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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

4

Dr Sneed Named Lead Pastor of First Methodist Los Angeles

Dr J Richard Sneed longtime Rockford pastor and national radio preacher takes over The First Methodist of Los Angeles, succeeding Dr Donald Tippett. The church lists 4200 members and broad audience reach, with Sneed broadcasting morning and evening on KFAC to an estimated five million listeners. Sneed’s background includes Boston University School of Theology and Grinnell College, with numerous writings and a forthcoming book.

Pacific Coast First Methodist of Los Angeles Canf Sneed Mutual Broadcasting System Donald Tippett KFAC Roy L. Smith Methodiam The Christian Advocate Tippett Boston University School of Theology Rockford Illinois Good Housekeeping Calvin Coolidge Christian Science Sentinel Court Street Pulpit Digest North American Conference of Foreign Missions Journal of Living Fleming H. Revell Company Dr. Sneed Grinnell College Moravia Boston University Cornell College First Methodist Church America

John R May Accepts ISU Teaching Post in Engineering

John R May son in law of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop accepts full time instructorship in the engineering department at Iowa State College Ames He will also pursue a Ph D in chemical engineering Mrs May is the former Bernadine Bishop.

John R. May D. E. Bishop Iowa State College Ames

Moravia Clerk Announces Post Office Exam

Miss Rena B. Smith announces a probational Substitute Clerk exam for Moravia Town Post Office on November 6, 1948 at 8 30 A M in Moravia High School. Pay is 1.29 per hour. applicants must be U S citizens or owe allegiance. Ages 18 to 50, with veteran and federal service exceptions. written test about four hours. obtain forms from local Civil Service Secretary or Eighth U S Civil Service Regional Office in Saint Paul Minnesota. bring completed forms to test.

Rena B. Smith U. S. Civil Service Region Moravia, Town Moravia United States Civil Service U. S. Civil Service Regional Saint Paul 1 Minnesota

Double Eight Holds First Meeting of Year

The Double Eight club met for its first gathering of the year at Centerville home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar. Hosts assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner welcomed members. Prizes went to Harold Mason Velda Condra and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse after a card night with refreshments.

Double Eight Pearl Broshar Centerville Bert Turner Harold Mason Velda Condra T. J. Luse

Home from hospital after operation in Iowa City

Sam Hudgens returned home from the University Hospital in Iowa City last Wednesday to recuperate. His birthday was observed Friday with greetings. His sister Mrs. W. N. Miller joined him, along with his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Roe Rhee, Mrs. Dorothy Baker, and Mrs. Harold Hudgens.

Sam Hudgens University Hospital Iowa City W. N. Miller Roe Rhee Dorothy Baker Harold Hudgens

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Woodward Observed at Coop Dinner

Mr and Mrs Bil Woodward hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday celebrating the birthday of his mother Mrs O G Woodward. Attending were Mr and Mrs Farry Ward Mr and Mrs Fren Woodward their children and Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward with Karen and Ronnie.

Bil Woodward O. G. Woodward Farry Ward Fren Woodward Ronald Woodward Karen Ronnie

Progressive Bridge Club Opens New Year With Winners

The Progressive bridge club met last Thursday at Mrs Theo Miller's home for the first gathering of the year. Three tables competed with prizes awarded to Mrs Garnet McDonough Mrs Paul Broahar and Mrs George Winslet. Refreshments followed.

Progressive Bridge Club Theo Miller Garnet McDonough Paul Broahar George Winslet

Dess White Seals Wedding in California Amid Illness

Mr and Mrs Dess White wed in Venice California on Thursday due to the critical illness of his brother Ray White. They plan to visit their elderly mother Mrs Lillie White nearby and hope for Ray’s recovery.

Dess White Venice Calif Ray White Lillie White Ray

Pro gon and candy supper at yew school near Moravia

Notice invites all to a candy supper and pro gon event at the yew school seven miles southwest of Moravia on Thursday evening October 14 1848 at 745 pm Sandwiches pie coffee and pop will be sold Ladies are asked to bring boxes Betty Jean Foster A ot Zeon Teacher.

Moravia Betty Jean Foster Aotzeon Blue Front School Fere Twyla Foster Marelee Clayworth

Local Clergy and Assignments Mentioned in Fragment

The fragment cites Tywood and Herbert Johnson sons of local families in San Francisco and Turkey Calif with church roles. Hall Swan, son of Freak Swain, awaiting assignment in a peaceins role. Wee REO is named as pastor at the Church of a Nagarene in Suckion, DL.

Tywood Herbert Johnson M. H. Johnson San Frantico Hall Swan Swain Turkey Calif Wee Reo Suckion

Services Hero For Tom Kingery

Tom Kingery of Russell was killed while under a truck on highway 84 west of Albia when the jack failed. Survived by wife and three children Betty Lou Barbara and Billy. Born November 18 1918 he was 29 years old. Services were held at Moravia Methodist Church with burial in Moravia Cemetery.

Russell Tom Kingery Albia Moravia Betty Lou Barbara Billy Lewis Albis Moravia Methodist Church Swaim Moravia Cemetery

Glicks Visit Ottumwa Hospital Aboard Friends

Mrs J R Callen visits Ottumwa St Joseph hospital with Mr and Mrs Harry Van Antwerp to see patients Mr and Mrs Harry Glick. Mrs Callen says Mr Glick to leave hospital in a few days while Mrs Glick improves slowly.

J. R. Callen Harry van Antwerp Plano Ottumwa Harry Glick St. Joseph Hospital

Paberts Observe 63rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst quietly observed their 63rd wedding anniversary at their Moravia home on Saturday September 25 They are lifelong residents of the community and have lived in Moravia the past 12 years

Harry Pabst Moravia

Attend C R C P Meeting in Albia

Rev Wayne Dunlap Harold Holder and his new assistant Harold Cartwright all of Centerville attended the Christian Rural Overseas Program meeting in Albia at the Monroe County Farm Bureau office. An organizational meeting is set for Saturday Oct 26 at 1 30 PM in Centerville community center. Key county men will be invited to join this program aimed at giving farmers a distinctive place in overseas relief. Farmers will be asked to contribute from their crops.

Wayne Dunlap Harold Holder Harold Cartwright Centerville Christian Rural Overseas Program Albia Monroe County Farm Bureau Office

E T C Club Meets at Mrs Johnson Home

The E T C Club gathered at Mrs John Johnson's home last Thursday with 17 members present. Guest mystery box by Mrs U O Main. Mrs R R Pennington gave two readings. Kathryn Slavin of Ottumwa attended as a guest. Refreshments and social hour ended a pleasant afternoon.

T.C. Club John Johnson Mystery Box U. O. Main R. R. Pennington Kathryn Slavin Ottumwa

Blumenstocks Head West for Winter Visit California Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Blumenstock depart Tuesday to spend the winter in California with their son and wife at Garberville and daughter and family at Upland. Coach and Mrs James Vaa Meta also moved to the Blumenstock house Tuesday.

Fred Blumenstock California BH Blumenstock Garberville Fred Rickel Upland James Vaa Meta Blumenstock House

Move To Moravia On Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel

Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel have moved to the property formerly occupied by Mrs Lew Hiner. Bud is employed at the Art Fox Garage.

Bud McDanel Lew Hiner Bud Art Fox Garage

Rummage sale at Legion Auxiliary raises twenty dollars

At Saturday afternoon’s rummage sale the American Legion Auxiliary cleared 20.30 dollars, marking a tidy fundraising result for the group.

American Legion Auxiliary

Seek Friends Here in Moravia For Port Townsend Publisher

Mr and Mrs Ray Scott of Port Townsend Washington were in Moravia last Friday morning seeking friends or relatives of Mr Scott's parents who were married in Moravia many years ago. Mr Scott is a newspaper publisher in Port Townsend.

Ray Scott Port Townsend Washington Moravia Mr. Scott Scott

Move To California Card From Mrs Tarr

A Glenrock Wyoming note requests forwarding of Fred A. Tarr’s newspaper to 131 Pajaro Street Salinas California after his move. The card is signed by Mrs. Fred Tarr and references the new address.

Fred Tarr Glenrock Wyo Fred A. Tarr Pajaro St Salinay Calif

Busy Maidens 4 H Club Meeting Report

The Busy Maidens 4 H club met at Migs Patty Rogers on September 13 1948. Patty Rogers opened the meeting with roll call by three members and three visitors present. Business was discussed and singing ended the meeting. Refreshments were served by Bess Frank Rogers and daughter with Donna Rogers serving as reporter.

Patty Rogers Bess Frank Rogers

Reception for Moravia Teachers at Methodist Church

There will be a reception for teachers of Moravia school in connection with church night on Wednesday October 6 at the Methodist church. Program at 7 30 p m with refreshments following. All are cordially invited.

Moravia Methodist

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule

CavrcHes Wayne Dunlap and Gilbert Callen honor church duties with Sunday School at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m A memorial service for Jonn Ack and a communion observance are noted worldwide observance on Communion Sunday with pastor Wayne Dunlap leading and 3 S superintendent in charge of Sunday School

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Jown Waonelta McConnell Jonn Ack Iconrum Methodist Church Wayne Dunlap Gilbert Callen

Hilton Church Plans Fall Rally With Basket Dinner

Hilton Church 8 P Trostle pastor says World Wide Communion will be observed at 11 a m. A gospel team from Oskaloosa will lead the 7:30 p m. service with Marti Bram and L B Vinser among speakers. Plans are underway for a big fall rally and basket dinner on Sunday October 11.

Hilton Church

Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule Brownwood

Church of the Nazarene announces services led by Pastor F. A. Halim with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. The day includes N.2 PF at 7:80 p.m. and worship at 8:00 p.m. Thursday features prayer and Bible study at 8:00 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene F. A. Halim Scnhool M. H. Tohnsas

Evangelical United Brethren Church Seeks Parishioners

Rev Earl E Rabuck invites Moravia readers to World Communion Sunday events at Evangelical United Brethren Church with services, prayer meetings, and a color film The Missing Christian. He notes a correction to a local paper about his move and family.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl E. Rabuck Harold Mason World Communion Service Europe Y.F.C.E

Quarterly Conference at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The first quarterly conference was held at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Earl Rabneck presiding due to the illness of Superintendent Dr. G. E. McCannon who was injured in an auto collision on Sept. 6. The finance committee recommended a $1800 salary for the pastor for 1948-49 and an annual conference quota of 264, plus $265 for lights, fuel and janitor work. Rev. Rabuck delivered a brief message before the business meeting.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Rabneck G. E. McCannon Rabuck

Community Choir Formed by Moravia Churches

A Moravia group representing local churches formed a community choir at the community building last Wednesday evening to provide pleasure through singing. The first practice occurred at 7:30 p.m. on September 29 at the school building with Mrs Verva Rizcehi son directing and Mary Rost Main and George Tracy at the piano. The choir will meet every two weeks, choosing the school building for warmth during winter.

Churches of Moravia Fieet Avhoel

Funeral Funeral for Ed Stephen in Memphis Missouri

Obituary note reports funeral services for Ed Stephen age unknown held in Memphis Missouri Wednesday. Mrs Leonard Palmer listed as attendee or relative. event described as memorial for the 2 year old uncle figure.

Leonard Palmer Ed Stephen Memiphis, Mo Wedtesy

Linda Davis Kicked By Horse Injuries Reported

Two year old Linda Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis was kicked in the face Monday by a horse. Jaw and nose broken lip cut and a front tooth missing. She was taken to Albia hospital Monday night and later to Iowa City with her parents and grandparents.

Linds Ralph Davis Albia Hospital Iowa City John Spencer Paul, Spencer

Roscoe Pennington Appointed District Representative

Roscoe Pennington has been appointed District Representative of the Grand Lodge of Iowa for the fourth district. The two year term includes duties to visit lodges across the district.

Roscoe Pennington Grand Lodge of Iowa

Rebekah Lodge Plans Initiatory Work at Moravia

Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met at Odd Fellow hall with Genevieve Morgan presiding. Refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby. Initiatory work by Albia degree staff is set for October 11, with all Rebekahs asked to bring sandwiches.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 Odd Fellow Genevieve Morgan Noble Grand Raymond Ashby Albia Degree Rebekahs

Homecoming Sunday at Miller Church

Moravia Unionville road hosts Homecoming Sunday on October 3 with all day services and a noontime basket dinner. Rev Cleeton of Seymour to speak. Sunday school at 10 am invites all churches to attend with special numbers and a welcoming spirit.

Miller Church Moravia-Unionville Road Cleeton Seymour Ting Centerville Hospital Vet Callen

Moravia Stores Set Wednesday Night Closing

Moravia stores will close on Wednesday nights starting Oct 6 as decided by the Closing Committee and booster groups. Mr and Mrs Jake Day purchased the Louis Schaffner residence west of the Christian church through the Chet Broshar agency. Robert Kaster, 90, remains critically ill after hospital treatment for a hip fracture, brought home Tuesday from St Joseph hospital.

Moravia Booster Club Schafener Jake Day Louis Schaffner Christian Church Chet Broshar Robert Kaster St. Joseph Hospital Mr. Kaster

Jackie Kaster Recovering From Polio in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Versil Kaster visited Sunday with their son Jackie a polio patient in University hospital at Iowa City He is improving and is able to sit in a wheel chair.

Versil Kaster Jackie University Hospital Iowa City

Local mechanic Enlists in Army Paratrooper to Infantry

Clair Hiatt of Art Fox Garage has joined the army and left Tuesday morning. He enlisted as a paratrooper but was assigned to the infantry. Richard Hudgens also enlisted at the same time.

Clair Hiatt Art Fox Army Richard Hudgens

Sub-District Meeting Held by Women’s Society in Moulton

A sub-district meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service will be held at the Methodist church in Moulton on Friday October 1. A chicken dinner will be served at noon for 75 cents. The event runs all day.

Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Jchurch Moulton

In Appreciation for Kindness During Illness

Lula R. Tillmont expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for inquiries calls flowers remembrances and cards during her recent illness. She sincerely thanks them for their thoughtfulness.

Lula R. Tillmont

Burds Visit Here Guest Night With local families

Rev and Mrs W E Burd of Keokuk were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward on Monday Miss Betty Burd stayed with Mrs Carson Jordan after graduating from Evangelical Deaconess School of Nursing in Marshalltown on September 1 She accepted a hospital position in Keokuk and will start duties October 4

W. EB. Burd Keokuk Bill Woodward Betty Burd Carson Jordan Betty Evangelical Deaconess School of, Nursing Marshalltown

October 4 8 Hot Lunch Menu Preview

Weekly lunch menu lists meals for Monday through Friday with items such as steamed potatoes and sausage gravy, beef and potato hash, beefburgers on buns, baked potato with creamed dried beef, and escalloped cabbage with cheese sauce, plus milk and fruit desserts.

Birthday dinner honors Jay Ochler at Centerville home

Mr and Mrs Jay B Oehler and sons Mrs E F Oebler and Henry Oebler attended a Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Ped Oebler in Centerville for the birthday anniversary of Jay Ochler.

Jay B. Oehler E. F. Oebler Henry Oebler Ped Oebler Centerville Jay Ochler

Flight of the Stork

Mr and Mrs Donovan of Centerville announce the birth of a daughter on September 2. The baby weighed seven pounds five ounces at birth. Proud paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Will Donovan.

Mee Donovan Centerville Sad Mos Will Bonovan

Turner buys Powell property on North Street

J A Turner purchases a residence on North Street that was owned and occupied by Mrs. J F Powell before her death several months ago. The transfer follows the death of Powell and transfers the property from Lee Wiatt to Turner.

J. A. Turner North Street Lee Wiatt J. F. Powell

Missionary Program at Nazarene Church Delights Congregation

A special Indian missionary program will be presented at the Church of the Nazarene at 7 30 p m Thursday Mrs Bill Wood ward will preside The program includes songs scriptures testimonies prayers and an offering led by various church members with Rev Hahn and others contributing prayers and testimonies Everyone is invited to attend

Church of the Nazarene Bill Wood Ward Porrest Main M. H. Johnson John Bickford Helen Garretton God Jerry F Carol Mains Florence Walling Carson Jordan F. A. Hahn Esther Timmer Hahn Sioux Metzger Frank Woodward Metzger Fay Paxston O. G. Woodward

Adult Night School Schedule and Topics

Adult Night School under agr iculture instructor M H Elson outlines ten evening sessions for local farmers. The plan, created with an adult council, covers topics from paint analysis to septic taps, rope work, feed preparation, and crop care across dates from Sept 24 to Dec 1.

M. H. Elson

Cooperative dinner at Dayne Taylor home Sunday

A community gathering was held at the Dayne Taylor home on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Siunwess and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Grinstead of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Buus, Charline and Jim My Burns, Glo Burts and children, Midy Burs and Mr. and Mrs. Dayce Taylor of Moravia, and Devid Thoulbses of Bur Rite Helubehl.

Dayne Taylor Joe Siunwess Chas. Grinstead Ottumwa Leo Thouwipson Russell Buus Harlene Jimmy Burns Glo

Veach Home Destroyed by Fire in Albia

The modern residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Veach and their daughter Mary was destroyed by fire Monday forenoon after 9. The Albia fire department arrived at 9:20. Total loss exceeded prior modernization work worth about $5,000, with insurance partially covering the damage. Household goods on the first floor saved. basement and upstairs storage lost. A barn west of the house was saved. The family moved to the Methodist parsonage and may rebuild on the same site.

John Veach Mary Albia Albia Department Veach Tusaday

Veach Family Thanks Helpers After Fire

John Grace and Mary Veach express deep gratitude to all who aided after the recent blaze. The family says they are very grateful for the support and assistance received during the emergency and recovery.

John, Grace Mary Veach

Methodist Shower Planned for Veach Family at Church

Clags 8 of the Methodist Sunday school will sponsor a community shower for the John Veach family. The event begins at 7 30 Friday evening October 1 at the Methodist church. All are invited to attend.

Veach Family Clags 8 Methodist Sunday School John Veach Methodist Church

Moravia Theatre Schedules Friday and Saturday Shows

Beginning this week Moravia Theatre will begin showings at 7 30 each Friday and Saturday night The feature presentation this week is a western titled Trails of San Antone.

Moravia Theatre

Sewing Class Begins at Moravia Witch School

The first adult sewing class will meet Wednesday October 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Homemaking rooms. Miss Adelena Sampson, Vocational Homemaking teacher, will lead ten weekly lessons covering pattern selection and garment construction methods. The course aims to help young women from 19 to 29, including working girls and young mothers, enroll. lessons are free.

Moravia Witch School Adelena Sampson Edna Bryte Bishop Mary Omen J. C. Penney Co., Inc Miss

Saturday Classes At Centerville Junior College

Centerville Junior College will offer Saturday classes this school year with registration on Saturday at the college. Credit is available for the first two years of college or for teachers renewing certificates below standard elementary, six semester hours. Courses depend on demand and include psychology education geography art history and government.

Centerville Junior College Mn Ich

Wayside Chapel Broadcasts Sponsored by Centerville Group

Centerville groups sponsor LWitere Week broadcasts on station KIRK in Kirksville Massachusetts. Pro tales air on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with recordings by Paul Yurnee Radio and Recording Service.

Chinen Groups Centerville Kirk Kirksville Beard Sou P. To Paul Yurnee Slau Ibslatitnr Spomatriog Broadvista

Mrs Tillmout Recovering and Plans Return to Teaching Post

Mrs Lula Tillmout is recovering from illness and plans to return to her teaching position this week. She has been away since the Moravia fall festival began, missing the first day of events.

Lula Tillmout Moravia

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J. Richard Sneed Rockford, Hi Br. Sneed Helen Sneed J. B. Sneed Moravie New Methodist Church O. J. Pix Epworth League Richard F. W. Blumenstock Grimaj College Walter Muir Gerald Mirgan Wilshire Christian Church Ronald Rowe H. R. Gilliland Ibbe Fises Methodist Church Ty Bal 18.C Mrs. Woodward Progressive Club Chariton Township Doyle Anderson Ray Harison Harley Tisue Pabrts E.T.C. Club Donna Rogers al Apkiquity A. F. da. Mi Myadsy Gela Beuthees W . Be Ia Wees Belkan C. Coulson Eniies CavrcHes Wesley Paul Riggs Earl Rabuck Sovilia Linda Davis F. Representative Rebekah Lodge Don Wolf Clu Jackie Kaster Powell Property Nazarene Church Loc Moravia Union Junior College Wayside Chapel
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