Moravia Letters From the Front and Local Aid
The Moravia Union and community readers relay a wartime note from John R. Kenton in San Diego detailing navy life, longer mail searches, and weekly liberty. Readers express support as Moravia residents recount fatigue at a drafty hall and praise a local girl distributing kerosene and ration cards to waiting townsfolk.
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Besn
Navy
Mor- Avia ‘Union
al Enone
Finie
Moravia
Moravia Union
Iconium Youths Report To Army Induction Details
Three youths from Iconium named Adolph Lemaster Richard Junior Allen and Francis Argo were in the Appanoose Ohio contingent for selective service. Those inducted will be allowed a one week delay before reporting for duty.
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Iconium xWieinlty
Adolph Lemaster
Richard Junior Allen
Francis Argo
Friends Help Burton Shuck Corn Crop
Friends assist Burton Shuck with harvest as several locals including the Tarr family and the Rev Mr Tarr contribute. The Barron Mr Tarr plans to join the army as a chaplain. the Rev Mr Tarr is a major in the First Meth Phureh at Bencon NY.
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Burton
Buxton Tarr
Patricia
Dorothy
Willen
Tarr
Bencon
Two Elders Die Within Week in Moravia Community
Frank Selby 75 and Mrs. Lenna Pabst 71, long time Moravia residents, died a few days apart last week. Pabst funeral Saturday at Swarm home with Rev G M Talbot. Selby funeral Thursday at Moravia Methodist with Rev E L Pullman. Selby, born April 6 1867, was an early rural mail carrier from Moravia, served until 1931. Survived by wife, three daughters, two grandchildren. Pallbearers from American Legion attended Pabst funeral. a quartet sang at the service. Attendees from Des Moines, Mystic, Cincinnati, Centerville, and other towns traveled to Moravia for the obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Selby
Mia
Lenna Pabst
Selby
Moravia
Ora Noweld
Mya
Lenina Pabst
Howard Smith
John Veach Horley
Tisue Fred ‘Hammond
Lea “Hiatt
American Legion
E.G. Hawk
A. O. Main
Ey . Hawk
Forrest Main
Ben Jones
Charles Coffin
Plano
Delmar Massman
Barbara
Clester
Des Moines
Guy Vincent
Clester Eugene
Mystic
Paul Carson
Cincinnati
Lloyd Massman
William’ Masgsman
Iconjim
Day 'Magsman
Centerville
Moravia Prepares New School Bus for Immediate Use
Moravia’s new school bus will soon be in operation after federal approval and delivery confirmation from the manufacturer. Until ready, pupils will be transported by other arrangements as the district awaits the chassis and final assembly.
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Moravia
Jan H.Y
Meat agents to discuss farm to market extension
Gashwiler vocational agriculture instructor says Monroe county agent Lineweaver and Apanoose county director Birlingmair will host a 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 16 meeting at Moravia High School gym. They will show sound films and lead discussions on moving meat from farm to market.
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Appanoosé
Monroe Counties
Moravia
John Gashwiler
G. A. Lineweaver
Monroe County
Glen Birlingmair
Apanoose County
Farm Shop Evening Class At Moravia School
Jan Gashwiler vocational agriculture and manual training instructor announced an adult evening school session at Moravia School Friday at 8 p m. The class will cover machinery work and related topics as part of the 10 week program, with this session near the end.
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Moravia
Jan Gashwilér
Wiler
Christmas Eve Services and Officers Election at Wesley Chapel
Readable fragments show a Worship Service and Bible Santa at the parsonage. There is a Methodist Youth Fellowship at the parsonage with no evening service and an 7:80 p m time noted. An Official Board meeting and the annual election of officers are scheduled at Wesley Chapel.
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Ghasdh Eckel
Bible Santa
P. Ma
Wesley Chapel
Harry Paty NH
M. Hoatese
United Brethren Service Schedule Noted at Echoot Church
United Brethren service times listed with Pastor G. M. Talbott and superintendent Carl VanZante. Worship at 10:50 a.m. includes a mine service charge by Christian Baird.
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United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Church
Echoot
Carl VanZante
Worshig Uy D
Christian Baird
The
Mine Service
E T C Club Meetings With Mra DuVall
The E T C Club meets with Mrs DuVall for an afternoon gathering led by Frank Lathen in charge of the entertainment. The event is scheduled for November 27 with a daylong program and social time.
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E.T. C. Club
Mra
DuVall
Erly Myra
Frank Lathen
Moravia area birth and death notice for Tanne Selby
Tanne Selby was born on a farm near Moravia on February 18 1871 and died December 3 1942 at age 71. She was daughter of Tannes Selby and Eliza Jane Green Selby. Her father died when she was young and her mother raised seven children. She married Charlie Pabst of Moravia on March 20 1831 and they lived on a farm north of Moravia before moving to Moravia six years ago. Survivors include nine grandchildren and several relatives including Chas Cleater Edna Vincent Marie Carson Vera Jean Cleater Faedus Thompson Roy Richard Clester Bob Massman Bill Massman Red and Barer Massman and others. Also survived by a sister and two sisters in Hastings Nebraska and Shawnee Oklahoma.
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Tanne Selby
Mordavia
Lents
Tannes
Eliza Jane Green ‘Selby
Fata
Lenna
Marria
Charlies Pabst
Moravia
Elsie. Clester
Mor Gua Pabst
Neashes
Soloman
Bill Massman
U. 58. Navy
Newport
Red
Barer
Massman
Des Moines
Judi Carson
Eugene Vincent
Romany ‘Thompson
Ronnie ‘Lee
Mattie Angel
Shawnee, Okla
Notice fragment on farm guests and oblique names
Fragmentary notice notes informal gatherings at a farm with references to individuals including Kathryn Melrose and Burton, and mentions of a sad event with an unnamed death. The readable lines indicate a social visit hit by an untimely death, but the text is heavily garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
Card of Thanks for Eleie Cleater’s Family Loss
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral gifts during the bereavement of their mother Eleie Cleater. Signed by Mrs. Hazel Massman and family.
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Eleie Cleater
Hazel Massman
Practice blackout set for December 1 in Moravia area
A confusing OCR fragment describes a practice blackout from 10 to 20 hours on Monday December 1 affecting Moravia and nearby areas under United States authority. It mentions the event by a corps and a mayor, with references to signals and an opening basl, but many words are garbled.
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Oveyie
Vieiicinity
United State
Urea Romana
Orelup
Moravia
Blackout Instructions Issued by Appanoose County Officials
Appanoose county civilian defense authorities issued blackout guidelines urging residents to turn off lights at the first raid warning, stay indoors unless essential, turn off car lights, shelter inside, avoid heating, keep flashlights ready, pull shades, limit phone use, stay off streets, and cooperate fully for a 100 percent blackout.
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Appanoose County
Unionville School Head Enters Navy
George Brooke superintendent of Unionville schools leaves for Navy training in New York City. Mrs Callie Place named interim principal. no new principal yet. Brooke, a Parsons College graduate, will train about four months amid farewell events in Unionville including a student body gift and parties at Mrs Nell Gates home and other gatherings with local families and teachers.
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George Brooke
Unionville
United States Navy
New York City
Callie Place
Brooke
Parsons College
Fairfield
Drake University
Des Moines
Nell Gates
Keith . Oridlehaughy
Mary. Keyes
Magele McDonald - An
Henry’ Herman
Cheasie Maat
Chillicothe
R. J.gel
Ottoe Jr
Earl Mills and
Wayne
Misa Delia Bell
Women Form Salvage Organization in Appanocose County
Daisy Duckworth chairs an initial meeting in Centerville marking the formation of a Women's Salvage army. The group plans a united drive for materials, starting with old silk and nylon hosiery, to support patriotic war efforts.
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Appanocose County
Centerville
Daisy Duckworth
Faber Learns Treachery Of Ice On Road
Enon farmer R S Faber collided with a telephone pole while returning from Woodward on Monday. He said the pole did not yield and the car’s side was caved in, yet he drove home uninjured with the accident near Albia.
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Faber
Enon
Woodward
Albia
Methodist Women Dinner December 16 Awaited
Methodist Women plan a dinner on December 16 featuring fried fresh fish scalloped potatoes parsnips creamed corn perfection salad cinnamon apple rings corn bread butter jelly and Christmas pudding with lemon sauce. Mrs Ralph McDonough departed Sunday night for Pocatello Idaho to visit her son Lt Eugene Wilcox who is on a six day air corps furlough.
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Ralph McDonough
Pocatello, Idaho
Eugene Wilcox
Air Corps
Moravia Residents Buy War Bonds on Pearl Harbor Day
Moravia post office sold $900 in war bonds on Dec 7, anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Bond mix included 18 at $25, 7 at $50, 4 at $100. total November sales reached $5,156.25 with maturity value about $8,450. Also $59 in war stamps sold.
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J. D. Minnes
Gerald Morgan
Moravia
Viicinity
Pearl Harbor
United States
Minney
Minnes
Short Services Held For Darby Infant
Funeral services for William Earl Darby infant son of Russell and Dorothy Darby were held at Turner funeral home Moravia. Rev Donald McKay of Albia Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in Bolinger cemetery. Survived by parents one brother and grandparents Earl Boardman of Brompton and Mr and Mrs Marshall Darby northeast of Moravia. Mrs Darby is the former Dorothy Boardman.
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William Earl Darby
Russell
Dorothy Darby
Miners Hospital
Albie
Ie Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Donald McKay
Albia Church
Darby
Dorothy Boardman
Rose Is Elected To Head Masons
Lloyd Rosa was named Worshipful Master of the Moravia Antiquity lodge A F P A M at the annual election of officers Monday night. Other officers elected were Don Pettibone senior warden Paul Broshar junior warden J D Minnes secretary John Dille treasurer and F W Blumenstock trustee.
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Lloyd Rosa
Moravia
Heitkamp Family Visits In Moravia
Mr and Mrs Heitkamp and Reid and Mrs J 0 More of Centerville were weekend guests at the H K Smith home They recently returned from Bermuda where he worked as a government accountant They plan to move to Washington DC soon Mrs Heitkamp is Mrs Smiths sister Also included Halden entertain Kens ington club at a dessert rook night with Louise Oehler high scorer and guests from out of town
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Heitkamp
Gon. Reid
Centerville
H. K. Smith
Heitkamps
Bermuda
United States
Washington, D. C
Irs
Smith
Haldens
George Halden
Kensington Club
Louise Oehier
Kenneth Barghahn
Soldiers On Leave From Camp Carson And Ft Lewis
In The Fight Pvt Doyle Mericle of Camp Carson Colo underwent an appendectomy and expects furlough home in about two weeks. Bruce Gardner stationed in Mississippi visited with his wife and returned to Westchester to see his parents. Corp Francis Coffin left for Ft Lewis after a 14 day furlough spent with his parents. Sgt Noel Bratshi accompanied Coffin during the visit.
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Doyle Mericle
Camp Carson
Colo
Bruce Gardner
Mississippi
United States Army
Westchester
18 Year Olds To Register In December 1942
County selective service officials announced December 11 start for 18 year olds registering who reach 18 between July 1 and December 31, 1942 at Centerville National Bank building. Registration windows run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by birth date groups through December 31. Induction of 18 and 19 year olds into service will begin in January. Local boards told not to induct men 88 years old or older.
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County Selective Service Board
Centerville National Bank
Hildey
Millers Entertain For Francis Argo
Mr and Mrs Francis Miller hosted a family dinner on Sunday to honor Mrs Miller s brother Francis Argo before he leaves Thursday for service with the United States Army. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jay Argo and Russell and Lois, Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and children, Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and son, Mr and Mrs Fravicrs Argo, all of Iconium, and Mr and Mrs Don Polson and Vesa Hiatt of Centerville.
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Francis Miller
W M A Society Plans Sunday Meeting at Mora Church
The regular monthly meeting of the W M A society will be held Sunday at United Brethren church in Mora. Mrs U C Main will lead the program with topics including Mothers of the World and Highway for Our God. The event is open to the public.
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the . A. Society
Bite the Sale Tao Pp. m
United Brethida Church
Mora
Mra. U. C. Main
God
Grou
Ain
Chistes Carollay
Mothers of the World
Miss Clara Irelan Feted On Birthday At Home
Relatives gathered for Miss Clara Irelan’s birthday surprise at her home on Friday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Irelan, Johnnie Irelan, Mr and Mrs Elvin Stocker, Bobbys and Helen Lou, Mrs Lawrence Roland, Fred Tarr visiting relatives from Beacon NY and Hibbing Minn, and Donald Tarr’s family in Salings California. Keith Cameron of Newton visited with his parents. His father remains ill but shows improvement. Mrs Herold a Hudgens is reported ill at home.
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Clara Irelan
Bill Irelan
Johnnie Irelan
Elvin Stocker
Bobbys
Helen Lou
Lawrence Roland
Fred Tarr
Beacon
N. Y
Hibbing
Minn
Donald Tarr
Salings
Calif
Keith Cameron
Newton
Tom Cameron
Iconium Man Aaron E. Scott Killed in Action in Navy
Aaron Eugene Scott 25 a boat swain's mate second class in the U S Navy was killed in action in an official navy telegram to his parents of Iconium. He enlisted March 14 1941 and served on a battleship before transferring to a smaller craft. His wife and infant daughter of Long Beach California survive him along with his parents a sister and a brother.
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Aaron Eugene Scott
United States Navy
Harry Scott
Iconium
Scott
Navy Department
Aaron Eugene
Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Floyd Lowe
Cincinnati
Robert
Aaron
Moravia Teams Bow To Numa In Cage Tilts
Moravia boys and girls were routed by Numa in county conference games. Girls lost 66 12, boys 99 17. Standouts: A Tometich led Numa girls with 28, Susin 10 for the boys, Allerdice 6 for Numa, Luse 5 for Moravia. Moravia meets Myatic next Thursday per Coach Gordon Speers.
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Moravia
Numa
Susin
Esac
Allen
John Laws
Allerdice
Ares
Moravia Jeagers
Myatic
Gordon Speers
Dinner for William A Lemaster before army duty
A dinner given by Mr and Mrs J D Minnes honored William Adolph Lemaster as he prepares to leave Thursday for duty with the United States army. Attendees from Iconium and Centerville included H A Lemaster, Russell Brown, Betty Jean and Dickie, Lottie Swan, Russell Argo, Rex Hayer, Edward and Phyllis, Vinton Lundy, Pearl Brohsar, Judith Ann, Ele Creech and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adolph Lemaster
United States Army
J. D. Minnes
Moravia
H. A. Lemaster
Russell Brown
Betty Jean
Dickie
Lottie Swan
Russell Argo
Mra
Rex Hayer
Edward
Phyllis
Stack
Vinton Lundy
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled at Bette Day Home
The American Legion auxiliary will meet at 6 30 p m on December 15 at the home of Bette Day for a cooperative supper. Secretary Histt urges attendance and notes details.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Bette Day
Ee Histt
Mrs Clyde Wilson and daughter visit Roswell family
Mrs Clyde Wilson and her daughter Jane from Roswell New Mexico stay with her parents Mr and Mrs G B Johnson while Major Clyde Wilson trains at the command and general staff school at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
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Clyde Wilson
Jane
Roswell
N. M
G. B. Johnson
Major Clyde Wilson
Command and General Staff School
Ft Leavenworth
Kans
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le San
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Thomas Kinery
University Hospital
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Hospital
Towa
Army
Oreille Burton
Pepe Fers
Marty
Lute Hint
Virgi ‘Booley
George ‘Boot
Toloyd
Beth
Carrene S
E. Leroy Pullman
Nan
Fred Qoltrain
Herbert
Bobleng
Kathryn
Melrose Ad
R. S. Faber
Rose
Masons
R. R. Fannington
Cell
Herb Boblenz
Mt Melnone
Millers
W. M. A. Society
William A. Lemaster
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