Moravia Festival Marks 41st Anniversary with Strong Turnout
The Moravia Fall Festival drew high attendance and praise for weather, concessions, and orderly midway operations. The Moravia Booster Club raised funds for street lighting with plans to purchase light poles. Highlights included stage entertainment, Farm Bureau events, and a pet parade with 73 entries led by notable winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
N. R. Ward
Ward
Moravia Booster Club
Jake Day
Daiby- Hazard Co
Turner & Son
Rev. Burd
Farm Bureau
Karl Fischer
Supt
Whicker Visitors From Colorado Spend Month in Moravia
Mr and Mrs H L Whicker of Lay Colorado arrived Friday for about a month visiting relatives and friends in Moravia. They paid their Union office subscription with two silver dollars calling Colorado money. They recalled a prior visit with Herschel Reich of Glenwood Springs a lumber yard owner who recently bought a sawmill. It has been six years since their last Moravia visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Whicker
Lay
Colorado
Moravia
Union
Mr. Whicker
Herschel Reich
Glenwood Springs
Five Generations Photo Showcases Local Family Heritage
The photo features five generations from the Kaster and Clark families centered on Main Station. Robert Kaster, 89, has lived near Main Station most his life. James Easter, 62, of Main Station, with his daughter Mia. John Clark, 41, of Rockford Illinois, and Rex Meline Clark, 22, in uniform. Rex served from June 4 1944 to April 18 1946 in the U S Marine Corps. Kay Clark, 2, is Rex’s daughter.
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Robert Kaster
Kester
Main Station
South Dakota
James Easter
Mia
John Clark
Rockford
Illinois
Rex Meline Clark
U.S. Marine Corps
Kay Clark
Basket Dinner for Leonard Wilson
Leonard Wilson left for Yuma Arizona after a brief Moravia park visit marked by a Sunday basket dinner. Attendees included Frank Wilson and many relatives and friends from Spencer Handley Des Moines Moulton Woodward and other areas, with John Paul James Dale and Eph Wilson among those listed. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wilson
Frank Wilson
Yuma
Arizona
Moravia Park
Jim Rousseau
Spencer
J. €. Buckmaster
Handley
Texas
Edna Dyphion
Woodward
Glee
Dale Callen
Des Moines
Fern Wright
Dana
Moulton
James
John and Paul
B. G. Hawk
Alice Wilson
Eph Wilson
Ted Miller
Clarence Dowd
Donald
Riley Callen
QaZelle Wilson
le' Oy
John Johnson
Family Dinner in Spring Valley Fans Local Reunion
Mr and Mrs Clell Davis and Mr and Mrs Bob John with their son from Spring Valley Minnesota spent the weekend at the O 8 Hiatt and O G Davis homes. A family dinner was held Sunday at the Hiatt home for the Davis and John families with Gua Hiatt Ernest Hiatt Kenneth Hiatt Harold Hudgens and Carl Hiatt in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Davis
Bob John
Spring Valley
Minn
Hiatt
O. G. Davis
Davis
John
Gua Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Mra
Carl Hiatt
Carolyn Hawk's Twelfth Birthday Bunking Party
Carolyn Hawk observed her 12th birthday on September 17 inviting Nellie DuVall Delorea Bisby and Viola Hammond to a bunking party at her home. Mrs. Hawk served cake and strawberries as games entertained and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hawk
Claude Hawk
Nellie DuVall
Delorea Bisby
Viola Hammond
Winslers Host Six O Clock Dinner In Honor Of Rex Firkins
Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Georgiana entertained Tuesday evening at six o clock dinner honoring the Rex Firkins family Guests included Mr and Mrs Rex Firkins and son Michael of Washington DC Mr and Mrs Ray Forbes Mrs Margery Tracy and George involved in the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Georgiana
Rex Firkins
Michael
Washington, D. C
Ray Forbes
Margery Tracy
George
David Dohrmann
Knoxville
Gary Tharp
Eddyville
U. O. Main
Smith Tharp
George Main
Stillwater
Okla
H. F. Donnelly
Enid
Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Boblenz Birthday Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R R Pennington hosted Mr and Mrs H T Boblenz Nancy Gene and Connie for a six o clock dinner Saturday as a courtesy to Mrs Boblenz commemorating her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
H. T. Boblenz
Nancy
Gene
Connie
Mrs. Boblenz
Duane Veach Enrolls in Pharmacy at Drake University
Duane Veach traveled to Des Moines and entered Drake University to study pharmacy. He spent the summer months assisting in the Moravia drug store with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Veach remaining in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Veach
Des Moines
Drake University
Albert Veach
More Than 800 Sign Guest Book At Library Fall Festival
More than eight hundred persons registered on the library guest book during the fall festival with six hundred six from out of town. Registration was led by Mrs B R Kaster and Mrs Gus Pfannebacker, listing many attendees from Wyoming Oklahoma Iowa California Minnesota Illinois and more, plus numerous towns in Centerville Albia Ottumwa Hedrick Moulton Mystic Unionville Udell Blakesburg Melrose Russell Seymour Pulaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Kaster
Gus Pfannebecker
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyo
Mra
George Main
Stillwater
Okla
H. F. Donnelly
Enid
H. BR. Lemaster
Frank Farr
Richland
Carl Merkle
Abilene
Texas
Perry . Norton
Bloomfield
Harry Duncan
Alden
Minn
J. C. Buckmaster
Handley
R. D. McCauley
Webster City
C. M
Vess Lathen
San Francisco
Calif
Allen Boller
Atlantic
Stella
Eich
Cedar Rapids
Gerald Gay
R. EB. Gackle
Mary Lou
Oskaloosi
John Haver
Marshall
Charles Gray
Charles Jr
John Gray
Melcher
Rex Firking
Michael
Arlington
Elvin Hudson
Wheatland
Wesley Smith
Aon
Laredo
Frank Hammond
Elgin
Ilinois
Ida Stapleton
Draper
M. D. Simpson
Milland
S. D
Fannie Stickler
Eleanor Hiner
Bryan Karr
Martha Kate Otley
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Earl Main
Wanda Mason
Knoxville
Calvin Rumley
Chrystal Callen
Dorothy Taylor
Artie McNair
Des Moines
Joy Brunett
Newton
Hicks Pabst
Hilbert Roberts
Rita
Mia
Ralph Freeman
Kathryn
Dickie
Creston
Donald Nash
Ames
Centerville
Albia
Ottumwa
Hedrick
Moulton
Mystic
Unionville
Udell
Blakesburg
Melrose
Seymour
Pulaski
Joan Foster Sustains Serious Eye Injury
John Foster suffered a serious eye injury when a wood chip struck his right eye while chopping wood. He was rushed to a Cen terville doctor then referred to an Ottumwa eye specialist for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Centerville
Ottumwa
Card of Thanks for J. H. Schreiner Family
The Schreiner family expresses gratitude to all who sent flowers and sympathy after the passing of their wife and mother, J. H. Schreiner.
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J. H. Schreiner
Luncheon Guests Of Mrs Winsler Attended Saturday
Hon and Mrs Kerl LeCompte of Corydon Mr and Mrs Elvin Hudson of Wheatland Wye Mrs Maude Hickman Maie Waughop and Scott Haynes of Centerville Arthur Main of Madison Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough were luncheon guests of Mrs Fenchen Winsler Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerl LeCompte
Corydon
Elvin Hudson
Wheatland
Wye
Maude Hickman
Maie Waughop
Scott Haynes
Centerville
Arthur Main
Madison
Wisc
Ralph McDonough
Correction note on shower guest list at Ralph Davis home
The item about the pink and blue shower for Mrs. Clif ford Stocker omitted the name of Mrs. Frank Wood ward who was unable to attend but sent a gift at last week’s event at the Ralph Davis residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Ralph Davis
Clifford Stocker
Eda Dyphon
Woodward
Epr Wilson
Tillman Stocker
Albia
Wilson Home
Correspondents Notice on Weekly Newsletters
Preses announce weekly news letters arrive by mail on Mondays when possible. The arrangement helps timely inclusion in the current issue and provides early copy during the week when it is most needed.
No Hunting Notice on Farmlands Named by Local Owners
No hunting trapping or trespassing allowed on farms owned or controlled by Gabe Johnson Dewitte Yeager and J Smithbirg. Names under this heading 25 cents for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Johnson
Dewitte Yeager
J. Smithbirg
William K Jackson charts rise to U S Chamber president
The life story of William K Jackson shows a self made ascent from University of Florida student to recording clerk in the Florida House, stenography studies, a Jacksonville law firm salary of 45 dollars a month, and funding for Virginia Law School before entering law practice and later business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
University of Florida
Florida House of Representatives
Jacksonville
Virginia Law S School
P'S
Bait Fruit Company
Court of honor held in Appanoose continues scouting traditions
Two Moravia scouts George Tracy and Jack Broshar earned scholarships and badges at a Moravia Court of Honor in Centerville with Ray Forbes as Scoutmaster. An Eagle Scout award went to Jimmy Joannon of Centerville Moravia Scout Troop No. 40, as advancements and awards were presented with local leaders overseeing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mochivia
George Tracy
Jack Broshar
Couravia
Mole
Jimmy
Joannon
Centerville
Moravia
Ray Forbes
Former Schoolmates Picnic Dinner in Moravia Park
Former classmates gathered in Moravia park on Sunday for a get-together and picnic dinner. The attendees included Milton Redlin and family, Kenneth Barghahn and Linda, Dianne and Bruce of Knoxville, Dale Schreiner and Marily, Doris Virginia and Dale Jay of Moville, Ralph Freeman and Kathryn Lee and Dickie of Creston, Juanith Smith of Kansas City, Truxton Dicks and Paul, Richard and Donald of Iconium, Denny Homerine and Jo Ellet, Dennis Ray, Andy Mosley and Janice Kay, Mary Margaret, Bart Turner and Charles with Nancy, Harold Mason and Richard, Claude Hawk and Lois, Carolyn and Richard, Lloyd Brown and Dorothy and Jerry Luse. A group of former teachers also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Milton Redlin
Bill
Kenneth Barghahn
Linda
Dianne
Bruce
Knoxville
Dale Schreiner
Marily
Doris Virginia
Dale Jay
Moville
Ralph Freeman
Kathryn Lee
Dickie
Cresston
Juanith Smith
Kansas City
Truxton
Paul
Richard
Donald
Iconium Vicinity
Denny Homerine
Jo Ellet
Dennis Ray
Lloyd Phillis
Jana Ann
Albie
Andy Mosley
Janice Kay
Mary Margaret
Bart
Turner
Charles
Nancy
Harold Mason
and ’'Mra
Claude Hawk
Lois
Carolyn
Lloyd Brown
Dorothy
Jerry T. J. Luse
Jerry
Moravia Park Sunday Basket Dinner Attended by Relatives
Mr and Mrs Earl Whicker Lay Colorado Mrs Guy Andrews Jasper Mo and Mrs Ella Criddlebaugh Santa Rosa Calif visited sister Mrs Oscar Woodward and F E Boyer. A large basket dinner at Moravia park honored the visitors with many relatives present including the honorees and numerous Main Woodward and Moffitt family members from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Whicker
Lay
Colorado
Guy. Andrews
Jasper
Ella Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
Oscar Woodward
F. E. Boyer
Moravia Park
Woodward
Frederick Koehler
Frank Hickman
Udell
Clara Morrison
Centerville
Bob Moffitt
Forest Moffitt
Florica
Irene
Frank Swaim
A. O. Main
Mary Rose
George Main
Stillwell
Oklahoma
H. F. Donnelly
Enid
Okla
Frank Woodward
Bill Woodward
Harry Woodward
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Noah Stocker
Blakesbure
New Address for Pvt Harley C Tisue Jr at Fort Eustis
Private Harley C. Tisue Jr., ASN 27171181, now assigned to 101 Tag Company, 1st Regiment, Fort Eustis, Virginia. The update confirms his new mailing and unit designation within the Army Signal Corps network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley C. Tisue, Jr
Tag. Co
Fort Eustis
Virginia
When you or your friends leave company or go any place it's news
A brief item urging readers to send notices about departures from jobs or relocations to The Union for publication. It emphasizes sharing timely personal-news updates with the newspaper.
Local Church Schedule And Sunday Services
The notice lists Esther Babe’s Teconium Circuit at 10 15 a m worship 11 15 a m fare view church school 9 00 a m with superintendent Mrs Carl Tomlin 9 45 a m service Bible study and prayer Thursday 7 80 p m Hilton Church School 10 30 a m Dortha Kenton superintendent evening service 7 30 p m W S C S with Mrs Lewis Rouse Thursday
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Tconium
Esther Babe
Teconium Church
Donald Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
Hilton
Dortha Kenton
W.S.C.S
Lewis Rouse
Methodist Church Services Schedule Noted
A church notices Sunday activities with Pastor Davis leading morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Church School begins at 10:00 a.m. M. Y. F. Wesleyan Choir meets at 9:45 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m. Church School continues after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J, CG
Davis
M. Y
F. Wealey
Nazarene Church Sunday Services and Events
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Wobnon as superintendent and morning worship at 11 00. Evening worship at 7 00 followed by 8 00 p m worship. Thursday 8 00 p m Prayer and Bible Study several times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
Paetor
M. H. ‘Wobnon
Des Moines Housing Corp Builds Homes for Veterans
Action shows communities meeting housing shortages. Des Moines Chamber of Commerce created the Des Moines Housing Corporation to provide homes for hundreds of veterans using Fort Des Moines. In Spencer, a $100,000 program financed by the Chamber of Commerce offered houses to veterans at about $4,000 each.
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Des Moines
Local Happenings from Hammond to Des Moines
Mrs Martha Williams of Hammond Indiana visits her daughter in Ames to help care for her new granddaughter Diane Linn. Ames visitors include Mr and Mrs A C Stockwell and Mr Lester Brain's family. Many locals attend the Fall Festival and share weekend visits, travel, and health notes across Ottumwa Des Moines Centerville Handley Texas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Williams
Hammond
Indiana
A. D. Kincade
Diane Linn
A. C. Stockwell
Ames
Veterans Start Many New Business Units
Postwar economic expansion spurs a surge in new business establishments as returning service members and civilians reengage in production and commerce. While most are small ventures like grocery stores and service stations, a portion may mature into sizable, lasting enterprises and create numerous jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
United States
Veterans Notice Meeting at Moravia School Friday
A Veterans Notice indicates a meeting at the Moravia school building Friday September 20 at 8 00 p m to discuss the program and begin enrollment all local veterans urged to attend. Also notes guests and visits among residents with various family and out of town connections mentioned throughout the Moravia community.
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Moravia
Good Agriculture Makes a Better Community Plan
Veterans farm training program discussed at Centerville Legion Home. About 50 veterans attended and most plan to enroll. Training centers will be Moulton Seymour Centerville Moravia with possible others. No boundary lines, veterans may choose the most convenient school.
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Veterans Farm
Legion Home
Centerville
Moulton
Seymour
Moravia
Births Reported For Three Families In Texas And Iowa
Dr and Mrs Wiley Rountree of San Angelo Texas announce the birth of their fourth son born Sunday September 15 Mrs Rountree is the former Jackie Winsler daughter of Mrs Fanchen Winsler The Rountrees also have a daughter Sharon ne Mr and Mrs T J Luse are the parents of a son born September 11 at Smith hospital in Alla He has been named G E Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Albia are the parents of a son born September 16 He weighed seven pounds five ounces and has been named Wilfred Andrew This is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs W A Smith of Albia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Sharon. Sue
Rountree
Ing
Wiley B. Rountree
Jacquelyn Winsler
Daugh- North
Irving
Santer
Fanchen Winsler
Moravia
Angelo
Iowa
Donald Brain
Chicago
Iowa City
Lester Brain
W. H. George
Fairfield
Cody Luse
Wiley Rountree
Jackie Winsler
Sharonne
T. J. Luse
the Smith Hospital
Alla
G. E
Robert Smith
Albia
Wilfred Andrew
W. A. Smith
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Ronald E Danel
Diah Easter
Bobby Carter
Paul Wilson
Ronnie Dudley
Arthur Simmons
Fern Foster
Virginia Carter
Foster
McDanel
Elijah Simmons
Marvin Gardner
Boyd Paxston
Bill Broshar
Clair Kaster
Bud McDanel
Joan Callen
Janet Broshar
Donnie Sears
Allan Kline
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
National Farm Bureau
Versal Barnes
Tuttle & McGee
Chariton
Carl Gill
Sewal
Jack Spurgeon
Gena Davia
Martinsburg
Ted Davis
Eldon Fetters
Promise City
Karl M. LeCompte
Pacific
Southwest Pacific
Martha Hiatt
Whicker
Winslers
R. A Pennington Home
DRAKE
Joan Foster
Aoe E Honor
Basket
Ean Moravia
Caurenes
Action Provides
Dr. Rountree
Ruby Johnson
The
Western Union
Home Olka
Elmer Pennington
Cody
Stanley
Lee Ann
F. A. Boyer
Charley
Mary Platt
Wm. Gardner
Canistonia
W. P. Davis
Kitty Alexander
California
Froston
Anet
F. H. Buckmaster
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
Handley, Texas
H. E. Callen
Roy Lenz
Joyce and Donald
Ray Bennett
La-Vada Adams
Ralph
Veterans Notice
Phyllis. Haver
Joan Black
Charles Fulton
Chardon
Ohio
John Fulton
Olin Shaw
Stella Reich
James Reich
Moline
J. W. Halden
Morning
Dayton Dotson
Wayne McDanes
Corner Cafe
Ray Tomlin
Helknap
Burdette Ward
Doris
Verna
Charles Johnson Home
Mrs. Rouge
Ruby
Mrs
Chugwater, Wyoming
Albert Brain
J. T. Day
Richard Veach
Atlantic, Towa
Paul Broshar
F. W. Wright
E. ¥. Wilson
Herndon Donnelly
Chugwater, Wyo
Aly
Mrs. Marshall Perry
Rowena Ferry
Wynona Perry
Oliver Adams
George Trelan
Clara
Lester Bradshaw
Bob Martsching
Lawrence Roland
Elmer Roland
Claire Spencer
Bell Callen
Chester Sanders
Torrington
Wyoming
John Spencer
Bob Coady
Charley Laws
Ironium
John Laws
John Merlin
Dale
Phyllis
Wynonna Perry
Nita Lagro
Paul Dicks
Mrs. DeWayne Robinson
Hattie Hixson
Kate Broshar
R. F. Main
Frank Houser
Harry Buckalew
Andy Brown
Ova
Birdie Main
J. F. Gray of
R. 5. Cummins
Richard Harp
Norma Jean Gowen
Will Laws
Virgil Johnson
Beatrice and
Margaret
Russell _Gillaspie
Pearl Eugene Hiner
Lew Hiner
Vivian Pfannebecker
Desa Moines
Wayna McDanes
M. H. Elson
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