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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
3
In a cluttered office a seven inch shower of rain and static prompts cataloguing as staff raid supplies and press scraps. The piece describes renewed subscriptions to the Union, with a note on expiry dates shown by colored date strips, and a sense that paper and routine bind the readers and workers together.
The 87th Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute and Appanoose County Poultry Club Show dates September 10 11 and 12 were revised for publication under G B Johnson festival president and Mrs Lee Hiatt women division chief. Johnson aims to start canvassing nearby and notes growing interest in festival plans.
Don Blumer son of Mr and Mrs Ben Blumer of Moravia was among 66 selectees who left Centerville Monday to report for induction into the United States army. He returned Tuesday to begin a 14 day furlough before reporting for active duty.
Moravia youths recounts of actual combat in the Pacific. Stanley Sufficool, home from the U S Marblehead, describes three hours of continuous bombing by 87 Japanese planes during the Battle of Macassar Straits. He confirms captain Arthur G Robinson’s account of crew courage, a flooded ship, and improvised hospital after a destructive attack.
CurreneS announces 10:00 a m Sunday school 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor 8:00 p m Evening service. 19:50 a dramatic program by BA Booting York College artist will be held Thursday at 8 pm with youth invited to discuss plans with Bil Jornsey after the talk.
The notice lists worship and church school times at Methodist Church and Wealey Chapel. E Leroy Pullman is named as minister. Services include 10:00 a m church school with Mn Pier Bishop as superintendent and 10:30 p m church school with Harry Phillips supervising.
This week's band program features marches including Land of Plenty and Washington Post March with two items specially arranged by the Director. The concert opens with a salute to the fighting forces and notes praise for soloists from the prior show.
Floyd Runnels left Monday for Des Moines to report for service with the United States marine corps. He enlisted several days ago. Floyd was accompanied to Des Moines by his mother and brother Boyd. A family gathering at the home of Mr. Charles Hiatt in Sewer Acie honored Floyd and his siblings with relatives from Moravia and Des Moines in attendance.
P W Wakefield son in law of P D Schreiner Moravia has accepted a Red Cross recreation post in US army camps. Former recreation director in Sioux City for three years he is a Moravia High and Iowa State Teachers College graduate. He and Mrs Wakefield are visiting the Schreiner home and expect to start around August 26.
Helen Reich granddaughter of Mrs. F A Reich of Moravia has been named assistant director of students at the University of Iowa. A Moravia High School and University of Town graduate, she taught in Moravia schools before joining the university staff.
Moravia public schools announce Mardeena Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Wilson, will teach fifth and sixth grades next year. Wilson, a Moravian high school graduate, completed the two year Intermediate teacher training course. She will succeed Miss Helen Rankin who resigned.
Mr and Mrs Frank Veach of Centerville marked their 56th wedding anniversary on August 7 with a Sunday open house from 2 30 to 5 p m. Relatives from Moravia attended along with two daughters and one son. Mrs Veach aged 75 born in Alexandria Ry moved to Iowa as an infant. Veach aged 78 born in Centerville is son of the late Mr and Mrs David H Veach. The couple wed at the Veach family home near Numa and live at 880 North 18th Street Centerville.
John Smithburg, living about 1.5 miles east of Mora, announces a public sale on Friday, August 14, explaining he will depart Sunday for Iowa City for an operation. He notes he cannot tend to his stock while away, necessitating the sale.
Fanny Stickler of South Dakota was honored at a dinner hosted by her sister Mrs. Charles VanDorin. Guests included the Sumner and Matherly families from Albia and Melrose, plus Burton and Hiatt relatives. The gathering marked Barbara Burton’s birthday and honored visiting kin with a day of meals and socializing.
The Boyer reunion will be held August 18 at the F. A. Boyer Grove with a program after dinner. The Wilson reunion is scheduled for August 16 at the Eph Wilson home.
The 23rd annual Neff reunion met in Centerville city park on Sunday with an afternoon business session. L. A. Neff of Albia was elected president and Mrs. Mary Warner of Ottumwa secretary-treasurer. Attendees included members from Moravia Ottumwa Albia and Mystic, with letters read from Delia Neff Alliance and Lois Harter Long Beach.
Miss Hattie Hammond of Mora via received a fractured arm Thursday evening from a fall in her home. She was taken to Centerville for X rays and bone setting, then returned to her brother Fred Hammond's home to recuperate.
Several Moravia residents and neighbors attended the annual Roberts reunion held Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles McDowell in Ottumwa. Attendees included Will Biven and family, Merl Thadden, Fred Tillmont and family, A. W. Donahoo and Wanda, Leila Day, Bill Gardner and families, Russell Darby and son James Russell, and E. F. Boardman and daughter Wilma. New officers were elected: Mrs. McDowell president, Rev. Ray Roberts vice president, Mrs. Herman Huber secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Tillmont historian.
A church notices a meal featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy fresh lima beans sliced tomatoes cottage cheese raisins bread butter coffee cookies and more. The event invites attendees to enjoy a home style menu prepared for the community gathering.
A severe wind and electrical storm struck the Iconium Moravia area causing extensive damage to buildings roads and crops. Seven inches of rain and hail were reported near Iconium while bridges culverts and fences along Honey Creek were washed out and parts of the Chariton River flooded nearby towns.
Moravia hires E R Kaster as night watchman and marshal replacing Lew Hiner who is hospitalized at Oakdale. Mayor D K Orelup announced the appointment as Claude Sharp filled the post during a 14 day furlough after his U S Army induction.
Howard Smith tells subscribers that money for new and renewed subscriptions belongs to the new editor, under a contract with Wayne P. Davis who has leased the Union. Several people tried to pay Smith for subscriptions, but payments on new and back subs go with the business.
Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W V Murdy. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and son John of Albia, Brian Karr of Otley, Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy and Norma of Odell, Mr and Mrs Theodore Murdy and Raymond of Moulton, Mr and Mrs Robert Murdy of Moline Ill, Mr and Mrs Marvin Yeager and daughter of Monroe. The visit also included Mrs Brian Karr and daughter who returned home Sunday after spending the last week with her parents.
The Moravia unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet August 18 at 7:80 p.m. in the Legion hall, it was announced this morning.
Pfc Robert F Moffitt son of Mia Moffitt and grandson of F A Boyer recounts 1942 sea voyage from Pope Field to San Juan Capetown and Port Elizabeth including shore leaves in Capetown, meeting fellow soldiers, and impressions of Cape Town described as the garden city of South Africa.
Taylor township salvage committee plans a personal calling campaign to collect scrap metal from every farmer. Moravia school directors form the core group, with John D. Veach urging continued effort until all metal is gathered for war production. Donations may be designated to a charity. junk dealers take only handling costs.
EB. BR. Duncan an agronomist in charge of the Farm Unit program in Monroe county visited Moravia Wednesday making calls for an organization meeting set for Friday night at the Wayne Clark home two miles northeast of town. The new program will be explained to attending farmers.
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