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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter became sole owners of Gardner Hatchery by purchasing the Gardner interests. Original owner Wm Gardner ran the business about 20 years. Walters held half interest with Gardners since 1946 and leased it in 1954. building and contents included. It will continue as Gardner Hatchery.
U S Hiatt marked his 86th birthday with Sunday family gatherings. All five sons Otha Gus Ernest Kenneth from Moravia and Paul of Albia attended with four daughters including Lou Taylor of Chester Iowa Vera Davis Spring Valley Minn and Ruth Weston Longview Wash. A cooperative noonday dinner followed a morning Wesley Chapel service.
Evangelical United Brethren Church hosted a teachers night with a service and reception for faculty and families last Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Hammond and Mrs. Harry Woodward led the cooperative supper. Rev. Lynn King gave prayers, Margaret Condra read scripture, and Supt. A. R. Fenton spoke. Almont Main, E. G. Hawk, and Rev. King sang, Irene Tadlock read, Maxine Firking played piano, and Albert Veach presented colored slides of Yellowstone and Colorado.
Rosalie Lovell Riley aged 30 died at Research Hospital in Galenburg Nebraska after a long illness attributed to Hodgkins disease. She entered July 5 and was born August 20, 1925 in Moravia. Survived by husband William, daughter Patricia, parents Jene ford and Fern Lovell, sisters, two brothers C C Lovell Jr and James L Lovell, and other relatives. Funeral held at Hinchliff and Pearson chapel in Galesburg with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. distant relatives attended from Rockford Tucson and Camp Carson.
Appanoose county court room Centerville drew a capacity crowd Tuesday night for the Chariton River Landowners Association open meeting on Chariton river watershed development. Ray mond McConnell of Lincoln Journal spoke on watershed experience and benefits. Senator Tom Martin attended and voiced views. letters from Senator Hickenlooper and Congressman LeCompte were read.
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00, worship at 11:00, evangelistic service 7:30. Rev Everett Staats district superintendent will speak and conduct the first quarterly conference after the evening service. Fifteenth Anniversary Birthday Party of the W S C S on Sept 22 at 1:30 pm. Commission on Membership and Evangelism meeting Sept 22 at 7:30 pm. prayer meeting dismissed Wednesday. All invited.
Rev. Lynn d. King ministers the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship and Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek Service on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. includes a report meeting of the friendly visitation teams on Sept. 28.
Rev W F T Evans serves as minister with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 am. Communion and sermon at 21 p.m. Bible Study at 7 30 p.m led by Mrs Marshall Perry on Revelation Chapter eleven. Evangelistic services postponed to a later date.
The Sunday program begins with 10 00 a m Sunday School, promotion day follows. A 14 00 worship service is planned, then a 1 15 prayer meeting and an 8 00 evangelistic service with prayer and fasting on Thursday noon. Revival services are scheduled each evening at and pm.
Four year old Mershia Fisk, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Fisk, returned home Saturday from Blank Memorial hospital in Des Moines where she was treated for an illness initially tagged as polio but later diagnosed as brain infection by doctors.
Mrs Larry Arnold was honored at a Saturday evening bridal shower hosted by Mitzi Sawyer. Pencil games awarded prizes to Mrs Robert Simpson Mrs Boyd Paxston and Kathleen Halden. Guests included Mrs Jerry Darrah and Janet Broshar among others. gifts were sent by several unable to attend.
County extension directors Clarence E. Babcock and Fred Lasley announce a fall meeting in Moravia on October 6 1955 at 730 pm. About 125 Monroe and Appanoose county farmers are expected to attend to learn about livestock and feed from Iowa State College experts William Zmolek and Charles Greenlee. Attendees will receive a chart to estimate the price they can pay for feeder cattle and discuss grain soybean and hog prices for the coming season. Zmolek will summarize feeding experiment results and outline feed requirements for various programs.
The Illingworth Jewelry store in Albia moves to the east side of the square and hosts a grand opening on Friday and Saturday. The remodeled shop promises a modern, attractive design built by Charles Broshar and Dee Kaster.
Mrs Ernest Kincade entered St Josephs hospital at Centerville on Friday for foot surgery after breaking a bone in a fall at the state fair. She was brought home Monday evening to recuperate.
Monday September 12 marked Mrs. Dick Brown’s birthday anniversary and Tuesday evening relatives visited her home with baskets for supper. The group shared a delicious supper ice cream and cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Mr and Mrs Ray Rinehart Mr and Mrs Paul McCord and Jimmy Mr and Mrs Russell Brown H A Lemaster Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo Jess Luckender Vinton Lundy and Mr and Mrs Dick Brown. Wishes for many more happy birthdays were extended.
Mr and Mrs James Fisk express gratitude for calls letters and kindness during their daughter Marshias illness and recovery from illness. They thank everyone who offered encouragement and support during this difficult time.
The American Legion Auxiliary met for the September session with Mrs. Max McDonough presiding and 20 members present. They voted to subscribe to the Broadcaster and sponsor a forgotten child at a state institution, with gifts and remembrances to follow once the child's name is secured.
Oehler Brothers Firestone store at Centerville is moving to the east side of the Square into the former Kadel Super Valu location. A big store-wide sale reduces stock in preparation for the move next month. Sale items are listed elsewhere in this week's Union.
The Shanghai club met with Cora Murphy and Allie Taylor on September 14. Members enjoyed a cooperative Ginner and a day of quilting and dressing 25 chickens. Olive May McDonald won the guessing game. Next meeting set with Hazel Rinehart on September 23.
The Day of Prayer Service will be observed Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Evangelical United Brethren church. It precedes World Communion Sunday on October 2 with the theme The Church, the Body of Christ. The program is directed by Mrs Ted Campbell and Rev Lynn King. Public is invited.
A box supper will be held at the Enon school on Friday evening September 30 at 8 00./Mira 88 and Vina Taylor are listed as teachers at the event.
Moravia pitcher Gary Pfannebecker and Larry Pfannebecker duelled Cincinnati ace Bill Golie as Moravia trailed 6-4 but tallied five in the seventh to force a 6-5 loss. Cincinnati advances to semis, with finals set for Thursday at 3 PM pitting Cincinnati against Moulton after Moulton shut Blakesburg 11 0 in five innings Tuesday.
Local soils and parched pastures received a steady drizzle with 7 inches of rain and an early Wednesday shower adding 1.5 inches for a total of 2.2 inches. Wells run low daily as bean harvest sits 25 to 35 percent complete and yields lag behind typical levels. some corn pickers observed while silos remain mostly filled.
Richard Smith enrolled in Drake University law school Des Moines beginning last week after leaving the army last June. Mrs Lula R Tillmont chaired Taylor township at an American Cancer Society conference in Centerville. Des Moines visitors include Mrs Ray Poage and children with Mr Poage returning home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gollaher from Marion visited Mrs Gollaher. Mrs Walter Scott returned from Smith hospital Albia. The week included visits among the Coffins, Tock family, and Maude Coltrain. Rev W T Baston of Columbus Junction stayed with the Coffins, Ben Jones hosted, and Zell Callen hosted Sunday. Pat Rogers leaves for University of Iowa senior year. The VanDorin family spent Sunday with the Purvises at Deep River. Charles Turner enrolled at Finlay Engineers School Kansas City briefly then returned home. Chalmers Selby of St. Petersburg Fla visited Virgil Johnson’s. Mrs Art Fox and Mrs Lee Hiatt vacationed in Clarinda with Etta Halden, a patient at a nursing home. Donald and son from Chicago moved into Luther Caster’s small house. Mabel Bosse planned a Des Moines arrival and visited Ralph McDonough’s home.
Taylor Township Farm Bureau meeting on March 3 at the Agriculture building in Centerville. Resolutions and election of officers will be held. Bring sandwiches and cookies.
The adult homemaking class led by Miss Rinehart will meet Thursday at 8:00 PM with Mr. Fenton as speaker. The first session last Friday enrolled 35 students.
The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow Girls elected Mary Schrodt as Worthy Advisor with Maxine Firkins as associate advisor Dana Wright as charity Margaret Condra as hope and Sandra Carter as faith. An installation open to the public is set for Sept 26 at 7 30. The group will travel to Chariton Oct 4 to perform Rainbow work for the Chariton Eastern Star chapter. Sandra Carter and Linda Appler served crackers and orange drink after the meeting.
The Kensington club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Art Fox’s home. Roll call shared what members enjoyed about the fall festival. A new slate of officers was elected with Ira Boyer as president, Guss Luse as vice president, Alonzo Turner as secretary, and Jay Ohler as treasurer. Refreshments included chocolate cake, orange and lemon sherbet, and posts.
The Kingdom Builders class held its monthly party at Grace Methodist church Friday evening with 40 attendees. James Wilson provided the entertainment with colored slides. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs John Wilson and Mr and Mrs James Wilson. Rev John Grenfell teaches the class.
County treasurer notes 1,380,399.40 in total taxes with 689,367.48 unpaid as of Sept 1. About 9 percent penalty applies once delinquent. 35 percent of yearly payments arrive in September, driving busy lines at the treasurer's office.
Mrs Garnet McDonough and Lester Brain of Moravia wed at 4 00 p m Tuesday September 20 at Wesley Chapel First Methodist Church Oskaloosa Dr Alvin X Mayberry officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Earl Brain Hedrick They will reside in Moravia Mrs Brain has rented her home to Moravia coach William Carr and family
Patty Harris was honored at a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Art Van Dorin. Her mother, Mrs. Opal Harris, assisted the hostess. Guests included Linda Coulson, Diana Burton, Judy Smith, Sandraard, Karen Woodward, Jessie VanDorin, Mr. and Mrs. Art VanDorin, Jolene, Betty, Harold VanDorin, Ronnie and Chuck.
Ida Canema Wood Smith of Plainville Kansas visits her namesake cousin Ida Canema Wood McDanel and family around Centerville Moravia Ottumwa and Moulton. Smith born near Unionville Iowa moved to Kansas in 1885 and visited in 1901 and 1910. The reunion marks 45 years since their last meeting and 1950 reunion note.
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