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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
3
The Moravia Times previews the upcoming Fall Festival and Moravia school news. Editors boast first edition next week and urge high participation in exhibits. Staff plan note pads and pencils for correspondents and announce a 100 percenters bonus to be published next week.
Moravia reopens Red Cross projects as volunteers are asked to knit socks sweaters and garments for service members. Mra John Veach chairing outlines needs for men women and girls slips ajamas and comforters with blankets and buttons to be donated at Veach Implement Store under sponsorship of the American Legion Auxiliary.
An exhibit led by Mrs. Tom Cameron as chairman will feature wedding pictures old and new as part of the women’s division at the Fall Festival. Entries are due by Wednesday night and Thursday. No premiums are offered.
Applications for new gasoline books are now available at banks, gas stations, and distribution offices per Iver Bartlett ration office clerk. Fill blanks completely and attach the back of the old A book. Send to the ration office. do not visit the office for books. Deadline dates apply: Sept 16 for applications and Sept 22 for issuance. Mr and Mrs Allen Bullar of Atlantic visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar for a few days.
Final preparations underway for the Far Festival judging with Mrs. T. R. Gord ner urging Moravia town and farm women to register entries by 1 p.m. Friday. Judging begins after entries close. Listed judges include Mrs. Margery Tracy, Mrs. Clyde McDonald, Mrs. Stella Carter and numerous department heads across centerpiece, rugs, girls, flowers, canned goods, quilts, home arts, pet parade, pastry, school exhibits, and hobby divisions.
Women of the Methodist WSCS will serve dinner at the church basement Saturday Sept 9 during the Fail Festival. Festival visitors have been invited to rest at the church during the festival.
Moravia schools report an enrollment of 254 with 97 in grades and 167 in the high school. The largest class is freshmen at 43, followed by sophomores 41, juniors 39, and seniors 34. W. B. Scarcliff, superintendent, announced the resignation of Eleanor Clay and new hire Eileen McCormick of Lucas. A 42 passenger bus delivery was postponed due to labor issues. existing buses cover all three routes.
At the church Donald Jones acts as Superintendent for Church School at 10:00 a.m. Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. The WMS meets with Mrs Louise Oehler Friday afternoon. Official Board meets Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the church.
The church schedules Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Superintendent Winnie DuVall, Communion at 10:50 a.m. A Christian Endeavor meeting is at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. A preaching service is planned for September 10. Everyone is welcome.
The Methodist Church page lists services led by Pastor L B Hawes with a full week schedule. Church School at 11:00 a.m. is supervised by Mrs D E Bishop, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., children's meeting at 4:30 p.m., Intermediate League at 2:15 p.m., Youth Fellowship at 7:15 p.m., choir practice Friday at 6 p.m. Wesley Chapel morning worship at 9:45 a.m. and Church School at 10:46 a.m. led by Virgil Dooley. Everyone is invited.
The Church of the Nazarene Jay with Pastor Phipps hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek singing planned at the U.8 church Wednesday and Thursday with Y P S Mia Jay8 Phipps presiding.
Teenium Church of Christ led by Rubyn F. Jones offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Divine Communion at 10:55 a.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. sermon by the minister announced.
Six members of the Moravia Women's Society of Christian Service attended the county WSCS meeting at the Centerville Methodist church Tuesday. A business fund devotional meeting followed by a cooperative dinner at noon. Attendees were Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs. Stella Carter, Mrs. B. E. Glick, Mrs. W. B. Scarclift and Bernadine Bishop.
The Rev Jay Phipps, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, was renamed to this church at the annual district assembly in Mason City August 25 28 500 delegates attended Remiss Redfidt of Council Bluffs was installed district superintendent. Rev Dy Powers named general superintendent in June. Rev Raymond Gierson Davenport elected new district N Y P S president. Attending from Moravia were the Rev and Mrs Jay S Phipps Mrs M H Johnson Stella Jarvis and Rosemary Main.
Clara Selby aged 77 died after a year with paralysis at her daughter's home east of Moravia. Funeral at Church of Christ Moravia with Rev. Donald McKay. burial in Eslinger cemetery. Born July 14 1867 near Brompton Monroe County. married Charles Selby February 9 1886. Survived by daughter Mrs VanDorin one son Milo Selby six grandchildren five great grandchildren two sisters and a brother.
Robert Shelquist leaves for Miami for advanced radio training and ship assignment. Carl W. Hiatt and Clair Hiatt stationed at Farragut Idaho and Great Lakes Illinois. Clifford Stocker promoted to sergeant with 966 FA Bn. John R. Wood finishes basic at Camp Stewart and moves to Camp Haan. Jack McKern furlough from Camp Hood to Kentucky. James Teddy Wakefield stationed at Camp Lee QM School. Bill Luse ends Ft. Crook course and heads to Ft. Leonard Wood. Roy E. Lovell departs for San Francisco enroute to Honolulu after three weeks with relatives.
First Lt. Max M. Stover of Moravia Iowa received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving as lead bombardier with a B-24 Liberator group of the 16th Air Force. On July 2 1944 he directed bombing of a key Hungary communications center despite poor visibility and heavy anti aircraft fire.
March selections include Biga Bennett Overture Little Gypsy Yoder March Shadwell Richards Waltz Vera Bennett Dance Gyral Bennett March Commanding Officer Frangkiser Circus Parade Yoder Waltz Janet Bennett March of the Trojans Van Buskirk Knighthood Bennett Hymn Now Thank We All Our God Cruger Star Spangled Banner provide a catalog of titles and composers for a concert program in a period style.
The annual Foster reunion will be held in Centerville city park on Sunday, September 3. The Hiatt family reunion is planned at Centerville park in September.
A Sunday gathering August at the Charles Argo store in Iconium drew seventy relatives and friends after rain blocked plans in the grove. Attendees included H A Lemaster Adolph Lemaster G D Argo J D Minnis Bert Rinehart and many Argo family members plus service members Ka Argo Eckert Argo Donald Whitehead Francis Argo George Hellyer George Haines Lewis Rinehart and others.
Thirty seven Coulson family members gathered for the 18th reunion on Thursday August 24 at Centerville ark. Officers elected were Bethel McDonald president Maude Tomlin vice president and Opal Stevens secretary treasurer. A program of songs readings and a cooperative dinner followed with many Coulson relatives listed as attendees.
The Moravia Fall Festival committee unveils a three day program for the 39th annual event on Sept 7 8 and 9 featuring home talent acts Tracy the Clown Juggler Andrews the Ventriloquist and Jerry Dugan a De Brum orchestra with Will Lowery. Friday highlights include a Moravia school band concert and a stage show with Tracy and Andrews. Saturday showcases two act stunting by Bob and Mae Morris aquabalance performers and a Morrell chorus concert in Ottumwa, followed by more band performances. The festival opens Thursday with a doll and pet parade at 7 30 p m a service star dedication and a canna project program.
Children entering the pet parade contest should meet at Gardner and Son store Thursday evening September 7 at 7 30 p m for the start of the parade the committee said.
Mrs. Fred Blumenstock presides as Moravia library board champions the project. Music by Moravia school band and double quartet opens the dedication. Father Reitz of Centerville delivers Religion and Patriotism. Rev L B Hawes of Moravia introduces him. Rosemary Main sings Ave Maria and Ellanor Sewell reads. Bernard F Meyers presents an agriculture talk. Talks by Mrs ain, Missey Ward, and Miss Lillia Callen. Boy Scouts Troop 40 hold a flag lowering at sunset over three festival days. Saturday features children races and contests at 3 30 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDonald near Iconium report Corporal Joe McDonald is missing in action over Los Negros in the southwest Pacific with the Army Air Corps. He is the second son lost. their son William was killed in Italy July 24, and John serves in France. A gold star dedication for William is planned, and the Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to him for injuries causing his death.
Vesey Lathen, a machinist mate in the navy, and Mrs. Lathen of San Diego California announce the birth of a daughter on August 26. The child has been named Genera Florence. Ves is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen of Moravia.
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