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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
4
Appanoose County ASC announces limited funds to help farmers establish soil and water conservation practices before year end through the ACP cost-sharing plan. The county committee will meet October 4 to review requests. inquiries and filings should go to the county ASC or extension office in Centerville.
Appanoose County ASC reports a new rule lets unused 1955 wheat allotments be released by producers and reapportioned to other farms within the county. Releasing preserves the farm's wheat producing record while reapportionment follows fairness criteria based on past wheat, tillable acres, rotation, soil type, and topography. Closing dates apply for winter and spring wheat releases and reapportionments.
Mrs Elva Bickford will sell household goods Tuesday Lester Weak will sell farm stock and equipment Thursday See ada in this issue of Union.
Elaine Ann Christy was born September 27 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 10% ounces to Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy. Bonnie Jeanette Burton, born September 23, weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce at birth to Mr and Mrs Richard Burton Waycross Georgia. Cynthia Lee Burton, weighing 7% pounds, born September 27 at Smith hospital Albia to Mr and Mrs Hankey Woodwand.
The MYF group of Grace Methodist church held a hamburger fry in the church basement on Thursday evening. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tubaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walter, who sponsored the event with games and social time.
Bessie G Cameron born Jan 4 1881 in Macon County Missouri died Sept 22 at her daughter’s home in Moravia aged 73 years 8 months 18 days. She married Thomas B Cameron in 1910 who died 12 years ago. Funeral 2:00 pm Thursday at Turner funeral home Grace Methodist church. burial Green Lawn Bussey. She leaves daughters Cecil Coulson and Harold Burton son Keith Cameron Earl Cameron eight grandchildren one great grandchild and siblings.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met at the I. O. O. F. ball with 20 members present. Reports noted a food sale netting 18.80 and a card sale. An invitation to Cen terville Love Rally on Oct 14 was read by Mrs. Gladsie Pennington. Refreshments were served by Charles Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby.
Unionville school invites attendance at a Circus and Box Supper at the Unionville Gym on Thursday night February 7. Girls are asked to bring boxes. Hosted by Mrs. Marvalee Clayworth Mrs. Heen Sleeth and Mrs. Addie Hull.
About 50 members of the Wesley Chapel youth fellowship and guests attended a 6:30 hayride from the Virgil Dooley home on a Wednesday evening. Upon return they gathered for campfire songs led by Rev. Doggett, followed by a wiener roast, watermelon feed, and lawn games.
The notice lists CaureneS Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Donald B R Thurman with Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evening services at 7 15 pm and 8 pm for N Y P S with prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evans with Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, and a Thursday church night on Oct 7 following a Wednesday Oct 6 dinner.
Rev. Lynn J. Bing presides as minister with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Communion observed. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Council of Administration meets Monday Oct 4 at 7:30 p.m. Concert by Rust College Singers at Methodist church Friday 7:30 p.m.
Pastor John Grenfell presides as Grace Methodist announces World-Wide Communion Sunday activities. Sunday School at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am, with Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Friday Oct 1 7:30 pm Rust College Singers concert. Family Night planned for Wednesday Oct 6 7:30 pm. All members and friends urged to attend.
The Willing Workers club held its first season meeting at Clara Brown's home on Wednesday. Officers elected were Emily Thompson president, Mary Lackender vice president, and Verta Hoffman secretary treasurer. A surprise shower honored Shirley Exline, with gifts. Next meeting planned with Verta Hoffman on October 6.
Notice of a pie supper and program at Fairview school on Wednesday October 6 at 8 pm. Lorraine Moore, teacher, invites everyone to attend. 4012
A church menu lists creamed chicken with hot biscuits, whipped potatoes, dressing, sweet potatoes, and salad. The note indicates an organized meal service with generous, comforting dishes aimed at hearty parish dining.
Albert Brain Moravia's oldest resident celebrated a near centennial milestone this week. He moved from England to the United States, mined coal for years, and later farmed 183 acres near Moravia. A Sunday dinner at the Jonathan Chase home honored him with six of his children present.
Moravia shifts adult class from Thursday to Wednesday for pancake day. Mr Thor son notes a Wednesday round table on fertilizer. Moravia school band heads to Lancaster Saturday for a marching contest and Thursday to Centerville for a parade. Baseball ends. basketball begins with Oct 22 opener vs Russell, first season for Russell girls.
Claude Palmer was taken to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Saturday for treatment after several weeks of ill health.
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Ben Jones hosted a Golden Links gathering at the Woodward home for members of the Golden Links class of the E A B church school. After games and visiting, refreshments were served and Kev King and family attended.
There will be a regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No Y52, F and AM, on Monday evening October 4. Members are urged to attend the session and any necessary remembrances or motions should be brought for discussion.
Mrs. Mary Burns learned of the death of her brother in law Charles W. Grinstead of Ottumwa after a long illness. He suffered a stroke Friday and died Saturday. Mrs. Grinstead had preceded him in July.
The Chariton River Ladies Aid held an all day session at Lois Martin’s home on Sept 21 with a cooperative noon dinner. Prizes in the quiz were awarded, and plans for a bake sale October 12 at LeRoy Smith Hardware in Centerville were announced. Next gathering is Oct 5 with Fay Fenton as host. Work for the day was bean bulding.
Announcements state Opal Virginia Smith and Rolin E. Dille plan marriage on October 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek Michigan. Opal is daughter of Ralph and Mildred Smith. Rolin son of John and Alice Dille of Gravity formerly Moravia. He graduated from Moravia High School.
The Kensington club met at the home of Mrs. D E Bishop Friday afternoon. Roll call concerned vacation incidents. Officers elected: Janet Fox president Ira Boyer vice president Raymond Charity secretary and reporter John L Wilson Jr treasurer C A Turner floral committee chair. Year book committee named. October meeting to be at Mrs John L Wilson Jr home. Refreshments included angel food cake ice cream strawberries coffee.
Mrs Theo Murdy and Mrs Robert Murdy and daughter of Moulton were dinner guests of Mrs Preston Hedgecock and visited Mr and Mrs W Y Murdy. Attendees included families near Albia Worthington Centerville and Bloomfield with several hospitalities and a Legion Home gathering for Mrs Laura Gedney of Garden Grove.
Appanoose County seat Centerville hosts a one day event featuring free flapjacks and a pancake day queen selection. Moravia school band headlines a 1:00 pm parade with 2:30 pmGovernor Beardsley talk and a 3:45 pm swimsuit parade followed by evening gowns at 8:00 pm and crowning around 9:30 pm. Nationally known King Cole serves as master of ceremonies for an afternoon and evening of stage entertainment valued at about 1400 dollars.
The Urbana Doers 4-H club met at Linda Ward’s home with eight members answering roll call and twelve guests plus two leaders present. Officers elected include President Linda Ward, Vice President Jeanne Hawk, Secretary Doorthy Archer, Treasurer Nancy Vance, Reporter Marilyn Sinclair, Historian Mary Proctor. Plans for a hay ride and Halloween party were made.
Twentieth Century Reading club members met at Mrs. Charles Coffin’s home for a social afternoon. Officers distributed new year books, with a program themed I Believe. Readings included scripture by Mrs. Hartinger and a poem by Mrs. Luse, solo by Mrs. Craver, and a letter from Mrs. Gardner of Yakima. An angel food cake honored September October anniversaries for several members. An October 5 opening meeting was planned at Mrs. Dodd’s home. a yellow mum bouquet honored Mrs. Cameron.
The Taylorettes 4-H club held a P J party Friday night September 24 at Centerville. Members including Margaret Condra Mary Ellen Condra Charlene Burns Nancy Roblenz Sharon Nellie Argo Madge Lee Sandra Hiatt Ann Mihalovich Judy Smith Shirley Walter Sharon Walter Donna Underwood attended. Leaders served pop and doughnuts while Mrs Guy Argo Mrs Loren Walter and Condra family drove to Centerville. A good time was reported by all.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and Elaine returned Monday night after a six day tour through Illinois Indiana Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina and Ohio. They visited the Tennessee Valley Authority plant at Oak Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
A program and box supper will be held at Enon School on Friday October 1 at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be sold. Vina Taylor is the teacher in charge.
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