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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1945

Page

4

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Caylor

Mr and Mrs David Caylor celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the home of their son in law and daughter Floydwood and Tadlock. A noon dinner honored close family members followed by an open house in the afternoon. Guests included numerous Caylor relatives and friends from Ottumwa Centerville and Moravia plus Oak and Nebr visitors.

David Caylor Floydwood Lee Tadlock Caylor Jess Fidson Ottumwa Claude Underwood Son Rex California A. M. Hoskinson Wayne Nebr Maude Sateman Rock Inland Ulm H. Wood C. C. Caylor Centerville Nan Caylor Mattie Caylor Chester Cormer Charles J. W. Campbell F. A. Miller Paul Caylor Juanaty Pauline George Magnesson Paul Ora Caylor Udell Mra Wayne Caylor Anita Ann Martha Caylor

Open House At J F Chambers Home For Judge Cham bers Family

Sunday open house at the J F Chambers home honored Judge and Mrs Carl W Cham bers and son Craig of Pendleton Oregon. Attendees included many named residents from Centerville Waterloo Melcher Udell Moulton Albin and CenterV ille with numerous spouses and guests.

J. F. Chambers Carl W. Chambers Craig Pendleton Oregon Earl Parker Centerville Fred Hiatt Chet Broshar A. G. Broshar Waterloo George Hiner Glen Tom Workman Trenton McFall George Johnson Alice Wilson J. C. Wilson Alice Kane Howard Smith Loyd Carter E. O. Tucker Elsie Martin Karl Fischer Karline Beverly R. E. Cummins J. F. Gray Melcher Iowa Orville Burton C. Winans Udell May Criddlebaugh May Fischer George Winsler Fanchen Winsler Paul Callew Lee Hiatt Marilyn Purvis Criddlebaugh Gerald Hunter Nancy Jayne Jo Ellen Frankie Richard Ballew Moulton George Ballew Judith Ann D. E. Wynes Albin Carol Lee Day

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Oehler Home

The United Brethren church mission group met Friday evening at Mrs E F Gehler home with Mrs A C Main leading the legion study on Thy Kingdom Come On earth Through Me. Members included Mrs Frey Adams Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Fred Hammond and others. The October meeting is set for 2 p.m. at Mrs Kenneth Condra’s home.

The United Brethren Church E. F. Gehler A. C. Main Legion Frey Adams Zell Callen Main Fred Hammond Mabel Coulson E. G. Slank Charles Coffin E. G. Oehler Leo Huffman World of Missions Kenneth Condra

United Brethren Conference Opens in Albia

The United Brethren Conference opens at the United Brethren Church in Albia and continues through Sunday noon. A Sunday school session is held at 9 30 each morning, with the congregation urged to attend the morning service. Rev S M Renner of Sierra Leone will speak Thursday at 3 30.

United Brethren Conference United Brethren Church Albia Asia S. M. Renner Sierra Leone West Africa

Rev Hawes to Study at Drake University

Reverend L B Hawes pastor of Moravia Methodist Church will attend Drake University in Des Moines. He will take classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and receive 90 additional hours credit toward graduation.

L. B. Hawes Drake U Moravia Methodist Church Drake University Des Moines Hawes Drake

Services for Mrs Mary Charity Held at Moravia Church

Funeral services conducted by Turner Funeral Home were held at Moravia Methodist church for Mrs Mary M Charity who died September 18 1946 at St Josephs hospital Centerville after months of illness. The Rev L B Hawes presided with burial in Moravia cemetery. Mary Pabst Charity born April 4 1867 near Canal Dover Ohio came to Moravia as a girl with her family and married John D Charity in 1876. She endured widowhood since 1929 and remained active in the Moravia Methodist church for over 65 years. She left a son Ralph who died young and brothers Charles and Harry Pabst survive along with many relatives and friends. Pallbearers and flower bearers are listed.

Turner Funeral Home Moravia Methodist Church Mary M. Charity St. Joseph’s Hospital Centerville L. B. Hawes Moravia Cemetery Mary Magdalene Pabst John and Sara Pabst Canal Dover Ohio Moravia Mary John D. Charity Ralph Charity Methodist Church Charles P. Pabst Ottumwa Harry Pabst

Cooperative dinner in Moravia with visiting relatives

The Duncan cousins from Alden Minnesota joined relatives for a cooperative dinner and visit at Moravia park on Sunday. Attendees included Gail Hinton with Mary Alice, Elbert McGinnis, Maude Williams, Rob McGinnis, Harold Drake and Donnie, Frank Wilson and James John and Paul, Frank Hiatt, Addie Long, Stella Carter and Anna Smith. Afternoon visitors were Cyrus Hall Albia, Herman Wood and Bennett Wood of Albia, and G. T. Harn. the Duncans planned to visit Oskaloosa Newton and Des Moines enroute home after leaving Moravia Monday.

Harry Duncan Alden Minn Frank Hiatt Frank Wilson Moravia Park Gail Hinton Mary Alice Elbert McGinnis Maude Williams Rob McGinnis Harold Drake Donnie Albis James John and Paul Addie Long Stella Carter Anna Smith Cyrus Hall Albia Herman Wood Bennett Wood Centerville G. T. Harn Duncans Moravia Oskaloosa Newton Des Moines

Double Eight Club Hosts Coop Supper

Mr and Mrs Bert Turner hosted members of the Double Eight club for a cooperative dinner at 7 00 pm Thursday. After plans for the coming year the remainder of the evening was spent in card games. Prizes went to Mrs Emil Halden Earl Broshar Mrs T J Luse and Emil Halden with other participants including Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson and Mr and Mrs B id Luse.

Bert Turner Emil Halden Earl Broshar T. J. Luse Harold Mason Pearl Broshar Cecil Coulson Id. Luse

Bogart Family Gatherings Highlight Drakesville Visit

Mr and Mrs Gus Bogart and Mr and Mrs Francis Bogart hosted Harold Dean and Nancy of Drakesville on Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart.

Gus Bogart Francis Bogart Harold Dean Nancy Drakesville Chris Bogart

John Dille Is Promoted at Iowa Trust Bank Centerville

John Dille will assume new duties on October 1 at the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Centerville a promotion from eight years as Moravia branch manager. Mrs C M McFatridge will head the morning office.

John Dille Bank Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Centerville Dille Moravia C. M. McFatridge

Woodward Buys Brown Swiss Bull Avery's Marvel

Harry Woodward of Moravia Iowa has purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull Avery's Marvel from R A Smith of Bussey Iowa. The sale is confirmed by Fred Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin.

Harry Woodward Moravia Iowa Avery's Marvel R. A. Smith Bussey Fred 8. Idise Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association Beloit Wise

Betty Lou Harah Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Betty Lou Harah entertained several friends at a bank party Saturday night at her home in honor of her ninth birthday. Refreshments of Angel Food cake fruit salad with whipped cream and cocoa were served by her mother. Party games and bingo were played. Many gifts were received.

Betty Lou Harah

Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs Tuttle Home

The Progressive Club opened the new year with a gathering at Mrs Karl Tuttle's home. Three tables played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Genevieve Morgan Bertha Brosar and Ruby Dille. Refreshments were served by Mrs Tuttle.

Progressive Club Karl Tuttle Genevieve Morgan Bertha Broshar Ruby Dille Mra. Tuttle

Local residents visit relatives and friends across the area

Mr and Mrs A G Broshar of Waterloo visited relatives in Moravia and Kirksville over the weekend. Dr and Mrs J B Gray of Melcher spent Sunday with the Cummings and at the Chambers home. Ted Campbell and Marion Keenan groups visited family in Kirksville and Aliia. Virginia Gibbons in Des Moines vacationing with Warren and family. Keosauqua and Des Moines trips noted along with Edna Dyphon leaving to work in Woodward. More locals on page six.

J. &. Gray of Melcher R. E. Cumming J. F. Chambers Edna Dyphon Bob Rhoads Rhoads Woodward

Stork Birth Announcement for Joy Ano at St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Guy Vincent of Mystic announces the birth of a baby girl to them and Mrs Vincent of Moravia at St Joseph hospital Centerville on September 16. The infant weighs seven pounds fourteen ounces and is named Joy Ano.

Guy Vincent Mystic St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Joy Ano Vincent Edna Clester Moravia

Young Iowa Farm Couples Meet to Discuss Management

Harried young farm couples in Appanoose county will gather Thursday night September 27 at 7 30 at the Community Center in Centerville. Herbert Howell from Ames will lead a Farm Management discussion and each couple should bring a cooperative supper and table service for the first post summer release meeting, with attendance urged.

Appanoose Herbert Howell Ames Centerville

Marian Davis Weds Henry Goemaat in Hartford Church

Marian Davis and Henry Goemaat wed in Hartford Presbyterian Church on Sept 16, 1945. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Davis of Hartford, wore white lace over satin with a fingertip veil and orange blossom crown. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Goemaat of Oskaloosa. Attendants included Marie and Clarence Goemaat. ceremony conducted by Rev Gilbert N. Cook. The couple, after a trip, will reside at 2711 West Grand Avenue Des Moines. the bride is a Hart­ford High School graduate and Phillips Petroleum employee. groom attended Pella High School and works for Standard Oil.

Russell Davis Hartford Marian Henry Goemaat Carlisle Cornelius. Goemaat Oskaloosa Hartford Presbyterian Church Gilbert N. Cook Marie Clarence Goemaat Goemaat Hartford High School Phillips Petroleum Company Des Moines Pella Standard Oil Company West Grand Avenue 0. G. Davia Moravia

Ruby Johnson and Lois Hawk Host Sunday School Elangea

Ruby Johnson and Lois Hawk entertained their Sunday School elangea at the Johnson home Sunday, with neighbors noting pleasant conversation and light refreshments.

Ruby Johnson Lois Hawk Johnson Home

Methodist Church Sunday Services and School Notice

L B Hawes pastor leads morning and evening worship at Wesley Chapel with Church School under Virgi Dooley. Sept 11 morning service at 11, church school at 10:45, no league service Sunday evening. church events at 7 and 8 pm in Wesley Chapel. Mrs C M McFatridge listed for church school duties.

Methodist Church L. B. Hawes McFatridge Wesley Chapel Dooley

Church notices no worship Sunday and ride share to Albia

G. M. Talbott preacher. Church School at 9:30 p m with Donald Jones as superintendent. No worship service Sunday morning. Please arrange rides to Albia for the 8:00 p m evening service so as many may attend.

United Brethren G. M. Talbott Donald Jones Albia

Teenium Circuit Esther Babb Pastor Schedule

Teenium Circuit Esther Babb Pastor schedule lists church events with times for Church School Morning Worship and Prayer Meetings. Hilton and Fairview church duties noted with superintendents Carl Tomlin and Clarence Whitehead. W.S.C.S. observed all day Thursday at Wayne Clark's home.

Butt Clarence Whitehead Fairview Carl Tomlin Hilton W.S.C.S Wayne Clark

Nazarene Church Service Schedule Announced

Church of the Nazarene bulletin lists W. E. Burd as pastor at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, superintendent. Worship services at 8:00 p.m. Sunday and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 8:00 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. H.johnson

Church Services Schedule at Winnie Dayal Church

The notice lists Bible School at 10:00 a m with Superintendent Winnie Dayal and divine communion at 11:00 a m. Sunday evening features Christies Endeavor. All are welcome to attend.

Church of Christ Bible Winnie Dayal Ike A m Divine Communion Christies Endeavor

War Fund Drive To Start Soon

A Moravia driven report notes quotas set for townships and towns in Appanoose County for the final Victory War Funds Drive. Chairman Mrs. Rowena McFatridge will lead Moravia with a $600 quota. other areas include Taylor Township $300 and Chariton Township $260. The drive begins with a kickoff in Centerville at 7 00 p m on Wednesday September 26.

al Farber Appanoose County Rowena McFatridge Mo‘ravia U.S.U United War Fund Iowa War Chest United Women’s Fund USO Salvation Army Farber Moravia Taylor Township O. A. Burton Chariton Jay Argo Gus Tisue Argo Douglas Township Tom Workman Lee Benz Union Township Roe Ahee Udell Henry Herman Purvis Criddiebaugh Unionville E. V. Stewart Ora Powell Centerville

Appanoose County Superintendents Elect Davis To Second Term

Irving J. Hickman and other Appanoose County superintendents met in Centerville where Paul E. Davis of Cincinnati was elected unanimously to a second term as president. C. E. Moffitt became vice president and L. E. Johnson remains secretary treasurer. Plans for basketball, softball, tournaments and teachers meetings were laid out for the year. The group aims for a proactive year of student and teacher activities.

Irving J. Hickman Moravia Appanoose Centerville Paul E. Davis Cincinnati Davis C. E. Moffitt Mystid Schools L. E. Johnson

Local social notes feature extensive weekend visits and travels

Misses Coretta Cloyed and Jerry Clemmons left Saturday for Washington DC after a two week vacation with Misa Cloyed’s family. Many locals hosted guests and joined dinners, with visits to Des Moines and Rockford, and relatives gathering in Chariton, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Moulton.

Coretta Cloyed Jerry Clemmons Washington, D. C Misa Cloyed Mr. and Bre Carl Cloyed

Plans for Appanoose County Ladies Aid Convention

Executive committee members Mrs. J N Allem Ira Fannie Swanson and Mrs Stella Carter met in Centerville to arrange the Appanoose County Ladies Aid Convention set for Tuesday October 9 at First Baptist Church Centerville The convention previously met last year at United Brethren Church Mora via.

Appanoose County

PFC Marvin Gardner Returns From Germany for 30-Day Furlough

PFC Marvin Gardner, who served in Germany with the 36th Infantry Division, arrived home Saturday for a 30-day furlough with his wife, two daughters, and his parents Mr and Mrs W M Gardner. He will report to a camp in Kentucky after the furlough.

Marvin Gardner W. M. Gardner Germany 36Th Infantry Marvin Kentucky

Paul Rumley Visits General Wainwright Parade

Paul LaVerne Rumley spending a 30 day visit at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Rumley and family. He is in the Merchant Marines and has just returned from Guam. While in San Francisco he saw General Wainwright who was honored in a big parade. He returned home to visit his brother Calvin and Miss Rife of BeX Moines.

Paul LaVerne Rumley Harry Rumley Paul Merchant Marines Guam San Francisco General Wainwright Calvin Miss Rife Bex Moines

SGT Kennedy Receives Honorable Discharge from Army

Francis C Kennedy returned Sept 11 to J L Dodd home and received honorable discharge Sept 18 at Indiantown Gap Separation Center. He served 33 months in Italy and North Africa with 580th Air Service Group, first as Flight Engineer then Powerhouse Engineer for 15th Air Force. He wears Mechanics Badge, Crew Members Wings, 8 Good Conduct Medals, and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. Mrs Kennedy is formerly Marjorie Wilson.

Set Francis C. Kennedy J. L. Dodd Army Indiantown Gap Penn Italy North Africa 580Th Air Service Group 12Th Air Force 15Th Air Force Kennedy Marjorie Wilson

Sgt Jay Oehler Receives Discharge at Fort Leavenworth

Sgt Jay Oehler and family arrive in Coffeyville to celebrate his discharge from the Army. He reported to Fort Leavenworth for processing.

Sgt Jay Oehler Eddie Coffeyville, Kang Twolvas F. Oehler Oehler Ft. Leavenworth

Turners Entertain School Board Club

Keith Sawvel of Alma gordo New Mexico arrived for a three day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Sawvel. Louise Sawvel of Ottumwa came to the Turner home with Mrs Bert Turner for a cooperative supper joined by Supt Irving Hickman and several local families for the visit.

Corp Keith Sawvel Almagordo N. M Moravia Board Lester Sawvel Mina Education Louise Sawvel Ottumwa Bert Turner Irving J. Hickman Frank Lathan Chester Broshar Wm. Gardner John Dille Paul Broshar

Donald Johnson Returns to Camp After Leave

Donald Johnson reports to Ft. Custer Michigan after an eighty day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs M H Johnson He left Sunday to rejoin his unit and resume duties at the camp

Donald Johnson M. H. Johnson Ft. Custer Michigan

Mrs Bivin Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs Chester Sanders spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs W C Bivin who is ill She returned home from the hospital in Center ville Friday The latest word from Mr and Mrs Bivins son Carl is that he is in a hospital in Germany and has ulcers He expected to return to the United States before long

Chester Sanders W. C. Bivin Centerville

Sunday Guests at the Ben Jones Home

Guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones were Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hoskinson of Wayne Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Johnson and daughter of Blakesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Buz Murdy and two children, Mrs. Margery Tracy and George, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones, Mrs. Peart Savely and Frank Swaim.

Ben Jones A. M. Hoskinson Wayne, Nebr A. G. Johnson Blakesburg Carl Johnson Ottumwa Buz” Murdy Margery Tracy George Donald Jones Peart Savely Frank Swaim

ETC Club Meets With Mrs Curtis Burton

The ETC club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Curtis Burton's home for the first meeting of the fall. Roll call featured mystery pal and gift exchange. Entertainment was provided by Mrs Harold Hudgens, and refreshments were served at the close of the business session.

ETC Club Curtis Burton Harold Hudgens

Talbotts Called to Moville by Mother's Illness

Rev and Mrs G M Talbott traveled to Moville on Friday due to the serious illness of Mrs Talbotts mother Mrs Alice Creekimur who suffered a stroke Thursday. Rev Talbott returned home Monday while Mrs Talbott stayed to help in care.

G. M. Talbott Moville

Rebekah Lodge 404 Celebrates 4th Anniversary

Rebekah Lodge No 404 marks its fourth anniversary on September 24 with a program and aid lunch. All members are urged to be present.

Rebekah Lodge No. 404

Moravia Men Among Group Leaving Centerville for Barracks

Three Moravia youths George Jack Long Clifford Tisue and Dale Derby were among 17 from Centerville who left Sunday night for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Kenneth Brown of Moravia route two led 11 Monroe County residents to Jefferson Barracks on Wednesday September 19 for preinduction examinations.

Moravia Centerville Jefferson Baracks Jack Long Clifford Tisue Dale Derby Monroe County Jefferson Barracks Kenneth Brown

Sunday Dinner Guests at Fred Blumer Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Blumer and Ruth included Mrs Olee Burns Mr and Mrs Glen Burns and children Dorothy and Robert Marie McCombs May Jones Guy Weldon and DaWayne McCombs Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon and daughters and Mr and Mrs Wells and daughter of Galt Iowa.

Fred Blumer Ruth Olee Burns Glen Burns Dorothy Aund Robert Marie McCombs May Jones Guy Weldon DaWayne McCombs Roger Gideon Mrs. Wells Galt Iowa

Scouts Plan For Overnight Hike At Moravia Troop 40

Moravia Troop No 40 scouts met Monday to plan an overnight hike for Friday Sept 28. They will spend a $5 reward from L A Roland on weiners and supplies. Present were John Wilson Gene Hoyer Boyd Waxton Charles Burton Richard MacDanel Roy Clester Richard Smith George Tracy Skip Broshar Jack Broshar Bill Broshar John Hiner Donnie Sears Paul Spencer Mas Hammond and five visitors plus Frank Wilson and Scoutmaster Troy Adams. The Scoutmaster attended a Scouting meeting in Centerville Tuesday evening.

Scouts of Moravia L. A. Roland Seouts John Wilson Gene Hoyer Boyd Waxton Charles Burton Richard MacDanel Roy Clester Richard Smith George Tracy

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Mrs. Mary Mary Charity Charles Pabst Mills Maurice Pabst Forrest Pabst Grace Schreckengost Forrest Brown Fremont John Pabst I. R. Castles Gordon Wilkinson Mark Pabst Alfred Pabst Josie Charity Glen Garrett George Firkins J. D. Minnes John Laws C. C. Coulson Fred Blumenatock Elva Hawk Arik Double Eight Club Marry Woodward Broshar H. G. Broshar Ted Campbell W. N. Miller Leonard Palmer J A. B. Hudson Kirksville, Mo Marion Keenan Wendell Lora Elasina Aliia Lester Iurdy W. V. Murdy Ome Virginia Gibbons Emoyen Warren DuVall Fay Hudson Keosauqua N. R. Ward Ana Margaret J. A. Winsler Mrs Ray Lewis Vess Hiatt Guy Argo Dwight Hiatt Flight of the MA Reta Mer Marian Davis Teenium Esther, Babb William Junior Donovan Junior Donovan Yuma Arizona Judy Donovan Carl Raymond Chority Janet and Jerry New London Josie Chority Beryl Brown LeRoy Kenneth and Larry Tvonium Mis Birdie Main T. Ly, Garrett of Harry Dissinger Perry Fred Blumenstock Wilson Julian Frank Swern Lusk Wyoming Mrs. R. &. Pennington Delia Neff Michele Wehrle J. A. Winaler Harry Glick Mary Ellen Dickens A.C. Main Madison, Wisconsin Mr. Main M. K. Blackman Charles Blacknar Iowa City Charles Blackman Ning Halden Les Moines Halden W. Jennings Pisinville Jennings Dwight Glick Rockford Otis Main Leanne Main J. M. Wright Will Hollingshead Ladies Aid PFC Paul Rumley Gen. Wainwright Sgt. Kennedy Turners Entertain Mrs. Bivin
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