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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
3
Memorial services will be held Sunday August 26 at 2:80 at Moravia Christian church for Pfe Eugene Main 28 son of Mrs Birdie Main of Moravia. Rev Kenneth Hunt of Kellerton will lead. Main was killed in action on Okinawa Island June 18 one year and nine days after joining the service. Initial notice arrived when mail to him was returned.
James L. Patrick formerly of Moravia died Sunday at the Masonic Home in Bettendorf Iowa Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home Centerville and burial was in Unionville cemetery Patrick was a cousin of Mrs Fred Hammond whose husband preceded him in death five years earlier He lived with the Hammond family in recent years and attended the funeral with Mrs Hammond as she did at the burial.
The Red Cross met with Bissie Gladfelder on Wednesday August 15 with 40 present. They worked on lap quilts for wheelchair soldiers, sewed carpet rags, and made utility bags. Quilts measure 54 inches square. tops supplied by Red Cross. rest by the ladies who quilt or knot the covers. Two quilts finished and another nearly done. Birthdays noted at noon for Mrs Bosha Foster and Miss Gertie Boyer with a cake and candles. A covered-dish dinner followed. Participants listed include Holme Johnson, Selah Tisue, Vera Boyer, Mamie Tisue, Bertha Martin and sons, Mamie Cordes, Opal Burns and children, Nellie Gladfelder, Roma Tomlin and daughter, Dorothy Boyer and children, Bissie Easter, Ava Foster and daughters, Rosemary Quick, Basha Foster, Mable and Darlene Gladfelder, Celis McDanel, Ruth Broshar, Frances Main and children, Corinne Kincade, Bessie Boshak, Allie Boyer, Lola Boyer, Gertie Hoyer.
Moravia Board of Education members gathered Monday evening for a cooperative supper at the Karl Tuttle home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tuttle and many area families such as Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar, Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen, Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner, Mr and Mrs John Dille, and Mr and Mrs Irving J Hickman with their son Jimmie.
A notice announces a Crawley reunion scheduled for Sunday at the Fred Hammond time. The brief item notes the gathering details and location, inviting former Crawley family members and friends to attend.
Pvt and Mrs Lorence Gordner announce the arrival of a seven pound son born Monday August 20 at Iowa Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge. Gordner is stationed at Camp Livingston Louisiana. Mrs Richard Gordner of Torrance California stays with sister in law Mrs Obs Burns. Announcement also of a birth of an eight pound six ounce boy to Mrs Irvin Burns in a San Francisco hospital. He is named Lee. His father is somewhere in the Pacific.
The public is invited to attend the Boy Scout Court of Honor in Moravia at the Community building tonight August 28 If weather permits the outdoor platform will be used The Appanoose district Scouts will attend Various advancement awards and the Lion's Club Advancement Trophy will be awarded A music program a Wolf Patrol stunt and award presentations will conclude Scoutmaster Troy Adams leads the program
Enrollment for the 1946-46 term shows 121 students registered last week across four classes: 32 freshmen, 80 sophomores, 29 juniors, and 80 seniors. Non-residents register by Monday noon. residents may finish after noon Monday. Vocational choices include 24 commercial, 19 vocational agriculture, 17 homemaking, and six teacher training. Mrs. Hawes substitutes as commercial instructor. Supt. Hickman coaches until vacancies are filled. Monday attendance ends at noon.
Moravia area notices cover fall festival planning with plans for booths, contests, and a fundraiser. The Union previews two weeks of activities, noting speaker changes for Legion Day, a golden wedding photo, and events including horse pulling and a Model airplane contest. Reverend Barney Wilson of Moravia preached at Nazarene Church in Pontiac Michigan.
A Sunday gathering August 19 near Albia reservoir brought Moravia friends together for a picnic dinner. Attendees included Claude Hawk family Lois Carolyn Richard, Harold Mason family Richard, T J Luse family Jerry, Mia Loyd Brown family Dorothy, Andrew Mosley family Janice Kay Mary Margaret, with guests Ralph Freeman Cres ton Kathryn Lee Richard, Denny Homer family Hilen Donnie, Mia Lloyd Phyllis and children of Albia, and Dee Fenton of Plano.
Mrs Edna Jordan of Kansas City was honored at a six o clock dinner hosted by Mrs Fanchon Winsler at the Lynch home on Friday The guest list included J D Minnea Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roland and Mrs Margery Tracy and her son George
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Charles returned from Rochester Minnesota Friday evening. A Mayo Clinic doctor fitted Charlee with a leg brace and they do not plan further trips to Des Moines for treatment. The Blumer reunion will be Sunday August 26 at Moravia park with all family invited. No cards will be sent. Mrs. Glen Burns, Secretary.
Notes that a column of news and items including Argo Wilson Johnson Spanger reunions and the obituary of Mrs Neva Gibson were left out of this issue and will appear next. Mentions school handbooks available from Supt Hickman Chester Broshar the drug store or Union Office.
The 21st annual Callen reunion will be held at Moravia Park on Sunday August 26 1945. All visitors are welcome. Anna Callen serves as secretary.
The page lists multiple church sessions including CourcarS Methodist with L B Hawes as pastor and Delmar Dowd as superintendent, Wesley Chapel with Virgil Dooley, Teenium with Esther Babb and Clarence Whitehead, Fairview with Mrs Carl Tonin, and ton with Bob McGinnis. Morning worship, church schools, and evening services shown with times and superintendents.
Funeral services for William Oliver Steel, prominent banker in Gen terville, were conducted at Center Villa Central Church of Christ with a large crowd. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Dilla and D E B Bishop of Moravia. Bids invited to operate Iconium switchboard October 1, 1945 to October 1, 1946. bids due September 10, 1946. board may accept or reject any bids.
Daphne McDonough sells her share to Frank Stwaim and it operates under new ownership UO. Main holds a further stake. The cafe remains for sale to a capable restaurateur and continues to serve meals in Moravia’s uptown.
The United Brethren church missionary society held an August all day meeting with Mrs Fred Hammond and Christian Endeavor members as dinner guests. E G Hawk led the lesson on Do Our Masters Will with several members contributing and plans made for September evening gathering.
Mrs J P Dey hosted a layette shower honoring Mrs Rich ard Hart with card games and prizes awarded to Mrs John Sufficool Mrs Clifford Pfannebecker Jessaidine Laws and Mrs Glen LaMar Refreshments included fruit salad whipped cream cake and coffee Guests listed include Vesta Oehler Max Martin Sarah Sandy Charles Broshar Clifford Pfannebecker Wm Laws and many others who attended or sent gifts from Ottarawa Albia and nearby areas.
A Sunday birthday gathering at the Wen dell Murdy home celebrated Mr Murdy born August 17. Attendees included his parents W V Murdy of Moravia, Frank Rogers and James Hazel Georgia Pat, Clint Muray of Centerville, Marion Keeton and Wendell Lora Elaine of Albis, Lester Murdy of Udell, Leonard Palmer and Mrs R G Richardson.
R F Main left Tuesday to return to Hysham Montana after a visit with his sister and daughter in law Mrs Birdie Main at the Frank Houser home east of Centerville. He will stop in Denver Colorado to visit daughter Mrs Paul Boyer and family enroute home and will visit Mrs Mary Hoskingon Mrs Stella Carter and Mrs Ray Harris and daughters along the way.
Mrs. J. H. Schreiner comes home from Mo ville after spending weeks with her son and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schreiner.
First Lt. Eugene Wilcox, 28, originally reported missing since September 23, 1943, has been officially declared dead by the War Department. He served as an air corps cadet, earned his wings, and was shot down over the German coast after returning from a mission over Lorient, France. He was survived by his mother Mrs. Ralph McDonough and father Eugene Wilcox Sr, with memorial services planned for Sunday, September 2.
The Woodward home northwest of town hosts the Woodward family and relatives for a week of visits. Dinner guests included Verne Funkhouser and family from Torrington Wyoming and Roy Funkhouser from Chicago, with other relatives arriving by plane and car from Centerville Alicia New London Conn Wheatland Wyoming Des Moines and more. Several family members, including Sgt Roy Woodward on furlough, joined in the gatherings and departures.
Mrs. E. G. Hawk was reelected president of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church at an all day meeting held last Wednesday in the church basement. Other officers include Mrs. Mary Hoskinson as vice president Mabel Coulson as secretary Mrs. E. R. Easter as treasurer and Mrs. G. M. Talbott as chaplain. After dinner the group finished the day quilting.
Mrs Truman Meyers and daughter Barbara of Vancouver Washington join Mrs Walter Hansen and son Stephen Lee of Des Moines along with Burke Wilson water tender third class of Great Lakes Mrs Margaret Childs Juanita and Mrs Burke Wilson of Perry and Roscoe Locke ships cook second class for a weekend visit with Mrs Edna Dyphon at the Eph Wilson home to attend the Wilson reunion
Sunday dinner guests with Mrs Lloyd McCrory were Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory and children and Louie and Horace Schaffner. Guests were Mrs and Mrs Louis Schaffner senior and Billy.
The annual Foster reunion is scheduled for Sunday, September 2 at Centerville Park. Secretary V. C. Easter confirms event details.
Infant John Herbert Beaty, son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Beaty, died at St Thomas Morey hospital west of Marshalltown at 1 45 pm on Monday August 13 after birth July 22 1945. Survived by parents two sisters and two grandmothers. Body moved to Wagner Funeral Home for viewing. Funeral held at Elim Lutheran church burial Riverside cemetery Marshalltown.
A large crowd attended Sunday’s field trials at Tubaugh farm southeast of Moravina. Held by the Appanoose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association, the event crowned finals with winners Soap Iron, Pay Check, and Red Jeff. Dogs owned by Ottumwa residents Carl Parla and Elmer Locke. A fall meet in September is likely.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Teter observed their 42nd wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Carl Hamilton near Plano. About 60 attended including Mrs F Y Hiatt and Imogene Mrs Thelma Luse and Jimmy from the community.
Ruth Gibbons guest conductor leads a program including marches from Faust Gounod Soldiers March There’s a Long Long Trail Deep Purple True Blue and Tramp Tramp Tramp with selections by Chenette King Bennett DeRose and King plus hymns Hear Thou Our Prayer O Lord and The Star Spangled Banner conducted by Joan Callen and Bill Harris in a student concert setting
Pfc Donald Johnson son of Mr and Mrs M H Johnson returns to Moravia for an 80 day furlough after 244 years in the army though overseas service spanned 10 months. He enlisted Feb 9 1943, left Sept 5 1944, arrived Cherbourg Sept 16, saw Rhine and southern Germany action, earned Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge and European Theater of Operations ribbon with three battle stars. He was wounded April 14 1946 in southern Germany near Blayfelon and returned to the U S July 2 spending time in a Okmulgee Oklahoma hospital before final return to Camp Custer Mich.
PF IN The FIGHT Pfe Claude Sharp of Prince Rupert B C spent a 40 day furlough with his mother Mrs Anna Sharp. A family dinner was held at Corydon for his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl Henderson and others from Moravia. Albert learns his grandson Leslie Albert has been discharged after over four years in the Army Air Corps. Roscoe Day lands in Boston and plans to come home. Pvt Rolin Dille finishes a furlough and heads to Camp Maxie Texas. Dwight Clark promoted to sergeant. Addresses shown for several service members as they transfer between bases and units.
Technician Fifth Grade John C. Tarr of Battery B, 981st Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army, earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service during June 15, 1944 to March 20, 1945 in France Belgium and Germany. He supervised battery switchboard operation acted as wire chief and accompanied reconnaissance while laying wire under hazardous conditions. Tarr entered service from Oregon and is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe W Tarr of Cottage Grove. He remains in Germany and hopes to return home soon.
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