Winners announced in Moravia photo contest
On August 27 Lloyds Studio representative from Des Moines took many children's photos at the Moravia community building. Judges named prize winners including Joey Kaster first, Diane Kincade second, Arlene Thomas third, and Carol Jean Paxston fourth, all children of named parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Studio
St. Des Moines
Moravia
Joey Kaster
Orel Kaster
Diane Kincade
A. D. Kincade
Arlene Thomas
Albert Thomas
Carol Jean Paxston
Fay Paxston
Farewell for Platts Moves to Moravia Prompts Neighbor Party
A farewell gathering at the home of Mrs. Ella Platt and Faye drew friends and neighbors as they prepare to move to Moravia. Attendees shared refreshments of home made candy and pears while chatting and bidding them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Platt
Faye
Moravia
Chris Bogart
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
George Hiatt
Milo Foster
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Harley Tisue
Jean
Robert Tarr
Roberta
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Raymond Perry
Gary
Richard
B. C. Whitehead
Platt
Shower honors Mrs Roscoe Brown at stork party
Mrs Sarah Sandy with Mrs Max Martin hosted a stork shower at the Sandy home for Mrs Roscoe Brown. Contests and games provided amusement while gifts were opened and refreshments served. Attending were numerous guests and hostesses with others sending gifts from Unionville Canterville and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Sandy
Max Martin
Sandy Home
Roscoe Brown
Johnnie Whicker
J. P. Day
Ota Whicker
Bessie Brown
Unionville
Glen Fowler
Bill Laws
Dwayne Robinson
Charley Laws
Harry DuVall
Ralph Pfannebecker
Carl Pffan
Nebecker
Clifford Pfannebecker
Marion McCrory
Wilbert Johnson
Charles Broshar
Clarence Dowd
Ted Miller
Marvin Gardner
Vesta Qehler
Junior Donovan
Virgil Johnson
Curtis Bailey
Canterville
Sunshine Ladies Club Birthday Party for Henry Cordes
A Wiener roast Monday evening October 20 honored Henry Cordes birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gladfelder and families, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder and families, Gene Lathen, Gus Tisue and Randy Lee, Gene Tisue, Harley Tisue, Clyde Gladfeldey and families, Lyndon McDanel and families, Ray Harrison and Johnny Martin, Leon Burns and families, Paul Burns, Bert McKern, Gerald Hawk and families, and the hostess Mrs Henry Cordes and Mr Cordes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cordes
Keith Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Gene Lathen
Gus Tisue
Randy Lee
Gene Tisue
Harley Tisue
Clyde Gladfeldey
Lyndon McDanel
Ray Harrison
Johnny Martin
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Bert McKern
Gerald Hawk
Mr. Cordes
Munroe County Farm Calendar Highlights October Events
The Munroe County Farm Calendar lists Guilford and Pleasant Farm Bureau meetings with George Biros and Virgil Seviboers on October 2, a 4-H Banquet at the high school on October 4, the county Farm Bureau annual meeting at The Alta High School on October 23 at 8 p.m. A Manawa Township Forty Burds Meeting is set for October 25 and a Soil District List Puesta Meeting appears for October 29. A subscription to the Moraine Usien makes a Welcomes gift.
Old Foster school pie and candy supper advertised
A sequence of school notices promotes pie and candy socials at Old Foster Pleasant Hill New Hope Enon Moravia Coulson and Fairview schools with dates from October 24 to November 7. Teachers Ruth Taylor Lula R Tillmont Doris Long Fern Hudgins Daphan Wood and Hazel Hellyer invite you, require bring boxes pies candy or transfers, and welcome all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Foster School
Hazel Griffin
Pleasant Hill
Mystic
Tconium
Ruth Taylor
New Hope
New Hope School
Lula R. Tillmont
Enon School
Enon
Fern Hudgens
Fairview School
Moravia
Daphan Wood
Gibbons Violinist in ISU Teachers College Orchestra Debut
Miss Ruth Gibbons of Moravia plays the violin as a member of the 90 piece Iowa State Teachers College symphony orchestra. The group opens its season November 9 at 8 p m in the auditorium under conductor Frank W Hill, a noted musician and author who has judged Iowa music contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Ruth Gibbons
Moravia
Iowa State Teachers College
Gibbons
Frank W.W. Hill
Hill
Waterloo
Birthday Dinner Honors McAninch Birthday Crowd
Mrs. John McAninch hosted a Sunday dinner on October 5 to celebrate her husband John McAninch's birthday. Attendees included many local families from Albia Moulton and surrounding areas, with Charley Tarbell also honored for his birthday on the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAninch
Milo Smith
Ruey McAninch
Albia
Wendl Coulson
Moulton
Clyde Dicks
Charley Tarbell
Harold Huff
Norma
Frank Tarbell
Berle Beaty
Bonnie
Addie’ Rose
Dean
Jay Argo
John Win
Aninch
Charlotte
Charles
Jim McAninch
Connie
Max
Rosa Beaty
Edna Nash
Margarit Hull
John Me
Charley
John
Brough
Dinner Party Honors Ira Boyer Before California Visit
A dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. K. H. L. Pearson celebrated Mrs. Pearson's father Ira Boyer who will visit his brothers in California and Washington. Guests included Mont Main and Mary Rose, Frank Swaim, Homer Hamilton, Earl Boyer and family, Carolyn, Judy, Kenny, Ronald Boyer, and Richard Goughnear. The evening featured progressive Rock with prizes awarded to Ulmount Main and Earl Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. H. L. Pearson
Ulmount Main
Earl Boyer
Missionary Girls Guests at Albia Guild Meet
The Evangelical United Brethren Church missionary guild for girls, sponsored by Mins Mabel Coulkin, visited Albia Thursday evening. After a brief program, they attended a social hour at the guild meeting. Mrs Earl Rabuck and Fred Bussill accompanied the group to Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mssionery Guild
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mins Mabel Coulkin
Albia
Tweir Bart
Wes Lick
Rey
Earl Rabuck
Fred Buss Hilled
Albis
Mrs Ray Lockman honored with funeral services
Mattie Florence Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Kaster was born June 21 1905 in Appanouse County Iowa and died Oct 14 1947 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after two years of illness She married Ray Lockman on Oct 10 1923 and had one daughter Phyllis Irene Both parents siblings and many relatives survive Funeral services conducted by Rev Luther W Childs were held Oct 7 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia Burial followed in Moravia cemetery Card of Thanks from Ray and Phyllis Lockmon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Florence Kaster
Win Kaster
Appanouse County
Iowa
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ray Lockman
Phyllis Irene Lockman
Vernie
Albia
Doyle
Hester
California
Russell
Des Moines
Bernadine
Ottumwa
Jackie
Jerry
Mystic
Baptist Church of
Blakesburg
Luther W. Childs
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
First, Baptist Church of
Family Gathering at Frank Wilson Home
A group of cousins gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson for a cooperative dinner with Mrs. Hattie Woodruff of Des Moines. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Felton and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith, Mrs. Anna Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Hinton and daughter Mary Alice of Albia, Mrs. Harold Drake and Donnie and Gale from St. Petersburg Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fulkerson of Mystic. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Francis Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Versal Smith and daughter Karen Jean of Watertown South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Hattie Woodruff
Des Moines
Harry Felton
Helen
Lester Smith
Anna Smith
Gail Hinton
Mary Alice
Albia
Harold Drake
Donnie
Gale
St. Petersburg
Roy Fulkerson
Mystic
Francis Smith
Versal Smith
Karen
Jean
Watertown
S. D
Hilton Husky Hustling Hustlers Club Meeting Report
Monroe Township 4 H club met at Claude Rogers home on October 20 to elect officers and plan next year’s program. Attending were James N Wilson John A Wilson Paul Wilson John Koffman Alec Koffman Thomas Koffman Michael Wasko Harold Rogers and Bob McGinnis with wife and baby. Alec Hoffman elected president Harold Rogers vice president Edwin Clark secretary treasurer John A Wilson reporter and historian. Old officers were John Koffmen James W 1 Alec Koffman and John Wilson. Refreshments by Miss Donna Rogers and Mrs Bob McGinnis. Meeting adjourned by John A Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Claude Rogers
James N. Wilson
John A. Wilson
Paul Wilson
John Koffman
Alec Koffman
Thomas Koffman
Michael Wasko
Harold Rogers
Bob McGinnis
Alec Hoffman
Edwin Clark
John Koffmen
James W 1
John Wilson
Donna Rovers
Wedding Anniversary Dinner Attended by Multiple Families
Mrs. Luse and family attended the wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. W H George of Folele held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fore Heaton in Crestun. All living descendants gathered, including eight grandchildren, with many relatives present and plans noted for future family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Codyne
Ronell Woodward
Karen
Ronnie
Luse
W H. George
Folele
Heaton
Crestun
Couble
George Ete
Lupe
Public sale notices from Moravia area farms and auctions
Multiple upcoming sales listed with dates in late October and early November. Mangile auctions household goods in Unionville on Saturday October 25 at 1:00 PM. Bert Drake promotes 83 head of livestock sale near Moravia on Tuesday October 28. Roy Scott closing-out sale near Moravia on October 28. A. W. Kincade sale near Moravia on October 29. Earl Boyer and George Hiatt sale near Moravia on October 30. I. F. Clester sale November 1. L. C. Hamilton sale November 3. R A Faber sale of purebred stock at Albia sale farm November 6. Catalogs and ad details provided by The Moravia Union. ads encourage sale bill printing by The Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangile
Unionville
Nelle Gates
Bert Drake
Moravia
U. S. Mangle
Roy Scott
Don Pettibone
Centerville
Earl Boyer
George Hiatt
Boyer Farm
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Ladies Lunch at Earl Boyer Sale
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau Ladies will serve lunch at the Earl Boyer sale on October 30, 1947. Readers are asked to bring pies and notes mention Mrs. Ernest Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
Earl Boyer
Ernest Hiatt
Sunday School and Worship Services at Local Churches
Two churches list Sunday School times at 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Possible midweek prayer and Bible study sessions at 7:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 7:00 a.m. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Chapters to be studied include Matthew 16 17 and 13. AN are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
M. H. Johnson
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
H. B. Lewis
Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule
Earl Raruck pastor leads services and activities at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Music and preaching at 7:20 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. We invite you to come to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Raruck
Harold Mason
Moravia Methodist Church Service and Events Summary
Moravia Iowa Methodist Church schedule lists Sunday School 10:00, preaching 11:00, M Y F G 6:00, evening projector slides. Bill Harris to play trumpet during warning preaching. Special November visit by Meredith and joint Moravia Wesley high meeting. Rally Oct 26 to Ottumwa and Wesley church. District M Y P Fellowship at Albia. evening at Plain opening the plea church. Rally Day and offerings at Wesley Chapel and Moravia Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arace Methodist
Moravia
Iowa
John C, Davis
M.Y.F.G
Bill Harris
Meredith
Wesley
Ottumwa
Wesley Church
Bishop Brashgies
M.Y.P
Meaday
Navy
Bishop Bra
Albia
When You Have Guests The Union Requests Names
Readable fragments urge including guest names in The Union. The note mentions Bayobe and new ways to bring or send information for publication.
Dr Snead's 23000 Mile Europe Tour From Rockford
Dr J Richard Sneed minister at Court Street Methodist Church Rockford Illinois returned to his pulpit after a ten week leave during which he traveled 23000 miles in Europe 15000 by air. He spoke of democracy and Europe’s recovery hope and noted travels through ten countries Palestine Egypt and Transjordan. He described a people’s tour using a chartered plane and eight weeks of independent travel to reach restricted areas amid ongoing conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Sneed
Court Street Methodist Church
Rockford
Illinois
Moravia
Richland
Iowa
Europe
Sneed
Dr. Sneed
Holland
Germany
Poland
Greece
France
Italy
Egypt
Palestine
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
England
Switzerland
Church World Service
New York
Inter- Church Aid Department
World Council of Churches
Geneva
Athens
Ministry of the Interior
Women's Society Institute Meets in Lovilia Iowa
Mrs Fred Riges of Ames presides over the W S C S of the Evangelical United Brethren church with officials and delegates from Albia Ames and Kansas City. The Iowa Branch Institutes visit ten districts across the state with Lovilia hosting the first session and Des Moines Marshalltown Ames Ralston Moville Webster City Waterloo Sumner Cedar Rapids Muscatine sharing hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Riges
Ames
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Carleton Spencer
Albia
Youths Fellowship
Stanley Williams
Kansas City
New Mexico
Iowa
Towa
Ifhey Wire
Louilia
St. Andrews
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Ralston
Moville
Webster City
Waterloo
Sumner
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Zell Catlen
Lovilla
Harold Vance
E. G. Hawk
Zell Callen
Fred Hammond
Mabel Coulson
Charles Coffin
U. QO. Main
Double Eight Club entertains members at Meson home
The Double Eight Club members were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meson with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner assisting. Prizes in cards went to PayHis Bioshar, T. J. Luse, L. F. Bisby and Marie E. B. Religious refreshments included witches pumpkins pie whipped cream and coffee. Tables were attractively arranged to Halloween theme. Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Ward were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight
Harold Meson
Bert Turner
PayHis Bioshar
T. J. Luse
L. FL Bisby
Marie
Alloween Setsea
Burdette Ward
Homecoming for athlete after injury layoff
A sports figure returns home after an extended absence due to injury. The athlete had been sidelined since October 6 and is now reported emerging at the Werks Tut deli ees The Boag Uy.oore, marking a notable comeback for the team.
Wedding Bells In LaPorte City For Weatherly McQuilkin
Wanda Lou Weatherly and Kirk McQuilkin wed at LaPorte City Methodist Church in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. C Jensen. Attendees included relatives from Waterloo Moravia Udell and Gorden. reception for 126 followed in church social rooms. couple to reside on a farm south of LaPorte City after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte City Methodist Church
Wanda Lou Weatherly
Dwight Weatherly
LaPorte City
Kirk McQuilkin
J. G. McQuilkin
Waterloo
C. Jensen
Methodist Church
Clifford Burr
Mildred Casey
Don Kirsehbaum
Graydon Me
Quilkin
Maid of Honor
Roger Bremer
Elmer Rasche
Earl McQuown
Graydon McQuilkin
Moravia
M. E. McDanel
Cyril McDanel
Clair
Gaylord McDanel
Richard and
Leon
Doyle McDanel
Freddie Gorden
Doris
Udell
Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
The regular Legion auxiliary meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Legion post home with 19 present. Mrs. Harold Burton presided. Mrs. Gerald Morgan reported on the membership drive. Mrs. Lee Wistt summarized the 5th District Convention at Creston. Mrs. Burton acted as page. Members voted on refreshments and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Harold Burton
Gerald Morgan
Lee Wistt
Creston
Burton
Howard Smith
J. P. Day
C. McFatridge
Son
Knoxville
Ota Whicker
Lee Hiatt
Cass
Harley Tisue
Nouv
C.M. McFatridge
Fujal
Hospital
Chariton Township Park Bureau Meeting Held at California School
A local gathering at the California school home saw Director Hallison reelected to lead the Chariton Township Park Bureau. Attendees praised the event as a collaborative community effort with reports on recreational programs and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuiteu
California
Hallison
Hasald
Services Today For Rev. Ellis
Funeral services are set for the Rev. Chas L. Ellis at Moravia Methodist church this Thursday at 2:00 p m. The 73 year old Red Oak resident died suddenly at home. He is survived by daughter Esther and son in Griswold, five grandchildren, and was preceded in death by his wife in 1936. Body lies in state at Turner Funeral Home. burial at Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
Chas. L. Ellis
Red Oak
Moravia
Esther Johnson
Griswold
Turner Funeral Home
Cincinnati
Eastern Stars Hold Friendship Meeting in Moravia
A friendship meeting of the O E S was held in Moravia Friday evening with guest officers in charge. Maxine Smith and Louise Wolf were candidates and Linda and Merrill Coulson sang a welcome song while presenting a gift to each guest officer. Mia. George Winsler sang a solo. About 130 attended from Bussey Louilla Albia Moulton Centerville and Mystic. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Moravia
Maxine Smith
Louise Wolf
Linda
Merrill Coulson
Mia
George Winsler
Bussey
Louilla
Albia
Moulton
Centerville
Mystic
ETC Club Holds Meeting in Albinia
Members of the ETC club held a cooperative dinner Thursday at the home of Mrs. Harold Kauslich in Albin. After dinner the regular meeting followed with roll call Believe It or Not. Mrs. John Johnson led the entertainment and Mrs. A C Main reviewed a book. The mystery Lex was solved by Mrs. Leonard Palmer, with guests Miss Imogene Hiatt Mrs. Homer Beasley and Thelma Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Harold Kauslich
Albin
John Johnson
A. C. Main
Lex
Leonard Palmer
Imogene Hiatt
Homer Beasley
Thelma Luse
Friday Dinner Guests at Charles Johnson's Home
Mrs W W Zahniser and Mr and Mrs Ivan Zahniser with baby from Montrose Colorado visited Oskaloosa relatives including Leo Fox. A dinner in their honor was held at Chas Johnson home with the Rouses and Jay and Jay of Oskaloosa attending. The Zahnisers stayed overnight at the Rouses before departing. Mrs Webb Zahniser remained for a longer visit with her daughter and sisters in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Zahniser
Ivan Zahniser
Baby
Montrose
Colo
Leo Fox
Oskaloosa
Chas. Johnson
Jay
Lewis Rouse
Rouses
Monroe County 4-H Holds Annual Banquet to Launch New Year
Monroe County 4-H held its annual banquet at Albia High School's old gym. Ruth Bires and James Wilson spoke as 4-H officers and Dr R A Smith, Kathryn McCord, John Koffman, and others received awards for outstanding 4-H achievements. Committees announced plans for a new enrollment contest running through November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Albia High School
Ruth Bires
James Wilson
R. A. Smith
Smith Hospital
Albia
Kathryn McCord
John Koffman
Jerry Line- Weaver
Homer Berry
Lloyd Goode
Paul D. Peterson
Arangements
Feveal
Roy Himedick
Ruth Birns
James Foster
John Koft- Man
Herbert Betts
Clint Swarts
Denzil Patton
Fnvitarions
Sendiver
Frank Wilon
Bob Mc-Ginals
Birth Announced For Barbara Jean Dissinger
Mr and Mrs Harry Dissinger of Perry welcome daughter Barbara Jean born December 17 at a hospital in Address. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Protas Afien Raub of Aiwa and Mrs Blumen stuck deftly for Ferry to Wed at the Diasiangeride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dissinger
Perry
Briday
Meo
Blumen
Ferry
Diasiigeride
Protas Afien Raub
Aiwa
Barbara Jean
Gember 17
Adreste
Rubb
Gil Mya Hady Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Platts
Sunshine Ladies Club
Munroe County Farm Calendar
California School
Doris Long
Moravia High School
Coulson School
Hazel Hellyer
Hethday
Meaninch
Ira Boyer
Jesus
Ray
Phyllis Lockmon
Hilton
A. W. Kincade
Lee R. Benz
Douglas Township
I. F. Clester
L. C. Hamilton
R. A. Faber
Moravia Union
R. A. Faber & Sons
Cavrcars
Church of the Nazarene
Dr. Snead
W.S.C
Lovilia
Double 5 Club
Hoski'b
R. F E. Cummins
Mike’ Gray
Mr. Cummins
Mike
Sam Gray
Grandpa Cummins
Chariton Pownship Parm Bureau
Meei's
Rev
Ellis
Charles Johnson
Flight
Eta
Ava Bern
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