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to to tart Planning Low For Moravia' Fall Festival September 728, 9 VOLUME 49 THE MORAVIA UNION NEWS ADVERTISING HIGH GRADE PRINTING Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, June 15, 1950 County Population on Falls Moravia's G. They Are Our Community The Union and Moravia 'munity salutes Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Woodward and their as one of the fine farm families of this community. One that makes the Moravia community one to be proud to be a part of. Mrs.

Woodward, formerly Doris Luse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cody Luse, and Ronald are parents of two children, Karen Jean, 8, and Ronnie Lee, 5. Ronald and Doris were married upon graduation from high school after having been childhood sweethearts throughout school. They reside on the R.

C. Wilson farm miles south of Moravia where they have been for three years. Ronald has been a farmer all his life, and enjoys farm life. The whole family is fervent sports fans, Ron would. even give up a good meal to take part in 8 ball game.

For last summer Ron would ride the tractor and combine all day in the field and hurry in, do up his chores and rush to town to take part in the softball games, He gets equal enjoyment out of witnessing, 'good baseball game and often tries to attend some of the league games, Karen Jean and Ronnie Lee are a bit young yet to take part in 4-H activities but already the groundwork is being laid for their participation. For even now their parents are saving stock to be put into 4-H work. Karen enjoys tap daneing and singing, plays the piano well for her age, and enjoys her pony, Ronnie, a true farm lad, is a' second Roy Rogers as he dons his guns, cowboy garb and shoots every "law. breaker" in the community. When the snow blows Ronnie trades off and "en- gingers" his electric train.

The Woodwards farm 420 acres in the New Hope community and this The Union is Equipped to Do ALL Your PrintingYou'll Like the Quality, Service and Price: Number 24 Bible School Gives Program An appreciative audience attended the Daily Vacation Bible school program given at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The program began with invocation by Rev. F. A. Hahn, followed by the Beginner, Primary and Junior departments presenting their songs, Bible verses and' Bible quizes.

Mrs. Hahn, supervisor of the beginners, was ably Assisted by Reverly Woodward, Joyce. Hiatt and Turner. Mrs. Floyd Paxton was in charge of the primary group.

Her assistante were Mary Lou McDonough, Junet Broshar and Janet Dhority. At the: U. church Billy Schaffner headed the junior department, assisted by, Paxton Mrs. and Mae McCrory, Schaffner. Mrs.

Letha children had perfect and the following received certificates. An attendance of six days was required in order to merit a certificate: Judy Ann. Smith, Mary Ellen Condra, Linda Coulson, Jessie Dorin, Janey Sawvel, Betty Van Dorin, 'Donna Underwood, Carol Main, Bobby Woodward, Ann Paxton, Gordon Woodward, Diana Burton, Bobby Tomlin, Patsy Blumer, Jane Ann Fox, Nancy Turer, Karen Pfannebecker, La Vonne Yvonne Gardner, Sandra Oard, Carol Shirley Walter, Larry Pfannebecke: Wall, Joan Hiatt, Deloris Hiatt. Margaret Condra, Wand Rick Richard Coltrain, Gary Woodward, Craig. Day, Sharon: Walters, Connie: Walters, Joyce.

Walters, Linda Gardner, Kathy Lockman, Diana Kincade, aster. Jimmy Smith, Dana Tuttle, Kaster, Rita Donta Tomlin, Terry Gardner, Nancy Tomlin, Richard Wood ward i Linda. Dayis, Joy Aleta Naomi Rollins. BOYER CRIDLEBAUGHS VISIT RELATIVES HERE Mr. and.

Mrs. Boyer Cridlebnugh and son, Richard, of Peoria, arrived here Sunday morning to spend the day with his mother, Mrs, Ella' Cridlebaugh, of Santa Rosa, 'and other They with. Mr. and Mrs. H.

Whicker, of Lay, Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Boyer and Mrs. O. G. Woodward drove to Main Station where they were joined by other relatives from Centerville and attended Sunday school at the Main Station church, where they had all attended church in their childhood days.

After Sunday school they spent some time greeting old friends, then returned to Moravia to the home. of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward where with other relatives they a cooperative dinner and happy afternoon of visiting. ing the afternoon some time was spent in taking pictures and viewing some moving pictures taken here by Mr.

Cridlebaugh on a former visit. Besides the' host and hostess and family and those already mentioned present were Mr. and Mrs. Woodward, Mr, and Mrs. Woodward and family and Jim and Jerry Woodward, Afternoon visitors were Mr.

and Mrs. Noah Stocker and son Lyle of Blakesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Main and FAMILY DINNER HONORS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARIES A birthday dinner at the Ray MeCloud home northwest of town Sunday was for the birthday anniversaries of Dennis Ray Homerine who, was seven years old and Mr. McCloud, whost netal day was June 18.

Guests present for the lovely cooperative dinner and beautifully decorated cake brought. by Lloyd Phillis of Albia which was cut and served included Mrs. C. N. Main, Mr.

and Mrs, Denney Homerine and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phillis and children of Albia and Mr. and Mrs. Donald MeCloud.

THANKS We want to thank the Moravia the Boyer Ridge community for fire department and the people, of coming to our assistance at the fire of our house, even though the fire had too much headway to save much of the property. IRA BOYER. DEAN HOFFMAN. 3.6 Inches Rain Falls In Short Time Wednesday Torrential downpours came upon this community early Wednesday morning. Tne rain came heavy and fast washing farming, ground badly.

Soap creek east of. town went out of its banks and over the road but had receded by time mail carriers went around. Rain guages over town averaged a little over. inches with" a reliable report of one being 3.6. Mearl Walter at Enon reported about the same.

A violent electrical storm accompanied the rain but little wind. Hilton 4-H'ers Give Social The. Monroe Township boys 4-H club sponsored an ice cream social at Hilton Hall Tuesday "evening, June 13, and had charge of regular monthly B. meeting. The "Hilton Husky Hustling Hustlers is a club composed: of 23 boys and girls with projects of dairy heifers, baby beef, sheep and pigs.

Roy Ellison, township farm bureau director, called the meeting to order. The club members with their leaders, Keith Clark and Ralph Turner, assistant, furnished a splendid. evening of entertainment. Carolyn Hawk was -master of ceremonies. Mrs.

Harold Mason led in singing America Alex. Koffman, club president, gave the welcome. The pledge was given in unision after, which each member introduced this. explained his project and paid bute to the 4-H and their enta. With the audience" standing the pledged allegiance to the flag.

Trumpet solo, Pall Turner. two part recitation "Old Friends for News," 'Donna Jean and Patty Rogers: A reading "Tommy's Shan sola, "Cruising. Down. the River," Bert Whitlock, demonstration, "Throwing a Calf," Richard Rowles Larry Chance, reading, "Richard's and Complaint," trombone Richard duet, Hawk, cornet Beverly Woodward and Paul Wilson, a dramathe Square," June Amos. tized reading, "Saturday Night on, Songs with guitar accompani-.

ment, "Take Me Back to the Hills of Colorado" and "I have a Lovely Bunch of Cocoanuts" by Carl Van Zante and sons, Ronald Lee and Mark. Recitation, clarinet "Be Thankful," Jimmy Rogers, solo, Ejlene Turner, duet, "When 'I Grow Too Old to Dream," by Beverly 'and Donna Woodward, recitation, DeWayne Clark. County Director, Lloyd Reed, gave the history of the 4H club and presented a certificate of award to the club for the part they have taken in sponsoring a State camp site for the 4-H club, one other club in the state of Iowa besides the Hilton Husky Hustling Hustlers have the "four H's" of the four leaf clover emblem incorporated in their name. A movie, "Where The Road Turns Right' was shown by Edwin Clark. Mothers of the boys and girls served following ice cream, cake and coffee the program.

Monroe Township 4-H girls club will have charge of the July meeting. SEW AND SO HOLDS PARTY AT HARRY WOODWARDS Sew and So club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward Friday evening, June 9, for the first. of 'a series of summer' parties.

There was a short and Mrs. Donald McCloud announced the following numbers: piano prelude, Mrs. Harry Woodward; fest, "Foolish Mark VanZante; "The Census Mrs. Carl VanZante and Mrs. Frank- Wilson; duet, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Mason; readings, Mrs. Ralph Shelquist; recitation, Richard Mason. Hamburghers, doughnuts, coffee orangeade were served by Mra. Woodward and her committee.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Jerry were guests. Mr. add Mrs.

Roland Hazard of Phoenix, were overnight guests with her father Mr. Arthur Wall and family. They were on their honeymoon trip enroute to Loynette, Wisconsin where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs.

Carl W. Dooley of Richmond, spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Desa White and Mr. White. Mrs.

J. P. Day Elected Rebekah Noble Grand Mrs. P. Day was elected Noble Grand of the Rebekah lodge at its regular meeting and election of officers, Monday evening.

Other elective officers are Mrs. Gene Lathen, vice grand; Mrs. Frank secretary; Luse, treasurer, The appointive officers will be named at the first meeting in July. Mrs. Virgie Herron was taken in by transfer: from Blakesburg.

Twenty six members attended the Refreshments of ice cream cake roll and orangeade were Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, Mrs. Herb Boblenz, Mrs. Harold Hudgens and Harold Hoffman.

NOTICE Notice to all Legion Auxiliary members, the regular meeting and a cooperative supper will be held at the country home of Mrs. Woodward Tuesday evening, June 20. All attending please be at the Legion hall promptly, at 6:30 as cars will be leaving at that time. Everyone bring their own table service. The committee will furnish coffee and rolls.

Grace Veach, Secretary. LOCAL NEWS. guests called on Mr. and Mrs. 0.

Davis. Mrs. Alex Main spent Monday Mr. and Mrs. E.

Sincox of Knoxville spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Kenneth Free home. Afteroon visitors. were Mr. and Mrs. James.

Williams and family. Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCrory of Oakdale, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry McCrory and sons, Gene and Francis, left Thursday visit Harry McCrory's sister, Mrs. Francis Smith: and family at Watertown, South Dakota. Billy Schaffner will have charge of the library during Mra, McCrory's absence. Mrs. Earl Dodd of Lincoln, Nebr.

arrived Monday to visit in-law, Mrs. -R. R. Pennington and brother-in-law, John Dodd their families. M.

and. Mrs. Dayton of Ft. Lewis, arrived here Tuesday to his parents Mr. and Mrs; Fred? Dotson and other 'relatives.

They went to Ottumwa 'Wednesday to call on his sisters, Mrs. Daphen Ostergren and Mrs. Don Cobbler. Mr. and Mrs.

C. C. Coulson, Mrs. T. B.

Cameron, Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs. Harold Mason attended a piano recital'at the Presbyterian church at Centerville Thursday evening when Miss Helen Loomis presented her pupils in 8 recital and Linda Coulson participated, on the program. Ora and Bertha Potts of Albia spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. M. P.

Main. Mrs. Main and her afternoon with her mother, Mrs. Will Tisue. Seig Pence entered the St.

Josepn hospital Centerville Sunday night for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone and children enjoyed a "picnic supper around the fireplace Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil Coulson. Mrs, Marjorie. Hough of Eddyville and Mrs. Main spent Monday afternoon with their parents Mr. and Mra.

Andy at Iconium. The girls missionary guild of the E. B. church met Monday evening with Kathleen Halden for their June meeting with Miss Halden as lesson leader. 'Viola Hammond sang A solo and following the lesson study Miss Hammond; took charge of the business session.

Miss Mabel Coulson, councellor, attended. Mr, and Mrs. Shelvia Locke of Chicago and Mrs. Elmer Schwabel and Joyce and Eddie and Mr. and! Mrs.

Robert Huff and Dana of Casey spent last week with Mr. and Mra. Harry Stocker. Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Dudley of Ottum-1 wa spent Thursday at the home. Mr. and Mrs. John Pantzales of Riverside, daughter of R. Winsler of Riverside, arrived Thursday, June 1 to visit at the George Wingler home.

After 8 three day visit John left to attend a shoe convention at St. Louis, where his wife joined him later to: gO to Houstop, Texas, enroute! bome to Riverside Mra. Etta Hi wept to Gravity Tuesday evening to visit her daughter, Mra. Harry Burmeister and family. Mr, and Mrs.

Dayne Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Buell Taylor and, family enjoyed ice cream and cake! at the Otha Taylor home Tuesday evening honoring Mrs. Dayne birthday. CHURCHES Harold Mason Sunday -School Supt.

10:00 a. Sunday school. 10:50 a. Worship service, 7:00 pr mi, Youth Fellowship. Bible program at Methodish church, June 11, 8:00 p.

m. 8:00 Thursday Prayer Meeting. Evangelical United Brethren Church Led Wilson; Hastor Fairview Methodist Sunday school 9:00 a.m., always with interesting lessons. Public worship 9:45 a.m. Sermon subject "What Jesus "Said About God." Church of Christ MORAVIA 10:00 a.m.

Bible school, Eugene McCrory, superintendent. 11:00 a.m. Lord's' Supper and sermon; Billy Schaffner will' be in charge of this service, 8:00 p. Bible Study. 8:00 p.

m. Wednesday, evangelistic service conducted by Clarence Schaffner. Everyone is invited to attend these services. Church of the Nazarene P. Hahn, 'Pastor Sunday school will be observing Children's Day.

10:00 a.m." Sunday: school, Mrs. F. A. Hahn, superintendent. 11:00 Morning Worship.

Missionary speaker Thursday evening, June 15. 8:00 p. m. Sunday evening, preaching. Missionary meeting at 2:00 p.

m. Wednesday at Mrs. Forrest Main's. Grace Methodist Church Moravia, lows. Wauneita Minister 10:00 a.

Sunday: school. .11:00 A. Morning Worship. Sermon topic, "Beginning WESLEY. METHODIST CHURCH Wauneita McConnell, Miniater: 10:30 a.

Church School. 9:45 a. Morning Worshipi Sermon topic, "Beginning Anew." Iconium Methodist We start a new year next Sunday and have plans, to. which will secure increased interest and attendance at Sunday School the worship service it all will do what they can to cooperate. It will be greatly appreciated if everyone will be on hand to give encouragement next Fire Siren To Make Scheduled Blow Friday Art Fox, firechief reports that the firo siren will make trial blows Friday evening at 7:45.

It will be regular meeting for the firemen and they will be ing out a new timing device for the siren which will' operate it automatically. Band Needs More Players Mr. Robert Sloan is appealing to youngsters and parents to attend the summer band rehearsals at the school house on Wednesday and Friday nights. To date not too large a attendance has been at the rehearsals, Mr. Sloan reports there will be.

a concert this Saturday night providing enough players can be at the rehearsals this week. Especially needed is bass player and some clarinet players. Anyone desiring to play with the band is invited to the rehearsals, adults as well as school children. Mr. Sloan is giving private instrument rehearsals at the school house, Any children wanting special instruction can contact him at the school.

Gardners Opening Cream, Egg Station Gardner Hatchery this week opened their produce buying at the hatenery, They will be buying cream for the Yorkshire creamery company will also be buying eggs and poultry. They will open Wednesday evenings during the summer for farmers convenience. Regular rural pickup routes, will established soon. BURDETTE WARDS HOST TO ROOK PARTY Mr. and Mrs.

Burdette Ward entertained at a Rook party Saturday evening with three tables play. Mra. Dayne Taylor won high for the ladies and Bernard Hayes won high for the men. At the close of the evening Mrs. Ward served hamburger sandwiches, salad, cake, coffee and cocoa.

day. Mrs. Edwards will teach the young people's class and Dr. Edwards will use as his sermon subject, "What Jesus Said About the Kingdom of year, has 160 under cultivation. They do not take.

an active part in fairs, but have taken their soybeans to the fairs and Doris some bakery goods, Primarily they just naturally enjoy raising good crops and baking respectively. They now also have a fine herd of milk cows and a very fine strain of hogs, however 88 yet they have not registered their, stock. Their religious life is a rich one also as both regularly attend the Wesley Chapel church. Ronald is the Sunday School superintendent at Wesley, and Doris also shares Sunday School responsibilities by teaching a class and plays the pi- ATTEND YOUTH. DAY AT METHODIST CONFERENCE The conference sends Miss Wauneita McConnell back to the Grace Methodist church for another year.

John A. Wilson, Moravia and Virgil DeBoef of New Sharon attended the Iowa-Des Moines Methodist conference at Shenandoah Saturday. That being the day of A full week of conference designated to be Youth Day. A large number of Youth of the conference area attended both the afternoon and evening programs which included a Youth Tea and Reception, banquet, special and outstanding negro singer, The Shenandoah M. Y.

F. group also presented a religious drama titled "The Centurian's Servant" by Dorothy Clark Wilson. Both boys were elected to serve on the conference Youth Cabinet for the coming year. John as publicity chairman and Virgil as vice president. The Ottumwa district also 'honored by having three other people chosen to serve as cabinet members: Ivan Dale Koch is president from What Cheer, Betty Warren of Ottumwa 88 treasurer and Marilyn Hull of Oskaloosa is world friendship chairman, During the evening program the area Bishop, Charles W.

Brashares installed the newly elected officers with a very impressive ceremony. The Ottumwa District is very honored to have placed five people out of a total members on the conference cabinet." BUSY MAIDENS 4-H MEET MONDAY AT TURNERS The Busy Maidens 4-H club met at the home of Aileen Turner Monday, June 12. The meeting was opened by the president and -the pledge was given. Plans were Donna made for Rally Day for June: 15. Rogers.

and Aileen: Turner were nominated to run Hawk for county office. Carolyn and Patty Rogers will give the campaign speeches and Beverly and Donna Woodward will be votdelegates. Donna Rogers and Aileen Turner were chosen to gives the team demonstrations at Achievement Day this fall. W. S.

C. S. TO ENTERTAIN MISSIONARY SOCIETIES "The W. S. C.

S. af the Methodist church will entertain all the members of the Missionary and Aid societies of all other churches of Moravia at the Methodist church at 2 p. m. Friday, June 16th. All women are urged to attend.

ano. The Woodwards this year even had their trials with sickness at crop planting time this spring Ronald was stricken with a siege with the mumps followed with a type of pneumonia, upon which it was necessary for him to be taken to the hospital for a short while. And in a few days the community came to Ron's assistance, and tractors, plows, discs, planters converged on the farm one day, putting in his crop and preparing the bean land. A deed quite typical of this community and one which the Woodwards are quick to take 80 active part. According to figures just released Moravia reported the lowest percentage of drop in population during the last 10 years in the couny exception for the county seat, Centerville.

Moravia has population for 1950 at 650 as compared with 781 for 1940 or A drop of 11 percent. Centerville has a count of 7,606 as compared with 8,418 in 1940 or a drop of 807 or about 9 percent. Total county figures are 19,659 in 1950 as compared with 24,245 in 1940 or a drop of a little over The drop in population over the county is attributed to the drop in production of tts coal mines and of the abandonment of small industries at Centerville such as the Hercules plant. Population figures, while not official but reported from accurate sources are as follows: 1950 1940 Moravia 731 Centerville 7606 8413 Cincinnati 698 859 Mystic 1247 1822 985 1181 Exline 341 481 Numa 244 822 County 24245 Rate of decrease in population over the county is as follows: Moravia. 79 Centerville Cincinnati 161 Mystic Moulton Exline Numa 78 The above.

figures of course are for the corporate towns and do not include the township figures of which Moravia is expected to more than hold its W. S. W. S. MEETS WITH MRS.

CHARLES COFFIN The Women's Society of World Service met Friday evening with Mrs. Charles Coffin for their June meeting. The was "Youth Share Wider Horizons" with Mrs. T. E.

Campbell as leader. Mrs. E. F. Oehler read the scripture.

Taking part in a playlet pre: sented by youth were Viola Hammond, Kathleen Haldep, Janet ine Firkins with Miss Mabel CoulDhority, Mitzie Sawvel a and Maxson representing the youths director and Mrs. Fred Hammond the childrens director in missionary work assisting. Mrs. E. G.

Hawk led in the prayer of consecration. Others taking part on the program were Miss Eleanor Miller; Mrs. Leo Wilson and Mrs. Zell Callen. Miss Miller and Mrs.

Hawk sang a duet. The business meeting was in charge of Mrs. Coffin preceding the program. Twenty-one were present for the service. LESTER WHITES HOST TO FRANKLIN FARMERS The monthly meeting of the Franklin Farmers was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Lester White. The meeting was called to order by the president, Rex Hagerman with the following members present: Richard Veak, Gary Sullivan, Richard and Robert Potts, James McCord, Larry Derby, Phyllis and Maxine White, Garry Kosman and Jerry Brown. We discussed about having a ice cream social. The softball tournament was discussed and approved.

Refreshments WAS served by Lester White at the close of: the evening. MISS FAULKNER TO SPEAK, AT NAZARENE CHURCH Miss Esther Faulkner, a missionary in South India since 1945, will speak at the Nazarene church Thursday evening, Jnne 15, at 8:00 p. m. Everyone welcome. Flight Or The Stork Word was received here of the birth of a son to Mr.

and Mrs. Dale Callen of Des Moines, Monday. The youngster has been named Craig Randall. He was born at Mercy hospital, Des Moines, weighing 6 Iba. Mrs.

J. R. Callen ta the patern-. al grandmother. Born Wednesday morping, June 14 at Cedar Rapids was a 71 girl to Mr.

and Mrs. Lyle Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson and Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Jones are the I grandparents..