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UNION Btf Centennial Sept NEWS ADVERTISING HIGH GRADE PRINTING Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, July 12,1951 Number 28 Day, Parades and Fireworks Planned for Centennial-Fall Festival At the Centem-ia! and Fall Festival the program com. mittee Thursday evening further program plans were made. The R. E. A representative, Mr.

Agans of Albia, was present and 'completed arrangements for the Thursday program. A basket din, nef for the R. E. A. members is to be held at noon following their business meeting.

Frank Reynolds, known as Mr. Sunshine, will be master of 'ceremonies and sing. A down Will be present along with a 1 girl and her trained dogs, and a cowboy singer. On the afternoon and evening 1 program, an old fiddlers contest is also being planned as Thursday "Will honor old settlers day. Plans for Friday include Farm Bureau Day, with the usual parade of floats based on centennial 'theme.

The, 4-H club talents of Monroe and Appanoose counties -will on the afternoon pro- "gtttm. Friday evening pageant plans are under way. Highlight of Saturday's entertainment will be a Kiddies parade and the. Moravia school reunion, picnic supper in park, holme talent program and special lames for, thfe kiddies, also crowning of king and queen. drganlzatlons are again reminded to' have their representa- present to help plan and the committees that are picked group.

The next meeting will be tonight, Thursday, Mystic Team Installs Rebekah Officers For Moravia And Mystic Under special dispensation, the Moravia Rebekah Lodge 404 held their meeting with the Mystic Star lodge 255 at Mystic Monday evening, July 9. The newly elected and appointive officers of the Moravia and Mystic lodges were duly installed by District Deputy President Mrs. Dorothy Medland and District Deputy Marshall Bertha Reeves. Officers installed for Moruvia evening visitors at the were Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Noble Grand; Mrs.

Lula R. Tillmont, vice grand; Mrs. Frank Wilson, past noble grand; Mrs. Gerald Morgan, secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Roland, treasurer; Mrs.

Leonard Palmer, right support to noble grand; Mrs. J. P. Day, left support to noble grand; Mrs. Raymond Dhority, warden; Mrs.

Ira Boyer, chaplain; Mrs. Herbert Boblenz, inside uardian; Mrs. Lester Sawvel, guardian; Mrs. D. E.

Bishop, ight support to vice grand; Mrs laymond Ashby, left support to ice grand; Mrs. George Firkins, olor-bearer; Mrs. Ira Robb, mu- iclan. During the business meeting the pecial auditing committee read heir reports and were dismissed rom further duty. Mrs.

R. R. ennington was deputized by Mrs. Medland to install Mrs. Leo Hoffman, conductress, who was unable attend the meeting.

The Moravia lodge presented Mystic with the traveling emblem uring an impressive ceremony by Mrs. Mrs. Paul Spencer; Mrs. R. R.

Pennington, E. Bishop soloist'and Mrs. Ira Robb musician. The lodges dismissed iour followed by of sandwiches, mints 'and coffee. A delegation 23; flr-ii-tri -r" 3 'i M.

H. 8. CLASS OF '60 TO HOLD REUNION 39th The Moravia high school graduating class of 1950 will hold a reunion Sunday, July 29th at the Centerville park. There will be a basket dinner at 12:30. Those unable to attend are being asked to write letters of their whereabouts and their activities.

BUSY MAIDENS 4-H MEET WITH JUNE ROUSE A regular meeting of the Busy Maidens 4-H club was held Friday at the home of our leader, June Rouse. The meeting was called to order by the president, Patty Rogers at 2:00 o'clock with all members present. Donna Woodward gave a talk on "Good Looks for Dresses. During our all day meeting held of Carolyn Hawk's June 27 plans were made for our ice cream social to be held Wednesday, July 10. Donna Rogers and Carolyn Hawk wore elected senior demonstrating team.

Carolyn demonstrated "Side Fasteners." We practiced for the ice cream social which will be held at Hil- To Wed Aug. 5 fireworks and home tntfle Warn, cake 'and pop. THANRYOU 1 wish to take this means thanking my neighbors, friend and relatives for the beautifu cart's, Irttors word of encouragement. Also for othc 6f kindness during my recen illness. It Was deeply appreciatec and will all be remembered.

1 Mrs. Anne Surber 1 1 THANK YOU wish to everyone fo the cards, and gifts -sen me during my recent illness. The were all greatly appreciated. Mrs. Harry Stocker ton.

Refreshments the hostess. were served by Farm Bureau Group Enjoys Color Pictures Shown By Miss Selby A large crowd attended the township Farm Bureau, meeting held at Hilton church, north of Moravia, Tuesday evening. The 4-H club girls had charge of the program. Carolyn Hawk reported on the 4-H camp she attended as a delegate and Donna Rogers of the state convention. The group presented a skit and other entertainment before Miss Oneita Selby, who arrived last week from Nagoya, Japan, showed colored "'chirps taker there which was of interest to everyone attending.

4 Mrs. Waldo Handy of Los Angeles, and Miss Oneita Selby, recently just returned from Japan, and Mr. and Mrs, Alonzo enjoyed a dinner Monday, together at the Turner home, honoring the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Turner; A daughter, Mrs. Russell Swenson of Colorado Springs, sent birthday greetings by telephone at the noon hour.

MISS DORIS ALICE ROUSE Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rouse are announcing the approaching marriage of their daughter, Doris Alice to Mr. Robert L. Stout of Washington, Iowa.

The wedding will be an event of Sunday, August 5 at the First Methodist church at Albia. Miss Rouse has been a teacher at the Washington, Iowa schools. LIBRARY BOARD MEETS, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Utterback Dies Following Illness DISTRICT PASTORS MEET AT MORAVIA CHURCH The first group meeting jof the conference year of the Albja district of Evangelical United Brethren churches was held Tuesday evening at the Moravia church with Rev.

and Mrs. Evan Stroud as hosts. Following the supper hour, Rev. Clifford Carter of Chariton conducted the services. Rev.

Stroud was elected secretary and Rev. Donald Dold of Seymour as treasurer. Five pastors and. their attended the group meeting. The next meeting will be held August 3 in the Albia park with a picnic dinner.

DISCUSS FALL FESTIVAL WM. GARDNERS HONORED AT ROOK PARTY, TUESDAY The library board meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the Mr. and Mrs, William Gardner reading room of the library with' were honored guests at a rook the president, Mrs. Wm. party held at the home of Mrs.

ward, presiding. Mrs. D. Bishop; Flora Tuesday evening, acted as secretary in the absence Those present beside.5 the honored of Mrs. Wm.

Gardner. It was de- guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank cided that the reading room be of-1 Swaim, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Pabst, fered the Fall Festival women's; Vess Hiatt and Clara Irelan. Re- department for use as well as' to, freshments of sandwiches, -fruit Services Wednesday For Homer N. Utterback Homer Nelson Utterback, 74, died Monday evening at 7:30 at his home here. He had been ill since last December, critically ill the past two weeks. Mr.

Utterback was born October 12,1876, on a farm near Sigourney, the son of Nelson and Sarah Jesup Utterback, one of a family of 11 children. He homesteaded a claim near Richey, Montana, and lived there seven years during his young 'On March 6, 1916, he married Terrell of Sterling, moving in 1918 to a farm four miles southeast of Moravia, In 946 they moved to Moravia into heir present home. Mr. Utterback was a member if the Church of Christ, where he erved as a deacon, elder and trus- ee until his health failed. He was a member of the I.

O. O. F. lodge 'or more than 50 years and was also a Mason. Survivors are his wife and one mrther, Bert Utterback of Roseburg, Oregon.

Funeral services, conducted bj Turner Funeral Hortie, were held Wednesday, July 11, at 1:30 at the Churdh of Christ, with r. E. Francisco of Center and Billy Schaffner officiating Burial was at Pennington cemetery at Sigourney. NOTICE To comply with the law, cut all noxious weeds on your property. be used for registration and chairs salad, whipped cream and coffee P.

K. Homer, Mayor for visitors. were served by the hostess. Wilsons Build Modern Farm Home; Replaces 60 Year Old 10-Room House MRS MrDONOUGH PUPILS PRESENT MUSIC RECITAL Mrs, Ralph McDonough presented her music students at a studio recital Thursday and Friday at 9:30 a. m.

The mothers of the pupils were the guests and refresh- mcnja were served at the close. Those participating included Karen Ellenberger, Ann Paxston, Dianna Burton, Nancy Turner, Barbara Yenger. Maxine Firkins, Sandra Oard, Judy Smith, Charlotte McAninch, LeAnn Heckman, Shirley and Sharon Walter, Mar- deena and Deloris Hiatt, student two numbers on the program. Five students participated in the recital Thursday and the remainder of the group on Friday. 20th Annual Brompton School Reunion, Dinner Held Sunday The twentieth annual reunion of Alaska, Box 697.

Mrs. Max- the Brompton school was held at well was formerly Wilma Board- the schoolhouse on Sunday, July man She sai that while study- 8, with 32 persons in attendance, ing geography in the Brompton The weather being threatening school she got the idea that caused a smaller attendance tnan was a land perpetual snow In other years. 'and ice, but there she Following the basket dinner, the (tnoug jt was a land of perpetual meeting was called to order by the. beauty. The day the letter was president, Mrs.

Dick Sandifer. The wr i tte June 3, the temperature election of officers was -held with. was gg degrees above, and the the following results: president, coldest day last winter was four i. Dick Sandifer; vice president, degrees below zero at Cordova, T. VanDorin; secretary- but colder in the interior where it would get down to 44 degrees below.

They had wildflowers there of wild lupines, columbine, fire wood, and flowering ferns. The wild Children's Story Hour To Be Held In Park Mrs. Maude Coltrain, who has been conducting the children' story hour each week in announc ing a move to the Moravia park starting this Saturday, and is go ing to bring to the children a bi of travelling and a rare treat candy. Mrs. Coltrain's announce ment follows: Moravia's young readers, insteac of meeting in a little stuffy will go to the park from 2:00 until 3:00" o'clock on July 14.

We will go to Timber Line Mt. on Mrs. 0. G. Davis, 78, Passed Away Saturday Maggie Mae Tisue Davis, who was born in Appanoose county on May 26, 1873, departed this life at her home in Moravia, Saturday, July 7, having lived 78 years, ne month and 11 days.

Death came as a sweet release from several months of illness. She was daughter of Harvey and Sarah fisue. She was married to O. G. Davis October 4, 1893, in the same home which she died.

Early in life She was converted and united With the Salem U. B. church, and after ler marriage she transferred her membership to the U. B. church Moravia, where she has since been a devoted and loyal member and witness for her Saviour.

Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Davis; one son, Leland Clair, died in infancy; the other nine children, together with her husband survive her, and they were all present for her funeral.

They are: Carl, of Sidney, Mrs. C. M. (Hazel) Smith of Shiprock, New Mexico; Harold of Blakesburg; Clell of Spring Valley, Arthur of CentervillerFtus-'' sell of Hartford, Laverne of" Phoenix, Mrs. Elmer (Dor- othy) Vance, Detroit, and.

of Moravia. Other surviving relatives are: one sister, Mrs. M. P. Main of Moravia, and one brother, Ralph J.

Tisue of Compton, Calif. Also 28 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, besides nieces, neph- ewes, many more distant relatives, and a host of friends who sorrow with- the loved ones who mourn her going. Six years ago the Davis family moved to Moravia after 5S years on the home farm now occupied by the son, Ralph and family. Mrs. Davis was a real homemaker, and the' interests of her family and friends always preceded any thought of her own com- need.

Amoving and devoted true sympathetic and that is' eulogy enough for one who July 21. We will go fishing on the I give almost 80 years of service to Pacific on July 28, and on a picnic in the mountains on Aug. 4. We will take a trip on mountain roads. While on my trip I went bear hunting and brought home 2 with me.

A black bear and a brown bear. During the story hour these will be in the park. I haven't ask the mayor's permission to bring her loved ones, her God and hefc, country. Services were conducted from the Moravia E. U.

B. church at 2:00 Tuesday, July 1C. in charge ot' Rev. E. R.

Stroud attd burial made in the Moravia cemetery. Mrs. Blackman and Mrs. Hawk sang three ac.ionipanied by Mrs. Coffin on the piano.

Six them, but I think he will let us grandsons served as pallLaarei's, if we don't let them get outside of the park. CARD Ol' THANKS We have 55 youngsters registered but during-our vacation we will register you again and each child will receive a piece of candy from Pacific, made from ocean w.ntcr, while it lasts. All children are invited. IRENE TADLOCK HOSTESS TO GIRLS MISSIONARY treasurer, Lula R. Tillmont Program committee: Mrs.

Rus- eeU Darby and Deena Lee Robin- The arrangement committee remained the same as last year, porin and Ether Roberts- theme song, Little Red on the Hill," was sung by the audience, with Mrs, Jfeff as accompanist on the Haddock, of Al' the district present, beam Her daugh reunion fo; read a very her sister ot Cor fctllU LdllO, namely: E. F. Boardman, Edward, stated two Robinson, Herman Johnson and 1 Darby. Mrs, Etta Schroeder, the eldest member present, who had attended school, and Mrs. Nora Neff, a former teacher, both gave interesting accounts of their trips west since, they had attended last reunion.

Others giving were Mrs. J. T. Van and has blossoms as big as a tea cup. Cordova had no Eskimos.

Their chief industry being fishing and ish canning. They have a hospital, school, and churches, and they did not feel so isolated since they have three air lines leaving daily, and a passenger boat weekly. They have many beautiful lakes with clear crystal water, although they have some that drain from the glaciers that are of a milky color. She said they had met several people from the states, from Boston and San Francisco. She particularly mentioned the Larsens of Albia, whom they were so glad to The modern turn in new homes is typically illustrated by the lovely new farm home of Mr.

and Mrs. Trenton Wilson, one mile west of Moravia. The comparison is the huge 10- room house torn down and the comfortable, liveable five-room and bath home replacing it. The house is 50 feet long, with the garage 12 feet wide, making the total length of 62 feet. Ideal feature of the new home is the spacious living room along the front of the house, 13 feet wide and 29 feet long, including a dining alcove in the west part.

The huge thermopane, double glass picturp window gives a beautiful view of the scenery as well as the traffic of the busy Moravia-Iconium road. There are three bedrooms, with the bathroom centrally located in the northwest part of the house, and a full basement. The kitchen with all modern built-in cabinets, have visit them. The program ended with the singing of "Long, Long Ago." The reunion will be held as usual next year, the first Sunday in (Continued on back page) stove, sink, refrigerator and other modern conveniences is located in the northwest part of the house, with the door into the garage and to the back yard. A wash- up room is located just off the kitchen.

The home is amply supplied with storage closets, there being one in each of the bedrooms, one in the front hallway, and anpther for linens near the bath. Another thoughtul feature is the lining of all the closets with cedar, making ideal storage of clothing, woolen bedding, etc. The front of the home has perma-stone trim. It is completely insulated. Electric wiring permits with the new d.

took most of last summer moved into it last fall, while it CARD or We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for their Tlio girls missionary guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met with Irene Tadlock Monday evening for the July meeting. Deloris Hiatt was leader and lesson was a "Trip to Our Mission Fields." Irene read a letter from our missionary, Irene Anderson, in Japan. Maxine Firkins told a Japanese. Joan Callen's article was "What It Means to be a Christian in Africa," and Carol Broshar told about mission work in China. The president, Viola Hammond, conducted the business session and plans were made for the projects of the year which will be carried out lalcr in the summer.

The hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Grant Tadlock, many acts.of kindness, for the help about the home, and with other details during the recent illness and loss of our wife and mother. For the many floral offerings, the. many words of sympathy, the singers, and Rev. Stroud for his conVj' forting help.

Wo also thank the: ladies-of the E. U. B. church for serving dinner Tuesday. O.

G. DAVIS AND CHILDREN served refreshments social hour. during the LOCALLY Mr. and Mrs. Max McDanel of Clinton spent three days last week at the Cyril McDanel home.

Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Hoyer and Stevie of Hillsboro were Sunday guests of Sawvel. Mr.

and Mrs. Lester the turning on and off of lights The junior missionary group of me lurniiiK uu auu at various places, and is equipped garage while construction start- the Methodist church held a wein- silent mercury type of electrical switches. The basement has the heating system which is automatic oil, the electric automatic water heater, the water system, family washing facilities, and amply supplied with clothes lines for rainy-day use which has been of definte advant- er roast in the park. Games were played under the direction of Mrs Bert Turner and Mrs. C.

C. Coul age this year. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson started their new home in the spring of 1950 by tearing down the big 10- was not yet quite completed.

Start- son. ing again this spring the many Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowman llig O.E,«.J,AA rf finishing jobs were completed, the of Cheyenne, returned to permastone trim put on, the yard their home Friday after spending graded and seeded. the week of the Fourth at The home is now complete, the Dess White home.

CWO. and Mrs. Smith Tharp and Wilsons have it very beautifully furnished and carries out the modern move toward more practical and liveable homes. sons of Great Lakes, 111., spent the weekend at the U. O.

Main home. Mrs. Tharp and sons remained for a longer visit. Relatives here Tuesday after, noon for the funeral of Mrs. O.

Davis included Mrs. Garnet Am? old, Creston. Iowa; Mrs. Rubye Sutton, Waterloo, Iowa; Miss Ora and Bertha Potts, Mrs. Nina NCWT man.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tisue of Albia; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Potts of Lovilla; Mr.

and Mrs. Merle Norton, Ottumwa. Children and grandchildren from a distance were. Carl Davis of Sidney, Hazel (Davis) Smith of Shymock, N. Mr.

and Mrs. LaVerne Davis and Larry. Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs.

Clell Davis. Spring Valley. Minn; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis an4 Jinx Hartford, Iowa; Mr.

and Mrs, Elmer Vance and David, Detroit, Mrs. Charlene (Davis) Myers. Susan and Billy Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davis, troit, and Mrs.

Clifford Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Roland Davis, and Mts- Maxine (Davis) John, all of Spring Valley, Mrs. Marian vis) Goemoot, Oskaloosa, Iowa. With the Boyl In Service Pfc.

Richard D. McDanel of Dayton, Ohio spent Friday. Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord McDanel.

His address is: Pfc. Richard D. McDanel A.F. 17302969 3060th Support Squadrwi. Wright Patterson.