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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
4
The 44th annual Moravia Fall Festival occurs Thursday through Saturday September 22 25 24 with planned events across the town. Exhibits include school and farm displays plus a junior baking and canning division. Stevens Bros rides and a fire truck display are noted as key attractions.
Funeral services for Nellie Hornaday 70 of Udell were held Sunday at the Udell Christian church with Rev. Stan ley Bartlett in charge. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery east of Udell. She leaves two daughters, two sons, a step daughter and two stepsons, plus two sisters and 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband died January 3, 1941.
This month Unionville post office observes its centennial with a display by postmistress Essie B Whisler highlighting postal history. Established September 15, 1849, the office has had 17 postmasters, from James Ewin as first to Miss Whisler, who has served over eight years. Notable artifacts include letters back to 1820 and 125 year old items owned by Mrs Hay. Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton plan a trip through the Dakotas.
Mr and Mrs Harold Helder of Bear Centerville attended the St Joseph hospital on September 4 for the birth of a child. local county health officials reported no complications and welcomed the newborn in the community short notice notice record
The Junior Endeavor group met at Janet Charity’s home on Monday evening September 5 for a hobo party. Officers were elected: Viola Hammond president Billy Bishop vice president Kathleen Halden secretary Janet Charity treasurer with Rev and Mrs Rabuek and Mable Coulson as counselors. The group played Ames, enjoyed hot beef sandwiches cookade popcorn and fudge, and left pleased with the novel evening.
A historical recount marks the Iowa State Fair as it nears 95 years since its 1854 Fairfield opening. It notes attendance near seven to ten thousand then, rising to about 500,000 in 1948, with 378 acres of grounds and 7000 livestock shown. Premiums totaled 145000, and state appropriations funded buildings and land since 1902. The fair remains a leading agricultural expo and strong 4-H supporter.
Barnes of Blakesburg wins the 1449 middleweight team pulling title at the Iowa State Fair event. His team Pete and Sue was the only squad among 16 contenders to pull 3100 pounds the required distance of 27.5 feet, weighing 3180 pounds. He previously defended the Monroe county crown at the Louilla Fall Festival.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Sheeks widow of the late Ber Shacks of Bedford will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Centerville Christian Church. Interment will follow at Mitt Ville Cemetery. Miller Funeral Centerville directs arrangements.
Appanoose County racked up awards at the state fair with 4-H and open class placings. Gene Oden placed 4th and 12th with Angus steers, Courtney Siglin 21st with Hereford, Duane Exline 24th with Shorthorn, and Danny Merrick excelled in sheep showing across multiple events. County earned 2nd in the Town Shepherd award and Danny Merrick received a Parker 51 pen set for Reserve Champion Sheep Showmanship.
An 1g Hm supper was held at the Johnson home last day evening with Mrs. Virgil Johnson's brothers and sisters together for the first time in ten years. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Selby of St. Petersburg Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt Selby of Peoria Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Funkhouses of Mitchell South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Jager son of Deborah Iowa, Mrs. Lyle Jones of Ames Iowa, Charles Barnes of Chicago, Mrs. Wilkin Barnes and daughter Rose Maury, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gillespie and Lois Bischer of Albia, and Mrs. Tom Main and family of Centerville.
Public notice outlines dates for the sale of hens owned by Mrs. Banks and others. The sale is scheduled for Saturday in September with locations and conduct details partially legible, listing bidders and venue while noting conditions to follow.
Earl E Rabuck pastor leads Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. and worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. W.S.W.S. meets at Coulson home Friday evening. Public invited to worship.
Moraria Grace Methodist Church led by minister Towa Wanneita McConnell schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship with sermon The Hand of God at 11:00 a.m. MYF at 6:00 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Wauneta McConnell, minister, announces no worship or Sunday school at Wesley Methodist this Sunday because of remodeling. Congregation invited to Moravia Methodist Church to attend services.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor A Hahn offers Sunday school at 10:00 with superintendent Mrs J A Tahn, Morning Worship at 11:00, Young People's meeting at 7:30, Juniors at 7:40, Evening service at 8:00, and a Thursday prayer meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Janet Helen Sandifer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C R Sandifer of near Moravia wed Robert E Muhm son of Mr. and Mrs Fred C Muhm of Britt Iowa on Sunday September 4 Rev Colston of Albia performed a ring ceremony Attendants were Mes Dick Sandifer and Donald Muhm The couple plan Ames senior year and will reside at Pamell Courts in Ames Guests included the Muhm family Larsen Thomson Rhodes and others A wedding cake and punch were served after the ceremony
The Rev and Mrs Donald Jones welcomed daughter Linda and Miss Phyllis Rabuck at York College in York Nebraska where Jones will become pastor. Rabuck, a 1949 Moravia High graduate, earned a freshman musical scholarship and plans study with Rev Jones.
The annual Foster Reunion was held at Centerville park on Sunday September 4 1949. A cooperative dinner followed by ice cream sandwiches. Olin Foster was reelected president and Russell Van Doren was elected vice president. Clifford Foster became secretary and treasurer replacing Russell Van Doren. Mrs Carl Tomlin took charge of drinks succeeding Mrs V C Easter and Mrs Olin Foster. Dozens of Fosters and related families from Gary Ind Coatsville Mo Lancaster Mo Dysart Town and Los Angeles attended.
Mr and Mrs Ben Williams living west of Moravia have bought the James Woods farm on the Unionville road five miles southeast of Moravia. The transaction adds a rural property to the Williams holdings and reflects the local farm transfer activity in the Moravia area.
Mrs Charles Ensley has been discharged from the hospital to her son Myron Ensley's home in Great Falls Montana. She had been hospitalized since August 1 and friends may write to 1810 South Avenue North Great Falls Montana.
The Menzers apparel store formerly Frankels in Centerville has redecorated and remodeled its location. A formal opening is planned for Thursday evening with two tone floor, new dressing rooms, six alterations departments, updated lighting, harmonizing colors, air conditioning, and comfortable lounge seating.
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H L Hilton 52 of Moravia succumbs to a heart attack during a vacation trip to Capetogma Lake area near Ray Minnesota. He had been in failing health but his doctors urged the trip. He is survived by wife, son James in the South Pacific, sister Vesta Reeves, mother Mrs William Hilton, and is uncle to County Auditor Doyle Hampton. FuneralThursday at 2 PM in Fairview church with interment at Fairview cemetery.
The Iconium Methodists held two social events on September 2. An afternoon ladies aid meeting featured a long list of attendees and refreshments, while Friday evening hosted a large family night with a pot luck supper and group games orchestrated by Mrs Edwards, drawing many in attendance and strong laughter.
Mrs. Wilma Weatherly of La Porte City visited her parents the M. E. McDannels and joined a Glick reunion at her aunt’s home. The ELULB W.S.W.S group meets Friday at 8 p.m. Bertha and Mabel Coulson host.updates note Kendricks and the Crawfords attend funerals for Nellie Hornaday. Mrs. Eva Poljak, Mrs. Anna Sharp, and Deena McDonough visit relatives and plan trips.
A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Lavelle Wilson and the Roy Sum included EB Wilson and his six children Burke LOC Mrs Edna Dyphon Mrs Carl Cloyed and Mrs Rob Wright Lafelle. Offers boost for a fine costive dinner and visk were Maug ds of San Thegu California yphi of Woodward Mr utd MEL sr Cheyed Mi ang Men Wed and son of Weseagin ty O Wiloe uti Wrtt atai Metilon and George.
Mr and Mrs F G Hawk completed a vacation trip covering about 1000 miles through twelve states concluding at the Grand Canyon Arizona They sighted Badlands and Black Hills South Dakota Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks Wyoming Great Salt Lake and Temple Square Utah Yosemite Sequoia California and ended at Pavilion coast then returned West listed visits to multiple families across South Dakota Utah California Arizona Kansas and Arizona towns including Sioux Falls Draper Sun Valley Buckeye Phoenix Good year and Lyndon and mentions of several named families.
Centerville Legion hall will host the county Legion meeting on Wednesday evening September 14. County officers to be elected include Moravia born Harry Pearson the retiring county commander and Chester Brusher the adjutant. The Sept 21 district meeting at Oshalousa Sever Tro is also noted for attendance.
The Glick reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr with Wes and Harry Van Antworps as guests. Afternoon brought visiting and group photos of attendees including siblings and cousins. Wilna Weatherly of Jaborte Cin and Mrs. Dwight Ghok of Ruckord, DL attended.
A fragmentary report notes a Friday evening event by Senior Endeavours at a local base. Mentions civic leaders Coulo Phyllis Rae and Berl Nebock among attendees amid garbled text and unclear roles.
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