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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
1
This column apologizes for an oversight by the scout master that deprived Skippy Broshar of a service star at the Moravia Troop court of honor. He will receive the award at the next court, and the piece notes camp plans and upcoming fall festival preparations.
The Rapanoose county Farm Bureau reports over 500 paid members after the 1944 drive. Fern Broshar of Moulton becomes the 600th member, surpassing goal with 33 new memberships. Plans for a Farm Bureau barbecue are underway with local volunteers from Moravia, Exline, Centerville, Numa, and Mystic.
Burton family reunion held at Centerville park with about 80 relatives attending a noon basket dinner. Honored guest is Martha Hiatt 99, oldest descendant, joined by Harley Burton, W H Callen, Opal, Henry McDonald, Rollie Wright, Essie Kay, Fred Hiatt, Evelyn Curl, Margaret Burton, Clyde Hiatt, Lulu Burton, Orville Burton and families from Des Moines Moravia and surrounding areas.
Mrs. D. E. Bishop and Mrs. G. B. Johnson hosted the Past Matrons club at the Johnson home on a Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments followed the social hour, marking the end of the business and social gathering.
Lewis Main 78 a longtime Appanoosa county resident died at his Moravia home after a lingering illness. He lived in the Moravia area since age three. Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 p m at Turner Funeral home with Rev L B Hawes officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Born in Ripley county Indiana to Duke and Amanda Main. Survived by wife Luella Platt and four children Icel Jones South Haven Minnesota Eunice Hiatt Moravia Sybil Argo Teanum La Fawn Cunningham Hammond Ind. Eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Sister Mrs Nora Irwin Moravia.
Wilma Boardman daughter of Earl F. Boardman marries Royce Ervin Maxwell son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maxwell of Beloit Kansas at the Christian church in Beloit Sunday July 23. The bride worn beige gabardine dress with rosen bouquet and stephanatis headband. attended by Miss Carlene Minges. The groom assisted by Elden Grout. Reception at the bridegroom’s home. couple to reside at 1211 Fourth Street Clay Center Kansas.
The article lists promotions and awards for service members in Europe and England. Clifford Stocker earns corporal in France while Dayton Dotson receives the good conduct medal in England. William Hiner completes an orientation course bridging U.S. training to France. Curtis Coltrain trains at Camp Roberts California. Orman Whicker returns from Camp Croft for a 15 day furlough. Henry Surber, stationed in England, is reported as promoted to sergeant.
E H Birmingham collector of internal revenue for Iowa warns car owners there are many who have not bought the federal use tax stamp. Stamp must be affixed by July 1 1944. deputies will conduct a delinquency drive soon. After August 1 1944 owners without a stamp may face penalties. MAIN REUNION Eight set members of the Mai family plan their annual reunion Sunday August 13 at Moravia park. Nellie Gladfelder secretary.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home for Mrs. T. S. Thompson age 77 who died Sunday night from a heart attack. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, she came to the United States at age five with her parents. Survived by husband, six children, two dozen grandchildren and great grands, burial in Cuba cemetery after living on a Moravia area farm.
More than $5 000 in premiums will be offered at the Appanoose county fair with entry days August 22 to 26. Judging spans August 23 and 24, and events include stage shows, concerts, pony races, field stunts, and a baby beef auction. First entry from Glen Garrett of Moravia lists nine Guernsey cattle. A M Farber of Centerville asks for prompt entries and blanks. Exhibits cover horses, cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, produce, crafts, and 4-H projects.
Moravia's Boy Scout troop 40 camps at Lake Wapello for four weeks. The unit balances craft, archery, pioneering and kitchen duties with chores and inspections, while highlighing service stars and a church service themed Beachheads.
Raymond E. Plants, formerly of Moravia, is now deputy collector of the Internal Revenue Service at Mason City. Harold Hoffman, another former Moravia man, serves as deputy collector at Lansing Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Firkins of Kansas City announce the birth of a daughter Linda Carol on July 24. The baby weighed seven pounds five ounces at birth and is the 17th great grandchild of W. G. Firking of Moravia.
Seven boys of Douglas township organized the Douglas township Boys 4-H club at the Doyle Hampton home on July 21 with Doyle Hampton as leader. Officers are Clair McDanel president Elmer Hiatt vice president Merton Rose secretary treasurer Donald Sanders reporter Virgil Dooley assistant leader. Other members include Max McDanel Garneth Willier and C J Williew.
An organization meeting for a Senior Girl Scout group in Movila will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Wayne P. Davis. Mrs. George Winslet and Mrs. Davis seek leader commissions. Girls aged 16 to 18 are eligible for membership.
Nearly 150 people filled Moravia Park Thursday for a Boy Scout court of honor. Troops from Centerville Molton and Moravia received advancements for the last two months as G M McAnnelly presided. Moravia Troop 40 earned the Ray C Walden American Legion Post Advancement Trophy for greatest progress.
In Moravia on Saturday Aug 16 the church schedules a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship led by Bishop Charles Leslie Brashares of Des Moines. An evening program includes Youth Fellowship, a home made ice cream social on the church lawn, and a 11:00 a.m. Moravia service with Wesley Chapel All. Change of service time announced for the special occasion.
Iconium Church of Christ invites members to attend all services for a homecoming held at a Methodist church. The morning address will be given by the minister.
The Church of Christ hosts Bible School at 10 00 a m with superintendent Winnie DuVall followed by a 10 50 a m Communion Service Morning Worship at 9 00 p m with sermon by Rev Hastie Community activities include Tuesday Christian Endeavor at 8 00 p m Daisy McCrory led the Young Peoples meeting on July 25 with Rev W J Hastie leading devotionals.
Church of the Nazarene JAYS with Pastor Phipps lists Sunday School at 10:00 p.m. led by M. H. Johnson, Superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study at 8:00 p.m. PS 8:00 p.m. indicates further events.
The notice lists United Brethren G. M. Talbott as pastor with church school at 10:00 a m led by superintendent Donald Jones and a worship service at 10:50 a m. An evening service is announced for Thursday evening with a featured presenter.
The Community Hall director announces a Saturday August 6 1944 concert at 8 30 PM with Bennett and Guthrie pieces. The band faces a dire trombone baritone bass loss plus bass clarinet absence, hoping alumni can assist in Moravia.
Nearly 70 descendants of BE H Boyer gathered at John and Jene Foster's home on Sunday July 30 for the annual picnic. A lengthy program featured songs recitations piano duet and a business meeting with a letter from Paul Boyer read. Those present included many Boyer relatives and attendees listed, with several serving in the armed forces.
Thirty relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roland Sunday to celebrate the birthday anniversary of her father George Irelan whose birthday was July 28 A cooperative dinner was served and the afternoon was spent visiting Attending were Mr and Mrs Lester Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Delmar Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Bob Martsching and Bobby Sylvia and David Mr and Mrs Royce Petiit and Beverly Ronald and Jerry all of Ottumwa Mr and Mrs W T Irelan Mrs Gerald Irelan John Irelan of Unionville Mr and Mrs Elvin Stocker and Bobby Helen Lou and Shirley and Miss Clara Irelan Also present were Oliver Adams and Mrs George Priest and daughter Meriam of Bloomfield brother in law and sister in law of Mr Irelan
Pvt and Mrs Curtis Coltrain of Ottumwa announce the birth of a baby boy on July 2. The new arrival adds to the family and reflects a proud wartime celebration in local circles.
Farm representatives of the Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute outlined plans as officers were reelected at a recent meeting. The 1944 festival opens September 7 to 9 with Glenn Garrett as president and committees announced for women’s division events, exhibits, and entertainment. Major officers include P. K. Horner vice president, Lee Hiatt secretary, and John Dille treasurer. Women’s division elected Mrs. T. R. Gardner president with multiple committee assignments in Rural School exhibition Pet Parade Hobby Collection Centerpiece Display Pastry Canned Goods Home Arts Bugs Girls Department Flowers Quilts. Men’s reps named entertainment and concessions chairs along with finance, advertising, and tent/industrial show managers. All committee chairmen meet August 9 at 8:30 p.m. on McFatridge’s home.
John Hutton, 80, longtime Ap panoose county resident, died Tuesday evening at his daughter Mrs Tone Scott’s home in Darby. Survived by daughters Tone Scott and Sylvia Main of Moravia and son Joe Hutton of West Dea Moines. Wife died ten years ago. Lived in Main Station area. Funeral arrangements pending Wednesday.
Members of the Douglas township Farm Bureau met at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose for a discussion by Glen Birlingmair county extension director and the annual election of the women s division Mrs Leona Scott was reelected chairman and Mrs Lloyd Rose was elected publicity chairman Entertainment committee members were Mr and Mrs Gus Hiatt Mr and Mrs Virgil Dowley and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose The next meeting will be in September at the home of Milo Walker.
Harlan More, brother of Mrs. H K Smith of Moravia, was reelected chairman of the Democratic state central committee at the Des Moines state convention. More, a former resident of Unionville and Centerville, is son of Mrs. J O More of Centerville who visited Mrs. Smith last week.
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