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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
4
A radio tune greets a Sunday retirement as news of Pearl Harbor and war spreads. The piece notes national unity, anticipated hardships, and calls for sacrifice by service members and civilians, with local families and several named servicemen referenced amid the turmoil.
Mrs Frances Burton was elected Worthy Matron of the Morayla Eastern Star chapter at a held election of officers Tuesday evening. She will succeed Mrs Lorene Halden. Other officers elected include Ruby Dilley as Associate Patron and C A Horner as Conductress. Newly appointed officers include Ora Selby Chaplain and Lorene Halden Marshal among others. Joint installation with the Masonic lodge was invited for January 2.
G. B. Johnson, president of the Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute, traveled to Des Moines to attend the annual meeting of fair executives in the state. The group is responsible for electing the state fair board.
The Appanoose County Tuberculosis Association selects a lighthouse as the 1941 seal symbol. Stef an Dohanos designed the artwork after a personal tuberculosis experience, portraying a guiding light to educate and lead people toward cure and prevention nationwide.
The local Legion Post plans to send a barrel of fruit to Father Flannigan's Boys Town home soon. Public donations are invited and may be left at the legion office or with any Legionaire. The post previously sent a fruit barrel that year.
Pvt Boardman Iolman stationed at Foreteeth Wood Mo spent the weekend at home with his parents Mr and Mrs. in Victory. The note mentions expected treatment and Towin Wash as part of the brief, reflecting wartime family news.
The Henderson Entertainers a negro duo presented a Tuesday morning assembly with spirituals and folk songs praised as very fine They also performed a one act play and sang several requests The note invites neighbors and friends to hear more from the performers or request songs through Fred Tarz
The High School presents a Christmas program under E. L. Pullman featuring Rev G M Talbott Sanders Balikov and the Mixed Chorus performing Deck The Hall Little David Play On Your Harp and The Gospel Train along with a Girls Glee Club number. The program includes Christmas selections with Vodka Overture Joy To The World and Star Spangled Banner. Performers include the 60 member Girls Glee Club and soloists from Fillmore Goldman de Smetaky and others.
Miss Norma Bower of Coon Rapids Iowa signs to teach pre primary and first grade in Moravia schools starting after Christmas vacation succeeding Mrs Madge DuVall Gardner. She is a Drake university student and has extensive practice teaching in Des Moines schools. She holds an Iowa standard elementary certificate and is a member of Kappa Beta Kappa.
Artis Main writes from the U S S Allen at Pearl Harbor describing a long range target practice session. Sailors endure tense moments as guns fire in bursts creating orange flame and loud roars, then settle as the ship moves to the next assignment. The piece notes the writer’s prior stationing and mentions the looming outbreak of hostilities.
Mrs J H Schreiner reports a telegram from her son Kenneth Schreiner manager of Rath Packing San Francisco branch stating the California blackout warnings were only tests and not a real alarm This message aims to ease local fears for residents with relatives in California.
The Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening December 16 at the home of Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Supplies for Wy af Red Grove munterieig widen rosa materials are available at Mrs. John Veach's.
Richard Main of the U.S. Navy returned to his duties at Brooklyn Navy Yards Saturday after a nine day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Main and other relatives.
E. E. Condra a well known stockman and farmer from Franklin township died of a heart attack at his Livingston area home Thursday evening. He had been in ill health four years but remained active on the farm until the end. Survived by seven children Paul and Albert of Centerville Effie and Crea Anderson of Dickenson Iowa Kenneth of Moravia Gene of Long Beach Calif and Edith at home Funeral services were held at Livingston at 2:00 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Cleeton of Seymour and Rev Pete Thomas.
Frances Cordelia Hiatt born June 16 1860 near Moravia Iowa died November 28 1941 in Phoenix Arizona at 81.5. She married Preston Silvester Hiatt on November 10 1880 who died November 17 1984 after 65 years together. Survived by five children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held at Moravia Methodist church with burial in Moravia cemetery.
We thank friends and relatives for sympathy expressions and those who contributed music for our mother’s funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Curtis Mr. sud Mre Elvin Hudgon Maude H. Wailes Raymond 8. Hiatt
The Appanoose County Farm Bureau aims to reach 200 members to qualify for 8000 in annual county aid. A Taylor township oyster supper and meeting at the Moravia Methodist church highlighted the effort with talks by Harry Schultz and County Agent Leo Bowdish, plus a musical program by Paul Turner’s Centerville group. The drive starts this week as local farmers discuss benefits and push for stronger 4‑H and livestock programs.
Virgil Johnson takes over the Moravia freight and express hauling business from W. G. Lagle who has run it for years. Lagle retains the mail contract for now but soon will hire a mail carrier. Reverend Lagle shifts full time to evangelistic work, planning meetings in Nebraska later this month, while remaining residents of Moravia.
The menu lists Chicken Pie with mashed potatoes green beans macaroni and tomatoes cranberries biscuits butter jelly gingerbread with lemon sauce and coffee served for the Methodist WSCS dinner.
The Home Builders Class of the United Brethren Sunday School was entertained Tuesday night, Nov. 26, in the church basement by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adams. The women won a battle of the sexes contest, with other games played. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yate, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hawk and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Davia and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adams, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman.
The Ministerial Association of Appanoose County approves the President’s declaration of war against Japan. It notes Japan’s attack and ongoing peace talks, pledges unqualified support to the President, invokes God's help, and asks church members to pray for these principles. Signed Edwin F P Lindholm, Secretary.
Moravia high school basketball teams played two strong games Tuesday night. The girls edged Mystic 23 to 21 after a close first half 12 to 10. The boys’ game was rough and Moravia lost 30 to 20, leading until the third quarter. both Moravia teams show season-year improvement.
Howgel Coulson Francis Coulson born Dec 4 1857 on a farm southwest of Moravia Iowa died Dec 2 1941 at age 83 years 11 months 28 days He was one of fifteen children later joining Salem United Brethren then Moravia Church of Christ He married Anna Showers in 1880 who died 1885 then married Anna Belle Main in 1889 They had one son Carl and four daughters Sadie Rouse Frances Zahnizer Edna Johnson and Arlie Wilson They farmed near Iconium Monroe County moved to Moravia in 1922 and retired Sept 10 1941 his wife died in an auto accident on Sept 10 1941 He died on his birthday funeral held Dec 4 1941 in Moravia Church of Christ with Rev W J Hasztie assisting and burial beside his wife and son in Moravia cemetery
We express appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our father and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Webb Zabniser Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fox.
Notice announces a rummage sale by the Band Auxiliary from 2 to 5 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays with additional evening hours 7 to 9 p m at the Community building this week and next.
Dwight L. Kaster of Centerville route two was inducted into the army at Camp Roberta California on November 4. He was assigned to Company C 82nd Infantry Training Battalion 4th Platoon. A Moravia high school graduate he moved to California about two years ago and worked in San Francisco.
A family gathering Sunday at Averill and Belle Kaster's home near Main Station honored Robert Kaster on his 84th birthday. The Anspoons county pioneer has lived on the farm 46 years and voted Democrat at every election since turning 21. Fifty-one relatives attended a cooperative dinner with siblings, children, and grandchildren.
Appanoose County Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered Monday evening at Moravian Methodist church with about 75 youths and six pastors. Rev J C Behreny and Rev Miller spoke on The Joy of Giving, as gifts for Hillcrest Baby Fold were collected for Dubuque.
Moravia Telephone company thanks residents of Hiattsville for cooperation in building new city limits lines. Management hopes for continued customer enjoyment of future service and urges other subscribers to visit the rural line project site to see first class rural telephone network.
Mr and Mrs W C Bivin hosted an evening oyster supper to honor the birthdays of their grandchildren Wilma Boardman whose anniversary was December 2 and Royce Jers whose birthday was Friday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Earl Poste, Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and son. The group later attended the Numa Maravja ball game.
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