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THE MORAVIA UNION NEWS ADViaTlSlNO HlOH ORAOB PBTNTINO A Subscription to the Union Brings You All lie Local News VOLUME 53 Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, September 16, 1954 Number 38 Kenneth Free Is REA Director Kenneth Free, local farmer, was named to the board of directors of the REA at the or- organizatlon's election and annual meeting held here Friday. He fills a vacancy created by the death of E. V. McGinnis of Albia. Re-elected, were the following local men as officers and directors: Carl VanZante, vice president; Earl Boyer, secretary; Ralph Spencer, treasurer; and Lloyd Brown, director.

Other officers and directors named were: Howard Vincent, Russell, president; John Knowles, Melrose, director; R. E. Noble, Corydon, director, and Cecil E. Hawkins, Russell, director. The local organization covers several counties in this area.

E. E. Agans of Albia is head office is at Albia. manager, REV. THOMPSON, 88, UNDERGOES SURGERY Rev.

David Thompson, retired E. U. B. minister, and former pastor here, left the Ottumwa hospital Monday following a major operation. Rev.

Thompson is in his 88th year and it is remarkable that at his advanced age he withstood such U. S. HIATT OBSERVES 85TH BIRTHDAY U. S. Hiatt observed his 85th birthday anniversary Thursday with all his children home for the day but a daughter, Ruth Wetson at Longview, Wash.

The day was spent very happily together. Thoes present were his daughters, Mrs. Mabry Taylor and Mr. Taylor of Leroy, Mrs. Clell Davis and Mr.

Davis of Spring Valley, Mrs. Harold Hudgeus and Mr. Hudgens and Gary, and the five sons, ptha, Gus, Ernest, Paul and Kenneth and their families. Also Mr. and Mrs.

Clair McDanel and children. Mr. Hiatt lives alone since the death of his wife two years ago. He has lived all his life in the Hiattsville vicinity and in Moravia the last several years. REBEKAHS PLAN FOR FOOD AND BAKE SALE Monday evening at the regular meeting of the Rebekah lodge, the September committee told of plans for a bake sale to be held Sept.

18 at the Spencer store. Every member is asked to participate in getting food to the committee by 10:30. Christmas cards were distributed. Mrs. Roscoe Pennington was appointed to prepare an article on the 'founding of Rebekah 103 years ago, for the Sept.

27 meeting. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served Mrs. Harold an operation He is at his home Hoffman and Mrs. Carrie Tisue, with his sister-in-law, at 401 No. hv Mra Mollssn Vpltnn Court Fairfield.

assisted by Mrs. Melissa Felton. DONALD PAXSTON IS DRAKE COUNSELOR Donald Paxston of Moravia will be returning to the Drake University campus Sept. 18 to act as an assistant resident in one of the dormitories. A senior in the college of liberal arts, he is assigned to Morehouse hall.

New student orientation and registration start at Drake Sept. 19. Classes will resume Sept. 27. of the Stork Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Neff of Champaign, 111., are the parents of a daughter, weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces born Sept. 9. Mrs. Flora Jones is the great grandmother, and Mr.

and Mrs. Bayard Neff of Roekford, 111., are the grandparents, this being their first grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Dougan of Hamburg are the proud parents of a daughter born Tuesday, Sept. 7. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces at birth, and has been named Naomi Kay, Mrs. Dougan will be remembered here as Miss Mary Roberts, a former instructor in the local schools.

MAIN COUSINS MEET AT BEN JONES HOME A happy gathering of Main cousins, was held Monday at the farm home of Ben and Louisa CHRISMAN REUNION HELD AT MORAVIA PARK The annual Chrisman family reunion was held Sunday at the Moravia park. A basket dinner was enjoyed at noon by all attending. During the business meeting in the afternoon new officers were elected and are: Fay Underwood, president; Mrs. Hugh Crawley, vice president; Mrs. Don McDivitt, secretary-treasurer.

The 1955 reunion date has been set for the second Sunday in September and at the Moravia park. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Moore and Dee and Danny of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs.

Clara Crawley and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammond, Moravia; Mrs. Louis Caligueri and Louis, Frances, Margaret and Theresa, Mr. and Mrs.

Don McDavitt of Des Moines; Bert Chrisman, Mr. and Mrs. Max Chrisman and daughters of Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMullen and Richard, Neil, Nancy, Cheryl and Connie of Batavia.

Mr. and Mrs. P. E. More and Agnes, Doyle Crawley of Unionville, Mr.

and Mrs. Fay Underwood of Springvilte; Mrs. Sam Underwood, Blakeburg; Mrs. T. P.

Rouse of Caroline Ross, Millersville, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hopkins of Drakesville; B. F. Glasglow, Udell.

Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crawley and son James, SCHOOL FACULTY GUESTS AT E.U.B. CHURCH NIGHT The regular monthly church night was held Wednesday evening at the E. U.

B. church dining room. The school faculty members and their families were guests. A cooperative supper preceded the program. Miss Mabel Coulson presided, and Mrs.

Ulmont Main opened the Main, Mr. ft C. C. Waughop of Centerville; Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Rouse of Albia, route 2. Mrs. Jessie Potts, Albia; Mrs. Jay Argo of Mystic; Mr. and Mrs.

Jess Gladfelder, Mr. and Mrs. Ulmont Main, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray McCloud, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Main of Moravia; Mrs. Verna McAninch and Mrs.

Lissie Kelsey of Iconium. MISSION BAND MEETS AT E. U. B. CHURCH The regular monthly meeting of the Mission Band was held at 7 p.m., Sunday, at the E.U.B.

church. The devotional period was directed by Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Fred Hammond in charge of lesson and quiz. Kay Lee Vincent led the singing and Nathan King was acting secretary.

ed A. R. Fenton respond- and introduced the faculty. Jones, northwest of town as a program a few words of wel- courtesy for Maude and Orville 1 Smith of Naples, S. D.

There was a cooperative dinner at noon which was enjoyed by all. Those attending the affair besides the honorees were: Mr. and Mrs. O. E.

Main, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gaekle of Oskaloosa; Mr.

and Mrs. George Hiner and Glen, Mrs. Rosa Beatty, Mr Mrs. Harvey AT THE HUKCHE3 Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev. Lynn King, Minister.

Harold Mason, Sunday School, Superintendent Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek service of Bible study and prayer, Wednefday, 8 p.m. The W.S W.S.

wfll meet at the church Frkiay everting 8 p.m. The Girls' Missionary Guild will meet at the home of Irene Tadlock, Monday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget the Brotherhood Rally to be held next Wednesday in Des Moines. Grace Methodist Church Rev.

John Grenfell, Pastor Mrs. Karl Tuttle, Sunday School Superintendent 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. 11:00 a.m., Worship service. 6:30 p.m., Irene Tadlock read a poem, 'Iowa" and Rev. Lynn King sang a solo with Mrs.

Carl VanZante at the piano. Mrs. Zell Callen presented "The Art Mrs. Theo Miller gave a humorous reading; the Vincent Lee, Joy Ann and Eugene, sang, and Nancy Ward read' an essay on husbands. Mrs.

Ernest West and son David presented an accordian duet. PROGRESSIVE CLUB TO HAVE HAMBURGER FRY Members of the Progressive club will be entertained at a hamburger fry in the park Thursday evening. Hostesses will be Mrs. Paul Broshar, Mrs. Loyd Carter and Mrs.

Garnet McDonough, the book committee for this year. BAKE SALE The Rebekah lodge will sponsor a food and bake sale Saturday, Sept. 18, beginning at 11:00 at Spencer's Grocery. All members urged to bring their donations by 10:30. 7:30 p.m., 'Evangelistic service.

We have started a study in the book of Daniel. This Sunday we shall attempt to understand the full meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. We invite you to come and enjoy this hour in God's house. Monday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.

This will be the final training" session for our visitation program. We are hoping that Christians will accept this, opportunity of service. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting.

This is a service designated to carry out one of the Christians greatest privilege, prayer; and to obtain new truths from God's Word. We extend an invitation to you. First Rev. W. F.

Evans, Mrs. Birdie Main, Superintendent 10 a.m., Suntjay School. 11 a.m., Comtnunion and sermon. Rainbows To Hold Public Installation The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for girls will hold a public installation for fall officers Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19 at 2:00.

Everyone interested in seeing this impressive ceremony is invited to attend. Officers to be installed are: Judy Boyer, Worthy Advisor; Joann Moore, Worthy Associate Advisor; Charlotte McAninch, Charity; Marianne Scott, Hope; Mary Schrodt, Faith; Dana Wright, Drill Leader; Maxine Firkins, Musician; Martha Potts, Recorder; Sandra Carter, Chaplain; LaVonne Oard, Treasurer. The appointive will be announced later. Sept. 26, School offl Oct.

7, Chu Rev. ion of Sunday 'and teachers. night. azarene Pastor Andrew Maddison, Sunday School Superintendent. 10 a.m., Sunday School.

11 a.m., Worship Service. 7:30 p.m., N.Y.P.S. 8 p.m.. Evangelistic service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.

Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society meeting will be Wednesday the 22nd, at 8 p.m. MILLER BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Fay Garner, Pastor Homecoming Day. 11:00 a.m., Sunday School. 12:30 p.m., Basket dinner.

2:00 p.m., Program and worship service. We extend a welcome to each and every one to attend our homecoming day. DR. AUDLEY L. SMITH DIES IN FLORIDA Er.

Audley L. Smith. 56, of West Palm Beach, Florida, died Friday following a long illness. He was the son of U. G.

and Pearl Smith, publishers of the Moravia Union from 1914 to 1923. He was graduated from the Moravia high school with the class of 1910. His death is reported as the first of the members of that class. Following his graduation from high school, he went to Washington, D. where he was graduated from George Washington University.

He then became a professor of English literature in that university and continued in that work for 22 years, until failing health caused his retirement seven years ago. Dr. Smith received his PhD degree in 1937 from Johns Hopkins University. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Lorna W.

Smith, West Palm Beach; a daughter, Mrs. C. Albert Stahl, Detroit, a brother, Dr. Carroll N. Smith of Orlando, Florida, a sister, Miss Ardis A.

Smith, Detroit, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at West Palm Beach, Florida, Saturday. Burial was at Syracuse, New York. WALTERS LEASE HATCHERY FROM MARVIN GARDNERS Announcement is made in this week's Union of the leasing of the Gardner Hatchery. Mr.

and Mrs. Maurice Walter have leased the interests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner in the hatchery for a period of one year. Gardners and Walters have been partners in the business for several years.

FOLKS OF N. J. MAINS IN FAMILY DINNER, SUN. The descendants of N. J.

and Mary A. Main gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C.i Waughop, in Centerville, Sunday, Sept.

12, for their fourth annual family reunion. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. O. C.

Smith, Naples, S. Mr. and Mrs. O. E.

Main, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gaekle and Mary Lou, Oskaloosa; Mr.

and Mrs. C. D. Mason and Judy, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs.

R. Forrest Main, Carol and Jerry, Moravia; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Strunk and family, Centerville; Mr. and Mrs.

James Main and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Palmer, Marshalltown; Mrs.

J. W. Miller and Regina, Bloomfield, and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. C.

C. Waughop. The day was spent visiting and viewing color films of previous gatherings taken by Mr. and Mrs. O.

E. Palmer. Alumni Picnic Held At Moravia Park The fourth annual alumni picnic was held in the Moravia park Sunday, Sept. 12. Twenty-three classes were represented.

George Firkins, from the class of 1907, was the oldest class represented. The classes of 1927 and 1930 tied for having the most graduates present. Following a delicious basket dinner, a short business meeting was held when Harold Mason was elected president and Merle Smith Vice president. Committee named for next year was Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dooley, Mrs. Theo Miller and Mrs. Garnet McDonough.

In charge of this year's reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Merle Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brooks and Mr.

and Mrs. Doyle Hampton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. Wallis of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. J. N. Cunningham, Mishawaka, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Howey, Michigan City, W. B. Firkins, Kansas City, Marilyn Hiatt, Des Moines; Daphne Hilton, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs.

Glen Van Loon, Newton; Mrs. E. R. Kaster, John D. Kaster, Afton; Mr.

and Mrs. K. K. Petznlck, Mrs. Zelda Kaster Gels, Creston.

Mrs. Madge Davis, Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barghahn, Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs.

Ivan Boyer, Oskaloosa: Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Day, Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Sim Howell, Mystic; Mrs.

Wilma Jones Davis, Blakesburg; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dooley, Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels, Centerville; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hawk. Mr.

and, Mrs. Mrs. Lloyd Phillis, Mrs. Helen Homerin. Mrs.

Dorothy Vance, Marie Clark Whitlock, Mrs. Wendell Murdy, Albia; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brooks, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Mason, Clarence Hiner, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller, Mrs.

Guy Vincent, Genevie Donovan, Mrs. Clifford Paxston, Mrs. Lee Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. George Firkins and Mrs.

Garnet McDonough of Moravia. Winner of the titles division of the children's psnde was warning this little entry by Eddie Callen and JoEUyn Veach as "Cruising Down The Eddie is the wn of Mr. and Mrs. BUI Callen, JoEllyn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Veuch. Winning float in the school division was this entry by Scott school on Safety First, showing the merits of the many highway RESULTS IN UNIONVILLE FOX HUNT EVENTS Results of the fox hunt field trials Thursday at Unionville were as follows: All age class: owned by F. D. Burknalter, Ottumwa. owned by Wendell Bridgeman, Drakesville.

owned by Dayne Taylor, Moravia. Faultless, owned by Camille Price, Albia. Derby class: 1st Gorgeous George, owned by John Harrington, UnionviHe. owned by Gerald Ire- Ian, Unionville. owned by Dayne Taylor, Moravia.

4th Fancy, owned by Milo Hopkins, Drakesville. Speed and Drive trophy won by White Man, owned by Rex Exline, Udell. HAPPY HELPERS 4-H CLUB MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT The regular meeting of the Happy Helpers 4-H dub was held at the home of Martha McCord on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.

by the president, Charlotte McAninch. Roll call, "What I learned in 4-H this was answered by the following: Jo Ann Moore, Martha Potts, Charlotte McAninch, Martha McCord, Rosalee Sweeden, Connie Janet Nash and Janice Mosley. The secretary read 1 1st the minutes and gave the treas- Yellow Onions Good Crowds At Festival Ideal weather conditions and large crowds made the 1954 fall festival a successful one. Rain early in the three-day event gave way to fair and warmer weather. Effects of the drouth was felt as the number of entries in the horticultural division dropped considerably.

However, in home arts and other departments were well filled to the point where the total entries were very close to previous festivals. Children's parade was most noticeably increased with a very large number of entries. Friday's parade was about its usual size. Entertainment throughout the three days was varied, R.E.A. and the Farm Bureau furnishing Thursday's R.E.A.

accounting for all of Friday's program, the fall festival committee securing the acts and entertainment for Saturday. Results of the judging of entries were as follows: PARADE MYF, 1st. Scott, 1st; Miller, Isf, Showers, 2nd; Maple Grove, 2nd. 4-H Taylorettes, 1st. Dallas Raster.

2nd; Alan Price, 2nd. CHILDREN'S PARADE Doll Buggies Sheryl Hughes and Ricky Bentzinger, 1st; Mary Jo Sheldon, 2nd. Tricycles James Murdy, 1st. Wagons Sharon and Pat Judge, 1st; Guyla Sue and Joyann Vincent, 2nd. Nursery Rhymes Minnie Ann Condra.

1st; Jo DuVall, 2nd. Historical Terry Martin, 1st; Terry Tuttle, 2nd. Nationalities Nancy Lindley, 1st; Dana Kaster, 2nd. Song Joellyn Veach and Eddie Callen, 1st; Marie VanDor- in, 2nd. G.

E. Luse. Isfc "Mike Martin, 2nd. Cowgirls Donna Perkins, 1st. Story Book Character Ricky Johnson, 1st; Joyce McDonough, Pfan- 2nd.

hebecker, 1st; Richard Perry, 2nd. Other Pets Linda Judge, 1st; Marsha Walter, 2nd. Bicycles, junior size Diane Kincade; Lorraine Johnson, 2nd. Bicycles, standard size Diane Judge, 1st; Aleta Johnson, 2nd. Novelties Pat, Mike and Judy Donovan, 1st; Mary Strunk, 2nd.

HOBBIES Sarah Martin, 1st. Jackets Grace Luse, 2nd. Edwin Coff man, 3rd. VEGETABLES Irish Potatoes Clell Coffin, 1st; Max McDonough, 2nd. Egg Delia Point, 1st.

Best Watermelon Win Kaster, 1st; Walter Harper, 2nd. Largest Watermelon Win Kaster. 1st. Best Muskmelon Max Hiner, 1st. Largest Muskmelon Mearl Walter, 1st Best Donald West, 1st; Russell Alden.

2nd. Largest Hazel Cox, 1st. Largest Alan Price, 1st. McCRORY-TAYLOR WED AT IOWA CITY Miss Carol Jean Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Willie Taylor of Albia, and Jim McCrory son of Mrs. Floyd Crandell ol Blakesbui-g, were married Sept 8 at Iowa City, Iowa. The couple will make their home in Albia. Winning float in the church division is this entry by the Math- Amusing to aU was this entry town Milter school in "Califoroey or odifct youth group, an alter wjgrjwinded by iresh and the Neiito Belle, with wMb board, skUtoUb Uetteve, ami Confess being the nay to a lite, Christ ICE CKEAM SOCIAL Franklin Farmers and the Happy Helpers 4-H clubs will sell homemade ice cream at the leon- ium Methodist church Thursday evening, Sept. 23, at 7:30.

Everyone invited. urer's report. We decided to have an ice cream social with the Franklin Farmers club. We voted to give $5 to the emergency March of Dimes. We pledged the 4-H and American flags.

Janet Nash and Connie McAninch demonstrated, "tool you will need in a sewing Refreshments were served to members and guests, Mrs. James Nash, Mrs. Edward McCord, Orville McCord, Kay Overturf and Mary Lou Rinehart and our leader, Mrs. K. C.

Potts. Janice Mosley, Reporter. STARS PLAN FOOD AND BAKE SALE The Order of the Eastern Star held their first meeting of the fall season Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall. It was decided to hold a bake and food sale Saturday, Sept. 25 at George and Nadine's store.

The proceeds are to go toward the purchase of a coffee maker for the chapter. All members are urged to take part in the project. During the social hour refreshments of cookies, mints and coffee were served by the committee, Mrs. Chet Broshar and Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Dhority. White Onions Maude Coffin, iTrank Heck- With the Boys In Service Rex Hagerman sends his new address, which is: Pvt. Rex W. Hagerman US 55389593 Battery B. 216 FA Bn.

Ft. SiUi nW man, 1st. Largest Parsnip Merle Walter. Largest Gourd Hazel Cox. Plate of Peppers Larry Brooks.

Plate of E. C. Plate of Carrots Carolyn Van Dorin. Best Pie Pumpkin Donald West Plate of E. C.

Caster. Largest Red Beet Carolyn Van Dorin. Largest Beet any var. Mamie Tisue. Largest Cucumber Phyllis Stewart.

Largest Display Vegetables Blanch Walter, 1st; Edith Phillips, 2nd; Hazel Cox, 3rd. FRUIT Jonathan Hazel Cox. Famous Hazel Cox. Wealthy Walter Phillips. Red Delicious Apples Mrs.

Kermit Gladfelder. Jerry Brown. Peaches Mrs. Jay Argo. Plums Mamie Tisue.

Mable Smith. GRAIN Sheaf Theo Miller, 1st and 2nd. Sheaf Brown. Sheaf Paul D. West, 1st; Jerry Brown, 2nd.

Peck Oats Jerry Brawn. Peck Jerry Brown. 10 Ears Yellow Charley Bridgeman, 1st; Miller C. West, 2nd; Linda Ward, 3rd. Largest Ear Cora Burdette Ward.

Best Ear Burdette Ward. Tallest Stalk Olin Foster. HOimCULTUBE Kathryn Dhority, 1st; Virga Boyer, 2nd. Calendula Virga Boyer, 1st; Carolyn VanDorin, 2nd. Cosmas Mamie Tisue, 1st and 2nd.

Coxcomb Mae Benge, 1st; JJJUQ- et Dhority, 2nd. Dahlia Bertha Coulson. (Continued on page 2).