Eugene Main Killed in Action on Okinawa
Pfc. Eugene Glenn Main, 29, of the 82nd Infantry, was killed in action on Okinawa June 18. He enlisted June 9, 1944, trained at Ft. Knox and Ft. Ord, served overseas since February, and is survived by his wife Mary Frances Broshar and two children, his mother Mrs. Birdie Main, and six siblings. Born June 21, 1922, in Hysham, Montana, the family later moved to Moravia Iowa after his father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Glenn Main
82Nd Infantry
Okinawa
Birdie Main
Ft. Knox
Ft. Ord
Calif
Hysham
Mont
Glenn
Moravia
Mary Frances Broshar
Centerville
Carol Ann
Larry
Irene Fowler
New Sharon
Opsl Harris
Des Moines
Gaylord
Unionville
Dwight Main
Philippines
Herbert Main
Andy Brown
Iconium
R. F. Main
Montana
FIGHTERS AND INDIVIDUALS HONORED IN WAR SERVICE
Several Moravia area men receive promotions and training in World War II service. Paul Dotson is promoted to corporal with the Fighter Command in the Philippines, earning overseas service medals. Pvt. James N. Reid enters aircraft radio mechanics training at Truax Field. Cpl. Cleland R. Jolly completes radar training at Boca Raton Field and transfers to Mt. Home AAF. Others, including Pvt. Richard Hudgens and Donald Johnson, are listed with training, leaves, or new addresses as wartime moves continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dotson
Fred Dotson
Moravia
One Dotson
Centerville
Earl Barnes
13Th Aaf “Fighter Command
Philippines
Army
James N. Reid
RADIO
Cpl. Jolly
Cpl
Cleland R. Jolly
Mra
Freeman Jolly
Boca Raton Field
Florida
Mt. Home
Idaho
Cleland
Flight of the Stork: Des Moines Couple Welcomes Son
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis of Des Moines announce the birth of a son named Robert Dean on August 1. Mother and child are reported in good health and the family celebrates the arrival as a new member of the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lewis
Des Moines
Robert Dean
Falbots Attend Bible Conference Near Scranton
Rev and Mrs G M Talbot visited son in law and daughter Clair and Mrs Sellars at Russell on Tuesday then proceeded to the Raccoon River Bible Conference near Scranton on Wednesday for the event with regional church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Talbot
Clair Sellars
Russell
Raccoon River
Scranton
Edwin and Jack Spencer Meet in California
Sgt Edwin Spencer recently finished a furlough with his wife and parents after two years in the Southwest Pacific. His brother Jack Spencer 2/e met him last Friday in San Francisco for a long overdue reunion. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer. Spencer's orders to the Pacific have been cancelled for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Johnson
Camp Cook
Calif
Pvt. Johnson
Moravia
Edwin Spencer
Southwest Pacific
Jack Spencer
San Francisco
Paul Spencer
Sgt Spencer
Pacific
Popular Judge Returns To County
Misa Nora Workman of Ames who has judged 4-H girls and women’s exhibits at the Appanoose County Fair for two years will judge again this year. She will score the 4-H and open Home Economics Exhibits on Wednesday and Thursday. Township Booths are a new feature and Miss Workman will score them for prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Nora Workman, Ames
Appanoose County
Worksman
Miscellaneous Shower for John Broshars
Mrs. Eugene Main hosted a Thursday night miscellaneous shower for her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Broshar at her home. Guests listed include Dean Inskeep Bert McHolland Floyd Laird Mary Elizabeth Harry Strieff Garret Brown Jeanne Ted Broshar Virgil Olive Johnson Nola Callen Raeata and others. Refreshments of fruit salad and cake were served and well wishes were extended for the couple's life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Main
John Broshar
Dean Inskeep
Bert McHolland
Floyd Laird
Mary Elizabeth
Harry Strieff
Garret Brown
Jeanne
Ted Broshar
Virgil
Olive Johnson
Nola Callen
Raeata
Frances Ann Kaster Celebrates Birthday
Frances Ann Kaster turned six with a family dinner at her home hosted by Mrs. Orel Kaster and Mrs. Frances Kaster. Attendants included Frank Cox and family from Tyrone, Will Moffatt of Unionville, Brock and family from Hiteman, Rex Angel and Barbara, Burdette Cox and Ramwona and Dale of Moravia, plus Dana and Joey. The afternoon featured visiting and pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ann Kaster
Orel Kaster
Frances Ann
Frank Cox
Maxy
Carl
Tyrone
Will Moffatt
Unionville
Howard Brock
Leora
Joan
Dickie
Hiteman
Rex Angel
Barbara
Burdette Cox
Ramwona and
Dale
Moravia
Dana
Joey
Field Trials Attendance Noted In Wapello County Ottumwa
Moravia area attendees at the Wapello County Field Trials in Ottumwa included Mr. and Mrs. V C Easter and family, Mr. and Mrs Russell Tubaugh and Joy, Richard Tubaugh, Bernard Hayes, and Mr. and Mrs Dayne Taylor. The Monroe Appanoose Coon Hunters Association plans a Field Trial on Sunday August 19 with details in their ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello County
Moravia
Ottumwa
V. C. Easter
Famiily
Russell
Tubaugh and
Joy
Richard Tubaugh
Bernard Hayes
Dayne Taylor
Monroe-Appanoose
Dinner guests at O. G. Davis home Sunday
Sunday dinner guests at the O. G. Davis home were Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Davis and son of Phoenix, 1 Arviz, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and family, and Henry Goemaat of Hartford, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis of Blakesburg were after tue visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Davis
Laverne Davis
Alfred Carlson Recovers at Home After Eye Removal
Alfred Carlson, who had his right eye removed last Thursday, was brought home from St. Josephs hospital in Centerville on Sunday evening. He is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Carlson
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Calcium Chloride Test Is Made Here In Moravia
Residents in Moravia northwest street test calcium chloride dust control after hearing of its success. Applied at three cents per square yard, the section from M. K. Blackman residence to Highway 60 was treated. Financiers include M. K. Blackman, Bert and C. A. Turner, Rex Angel and L. F. Bisby. Mervin Ellison applied the calcium chloride with a lime spreader. Public urged to view results and support broader use if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Highway 60
Bert
C. A. Turner
Rex Angel
L. F. Bisby
Mervin Ellison
U B Sunday School Elects Officers
Donald Jones was reelected superintendent at United Brethren church. Officers include Harold Mason assistant, Anna Callen secretary, Patty Halden treasurer, Charles Coffin librarian, Carl VanZante assistant librarian, Delma June Veach pianist, Hoyt McKern chariater, Mary Rose Main Ruby Johnson cradle rail, Mra BE Easter Mra Wendell Murdy home department, Mra C N Main adult leader Christian education, Mra Zell Callen Mra Ben Jones adult leader primary education, Mra Harry Woodward Mra Kenneth Condra. New officers assume duties after the Sept conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Anna Callen
Patty Halden
Charles Coffin
Carl VanZante
Delma June Veach
Hoyt McKern
Mary Rose Main
Ruby Johnson
Chariater
M. K. Blackman
A. 0. Main
Cradle Rail Department
Wilbur Cloyed Joins Iowa FBI Finger Print Dept
Wilbur Cloyed son of Mr and Mrs Carl Cloyed of northeast of Moravia has accepted a position in the finger print department of the State Bureau of Investigation in Des Moines. He started work last week having previously worked in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Cloyed
Carl Cloyed
Moravia
State Bureau of Investigation
Des Moines
Cloyed
Washington, D. C
Mrs Main Honored On 90th Birthday
Mrs Main observed her 90th birthday at her Mo ravia home on Sunday with more than fifty relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Main
Moravia
Neff Family Hosts 27th Annual Reunion in Albia
The Neff family held its 27th annual reunion at Bert Neff’s Albia home on Sunday August 12. War travel limits reduced attendance with Capt R W Neff Jr in Germany and Sgt Robert Neff in Mississippi among those serving. Local guests included Mrs C E Neff Mrs Charles Bailey Glen Bailey Eloise Mrs Clif Neff and Mr and Mrs Orville Burton. Several visitors called during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff
Bert Neff
Albia
R. W. Neff, Jr
Army of Occupation
Germany
Robert Neff
Mississippi
John Wa. Burton
Naval Training School
Dearborn
Mich
Burton ‘D. Neff
New Guinea
C. E. Neff
Charles Bailey
Glen Bailey
Eloise
Clif Neff
Frank Neff
Orville Burton
Johnson-Songer reunion set at Centerville Park
Notice announces a Johnson-Songer reunion at Centerville Park on Sunday August 19 with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs Russell Burns serves as Secretary Treasurer and will coordinate details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.the Centerville Park
Russell Burns
Henry Arthion Farmer Loses Leg Near Moravia
Henry Arthion, a farmer living about one mile west of Moravia, had his leg amputated just below the knee Tuesday at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after his condition turned critical Monday. He is reported recovering as well as could be expected as family members Mia Arthion and Doug Arthion along with Harry Hillman from Danville came to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Arthion
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mia
Harry Hillman
Danville
Doug Arthian
Henning, T
Missionary Meeting Postponed to Friday at United Brethren
The Missionary Society of the United Brethren church postponed the meeting planned for last Friday to Friday, August 17. Mrs. Fred Hammond will host a cooperative dinner and Christian Endeavor members will attend as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Fred Hammond
Christian Endeavor
Birthday Party for Billy Bishop Celebrated at Home
Hilly Bishop marked his ninth birthday Monday afternoon at home with third and fourth grade schoolmates. They played in the lawn and enjoyed refreshments served by hostess Mrs D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilly Bishop
Mra
D. E. Bishop
Pfc Jack McKern Weds Maxine Quick at Centerville Home
Pfc Jack L McKern, home from overseas, married Miss Maxine Quick of Centerville at her parents' Centerville home. Rev Luther Childs officiated the double ring ceremony with many relatives present, followed by a reception and welcome home party planned for Aug 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Jack L. McKern
Maxine Quick
Charles Quick
Centerville
Clyde McKern
Moravia
Robert Foster
Luther Childs
Centerville First Baptist Church
Centerville High School
McKee Button Factory
Pearly Boyer
Gene
Rufus Easter
Hoyt McKern
Fern
Twila
Bert McKern
Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Topian Home
Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Topian Home on Tuesday August 21 1045 at 8 oclock. Margery Tracy Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notice Legion Auxiliary
Topian
Margery Tracy
Festival Carnival and Speakers Are Booked
Moravia Fall Festival organizers announce a three day event September 6 7 8 with large midway rides and clean entertainment. Rev Guther Childen will speak Thursday afternoon and Congressman Karl M LeCompte is set for Saturday night closing events and flag dedication. Supt Irving J Hickman will speak Legion Day Saturday afternoon. Premium list appears on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Ward
Moravia
Nelson
Ward
Guther Childen
First Baptist Church of
Centerville
Wall
Earl May
United States
Hammond Reunion Held in Albia Park
The Hammond Reunion was held at Albia Park on Sunday August 12 with 37 attendees enjoying dinner. Attendees included D H Hammond and family from Fremont Ottumwa Loula Melrose Iconium Moulton Moravia Centerville and other relatives and their children Meant to mingle and visit during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Albia Park
D. H. Hammond
Shirley
Judy
Fremont
Keith Zellers
Donna Jean
Maria
Ottumwa
Reed Narber
Jerry Gene
Jimmy
Louilla
Cleve Riely
Max
Oskaloosa
Earl Fenton
Tson Jerald
Melrose
Dwight Fenton
George Hammond
Jean
Lorraine
Lawrence
Iconium
Claud Norton
Lois
Paul
Ralph
Moulton
Fred Hammond
Viola
Hattie Hammond
Moravia
Wandy Sweeden
Centerville
Argo Reunion Set For Iconium Site August 1
The Argo Reunion will be held at the usual place a mile north of Iconium on August 1. Argo serves as president in the notice and participants are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Iconium
Coulson Family Reunion Set For Center Ville Park
The Coulson family annual reunion will be held in Center Ville Park on Thursday, August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Centerville Park
V J Day Service Held Here In Russell Area
The Russell home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Chase hosted the wedding of their daughter E. Carolyn to Captain Philip A. De Maria of the U S Air Corps on Monday Aug 8. The ceremony followed a single ring rite by Rev. Bonte Gryssing with music by Martha Jane Tinder. The bride wore pale blue with pearls. the groom in Air Corps uniform. Guests included family and local officials. the couple planned to reside in Vandalix Ohio after a Wisconsin trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Chase
Near
Russell
E. Carolyn
Philip A. de Maria
United States Air Corps
Martha Jane Tinder
Misa Twyla Weiss
Sit
Captain de Maria
U. S. Army Air Corps
Kodak
Tinder
Russell High School
Parker and Newcomer Attorneys
Des Moines
Dayton
Ohio
Wright Field
Stanford University of California
Set
J. F
P. H. Gren
Chariton
Wisconsin
Vandalix
Hawk Family Reunion Held at Hawk Home
The Hawk family gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk for a reunion honoring Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Wilsen of Buckeye Arizona. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Rousseau and grandson Gary Wilson plus many Hawkins and in laws from Louilla Kansas City Buckeye and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Hawk
Spencer Wilsen
Buckeye
Arizona
Jim Rousseau
Louilla
Gary Wilson
Kansas City
N. G. Wilson
Frank Wilson
Claude Hawk
Lois
Carolyn
Richard
Harold Hawk
Clyde Wy Hen
Jane
Mary
Cooperative Dinner Honors Tad Campbell and Wilbur Miller
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Campbell celebrated Tad Campbell’s birth day and included three wedding anniversaries. W N Miller will mark 47 years on August 81, and Wilbur Miller and Ted Campbell also celebrate August 21. Guests included Carl Coffin and Duane and Eleanor Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Campbell
Tad
Wilbur Miller
W. N. Miller
Ted Campbell
Carl Coffin
Duane
Eleanor Miller
McDonough Sisters Return from California Visit
Deana and Mary Louw Mc Donough arrived back Wednesday after a three month stay in California. They visited their father Rollie McDonough in Madera and aunt Mable Bosse in San Francisco during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deana
Mary Louw McDonough
California
Rollie McDonough
Madera
Mable Bosse
San Francisco
Observations on Handbooks Still Available
School handbooks remain obtainable from Superintendent Hickman and Chester Broshar at the Union Office drug store. More observations appear on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt Hickman
Chester Broshar
Union Office
End of World War II Celebrated in Moravia Community
Amid cheers and prayers Moravia observed V J Day with a church service, parade, and community program. Local residents heard first hand war recollections from Sgt Roy Woodward and reflected on peace after the Potsdam surrender. The celebration closed with a bonfire and a sober call to preserve the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Moravia
Truman
Washington
W. E. Burd
The
Nazarene Church
America
Irving J. Hickman
Moravia Public
Roy Woodward
Europe
Aduience
Esther Bobb
Hawes
Boyer Reunion Set for August at F A Boyer Grove
Florice Moffitt announces the annual Boyer Reunion to be held Tuesday in August at the F A Boyer Grove. All family members are invited. no invitations will be mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Boyer Grove
Florice Moffitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Hudgens
Co. C
Fort Benning
Georgia
Donald Johnson
M. H. Johnson
Dwight Clark
Lloyd Clark
Leo C. Easter
Ca. F
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Pvt
Cecil B. King
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Falbotts
BIBLE
Edwin and
Nora Workman
John Broshars
U. B. Sunday School
Mrs. Leanne Main
Neff Family
Frida
Billy Bishop
Jack McKern
Lowegian
Carolyn Chase
Capt
de Maria
AY . Hawk
McDonough
Mina Anne Seeley
Marais
Notre Dame
Bennett
Coward
George Tracy
Mongon
Mary Lou Main
Nicolai
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