FIGHT NEWS NOTES AND FURLOUGHS FROM WAR EFFORT
In the fight report Mrs. Marvin Gardner receives a cablegram from her husband with hopeful news of action in European battles and a stated intent to sail home soon. Corporal Keith Sawyer arrives from Colorado Springs for a three day furlough to visit his parents. Other notes update Claude Sharp’s home furlough and changes in ranks and lengths of leave for several service members. Private Donald Nash and Dwight Clark are listed with updated addresses and unit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Roscoe Day Receives Army Discharge After WWI Service
Roscoe Day returns home from World War I after four years in the Army. He served overseas three years and nine and a half months, landing in Italy with the 34th Division and later working on Stars and Stripes in France and Germany. Day grew up in Moravia and began work at the Union office at age ten, ending his service as Technician Fourth Grade and make-up man on the Germany edition of Stars and Stripes. He recalls evacuating Strasbourg on January 3 as a career highlight and helped publish an army newspaper in three languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraviana
Roscoe Day
Italy
Anzio
Beachhead
Sixth Corps
Stars and Stripes
France
Germany
Roscoe
Moravia
Army
Hold 19th annual Coulson reunion held at Centerville Park
The 19th Coulson reunion gathered August 23, 1945 at Centerville City Park with 33 attendees. A cooperative noon dinner preceded a business meeting. Lewis Rouse was elected president Mintia Shoemaker vice president and Opal Stevens secretary treasurer. Afternoon program included songs prayers and music by several Coulson family members with visitors Ella Foster Calar and Kittie Wilson among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Centerville
Lewis Rouse
Dent
Mintia Shoemaker
Opal Stevens
America
E. W. Coulson
Ethel Stevens
Louise
Doris
Verna Roosa
Ireta Stevens
Callen Girls
Mabel Coulson
C. L. Callen
Lillie
Sylvia
Elsie Callen
EB. W. Coulson
W. B. Coulson
I. 8. McCann
C. L. Coulson
Donia
Verna Violet
Sam Kirkham
Rhian Swan
Hugh
Bertha
Scott McDonald
Charles Johnson
Martha
Edith Coulson
B. BR. McCann
Ireta
Ethel
Ella Foster
Calar
Kittie Wilson
Mrs E O Tucker to teach at Centerville Junior High
Mrs E O Tucker, who recently presented a pupil recital at Moravia Methodist church, has accepted a position to teach English and music in Centerville Junior High. The term begins Tuesday September 4. She leads the Women’s Department of the Moravia Fall Festival with Mrs E Hawk to oversee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. GO
Tucker
Centerville
E. O. Tucker
Moravia Methodist Church
Moravia
E. Hawk
Gary Tharp Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Grandparents
Gary Tharp, son of Mrs. Smith Tharp, observed his fourth birthday Friday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tharp as guests. He then went home with his grandparents for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Tharp
Smith Tharp
Ben Tharp
Gary
Memorial services for Pfc Eugene G Main held in Moravia
Full program for the annual festival memorials honors Pfc Eugene G Main killed in action June 8 on Okinawa. Services at Church of Christ Moravia with Rev Kenneth Hunt. burial at Main Station cemetery with Moravia American Legion. Turner Funeral Home in charge. He was 22 years old. He married Mary Frances Broshar in 1940 and left behind wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Eugene G. Main
Church of Christ In
Moravia
Kenneth Hunt
Kellerton
Iowa
Main Station
Charles Broshar
Frances
Secretary of War
Pfc
Okinawa
Eugene
Fort Knox
Kentucky
States
Hawaiian Islands
Mariana Islands
Hysham
Montana
Christ
Christian Church
Mary Frances Broshar
Theodore Broshar
Umion
Ann
Larry Eugene
Birdie Main
Opal Harris
Des Moines
Trene Fowler
New 3Haron
Gaylord
Unionville
Herbert
Centeville
Dwight
Pacific
Andy Brown
Iconium
Rube Main
E. C. Tucker
F. R. Jolly
Cody
Luse
Mra
Glen Fowler
Lois
New Sharon
Ray Harris
Patty
Joyce
Jaylord Main
Joanne
Herbert Main
Floyd
Virgil
John Broshar
Frank Houser
Dorothy
Doris
Bill Sager
Centerville
Lloyd Beatty
Carol
Donnie Ray
Marshalltown
Earl Purvis
Laura Purvig
Duke Darrah
Seymour
Anna Purvis
Fr. Morgan
Cola
Emil Broshar
Charlotte
Exline
Card of Thanks from the Main Family
The family expresses deep appreciation to friends for kindness and sympathy, to the American Legion and Auxiliary, and for floral offerings during their time of bereavement. Names listed include Mrs. Birdie Main, Mrs. Eugene Main, Carol Ann and Larry, Max and Mrs. Glen Fowler, Ar and Mrs. Ray Harris, My and Mrs. Gaylord Main, Fife, Dwight Main, and Herbert Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Birdie Main
Eugene Main
Carol Ann
Larry
Max
Glen Fowler
Ray Harris
Gaylord Main
Fife
Dwight Main
Herbert Main
Walter Clark Celebrates Birthday at Optional Family Gathering
Walter Clark observed his birthday Sunday with all the children home for the affair. Attending were Mrs. Charley Main and son Billy of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Harrett and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Klotz of Hinkley, UL, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clark of Moravia, Mrs. Ray Jones of Ottawa and Irene Buckalow. Mrs. Winnie McIntire baked the birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Charley Main
Billy
Kansas City
Audrey Harrett
Harley Klotz
Hinkley
Harold Clark
Moravia
Ray Jones
Otttawa
Irene Buckalow
Winnie McIntire
46th Annual Boyer Reunion Held at F A Boyer Grove
The 46th annual Boyer reunion was held at the F A Boyer grove on August 21 with about 100 attending. A dinner followed by a program of songs recitations and talks and a brief business meeting concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Boyer Grove
Bessie Boshak Public Sale Near Moravia Details Read
Bessie Boshak will hold a public sale of household goods this Thursday afternoon three miles south of Moravia on No 60. For details see advertisement in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Boshak
Moravia
Obituary Mrs Neva Gibson
Neva Armada Stewart born August 24 1891 in Mulvane Kansas died August 5 1945 at age 53. She married Scott R Gibson in 1911 and had seven children Margaret Hayes Ruth Cummings Stewart Gibson George Gibson John Gibson Bill Gibson Beth Alene who died in infancy. Survived by husband two brothers five grandsons and five nephews. She moved to Mitchellville Iowa in 1944 following her husband death and was active in Mt Zion Methodist Protestant church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Armada Stewart
Margaret
Quinby
Stewart
Mulvane
Kansas
Indisnola
Iowa
Scott R. Gibson
Andrew
Margaret Gibson
Margaret Hayes
Moravia
Ruth Cummings
Newton
Gibson
Greenville
South Carolina
George Gibson
Mitchellville
Joh N. Gibson
Dyersburg
Tennessee
Bill R. Gibson
Oakland
California
Beth Alene
Joe Stewart
Carlisle
Bill Stewart
Ottumwa
First Baptist Church
Summerset
Mt. Zion
Thanks for floral tributes shown during mother’s illness
The Gibson Children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers and kindness during their mother’s illness and passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Church Services and Schedules With Church Leaders
Local church notices list multiple congregations with service times and leaders. Carreae United Brethren and Church of Christ announce Sunday Bible School 10:00 a.m. and Divine Communion 10:50 a.m. plus various evening services. Methodist Church notes morning worship and evening programs led by Pastor L. Bawbee and Mrs Hawes, with prayer meetings, choir practice, and youth activities scheduled. Wesley Chapel shows worship at 9:46 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Virgil Dooley and an 8:00 p.m. evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren G. M. Ene
Sharph
Donald Jones
Forrest Main
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Winnie DuVall
Divine Communion
Methodist Church
L. B. Bawee
Delmar Dowd
Hawes
Wesley Chapel
Virgil
Dooley
Iconium Circuit ESTHER and Church Activities
In Iconium Circuit Esther, BABB, Pastor Tennium leads services with 10 00 a m Church School led by Clarence Whitehead and 11515 address. Morning Worship at 400 ppm and Fairview area services follow with separate church school led by Mrs Carl temia and a 8 00 p m Evening Service. Prayer meetings Thursday evenings at 5200 location. Worship Service at 10 50 a m and church school at 8 00 p m with Mi Y F activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Ztemia
Mi. Y
Nazarene Church Service and Reunion Notice
Church events listed with W E Burd pastor and M H Johnson superintendent. Morning and evening worship services set, Thursday prayer and Bible study. The Eepy family annual reunion to be held at Centarivile on Sunday September 2, notice included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eepy
Centarivile Eet
Memorial Services For Eugene Wilcox
Memorial services for First Lieutenant Eugene Wilcox, officially declared dead Aug. 12, 1945, in a plane crash over Lorient, France, will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. L B Hawes in charge. Floral tributes hand to Turner funeral home before the service. Family to meet at Turner home before church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wilcox
Lorient
France
Methodist
L. B. Hawes
Turner Funeral Home
Turner
Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor in Moravia Park
The Moravia park event last Thursday hosted a Boy Scout Court of Honor with Scoutmaster Frank Winans honored for 16 years of service. Troop 28 Centerville won the Lions Club plaque for advancement and attendance as Harold Prow presented it. Denver Flowers was introduced as the new Scout Field Executive for the area by Judge Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Moravia Park
Troy Adams
Scoutminster
Scout
Parente
Moulton
Centerville
Moravia
Bent
Epee
Tavis
Gale
cAnelly
Gentville
Advancement Committee
Appanoose County
Troop 28
Lions’ Club
Harold Prow
Winans
Frank Winans
Waldo Imus
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Imus
Denver Flowers
Judge Simmons
Enrollment Tops 257 in Moravia Public Schools
First week of classes brings total Moravia enrollment to 257 with 108 in grade and 149 in high school. Grade breakdown lists Pre-primary 22, first 9, second 9, third 12, fourth 12, fifth 18, sixth 10, seventh 10, eighth 14. Freshmen 38, sophomores 39, juniors 36, seniors 36. Vocational agriculture 43, manual training 6, teacher training 18, home economics 37, typing I 40, typing II 19, shorthand 20. Several teachers reside at home with detailed arrangements including Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. McDonough, Codyne Luse, Murdeena Wilson, Grace Luse, and others aided by Supt. Hickman and Mrs. Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Morgan
McDonough
Codyne Luse
Murdeena Wilson
Grace Luse
L. B. Hawes
M. H. Elson
Miami
Moravia Flat Brown Reunion Subsidized by Union Gift
A Moravia City Park gathering titled The Flat Brown Reunion will be held on Sunday September 9 1945. A subscription to the Moravia Union makes a welcome gift.
Moravia Tankman Pictured in Philippines Battle Scene
Sgt. Paul 8 Burns of Moravia and four Iowa buddies pose on an M-7 tank on Cebu Island in the Philippines. The photo was taken after 82 days of fighting to liberate the island, with Burns listed as the son of Mrs. Obe Burns of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Paul 8. Burns
Obe Burns
Iowa
Cebu Island
Philippines
Ottumwa
Sgt
Paul Burns
John Parcel Passes Away at 87 in Moravia
John Parcel died Thursday at his grandson Charles Parcel’s home in Moravia where he had made his residence since last April. He was 87. Survived by daughters Mrs. Clarence Parcel of Austin Minnesota and Mrs. Dave Kerby of Centerville and sons J L Parcel and Alfred of Centerville. His wife and four children preceded him in death. Funeral services were Sunday at Sharon Chapel southeast Centerville by Rev. Walter Sparks, under Curner Funeral Home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manley Parcel
Charles Parcel
Moravia
Clarence Parcel
Austin Minn
Dave Kerby
Centerville
J. L. Parcel
Alfred
Sharon Chapel
Walter Sparks
Curner
Rex and Jean Rinehart to entertain at Fall Festival
Rex and Jean Rinehart called at the Union office Friday and are listed for the Golden Wedding program Thursday afternoon and a half hour show Friday evening at the Fall Festival. J T. Day was seen uptown. Moravia Locker Plant advertises Saturday night Sept 1 locker boxes for rent. public viewing soon with date to watch for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Jean Rinehart
Union
Moravia
Sooperative Dinner at Chambers Home
A cooperative dinner Sunday at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chambers honored their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. John L. Chambers and children Helen Barbara and Jack of Dallas Texas. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hunter Blakesburg Jayne Joellyn Gerry Frank Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ballew Moulton Sic and Mrs. George Ballew Judith Ann Indianapolis Indiana Miss Betty Ballew Chicago Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Wynes Albia Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fischer Beverly Karlene Mrs. Elsie Martin Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson Moravia Mr. and Mrs. Hal Waughop Mr. and Mrs. George Hiner and Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Callen Centerville Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams Kenneth Sonny Dr. W. S. Chester Albia Chester Bros h ar Lester Brain Leonard Palmer Howard Smith Pearl Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
J. F. Chambers
John L. Chambers
Helen
Barbara
Jack
Dallas
Texas
Gerald Hunter
Jayne
Joellyn
Gerry Frank
Blakesburg
Richard Ballew
Moulton
Sic
George Ballew
Judith Ann
Indianapolis
Paul Callen
Centerville
Elmer Williams
Kenneth
Sonny
W. S. Chester
Albia
Chester Broshar
Lester Brain
Leonard Palmer
Howard Smith
Pearl Hiatt
Family Gathering Honors Roscoe Day at J T Day Home
A cooperative dinner was held at the J T Day residence Sunday to honor Roscoe Day who returned home Thursday after serving three and one half years overseas. Attendees included Roscoe Day, Miss Margaret Maxson, Marion Adams and Donald, W A Day and Kathleen, Robert Day, Sarnest Day and Charmian, Ka Day and Donna, Russell Day, Effie Wilkinson, Jake Day and Carol Lee, Otella Albright, J T Day and Leila, with afternoon callers Bob Day Guy Day and Mrs Hamill and son from South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Day
J. T. Day
Roscoe Day
Margaret Maxson
Adel
Marion Adams
Donald
Bloomfield
W. A. Day
Kathleen
Robert Day
Sarnest Day
Charmian
Ka Day
Donna
Russell Day
Effie Wilkinson
Ottumwa
Jake Day
Carol Lee
Otella Albright
Leila
Bob Day
Guy Day
Hamil
South Dakota
Card of Thanks from J. T. Day
J. T. Day thanks friends and neighbors for cards letters and flowers during illness and for other kindnesses. Your support is greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Day
Reception for Teachers at Moravia Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hosts a reception honoring Moravia Public Schools teachers Friday night at 8 00 p m. All invited. Also notices bids to operate a switchboard from October 1 1945 to October 1 1946 with bids due by September 10 1946. Board may accept or reject any bid. S Argo, Secretary Moravia Iowa RED No 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Moravia
Seconium
Town
Atueco House
S. Argo
Secre Moravia
Iowa
RED
Rosemary Main and Russell Strunk Wed in Centerville
Rosemary Main daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Main Moravia and Russell Ivan Strunk son of Mr and Mrs D L Strunk Udell were married Sunday August 26 at eleven at Centerville First Baptist Church. Rev Childs performed the single ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville First Baptist Church
Rosemary Main
Forrest Main
Moravia
Russell Ivan Strunk
D. L. Strunk
Udell
Childs
Lester Strunk
Apua
Moravia High School
Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co
John Fletcher College
Oukalooza
Oskaloosa Manufacturing Company
Oskaloosa
Appanoose County
Unionville
Iowa
Wilbur Miller
Lester
Strunk
Betty Strunk
Eleanor Miller
Hell
Clear Lake
Crowley Reunion Held At Moravia Home
The annual Crowley reunion met Sunday at Fred Hammond’s Moravia home. Officers were reelected at the business session after a basket dinner: Elmer Selix as president, Brae Hammond as vice president, and Elmer Selix as secretary and treasurer. Attendees included Melissa Crawley Udell, John Selix Unionville, Ralph Ewing Holton Kansas, and many others from Centerville Lovilla Albia Des Moines Columbia and Illinois. The 1948 reunion was voted to be held in Moravia Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawley
Crowley
Fred Hammond
Moravia
Elmer Selix
Brae Hammond
Melissa Crawley
Udell
John Selix
Unionville
Ralph Ewing
Holton
Kansas
Deibert Reynolds
Charlene
Shira Oines
Bill May
Columbia
Ralph Conley
Des Moines
Carl Gladson
Lovilla
Viola and
Doyle
Lloyd Selix
Frances Selix
Jane Ann
Centerville
Viola Taft
Albia
Hugh Crawley
Lloyd
James
Viola
Audrey Harriett
Illinois
Marve Lockman
Max Hammond
Moravia Pari
Moravia Fall Festival and Poultry Show Program Preview
The paper outlines the 40th Moravia Fall Festival and 12th Appanoose County Poultry Club Show with daily events. On Thursday Sept 6 at 2:00 pm the horse pulling contest starts, plus Golden Wedding Day. Friday is Farm Bureau Day. Saturday Legion Day with an afternoon program and a flag dedication to close the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County Poultry Club
Farm Bureau
Legion Day
Drowned Toddler Larry Nash Found in Stock Tank
The community mourns as 18 month old Larry Dwight Nash, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nash, is found drowned in a stock tank at the Nash home near Moravia. He was discovered by his mother around 8:30 a m after leaving the house briefly. Despite a physician’s hour of effort, revival failed. He is survived by parents, a sister Janet, three grandparents, and three great grandparents. The body rests at Turner funeral home. This follows a prior family tragedy in June 1944 involving Kerneth Argo in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dwight Nash
James Nash
Moravia
Nash
Janet
Bert Nash
Ames
Harley Tisue
Walter Lemaster
Belle Sheldon
Tconium
Neale Nash
Turner Funer
Kerneth Argo
Roy Argo
Argo
Callen Family Holds 22nd Annual Reunion at Moravia Park
The 22nd Callen reunion gathered August 25 1945 in Moravia City park with a noon picnic and an afternoon program featuring clarinet duets by Naomi and Leta Stevens and music by Ireta and Ethel Stevens. Officers elected were President Orrin Callen Secretary Anna Callen and Treasurer Vinei Coulson. A long list of family members attended including the Callens and Coulsons and area relatives. The next reunion is planned for Centerville park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. S. Callen
Lilly
Sylvia
Elsia
Haley Scott
John Stevens
Naomi
Leta
Ireta
Ethel
A. S. Callen
Bessie
Clinton Albertson
Robert
Lois
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
C. D. Coulson
Sharon
Sheryl
Marie Cole
Colin
W. C. Coulson
J. E. Callen
Zell Callen
Joan
Gilbert Woodcock
Miriam
Carol
Patricia
Marve Lockman
Fred Callen
Anna
Norris Callen
Marvin
Orrin Callen
Calleen
Larry
H. F. Shoemaker
Rosa Spears
Gilbert Callen
Beverly Doria
Richard
Mayme Callen
Elbert Moore
Mildred
DeWayne
Billy
Joann
Algia Derby
Centerville Park
Stork Birth Announcement for Chaplain Tarr
Chaplain and Mrs. Burton Tarr of West Palm Beach Fla announce the birth of a son named David Burton Tarr born Tuesday August 28 Chaplain Tarr is stationed at Morrison Field Florida Mrs Tarr is the daughter of Mr Wim Burus of Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Tarr F
West Palm Beach
Fla
Agd David Burton
Tarr
Morrison Field
Florida
Its. Wim. Burus
Moravia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude Sharp
Donald H. Nash
Care
San Francisco
Dwight H. Clark
Naval Training and Distr
Shoemaker
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A.M
Roze
W. M. J. D. Mines
BOYER
Neva Gibson
Carreae
Esther, Babb
Pastor Tennium
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
BOY Scouts
Anne Seeley
Chenette
Bill Harris
Barcarold
Offenbach
Vince’ Romberg
United Nations
Shostakovich
Skornicka Hynin
God
Beethoven
John Parcel
J. T
Russell Strunk
Larry Nash
Carl VanZante
U. B. Church
Hiatt
Catherine ‘Hiatt
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