Moravia Notes and Oddities from the Union Office
Reader items include a tale of a man waking to owl sounds who shoots two horned owls with one shot, a quip on two ends from a neighbor, and a plum tree display by John Winsler. Also mentions Moravia Park’s popularity for reunions and two Moravia-area men promoted to private first class at Camp Claiborne, Roscoe Day and Gerald Hauk, with service since spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winsler
War Department
Moravia
Roscoe Day
Gerald Hauk
Camp Claiborne
Eldon Fair Opens With Full Entertainment Plan
Eldon fair officials announce an elaborate program for this year with horse racing auto racing thrill stunts and fair attractions. The Wapello County Fair at Eldon begins next Monday and continues through the week drawing attendees from the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello County
Bion
Eldon
Eldon Fair
Boive Family Reunion at Burke Home
Attending a family reunion at the C. R. Burke home on Sunday August 10 were Mr. Burke and his brother A. W. Burke with family plus John Burke and daughters Roberta and Doris of Oldahoma in the Kla. and Mrs. J. H. Gain and Mrs. Ly Smith with daughter Anna. Elmer Larsen of Cedar rer Mr and Mrs. Forrest Burke were guests, as were Verstege Bi daughter Adith es ihryn Tracy Mr. and eera Were and children Donald Marilyn Naomi McCrory Mr. and Mrs. Car McCrory Mr. and Mrs. Neil Townsend and sons Jack and Larry, My and Mrs. Sterling Hodges and children Merle Norma and Patricia, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Orman of Ottumwa. Dinner was served on the lawn and all enjoyed a good time. All of the children were at home except one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Burke
Mr. Burke
A. W. Burke
Mra
John Burke
Roberta
Doris
Oldahome
Tk Kla
J. H. Gain
Ly Smith
Anna
Gad Arm Elmer Larsen
Cedar Rer
Pang
Forrest
Burke Gn
Hia Linens Ae
Mea Verstege
Adith Es Ihryn
Tracy
Eera
Donald
Marilyn Naomi McCrory
Car McCrory
Neil Townsend
Jack
Larry
Sterling Hodges
Merle
Norma
Patricia
Francis Orman
Ottumwa
Dinner At Hiner Home Honors Rex Birthday
A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hiner Sunday celebrated the birthday of their daughter in law Mrs. Rex. Mrs. Chris Bogart baked the birthday cake. Attending were Rex and son of Bt. Charles, Tury, and Mrs. Chris Bogart, Jess, Benant, Delmar Hiner. Word was received that Albert of Arlington, Va., in the veteran hospital in Washington, is a patient not yet 90 weeks and is suffering from signs of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hiner
Sunda
Rex
Chris Bogart
AsRtsrs
Charles
Tu Ry
Jess Ben Ant Delmar Hiner
Albert
Arlington, Va
Washington d
Rex Angel
Dale Harrison
St. Charles
Cleo King
Helen Main
Ra. Angel
Rockford
Kate Rogers
eParl Hiner
Air
Harvey Main
Fragmentary obituary note from Santa Helena area
Fragmentary OCR mentions Charlotte Lovell and Hena Cearis Col AD with vague references to ves and bir Santa ta hee aoe at salesburg HL on a day. Indicates an existence or event involving Lovell and others, but details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Lovell
Cearis Col AD
Santa ‘ Ta Hee
Duff Is New Legion Head
W. L. Duff was elected commander of Basil Cowell Post American Legion for the coming year at a Monday meeting. Other officers include 1st vice Sherman Innes 2nd vice Fred Hammond adjutant Zell Callen finance officer H. K. Smith chaplain W G Lagle sergeant-at-arms Lee Hiatt historian and service officer Chester Broshar. The executive committee for the new year will be Sherman Innes chairman W L Palmer John Veach Loren Thompson and John Horstman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Duff
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Sherman Innes
Fred Hammond
Zell Callen
H. K. Smith
W. G. Lagle
Lee ‘Hiatt
Chester Broshar
W. L. Palmer
John Veach
Loren Thompson
John Horstman
81st Birthday Of Mrs Stack Honored By Willing Workers Club
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo hosted the Willing Workers club on Monday evening August 4 to honor Mrs. Mellie Stack on her 81st birthday. Ice cream and cake were served as attendees enjoyed social time with numerous families and relatives listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stack
Roscoe Argo
Willing Workers Club
Mellie Stack
Ben Allem
Glen Turner
Murray
Russell Brown
Ray Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Berle Brown
Earl Swift
Lloyd Beaty
Carl Wetterland
George Shehan Jand
John Moffatt
Hugh McFatridge
Rex Haver
Vinton Lundy
Stack
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Guelda “Argo
Susan Callen
Frances Frame
Fred Argo
Reds Edge Ottumwa Merchants In Ten Run Tilt
Moravia Reds out-hit and out-scored Ottumwa Merchants in a loose Tuesday night game, 15 to 8. Carl Pfannebecker led with four line drives and a homer, while Borvis and Spavin each had three hits. Moravia advanced in Appanoose County Fair Tournament. Mystic forfeited in consolation. Cleone Pepa-Cola Hot may face Oskaloosa Pepas-Hot-Lane Friday. benefit game set for next Tuesday with Ottumwa Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Reds
Otto Merchants
Evenin
Reds
The
Merchants
Borvis
Spavin
Ting
Carl’ Pfannebecker
Unionville
Moravia
Centerville
Mystic
Fisher's
Cleone Pepa-Cola
Oskaloosa
Auxiliary Notice for Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home Tuesday evening August 10. Members are urged to attend as plans and reports will be discussed and coordinated for upcoming community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Neighborhood Gathering in Maple Grove District
Neighbors met Monday at the J. L. Dodd home for a visiting event with Mr. and Mrs. James McGuire and Patty and many others. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Morgan, Marjorie Wilson, Helen and Harry Felton, Lyle Hopkins, Billy Clare, Robert DuVall and Helen, Virgil Johnson family, Grant Tadlock group, Imogene Basil, Jon Irene, Benyl B Jo, Charles Lee Dale Ivan Keith, Walter Scott, Charlotte Lois Jean Jack Joe, Bh Broshar, John Burns, Danott Beulah Comer, and others. cake was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
J. L. Dodd
Dodd
James McGuire
Patty
Eddie Morgan
Marjorie Wilson
Buy
Betty
Oi Mie
Harry Felton
Helen
Harry
Mire
Lyle Hopkins
Oey
Cats
Billy Clare
Robert DuVall
Harry Glick
Dare
Clarence Dowd
Delmar
Virgil Johnson
Vernon
Harrises Visit Wolfords Then Depart for Colorado
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harris visited Clear Lake on Sunday to spend time with Mrs Harris parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wolford. The Harrises and the Wolfords left for a vacation and sightseeing trip to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Wilbur Harris
Clear Lake
Harris
Charles Wolford
Harrises
Mra. Wolford
Colo
Day Argo Taken To Centerville Hospital For Treatment
Argo was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville on Friday for treatment. His condition remained serious. A resident named Maile, who was working in the hay, had been critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ares
Maile
Shoopman-Davis Misa Maxine Shoopman Marries Davis
Miss Misa Maxine Shoopman daughter of Mrs B A Shoopman Crawford Neb and Bill Davis son of Mr and Mrs Carl Davis Siddey Neb were married at high noon Saturday August 2 Alliance Neb The Methodist church officiated by Rev Hinson Attendants were Miss Charlene Davis sister of the bride room and Mr George Hinnge Ashville Neb The bride wore a pink panorama mesh dress with beige accessories and corsage of roses and sweet peas Mrs Davis a Chadron State College graduate taught in Hay Springs Neb Mr Davis a Chadron graduate athlete member of Psi Beta and C club is Morrill Neb coach and science teacher They will reside in Morrill Neb after a trip to Estes Park and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Maxine Shoopman
B.A. Shoopman
Crawford
Bill Davie
Carl Davis
Siddey
Nebr
Alliance
Methodist Church
Hinson
Charlene Davis
George Hinnge
Ashville
Miss Davis
Davis
Uate
Chadron State
Sigma Tau: Delta
Wings Club
Kappa Theta Sigma Sorority
Hay Springs
Psi Beta Fraternity
C” Club
Estes Park
Denver
Morrill
Morrill High School
Main Reunion Here Sunday Attracts Man
The 1941 Main family reunion drew over a hundred to Moravia park on Sunday August 10 with Eddie Main serving iced lemonade and tea. A business session elected C C Waughop president George Hiner vice president and Mrs Jesa Gladfelder secretary. Ice cream followed a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Eddie Main
C. C. Waughop
George Hiner
Jesa Gladfender
A. C. Main Tressurer
Charley Johnson
Pearl Kelsey
Earl Main
Tommy Main
Lyman Main
Therganization
Main
Melvin
Terry Lee
Rockford
Robert Gueckle
Mary Lou
Winterset
Ira
Pearl Kelso
Patty Joanne
Keith
David
Nevada
Bert Caster
Wayne Caster
Union
Charlotte Lovell
Galesburg
Wands
Knoxville
Yes
Oskaloosa
Ted Wilson
Mildred
Daphen
Chariton
Wendell Murdy
John
Denney Homerin
Jo Ellen
Albia
C. C
Waughop
Centerville
Rosa Beaty
W. EB
Kelney
James McAninch
Teontum
C.'N
Horton Potta
T. J. Jones
Mra
F. H. Coulson
Mary Hoskingen
Stella Carter
Lloyd Carter
Virginia
Bobby
Cora Main
Rueben Main
Lee Main
Elmer Charity
Luther Caster
Junior
Fa Faul Boyer
Donald
C. 0. Jones
Jess Gladfelder
Oscar Main
A. O. Main
Harriett Lee
Mary Rose
Ben Jones
Lyle
Bert Rinehart
Gerald
E. C. Caster
Clarence
Darrell
Floyd
Berle Beaty
Margaret
Marilyn
Bonnie Lou
Adda Rose
Dean Arnold
N. J. Main
Juanita Smith
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Charles
Gene
Harvey Main
Ruby
Codyns Luse
Lois Jean
Joyce Hiatt
Lou Main
Ray McCloud
Herbert
Dwight Mian
Methodist Dinner Menu and Weekend Family Visit Notes
The notice lists a Methodist dinner menu for Wednesday August 20 featuring fried chicken gravy potatoes sweet potatoes lima beans sliced tomatoes cottage cheese and bread. It also reports visits by families including Leo Thompson and children of Mystic Rugsell Burns and children Cen terville Dayne Taylor Myra Ben Cox and son Corydon Leon Burns and son Moravia and Paul Burns of Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri visiting Mrs. Obe Burns and Glen Burns. Paul Burns was to leave Missouri camp Tuesday for maneuvers to Camp Robinson Arkansas and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Thompson
Mystic
Rugsell Burns
Centerville
Dayne Taylor
Myra
Ben Cox
Corydon
Leon Burns
Moravia
Paul Burns
Ft. Leonard Wood
Obe Burns
Glen Burns
Missouri
Camp Robinson
Ark
Rural Carrier Exam Thursday at Centerville
Applicants for the rural carrier post out of Moravia must report to Centerville Thursday morning for the examination. Estimates place the number of candidates up to fifty as they aim to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of D. E. Bishop on August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ral
Moravia
Centerville
D. E. Bishop
York College Trio Performs Concert Here Friday
The York College girls trio Bertha Riggs Betty Crum and Esther Johnson presented a varied program at United Brethren Church Friday evening with Bruce Herrick as accompanist. Tém.Zike also played a piano solo as part of the program. The Rev Mr Cookfield introduced the musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York College
United Brethrens Church
Bertha Riggs
Betty Crum
Esther Johnson
Bruce Herrick
Zike
Mr. Cookfield
Opportunity for Young Men in Aircraft Industry
Mr. Klinestiver of the Centerville Iowa State Employment Office says Lockheed Aircraft Corporation will interview 18 to 35 year olds for Riviter Trainees and Shop Learners in Iowa the week of August 25. Up to 1,000 hires. no experience required, must be mechanically inclined. Applications at the State Employment Office. report by August 18 to the Clearance Officer. Selected applicants notified within six days of interview. Iowa office hours Tuesday to Friday evenings 7 to 8 p m. Centerville interviews may be conducted locally if sufficient applicants. Location: 301 N 18th St Centerville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinestiver
Centerville
Iowa State Employment Service
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Burbank
California
Iowa
Lockheed Corporation
Lockheed
Oncbe Iarepee
Klinesiiver
Boon
Appanoose County
Iowa State Employment Office
N. 18Th St
Patnaose
Leonard Reunion Held at Centerville Park
The annual Leonard reunion was held at Centerville park on Sunday in August with 42 attendees. Oldest attendee was W. Leonard of Seymour and youngest Jean Kay Allred of Chariton set the mix of kin and friends from Seymour Buffalo Mo Marshalltown and Chariton among others. The next reunion is planned for the same site the first Sunday in August 1942 with Rex Angel and family among those visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Centerville Park
W. Leonard
Seymour
Jean Kay Allred
Chariton
Ray Fox
Fred Wollen
Marshalltown
Frank Chambers
Jim Leonard
Rosa Fox
Evelyn
Audrey
Doris Davia
Clint Trelan
Glen
Carl
Max
Mra
Guy Kelso
Kordell
Kormalene
Buffalo
Day Leonard
M. ~ Leonard
Norma
Lester Chambere
Walter Mitchell
Dennis Peek
Eva Maye
Arlene
Elma
Ruth Ire- Jan
Alfred White
Betty
James
Jess Alfred
Patty
Jean Kay
Band Program Details and New Members for August
The band program lists a Saturday concert on August 16 directed by Rex Firkins with featured vocal solos and duets by Lela Luse Codyne Luse and supporting pieces titled Missouri Waltz Star Spangled Banner and When You Wore a Tulip. Three new senior band members George Tracy Arlene Paris Barbara Broshar join on full member status. Doria Rouse earns a technic pin after four years, third chair, upcoming seating shifts. A vacation week ends August 22 with a Louilia trip for band alumni and students, followed by outdoor parade under drum major Jean Veach. The band will travel to Unionville August 23 for two more concerts and marching demonstrations. There will be no Saturday evening concert. two rehearsals are planned midweek during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tracy
Arlene Paris
Barbara Broshar
Doria Rouse
Harris
Louilia
Jean Veach
Jean
Unionville
Rex Firkins
Funeral Tuesday For Paxston Infant
Funeral services for LeRoy Brian Paxston 17-day-old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Paxston of Moravia were held at 2 p m Tuesday at the United Brethren church Moravia. The child died Monday night at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a heart ailment born July 25 1941 he is survived by his parents one brother Boyd three grandparents and Moravia residents burial followed in Moravia cemetery pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Brian Paxston
Clifford Paxston
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
United Brethren Church
T. J. Zike
Boyd
Frank Paxston
J LeRoy Sharp
Dorothy Willawn
Delores Hiatt
Norma Pat Horstman
Gladys Wilawn
Gardner Couple Return From Long Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner returned the first of the week after a three week journey through western states visiting Boulder Dam Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills. They traveled over 6600 miles attending the National Poultry Association convention in Kansas City and touring by southern and northern routes. Mr and Mrs Doyle Hampton left for a vacation in Wyoming and Colorado with Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward of Hedrick joining them to Torhngton Wyo to spend time with Woodward family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Kanaag City
California
Boulder Dam
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Doyle Hampton
Wyoming
Colorado
Torhngton
Wyo
Ronald Woodward
Hedrick
Harry Woodward
Obituary for Cora Broshar Moravia Resident Passes Away
Cora Broshar daughter of Levi and Mary Broshar was born August 16 1869 on a farm 40 miles southwest of Moravia and died August 4 2041. She is survived by one brother H G Broshar of Moravia and many relatives. She joined the Church of Christ early and served as Bible School superintendent teacher and Ladies Aid worker. Funeral services were conducted by Rev W J Anctis from Turner Funeral Home and burial followed at Siempeniebery with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Broshar
Levi
Mary Broshar
Moravia
H. G. Broshar
Moravia i
Church of Christ
Cora
Christ
Jesus
Lan
W. J. Anctis
Turner Funeral Home
Siempeniebery
Lewis Buys Allen Estate Interest in Albia Store
Albia business leader Albia pioneer merchant Lewis becomes sole owner of the Allen and Lewis furniture store and funeral home after purchasing Frank Allen's estate share. The firm, also linked to a Moravia branch via the Frank Swaim store, traces back to early 1900s local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Arthur Lewis
Allen & Lewis
Frank Allen
Lewis Furniture Store
Currene Church Service Schedule and Conference Plans
Currene church outlines morning events with Church School led by Carl Anzante at 10 00 am and Worship Service at 10 50 am followed by Christian Endeavor at 3 30 pm and Evening Service at 3 00 pm Elections for Sunday School officers and teachers are announced August 18 will hold the last quarter conference Officials must attend A church layman will represent at the conference for the coming year All reports should be written Annual conference at Muscatine on September 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CarlanZante
Christian Endeavor
Muscatine
Annual Family Reunions Scheduled This August
McDANEL reunion at Centerville park on August 17 invites all McDanel relatives. Boyer reunion marks 44th edition at F A Boyer Grove on August 19. Wilson reunion set for E F Wilson home on August 17. Argo reunion at grove north of Iconium on August 17 invites relatives and friends. Firkins reunion at Credit Island Park Davenport on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agco
Argo
Iconium
Special Church Meetings Lead by Rev McMarrow and Hunt
The Church of Christ holds services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. communion, and 8:00 p.m. sermon. Special meetings run nightly this week at 8 o'clock with Rev James McMarrow in charge Saturday night. Meetings end Sunday night. Rev Kenneth Hunt directs. Brother Hastie praised last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMarrow
Moravi
Brother Hastie
Kenneth Hunt
Grace Methodist Church Services Update
Grace Methodist in LeRoy led by Minister LeRoy Pullman holds Church School at 10:00 with Glenn Garrett as superintendent, and Worship Service at 11:00. Methodist Youth Fellowship follows. Wesley Chapel hosts services at 9:30 and 10:00 with Virgil Dooley supervising Church School. no choir practice this week or next. special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn ,Garrett
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Cliff Neff Dies After Auto Crash Near Lovilla Iowa
Cliff Neff prominent livestock buyer and farmer died at Lovilla after a Tuesday morning auto accident on highway 60 five miles northwest of the city. Police suspected a heart attack at the wheel caused loss of control. He was en route to a livestock sale in a 1940 coupe when he left the road and struck a ditch. He died as an ambulance reached Lovilla. Survived by his wife, one son Bayard Neff of Rockford Iowa, and two grandsons. Funeral at Moravia Methodist church Thursday at 2 30 p.m. with burial in Denney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Nef
Lovilla
Elatives
Knoxville
Louilla
Centerville
John
Alice Neff
Moravia
Hiattaville
Bayard Neff
Rockford
Greandsons
Moravia Methodist Church
Denney Cemetery
Library Benefit Game Plans To Help Moravia Library
A Tuesday softball benefit game will be played to raise funds for the Moravia Library. Admission is 10 cents with ticket canvassing planned across town to sell seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Library Fund
Ee Canvas
Moravia Class of 1929 Holds Annual Reunion Picnic
The Moravia high school class of 1929 held its annual picnic at Centerville park on Sunday August 10. Ralph Davis was re elected president and Mrs Fay Barnes reelected secretary treasurer. The next gathering will be in Centerville park on the second Sunday in August. Members urged to attend bring baskets and dine together at noon. Attendees included Claude Hawk Lloyd Brown Ralph Davis Carl VanZante Harl Espy Harold Daughtrey Geo Whitlock Wm Barnes and their families from Moravia Centerville and Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Centerville Park
Ralph Davis
Fay Barnes
Claude Hawk
Lloyd Brown
Carl VanZante
Moravia
Harl Espy
Harold Daughtrey
Centerville
Geo, Whitlock
Wm. Barnes
Albia
Pink and Blue Shower Honors W Rohl at Moravia
Mrs. Leon Burns hosted a Spink and Hue shower for W Rohl near Moravia on August 6. Guests enjoyed pink and blue refreshments. many friends attended, sending best wishes and gifts while news of accompanying visitors and naval draft details were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Jos Martin
W. Rohl
Moravia
Nodat
Picke
Horton Potta
Robert Tarr
Roberta
Casa Hamilton
Grover Seals
Patty
Mary Platt
Barney DeHoule
Margret
Bert Shew
Henry Rosencrante
Carol McKern
Geo. Gillis
Joe Martin
Lorene
Dickie
A. A. Abrams
Moulton
Robl
Burne
Pearlis Boyer
Eddie Main
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Whithead
No. 1
Seéma
Ea Boive
Hiner Home
Duff
New Legion
Ottumwa Crew
Shoopman
Methodist
Teed
York
Ella Creech
Selleville Mo
Edna Jordan
Kangag City, Mo
J. D. Minnes
Jolly Dozen Club
Bennett
Lela Luse
Spade
Richards
Mister Doe
Nemeneer
Logan
Duane Veach
In Love
Codyne Luse
Raleigh
Paxston
Lewis
ALLEN
D. K. Orelup
Don
Aurelia
Orelup
Clarence Failor
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Dale Caris
Cherokee
Pleasant
Relatves
Keith Cameron
Newton
Hazel Albert Zon
Moberly, Mo
Harold Burton
Tom Cameron
Cecil Coulson Ome
Currene
United Brethren
T. J, Zike
McDanel
McDanels
Boyer
F. A. Boyer
Credit Island Park
Davenport
Grace Methodist
LeRoy Pullman
Cliff Neff
M.H. S
Daphen Ostergren
Twohhildren
Fred Dotson
Oxtergren
Naval
Kfork
Ostergren
Donald Cobbler
Rexine
Ten Wy Dla Agneley
Tonaph Bo Hospital
Sue
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