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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
3
The community notes parade holiday mood against wartime strain with Santa at stores and post office, troop trains through Moravia, and reflections on family safety. Residents mention Derrick Main and others, Pearl Harbor rumors, and local factory defense orders while Corporal Day’s Baton Rouge assignment hints at guard duty.
Mrs W L Hicks a longtime Moravia resident died at Berhomie in Moravia about 1 oclock Tuesday morning after a long illness She was 76 years old Born December sidkebs on a farm south of Morayl she married W L Hicks in 1896 They moved to Moravia in 1896 and lived there Until recently she was active in Methodist church work Survived by a brother A G Turner two sisters Mrs J Ahem and Mrs Effie Long of Oklahoma Funeral at the Methodist church Thursday at 2:00 pm with Rev E Pullman officiating Interment Moravia cemetery
Morivia high school speakers won honors at the state preliminary declamatory contest in Promise City last week. Newby advanced to the sub district contest after a top rating in the oratorical division with the topic Members of the Jury I Demand a Conviction. John Barton took second in the humorous division of the state preliminaries at Promise City with Exit the Big Bad Wolf. He also won first in the county declamatory contest at Unionville.
Moravia high school faculty honored Coach George Johnson at a Tuesday evening dinner in the school building as a farewell event. Johnson has been called up for final army examination and may not return after the holidays.
Mrs T R Gardner hosted a Wednesday eve shower for Mrs Warren DuVall east of town with a cooperative noon dinner. Guests included Mrs R E Cummings Mrs John L Johnson Mrs Homer Utterback Mrs Fred Blumer Mrs Cody Luse Mrs Charles Coffin Mrs DuVall and son Billy and Mrs J C Hall. Nearby notes mention visitors and local events including a new baby born at Centerville St Joseph home weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Both mother and baby are reported well. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra spent time with Mrs E E Congra near Seymour where a sale of stock and farm machinery was held.
We commend his early work with our school and basketball teams during his short time here. We regret the possibility he cannot return. A fine chap this Johnson and we know he would do a good job for Fibels Sam as well if that is told.
A large crowd attended the Christmas concert at the school building Sunday evening. Under music supervisor Wilbur Harris the orchestra, mixed chorus, girls glee club, and concert band performed sacred, patriotic, and classical numbers to strong praise.
The Moravia Public School will present a joint Christmas program in the school gymnasium Friday afternoon at 1 30. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Unionville junior high opened their season with a split as Moravia girls beat Unionville 21 to 17 and Moravia boys defeated Unionville 29 to 21. Seventh and eighth grade girls played, with 7th 8th 9th grade boys also seeing action as the district plans six winter games at home and away to build future high school squads.
Wilbur Cleo Tock, son-in-law of Mrs. George McCumber of near Moravia, was among those injured in the Burlington ammunition plant explosion last week. He remains semi conscious at the hospital, burned and bruised with a four inch head gash. Mrs. Tock is the former Leta McCumber of this vicinity.
Mrs A O Main hosted the E T C club on Thursday afternoon with roll call featuring musical instruments I like best and why. Mrs Chas Johnson led the entertainment and Mrs John Dilla had hosted on November 27 with roll call Thank You Bible verse. Mrs Lea Hiatt directed the program.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals including Navy E G Firkins Richard L Sufficool Stanley W Sufficool Roy M Kenton Irvin Burns Archie W Martin Robert Sufficool Harold Roger Fogle August T Morris Vanice J Morris Richard Earl Main Milo Artis Main William M Morgan John Donald Easter Vess Lathen Fred Guy Matherly James Ahbe Smith Tharp George Hellyer Earnest A Garner Carl Creech Frank Jones Army N Burdell Roberts Harold L Boyer Paul Be Burns Arthur L Gale Meritt L Boyd Roscoref Day Max Martin Kenneth Hiatt Gerald Eugene Hawk Almer Johnson Francis Johnson Allen Mason Jr Wayne Blumer Carl Proctor Clifton Boardman Bob Moffat Clyde Wilson Clifford Stocker James L Buckingham Trenton Mericle Richard J Burton Cecil Creech Paul Massine Dwight L Kaster Quast Guard George Wandering Donald Loqeman Troy Lookman. Please report any omissions.
The Red Cross loan closet at the Moravia United Brethren parsonage remains under Rev. and Mrs. George Talbott. Articles are loaned free to the public with the request they be returned in good condition promptly. Mrs. Talbott can help place items where needed. call at the parsonage. Give the Union this year.
The Union will publish a Christmas Greeting Edition on Tuesday to ensure delivery before Christmas. All news and advertising copy must arrive one day earlier, with correspondents sending news to the Union office by Monday. Firms or individuals wishing to carry a greeting should contact the Union promptly.
Mrs. Frank Selby hosted the Kensington club last Thursday with a scripture roll call and a program led by Mrs. Blumenstock. The event included carols, readings, a Christmas poem, a luncheon in red and green, and a cooperative supper with a gift exchange for members and husbands on the following Tuesday evening.
Moravia schools will close this Friday afternoon for the usual one week holiday vacation. School will be resumed again on December 29.
Iowa employment offices report Maritime Service recruiting 18 to 23 year olds through state Employment Service. Train for deck enginering and stewards aboard Great Lakes and ocean ships. courses include Cocks and Bakers and apprentice radio operators. Enrollees receive pay, housing, uniforms, and government support during probational period. after training, eligible for regular Maritime Service status. Information at Centerville office, 901 19 St. Applications via employment service staff. Also notes include the birth of Karen Jean Woodward, 7 1/2 pounds, and visits by Mrs. Paul Carson and twins Larry Dean and Judith Kay from Cincinnati.
Moravia Public Library in the Community Building will not be open Wednesday afternoon or evening December 24. Books due on that date will be extended to December 27 without penalty.
A cooperative dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ed Purvis and Mrs. Anna Purvis of Wiggins Colorado was held at the Charles Broshay home Sunday Dec 14. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Purvis and sons Oral and Harold and many other Purvis and Broshar family members plus friends and neighbors.
Moravia’s Independent boys team hosts a Friday doubleheader with Moravia versus Albia and Moravia versus Centerville. Admission remains unchanged. No girls game. Both Moravia teams lost recently to Mystic, 28 26 for the boys and 25 13 for the girls.
An 18th birthday celebration for Dean Faber was held Sunday at his parents home. About 40 to 50 neighbors and friends attended, enjoying games, music, social time, and refreshments. Dean received several gifts. attendees included Leo Caster, Clifford Caster, Clarence Caster, Kenneth Johnson, Irma Johnson, Cecil King, Homer King, Fred VanDorin, W. H. VanDorin and family, Jean Bettis, Batty Strunk, J. C. Lockman and families, Merle Walters and families, Dallas Faber, J. T. VanDorin and families, and Glen VanDorin and the Faber family.
At 10:00 a.m. church school led by superintendent Carl VanZante. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Everyone welcome to these services.
The Methodist Church outlines services led by Minister Leroy Pullman with Church School headed by Glen Garrett and Dooley. A Christmas Worship Service occurs at 9 30 and 10 80 p m with junior and senior choirs practicing. Wesley Chapel meets Thursday with Mrs Virgil Dooley hosting and a Christmas exchange planned. The January March issue of the Upper Room is available from the pastor.
Chas Boyer a well known farmer south of Moravia died suddenly from a heart attack about 8:30 Monday night. He was born January 5 1878 in Appanoose County and lived his life there. Survived by wife Aliie Cross and five children Mrs Olin Foster Mrs Leon Burns Mrs Russell Burns Mrs David Weston and Lola Boyer all in the vicinity. Also three sisters and one brother Mrs Eli Hiatt Mrs J P Foster Gertie Boyer George Boyer and many relatives. He was a member of the Main Station Methodist Church. Funeral at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Fairview Church with Rev R C G Rowe officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
A Saturday afternoon party honored Max Hammond whose birthday was Sunday Dec 14. Guests included Harold Dean Tisue Herbert Main Bill Harris Junior Caster Roy Richard Closter Dale and Francis Wren James Main and Kenneth Tuttle. Max received several nice presents.
Correspondents are urged to send items promptly so they reach the office before Monday afternoon for timely publication. The Union will publish one day early next week due to the Christmas Greeting Edition.
The Twentieth Century club held its regular meeting and Christmas party with Mrs. Charles Coffin hosting. Members answered roll call with a Christmas Thought while songs were sung led by Mrs. Wilbur Harris and accompanied by Mrs. E. O. Tucker. Mrs. Halden narrated a Christmas story as Mrs. Reich discussed the origin of It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Mrs. Tucker performed.
The local Legion Post invites the public to fill a fruit barrel to be sent to Boys Town soon. Canned fruit may be left at the Union office or with any World War veterans.
Dorothy Hiner, teacher, invites Santa Clara to attend a program at the Shanghai school on December 28 at 7:80 p.m. The note requests attendees and confirms the event.
A school drive for Junior Red Cross membership yielded 13.59 dollars in cash and full class participation across seniors juniors sophomores freshmen seventh and eighth grades fifth and sixth grades third and fourth grades second grade and pre primary through first. Also notes visits as Mrs Grant Stapleton returned home to Crapped, M D and Beau Smithburg to Sioux Falls.
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