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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
3
A Troop 40 Boy Scout meeting ends in a boxing mishap leaving a cauliflower lip. The column recalls type metal pigs, floods, and artificial respiration at the linotype, with plans to attend the state press convention and improve the Moravia Union.
Moravia’s 61 member chorus and families held a cooperative supper at the community building on Tuesday in honor of Mr and Mrs Wilbur C Harris who led this year’s Easter cantata. Afterward they staged a spelling bee and a quilting match with the Harrises receiving a purse of money from chorus members.
Relatives gathered in Moravia last week due to Sam Locke’s serious illness after a stroke on April 26. Attendees included his son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shelyin. daughter Mrs. George Morehead of Chicago. sisters Mrs. Polly Corn of Kirkville and Mrs. Dan Brackett of Albia. and others from Kirkville, Albia, Memphis, and Burlington. Visitors returned to Chicago on Sunday.
Oehler Oil Co of Moravia will sponsor a farmers meeting in the high school gym on Wednesday May 3. The event features the film Tale of Two Thieves and a display on synthetic rubber production. Ted Ooehler said the films show new easy ways to save work and trouble in farming.
Moravia high school stages its annual senior play Dont Take My Penny a three act comedy by Anne Coulter Martens. Curtain at 8 p m Thursday April 27 with future commencement events and speakers noted including Rev G M Talbott and Rev Lester Greenwood. Cast features Carolyn Walter Ronald Tisue Imogene Tadlock James Wilson Don Davis and others under Miss Ellanor Sewell's direction.
The notice explains tire inspections end for passenger cars but require OPA tire inspector checks for certain replacement tires. It lists gasoline coupon validity and issued dates, fuel oil stamps, canning sugar limits, and various food and shoe stamps with Book/Stamp numbers and expiration windows. It notes indefinite validity for some processed foods and airplane stamps becoming effective May 1.
Pupils from Fuller school north of Moravia Monroe county visited the Courier building and other Ottumwa sites on Friday. The trip went by bus to Ottumwa and returning by train. Students included Gerald Gillas pie Jerry Tuttle Shirley Ragan Edwin Clark and DeWayne Clark. Accompanying teachers were Lula R Tillmont and Ralph Tuttle.
Mrs J T VanDorin learned her aunt Mrs Anna Morelock broke her hip when a strong wind toppled her from a porch in Ottumwa. She is hospitalized at St Joseph's. Mrs Morelock is sister to Mrs Clara Selby.
Mrs. Irene Bower of Coon Rapids reports the engagement of her daughter Norma Irene to Jack N. McDonough of Moravia. The betrothal was announced at a Moravia party with crepe paper umbrellas marking the occasion.
Gail Tisue was elected president of the Moravia chapter of the Future Farmers of America at a meeting April 20. Officers also include Richard Hudgens as vice president Idack Campbell secretary Jay Wilson reporter and Dewane Robinson treasurer. They assume duties immediately.
Ensign Wilson, home on leave after Ty Glen near six years, visits Moravia with his wife. The Norfolk sailor, 19 years in the navy, stopped at the homes of Mary Cowell and Florence Shanks, meeting relatives and friends during a Southeast Iowa homecoming.
Word reaches families that Private Roy Woodward has arrived in England while Captain Donald White Head serves at Dodge City Kansas. Private G G Peterson, formerly Moravia han director, now in Amarillo Army Air Base Texas. Private James L Buckingham trained after overseas duty. brother Master Sergeant Buckingham in San Francisco. Private Victor Harsh visits from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Robert Morey returns to the United States after overseas service. Private Harry Robert Tennings stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina for artillery training.
My and Mrs Paul Broshar hosted a family dinner while Cen terville visitors joined. Rev L E Mether and son Lloyd of Albia attended a revival in Moravia. Mrs Knowles dies. Claude Carlson, Fred Blumenstick, and families visit relatives. E T C club met with utensils exhibit. various locals plan trips and visits to Centerville Boone and Melrose.
Warrant Officer and Mrs. Tharp and their sons Gary and Francis arrived at New River North Carolina Thursday where Tharp reported for duty at the marine base. He concluded a two week visit here with his wife and sons and his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Tharp of Albia after serving in the Panama Canal Zone for about two years. While he was stationed in Panama his wife and sons stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs U L Main.
Civilian groups and sponsoring agencies may obtain priority ratings for new equipment from the War Food Administration office of distribution. A WPB Form 676 and county agent approval are required, with applications sent to 208 Old Colony Building Des Moines. Urban areas receive expedited review. no WFA loans for canning equipment at this time.
Sunday School at 1:00 a m led by M H Johnson. Morning Worship at 9:00 to 9:30 a m with PS at 8:00 p m Evening Service at 7:30 p m Rev Shroyer will deliver messages and the revival continues all week you are invited to attend each evening.
The article lists Methodist Church E services at 10:00 a.m. with Church School led by Mrs. D. E. Bishop and an 11:00 a.m. worship. Wesley Chapel hosts a 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. church school led by Harry Phillips, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship. It notes remaining devotional books The Upper Room and Power and cites increasing demand for such literature.
United Brethren pastor G. M. Talbott leads at 10 00 a m Church School with Donald Jones superintendent followed by 10 50 a m Worship Service no evening service or prayer meeting this week.
The Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion follows at 10:60 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. featuring a sermon by Rev. W. J. Hastie.
An Air WAC enlistment team will tour Centerville on Saturday April 29 offering rides in army planes. The all day drive begins with headquarters at the Association of Commerce. Russell D. Buss chairs the Appanoose county WAC committee and says the crew will interview women aged 20 to 49 interested in joining the Women's Army Corps. Civil Air Patrol pilots will operate the planes.
Ronnilee Harp infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Harp Moravia died at St Josephs hospital Centerville at 3 am Thursday. Burial followed in Hillcrest cemetery Thursday afternoon. Born Wednesday she lived six hours. Survived by her parents and one brother Dickie.
Jconium Church of Christ lists Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 00 Morning Worship at 11 00 Divine Communion at 12 15 and a sermon by the minister Ladies Aid meets Thursday
A fourth district Republican women meeting will be held in Albia on Saturday April 29 at 10 am Speakers include Willis York state Republican chair man Mrs R Roberts Iowa Council president Mrs Gertrude Wilharm state committee vice chair and R E White district chair Mrs C B Hickman setictepmitee woman and Mrs Lila Thurston head of the district council will preside
The Rev and Mrs G M Talbott traveled to Aves Tuesday to attend the mid year United Brethren churches conference in Iowa. They were joined by Mrs Callen accompanying the W M A conference in session with the event. Mrs Callen is a Mora Via society delegate.
Centerville resident Rice reports from Italy that his son Pfe. LeVern Rice has been overseas two years and remains “extremely busy” with heavy driving. The letter critiques faulty assembly, laments coming home delays, and discusses a clipping urging broader civilian understanding of war and a plan to swap soldiers with essential workers to boost production.
Moravia relatives learn of the passing of Mrs. May Winkleman in Ottumwa. Funeral services were held at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Shaul Cemetery. She was born May 13, 1873 in Monroe County, married to Isaac Winkleman in 1898, and survived by three sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren, and a brother.
Mrs E G Hawk reported the death on April 16 of Mrs Earl Clark 60 at her Englewood Kansas home. She formerly lived in Moravia while her husband worked in the family meat market. She was daughter of Frank and Alice Overman Fritchle and belonged to Class Nine at the Methodist church.
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