Why Not a Ceiling on the Cost of Killing
George Winslet like voices in the United States press argue OPA ceilings affect merchants. A Poin Dexter Pointers release questions war costs per casualty from ancient to modern times. Moravia Union reflects on action in Iowa Press convention and local carrier Howard Smith Zell Callen promoting war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winslet
United States
Office of Price’ Administration
George
Poindexter
OPA
Julius Ceaser
France
Moravia Women Plan Tag Day For Park Fund
A Moravia women’s committee met at the library to organize funds for a furnace and table at Moravia park. Chair Mrs C M McFateidge led efforts while Tag Day was set for Saturday. Mrs Chester Broshar Mrs Zell Callen and Mrs D K Orelup were assigned to tasks, with Mrs Hi Young and Mrs Fred Blumenstock directing picnic equipment construction near the park’s south gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Park
C. M. McFateidge
Chester Broshar
Zell Callen
D. K. Orelup
Shere
Mra Hi. Young
Fred ‘Blumenstock
Trenton Wilson to Wed Doris Davis in Bloomfield Easter
Miss Doris Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis of Moulton and Trenton Wilson son of Mr and Mrs R C Wilson of Moravia will marry on Easter Sunday at a Bloomfield church at 12 30 pm The bridegrooms farmer status and planned start of housekeeping on his Moravia area farm are noted with attending siblings Mardena Wilson and a brother of the bride listed as escorts.
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Doris Davis
Lloyd Davis
Moulton
Trenton Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Moravia
Bloomfield
Mardeena. Wilson
Mrs Alfred Carlson Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
Members of the Twentieth Century club met with Mrs Alfred Carlson Tuesday afternoon and answered roll call with the language of flowers sentiment. Mrs Glick spoke on Australian Defenses and Mrs M McFatridge read a poem Garden Escapes. A flower and bulb exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Alfred Carlson
E-Glick
M. McFatridge
Mrs Broshar Becomes Recruiter For Women
Mrs Bertha Broshar was appointed recruiting officer for Mora via for the WAAC WAVES and SPARS at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday night. Information on these services for women can be obtained by contacting Mrs Broshar. Card of thanks and congratulations follow for the Truog family on the birth of Susan Alerone April 24.
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Bertha Broshar
Moravia
WAAC
WAVES
SPARS
American Legion Auxiliary
Broshar
Moravia Band Tops Contest With Nine Division I Ratings
Moravia high school instrumental department led by G. G. Peterson wins nine Division I ratings from 14 entries at state local music contest on April 15. Judges Ivan Kennedy notes impartial decisions despite lack of competition. top honors to Don Orelup drum solo Peter Gruber Max Wren cornet solo Little Monarch Ruby Johnson clarinet solo Down in a Deep Cellar John Laws baritone Stars in a Velvety Sky Helen Felton baton twirling the band and ensembles receive recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
G. G. Peterson
Ivan Kennedy
Oskaloosa
Don Orelup
Peter Gruber
Max Wren
Ruby Johnson
John Laws
Helen Felton
George Tracy
Local furlough visits span Centerville and Moravia
In Centerville on Thursday, John Koestner on furlough from Bowman Field Louisville Ky visited his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs John Veech with his wife Virginia formerly Virginia Everman. George Hellyer of the United States navy spent a 10 day furlough from Great Lakes with his parents west of Moravia. PFC Jay Oehler of the air corps at Lincoln Nebr spent Monday with his mother Mrs E F Oshler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFC
John Koestner
George Hellyer
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Dell Hellyer
Moravia
Jay Oehler
Air Corps
Lincoln
Nebr
E. F. Oshler
Methodist Women Give Tea Thursday
A galloping tea was staged at the home of Mrs. C. M. McFatridge Thursday morning with about 100 women attending. The event was sponsored by committee No. 8 of the Womens Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. H. K. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Halden, Mrs. Stella Carter, Mrs. George Firkins, Mrs. Glen Garrett and Mrs. R. R. Pennington in serving. Those who furnished cars and brought guests included Mrs. J. P. Day, Miss Margaret Ward, Mrs. Gus Trane, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Clell Long, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Von Tracy, Mrs. D. K. Ore lup, Betty Smith, Mrs. George Winsler and Mrs. Birdie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. McFatridge
Womens Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
H. K. Smith
J. W. Halden
Stella Carter
George Firkins
Glen Garrett
R. R. Pennington
J. P. Day
Margaret Ward
Gus Trane
Frank Wilson
Clell Long
Leonard Palmer
von Tracy
D. K. Orelup
Betty Smith
George Winsler
Birdie Main
Paul Brashar Will Heads Moravia School Board
Paul Brashar named president of the Moravia Independent school board to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. Slavin who died March 31. A new member was appointed to fill the vacancy and will be announced after qualifying. Brashar was reelected to a three year term. March 3.
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Paul Brashar
Moravia
Mrs. E F Oehler Hosts Pre Easter Family Dinner
Mrs. E F Oehler entertained at a pre Easter dinner Monday with all children and grandchildren present. Guests included Pfe Jay Oehler of Lincoln Nebraska Kenneth Barghahn Linda of Grinnell Francis Oehler Susan and Sally of Centerville Ted Oehler and Henry Oehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Oehler
Pfe
Jay Oehler
Lincoln
Neby
Kenneth Barghahn
Linda
Grinnell
Francis Oehler
Susan
Sally
Centerville
Ted Oehler
Henry Oehler
Friends Send Greetings To Mr and Mrs Donahoo
Cards and greetings were sent last week to Mr and Mrs F L Donahoo of Lincoln Nebraska former residents of this vicinity on the occasion of their 64th wedding anniversary which they celebrated April 17 Mr and Mrs Donahoo are the parents of A W Donahoo of Kia Rav ia and make their home with another son Paul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. ‘Donahoo
Lincoln
Nebr
Grateful thanks for support after loss of Mr. Henry Carlyon
The Pullman family of Red Oak Iowa thanks Moravia friends for sharing their sorrow in the death of Henry A Carlyon father of Mrs Pullman. The king deeds and floral offerings were greatly appreciated by Rev and Mrs E Pullman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pullman
Henry A. Carlyon
Red Oak
Iowa
Moravia Churches Plan Special Easter Observances
Moravia Methodist and United Brethren churches announce Easter Sunday services with sermons baptismal rites and reception of new members open to the public. Friday communion will precede with a brief message. Rev G M Talbott and Rev E L Pullman urge worship and service as testimonies of the living Christ and note accepting infant baptism and new members at Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
United Brethren
Moravia
G. M. Talbott
United Brethren Church
E. L. Pullman
Methodist Church
Christ
Pullman
BE T C Chub Club Meeting Highlights April Event
Members of the BE T C club met at Mrs. Frank Lathen's home on Thursday afternoon April 15 and answered roll call with a current event. The mystery box was won by Mrs. Roscoe Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. C. Club
Frank Lathen
Roscoe Pennington
Easter Worship Services and Church Schedule
Church services listed including 10:00 a m church school with Mrs ND E as superintendent and 11:00 a m Easter worship. No Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunday due to school baccalaureate. 8:00 p m Wednesday Fourth Quarterly Conference at Weasley Chapel. 9:30 a m Easter worship and 10:30 a m church school with Warry Phillips as superintendent.
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ND. E
Weasley Chapel
Warry Phillips
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor Service Schedule
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor announces church events with a 10:00 a m church school 10:50 worship service and 7:30 p m evening worship Communion is Friday and an infant baptism and reception of members Sunday morning A family dinner Sunday at the DuVall home honors Carol Ann Main age 3 daughter of Forest and Mrs Main Guests include the Mains W A Wilson family Harry DuVall Dennis McDonald Otha Lee DuVall and Mrs Brive Gardner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car VanZante
C. D. DuVall
Carol Ann Main
Forest Main
Main
W. A. Wilson and
Harry DuVall
Dennis McDonald
Otha Lee DuVall
Brive Gardner
160 Names Appear On Service Roster
Approximately 160 Moravia area servicemen are listed on a large permanent board at the northeast square. The roster, arranged by the Basil Cowell post of the American Legion, was funded by scrap sale proceeds. Additional names will be added as men are called to duty. Some funds came from selling a cannon at Moravia square and other scraps raised by the Moravia scrap committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Moravia Square
Service Roster Fund
Petersons and Morgans Entertain Faculty Guests
Mr and Mrs G G Peterson and Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan hosted a 7 o clock dinner and party for the school faculty and guests at the Peterson home. After dinner guests played bridge and rook with prizes awarded to Mrs W H Young for bridge Mrs Bruce Gardner for books and Cody Luse for the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Peterson
Gerald Morgan
Peterson
W. H. Young
Bruce Gardner
Cody Luse
Marvin Gardner Couple Buys Property in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner bought the William Gardner owned property on highway 60 in Moravia. The purchase adjoins their existing parcel owned by the Gardners and was acquired from Mr and Mrs William Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
William Gardner
Highway 60
Moravia
Story of Donald Kaster Declared Not Lost by Navy
Moravia residents learned their son Donald Kaster a radio man first class in the U S Navy was not lost in action after a governor letter implied a casualty. A Miami submarine chaser school release confirmed his continued service and a Des Moines navy telegram denied any casualty listing for Kaster. He served five years saw action in Marshall Gilbert Wake Midway Santa Cruz Solomon Islands and was aboard the Northampton when that vessel was sunk. The family was relieved though had notified relatives after the governor's note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kaster
United States Navy
Navy
Donald
E.R. Kester
Moravia
Ruster
Kasters
Navy Department
A¢Lien
Moravia Union
Miami
Fla
Kuster
Gew Hickenlooper
Kaster
The
Navy Public Relations Office
Des Moines
Myrs. Kaster
Lalive
Marshall
Gilbert Islands
Wake
Midway
Santa Cruz
Solomon Islands
Vgalivier
Pacific
Florida
Kasten
School Raises Enough To Buy Three Jeeps For War
Moravia public school students and staff raised 2879.65 in war bonds and stamps in two weeks ending April 19 to help fund three Jeeps for the U S army. Superintendent William H Young noted regular bond purchases plus the high school activity fund Series F bond. Grade totals ranged from seniors 412.85 to primary 87.90 with faculty at 830.05.
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Moravia Public School
United States Army
Moravia
War Department
William H. Young
Young
Neighbors Welcome Family To Salem
Neighbors gathered at the Clinton Albertson home Friday evening to welcome the family into the Salem community. The event featured card playing, visiting, and refreshments including cookies doughnuts rolls and coffee. Residents listed include Carl Derby Dale Ralph Davis Helen Brown Dorothy Jerry Lloyd Brown Basil Harten Basil Harteen Dell Hellyer Hazel Dick Clark Rex Haver Edward Phyllis Bert Rinehart Gerald Mary Lou Frank Glen Albertson Babby Lois Clinton Albertson Babby Lois.
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Clinton Albertson
Salem
Carl Derby
Dale
Ralph Davis
Helen
Lloyd Brown
Dorothy and Jerry
Hugh Mce\Fatridge
Basil Harteen
Dell Hellyer J
Hazel
Miss Albert To Teach At Lamont Iowa Principal Next Year
Jean Shirley Albert granddaughter of J W Albert Moravia has signed a contract to teach at Lamont Iowa next year and serve as junior high principal. She previously taught two years at Lamont and a year at Postville. She will vacation with her parents in Arlington Virginia and work in Washington DC until school starts, visiting Moravia briefly before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Shirley Albert
J. W. Albert
Moravia
Lamont
Iowa
Postville
Surprise Party For Lela Luse On Birthday
Lela Luse was surprised Tuesday evening April 13 by friends in a birthday celebration. Margaret Ward organized the entertainment with refreshments served by Mrs. Fred Buckmaster and Mrs. Norman Ward. Guests included Lois Argo Jean Veach Ruby Johnson Ellen Judge Mary Lou Boyer Valetta Turbell Carl Jolly Margaret Ward Helex Turner and Maxine Scott.
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Lela Luse
Margaret Ward
Fred Buckmaster
Norman Ward
Luse
Lois Argo
Jean Veach
Ruby Johnson
Ellen Judge
Mary Lou Boyer
Valetta Turbell
Carl Jolly
Helex Turner
Maxine Scott
Moravia to Hold Commencement Exercises With Hicks Address
Forty four Moravia seniors will receive diplomas at an 8 p m commencement on Tuesday April 27 with Rev Paul H Hicks of Centerville as main speaker The baccalaureate will be April 25 at 8 p m in the high school gym and will feature Rev B L Pullman prayers and scripture reading by Rev Wesley Huasvan Ella Jean Woodward piano processional and recessional for both programs Music ensembles will perform additional numbers Sixty plus names listed include Wayne Merrill Allen Leis Vivian Argo Paul Richard Baldwin and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Paul H. Hicks
Centerville
B. L. Pullman
Methodist Church In
Moravia
G. M. Talbott
United Brethren Church In
Wesley Huasvan
Ella Jean Woodward
Music Department
Ensembes
Wayne Merrill Allen
Leis Vivian Argo
Paul Richard Baldwin
Mary Lou Boyer
Robert ¥. Boyer
Donald L. Brain
Ray Brown
Kathryn Ann Bullard
John W. Burton
Othello W. Cary
Pauddy Be Christy
Daphan M. Coltrain
Edith Coltrain
Margaret de Boyle
Robert C. Derby
James Ed
Senior Class To Stage Play Hob Goblin House April 22
Moravia high school will present the senior class play Hob Goblin House at 8 p m April 22 in the gym. The haunted Ozark house tale centers on a maniac who killed his wife and returns to seek her body while the wife roams the stage for her severed head. Cast includes George Rinehart Jim Main Mary Lou Boyer Jean Veach Carolyn White Ruby Johnson Carol Jolly Tom Robb Paul McNair John Burton and Clair Hiatt production work led by Lois Argo and James Derby.
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Hobgoblin House
Dennis K. McDonald
Moravia High School
Ozarks
George Rinehart
Jim Main
Mary Lou Boyer
Jean Veach
Carolyn White
Ruby Johnson
Carol Jolly
Tom Robb
Paul McNair
John Burton
Clair Hiatt
Lois Argo
James Derby
Cummins Observe 59th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R E Cummins celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary with a visit from their son-in-law and daughter Dr and Mrs J F Gray of Melcher They have spent their married life in the Moravia area She ran a millinery shop for 26 years and earlier assisted as post master They are long time members of Magonic and Eastern Star and active in the United Brethren church They expect to celebrate their 60th anniversary in 1944 They have three grandsons Charles Gray Dr Francis Gray and John Gray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cummins
J. F. Gray
Melcher
Cummins
Moravia
Magonic
Eastern Star
United Brethren Church
Rural Carriers Sell War Bonds and Stamps
Howard Smith of Moravia Route 1 and Zell Cullen of Moravia Route 2 were named authorized salesmen for United States war savings stamps and bonds. They urged rural route patrons to buy during rounds, emphasizing the second war loan drive and using the rural carrier bond sale service at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Zell Callen
Morayia
Moravia Route 1
Zell Cullen
Moravia
United States War Savings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Easter
Iowa Press Association
Mrs. Alfred Carlson
Betty Jean Foster
Dale Wren
Stella Jarvis
Eloise Argo
Mildred Moore
Ruth Gibbons
Patty Halden
Jack Broshar
Yvonne Harrison
Carolyn Walters
Maxine Smith
Barbara Broshar
Imogene Tadlock
Daisy McCrory
Eileen McDonald
Doris Rouse
Phyllis Lawa
Kathryn Bullard
Dwight Clark
Pearl Hiner
Arlene Arnold
Jack Spencer
Donald Davis
Charles Burton
Othello Cary
James Wilson
Betty Jean Brown
David Pullman
Gene McCrory
Donald Brain
Ronald Tisue
Wynona Perry
Fred Christy
Rolin Diile
BE. T. C. Chub
Mrs. Lathen
G. M, Talbott
Petersons
Morgans
Marvin Gardners
Albert
Paul Hicks
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