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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
1
A Moravia scout troop meeting concluded with only four members in attendance. The note, shared with a lighthearted tone, mentions four boys and motherly reactions, plus comments on winter plans, weather, and local community tasks such as packing paper for shipment.
Director Ellanor Sewell announces the crew for the junior class play Thumbs Up with Jack Tuttle Bill Wilson Dale Lawes Bernard Casebolt Bob Rosencrants as stage crew and DeWayne Moore Jay Wilson Lynn Fenton on ticket sales. Committees include publicity Rosalee Zimmerman chair Mary Louise Mc Nair Twalla Smith Maxine Smith public relations Daisy McCrory chair and Geraldine Hiner Maxine Scott Roberta Coltram Dorothy Lockman costume Carlota Mikels Ruth Taylor Ruth Irelan makeup Beatrice Johnson Bonestad Danel promoters Norleen Sanders Helen Turner and house committee Wileen Coady chair Margie Sullivan Floyd Caster Ed Cormeny.
New officers elected for the Junior Christian Endeavor society of the United Brethren church are Mary Rose Main president Delma June Veach vice president Onella Whicker secretary and Donna Weailes treasurer The group met for a party at the home of Mrs Zell Callen Friday evening with Mrs M K Blackman as assistant hostess Committees appointed included look out committee Max Hammond Joan Dille Hoyt McKern and Joan Callen Delma June and Viola Hammond social with Celia Whicker Donna Wailes and Phyllis Underwood Refreshments followed a business meeting with singing and games
Mrs Ralph McDonough entertained members of the Progressive club Friday evening. Two tables of bridge formed with Mrs Chester Broshar and Mrs John Dille winning high scores. Mrs Reeves from Cambridge Mass and her son arrived for a 10 day leave at Columwa with relatives. Reeves is to transfer to San Francisco to head communications on a destroyer. Mrs Earl Boyer and Mrs Kenneth Condra attended a farm bureau night meeting by Centerville. the lesson was Home Recreations.
Through cooperation of the THU and Moravia sixth graders more than 2387 Christmas seal packets were distributed in Moravia last week. Seal chairman Margaret Ward notes the National Tuberculosis Association presents the 88th year seal with its cross and postman image. Stonema collected packets with money or remaining seals. over 6000 letters were sent countywide. County seal chair Roxy Miller says funds aid tuberculosis efforts nationally and in the state, and a tuberculin testing program has been offered at each county high school.
Garnet McDonough spent the weekend with friends in Chicago. Many residents visited nearby towns including Centerville Albia Des Moines and Ottumwa. Local families hosted relatives and service members while church and social events were announced for the coming week.
The Rev. Remiss Rehfeldt of Des Moines district will be guest speaker at the local Church of the Nazarene Friday at 7 30 p m announced by Rev. Jay S. Phipps. Rehfeldt succeeds Dr. Hardy C. Powers as general superintendent. He previously pastored Burlington six years and Council Bluffs one year. Public invited.
Russell boys beat Moravia 34 18 as Baugham and Lorimer each scored ten. Dale aws led Moravia Travlia with high points. Moravia girls fell 37 32 to Centerville after a tight first half 23 17 Moravia led late before Centerville surged in final minutes.
Certificates no longer needed for axecapping and select tires while others remain required. Inspection is needed for certificates. fuel, sugar, processed foods, and red stamp updates loosened with new validity through 1945 or indefinitely.
Evening and morning worships listed with times, teachers, and leaders. Junior and senior fellowships, Can-Do and YF sub district events scheduled, plus a church school and membership training class noted for Wesley Chapel with Virgil Dooley as superintendent.
The United Brethren church calendar lists 10:00 a m Church School with Donald Jones as superintendent 10:50 a m Worship Service 6 80 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 30 p m Evening services conducted by the missionary society Everyone welcome to these services.
Church of Christ led by Pastor W J Hastie invites worshippers to Bible School at 10:00 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent Communion at 10:60 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m with the sermon The Two Sons Evening services include Christian Endeavor.
Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with M. H. Johnson as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. Borning Worship, 7:00 p.m. N. G. P. 8, 7:30 p.m. Evening Service, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study led by Pastor Jay S. Phipes.
Robert W. Smith, pharmacist's mate third class, of Albia, son of Mr and Mrs W A Smith, is seen preparing a medical solution in sickbay aboard a Coast Guard invasion transport in the Pacific. He treated casualties after a Japanese bomber threatened a hit during the Saipan operation and has seen action in a Pacific sea battle and off Leyte, after service in California and Honolulu.
Lloyd Rose of Moravia succeeds Don Pettibone as worshipful master of Antiquity lodge AF & AM after a Monday night officers election. New officers include Trenton Wilson senior warden Loyd Carter junior warden John Dille treasurer J D Minnes secretary Frank Swaim elected trustee for 1945. Installation planned January 1 1945. regular meeting date to be announced.
The Ap panoose county chapter of the American Red Cross schedules its annual meeting at the Centerville community center on Monday December 11 at 7 30 oclock. Election of officers for the new year and committee reports on chapter activities will be presented. Staff Sgt Bill Main son of Mr and Mrs W C Main will speak on military and naval welfare services and recount his 30 day furlough after returning from England completing his 15th mission as a tail gunner on a Liberator He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and will report to Santa Ana for reassignment December 31 PMID
Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen received a telegram from their son Gunner's Mate third class Gene Lathen stating he has arrived in the United States from Australia. He will undergo three months of advanced schooling in San Francisco after a year overseas with the ivy unit.
The Intermediate group of Girl Scouts sponsors a rummage sale Saturday in the community building. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. Margery Tracy is the leader.
In this column several Moravia area servicemen are confirmed with new ranks assignments and travels. Eugene Main Jr. is stationed at Fort Ord California, while Col indille and Fort Ord visitor party arrived for a vacation. Francis Lyle Jones has been promoted to technician fifth grade in New Guinea. Henry D Surber has risen from sergeant to staff sergeant at an eighth air force bomber base in England. Harold LeRoy Boyer, formerly of Moravia now Loveland Colorado, commissioned as second lieutenant after officer candidate course at Fort Benning. Max M Stover returns from Europe to Miami Beach for reassignment after flying sixty missions and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. Bill Roland, a turret gunner, visits Moravia relatives on furlough and Des Moines home. Marvin Gardner leaves for Fort Meade after furlough with family. Boyd Runnels promoted to corporal and stationed in England.
Moravia's library will not remain open on Wednesday nights during winter months, reversing summer and fall policy. Saturday hours are 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Mrs. F. W. Blumenstock chairs the board and serves as President for December. The board voted to insure library books for $500.
Six Moravia men reported to Jefferson Barracks Missouri near St Louis on November 27 for pre induction physicals. No outcome available. Named: John William Burton Pearl Eugene Hiner Donard Paxston Junior Rinehart Bob Strunk Wilbur Cloyed. J W Albert left for Washington DC to visit son daughter in law Arlington WA. The Twentieth Century club met with read letters from armed forces kin.
Staff Sgt. William Max Hiner received the Air Medal for meritorious flight in bombardment operations over continental Europe while serving as a B-17 gunner stationed in England. Pfc. Trenton Mericle earned the Bronze Star for remaining at his post after his weapon failed during a Japanese attack on Baik island near New Guinea with an infantry unit.
Three students earned straight A reports over the last six weeks per superintendent W B Scarcliff. Seniors Wynona Perry and Maxine Smith and freshman Lillian Tomlin posted perfect grades. many others across freshmen to senior classes also earned honor roll status.
The fourth quarter federal income tax due Dec 15, 1944 is moved to Jan 15, 1945. Those who filed estimated tax declarations April 15 and paid the four quarters are not liable until Jan 16, 1945. Farmers earning two thirds from farming have no Dec 15 declaration obligation, with Jan 15 the new deadline.
Mrs Fanchen L Winsler, proprietor, reports her application for Moravia Locker plant priority is complete after obtaining the required signers and starting negotiations Saturday. She expects the priority to be granted in about 10 days, with operation possible within 60 days after approval.
Members of the E.T.C. club met at the home of Mrs. Frank V. Hiatt Thursday afternoon. Guests included Betty Lou Smith and Mrs. James Rhee. Following the business meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Emil Halden and Mr. Halden hosted the Double Eight club Friday evening at their home. Prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar, Mrs. Harold Mason, and Kenneth Condra in the games.
Fuller school schedules a Friday evening event at eight o'clock with a four program and box supper. Blanche Rowley teaches. Mrs. John Veach Mrs. James Rhee and Mrs. Edna Neff attended Centerville as business visitors on Saturday.
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