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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

7

Plan Gala Party For Young People In Mora Via

A Halloween and Masquerade party for Mora via area children will start 7 45 p m Saturday Oct 30 at the community building. Sponsored by Mora via Booster club The American Legion Legion auxiliary school churches and Farm Bureau. Children are to wear masks and parade around the square with prizes for best costumes. High school and grade groups compete for scariest prettiest funniest and hardest to guess. After prizes high schoolers go to the Legion home for games. grade children stay for evening entertainment. Everything free.

Moravia Legion Home

Birthday Dinner for Rodger Dale Miller

A birthday dinner was held Sunday October 24 at Mrs J Thompson home in honor of Rodger Dale Miller. Attendees included Elsie Clester Roy Richard Vern Stevens and family members. Rodger celebrated his fourth birthday with two cakes baked by his mother and grandmother. They departed in the evening wishing him many more birthdays.

J. Thompson Aitie Rodger Dale Miller Rodger Dale Vern Stevens Centerville Elsie Clester Roy Richard D. J. Thompson Tommy Bobby Joe Meade Robinson

Double Eight Bas Halloween Party at Coulton Home

Members of the Double Eight club hosted a tacky Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coulton with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Emil Halden. Four card tables played. prizes went to Mrs. Don Pettibone, T. J. Luse, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason. Best costumes prizes to Howard Evans and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. Refreshments fit the season were served.

Double Eight Cecil Coulton Emil Halden Don Pettibone T. J. Luse Harold Mason Howard Evans Kenneth Condra

Progressive Bridge Club Meets at Smith Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Smith Mr and Mrs George Winaler and Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan entertained Progressive bridge club members at the Smith home Tuesday evening Five tables were at play High score prizes went to Mrs Theo Miller and Leater Brain Halloween themed refreshments were served.

Howard Smith George Winaler Gerald Morgan Progressive Bridge Club Smith Home Theo Miller Leater Brain

Progressive Club Holds Annual Guest Party

The Progressive club hosted its annual guest party on Thursday evening October 21 at Mrs. Margery Tracy's home. Five tables of games were played with guest prizes awarded to Mrs. Raymond Ashby and club prizes to Mrs. Gerald Morgan. Refreshments were served by several members including Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. John Dike.

Progressive Club Margery Tracy Raymond Ashby Gerald Morgan Tracy John Dike John Veach Howard Smith Paul Broshar Norman Ward

E T C Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Firkins

Mrs George Firkins hosted the E T C Club on Thursday October 21. Mrs Charles Johnson won the mystery box and Mrs Albert Veach organized the entertainment followed by a social hour and refreshments.

George Firkins E. T. C. Club Charles Johnson Albert Veach

Brownwon School Hosts Friday Night Program and Supper

Brownwon school presents a program and box supper Friday at 8:00 p m. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Contact Bill Lise, teacher, at 4412 for details.

Brownwon School

Appanoose County Proficiency Club Meet At Moravns Music Hall

The Appanoose County Proficiency Club will meet at Moravns Music Hall Thursday evening October 1 at 7 30 First and Eepaid deyiers Hel Waenstop of Centerville is president and G Botridge is secretary 4512 Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodges No 252 AF A M Monday evening November 2 at 7 30 Visiting brothers welcome Harold Mason W N C C Colson Secretary

Appanoose County Profitiency Club Moravns Musouc Hel Waenstop Centerville G. BD Otridge Antiquity A. M Brothers Welccome Harold Mason W. N C. C. Colson

Plan to Organize Independent Basketball Teams

Plans are underway to form two independent basketball teams this season. The Legionnaires will be limited to Basil Cowell Post veterans, while the D-X Oilera will welcome other players. Open dates are set with Supt. Hickman, with games against Independent Amateur Veteran and junior college teams from nearby towns. First practice and meeting at the high school gym Friday night Oct 29 at 7:30.

Legionnaires Basil Cowell D-X Oilera Supt. Hickman

American Legion Holds Regular Meeting and Plans Events

Regular Legion meeting drew good attendance with chili served by Lee Hiatt and Maurice Walter. A Dutch lunch is planned for Nov 8. A four week cribbage tournament began Wednesday evening and invites both ladies and men to participate. A committee including Harry Woodward Zell Callen and Howard Smith was named to arrange upstairs rooms. Donkey basketball was discussed and slated for after the new year.

Legion Lee Hiatt Maurice Walter Harry Woodward Zell Callen Howard Smith

Moravians on Music Recital Program at Centerville First Church

Mrs. W. M. Read presented her pupils at the Centerville First Methodist church Sunday with Moravian students including Margaret Condrea Joan Fox Bill Bishop Mary Rose Main and George Tracy among those performing. Moravia attendees listed three families and several guests and friends including Kenneth Condra Art Fox Joe Harvey Marjory Tracy Lester Brain Charles Coffin A. O. Main Delma Veach Patty Halden and D. E. Bishop with guests John May.

W. M. Read First Methodist Church Centerville Margaret Condrea Joan Fox Bill Bishop Mary Rose Main George Tracy Moravia Kenneth Condra Art Fox Mra Joe Harvey Marjory Tracy Lester Brain Charles Coffin A. 0. Main Delma Veach Patty Halden D. E. Bishop John May

Turner Radio Relocates To New Center Ville Studio

Turner Radio and Recording Service moves from 103 North Main Street Center ville to modern quarters at Midway. Locals and customers are invited to visit the new Turner studio and inspect the radio servicing department. The firm specializes in repair of all radio makes and models and highlights its renowned recording facilities used by many radio stars.

Turner Radio and Recording Service North Main Street Centerville Midway Turner Turner Company

Eighty Attend Moravia Eastern Star Meeting At Masonic Hall

The Order of Eastern Star meeting at Moravia Masonic hall on Wednesday evening October 20 drew 80 attendees. District instructor Mrs. Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg spoke on initiatory work, with Mrs. Loyd Carter presiding. A social hour followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Bert Meadows, Mrs. Don Pettibone, and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt. visitors hailed from Chariton, Moulton, Centerville, Mystic, Albia, and Blakesburg.

Order of Eastern Star Moravia Masonic Hall Gerald Hunter Blakesburg Loyd Carter Bert Meadows Don Pettibone Ernest Hiatt Chariton Moulton Centerville Mystic Albis

Sunshine Ladies Hold Special Meeting

Two Sunshine ladies held a special meeting at the Harley Tilvej home on Wednesday October 20 to sew for the Kenneth Gladfelder family who lost everything in a fire Tuesday morning. A cooperative dinner was shared by those present including Grover Easter and family, Kenneth Gladfelder and extended relatives, and Harley Tilvej.

Sunshine Harley Tilve J Kenneth Gladfelder Grover Easter Sherry Kenneth Gladfeldka Robert Charles Nellie Jessie Imogene Blanche Rosentrants Nevla Louise Leah Edna Jackie Mildred Marjory Mabel Darlene Lela Celis Mary Ellen Vera Butch Lucille Mayne Harley Tiswe Mr. Leicepter

Funeral Notice for Enna Wood in Hillsbury

Miss Enna Wood departed last Wednesday for Hills bury to attend the funeral of her brother William Wood who died Tuesday.

Enna Wood Hillsbury 8. D William Wood

Farm sale and house fire shift residents near Moravia

A Lee Johnson farm near Moravia sold to U C Main. The Main house burned recently on the farm. Mr and Mrs K V Gladfelder and family, previously living there, now reside temporarily on the A Kincade farm southwest of Moravia.

Lee Johnson U. C. Main Mr. Main Johnson_place K. V. Gladfelder A. Kincade Moravia

In Appreciation From R Forrest Main to Moravia Fire Dept

In appreciation we thank the Moravia Fire Department and all willing assistance in our case of fire. R Forrest Main.

Moravia

Public sale dates for A Faber & Sons spotted hogs

A Faber & Sons announces their annual sale of Spotted hogs at Albi's sale room. They will offer 85 head including boars and sows with gifts and catalogs available on request. A public sale is scheduled Wednesday, with advertising in The Union encouraged to reach a wide audience.

A. Faber & Sons Albi' Sala Poland China

We Wish to Thank Neighbors for Kindness After Fire

A family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during their fire emergency and for many thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness. Robert Charles, Gene and Judy express gratitude for support received from the community.

K. V. Gladfelder Robert Charles Gene Judy

Masquerade Party Held by Nazarene Youths Fellowship

The Youths Fellowship group of the Church of the Nazarene hosted a masquerade party at the John Fisher home near Binkesburg on Friday night with thirty five attending. Wanda Jordan led devotions before games and refreshments were served by Mrs. F A Hahn Mrs Carson Jordan and Mrs Fay Paxstom.

Church of the Nazarene John Fisher Binkesburg Wanda Jordan F. A. Hahn Carson Jordan Fay Paxstom

Moravia Post Office clerk to hold substitute clerk exam

Migs Rena B. Smith, Director of the Eighth U S Civil Service Region, announced an exam for a substitute clerk position in Moravia Iowa on November 6 1948 at 830 AM at Moravia High School Building The pay rate is 129 per hour Applicants must be US citizens or owe allegiance and aged 18 to 60 with veterans or federal service exceptions A written test lasting about four hours is required Applicants should obtain and submit completed forms at the time of the test from the local Civil Service Secretary or the Eighth U S Civil Service Regional Office in Saint Paul Minnesota

Migs Rena B. Smith U. S. Civil Service Region Moravia Iowa Moravia High School Orowe United States War Service Civil Service U. S. Civil Service Regional Saint Paul 1 Minnesota

Adult Night School Schedule and Topics

Oct 27 planning and constructing septic tanks. Nov 8 livestock and poultry nutrition. Nov 10 insect control grasshopper ete. Nov 17 planning and constructing barns and silos. Nov 24 inoculating farm seeds. Dec 1 analyzing and studying farm management records.

Pro gram and candy supper at Showers school

Everyone is invited to a program and candy supper at Showers school, 34 miles southwest of Moravia, on Thursday, Nov 4 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be sold. Ladies bring boxes. Specie music. Robert Foster, Teacher.

Moravia Specie Robert Foster

Thanking Friends For Cards Flowers and Levers

Mr and Mrs Harry Glick express gratitude for cards flowers and levers received during their return home and say they are greatly appreciated.

Mrs Harry Glick

Maple Grove School Box Supper and Dance Notice

Maple Grove school hosts a box supper and dance on December 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the music hall. Gretchen Ashby coordinates arrangements and invites ladies to attend. attendees are asked to bring items and help.

Maple Grove School Welepaie Gretchen Ashby Tegether

Pennington Delegate at Grand Lodge Session in Des Moines

R B Pennington of Moravia attended the Grand Lodge of Iowa session in Des Moines October 20 to 22 at the IOOF Temple. The centennial year featured a drill pageant at the coliseum with a Manitoba drill team. Mrs. Pennington joined him in the capitol city and they visited his brother Elmer Pennington.

R. RB. Pennington Moravia Des Moines Grand Lodge of Iowa OG. F Seasion Hotel Savory Elmer Pennington

Requests Relief From Pastoral Position Moravia Church

Rev Earl Rabuck asks to be relieved from his pastorate at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia due to poor health. The pulpit will be supplied and Dr C L Young will preach next Sunday, per E MacCannon Conference Superintendent.

Earl Rabuck Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia C. L. Young E. MacCannon

Violinist Ruth Gibbons in 77 Piece Iowa State Teachers Symphony

Ruth Gibbons of Moravia is a member of the 77 piece Iowa State Teachers College symphony orchestra. The group will present its first concert of the year on November 7 at 8 p.m. in the college auditorium at Cedar Falls. Gibbons plays the violin with the orchestra.

Ruth Gibbons Moravia Iowa State Teachers College Symphony SF. m Cedar Falls Miss Gibbons

Dess Whites Home from California Visit

Mr and Mrs Dess White returned Friday from Los Angeles where they saw Mr White’s mother and brother Ray who remains critically ill They also visited their son Lawter and family in Nampa Idaho and relatives in Cheyenne Wyoming

Mrs Dess White Los Angeles Calif Mr. White Ray Law Ter Nampa Idaho Cheyenne Wyo

Kensington Club Dessert Rook Party Draws Guests

The Kensington club and husbands and invited guests were entertained with a dessert rock party at Mr. and Mrs. Art Fox home last Thursday evening. Guest prizes went to Mrs. Verva Aitchison J. J. and Mrs. Luse. Club prizes were awarded to Eunice and George Halden and Pearl Black. An enjoyable evening was reported.

Kensington Club Art Fox Verva Aitchison J. J Mrs. Luse Eunice George Halden Pearl Black

Hard Time Party and Box Supper in Albia

Monroe Lodge No. 81 Albia Iowa hosts a hard time party and box supper on Friday October 29 1948 at ? p m inviting all Odd Fellows and Rebekah members their families and friends each family brings a box with fun and entertainment for all

Odd Fellows Rebekah Monroe Lodge No Albia Iowa

Sewing Classes Schedule Chorus for Wednesday Nights

Upcoming Wednesday sessions outline topics in sewing class with demonstrations. October 27 kneow your machine, November 3 pressing pointers, November 10 putting sleeves accurately, November 17 bound buttonholes and thread loops, November 24 plackets and zippers, December 1 hems and makeovers, December 8 helps with fitting problems. The class meets at 7 30 with room for more participants.

Fairview School Hosts Nov 4 Program and Box Social

A program and box supper will be held at Fairview School on November 4 at 8 o'clock. All are welcome to attend. Osa Wood, teacher, invites the community to join.

Fairview Mra Osa

Farm Bureau Meeting and Cooperative Supper at Mora Township

Taylor township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at the Mora community building Friday evening October 29. A cooperative supper is planned at 6 30 with election of officers and a discussion on the community fire truck. H L Bilton director.

Taylor Township Farm Bureau Mora H. L. Bilton

Notice for Kew Hope school program and social

Community event announcement for Thursday evening October 28 at Kew Hope school. Ladies are invited to bring pies candy or buxea for contests. All residents welcome. Mrs Lula R Pillmont is the asra Teacher and organizer.

Kew Hope

Local Social Notices Include Neighboring Families

Wr and Mrs Clifford Caster Mr and Mrs C C Coulson Linds and Mercilly sod Mrs Sylvan Van Duzig Mr and Mr Lewis Koune and Mr and Mrs Eiclard Veach.

Clifford Caster C. C. Coulson Linds and Mercilly Sylvan van Duzig Lewis Koune Eiclard Veach

Soliciting Starts For Fire Truck Fund

Funeral services were held for Archie Herron at Turner Funeral Home in Kravia. Herron died Oct. 20 1948 at St Joseph hospital Centerville aged 56. He was a Firest Baptist Church member active in community affairs. The article notes fundraising efforts to finance a community fire truck, with a goal of 6260 and 49 shares sold at 25 each. A finance committee meeting is planned Oct. 28 at 7:30 in the community building.

Turner Funeral Home Kravia Archie Herron St. Joseph Hospital Centerville L. W. Childs Frvst Baptist Church of P. Trostle Hilton Church Forrest James Main Claude Rogers Keith Clark Roy Polson Don Peavey Loyd Carter Linn Hilton Hillcrest’ Cemetery Daniel J and Eliza Herron Monroe County Iowa St.Joseph Hospital Grace James Kay Eliza Major Moravia Firest Baptist Church Hilton Don Wolf Bert Turner Businges Howard Evviand

Card of Thanks for flowers and kindness

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Virga Herron and Mr. and Mrs. James Herron and Kay expresses appreciation for beautiful flowers sympathy and acts of kindness received during their bereavement.

Virga Herron James Herron Kay

Birthday Party for Bruce Thompson Attends Family Members

Mrs Wayne Thompson hosted a birthday party Saturday afternoon October 23 to celebrate her son Bruce’s first birthday. Guests included Mrs Dorothy Calhoun Richard Dee Thelma Calhoun Roseann Shirley Rue Maude Turner Joy Turner Sybil Whitehead Larry Lee Linda Pearl Grace Whitehead Sandra Kay Ruth McCord James Martha Orville Ray Nellie Thompson Pearl Free Carrie Turner and Bruce with his mother.

Wayne Thompson Bruce Dorothy Calhoun Richard Dee Thelma Calhoun Roseann Shirley Rue Maude Turner Joy Turner Sybil Whitehead Larry Lee Linda Pearl Grace Whitehead Sandra Kay Ruth McCord James Martha Orville Ray Nellie Thompson Pearl Free Carrie Turner

Birthday guests honor Bert Adams with family turnout

Mr and Mrs Bert Adams hosted a weekend birthday gathering for his 98 year old mother Lizzie dams and relatives from Des Moines. Joining were sons Troy Adams and Roy Adams families from Oskaloosa. Two birthday cakes baked by Roy Adams and Mrs Alexander adorned the dinner.

Bert Adams Lizziedams Harvey Adams Ogden Alexander Des Moines Adams Troy Adams Roy Adams Oskaloosa

Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meets in February Session

The Chariton Township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening February 20. In the business session a donation was voted to aid Kenneth Gladfelder and his family in furnishing their home. Harold Holder spoke on prospects for the broiler industry. Social games followed with pie coffee and sandwiches. Attendees totaled 31 adults and four children.

Chariton Township Farm Bureau Kenneth Gladfelders Harold Holder

Chicken House Fire Near Moravia Destroys Four Pens

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed four chicken houses at the Carson Jordan farm on Moravia's outskirts about 9 30 p m Wednesday October 26. Moravia fire department was called but the flames were beyond control. Losses were reported by farmer R Forrest Main.

Carson Jordan Moravia R. Porrest Main

Thanes toteke this means of thanking il who sent ye cards

Message expresses gratitude for cards received during university days, noting the sender’s kindness and the reader’s elation at the support. The tone is personal and ceremonial, with fond reminiscence of past companionship and appreciation.

Toteke University Bos

Bring Mrs Glick Home From Hospital

Mrs. Harry Glick, long a St Joseph hospital patient in Ottumwa for six weeks, was brought home Sunday. Mrs. John Milleman aided in the escape. Dwight Glick of Medita Tt returned Sunday after helping his mother home from the hospital.

Harry Glick St.Joseph Hospital Ottumwa John Milleman Dwight Glick Medita Tt Nospital

Weekend Visitors at John Veach Home

Mr and Mrs C R Frisby traveling from Pelican Lake Wisconsin to their winter home in Arkansas Pass Texas stayed with John Veach and family over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Al Knudsen and Janice of Des Moines were guests at her parents home. Dinner guests Sunday included Mrs Veachs sister Mrs Clark Hollingsworth and Mr Hollingsworth of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Richard Veach.

C. R. Frisby Pelican Lake Wis Arkansas Pass Texas John Veseh al Knudsen Janice Des Moines Veach Clark Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Centerville Richard Veach

One World program at Moravia Methodist meeting

The Women Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Louise Wolf s home on Oct 20 with president Mrs Bishop presiding. Mrs J W Halden led opening prayer and program leader Mrs John Dodd presented topics including Africa Southeast Asia and Japan s Christian University with guest Mrs Ira Robb. A lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs John Dodd and Mrs Margery Tracy assisting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Moravia Methodist Church Louise Wolf Bishop J. W. Halden John Dodd Margery Tracy Mabel Smith Africa Josephine Witherby Southeast Asia J. W

Sew and So club hosts rock party at Van Zente home

The Sew and So club was entertained at a rock party at the Carl Van Zente home Friday night with Mr and Mrs Buy Mc Cloud assisting. Five tables of rock were in play and Mrs Ralph Spencer and Derald McCloud won prizes. Refreshments of sandwiches salads and coffee followed in cafeteria style.

Sew and So Carl van Zente Buy McCloud Ralph Spencer Derald McCloud

Flight Of The Stork Announces Several Births

Me and Mrs. Leslie Plants of Albis welcomed a son born Oct. 25, weighing seven pounds four ounces, named Leslie Clayton. Mrs Frautk, formerly Ellen Kraber of Eddyville, is noted among the parents. Mr and Mrs Chazien Beigh of Cedar Rapids announced a son born Oct. 6 at Luke's Togaita Inhs, weighing six pounds ounces, named Charles B Evana RBuich UL.

Leslie Plants Albis Leslie Clayton Frautk Ellen Kraber Eddyville Lees, Tisne Moravia Chazien Beigh Cedar Rapids Luke's Togaita Inhs Hs Charles B Evana

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