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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

5

Democrats Plan Countywide Campaign Cavalcade Tour

Democratic candidates and supporters announce a two day countywide tour on Nov 1 and 2. The caravan visits Centerville, Cincinnati, Numa, Jerome, Asti Plano, Brazil, Myatto, Teonium, Rathbun, Moravia, Udell, Unionville, Moulton, Dean, Exline and Mystic with a midday lunch stop and a Wednesday evening rally at Miller's Hall in Mystic. Steven Carter and other candidates expected to speak.

Crisode Harry, Jennings Ike Snyder Appanhouse County Hugh Gurrsey Centerville Cincinatti Numa Jerome Asti Plano Brazil Myatto Noort Mystic Rathbun Mora Moravia Udell Unionville Moulton Miller’s Hall Steven Carter

Thank you note from Doris Boblenz to Moravia groups

A grateful message thanks the Moravia Rebekah lodge for a card and gift and expresses appreciation to the “garda,” chapel and others for a lovely sunshine basket. Mrs. Doris Boblenz extends sincere thanks for the thoughtful gestures.

Garda Moravia Rebekah Lodge Doris Boblenz

Farewell Dinner Honors Ben Ullems Sunday

A group of friends and neighbors gathered at the Ben Ullem home Sunday for a farewell dinner before they moved to their new home in Centerville.

The Ben Ullems Ben Ullem Farwell Centerville

82nd Chance Film at Evangelical church screening

The sound film 2nd Chance will be shown at the Evangelical United Brethren church on Wednesday evening October 25 at 7:45. The program lasts about 50 minutes and all are invited to attend.

Evangelical United Brethren Church

Pancake Supper Planned by Moravia Rebekah Lodge

Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 held a regular session at the 1 0 C F lodge hall with Noble Grand Bette Day presiding. Plans for a pancake supper on November 7 were discussed and tickets are on sale from any member or at the lodge. Pancakes sausage syrup butter and coffee will be served for 65 cents adults and 35 cents children, with free pancake flour gifts.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge No Regilar C. F Noble Grand Bette Day Ivan Harsh Paul Spencer Bishop Tae Roondeer Gerald Morgan Leonard Palmer Gene’ Lathan D. E. Bishop Migis Leo.Hoffman William Gardner Hallowe'en Leo. Hoffman

Robert Tarr Moves to Nursing Home Amid Illness

Mrs. Robert Tarr and Roberta visited Town City as Mr. Tarr, who is ill, moves to a nursing home. P. K. Horner accompanied them back to Iowa City Monday. plan is for Mrs. Tarr to stay with her daughter Mare.

Robert Tarr Roberta Town City Tarr P. Ki Horner Towa City Mr. Tarr Mare

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. K. E. Owens

Mrs Daphne Hilton hosted a pink and blue shower at her home on Wednesday night October 18 in honor of Mrs K Owens. Guests included Lucille Carter Irma Cartwright Ellen White Doris Hampton Eleanor Holder and Ethel Barrell. Prizes were given, refreshments served, and Mrs Owens received many gifts.

Daphne Hilton Owen Lucille Carter Irma Cartwright Ellen White Doris Hampton Eleanor Holder Ethel Barrell Mrs. Owen

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Notice

CurreneS Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa schedules Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Speaker Joe Griffin will visit the Moulton W 8S on Wednesday afternoon Nov 1 Those wishing to go contact Mrs William Gardner Wednesday Nov 1 is family church night with cooperative supper at 630 PM Each family brings their own table service and a covered dish Rev Bruland of the First Methodist Church of Alb ia will be the guest speaker

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Joe Griffin C. S Moulton William Gardner Bruland The First Methodist Church of Albia

Wesley Methodist Church Service Announcement

The Wesley Methodist Church schedules 10 30 a m church school and 9 45 p m morning worship with speaker Mr Joe Griffin.

Wesley Methodist Church Joe Griffin

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule and Youth Meeting

The Church of the Nazarene announces Rev C Keyes as pastor and Mrs Alice Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 and 11 00 morning worship at 11 00. Youth meeting at 7 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Reflective quote about saying the right thing.

Church of the Nazarene C. Keyes Alice Woodward

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Listed

Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Worship Service with sermon titled S Man's Sieve at 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship follows at 7:30 p.m. Evening Service Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Leo Wilson and Harold Mason invite members and friends to attend.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Leo Wilson Harold Mason

Church of Christ Moravia Schedule and Services

The Moravia Church of Christ, Billy Schaffner leads an 11:00 Bible school and Lord's Supper at 40:00. A 7:20 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting follows. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday an evangelistic service is conducted by Clarence Schaffner. Everyone is invited to attend all services.

Church of Christ Moravia Billy Schaffner Aim Ermon Clarence Schaffner

All roads lead to church on Sunday morning

Teconium Methodist notes that Sunday morning services draw people from many paths, echoing the old saying that roads converge at Rome. The piece reflects on community gathering, faith, and the role of the church in daily life.

Teconium Methodist Rome

Albia's Second Annual Free Pancake Day Friday

Albia prepares for a Friday pancake day with entertainment by Bill Austin the Longfellows and Harriet Molre. Aunt Jemima supervises pancake making as 40 local professionals host in Court House square from 10 to 4. Free pancakes syrup and butter served. WHO ethic entertainment at 2 o'clock.

Bill Austin Longfellows Harriet Molre Jemima Albia Burt Hou Court House

County Teachers to Hold Dinner Meeting in Centerville

Appanoose county teachers from town and rural areas are urged to attend the annual dinner meeting at the Continental hotel in Centerville on Monday October 30. Dinner starts at 7 30 with plates at one dollar reservations to Miss Audrey Bartle 545 North Main Street Centerville by October 27. Raymond D Stephens Iowa State Educational Association field representative will address the gathering with the subject Proposed Setting Legislation.

Appanoose County Continnental Centerville Audrey Bartle North Main Street Raymond ‘D. Stephens Iowa State Educational .Association

Eve of church night at E U B parlors program and singings

The regular monthly church night was held Friday at the E U B church parlors with Mrs Flora Jones and Mrs Ira Boyer in charge. The program included a Psalm reading, duets by Kathleen Halden and Viola Hammond, group singing led by Mrs M K Blackman, and observations about a sugar cane plantation near New Orleans by Ira Boyer. Reverend Leo Wilson directed games with refreshments served. Sunday school at 10 and public worship at 11 featured a sermon on Gods Peculiar People. Next Friday will be family church night with dinner and a marimba program by Miss Dorothy Coleman of Oskaloosa.

E.U.B Flora Jones Ira Boyer Dorothy’ Coleman Oskaloosa Jake Firkins Edwards

Bessie Burns Dies Monday at 68 in Moravia

Bessie Caroline McKern Burns 68 formerly of Apparioose county died Monday at 6 30 am at St Joseph hospital Centerville after weeks at home of daughter Burdette Ward. Born April 25 1882 in Nebraska to William H and Atthelia McKern she married William K Burns in 1903 who died January 29 1948. Survived by Virgil Burns Delhi California Ruby Tarr Kingston NY Edna Ward Moravia six grandchildren a brother Guy McKern Moravia and sister Grace Smith Des Moines Funeral services Tuesday Oct 24 at 2 PM at E U B church Moravia Turner funeral home Rev Leo Wilson officiating burial Salern Cemetery.

William Burns St.Joseph Hospital Centerville Burdette Ward California Bessie Caroline McKern Burns Nebraska William H Atthelia McKern William K. Burns Virgil Burns Delhi Ruby Tarr Kingston New York Edna Ward Moravia Patricia June Dorothy Lee David Burton Tarr Linda Carol Nancy Jo Janie Louise Ward Guy McKern Grace Smith Des Moines E.‘U.b Turner Funeral Home Leo Wilson Salern

Thank you for support during mother's illness and bereavement

The Burdetté Ward family Virgil Burns B F Tarr and families express gratitude for cards flowers and expressions of sympathy during the illness and recent death of their mother.

Burdetté Ward Virgil Burns B. F. Tarr

Sawvels Buy Former Sig Pence Property

Lester Sawvels Tuesday purchased the former Sig Pence Property along the street to the Milwaukee depot. The transaction awaits court approval before possession is transferred.

Sawvels SIG Pence Lester Sawvels Milwaukee

Food for Fun Theme Shaped Adult Homemaking

The adult homemaking class began its foods lessons Monday night with a discussion of family nutrition. The instructor demonstrated making an all purpose mix on Monday Oct 30. Food For Fun will be the lesson title and members are asked to bring their best ideas to share at roll call.

Progressive Club Cooperative Supper At Ward Home

Progressive Club members and guests gathered Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Ward for a cooperative supper. Bridge games produced prize winners Karl Tuttle, Chester Broshar, Mrs. Garnet Mc Donough, and Mrs. Theo Miller, with out of town guests Mrs. Nora Abegglen of San Diego and Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner of Los Altos.

Progressive Club N. R. Ward Karl Tuttle Chester Broshar Garnet McDonough Theo Miller Nora Abegglen San Diego Calif Kenneth Schreiner Los Altos

Double-Eight Club Hosts Hardtime Party in Centerville

Mr and Mrs Peart Broshar and Mr and Mrs Harold Mason entertained the Double-Eight club at a hardtime party at the Broshay home in Centerville Thursday evening. Prizes in the pitch and games went to Mrs Don Pettibone, Cecil Coulson, Mrs Cecil Coulson and Emil Halden.

Peart Broshar Harold Mason Broshay Centerville Don Pettibone Cecil Coulson Emil Halden

Milking Parlor Opens at Witt Farm Near Miller Church

The Witt family near Miller Church completed a modern milking parlor enabling four cows to be milked in about five minutes. The 12 by 50 foot concrete building includes milk storage, a refrigerated cabinet, a milking room with four stalls, a 3 foot deep pit, and automatic systems for washing, feeding, and milking. The Holstein herd, though not yet registered, includes cows bought for over 400 dollars each, with plans to milk 45 to 50 cows and register some stock. Ernest and Mrs. Witt, with three children, moved to the farm Friday from Deday, formerly the William Miller farm one mile south of Miller church.

Ray Witt Witt Ernest Witt Loretta Raymond Paul Miller William Miller Miller Church

Thelma Luse Weds Harold Hoffman at Albia church

Thelma Luse and Harold Hoffman united in marriage Thursday at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Albia. Rev. Carlton Spencer officiated the double ring ceremony as immediate families attended. The bride wore a black silk dress with a pink green and white print and pearls, with a pink carnation corsage. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Boyd Runnells and best man Leon Hoffman. A dinner followed at the Blue Bird Cafe, and the couple will reside in Moravia after a short honeymoon. Out of town guests included Allen Hiatt Mrs. Cleo Mack Edna Mae Luse Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Runnells and Mrs. Clarence Keltner Redfield.

Thelma Luse Harold Hoffman Evangelical United Brothern Church Albia Carlton Spencer Moravia Allen Hiatt Cleo -Mack Arid Edna Mae Luse Des Moines Boyd Runnells Clarence Keltner Redfield

Reverend Benson Speaks at Father Son Banquet

Mission Covenant Church pastor Reverend Casper Benson spoke at the Father Son banquet in Centerville on the theme Glorying or Boasting. The Evangelical United Brethren church hosted 92 attendees with Harold Mason as emcee and performances by Richard Mason Claude Hawk and the Van Zantes, as women from the church assisted serving.

Casper Benson Mission Covenant Church Centerville Evangelical United ‘Brethren Church Harold Mason Claude Hawk Richard Mason Bill Bishop Carl van Zante Ronald van Zante Robert Sloan Richard Blackmah

Milo Foster Honored At Birthday Dinner

The annual cooperative birthday dinner honoring Milo Foster, whose birthday was Saturday Oct 21, was held Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tisue, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stites of Coatsville, Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindsey and family of West Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Perry of Albia, who were afternoon callers.

Milo Foster J. P. Foster Harley Tisue Raymond Stites Coatsville Fred Lindsey West Grove Leonard Perry Albia

Golden Wedding for A C Vosburgh Couple

Mr and Mrs A C Vosburgh of Bussey celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a basket dinner at Bussey Methodist Church and open house at their home in the afternoon and evening all are invited to attend on Sunday Oct 29.

A. C. Vosburgh Bussey Bussey Methodist Church

Card of Thanks and Community Box Supper Notice

Thank you to all for cards letters and visits while I was in Kirksville hospital The event also notes a program and box supper at Maple Grove School on Thursday November 2 at 8 00 p m Ladies are asked to bring boxes Special music provided by Mrs Gretchen Ashby teacher

Kirksville A. E. Pence Maple Grove Gretchen Ashby

Box Supper and Program at Miller School

There will be a program and box supper at Miller School on Monday October 30 at 8 00 PM. Everyone invited. Ladies please bring boxes. Mrs Arlene Stephenson teacher.

Miller School Arlene Stephenson

Program and Social at Hilton Church Basement

Invital to a program and box supper at the Hilton Church Basement presented by Fairview School on Thursday evening October 23 at 7 30. Sandwiches will be served and ladies are urged to bring gages Verna Rouse in charge

Hilton Church Fairview School Verna Rouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. E. Owens Currenes Bessie Burns Hank Mank Pta Claus Rewaldin Hiatt Joyce Stocker Shirley Scott George Weak John Turner Aileen Martin Potts Bishop Bill McDanel Katherine Pettibone Ann Mr. Witt Waco Fox Ehgwa Rev. Benson MR. Foster
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