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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
Dear Roscoe reports a chaotic production week with multiple broken machines delaying pages. editors scramble to fix linotype and stitcher parts while placing ads on the front page, warning of staffing strains and a growing need for reinforcements.
More than one hundred people attended the annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner hosted by the United Brethren Ladies Aid on Thursday. Mrs. E. G. Hawk chaired the event. 24 women and girls from Centerville Albisher Ottumwa and other areas prepared and served the meal.
Hazel Hellyer and Jessadine Laws hosted a Monday evening pre-nuptial shower at the Lawn home for Reverta Laws. Classmate guests enjoyed guessing games and bingo. The wedding is planned for Christmas Day.
Guests at the Tillmont home included Mr and Mrs Roberts and daughter Rita of Ft Desines, and Mr and Mrs Keith Roth with children Janet and Jerry of Des Moines. Mr and Mrs MH Johnson were in Albia Monday.
The body of Mrs Preston S Hiatt 81 of Phoenix Ariz formerly of Moravia will be brought to Turner Funeral Home Moravia Wednesday Funeral services 2 30 p m Friday at the Methodist Church with Rev E L Pullman officiating Burial will be in Moravia cemetery Mrs Hiatt born May 16 1860 in Appa hoose county near Hiattaville daughter of John and Margaret Scott formerly Miss Frances Cordelia Scott married to Preston S Hiatt on Nov 10 1880 lived in the area except nine years in Wyoming until her husband died in 1934 grandchildren and great grandchildren survive son Ray Hiatt of Phoenix three daughters Maude Wales Phoenix Etta Curtis and Merle Hudedame Wheatland Wyoming a sister Mrs Will Van Zant Centerville and many relatives body remains at Turner Funeral Home until time of service
Dayton Dotson, fresh from Ft Des Moines, passed the army physical but will not enter active duty until after Christmas. The delay postpones service into the new year.
F. F. A. boys and sponsor John Gashwiler picked corn on the McDonald farm south of Iconium last Saturday. Participants included James Herron Duane Wood Carl Tisue Donald Nash Dale Derby Paul McNair Joe McDonald and Forrest.
Mr and Mrs Versal Hough and Bobby Dean host relatives in Eddyville for Thanksgiving. A noon turkey dinner was served with all the trimmings. Attendees included A J Brown and Osa, Lloyd Beaty and family, Loyd Brown and family, Russell Brown and family, Birdie Main and Dwight and Herbert, Charles Hough, Lyle Hough at Camp Robinson, Ivan Boyer, John Hickman, Ira Fisher, Glen Fowler and Lois Irene, Vernal Hough and Bobby Dean.
Chester Broshar reports the sale of a Moravia area farm to Dwight Glicke of Rockford Ill. The 108 acre U G Turner farm lies on the north side of the Tconium Moravia road two miles west of town. Glicke found the ad in the Union and called to confirm the purchase. Broshar notes other farms are listed for sale in the Union classifieds.
Moravia Independent boys and girls opened the season with a win and a loss in a doubleheader against Mystic teams. Girls fell 34 to 10 as Moravia fought hard against a fast passing outfit. Boys rebounded from an early deficit to win 17 to 18, led by standout Brees as Moravia controlled the late stages. Further games are planned with Unionville this Friday.
Dr. Marshall D. Huston has resumed his medical practice in Centerville after several weeks away following an automobile accident.
The annual Thanksgiving gathering at the Jess Gladfelder home was enjoyed by many including Mr and Mrs Roy Hiatt Mr and Mrs Floyd Davison Mr and Mrs Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene Mr and Mrs Trenton Gladfelder Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder and sons Kermit and Kester Mr and Mrs Guy Mc Kern Hannah Gladfelder Mr and Mrs Cliff Kaster and Patty Mr and Mrs Newton Long and Jean Mr and Mrs Raymond Perry Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder Mr and Mrs Earl Main Mr and Mrs Orval Mason Knoxville Myre Leann Main Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder and sons Robert Charles and Gene and Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder The men hunted and the women played games during the afternoon.
Regular Band Auxiliary meeting scheduled Friday at 2 30 p m in the music room. G Firkins recently discharged after a week in Kirksville Missouri, returning home Sunday. Friends express concern and wish him a speedy recovery. His son George Firkins was in Kirksville Sunday to bring him home.
U B aid menu shows meat loaf with cranberries mashed potatoes and kraut green beans cheese hominy grape salad hot biscuits honey date pudding whipped cream bread and coffee.
Rev G E MacCannon of Dea Moinea addressed the United Brethren church after a joint Otterbein Guild and Women's Missionary Society meeting. The message centered on I Believe in a Christian Home a Sanctuary in a Troubled World, with music and prayers led by Mrs M K Blackman, Mrs George Talbott, and Rosemary Main at the piano.
My and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shellquist and families entertained Sew and Solub families at a rock party at the Wilson home on Thanksgiving evening. High score for the evening went to Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Harold Mason. Ice cream and cookies were served at the close. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante and Ronald Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. John VanZante, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Main, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jond and son, Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Magon, Gene Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shellquist and son Francis, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and sons John, James, and Paul.
Announcement by Mrs. F A Miller Appanoose County Christmas Seal chairman that Margaret Ward will head the 1941 Christmas Seal campaign in Moravia. The tradition of buying and using Christmas Seals to combat tuberculosis is celebrated as a democratic civic act backed by National State and local TB associations.
Private Wayne Blumer of the 1209th C. A. 8. U. writes to his parents and Mrs. Fred Blumer from Pina Camp New York. He describes travel from Fort Eustis via Virginia Washington D C and Des Moines, notes snow, cold, and clothes, mentions meeting families, camp layout three miles long, and his wish to return home for New Years. He compares Des Moines to Iowa and says he is 760 miles from Chicago.
A wartime public health appeal urges stronger effort against tuberculosis. It notes Christmas Seals funding supports 1942 education, case finding, and prevention programs to strengthen health defense during national stress.
The Appanoose County Ministerial Association will hold a Christmas program next Monday from 10 to 11 30 p m at Centerville Baptist church. Devotions by Reverend Floyd W Dorris and an address The Nativity by Hon J R Barkley of Moulton. Rev Lester Strubhar will speak on The Meaning of the Incarnation with special music and a layman reading. Laymen of the county are invited. Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Brain include Earl Brain family Hedrick and Albert Brain with Miss Annie Brain.
Mr and Mrs Richard Morrison of Mone Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Robert Rueschaw of Chicago The couple plans a forthcoming wedding Miss Morrison is known locally as the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E A Luse from the area
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller hosted Thanksgiving dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Van Lemaster Mr and Mrs Francis Miller Mr and Mrs Karl Fischer and daughters Beverly and Karleen Meder Dinan and Mrs May Fischer as attendees.
Hougal Coulson, 83, died at his Moravia home in the early hours Tuesday from a heart attack while sleeping. He had been in poor health since his wife’s death in September and was found by family. Born December 4, 1857, in Appanoose County, he lived his life in the area, retiring from farming in 1922 and moving to Moravia. Survived by four daughters, 11 grandchildren, two brothers, and preceded by his wife and one son Carl. Funeral at Moravia Church of Christ Thursday at 1:20 p.m. with Rev. Hastie. burial in Moravia cemetery.
Laura Lee Silvers and Miss Jean Shirley Albert spent Friday and Friday night with Albert’s J W Alberta home. They journeyed Saturday to Mt Pleasant to visit former schoolmate Betty Hall and Olive Miltenberger. Jean Shirley returned to Lamont Sunday to teach. Kensington club gatherings hosted by G B Johnson and by Mrs Johnson with roll call on U S Army Camps and Hitler’s Plans for South America discussed. Thanksgiving visits tied to Ames and Callen family in Fairfield Stockport and Neapethy connections.
Eva Runnells entertained at a six family dinner Sunday at her Moravia home. Guests included her children and grandchildren: Raymond and Lulu Ann Runnells, Clarence and Donna Mae Keltner, Donald and Ronald, Pearl and Faul Runnells, Ralph and Charles Runnells, Charles Hiatt, Floyd and Boyd Runnells, and Lewis Miller. Cora Main was in Centerville Saturday.
The Blue and White resume play on Thursday on the local hard court facing Numa's girls and boys teams after Thanksgiving. Numa girls are reigning state champions and Numa boys are described as strong. The tax on admissions changes. 1 cent per 10 cents for local students, 8 cents for visiting students and rural eighth graders admitted free with 8 cent tax. Next home game hosts Mystic teams on Tuesday.
R. C. Wilson was elected Worshipful Master of the Moravia Masonic lodge at the annual officers election held Monday evening. He will succeed O. A. Burton. Other officers named include Lloyd Rose as Senior Warden, Don Pettibone as Junior Warden, John Dille as treasurer, J. D. Mines as secretary. Frank Swaim was reelected for a 3-year term as trustee. Plans discussed for installation on January 2 with Eastern Stars invited to join. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Mary Ann Burns infant daughter of Glen and Doris Burns of four miles east of Moravia was buried at Unionville cemetery at 10 30 a m on Wednesday. The infant was born Tuesday.
Richard Main of the U S Navy arrived here on Thanksgiving day for a nine day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Main west of town and with other relatives. Richard is located at the Brooklyn Navy Yards in New York.
Notice of the regular Eastern Star meeting on Tuesday evening December 9. Election of officers to be held, with Margaret Callen serving as secretary.
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