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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

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Services Sunday For Mrs. Kincade

Mrs A W Kincade longtime Mora resident died Friday evening August 27 after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday August 29 at 2 30 p m at Turner Funeral home with Rev Lynn King officiating. Burial at Fairview cemetery. Susan Caroline Hiner born Sept 9 1866 near Moravia Appanoose county Iowa died August 27 1954 age 87 11 18 married Aston Washington Kincade Sept 9 1885 he died May 27 1953. Survived by four children Bessie Kaster Los Angeles Bissie Kaster Centerville Ernest Kincade Moravia and Russell died 1909 in South Dakota leaving wife Cora and three children Golda now Mrs George Steele Centerville Herbert killed motorcycle accident in California and Kermit Kincade of Centerville. Grandchildren 13 great grandchildren 26 and seven great great grandchildren. Baptized in Christian church later joined Fairview Methodist church. Described as a kind wife and mother who cared for her family.

A. W. Kincade Moravia Turner Funeral Home Lynn King Fairview Cemetery Susan Caroline Hiner Abraham Hiner Ruth Funkhouser Hiner Iowa Appanoose County Aston Washington Kincade Bessie Kaster Los Angeles Calif Bissie Kaster Centerville Ernest Kincade Moravis Russell South Dakota Cora Golda George Steele Herbert California Kermit Kincade Christian Church Fairview Methodist Church Andy

Callen Reunion Held at Moravia Park

The 31st Callen reunion gathered 44 relatives and friends at Moravia Park on Sunday August 29 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included Vincel Callen Donnie Fred Callen Ann Opa Stevens Ireta Norris Callen Marvin Coulson Pauline and others. Afternoon visitors joined for a business meeting where Zell Callen was elected president Wendell Callen vice president Callen secretary and Marvin Cal- was named treasurer.

Callen Moravia Park Vincel Callen Donnie Fred Callen Ann Opa! Stevens Ireta Whiner Shelly Janice Bobbie Lee Shriver Lillian Elsie Callen Norris Callen Marvin W. O. Coulson Linda Coulson Frank Spencer Pauline Theo Miller van Lemaster Troy Glick Carl Glick Delmar Glick Joe Marie Zell Callen Wendl Callen Marvin Cal

Local Social News From Austin Salm Family Gatherings

Austin Salm and his brother Frank Swarm spent the weekend with sisters Mrs. John Tadlock and Mrs. Almont Main while Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller hosted Seth wedding anniversary dinners for his parents, and relatives attended a pre anniversary gathering at the Ted Campbell home. Mrs. Dorg Hartinger returned from visiting sister Mrs. H. P. Crees in Des Moines and relatives in St. Joseph Mo. John Veach visited the Iowa State Fair to oversee International Harvester Company booth interests as Mrs. June Yates returned from visiting her sister in law.

Austin Salm Frank Swarm John Tadlock Almont Main Wilbur Miller W. N. Miller Seth Ted Campbell Dorg Hartinger H. P. Crees Des Moines St. Joseph John Veach International Harvester Company June Yates

Sealed bid invited for 9000 gallons gasoline

Notice announces sealed bids due by September 15, 1854 at the secretary's office for about 9000 gallons of regular gasoline. The successful bidder must provide suitable distillation. Morning Public Schools, Chester Broshar, Secretary.

Chester Broshar Secy

Eastern Star Picnic Held in Masonic Hall

Forty people attended the Eastern Star picnic and farewell in Masonic Hall Tuesday evening honoring founder Robert Morris and the moving away of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson II. Mrs. D. E. Bishop spoke on the Eastern Star home in Boone and Mrs. John L. Wilson Jr. read about Robert E. Morris. Opal Deedrick read poems titled Homes, and Pearl Black organized entertainment and presented a gift to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson II.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall Robert ©. Morris John Wilson D. E. Bishop Boone John L. Wilson, Jr Eastern Stara Robert E. Morris Opal Deedrick Pearl Black

Garden Club Meets at Harley Tisue Home

More via Garden club met Wednesday August 25 at the rural home of Mrs. Harley Tisue. President Mrs. Zell Callen led the meeting with prayer and a floral roll call. Committee volunteers were sought for float work while junior garden club activities and treasurer books were noted as in good standing.

Morevia Garden Club Harley Tisue Zell Callen Mra Earl Boyer Cochairman Ralph Davis Max McDonough Warren DuVall Ira Boyer Jay Oehler Dan Mihalovich Chag Cofline Jess Giedfelder Speaene C. A. Turner B. F. Whitehead Frank Wilson Zella Callen Jess Gladfelder

Missionary Guild and Women's Society Meet at Evangelical Church

The Girls Missionary Guild and Women's Society of Christian Service met at Evangelical United Brethren Church on Thursday evening. A cooperative supper was served at 6:30. Highlights of the Assembly were presented by Mrs Almont Main and Mrs E G Hawk.

Girls Missionary Guild Women's Society of Christian Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Christ Almont Main E. G. Hawk Mardeena Hiatt DeLoris Hiatt Irene Tadlock Maxine Firking Margaret Condra

Glick Reunion Set for Sunday in Moravia Park

The Glick family reunion will be held on Sunday September 5 at Moravia Park. Family members are invited to gather for a day of fellowship and sharing memories.

Moravia Park

Rural schools invited to Fell Festival exhibits

Notices invite rural schools to inform Mrs. Vina Taylor this week about exhibiting at the Fell Festival with booths available for setup.

Vina Taylor

Hiatt Reunion Planned for Centerville Park

Annual Hiatt reunion will be held Sunday September 5 at Centerville City Park. Juanita Dooley serves as secretary.

Hiatt Centerville Juanita iDooley

Foster Reunion at Centerville Park

A Foster reunion will be held in Centerville park on Sunday, September 5.

Foster Centerville Park

Nazarene Church announces weekly services and meetings

Caurcnes Nazarene Church lists worship at 11 a.m. and evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. N.Y.P.S. at 7:30 p.m. The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society meets at 8 p.m. this Wednesday with a short board meeting afterward. NFM S will meet first Wednesday monthly. First Christian Church holds 11 a.m. Communion and sermon led by Rev. W F T Evans. Mrs Birdie Main is superintendent.

Church of the Nazarene Donald R. Thorman Andrew Maddison N.Y.P.S Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society N.f.mls First Christian Church W. F. T. Evans Birdie Main Evangelical United Brethren Church Lynn J. King Harold Mason Evangelium Committee

Miller Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Gospel Singing

Rev. Fay Garner leads Sunday School at 1 30 p m Worship at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting 8 00 p m Thursday Young People from Pleasant Valley and Christianburg sing Friday night gospel singing Everyone welcome

Miller Baptist Church Fay Garner Pleasant Valley Christianburg Church

Religious Western Film Here Sept 13

A religious western titled Mr. Texas will be shown in the high school gymnasium at 8:00 p.m. Monday Sept 13 by Billy Graham Evangelistic Films Inc featuring Redd Harper Cindy Walker and evangelist team. The production toured nationwide with millions of viewers and thousands decisions. scenes were shot around Fort Worth Hardin Simmons University and the Mayo Rodeo Riders. Admission is free with doors opening at 7:30.

Texas Billy Graham Evangelistic Films, Inc Redd Harper Cindy Walker Hollywood Bowl Will Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth Hollywood Hardin Simmons University Hardin Simmons Hihg

Taylor Aid to Meet Win nifred Schrodt on September Fifteenth

Taylor Aid plans a meeting with Win nifred Schrodt on September fifteenth instead of the Sth. Election of officers. Revealing of capable friends. Giring emai gift.

Taylor Aid Winnifred Schrodt Giring Emai

Young accordion prodigy headlines Friday REA show

Johnny, only sixteen, stars for REA Entertainers with a mix of new and old tunes. The veteran performer captivates audiences of all ages, delivering fine playing that appeals to both young and old under Blake’s showcase.

Johnny Blake

Mrs Nash to head dietitian staff at Simpson College

Mrs Edna Nash of Centerville is appointed as dietitian at Simpson College Indianola. She has eight years experience at St Joseph Hospital Centerville and formerly assisted at Memorial Union Iowa State College Ames. She begins Monday at Mary Berry dining hall for the football team and will reside at 500 W Ashland.

Edna Nash Centerville Simpson College Indianola

Correction for 46 Class Reunion Inclusion

Mr and Mrs Estel Gay and a family were unintentionally omitted from last week Union story about the 46 class reunion. Mrs Gay served on the reunion committee.

Estel Gay

Regular meeting notice for Antiquity Lodge No 252

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 scheduled for Monday evening September 6. W M Paul Dicks and C C Coulson, Secretary, urge attendance.

Regualr Meeting of Antiquity Lodge No Paul Dicks

Mrs. C. O. Vosburgh Dies In Arizona

Mrs. C. O. Vosburgh, born Frances Youngker, died Tuesday morning at her Buckeye Arizona home. She leaves Clarence Vosburgh, three sisters Maude Whitehead Alda McCord Iva Argo and brother B F Youngker. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p.m. Friday at the Community Church in Buckeye.

C. O. Vosburgh Buckeye Arizona Frances Youngker Clarence Vosburgh Maude Whitehead Alda McCord Tconium Iva Argo Buckley Wash B. F. Youngker

Teen-age group enjoys party at Centerville park

The E. U. B. church Sunday School class held a weiner roast and picnic in Centerville park Monday evening. Seventeen members attended with several visitors and teacher Mrs. Wendell Murdy and Rev. Lynn King. They played games and sang around the campfire.

E. U. B. Church Centerville Park Wendell Murdy Murdy Mabel Coulson Lynn King

Miss Schumacher Weds Music Instructor in Sedalia Ceremony

Miss Schumacher married E Jesse, a Moravia music instructor, in a August 15 1954 ceremony at Broadway Presbyterian Church Sedalia Mo. The couple resides in Moravia with plans for their future.

Schumacher E. Jesse Broadway Presbyterian Church Sedalia Jesse

Moravia Alumni Picnic Slated After Fall Festival

Moravia public school alumni and former teachers plan a noon basket dinner on September 12. All graduates and former staff are urged to attend with their families amid the annual Fall Festival activities.

Moravia

Johnson Golden Wedding Attended by 130 Guests

One hundred and thirty persons attended the golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Johnson at their farm home east of town. A family dinner followed in Moravia park for the children and distant relatives. The couple’s 50th anniversary featured yellow carnations, gladioli, and a cake served by relatives. Many gifts were exchanged as grandchildren presented a pop-up toaster and a platform rocker. Numerous relatives from Ottumwa Leland Alicia and other towns attended along with friends and neighbors.

Gabe Johnson Moravia Mr. Johnson Maurice Walter Wilbert Johnson Marie Glick Dale Derby Margaret Johnson Jack Glick Cucamonga Calif Lyle Jones Wilmington Delaware Delmar Glick Marie Joe James Davia Rex Beech Jasper Ohio Curtis Coltrain Ted Connett Marion Eugene Skinner Ottumwa Perry Chedister Marie VanWelden Alicia Virgil Johnson Margaret Walter Scott Jack Billy Joe Sondra Ralph Robinson Ron Tisue Daryl Spencer Wilson Buckeye Arizona Charles Locke Roscoe Locke Arthur Gilbert Woodward Wallace Swensen Martin Christensen Chiiilldren Leland George W. Johnson Wilburn Johnson West Des Moines M. T. Ewing F. M. Wright Moulton Lowell Barker Floris Cleo Stocker Lena Wisc Ralph Bitner Mr. Pleasant M. A. Knapp Walter Dicks Arthur Locke Bloomfield R. R. Pennington John Dodd Frank Swaim Delia McCrory Grant Tadlock A. E. Shull Gomer Stocker Harry Glick Ben Jones Frank Wilson Paw Broshar John Wilson, Jr John Wilson Cass Hamilton John Scott

Sew and 80 Club Holds August Party at Home

The Sew and 80 Club held its monthly party on August 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Mason. Helpers were Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud Mr and Mrs John VanZante and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodwan. Thirty two attended. After a program, ice cream and cake were served.

Sew and So Club Harold Mason Donald McCloud John VanZante Harry Woodwan

Moravia schools open with half day. 335 enrolled

First day shows 335 students enrolled this year with 124 in high school and 211 in grades. Enrollment down by three from last year though last year rose over the 1952-53 term. Coach Sergent reports baseball drill for boys and girls basketball potential noted. Scribbler staff headed by Mrs. Price. Mohawk annual staff led by Mr. White.

Moravia Sergent

Mes West entertains music pupils Monday

Mrs Ernest West and sons entertained her music pupils and their mothers at their farm home south of town. A wether roast and other food were enjoyed at a picnic in the woods. Children spent the afternoon riding ponies and playing games with many local guests from Centerville listed by name.

Ernest West and Sons Vernon Ferren Roger Fred Stansberry Sherry Danny Susie Veryl Perkins Donna Grace Hill Penny Tommy Clarence Wright Bob Arthur Michael Robert Hoover Robert Dixie Leonard Linder Lyle Donald Wayne Janice Douglas Gilliland Sue Michael Garret Dixie Southern Nancy Lindley Patty Sammy Sweeden Centerville

Relatives Attend Kincade Rites From Far Regions

Relatives here to attend the funeral of Mrs. A. W. Kincade came from distances including Eloise Murphy and Jimmie from distance, Ronald Brotman with wife from Rock Island Illinois, Edd DeHall and son from Prairie City, Jake Simbro and son from Glenwood, Howard Higgins with wife from Jefferson.

A. W. Kincade Eloise Murphy Jimmie Ronald Brotman Rock Islind Ill Edd DeHall Prairie City Jake Simbro Glenwood Howard Higgins Jefferson

D U B Church Schedules Lunch Friday Festival Week

D U B church will serve lunch at noon and an evening meal on Friday September 10 during Festival Week. Local members invite neighbors to attend and support community activities.

D. U. B. Church

We will be closed for specified dates

The notice states the business will be closed all day Sunday September 5 and Monday evening September 6. It outlines a brief closure with exact dates and times.

Moravia Area Birth Announcement Totals Two Families

Mr and Mrs Bill Molyneux of New York City announce the birth of son Greydon Argo with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Argo of Sconium. Rev and Mrs Kermit Crawley of Columbia Mo announce a son born August 28 with grandparent Mrs Clara Crawley of Moravia.

Bill Molyneux New York City Greydon Argo George Argo Sconium Bro. Molyneux Moravia High School Kermit Crawley Columbia Clara Crawley Moravia

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Garden Club Glick NOTIO Bedinion Notice Caurcnes Bob Blaylock REA Johnny Jordan Bobbie Jeanne The Barbara Ann Schumacher Bil Ue School Old Evans Property Johnson West Dewey's Order of Eastern Star W.M Mildred Bishop
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