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Local News Brings You THE Sept. 6-7-8 tion to the MORAVIA UNION Centennial Fall Festival Moravia's Big NEWS ADVERTISING HIGH GRADE PRINTING 1951 Number 28 50 Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, July 12, VOLUME R.E.A. Day, Parades and Fireworks Planned for Centennial-Fall Festival At the Centennial and Fall Festival meeting of the program committee Thursday evening further program plans were made, The R. E. A.

representative, Mr. Agans of Albia, was present and completed arrangements for din- the Thursday program. A basket her for the R. E. A.

members is to be held at noon following their meeting, Frank Reynolds, known as Mr. Sunshine, will be A clown. will be present along with master of ceremonies and sing. a girl and her trained dogs, and a cowboy singer. On the afternoon and evening program, an old fiddlers contest.

is also being planned 'as will honor old settlers day. Plans for Friday Include Farm Bureau Day, with the usual centennial parade of floats based on theme. The 4-H club of Monroe and. Appanoose counties. will appear on the afternoon program.

Friday evening pageant plans. are under way. The highlight of Saturday's en-1 tertainment will be a Kiddies parade and the Moravia school reunion, picnic supper in the park, nome' talent, program and special games for, the kiddies, also crowning of king and queen. All organizations are again reminded to have their representatives present to help plan and work with the committees that are picked from this group, The next meeting will be tonight, Thursday, July 12. July 3, evening visitors at the Curtis Tomis hone were Mr.

and Turner. Nancy; and and Mrs. Don Wolf, and Lloyd, Mr. and Mra. Wilsons and and Wilson It, Mr.

and Joan and Jane, Mr. Raymond Dhority, JanMr. and Mrs. Loren ConKarl Tuttle and Terry. The evening was spent enjoying fireworks and home made Ice.

cake 'and pop. THANK YOU wish to take this means of thanking my: neighbors, friends and relatives for the beautiful Nowers, cards, letters and words of encouragement, Also for other acts of kindness during my. recent Illness. It. was deeply appreciated and will all be remembered.

Mrs. Anne Surber al THANK YOU wish. to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, and gifts -sent me during my recent Illness. They were all. grently appreclated.

Mrs. Harry Stocker 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 Moravia were Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Noble Grand; Mrs, Lula R. Tillmont, vice grand; Mrs. Frank Wilson, past noble grand; Mrs. Gerald Morgan, secretary; 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 guardian; Mrs. Lester Sawvel, outside guardian; Mrs. D. E.

Bishop, right support to vice grand; 1 Mrs Raymond Ashby, left support to vice grand; Mrs. George Firkins, color: bearer; Mrs. Ira Robb, -musician. During the business meeting the special auditing committee read their reports and were dismissed from further duty, Mrs. R.

R. Pennington was deputized by Mrs. Medland to install Mrs. Leo Hoffman, conductress, who was unable to attend the meeting. The Moravia lodge presented Mystic with the traveling emblem during an impresaive ceremony by Mrs.

Gardner, Mrs. Paul Spencer; Mrs. R. Pennington, Mrs. 'D.

E. Bishop soloist" and Mrs. Ira Robb musician, "The lodges dismissed for'a social hour followed by refreshments of sandwiches, mints and coffee. A delegation of 23 attended from Moravia: MRS. 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 refreshmenis 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, Mardeena 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 twentleth annual reunion of the Brompton school was held at the schoolhouse on Sunday, July with 32 persons in The weather. being threatening caused a smaller attendance than in other years. the basket dinner, the, meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Dick Sandifer. with The election of officers was held the following results: president, Mra.

Dick Sandifer; vice president, Mra. J. T. VanDorin; treasurer, Mra. Lula R.

Tillmont. Program Mrs. Russell Darby and Lee Robinson, The arrangement committee remained the same as last year, namely: E. F. Boardman, Edward Robinson, Herman Johnson and Ruasell Darby, Mrs.

Etta Schroeder, the eldest school, and Mrs. Nora Neff, a member present, who had attended eating tormer accounts of their trips teacher, both gave intertheir west, last since, reunion. Others giving they had attended short talks were Mrs. J. T.

Van Doria and Ether Roberts. theme song, Little Red Schoolhouse on the Hill," was sung by the audience, with Mrs, Nore Neft as accompanist on the piano. Mrs. Haddock, of Alatron in the district, person present, beHer daughCrail, a former the reunion for read a very from her sister, Royce arwell, of Cor- M. H.

8. CLASS OF '50 TO HOLD REUNION 29th 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 JUNE ROUSE MEET WITH 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 socdal to be held Wednesday, July 10. Donna Rogers and Carolyn Hawk were elected senior demonstrating team, Carolyn demonstrated "Side Fasteners." We practiced for the ice cream social which will be held at Hilton. Refreshments were served by the hostess. 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. NOTICE To comply with the law, cut all noxious weeds on your property, P. K. Horner, Mayor, To Wed Aug. 5 MISS DORIS ALICE ROUSE Mr.

and 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 cher at the Washington, Iowa LIBRARY BOARD MEETS, DISCUSS FALL FESTIVAL The library board meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the reading room of the library with the president, Mrs.

Wm. ward, presiding, Mrs. D. E. Bishop acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs.

Win. Gardner. It was decided that the reading room be offored the Fall. Festival women's; department for use as well as' to, be used for registration and chairs for visitors. 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 here last week from Nagoya, Japan, showed colored rictures taken there which was of interest to everyone attending. ALBIA DISTRICT PASTORS MEET AT MORAVIA CHURCH The first group meeting of the conference year of the Albia district of Evangelical United 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 iton conducted the services. Rev. Stroud was elected secretary and Rev.

Donald Dold of Seymour as treasurer. Five pastors and their families attended the group meeting. The next meeting will be held August 3 in the Albia park with a picnic dinner. WM. GARDNERS HONORED AT ROOK PARTY, TUESDAY Mr.

and William Gardner were honored guests at a rook party held at the home of Mrs. Flora Tuesday evening. Those present besides the honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swaim, Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Pabst, Vess Hiatt and Clara Irelan. Refreshments of sandwiches, fruit salad, whipped cream and coffee were served by the hostess. Wilsons Build Modern Farm Home; Replaces 60 Year Old 10-Room House 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 picture window gives 8 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 cabineis, stove, sink, refrigerator and other modern conveniences is located in the northwest part of the house, with the door into the garage and out to the back yard, A washup 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 another for linens near the bath. Another thoughtul feature is the lining of closets with cedar, making ideal storage of clothing, woolen bedding, etc. The front of the home has a perma-stone trim, It is completely insulated. Electric wiring permits Mrs.

Davis, Mr. Utterback Dies Following Illness Services Wednesday For Mrs. O. G. Davis, 78, Homer N.

Utterback Passed Away Saturday 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 1anhood.

On March 6, 1916, he married Nelle Terrell of Sterling, moving in 1918 to a farm four miles southeast of Moravia. In 1946 they moved to Moravia Into their present home. Mr. Utterback was a member of the Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, elder and trustee until his health failed. He was a member of the I.

0. O. F. lodge for more than 50 years and was also a Mason, Survivors are his wife and one brother, Bert Utterback of Roseburg, Oregon. Funeral services, conducted by Turner Funeral Home, were held Wednesday, July 11, at 1:30 p.

at the Church of Christ, with Rev. C. E. Francisco of Centerville and Billy Schaffner officiating, Burial was at Pennington cemetery at Sigourney. Children's Story Hour To Be Held In Park Mrs.

Maude Coltrain, who has been conducting the children's story hour each week in announcing a move to the Moravia park starting this Saturday, and is going to bring to the children a bit of travelling and a rare treat of candy. Mrs. Coltrain's announcefollows: Moravia's young readers, instead of meeting in a little stuffy room will go to the park from 2:00 until o'clock on July 14. We will go to Timber Line Mt. Hood on July 21.

We will go fishing on the 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 them, but I think will let us if we don't let them get of the park. We have 55 youngsters registered but during vacation we will register you again and each child will receive a piece of candy from Pacific, made from ocean water. while it lasts. All children are invited.

TRENE TADLOCK HOSTESS TO GIRLS MISSIONARY The girls missionary guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met with Irene Tadlock Monday evening for the July meet. ing. Deloris Hiatt was leader and the lesson was a "Trip to Our Mission Fields." Irene read a letter from our missionary, Irene Anderson, in Japan. Maxine Firkins told about a Japanese, Joan Callen's article was "What It Means to be a Christian in Africa," and Carol Broshar told a- bout mission work in China. The president, Viola Hammond, conducted the business session and plans were made for the projects the year which will be carried out later in the summer, The hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs.

Grant Tadlock, served refreshments during the social hour. LOCALLY Mr. and Mrs. Max McDanel of Clinton spent three days last week nt the Cyril McDanel home. Mr.

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

The junior missionary group of the Methodist church held a weiner roast in the park. Games were played under the direction of Mrs. Bert Turner and Mrs. C. C.

Coulson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowman of Cheyenne, returned to their home Friday after spending the week of the Fourth at the Dess White home. CWO, and Mrs.

Smith Tharp and sons of Great Lakes, spent the weekend at the U. O. Main home. Mrs. Tharp and song remained for a longer visit.

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, one month and 11 days. Death came AS a sweet release from several months of illness. She was the daughter of Harvey and Sarah Tisue. She was married to O. G.

Davia October 4, 1893, in the same home. in which she died. Early in life 'she was converted and with, the Salem U. B. church, and after her marriage she transferred her membership to the U.

B. churchin 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 Centerville; Russell of Hartford, Laverne of Phoenix, Mrs. Elmer '(Dorothy) Vance, Detroit, and. Ralph 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 greatgrandchildren, besides nieces, nephewes, 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 55 years on the home farm now occupied by: the son, Ralph and family. Mrs. Davis was a real home-: maker, and the interests of her family and friends always ceded any thought of her own fort or need. A loving and devoted wile, and mother, and true and.

sympathetic friend, and that: is eulogy enough for 'one who has give almost 80 years of service to her loved ones, her God and het. country. Services were conducted from; the Moravia E. U. B.

church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in charge of Rev. E. R. Stroud and burial made in the Moravia cemetery.

Mrs. Blackman and Mrs. Hawk sang three hymns, accompanied by Mrs. Coffin on the piano. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.

CARD ON THANKS We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for their 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 sing-. ers, and Rev. Stroud for his comforting help, We also thank the: ladies of the E. U.

B. church for. room house and moving to the garage while construction started. It took most of last summer to get the house up and they moved into it last fall, while it was not yet quite completed. Starting again this spring the many finishing jobs were completed, the permastone trim put on, the yard graded and seeded.

The home is now complete, the Wilsons have it very beautifully furnished and carries out the modern move toward more practical and liveable homes. serving dinner Tuesday. O. G. DAVIS AND CHILDREN dova, Alaska, Box 697.

Mrs. Maxwell was formerly Wilma Boardman. She said that while study. ing geography in the Brompton school she got the idea that Alaska was a land of perpetual snow and ice, but in living there she thought it was a land of perpetual beauty, The day the letter was written, June 3, the temperature was 88 degrees above, and the coldest day last winter was four degrees below zero at Cordova, but colder in the interior where It would get down to 44 degrees below. They had wildflowers there of wild lupines, columbine, fire wood, land flowering ferns.

The wild dandelion, she stated, grew two feet high and has blossoms as big as a tea cup. Cordova had no Eskimos. Their chief industry being fishing and fish 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 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) Relatives here Tuesday after; noon for the funeral of Mrs. 0. Davis included Mrs.

Garnet Arnold, Creston, Iowa; Mrs. Rubye Sutton, Waterloo, Iowa; Miss Ora and Bertha Potts, Mrs. Nina New. man, Mr. and Mrs.

Gus Tisue of Albia; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Potts of Lovilia; 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 and Jim, Hartford, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Vance and David, Detroit, Mrs. Charlene (Davis) Myers, Susan and Billy Joe, and Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Davis, Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Clitford Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Roland Davis, and Meg.

Maxine (Davis) John, all of Spring Valley, Mrs. Marian (Davis) Goemoot, Oskaloosa, Iowa. the turning on and off of lights at various places, and is equipped, in most locations with the new 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 age this year. Mr.

and Mrs. Wilson started their new home in the spring of 1950 by tearing down the big 10- With the Boys In Service Pic. Richard D. McDanel of Dayton, Ohio spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Gaylord McDanel. His address is: Pic. Richard D. McDanel A.F. 17302969 3060th Support Squadron Wright Patterson Oblo.