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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Forrest E Moffitt announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Cynthia to Allen J Bear son of Mr and Mrs A J Bear of Plano Texas. The wedding will be Sunday November 3.
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McCannon near Numa celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mericle. Attendees included the bridegroom's parents and many relatives. Mrs Condra helped prepare and serve.
The United Brethren Missionary Society met at 2 p.m. Friday at Mrs.Charlea Coffin home with Mrs. E. G. Hawk as lesson leader on Partners in a World Mission The discussion covered the Why of missions Mrs. Donald Jones read scripture Mrs Fred Ammond spoke on Indias and Mrs Earl Rabuck on Christianity and Mire Zell Callen led the business session naming a committee to coordinate World Community Day of Prayer on November 1 with other town churches.
Mr and Mrs R R Pennington and Mr and Mrs H T Bobleng with Nancy Melrose returned Tuesday from a weekend in Lincoln where they attended the wedding of Miss Maralee Dodd niece of Mrs Pennington and Robert Church. The ceremony was at 8 pm Sunday at East End Christian church. They then stayed Monday night with Mrs Jessie Jenning and her son in law and daughter the Hansens in Fremont, Nebraska.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hiner hosted a family dinner Sunday for grandson Billy Angel’s 8th birthday on October 12 and for Mrs. Rex Angel whose birthday falls on October 17. Guests included Rex Angel, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bogart, Jess Hiner, and Delmar Hiner.
Fred H. Nolte of Stuart, Grand Master of Masons in Town, to visit Jackson Lodge No. 42 F. M. in Centerville this evening. All Master Masons are welcome. Service Representatives urged to attend a special conference with Burton H. Saxton, Iowa Committee on Masonic Education secretary.
The Appanoose County Proficiency Club joins Antiquity Lodge No. 252 in Moravia on Thursday evening October 24. All Master Masons are welcome. Officer contacts Aventon Wilson W M and J D Minnes Secretary.
Before liming a soil, test its reaction to know lime needs and plant fertility. Soils vary from sweet to sour or neutral, guiding crop choice. Lime benefits appear mainly second or third year. a ton per acre may last 4 to 10 years. Fall mixing preferred. if not, apply in spring. Avoid mixing lime with manure or acid phosphate. test samples gathered by Moravia FFA to help farmers, about a dozen samples at 6 inch depth from various field spots.
The Taylor Aides club met at Ava Foster's home on October 9 for an all day session. A cooperative noon dinner followed as members hemmed and embroidered tea towels. Present were Golda Hiatt Louise McDanel Letha Whicker Merle Miller Dorothy Boyer Velma Gladfelder Daphne Hillton Visitors included Carolyn and Wayne Whicker Annie Hoyer. Louise McDanel won the door prize. The next meeting was set for Dorothy Boyer's on Wednesday November 18. All Taylor ladies are welcome.
Funeral services for Anna Belle Sheldon were held at Tutnee Funeral Home with Esther Babb officiating. Born September 14, 1857 near Moravia Iowa, she married twice and had two children. She joined Cumberland Presbyterian church in Moravia and left many relatives listed as survivors.
Notice from Mayor P. K. Hopner and the city marshal states two warnings. The first condemns reckless living around town and the second cautions about Halloween pranks causing property damage. The marshal vows to enforce relevant ordinances.
Two children from prominent Centerville families died after apparently falling through a missing cistern cover while playing near their homes. Michael Wehrle, 6, and Norman Stewart, 5, were found by firemen around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in the abandoned cistern under the Stewart residence after a citywide search that drew hundreds. A reception followed for Rev. Earl Rabuck and his family at United Brethren church, with Homebuilders leading the event and many local residents attending to welcome the new minister and family.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Rev C Davis pastor 10:00 am Church School 11:00 am Morning worship cooperative supper Friday night 7:00 pm in church basement W S C S meets Wednesday Oct 23 at 2 pm at Mary Wards home Dr Williams called for Mrs Davis gall bladder trouble she rests and later to join Missionary Sunday Oct 26 World Service Cause quota rally Wesley Chapel services 9:45 am worship 10:45 am church school busy days for all heed prayers for minister and one another daily
Sunday dinner guests at the Carl Cloyed home included Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cloyed and Craig Cloyed, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Geemaat, Janet Davia j of Hartford, and others. Afternoon callers were Mia Wright and Dana Wright, Mrs. Arthur Wright, and Mrs. Sellars from Coulton. A duck dinner followed as a farewell for Jerry and Coretta who plan to leave Thursday for Washington DC and will visit Conneaut Lake, Pa.
The East End Cafe served refreshments to the Rebekah Lodge on Monday evening. Reservations were made for the Elya Room by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby.
Omega school hosts a box supper and program on Thursday October 1 at 8:00 p.m. All welcome. Ladies urged to bring boxes. Carlets Mikels, teacher. 4112
Teams have formed at Rex Angel's bowling alley and play on Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Spectators attend each night as the league is listed with team members and totals. Outstanding bowlers named include East End Cafe John Ditle Fred Cousins Harry Rueschau Bill Luse and Raymond Ashby with several teams and scores noted.
Members of the Twentieth Century club and their husbands held a cooperative supper at Mr and Mrs T R Gordner’s northwest of town. After the meal Mrs Gordner led a musical program with songs and performances by Mrs Gardner Mrs Freeman Jolly and Mrs Cody Luge, including Iowa Its A Beautiful Name Missouri Waltz and The Mocking Bird. They listened to the president’s speech on the radio at nine.
Notice of a program and box supper at Fairview school on Friday October 25 at 8 oclock p.m. Includes eats contests and fun for all. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and everyone is invited. Location nine miles east of Moravia. Daphan Wood teacher 4003.
Program, pie and social at New Hope school Monday evening. Oct. 38. Ladies please bring oxen. Lula R. Tillmont, Teacher.
United Brethren Pastor Earl Rabuce leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Donald Jones as Superintendent Worship Service begins at 10 50 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Preaching Service at 7 30 p m Friday invites the Christian Endeavor monthly meeting at Delma Veach's home for prayer and worship all are welcome.
Esther Babb pastor of Tconium Church School leads 10:15 a.m. services with Don ald Whitehead as superintendent. Hilton Church School runs 10:30 p.m. Dortha Kenton chairs Dortha Kenton serves as superintendent with evening service at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs Wayne Clark hosts the W. O. 5 gathering Thursday at home.
Church of the Nazarene notes 10:66 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. McKavin, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. Worship Service, 8:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Thursday.
The Methodist Church announces Rev. Burton F. Tarr of New York City as Kingston district superintendent effective Oct 15. He succeeds Rev. John Pemberton Jr and has served as pastor in Kingsbridge Manhattan and as a chaplain in U S and Labrador posts. Kingston district lists 108 preaching places, 49 pastors, 13,000 members, and district property valued at 1.627 million with 3275 in debt. The Tarrs will reside at 40 Franklin St Kingston with three children Patricia Dorothy Lee and David.
A neighborhood cooperative dinner was held Sunday October 18 at the Grant Tadlock home to honor residents leaving the area this year. Attendees included Clarence and Mrs Dowd Donald and Delmar Tubaugh Ray Tubaugh and daughters Donna Rae Dixie Kay Joe Johnson and many others from Unionville and nearby.
The Legion auxiliary met at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion home with 15 members in attendance and four new members added. President Mrs. Gerald Morgan chaired the business session as three committees on flowers visitation and cards were appointed. refreshments were served afterward.
Mr and Mrs George Winslet Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt J D Minnes Charles Platt and J P Day were among attendees at Ducks Unlimited held at the coliseum in Des Moines Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs Max Hiner attended a district meeting of the Iowa Retail Association at Chariton Tuesday evening. They reported a very interesting and entertaining program.
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner hosted a Friday evening birthday gathering on Oct 11 for their granddaughter Rita Jean Gardner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter Yvonne Linda Gardner and Shirley Ann Walter as Rita Jean puzzled over why her cake had only three candles.
There will be a program and box supper Friday November 1 at 8 oclock p.m. at Miller school east of Moravia. Ladies please bring boxes, Everyone welcome. Osa Wood Teacher.
Billy Wilson is stationed at Clark Field Manila after leaving the U S six weeks ago. Pvt Billy G Wilson 17171704 6th Bomb Group 813 Bomber Wing Unit 2 A P O 719 Cave Postmaster San Francisco California. T-5 Bill Cox returned home with discharge after 18 months in Military Police, previously at Ft Myer Virginia. Francis Shelquiat came home from Ft Sheridan Illinois with terminal leave until November 26 for discharge after 26½ months in the army including 19 overseas in the Philippine liberation and Japan occupation. Pvt David Pullman son of Rev and Mrs EB L Pullman of Kenwick formerly Moravia ill in Denver hospital with scarlet fever and pneumonia. address Pvt David Pullman 895387 Station Hospital Ward No 14 Lowry Field Denver Colorado. Pvt Paul E Runnells son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Runnells completed boat training in the Marine Corps and is stationed at Moffett Field California. address Pvt Paul E Runnels 627526 M B N A S Moffett Field California.
CG. C. Cullers of Paris Mo a former Wabash depot agent in Moravia is ill in Moberly Missouri hospital. His daughter Mrs Loyd Carter lives south of Moravia.
Rev. Earl Rabuck and Phyllis and Bruce and Mary Rose Main and Delia June Veach attended a state Christian Endeavor rally in Ottumwa Saturday. They were the highlights of their trip at Sunday services. A program and box supper will be held at the Blue Front School on Thursday October 24 at 9:00. Ladies are asked to bring boxes for pies. Ardyca Hagerman, Teacher.
A program and pie supper will be held at Iconium school Friday October 25 at 7 30 pm Everyone is welcome Special music by Hazel Hellyer teacher.
Local social notes list visits and guests across several towns including Osceola, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Centerville, Mt. Pleasant, Knoxville, Burlington, Winterset, and Grand Island. Names include Herry Rueschau, Harry Pearson, Raul Lockman, Don Sutton, Elbert Lockman, Ella Hannam, Phyllis, Bill Luse, Claude Paris, Homer Callen, Deana, Mary Lou, W. B. Cal len, Opal, Madge Hough, Lois Brown, Gertrude Wilson, Fred Tillmont, K C Barghahn, J. D. Minnes, W. B. Stone, Seyrsboro, and Cpl. Robert Stone.
The Church of the Nazarene hosts a revival from Oct 20 to Nov 8, with Rev Hegstrom and Mrs Hegstrom of Des Moines as evangelist and special singers. Evening services start 7:30, pastor Warren E Burd invites the community to attend.
Delbert Donahoo has accepted an announcer position at radio station KBIZ in Ottumwa after a trip to the west. He weighed Seattle offers and worked at a Denver station but preferred the Midwest.
Mr and Mrs George Halden entertained the Kensington club and their husbands with a dessert lunch at their home last Thursday evening. The highlight was a game of rook with Carl Black achieving the high score. Guests included Mr and Mrs J L Johnson and Frank Main.
A teachers institute for rural teachers of Appanoose County was held Wednesday at Moravia high school under County Superintendent L. Johnson. An instructor from the State Teachers college provided seventh and eighth grade history lessons with local school classes as demonstration.
Mrs Karl Tuttle was honored by members of Methodist Sunday school class eight with a cooperative group event at the John Veach home. Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs C C Coulson and H K Smith led the program. a gift was presented to Mrs Tuttle who will teach another class. Twenty persons attended.
Tuga day evening October 22 at 8 00 p m. Ladies please bring boxes. Everyone welcome. Wgnda Hook Teacher.
Mr and Mrs Troy Adams announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday October 12 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing seven gourds twelve ounces and named Joanna Mr and Mrs Glen Lewar of Moline Illinois announce a daughter born October 15 at St Josephs hospital Centerville
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