo H. L. Hilton Kenneth Owens Harold

Dedicate Wright School Where Venetah Andrews Is Teaching

The Unsieker Memorial School at Wright Iowa held its dedication on October 3 1947 from 4 to 8 PM with community program and remarks. Miss Elizabeth Ellis county superintendent spoke on the district needs while Paul Norris from Des Moines and Leletra Mahaska County officials attended.

Wright Venetah Andrews Unsieker Memorial School Iowa Pen Butse Elizabeth Ellis Harry Wagler Paul Norris Des Moines Leletra Mahaska County Vesta Unsicker Attorney Life Miss Unsicker Marion Broot

Attendees Travel to Chicago for Independent Telephone Meet

Mr and Mrs Doe Wolf with Mr and Mrs Norwood Teal of Keosauqua journeyed to Chicago Monday for the United States Independent Telephone Association convention. The Bell Telephone Co sponsored the usual New York telephone hour broadcast, brought to Chicago for visitors. The Wolfs plan to return home before the convention ends Friday at the Stevens Hotel.

Doe Wolf Norwood Teal Keosauqua Chicago United States Independent Telephone Association Bell Telephone Co New York Mrs. Wolf Stevens Hotel

Obituary of Thomas 8 Crawley from Unionville Iowa

Thomas S Crawley born April 14 1858 on a farm near Unionville Iowa lived 52 years on a farm northeast of Unionville moved to Moravia Aug 20 due to ill health three years in Hayes County Nebraska homesteaded married Clara E Chrisman June 1 1898 baptized Methodist joined Unionville Church 1890 Mason for over 60 years died Sept 22 1947 in Moravia survived by wife and eight children two daughters three sons seven grandchildren one sister services held Sept 24 Unionville Methodist Church pallbearers Mason members burial in Unionville cemetery card of thanks from Crawley family.

Thomas S. Crawley Unionville Iowa Henry Sarah Crawley Moravia Hayes County Nebraska Clara E. Chrisman Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Hiscome Fred Hammond Harrison Moore Hugh Albia Doyle Kermit Columbia Alice Lewis Santa Barbara California Mary Unionville Methodist Church J. A. Walls Loren Russel Carl Alden Gene Boyer Joe Wilson Masons

Farmall Cub Tractor Demo By Veach Implement Co

Monroe County Farm Bureau officers change as Harold Mason resigns to join state Farm Bureau affiliates. Claude Hawk becomes president awaiting election of next year’s officers October 23. Veach Implement Co of Mora advertises a Friday demonstration of the Farmall Cub at Chas Fulton farm near Moravia to show small farmers its economy and power. The Cub weighs 1200 pounds, offers about 9 hp, plows up to 3.4 acres per 10 hours, and costs 540 dollars with extras for attachments.

Monroe County Farm Bureau Harold Mason Iowa Farm Mutual Town Life Insurance Companies State Farm Bureau Association Claude Hawk Farm Bureau Veach Implement Co Moravia Chas Farmall

Mrs Ed Stamm Dies During Salem Visit

Word reached Mrs Earn Caltrain that Mrs run Stamm wife of Ed Stamm of Nampa Idaho died Saturday October 11 in a Salem hospital while visiting her sister. The body was brought to Nampa for funeral services held Wednesday with former residence in the Scattersburg area east of Moravia.

Earn Caltrain Run of Stamm Ed Stamm Nampa Idaho Stamm Scattersburg Moravia Salem Ore

Mayor Horner names burial committee

Mayor P. K. Horner has appointed a committee to arrange military burials for World War II losses. Relatives of deceased veterans may contact Harry Pearson, R. R. Pennington or Horner. Moravia American Legion Post will provide escort and burial upon request from families in Moravia and nearby Iconium Unionville and Blakesburg areas.

P. K. Horner Harry Pearson R. R. Pennington Moravia

Eastern Star Friendship Meeting Set for Moravia Chapter

The Moravia Chapter of the Eastern Star will host a Friendship meeting on Friday October 17 at 8 PM with officers from surrounding towns as guests. Worthy Matrons Cora Jones Aliia Lucille Wade Mys tic Selah Inns and others will exemplify the order’s works.

Moravia The Eastern Star Marjorie Coulson Pearl Hunter Blakesbury Cora Jones Aliia Lucille Wade Mystic Selah Inns Centerville J. Logan Cain Albia John Yates Moulton Vivien Wright Helen Homerin Marie Cain Hazel Nelson Maggie McConnell Bussey June Krouse Adah Enid Keeton

Moulton Friendship Meeting Guests Noted

Mrs Guy Argo and Mrs Lloyd Rose along with Mr and Mrs C C Coulson served as guest officers at the Moulton Friendship meeting of the G E S Over. Eight others attended including Mr and Mrs George Scott Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mrs John Maia and P K Horner.

Guy Argo Lloyd Rose C. C. Coulson Moulton G.E S George Scott Don Pettibone Trenton Wilson Ernest Hiatt John Maia P. Ky Horner

Missionary to Speak at Moravia U B Church

Mrs. Stanley Williams of Kansas City Missouri, a teacher in Evangelical United Brethren mission schools in New Mexico, will speak at 7 30 Sunday evening at Moravia U B church She will present exhibits of their work and discuss Spanish American beahuls in New Mexico for the public.

Stanley Williams Kansas City Evangelical United Brethren Mussion Schools New Mexico Moravia

Mrs Hilton Observes Birthday Anniversary

Mrs Wm Hilton observed her eighteenth birthday Sunday with a cooperative dinner including Mr and Mrs Vernug Lathan and four boys of Confidence, cousins of Mrs Hilton, plus Mr and Mrs Bill Reeves and Mr H Mie Hilton. Many mete birthdays.

Wm. Hilton Vernug Lathan Hilton Bill Reeves Mie H. L. Hilton

Homer Uming Address in Ohio Shown in Seminary List

Horace Schaftner of teading Bille Seminary in Cinc vinnatil Oliv was among SOU students selected to give the Homecuinda address at Bellevue church in J Obie in Gyi.

Horace Schaftner Bille Seminary Et Cinc Vinnatil Oliv SOU Bellevue

Class Nine Honors a Former Member

G T Harn of San Francisco honored by Moravia Methodist church class Nine for organizing the group 54 years ago. Thirty four lifelong members and several guests attended with each giving a short talk. The evening closed with visiting.

G. T. Harn San Francisco California Moravia

Legion Completes Remodeling Plans

At Basil Cowell Post No 361 Ameri can Legion meeting plans for remodeling the Legion home with a full basement and kitchen were completed. Committees appointed and authorization given to proceed immediately. The addition will accommodate both Legion and Auxiliary as memberships have grown. A district wide membership drive was outlined with co captains in five sections. A pitch stag smoker is set for Monday night October 20 at the Legion home. all community men are invited.

Basil Cowell American Legion Legion Auxiliary Chet Broshar Lezion Nome

William Vance Rites Held After 70 Years on Farm

William Vincent Vance 70 longtime Monroe county resident died Tuesday night at his farm home east of Albia. Native of Illinois he lived 33 years on the Albia farm. Funeral Friday at Albia Christian Church with Rev. Lowell Colston officiating. Burial in Oak View cemetery. Survived by wife five sons William W Leonard Glenn all of Albia Marvin Brompien and Detroit Mich two brothers Joe Vance Oakland Cal Victor Van Pueblo Cole and half brother Alan Vance Wisconsin. A son Huber preceded him in death.

William Vincent Vance Monroe County Albia Ilingis Lowell Colston Albia Thristian Church Oak View Cemetery Vance William W Leonard Glenn Marvin Brompiens Detroit Mich Joe Vance Oakland Cal Victor van Pueblo Cole Alan Vance Wisconsin Huber Albis Union-Republican

Lovilia United Brethren Church Holds All-Day Meeting

An all-day session at Lovilia United Brethren Church begins Monday at 10:00 AM with a 6:30 PM youth fellowship supper. Attending churches include Albia Lovilia Sidval Sewal Mysile Truax chair Russell Nerwoud Moravig and others.

Lovilia

Rita Jean Gardner Celebrates Birthday

Rita Jean Gardner marks another birthday as family members gather. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardnet attend a celebration with Rita’s younger sister and relatives. Mrs. Maurie Walter is noted among attendees.

Rita Jean Gardner Marvin Gardnet Rita Mus Win Ble Richi Wasd Ghoi M Maurie Walter Wele

Mrs Ray Lockman Dies After Lingering Illness Near Moravia

After a lingering illness Mrs Ray Lockman died at her home seven miles east of Moravia at 6 15 Tuesday evening. The body is at Turner Funeral Home where funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Ray Lockman Moravia Turner Funeral Home

Public Stock Sale Notice Near Blakenburg

Bert Drake of near Blakenburg will hold a stock sale Tuesday October 3 Watch for advertisement in the next issue Planning a public sale if you are let The Union print your gate bills along with an advertisement Youll cover a lot of territory and have a successful sale

Bert Drake Blakenburg Mangle Muchtioneer

Announce Schedule of Bowling League

Bill Luse and Harry Reuschau of the East End Bowling League organize an eight week tournament with eight teams. First to bowl Monday night Gardner's Hatchery and Moravia Bank lead off. Subsequent nights feature Albia Outlaws East End Bowlers High School Spencer Grocery American Legion Corner Cafe. Games start at 8:00 p m spectators welcome.

Bill Luse Harry Reuschau East End Bowling Allega Gardner's Hatchery Moravia Bank Albia Outlaws East End High School Spencer American Legion Corner Cafe

CarrcarS Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule

Pastor P A Hahn leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M H Dohnaon superintendent. Morning Worship at 14:00 p.m. and PLS at 7:30 p.m. Worship service at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday features prayer and Bible study sessions.

Church of the Nazarene P. A. Hahn M. H Dohnaon

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Notice

Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Harold Mason and Worship Service and Men s Day at 10 50 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 20 p m Music and Art speaker Stan ley Williams former New Mexico teacher all day district missionary meeting Monday at Lovilia begins 10 00 a m with all day district meeting and 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship supper followed by program Prayer meeting 7 40 p m Wednesday Men invited to attend and bring others to worship.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabuck Harold Mason Stanley Williams New Mexico Lovilia Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa John C. Davis Aly.feg Marilyn Hiatt Georgiana Winslet Janet Broshar Jack Brushar Bill Harris George Tracy Davis P. Ually Wesley Church Oumwa Brashures Wwe Wesley Chapel Prayia Teres Hep Brushares Albla Methodiot Church Fitdites Hita Yueethins Puyd Mie Bisnop Deep Au Plans RIX Pears

Church Activities Bulletin for Sunday Service and Classes

Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Minister Clarence Schaffner with worship at 11 a.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Audition chapters include Matthew 13, 24 and 15. All are welcome.

Church of Christ Clarence Schaffner

Birthday Dinner for U D DuVall at Moravia Church

The Moravia Iowa Grace Methodist Church hosts a birthday dinner for U D DuVall with a cooperative family turnout. Attending were Elmer Brown Evelyn Brantley Loren Brantley Roy Brown and others from nearby towns along with several relatives.

Kensington Club Opens Season With Luncheon

The Kensington Club began its season on October 2 with a one o clock luncheon at Cedar Stock Farm, home of vice president Mae Luse, celebrating the organization’s thirty fourth anniversary. Mary Oeltler provided entertainment and a kitchen commodities identification test yielded prizes to the hostess and Mildred Bishop.

Kensington Club Scenic Cedar Stock Farm Mae Luse Mary Oeltler Mildred Bishop TJ. Lus Luse Jamie Blumenstuck Frank Chambers T. J Aye Louie Jerry G. EL

Birthday Celebration for Billy Carl Cullen in Noho

A birthday gathering for Billy Carl Cullen took place Sunday February 6 in Noho. Attendees included Pred Cullen Anna Cullen Ma. Ray Harrison Johnnie Martin Mr and Mrs Hurley Scott Miss Rees Cullen of Alvin Billy Cullen and the hosts Poe. A birthday cake was prepared by Mrs Huby and decorated with a sugared likeness of Billy.

Muravin Noho Mie Pred Cullen Anna Cullen Ray Harrison Johnnie Martin Wid Hurley Scott Rees Cullen Alvin Billy Cullen Poe Birhday Tuna Clair Collen

Fragmented Local Notice From Old Jersey Newspaper

Readable fragments indicate a local notice from a Jersey paper about a financial or transaction event. Names and precise details are unclear, but the text hints at a monetary amount and a date related to a public or community notice.

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