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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

5

Moravia Fades in Season Opener Against Melrose

Moravia's high school basketball team opened the season with a 45 to 29 loss to Melrose, and the second string fell 47 to 22. Coach Jim Morrison expects improved form by next Wednesday at the home gym as Melrose, state champions, showed superior ball handling. Bill Harris led Moravia with seven points on two baskets and three free throws.

Moravia Melrose Jim Morrison Bill Harris Curran Moravia Fe FF vTp Foster Ra Moore Pasovich Kaster P. Dicks V. Kaster Rabuck Wolf Q DuVall D. Dicks Potts Melrose FY PF Ao Coleman Currie .__ a O'Conner Murphy Sinclair McDowell _ a Coady Kasper Waunella Perry Betty Vance Rita Jean Gardner LaVonn Sandra Card

Church Night at EUB Church Honors Rev Rebuck and Bruce

About forty attendees joined the regular monthly church night program and reception at the Evangelical United Brethren church Friday honoring Rev Earl Rebuck and Bruce. Mrs. Murdy presided as group singing, scripture reading, prayers and presentations filled the program.

Earl Rebuck Bruce Evangelical United Brethren Church Wendell Murdy M. K. Blackman Charles Coffin Rabuck Margaret Mary Eilen Condis Janiy Sawyer Johnny Murdy Kathleen Hulton Viola Hallimond

Martins announce Barbara Ann Broshar Arthur Boeckelmann engagement

Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to Arthur Boeckelmann Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Boeckelmann Sr of St Louis Missouri The wedding is set for November 24 at Moravia Methodist Church Both parties work at Lambert Field in St Louis.

Barbara Ann Broshar Paul Broshar Barbara Ann Arthur Boeckelmann Jr Arthur Boeckelmann Sr St. Louis Moravia Methodist Church Miss Broshar Mr. Boeckelmann Lambert Field

Father and Son Banquet at Methodist Church

The Father and Son banquet will be held in the Methodist church basement Tuesday evening November 1 at 6 30. The speaker will be Mr. Robert Norberg of Albia. Tickets are on sale at Lee Hiatt's station and must be purchased by Monday noon October 31. Fathers, honor your son for an evening of fellowship.

Methodist Church Robert Norberg Albia Lee Hiatt Horrow

Gladfelders to Note Golden Anniversary in Centerville

Former Moravia residents Mr and Mrs D W Bert Gladfelder will celebrate their golden wedding at 538 Park Ave Centerville on Sunday Oct 30 with open house from 2 to 5 PM Mrs Gladfelder was Nora Hiatt They will be joined by their six children Audrey and Glen Centerville Claude Steamboat Springs Colorado and Rus Ben Vetiiatag ary of Rockford

Moravia D. W Bert) Gladfelder Park Ave Centerville Gladfelder Nora Hiatt Gladfelders Audrey Glen Claude Steamboat Springs Colo Rus- Ben Vetiiatag -Ary Rockford

Local Boys Attend National Convention Trip to Kansas City

Thomas Proctor, Larry Kaster and Johnny Proctor with Mr. Bell left Moravia at 5:30 Monday for a three day trip to Kansas City to attend the National F A convention. They arrived at 11:30 and toured Municipal Airport Union Station City Hall and Swift Packing company. The group stayed at the Victory Hotel and began the return trip about 8:00 Wednesday, arriving Centerville about 2:00 p.m. A recording of the journey was made for rebroadcast Thursday morning.

Thomas Proctor Larry Kaster Johnny Proctor Mr. Bellman Moravia Kansas City Municipal Airport Union Station City Hall Swifts

To Hold Cooking School Today

Moravia community hall hosts a cooking and food preservation class this Thursday at 2:00 pm by Town Southern Utilities with home economist Mrs. Esther Sears demonstrating efficient electric stove use and freezing methods. Attendees may win prizes and gain up to date preparation techniques.

Moravia Town Southern Utilities Company Esther Sears

Dies at Ft. Madison Louis N Van Dorin 66

Louis Newton Van Dorin 66 died at University hospital Iowa City October 17 to October 20 funeral held at Clem ents Chapel Ft. Madison with Rev Oren Baker interment in Oakland cemetery He lived near Salem and Argyle Iowa leaving wife Mae Fould of Albia now of Ft Madison four sons two daughters grandchildren one brother Charles Moravia two sisters and several nieces and nephews Attendees included Mrs Roy Matherly and Mrs Arthur Van Burin of Mystic

Louis Newton van Dorin Wesbor University Hospital Iowa City Oet Clements Chapel Pt. Madison Oren Baker Church of the Nazarene Oakland Cemetery Ft. Madison Spene Salem Argyle Iowa Mae Fould Albia Ft. Madson Charles Moravia Dda Henderson Densie Ehuwee Wilshore Roy Matherly Muravie Mio Arthus van Burin Mystic

Large Concrete Feeding Floors Built West of Moravia

Farmers west of Moravia build extensive concrete feeding floors on the J E King farm and at Ralph Turner’s nearby barns. The King floor measures about 40 by 80 feet with an adjacent 20 by 50 foot strip, using nearly 100 tons of gravel and 429 sacks of cement. Turner poured a similar extension across his south barn, adding about 250 sacks of cement. The floors aim to speed gains, improve manure handling, reduce feed waste, and ease feeding in all weather.

Moravia J.E. King King Chris Bogart King Farm

A A A Corn Bins Erected At Moravia For Government Stored Grain

The A A A steel bins near the Milwaukee depot in Moravia are being erected and filled with government sealed corn. Eight bins were filled by Wednesday morning totaling about 27 500 bushels. Each bin holds 3300 to 3500 bushels and the project aims to reserve corn in case of a crop failure next year. Other government lines are in Plano Centerville and Moulton.

A.A.A Moravia Milwaukee Udell Plano Centerville Moulton

ETC Club Rook Party At Burtons Home

The ETC club held a Thursday evening rook party on October 20 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Burton. Assisting hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith, with guests Mr. and Mrs. Frank Will Som Were. Mrs. Edns Johnson won the ladies prize and Frank Wilson the men's prize amid progressive rock. Homemade ice cream and cake closed the evening.

E.T.C. Club Curtis Burton Zell Callen Lester Smith Prank Will Som Edns Johnson Frank Wilson

New Hope Program and Supper Draws Strong Attendance

The New Hope school Friday evening offered a program and supper despite bad weather. Funds of 127.06 were raised from box and refreshment sales and gate receipts, benefiting the event. Mrs. Fern Hudgens is the teacher.

NEW Hope Fern Hudgens

Frank Woodward Buys Three Angus Cows

Frank Woodward of Moravia recently purchased three purebred Aberdeen Angus cows from Ernest West, also of Moravia.

Frank Woodward Moravia Ernest West

Birth Announcement for Baby Girl in Iowa Community

Mr. and Mrs. Schaffner of Bellerton Iowa report the birth of a baby girl on Bet. 28. The mother and child are doing well. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hiner of Ockdale Iowa and Mrs. Louis Schaffner of Muravia.

OG. Schaffner Bellerton Towa Gil Huth Uid Lew Hiner Ockdale Dewa Louis Schaffner Muravia

Poultry and Corn Borer Topics at Moravia Night School

Ames poultry extension specialist Mr Davis spoke on Poultry Management at the Moravia adult evening school on Oct 26. A session on Hybrid Hogs followed. Next meeting Nov 2 covers corn borer control. prizes and certificates awarded for eight or more attendances. Meetings run Wednesdays at 8 pm at Moravia High School. last session Nov 30.

Davis Ames Moravian Adult Moravia High School

Rebekah Lodge Honors Mr and Mrs C A Turner

Moravia Rebekah lodge No 404 held a regular meeting at the C C F hall with Mrs Harold Hudgens in charge. After a brief business session a social evening followed with members from Rebekah and Oddfellow lodges and families attending. Prizes went to Ray Ellison and Mrs Leonard Palmer. Progressive Youk was played at five tables. Committees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Pfunnebecker and Mrs Albert With eby among others.

Harold Hudgens Noble Grand Moravia Ralph Pfunnebecker Albert Withe Iby Paul Spencer

Notice of Masons Meeting in Appariouse County

The Appariouse County Master Masons announce a Thursday meeting at More Misery Phill. Interested members are urged to attend for head meeting planning.

Moravia Halloween Party Monday Night

The Moravia community is invited to a Halloween party at 7:30 Monday evening with a 4:00 parade. Prizes will be awarded for funniest, hardest to guess, and prettiest costumes across three age groups, plus games and prizes for all. Sponsored by the Booster Club and American Legion with Auxiliary assistance.

Moravia American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs George Winsler Hurt in Stair Fall

Mrs George Winsler suffered painful bruises and a sprain to her foot and ankle after falling down a flight of stairs on Wednesday evening October 19. A cast was applied to her foot and ankle the following Monday and will stay on for two weeks. Arman Ward is assisting Mr Winsler in the store.

George Winsler Arman Ward Inster

Halloween Party At Carole Broshar Home

Misses Carole Broshar and Nellie DuVall hosted a Halloween party in the Broshar basement Monday evening. Guests in costume admired the decorations and prizes went to Viola Hammond for best costume with Mitzi Sawyer and Kathryn McDanel for funniest outfits. Games included progressive rook with high score going to Bill Bishop and low to Twyla Foster. refreshments featured hot dogs pickles pop candy and popcorn balls.

Carole Broshar Nellie DuVall Broshar Viola Hammond Mitzi Sawyer Kathryn McDanes Bill Bishop Twyla Foster Twyla Fosster Roberta Benz Kathleen Halden Gwendolyn Underwood Joyce Martin Judy Martin Kathryn McDanel George Turner Steve Pasovich Wayne Wolf Veril Kaster Wendell Condra Larry Kaster Leon McDanel Paul Wilson

Kensington Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Jay Gehler

Mrs Jay Gehler hosted the Kensington club Thursday afternoon October 20. The program featured a Halloween poem read by Mrs Carl Black and group singing. The hostess served pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream Halloween candies and coffee during the social hour.

Jay Oehler Kensington Club Carl Black

Layette Shower Held for Mrs Lester Strank in Layette Party

A layette shower honored Mrs Lester Strank at the home of Mrs Richard Tubugh on Wednesday afternoon October 19. Guests played games and enjoyed pumpkin pie with whipped cream coffee orangeade and mints. Attendees included Eleanor Miller Ardis Walter Clara Andrews Ive Strunk Eleanor Burton Violet DeMay and many more. Givers listed by name and some unable to attend sent gifts.

Henor Lester Strank Richard ‘Tublugh Eleanor Miller Ardis Walter Clara Andrews Ive Strunk Eleanor Burton Violet DeMay Freda Lenora Paris Lovell Reagan Norma McDonough Teddy Eyrtene Davis Lorette Tublugh Jarry Tubaugh Eva Miller Betty Struuk Beverly Cecil Tudlock Jemna Tubeuga Venetah Tubsaugh Ruby Tolbert Bertha Miller Leota Funter Mre John Tadlock Ariene Bleptictiooss Billie Tubaugh Marie Thbasgt

Moravia Firemen Ball to Crown Queen and Aid Equipment

Moravia hosts the second annual Firemen's Ball on Friday night November 18 with a stage program and dancing at the high school auditorium. Proceeds fund a portable pump and hoses for the fire department, with queen voting by admission tickets and community popularity. An auction sale and God’s Portion bazaar at the Moravia Methodist church community building on November 9 support church programs.

The Methodist Church Ln Moravia W.S.C Moravia

Moravia Graduate Weds at Seymour

Moravia high school graduate Mabel Lucille Sager wed Charles DeWayne Moore in a candlelight ceremony at Seymour Methodist Church Iowa. The couple, both 1940s graduates, will reside on Moore family farm near Melrose after a brief wedding trip.

Bonnie Cramblll Betty Sterner Muscatine Sterner Moore Seymour High School American Institute |F Commerce Davenport South America Moravia High School Future Farmers of America Melrose

Progressive Club notes and social figures

Mrs Karl Tuttle hosted Progressive Club members at her home on Tuesday with pleasant refreshments. Mr and Mrs Chet Broshar hosted a cooperative dinner on October 20 with husbands as guests. Howard Smith and Mrs Lester Brain were high scorers. Mr and Mrs Ted Oehler and friends departed last Thursday for a southern States sightseeing trip.

Karl Tuttle Progressive Club Chet Broshar Howard Smith Lester Brain Ted Oehler Fairfield

Halloweeners Take Notice Public Property Respect

Public notice from Mayor P. K. Horner urges residents to avoid damaging property and to keep the city in good condition during Halloween celebrations.

Public notice on ditch and ash disposal urged by mayor Horner

City officials urge residents to keep Brader ditches clear of leaves and grass and to pile ashes in rear of their property. The notice, signed by Mayor Horner, stresses communal cleanup for improved drainage and safety.

Brader K, Horner

Card of Thanks for Legion Aux and Garden Club

A grateful note thanks the Legion Auxiliary Garden Club and the Garden Club pal from Reusington and others who sent labels and well wishes. The writer expresses appreciation for the support and encouragement received.

Legion Aux. Hiary Garden Club Reusington Club Tne

W.8.C.S. Holds Monthly Meeting October 19

W.8.C.S. met Wednesday afternoon Oct. 19 at Marjory Coulson’s home with 23 members and one guest. Devotions by Louise Wolf. Olive Tomlin led the topics Wisdom is priceless and What is wisdom. Bertha Broshar led the program Christ, the Cornerstone of Our Schools. Mrs. Warner Muir from Los Angeles spoke on missionary groups. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served by the hostess and helpers.

W.8.c.s Marjory Coulson Louise Wolf Olive Tomlin Bertha Broshar Warner Muir Los Angeles Calif Cameron Oliver Tomlin

Basket Dinner to Honor Mrs. W. B. Ireland

Friends of Mrs. W. B. Ireland of Fairfield honor her eightieth birthday on Sunday October 30 at the Fairfield Methodist church. A one o'clock basket dinner precedes a 2:30 program. Mrs Ireland, with the late Rev W B Ireland, served Moravia Wesley Chapel and Unionville circuit fifty years ago. District W S C S president Mrs R K M Stout invites former friends and families to attend.

W. B. Ireland Fairfield

Program and Candy Supper at Showers School

Program and candy supper at Showers school Friday evening features special music. Navy theme noted with a request for ladies to bring boxes. Refreshments afterward. Robert Foster, teacher, listed as contact.

Navy Robert Foster

Program and WAIS at Blue Prout School Yearsday Evening

A school program at Blue Prout School will be followed by WAIS on Yearsday evening. Hazel Heyer, the teacher, invites everyone to attend.

Blue Prout Hazel Heyer

Program and Box Supper at Maple Grove School

A community program and box supper will be held at Maple Grove on November 3 at 8 00 pm. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Mrs Raycioud Ashby, teacher, oversees arrangements.

Maple Grove Uaa Leiuies Raycioud Ashby Teechor

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MHS E.U.B. Church Desna Mibonough Jo Ellen Biostar Myr Hudgens Des Moines L. N. van Dorin E.T.C Flight Stork Rebekah Lodge C. A. Turner Jay Gehler Layette Seymour Ver City P. K. Horner Frogram & Box
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