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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
4
Communities along the route praise D E Bishop for 28 years of daily visits and civic involvement. He served in church and Masonic lodges, led Moravia events, and supported local education and youth activities.
Enrollment expected to fall from last year as rural eighth grade graduates decline. Moravia Public Schools reopen Monday September 1 with six new teachers Dennis McDonald John Gashwiler George Johnson Francis Miller Helen Rankin Martha Brasher and a reorganized faculty led by Wm H Young. Renovations completed. John Laws replaces Ot Hiatt as janitor. faculty list includes Ava Simpson Gail Sherrard Osa Cory Vyron Trong and others guiding academics and activities.
Bob Moffatt son of Mr and Mrs F E Moffatt of southwest of Moravia has enlisted in the air corps and will depart for a training field in Texas. He was recently employed in northern Iowa and returned Sunday for a visit with family before heading south.
The Library Board reports shelves built on the south side of the Library room and thanks George Johnson for donated labor. A gift of 300 books from the Centerville Women’s Club increases the accession total to 1,388. A State Traveling Library shipment arrived, many children’s books included. The library circulated books and magazines. it will close Saturday for Fall Festival and, from Sept 1, no evenings open. hours are Wednesday and Saturday.
Manager Dele Perry announces three more games to close Moravia season on September 5 with a tentative benefit. Remaining games include Unionville on Tuesday Centerville Burcay Morrell House. Last week Moravia disposed of Ottumwa All-Stars and Myatic players in lopsided results.
A family dinner at a Centerville home honored Frank Houten of Mary. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carter and their children along with Mrs Birdie Mains and Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and their families.
A garbled OCR note shows local figures Boyer and DuPont amid a resignation affecting Webster City. The fragment mentions names, roles, and a possible political realignment, signaling an abrupt leadership change and ensuing uncertainty in city administration.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Bent 8 and a dance event with unclear names. Reads like a partial local notice or event teaser with scattered phrases and no coherent details.
A study group will meet Monday at the home of Turner, with about a dozen attendees including two boys. The group will discuss mothers and related topics, with refreshments planned.
The 44th Boyer reunion was held at Boyer Grove on Tuesday August 1 with Boyer elected president after a business session and a basket dinner. Eugène Boyer became vice president and Delmont Moffatt was named secretary-treasurer. The program included songs prayers talks and readings with numerous attendees listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Boyer Nolan Woodward Foster and Moffitt families and others from Ottumwa Ft Morgan Floraon and surrounding areas.
Thirty three members of the Business and Professional Womens Club of Centerville traveled to Mc Travia on Tuesday for a 7 p m dinner at the Baited Brethren church parlors. A business meeting followed the meal, with brief remarks and plans for the week.
The Moravia band schedules a Saturday program on August 30, 1941 featuring Mrs. Nadine Windler in a vocal solo and Tom Robb delivering a humorous reading Jack and the Beanstalk. Guest musicians include Don Black Eva Rose and Beulah Bishop, with Hank McCaughey and others contributing. After two days of rehearsal a swimming party and public events mark a full week ahead as school nears start.
United Brethren church officers and committees elected for the coming year include Mrs Zell Callen as general director of Christian education John Dille as church treasurer M K Blackman benevolent treasurer A Veach financial secretary Mrs E G Hawk secretary of the official board W P Davis Theo Miller auditing committee and others The Sunday School names include Carl VanZante as superintendent M K Blackman assistant superintendent Mary Ray secretary and Phyllis Zike pianist The new duties begin with the conference year starting Sept 17 following the Iowa conference week of September 17.
Lester Breese, ten years at Swanson funeral home in Mystic, will join A. E. Lewis firm in Albia and start September 1. A native of the Iconium area, he attended local schools and graduated from Moravis high school.
Wesley Chapel plans an ice cream social and program led by Beran near Hiattaville on Monday evening September 1 at the church. The event invites local residents to enjoy treats and a community program.
The Centerville park will host several family reunions this August. ESPY reunion set for Sunday August 81 day. COULSON holds 15th annual reunion on August 28. FOSTER reunion listed for August 3. COFFIN 19th annual reunion planned for Sunday August 91 at Centerville park.
D E Bishop will retire from rural mail carrier duty at Moravia post office on August 31 after 28 years on Route One. He began carrying mail more than 28 years ago as Moravia routes consolidated and expanded to 40.9 miles serving about 104 families, with pay and benefits rising alongside route enhancements and vehicle use.
Monroe County AAA Committee and Tony Armoss announce Governor George A. Wilson will speak Friday September 12 at 3 o clock during the Moravia Fall Festival. G B Johnson festival president says other notable speakers and an agricultural program are planned. Poultry show head William Gardner urges exhibitors for a strong display with good prize money. Dates September 11 to 13 set. readers urged to enter exhibits and read the premium list.
Seymour will dedicate its new municipal building and city hall at 2 30 p m Saturday as part of the Old Settlers program G L Gollaher of Moravia supervised the construction though the building may not be fully completed by the dedication time
The W. S. C. 3 of Moravia Methodist hosted a cooperative Christmas dinner at the church basement on Tuesday at 12 30 for members and youths. Gifts were collected to be sent to missionary homes, with a program of hymns readings and a Christmas story from Luke.
Mrs. Millie Jane Chadwick died Friday night at her daughter’s Albia home aged 75. Funeral services were held Sunday at Iconium Christian church with Rev. George Swan officiating. Burial followed in Millidgeville cemetery. Born July 28 1866 in Appanoose County she moved to Albia five years ago to live with her daughter. Survived by sister Ida Hoskin son Des Moines four daughters H N Crosby St Paul Dolph Tarbell H R Skinner Ottumwa and J Riley Chadwick Des Moines. 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Monroe County News report. Mr and Mrs G T Harn visited Des Moines Monday to spend the week with their daughter Ernest Kurtzweil and family.
Mr. Bishop recalls parcel post and mail order shaping small town life with money orders and secret catalogs passed from home to home. He notes economic ups and downs affected mail volume, with last year posting record mail. After retirement he will devote himself to farming as Lee Hiatt fills Route One until a new carrier is chosen by the civil service commission.
A group including Virgil and Cliff Easter Ernie McGuire and Dee Houser captured an 80 pound gray timber wolf on the old Stark Mc Coy place northwest of Moravia Sunday morning. The wolf killed sheep in the area and was killed after a chase with hounds. Hunters received about 100 dollars raised by local farmers in addition to a county bounty.
Trustees of the Methodist church sponsor a fried chicken supper with homemade ice cream on Thursday evening September 4 in the church basement to fund repairs and improvements at the parsonage and church.
Establishes Office Ward has been received here that Dr Wiley Rountree has opened an office at San Angelo Texas a city of some 40000 population Dr Rountree and Mrs Rountree the former Jackie Winslet are now living at San Angelo.
The Future Farmers of America held Monday evening discussions on plans for the Fall Festival. Members set a goal to exhibit at the festival and planned what each would bring. They also talked about a plowing match stand and a trip to Waterloo, including bringing a team and poultry team.
Antonis Lodge No 262 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Monday evening September 1. Visiting brothers are welcome. C A Burton W M. M attended the state fair woods on Tuesday.
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