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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
3
A reader note celloing Deloria Sears poem and local praise for the Moravia band. Mentions of Defense Bonds and Stamps support, a scaffold accident, bicycle collision, and community letters praising the Union newspaper and Danville readers. The piece closes urging faith in American industry and war effort.
Otha Lee DuVall of Moravia accepts a contract to teach third grade in the Albia school system beginning next fall. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. DuVall. Moravia regrets she will teach elsewhere after two years in Moravia and one year at Wyman Jones. Isa DuVall is a Moravia high school and Drake university normal training graduate.
Frances' Tisue and Rosemary Main co hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Eddie Pollard at the home. Guests played games and opened gifts followed by refreshments. Attending were Mrs Herbert Boblenz Barbara Burton Dorothy Brain Marguerite Burton Mar Suk Lason Ida Priser Mar guerite Worth Myre Lester Smith Jimmy Main and hostesses Mrs Doyle Hampien Virginia Argo Mr and Mrs Bill Morrisey attended Eph event.
Mrs. Martha Hiatt celebrated her 97th birthday with about fifty relatives and friends at the home of her son and daughter in law near Moravia. Eleven generations were represented in a noon dinner, photos, and greetings including two large cakes. attendees included seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs John L Johnson of Moravia report their son John Wm Johnson of Phoenix Arizona has enlisted in the navy. Enlistment began March 1 with initial training in San Diego California. He was later transferred to an unknown location after graduation from Moravia High School and study at Northern Arizona State Teachers College in Flagstaff. He worked in an electrical company office in Phoenix in recent years. Mrs Johnson will stay in Phoenix for now.
The Taylor township Democrat caucus at the Community Building nominated candidates for township offices and county convention delegates. Trustees H N Utterback and T Q Tadlock. Justices P K Horner and W G Firking. Constables George Firkins and Wm Laws. Clerk D E Bishop. Assessor Grant Tadlock. Precinct Committeeman W G Firkins. Precinct Committeewoman Mildred Bishop. Delegates Rowena McFatridge C M McFatridge G L Gollahex P K Horner and Mattio Minnes.
Mrs Mamie Blumenstock was named president with Eunice Halden as vice president Mildred Bishop as secretary and Emma Pabst as treasurer at the Kensington Club annual officer election The Bishop home hosted a dessert rock for the group and Mrs Bishop hosted the ladies at the year end meeting Visitors from Un erville Mr and Mrs P BE More attended Moravia events.
Funeral services were held at the Moravia United Brethren church for Mrs. Austin Jay who died in Douglas Arizona after a five week illness from a fall injury. The service was led by Rev F C Scott and Rev G M Talbott with Eastern Star rituals. Interment followed in Moravia cemetery. Mrs Jay, born Sept 17 1860 in Iowa, left a son George Jay and three grandsons Austin Jay Thomas Jay and George Jay Jr. She was a longtime member of the United Brethren and Eastern Star.
The family of George Jay thanks friends for acts of sympathy and help during bereavement and for floral tributes. Special appreciation for the courtesies and service of the Eastern Star chapter.
Christian Aid menu for Wednesday May 6 features Cream Chicken with mashed potatoes buttered peas and spring salad plus apple sauce pickles pie coffee and afternon service notes.
Lucille Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson Moravia married Lawrence Amoss son of Mr and Mrs Tony Amosa Albia. The wedding occurred in Unionville Missouri on April 12. The bride and groom are Moravia and Albia high school graduates who will live on a farm near Albia.
A Monday turnout registered 161 men aged 45 to 65, the fourth registration drive led by chief registrar CG Coulson. Current law exempts them from military service but labels them potential war industry and home front workers. they will receive questionnaires and manpower remains available if needed.
Mrs. C. H. Long of Chugwater Wyoming died at Wheatland General Hospital on April 8 after an illness of about two years. Born October 8 1869 in Moravia Iowa she moved to Wyoming in 1918 with husband Claud H. Long. Survived by husband two daughters Ethel and Gladys one son Carl eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral held at Chugwater Methodist Church April 10 conducted by Rev. Charles Scott.
The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons lodge 262 announces a regular meeting on Monday evening May 4. All brothers urged to attend and visiting brothers are welcome. R. CG. Wilson W. M.
Elaine Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer of Moravia died in Hobbs New Mexico on April 24 1942 aged 21 years 8 months and 16 days after a long illness She was born August 9 1920 in Moulton Iowa and lived in southern Iowa and northern Missouri Most of her health journey was spent in Hobbs for a climate change She graduated Moravia High School in 1989 and held dramatics music and scholastic honors She joined the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church later transferring to Moravia Methodist Church She leaves her parents one grandmother Mrs L P Palmer and her grandparents Mr and Mrs W V Murdy plus many relatives and friends funeral services were held in Moravia and burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Palmer and relatives express deep appreciation for acts of kindness sympathy and beautiful floral tributes received during bereavement after the loss of their loved one.
Mr and Mrs E F Wilson entertained at a cooperative dinner Sunday in honor of Tillman Stockers 74th birthday. Forty four attended including C J Stocker Bonnie Jean of Moline and many Albia residents. Afternoon visitors came from Ottumwa Moulton and Woodward among others.
Private Gerald Morgan, inducted at Ft Des Moines on April 20, was granted a brief furlough to settle affairs and wind up duties as assistant postmaster. He left for Prole, Iowa with his wife, while the post office faced disruption. He was to report back to Ft Des Moines for duty soon, with uncertain reassignment from Des Moines.
Don Blackman son of Mr and Mrs M K Blackman Moravia will receive his B A degree from the University of Iowa at commencement exercises on May 10. He majors in social science with a minor in physical education and attended Moravia High School class of 1938. He lived in Whetstone dormitory for three years and in Dean House the fourth year. He has accepted a teaching contract in Oxford Indiana for next year.
Two Moravia young men left Centerville with an Appanoose County contingent for Ft. Des Moines for final examinations and induction. Jesse Myers and Curtis Hutton are named, with Stuart S. Gibson already enlisting in Des Moines for aviation mechanic training and sent to the west coast.
The Taylor township Republican caucus met at the Community Building Friday evening and nominated officers and delegates to the county convention. Trustees were Loyd Carter and Theo Miller. Justice of the Peace Lester Brain. Constable John Veach. Assessor R. H. Luse. Township Clerk H. E. Glick. Committeeman D. K. Orelup. Committeewoman Nadine Winsler. Delegates to the county convention include Robert Luse, James Cline, W. P. Davis, Frank Selby, J. L. Dodd, John Winsler, Loyd Carter, Theo Miller, Harry Glick, Nadine Winsler, Grace Veach, Helen Creup, Fanchen Winsler, Ted Oehler, Pueater Broshar, Von Tracy.
Dale LeRoy Darrah son of Mr and Mrs Dalton Darrah died at his home near Seymour on Monday night April 13 aged seven months and 18 days after four weeks illness from whooping cough. Survived by parents two sisters Eleanor and Reva four grandparents Earl Purvis Roy Darrah five great grandparents A R Nickelson Belinda Willis Kate Broshar Anna Purvis and other relatives. Funeral at Livingston church Wednesday at 2 a m with Rev W M Cleeton officiating burial in Livingston cemetery.
A benefit pitch party will be held at the Legion Home next Monday evening May 4. All men are invited. Boyd and Ployd Runnels of Burwaith spent the weekend here with their mother Mrs Eva Run Sealey in Dee Moines.
Moravia schools send ten events to the state music contest in Oskaloosa Iowa with orchestra band four ensembles and four soloists Ruby Johnson Eloisa Argo and Yvonne Harrison lead solo entries plus brass sextet woodwind quintet and clarinet quartets A sight reading test flags the competition with bands and orchestras performing Thursday and ensembles Friday morning.
The sugar rationing program started this week with sugar sales halted at midnight Monday. Local sign ups for ration books are at the school building with Supt. W. H. Young overseeing as administrator. Gael Sherrard and Carl Kluever are registrars, Paul Broshar aids. Applications for retailers and institutions are taken Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the school, with individuals to list on hand sugar. Rural district sign ups occur at country schools.
K E Bishop and 8 P Gideon escaped serious injury after a scaffold collapsed on the Bishop property roof where Mr and Mrs John Kinion reside. The pair fell about 10 feet, were shaken and bruised, but reported no broken bones.
Announcements received here report the marriage of Paul Keemer to Agnes Shaler of Dayton Ohio on April 14 Keemer serves in the army and will resume work at Wright Field Dayton after marriage
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