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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
3
The Union reports Roscoe Day being called for military service, noting reliance on his leadership at the office, concerns about future continuity, and anticipation of his return after training. The column also mentions local events, such as cantata success, garden prospects, and upcoming social activities as spring arrives.
Song written by Guy Johnson of Moravia and published by American Music Publishing Co in Portland Oregon. The piece prints the verses of Lonely Cowboy's Lament about a lone rider seeking love and a home on the prairie as he travels and sings under western skies. Additional notes mention Johnson is the son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson and active in trucking.
Joe Main age 69 formerly of Moravia died at Mt Ayr Iowa and was buried there Sunday afternoon. He was born in Indiana and moved with his parents to Appanoose County then near Mt Ayr. He is survived by his widow one brother L C Main of Moravia three sisters Nora Irwin of Moravia Ruthie Redd of Kokomo Ind and Mrs James Parsons of Kansas.
Several farmers near Hiattaville banded Tuesday to hunt a flock of dogs suspected of killing sheep. They tracked down and killed one dog, another had been killed earlier, and a third remained at large. The heaviest losses were at Chester Sanders place with 13 sheep and lambs slain. Other victims include Claude Callen Roy Scott Clyde Howell Alfred Howell Lloyd Carter Don Pettibone and George Turner. Attacks occurred during daytime rather than night.
Coach Bruce Gardner announces Moravia high school spring baseball schedule with games on April 16 in Eddyville, April 24 in Louisa, May 5 in Rathbun, and April 22-23 County Tournament. Other home games may be scheduled.
Betty Bishop of McFayin was guest of honor at the Lions Leadership Recognition dinner held April 8 at the Liggett hotel in Fairfield. The event honors students outstanding in scholastic or extracurricular leadership. Bishop is a Parsons Booster Club member and student leader.
Harry McCrory of four and one half miles east of town is recovering from burns received last Friday when he removed the radiator cap from the car and steam burned his arm from the wrist to the elbow. He is under a doctor's care and is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Panchen Winsler announces the engagement of her daughter Jackey to Wiley Rountree son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Rountree of Austin Texas. The June 1 ceremony at the Methodist church will be open to the public with a buffet supper and decor of pink and gold. Jackey is a 1940 graduate of Kirksville State Teachers College and teaches in Ottumwa. Wiley will complete his osteopathic degree at Kirksville and begin practice in Texas.
The So and Sew buh,embers held the eighth annual egg roast at Ray McCloud's residence on Friday night. About 40 members attended as eggs, bread and butter, pickles, sandwiches, pie and coffee were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Denny Hyomerin and Jo Ellen of Albia, and Mrs. Phul and Jane Ann of Davenport. Approximately 12 dozen eggs were cooked and eaten as men played cards and socialized.
A new heat treat wave method is previewed at a local beauty shop. Call the shop at telephone 67 for details and demonstrations.
The Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary of the United Brethren church will meet at 2 p.m. with Mrs. T J Zike Ta for the regular monthly gathering. Mrs. W P Davis leads the lesson. Mr and Mrs Allen Boller and W F Horner arrived from Atlantic Iowa to visit friends. the Bollers returned home Sunday while Horner stays on indefinitely.
Mabel Norton of Moline daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Norton Moravia Iowa and Harold Harvey of Moline son of Mr and Mrs William Harvey of Des Moines were married at 2 PM Sunday April 8 in the Tails Brown church at Nashua Cedar Falls guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith and Mr and Mrs C A Gustafson Gustafson gave the bride away Smith served best man The couple returned to Moline and reside at 2408 Sixth avenue Harvey is a dispatcher for the Des Moines Transportation company in Moline and Norton attended school in Centerville worked at Al’s confectionary store
Funeral services for William Jacob Strohl 62 of Garden Grove were held at Garden Grove Presbyterian Church and the body buried in Moravia. He is survived by father Henry Strohl sisters Martha Harlan Mildred Strohl and brother Paul Strohl. Attendees included P D Schreiner George Winsler Paul Broshar Pearl Broshar and others from Moravia Council Bluffs and Ollie. The Strohl family is well known in Moravia.
Local C E S officers and members joined a Friendship meeting hosted by the Centerville chapter on Tuesday evening. Moravia representatives Mrs. Mabel Smith and Mrs. Marie Brown attended with others including Loren Halden Frances Burton Lula Burton Virginia Pettibone Madaline Rose Bertha Broshar Icel Broahay Edna Schreiner Ruby Dille Nadine Wingler and Juanita Hurli man. Iowa Wesleyan students Margaret Burton and Mardean Wilson spent spring vacation with O A Burton and R C Wilson homes.
Color s Nave E G FIRKINS of Key West Florida and Richard from SubRicoOL San Diego California are listed with ranks G M 2C and U S S Henley. Stanley W SUFFICOOL and Roy M Kenton hold assignments at San Diego bases. Irvin Burns from Indianapolis and Martin from Manila are noted with U S Navy divisions. Robert SUFFICOOL listed in Philadelphia and Pearl Harbor entries.
Army entries list service members with units and postings including Fort Snelling Minnesota Fort Da Moines Town and Fort Lewis Washington. The note asks readers to point out errors and help complete the roster.
In Moravia high school physics class an electromagnetism experiment shows magnets repel and attract as poles interact. An aluminum ring and pole cast in the M.H.S shop building, Codyne Luse flips a switch and the ring is caught mid air. Teammates Bob Howjard Duane Veach Lyle Jones observe with Mr. Traog teaching.
The Senior Stunt Night program at the school symnasium Tuesday evening drew laughter and praise from attendees. A lively lineup featured the senior band with Roberta Main and others, a radio play headlined by Delbert Donahoo, and multiple skits, songs, and a style show performed by senior students including Lyle Jones, Duane Veach, and Cleland Jolly.
Mr and Mrs R E Cumming marked their 67th wedding anniversary with dinner in Centerville. Mrs J F Gray and her husband from Melcher joined the celebration at Mrs Grays parents home. Dr and Mrs Gray accompanied the couple to Centerville for dinner and an afternoon movie.
Charles Laws has leased the service station formerly known as the L C Main station two doors north of the post offices. He succeeds A Donahoo, now with the railroad, and the station under Laws will handle Standard Oil products as before.
Under chair Margaret Ward Moravia contributes 3.16 to the Appanoose County Christmas Seal fund. Iowa operates one state and five county sanatoriums with 928 beds. County funds cover treatment costs, while seals fund case finding to control and eradicate tuberculosis locally.
Moravia public library board met April 9 for the regular session. March circulation ran 932 books and 162 magazines as inquiries rise. Most books are free except a small shelf of latest titles at three cents daily. 750 donated books plus State Traveling Library and new shelf titles expand material. A new donated book Beyond the Facts by Rev J Richard Sneed is on free shelf. Board seeks more donations. Formal opening planned May 23 with band, Mayor presents keys, and speakers.
The Beacon Light Republication notes Rev Burton F Tarr pastor of Beacon Methodist Church has nearly doubled membership in three years and is likely to be reappointed on April 24 by the New York Conference. An April brief cites a Sunday display of 29 new members and strong parishioner turnout as evidence of Tarrs spiritual leadership and church vitality.
James Sufficool son of Mr and Mrs Glen Sufficool left Monday for Cedar Rapids Iowa to take up employment with the Collins Radio company expected to be employed there.
Roscoe Edwin Day of Moravia is summoned to report at selective service headquarters in Centerville Friday at 7 45 AM for induction into the United States Army. Also ordered to report are John Benac Jr. and Tony A Cortesio for the initial processing at Fort Des Moines and final medical exams before assignment. Day, a longtime Moravia Union printer and employee, leaves a prominent local role as a blow to management and the community.
Funeral services were held at the Moravia United Brethren church for Mrs. F. P. Hamilton with Rev. Vera Zike officiating. Burial followed in Moravia cemetery. Mrs. Hamilton died at her daughter’s home in Glenwood Mo after a period of illness. An obituary notes Jeanettie Hiner born May 14 1860 near Moravia Iowa died April 18 1941 at age 80 years 10 months 29 days, survived by husband Frank P. Hamilton and six children, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker move toward opening a cafe in the Gamble Store building north of the post office. Delays in cabinet installation stall opening. extensive repairs and redecorating underway. The couple previously ran a cafe in the Harn building on the square’s west side.
There will be work in the second degree at the hall of Antiquity No. 252 A. B. and A. M. Friday evening April 4. All brothers please make an especial effort to attend. O. A. Burton, W. M.
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