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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

4

Nazarene Revival Plans Stirring Campaign Comeback

A revival planned at the Church of the Nazarene features evangelist G W Hoot and family from Olivet Hl arriving with their trailer home. Congregation members are urged to make stirring paddles for the opening service November 11 at 8 pm and a Sunday school attendance contest runs to November 2 with a plaque or picture reward for the top recruiter.

Church of the Nazarene the Nazarene Church Stev G. W. Hoot Jeannine Olivet

New County Board of Review Formed in Ap pannose

A new board of assessment and review is created in Ap pannose county. It includes Chester Broshar of Moravia R E Newcomer of Moulton and Gurney Jordan of Centerville. The board, empowered by a new town law, will oversee assessments as county auditors assume the role of county assessor. They begin work the first Monday in May next year. The three groups that elected the board—county board of supervisors county board of education and the mayors of towns and cities—each cast one unit vote.

Board of Assessment and Review Appannose County Chester Broshar Moravia R. E. Newcomer Moulton Gurney Jordan Centerville Broshar Newcomer Jordan Board of Review County Board of Supervisors County Board of Education

Shanghai Club Meeting at Sara Hiner’s Farm

The Shanghai club gathered Oct 22 at Sara Hiner’s with 15 members. A co op dinner followed and the afternoon was spent knotting comforts. It notes Mrs. Hiner’s long join date and wheelchair use since Dec 11, 1946. Guests included Dorothy Calhoun and others. next meeting will be with Essie Purvis on Nov 5.

Shanghai Sara Hiner Floyd Hiner Essie Purvis

Mains Entertain E T C Club And Guests

Mr and Mrs A O Main and Mr and Mrs R R Pennington cohosted a progressive rock party for E T C club members and guests at the Main home Thursday evening. Six tables of play. prizes went to Mrs Albert Witherby and John Johnson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Witherby Mr and Mrs H F Pearson Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Thelma Luse Wilbur Smith. refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served.

A. O. Main R. R. Pennington E.T.C. Club Albert Witherby John Johnson H. F. Pearson Theo Miller Thelma Luse Wilbur Smith

Major Operation for Mrs Kay Harris at Des Moines General

Mrs Kay Harris underwent a major operation at the General hospital in Des Moines. Her mother remained in Des Moines until Saturday evening and reports her condition as satisfactory. Relatives Mrs Birdie Main Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Glen Fowler visited. Lois Fowler and Joanne Main are cousins with their brother also hospitalized.

Birdie Main Gaylord Main Glen Fowler Kay Harris General Hospital Des Moines Lois Fowler Joanne Main Srother

Attending Eastern Star Grand Chapter

Mr and Mrs C C Coulson and Mrs Loyd Carter left Tuesday to attend Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Sioux City from Tuesday to Thursday. Mrs T B Cameron is staying with the Coulson children during the event.

C. C. Coulson Loyd Carter Order of Eastern Star Sioux City T. B. Cameron Coulson

Postponed California school program due to bad weather

Postponed to Friday October 31 at 7 30 p m the California school program and box supper invites all. Doris Long teacher notes the change and encourages attendance.

California

W S C S Meeting Highlights With Mrs Palmer

W S C S met with Mrs Lou Emma Palmer on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Mildred Bishop presiding. Devotion leader I J Hickman led reading from Over the Hills of Tomorrow and verses Mark 10 14 15 Matthew 18 23 17. Readers included Josephine Witherby Mable Smith and Genevieve Morgan. Announcements covered prayer meetings, a November dinner for HLA girls, and church prayer events.

W.S.C.S Lou Emma Palmer Mildred Bishop I. J. Hickman Mathew Josephine Witherby Mable Smith Murdy Genevieve Morgan Anna Smith Ben Kuroki Cameron Porto Rico Mrs. Davis Anna Easter Margaret Brain Rowena MacFatridge Mary Ward Clara Gardner Glick Stella Carter Garnet Callen Hartinger McFatridge Hedgecook U. S. Hiatt

Proficiency Club Meeting Reported in Unionville

Cecil Coulson Dan Wolf Don Pettibone Howard Smith P K Horner Orville Burton and Lloyd Rose attended a meeting of the Ap panoose County Proficiency Club at the Masonic hall in Unionville last Thursday evening. The next meeting will be in Moulion in November.

Cecil Coulson Dan Wolf Don Pettibone Howard Smith P. K. Horner Orville Burton Lloyd Rose Appanoose

Bowling League Opens Season At East End Alleys

East End Alleys hosts league bowling as play begins its second week. Early standings show Iowa Trust & Savings Bank and Spencers Grocery leading with 3-0 records. High scorer Russ Russell of Albia tops individual marks with 278. Gardner's Hatchery previously matched 277 last season. Spectators welcome as schedule unfolds tonight Thursday Gardner Hatchery versus East End Bowlers, Friday Moravia Bank against Spencer Grocery, and other matchups through Monday and Tuesday.

East End Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Spencers Grocery Albia Otttaws Moravia American Legion Corner Cafe High School Gardners Hatchery

Moravia American Legion Holds Regular Meeting

At the regular fourth Monday gathering the Moravia American Legion heard reports on remodeling the Legion Home and appointed Ralph Pfannebecker to work with the State Department of Public Safety and the school for accident prevention for students.

Moravia American, Gion Legion Home Ralph Pfannebecker State Department of Public Safety School For the Prevention of

Halloween Party At Moravia High School Hosted By Walter Family

The Commercial Club of Moravia hosted a Halloween party on Thursday Oct 23 at Annabelle Walter's home. Prizes for best mask went to Wilma Overturf and Annabelle Walter. Attendees included Georgiana Winslet Janet Broghar Marjory Fenton Geraldine Easter Wilma Overturf Roberta Tarr Ruth Thompson Miss Mary Roberts Janice Pollock Mary Teater Mary Rose Main Marilyn Hiatt Delma Veach Virginia Carter Virginia Hiatt Richard Smith Richard Goughnour Bob Scieszinski Jack Espy and Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter. Mrs Maurice Walter helped with refreshments.

Moravia Annabelle Walter Wilma Overturf Georgiana Winslet Janet Broghar Marjory, Fenton Geraldine Easter Roberta Tarr Ruth Thompson Mary Roberts Janice Pollock Mary Teater Mary Rose Main Marilyn Hiatt Delma Veach Virginia Carter Virginia Hiatt Richard Smith Richard Goughnour Bob Scieszinski Jack Espy Maurice Walter Mearl Walter

Shelquist Hosts 50 For So and Sew Club Rook Night

The So and Sew Club was entertained at a Rook party at the Ralph Shelquist home Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner assisting. Five tables of Rook were played. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Mason and Ralph Turner for most wins, Ray McCloud won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served at the end.

Ralph Shelquist Ralph Turner Harold Mason Ray McCloud

Tullers Buy Property in Moravia

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tuller of dear Hilton have bought the Mrs. Pay Hudson property in Moravia and plan to move there soon.

W. R. Tuller Hilton Pay Hudson Moravia

Show Must Go On Despite Heavy Rain at New Hope School

A social and program at New Hope School drew a full house despite rain. Five Jacobs children were late but joined after telephone calls and a ride from Lou Pettibone. The event included a cake auction, serving after the program, and raised 44.45 dollars for the school.

New Hope School Jacobs Bill and Bellow Troy Suheol Hume

Notice to Halloweeners Avoid Property Destruction

Public notice warns Halloweeners not to destroy property or threaten arrest by the marshal. It indicates missing family members may be found at city hall and urges compliance with local authorities.

Public sale notices and auctions in Unionville schedule

The Unionville notices list multiple sales led by P K Horner mayor and other auctioneers. Items include furniture at 1:00 with U S Mahgle as auctioneer, live stock machinery and household goods at Boyer farm at 11:00, Closter selling to M H Elson next Saturday, L C Hamilton livestock and gear sale, and R A Faber & Sons purebred hog sale at Albig sale barn on Nov 6. Ads invite planning future public sales through The Union.

Earl Boyer George Hiatt Boyer Farm Lef Closter M. H. Elson I. U Manele L. C. Hamilton Poland R. A. Faber & Sons Albig

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services

Pastor Earl Rabuck leads Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Music and preaching 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Plans urged for attendance this Sunday and invitation to all.

Evangelical United Brethren Earl Rabuck I Ao. m Harold Mason Jtu

Church Services Schedule Listing

Church of the Nazar F. A. Hahn Pastor ine 10:00 Sunday School 1:00 a m Morning Worship 7:00 p m N.Y PB S 7:30 p m Worship service 7:30 p m Thursday prayer Bible study r and IM. H. fobraca Superintendent

Church of the Nazar F. A. Hahn IM. H. Fobraca N.Y R and

Church of Christ Service Notes and Study Schedule

Sunday School at 10 a m with H B Lewis as superintendent Worship at 11 a m Junior Endeavor at 7 p m Bible study at 7 30 p m Chapters to be studied Matthew 19 through 22 All are welcome to attend.

Church of Christ Clarence Schaffner H. B. Lewis

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Leaders and Services

Grace Methodist Church Moravia hosts Sunday School at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 06 am with MLY F G. and Wesley Chapel preaching at 9 45 am and Sunday School at 11 00 am. Ottumwa District W S C S meets in Ottumwa Nov 4 at First Methodist Church with noon meal and 1 30 to 3 15 pm session. Bishop Brashares to Albia 10 o clock meeting and noon lunch, then Plano church dedication in evening. Moravia NYF group participates in the program.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa John C. Davis Mly.f.g Wesley Chapel Ottumwa W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Con Meredith Uest Cooperative Juntheon Brashares Albia Yelock Plano

Sunshine Ladies Meet With Mrs Gene LaWen

The Sunshine Ladies held their second October meeting at Mary Ellen Lathen home on October 16. A noon dinner was served and the day was spent visiting. Attendees included Mhildred vladfelder Edna Johnson Rissie Gladfel Lela Harrison Leah Tisue Celia McDanel ear Mc Kern Mayme Cordes Nellie Clad felder Nevia Hawk and host Mary Ellen Latten. Guests were Margery Viale end Mrs Lathen.

Sunshine Ladies Mary Ellen | Lathen Mhildred Vladfelder Edna Johnson Rissie Gladfel Lela Harrison Leah Tisue Celia McDanel Ear McKern Mayme Cordes Nellie Cladfelder Nevia Hawk the Hostems Mary Even Latten Margery Viale End Mrs. Lathen

Hawk & Son Sell Yearling Short Wort Heipers

Hawk and Son sold a group described as yearling short wor t heip ers to buyer Hugh DeBole of Rusec last week amid a light market for livestock.

Hawk & Son Wight Hugh DeBole Rusec

Return Home From Vacation Hunting Yale

The Uebi Brothers blinied fume Monday night from a weeklong vacation near Huron South Dakota.

Uebi Huron South Dakuu

Reverend Ellis obituary notes long service in Iowa churches

Charles Levi Ellis born August 5 1874 Dixon California died October 20 1947 Red Oak Iowa at 73. Two daughters from marriage to Emma Estella Thompson. Active Methodist pastor in southern and southwestern Iowa 31 years. Funeral services at Elliott Town and Moravia Methodist Church with multiple pastors. Buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery Cincinnati Iowa. Pallbearers listed.

Charles Levi Ellis Levi Minerva Belzer Ellis Dixon California Red Oak Iowa Emma Estella Thompson Mr. Ellis Cincinnati Norwich Yorktown Ellis Mary McComb Esthel Johnson Griswold Nancy Elis Newton Ellis William Ellis Des Moines Elliott Town C. E. Ellis Methodist Church R. W. Swick W. F. Clayburg Moravia Methodist Church J. A. Worrel Ruasell J. C. Davis Moravia J. A. E. Cunningham Batavia Turner Funeral Home

Card of Thanks for Rev. C. L. Ellis

Moravia Methodist church and community express thanks for kindness and sympathy shown at funeral services for our father and brother Rev. C. L. Ellis. Words cannot tell our appreciation. God bless you all.

Moravia

Home from hospital Ralph Pfannebecker returns home

Ralph Pfannebecker, once a patient at the Maya hospital in Rochester for three weeks, has returned home and plans to be at the Turner & Son store this week.

Ralph Pfannebecker Maya Rochester Hare Turner & Son

Appreciation note from Ralph Pfannebecker

Ralph Pfannebecker thanks friends and relatives for the kind cards and letters he received during his hospital stay.

Ralph Pfannebecker

Homecoming of Billy Wilson From Okinawa Station

Corp. Billy Wilson arrived home Friday from Los Angeles after four years stationed on Okinawa.

Local residents host visitors and family gatherings

Mrs Claude Sharp and her infant were brought from Albis to her home Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Olson of Conroy, Mr and Mrs Howard Carson, Mrs George Brain of Unionville, Mr and Mrs Garland Houser and Joyce and Jerry of Center ville, Mr and Mrs U O Mainte, Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward, Mrs Claire Spencer of Albia, and the Alva Hiatt family of Osksloosway. Other visits featured Miss Blanche Graham returning to Des Moines, and families including the Naylor and Woodward households enjoying weekends and holidays with relatives in Ames Creston and Burlington.

Claude Sharp Daniel Scully Albis George Brain Unionville Garland Houser Joyce Jerry Centerville Charles Coffin Blanche Graham Des Moines Mac McDonough Warrens DuVall

Dennis Fife Calls Grandmother From California

Mrs Fanchen Winsler was pleased to receive a telephone call from her grandson Dennis Fife of North Hollywood California He was to celebrate his second birthday the next day with 40 of his young friends at his party.

Fanchen Winsler Dennis Fife Max Fife North Hollywood California Dennis

Annual Junior Red Cross Drive at School

Moravia Schools completed the annual drive for Junior Red Cross contributions with 317.76 raised by 86 of 126 elementary pupils and 116 of 152 high school pupils. Room totals show Freshmen 5.80, Sophomores 2.36, Juniors 3.90, Seniors 2.90 totaling 11.90. Sophomores led participation at 86.4 percent, followed by Seniors 81.6, Juniors 75.7, Freshmen 63.25.

R. J. Atkins Dies Of Heart Trouble

R J Atkins 81 died at Smith hospital Albia after a lingering illness. Born January 24 1866 in Caledonia Canada he moved to Moravia and became a naturalized American citizen. Survived by wife Gertrude Graham Moravia daughter Irene LaHue Davenport grandsons Robert Burgeson Karl LaHue Jr granddaughter Patty Musal Bettendorf great granddaughter, plus relatives. Funeral at Moravia Church of Christ with Rev Davis. Burial Hillcrest cemetery.

R. J. Atkins Smith Hospital Albia Moravia Mr. Atkins Caledonia Ontario Canada John Lydia Atkins Gertrude Graham Atkina Irene LaHue Robert Burgeson Davenport Karl LaHue, Jr Wm. Musal Bettendorf Patty Musal Frank Flanders Erie Pennsylvania Maude Fullerton Chicago Illinois Hugh Beaver Near Caledonia Turner Funeral Home Moravia Church of

Plan Supper for Rebekah Lodge Evening School Initiates Three

At the adult evening school meeting on Wednesday November 6 a joint supper will be held. Coffee will be furnished instructor M H Elson announces L C Grove horticulturist from Iowa State College will speak on practices to use in managing and improving the home garden Moravia Rebekah lodge No 404 met Oct 27 Mrs Raymond Ashby presided during business session Mrs Carl Black captain and team initiated Mrs Thelma Luse Mrs Junior Donovan and Miss Imogene Hiatt in a ceremony Mrs Blanche Schlicher of Centerville was guest musician during the service During the social hour Mr and Mrs TD E Bishop served refreshments Nineteen members from Mystic Centerville and Albia lodges were guests

M. H. Elson L. C. Grove Iowa State College Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 C.F Raymond Ashby Noble Grand Carl Black Thelma Luse Junior Donovan Imogene Hiatt Blanche Schlicher Centerville TD. E. Bishop Mystic Albia

Iwo Qualifies for State Band Auditions in Washington

Mrs. Ray Forbes, music instructor, led ten students to Washington Saturday for auditions for entry into the state band. Two students, Delma June Veach and Janet Broshar, were rated ineligible to play with the state band.

Ray Forbes Washington Delma June Veach Janet Broshar

Local visitors and guests from several towns mingle in weekend social

Mr and Mrs Ray Eads of Cullison Kansas and many relatives appear as supper guests and visitors across Centerville Ottumwa Des Moines Hinckley Wayne Moline Ames and Cedar Rapids. Several residents return home after stays with friends, while others host dinners and oyster suppers.

Ray Eads Cullison Kansas W. P. Davia

Pabst Couple Return Home From Missouri Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst returned home Thursday after spending several days in Shelbyville and Paris Missouri visiting friends. They lived on a farm near Paris for seven years before moving away 28 years ago.

Harry Pabst Shelbyville Paris Missouri

Hickmans Entertained by Missouri Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hickman hosted over the weekend with Mrs. Hickman’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Triplett of Palmyra Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hershey of Hannibal Missouri joining them for a family visit.

J. J. Hickman Hickman Edgar Triplett Palmyra, Mo Mark Hershey Hannibal, Missouri

Pan American Nations studied by Twentieth Century club

The Twenty Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Stella Carter for a Pan American study. Members answered roll call with rivers and cities of Pan American nations. Mrs. Harry Glick spoke on politics, Mrs. T. R. Gardner on economy, and Mrs. Charles Coffin on education of the 21 nations. Ralph McDonough and Mrs. Arch Harding left Monday for Rochester, Minnesota, where McDonough will enter the Mayo Clinic.

Twentieth Century Club Stella Carter Harry Glick T. R. Gardner Charles Coffin MAYO Ralph McDonough Arch Harding Rochester Minn McDonough Mayo Clinic

Leaves Hospital After Ten Days At St Josephs

Arch Herron, patient at St Josephs hospital in Centerville for ten days, was brought to his home in the Hilton vicinity Sunday.

Arch Herron St. Josephs Hospital Centerville Hilton

James Main Sings Pianist In Oakslooga Revival

James Main performs as pianist at revival services held at the Church of the Nazarene in Oakslooga during a revival period.

James Main Oakslooga Church of the Nazarene

Mrs J F Jolly Hospitalized in Centerville

Mrs J F Jolly was admitted in critical condition to St Joseph hospital Centerville Monday morning after her condition deteriorated from Sunday crisis.

J. F. Jolly St. Joseph Hospital Centerville

Births reported at Centerville area hospitals

October 26 a daughter Sidra Sue to Mr and Mrs Walter Scuit at St Josephs Centerville weighing eight pounds. October 28 Jackie Ray born to Mr and Mrs Russell Tubaugh, sibling Ray Tubaugh. Also a daughter Charly Kaye born October 14 to Bob Boyer of Loveland, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer, former Mouravigie.

Russell Tubaugh Remy Ray Tubaugh Jackie Ray Walter Scuit Am St. Josep Hospital Centerville Sidra Sue Mire Bob Boyer Loveball Cole Charly Kaye Mr. Boyer Paul Boyer Loveland Mouravigie

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