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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
5
Wanted contestants for a tractor rodeo at the Moravia Fall Festival on September 11. Also for sale registered yearling Corriedale rams from Hellyer Bros 35 2.
Funeral services for Carl Wesley Funkhouser 42 were held in Iowa Falls with Dr. Harold J. Dorrance officiating. Born January 13 1964 in Monroe county near Moravia he died August 28 while working at the Rock Island depot. He is survived by his wife Viola five daughters two sisters three grandchildren and many relatives. Interment was at Union Cemetery.
Harold H. Coulson, chief hospital corpsman U S N, son of Mr and Mrs W O Coulson of Moulton, completes a nine month course in hospital administration at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda MD and will continue at the Naval School of Hospital Administration in areas such as property and accounting, bookkeeping, safety, personnel management and communications. The Women’s Society of World Service meets at the E U B church Monday evening for the September monthly meeting.
Moravia chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star resolves with sorrow over the death of Emma Pabst a long time member. The memorial notes her Christian life and service to the Order and urges publication in The Moravia Union and minutes for the record. Ora Turner Bertha Broshar Mary Johnson.
The So and Sew club held its last monthly summer party at the home of Trenton and Doris Wilson on Wednesday evening August 26. A good crowd attended. The program was opened with group singing by Judy and Donna Woodward, with two playlets by the entertainment committee. Contests for all, including children, followed plus bingo. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Roy Funkhouser Jr of Chicago, Beverly Woodward of Des Moines, Billy and Gordon Woodward of Moravia, Donald Davis and family, Eileen Davis, and Hugh Wood, Jr., of Moulton.
Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo of Richland Washington arrive next Tuesday to visit brother Clarence Dowd and family. A cooperative supper at the American Legion home on Wednesday evening September 9 invites reserves and friends to visit them and enjoy a fine supper hour before they depart Thursday to visit sons Del in Des Moines and Alvin in Minneapolis and their families.
A pink and blue shower for Mrs. Merle Tilbert was hosted Tuesday evening at Mrs. Walter Scott’s home. Hostesses Mrs. Max Hiner and Mrs. Johnnie Hiner led games won by Mrs. Max Whicker and Mrs. Harold Brown. Gifts were opened and refreshments served. Dozens of friends attended or sent gifts.
Earl Rouse 65 Monroe county farmer died Friday at Ottumwa hospital after a lingering illness. He chaired Monroe county Agricultural Adjustment Administration for twelve years and was a lifelong resident. Body moved to First Christian church for Monday rites led by Rev. F M Marler. Burial at Selection cemetery. Survived by wife, son Everett of Albia, daughter Mrs Robert Williams of Indianola, brothers Albert and Lewis of Albia, four grandchildren.
Mrs Theo Miller hosted a group of ladies for Mrs Van Lemaster's birthday on August 24. Paper and pencil games and progressive bingo preceded refreshments. Cards and gifts were warmly received from the attendees including Mrs Emery Hiatt, Mrs Caroline Hart, Mrs Alice Wilson, Mrs Sadie McIntire, Mrs Genevieve Morgan, Mrs Lester Sawyer, and Mrs Del McCarty among others.
Mrs. Anna Ullem at the O. E. S. home in Boone is recovering from a heart attack after a three week hospitalization. A well known resident, she is a member of the local O. E. S. and now back in her room.
Mrs. Fred Hammond submitted to major surgery at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Thursday. She is reported recovering satisfactorily based on latest bulletin from hospital staff.
Local notes report Frank Main's hospital observation in Iowa City and visiting family others in Numa. Families including Stonerooks from McCool Junction and Oakland attended the Callen reunion in Moravia park. Florence Shank joined relatives in Ottumwa for aunt’s funeral and Jennie Pollard visited Ottumwa. Next week’s Union will carry the complete Callen reunion story.
Jane Ann Whitehead daughter of Clarence and Grace Whitehead born December 15 1950 died August 25 1953 at age two years eight months ten days She was baptized at Iconium Methodist Church and attended Sunday School Her brief life brought joy to family and community Funeral held at Iconium Methodist Church August 27 with Dr Fred C Edwards officiating Burial at Iconium cemetery The Children Up In Heaven verse and thanks to relatives accompany the notice.
Descendants of George and Ellen Brain gathered at the Moravia Legion home for their first reunion with a noon basket dinner. Attendees from several states enjoyed visiting, photos were taken, and upcoming 4 H and clothing demonstrations were announced including Nancy Moffitt’s Clover Leaf club entries and Joy Lemley’s style revue.
Nine blue ribbons were earned by Appanoose county 4-H girls at the Iowa State Fair for clothing exhibits. Judy Boyer’s entries in blue and red classes include a cotton school dress, skirt, shorts, and dress. Jeanne Steele won blue ribbons for a cotton dress and blouse, with an apron in red. Elaine McCullough of Winners-We-R club earned blue on pajamas and Joy Lemley a blue ribbon on her housecoat.
Meredith Griffing announces a new 15 minute radio series titled The Constant Invader to air on KCOG Centerville starting this Thursday September 3 at 7 00 p m. The program will run for 13 consecutive weeks under sponsorship of the Appanoose County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
Mr. and Mrs. Cody Luse and Mrs. Ronald Woodward plus Karen and Ron spent Saturday in Des Moines at the state fair. Mrs. Cody Luse captured three firsts two seconds and one third in knitting crocheting applique and embroidery. Evening callers at the Fred Tillmont home Tuesday included Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Roberts Sharon Kay and Mervyn Fred of La Jolla Cal Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts of Allerton and Rita Roberts of Des Moines.
A note of gratitude to kind friends for their help and sympathy after the illness and death of Jane Ann. The family expresses appreciation for comforting messages and support during this difficult time.
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