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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
3
A fragmented letter from Mary Keemer Boller and Granda Horner laments modern children and distraught townsfolk. They note Christmas plans, greetings to readers, and concern over power outages threatening a dark town as a warning from a grandmother figure about looming blackouts.
The speech class under instructor McDonald presents two one act plays on December 22. Cast includes Louiss Sorel Lou Boyer Arlene Arnold and M G Eley with Richard Henz Helen Felton Norma Horstman and Didelle Cary among others. A second piece Youth Adds a Dash of Pepper and a final rehearsal surprise package by Margaret Browne will be staged.
A church gathering led by the pastor brings together Mrs W and her six children. The event centers on family unity and faith as attendees discuss roles and responsibilities within the church community.
The fragment references a Texas location Dey and a Williams presence with Cape Cod context, offering little readable detail beyond these named places and vague actions. It notes a current state or status but lacks coherent events or full sentences.
Edward Streepy, a Civil War veteran born October 30, 1844 in Washington Indiana, died Sunday night near Udell Eaton county. He married April 9, 1878, to ... survived by Mrs Stuckey of Iowa Kan, Mrs Mason City, Anna and Guy at home. Streepy served in the Union Army, fought at Marks Mill Arkansas, was a prisoner until released in 1866, and mustered out April 24 1866 at Duval? Shipp Arkansas.
Hiatt, a farm helper and former Moravia resident, fell while helping with chores on a sled southeast of Argo. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Centerville with a fractured pelvis and was resting Tuesday morning. He is the son of Mrs Martha Hiatt and would welcome cards and letters from friends in the community.
Moravia High School will wrap up adult farm mechanics classes Friday night. Vocational agriculture instructor John Ganhwiler announced the session, inviting farmers to bring machinery needing repair. The 10 week series has covered methods to elevate equipment to peak condition.
Mrs Birdie W Manebier a later relative of Mor avia died Nov ie at her Red Bluff California home after a few weeks illness with a heart disease. She was widow of Andrew J Eslinger of Appanoose county who moved to Wyoming with his family. Survived by three sons and four daughters, 23 grandchildren, two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Faculty members were invited to a dinner Tuesday at the O D DuVell home where entertainment included bands and a program of chamber music. Guests were treated to a social exchange with fellow faculty and staff in a relaxed campus setting.
Church School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs. Dol E. Bishop Superintendent. Morning Worship follows. Bible Sunday observed. Methodist Youth Fellowship at parsonage. No evening service. Wesley Chanel: 9:30 a.m. Worship. Discontinuing evening service for the race. Youth will still meet at parsonage. District Superintendent to attend. Moravia W S C will meet Wednesday afternoon Dec 23 at church with Mrs. D. E. Bishop hostess. Christmas program theme planned.
United Brethren G M Talbott, pastor, leads 10:00 a m church school with Carl VanZante as superintendent. Service times: 10:50 a m for Christmas, 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor, 7:30 p m Evening Worship. Prayer meeting set for 7:80 o'clock.
Pastor Tes Talbott announced a Christmas program to be led by Mrs John and Mrs Dille with Baby Johnston in charge. Rev. Mr. T will oversee the service as planned by the church.
Editors note says these Santa letters were rejected by teachers. The fragment shows Albie Tam and a pupil expressing Christmas wishes for a sled, food, and a hat. Mentions family scenes and visitors in Centerville, with names like Mary Rose and Mrs Smith Tharp.
Mrs Winnie McIntire and Mr Cloyed were driving south on Foster road when they failed to stop at the intersection with Poster road. The cars collided in the ditch, Boyer was thrown clear and stunned briefly, and substantial damage occurred to the Cloyed car.
Funeral services for Thomas B Cameron 68 who died December 11 1942 in Moravia Iowa were held Sunday afternoon at Turner funeral home with Masonic rites. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery at Bass. The service featured Nadine Winsler and Va Firkins on piano. Attending from out of town were numerous Camerons and friends including Mr and Mrs Keith Cameron and children Ramona Patricia and Tommy of Newton Mr and Mrs Harold Burton of Knoxville Mr J W Cameron Mrs Glen Cameron Mrs Forest Cruikahank and Mrs Ada Smock of Bloomfield Mr and Mrs John Waggoner of Moulton Mrs Hazel Albernon of Moberly MO Mr and Mrs Calvin Polling Dir H C McClure and Mr I C Miner all of Bussey and Mr and Mrs Lenn Charles of Albia. Cameron born March 12 1874 on a farm near West Grove Town died December 11 1942 at Moravia Iowa. He married Bessie Drakasville December 24 1910. two daughters Mrs Marjorie Coulson Moravia and Mrs Elizabeth Burton Knoxville survive. He was a Mason and Methodist and devoted to his family and town friends. He spent many years as a depot agent and taught in a rural school, forming warm friendships with those he served. He leaves one son Harl who lives away and visited this summer.
Sympathy notes from relatives and friends expressed after the funeral for Tama Cameron. Mrs T B Cameron and families including Mr and Mrs Earl, Mr and Mrs Fit Cee, Mr and Mrs Herold Burton, Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson, Pi Bates Alverson, and Cameron relatives attended in Moberly Missouri, returning Sunday night.
Local Moravia residents joined a 20 minute blackout as part of a Midwest civil defense drill. The Seventh Corps area coordinated the exercise with church bells serving as signals for start and end. Officials praised cooperation and called the test a complete success.
Children living nearby gathered at F A Boyer home on Friday December 11 to celebrate his 85th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John McDansl Centerville Mrs Morrison Mr and Mrs F E Moffitt and Floris Mr and Mrs Tra Boyer and Richard Mr and Mrs Kenneth McDanel and their son Kenneth and Floris are grandchildren while Richard and Larry are great grandchildren.
Mra John Dille was elected matron of the Moravia chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at the annual election of officers Dec 8 at the Masonic hall. Officiating officers include D F Bishop worthy patron Mrs Paul Broshar associate matron Presley Horner associate patron Mrs Ze Callen secretary Mrs G L Golla treasurer Don Pettibone conductress and Mrs Lloyd Rose associate conductress. A joint installation of Mason and Star lodges is planned at the Masonic hall.
Kensington club members will attend a Christmas meeting Thursday afternoon with a prepared program. Highlights include a Christmas Bible Story sung by Mrs. nke mbera, talks by Mrs. Selby and Mrs. C. A. Tanner, vocal solos, and a carol group. Also noted are local arrivals and visits, including Mrs. Mex Martin and Mrs. Swenson.
Frank Selby, 75, longtime Moravia resident and rural mail carrier, dies suddenly at home. Services conducted by Peak L. Pullman with burial in Moravis cemetery. Survived by wife Ora Myrtle and three daughters Fern Handy, Fontelle Swenson, Oneila Selby, plus sisters, a brother, grandsons, and sons-in-law.
Leon M. Oehler son of Mrs. Vesta Oehler of Moravis begins a 16 week course in the machinist mates program at the Great Lakes naval training station Illinois Selected for training he will become a Navy specialist with rating opportunities and further service school advancement possible after completion
Mrs. E L Pullman hosted the annual Christmas meeting of the Twentieth Century club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C M McFatridge read The Other Wise Man and Mrs. E O Tucker sang O Holy Night. Gifts were exchanged as members discussed nativity paintings and related details. Mr and Mrs Jess Smith of Atbia called Thursday afternoon and were former town residents. Mrs Floyd Wyatt of Logans attended the funeral of Selby Tuesday and stayed for some time. Mr and Mrs C C Coulson were in Bussey Saturday afternoon.
Moravia high school teams hosted Mystic in separate games. John Laws led Mystic with 18 points as Moravia boys trailed late but fought back, while Mystic edged Moravia girls 14 to 6 in the final period after a tight 14 14 halftime. Moravia’s Tadlock stood out with steady guard play.
Pence of Morais has word that two grandsons have entered U S Navy service. Bobb Kanter, son of Mrs Grandsneton, begins preliminary training. Frank Shake, son of Mrs Shake of Little Bear, also joins, marking a family step into military service.
Iva Howard Smith is in Ottumwa this week with her daughter Maxine who submitted to an operation on Saturday. Maxine is recuperating as soon as possible. Josie Charity of Moulton called on Mrs Mary Charity Wednesday afternoon on her way from a short stay with son Raymond Charity at New London. Overnight guest of Mrs Plora Jones. Gene Lathen, employed at San Francisco, will visit his parents this week after several months away.
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