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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
4
The fragment recounts a rainy winter drive near Centerville with cautious speeds and a near miss after a truck caused road debris. It shifts to Christmas cards and local ads in Moravia, noting shop decorations and holiday messages in the Union office while mentioning injuries and relatives in Centerville and California.
Mra Jennie Pollard suffered a dislocated shoulder following a mishap described as part of a scavenging activity. She was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment, with notes mentioning medical staff and nearby individuals. The fragmentary text references other names and local places, but the main fact is the injury to Pollard and urgent medical care.
Frank Hamilton marked his 6th Sonia anniversary with family gathered at the F P and Homer Hamilton home. A turkey and goose dinner accompanied by a large white birthday cake stood as he was honored for a long life beginning in Delaware and spanning Iowa milestones. Present were Mr and Mrs Edd DeHaal Kermit LaVerne and others, with children and many grandchildren.
The United Brethren church in Moravia held its annual Christmas program with singing of Joy to the World and Little Town of Bethlehem by the congregation. Mrs. Claude Wren, Baxsyrah Bie, and Mary Rose Main with Patricia Alden performed an instrumental duet. Recitations by Dixie Oohler, Jugs Martin, Richard Hawk, Joan Dille, Kathleen Halden, Marion Condra, Carolyn Hawk, Bonnie Lee Wren, Joan Callen, Dorothy Tarr, Hoyt Mechern, Joyce Martin, Lois Hawk. Delmarn Veach read Luke 2 1 20. A tableau Memories and a missionary play Mothers of the Worlds were presented. Rev G M Talbott offered opening prayer and benediction.
The So and Sew club held its annual cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante on Thursday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed the dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. As ateaitaten, Richard rE aay, McCloud, Domitite, Mrs. Harvey Main, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sennan, Roy and others. Funeral for Edward Streepy occurred at Unionville Methodist Church with Mr. Main singing three numbers. Roberta Main, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Main, is visiting Moravia with the Constines vacationing in Moravia. She attends John Fletcher’s college.
The VanDorin family held its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Faber on Sunday. Attendees included numerous VanDorin relatives plus friends and neighbors such as Dallas Faber, Kenneth and Dale Free, J. C. Lockman and Max, Fred and Vere VanDorin, W. H. VanDorin and family, Rodger Gideon and daughter, J. T. VanDorin and Leo, Clara Selby, A. O. Van Dorin, Carl Bettis and family, Russell Hindman and family, E. G. Lincox and Clair, Dale Williams and Dale Bickford of Albia, Floyd McFall and Jenyr, and Dorin Wailes and Elabvonne of Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Homer Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Earl King of Biarinetsa Wise. The ceremony took place Dec 14 at Unionville. Mrs Ollie Cody left Thursday to stay with her son Zersal McCrory at Little Park. Zersal was inducted into the army but not accepted for duty due to an incomplete physical.
Moravia girls edge Blakesburg 35 to 8 in a nip and tuck game. Thompson of Blakesburg led with 24 points while Moravia’s Blaine scored 20, pairing with Danel and Kley to power Moravia’s late surge and hold off Blakesburg.
The HE T C club met at Mrs Zell Callen’s home on Thursday December 17 with entertainment and refreshments. The Christmas mystery box was won by Mrs A O Main, following a prior meeting at Mrs Leonard Palmer where Mrs Harry DuVall claimed the mystery box.
A group of Willing Workers met at Mrs. Glen Turner’s home for their annual turkey dinner and exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Moffatt and Roy and Daisy, Bert Rinehart and Mary Loy, Earl Swift, Russell Brown, Murray, Roscoe Argo, Vinton Lundy, Stack, and George Shehan. Mrs. Frank Wilson hosted Fern Handy of Los Angeles and Les Hiatt at a Methodist church dinner. The women belong to the high school class of 1916. Others joined in visits to nearby homes and family gatherings across Knoxville and Ottumwa areas.
In The , FIGHT In The , FIGHT & BRUCE GARDNER stationed at Camp Shelby Mississippi with a Chemical Depot Company promoted to arm and has completed training. MAX G. GOLLAHER reports for duty at Great Lakes Naval Training Station after recruit training. will take nine day leave. DAVID F. KINGERY newly arrived at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. RICHARD BURTON moved from Hawaii to Pacific area. Army Air Corps. VINTON LEDAYNE FOSTER enlisted parachute troops December 1 after two years working in Gary defense plant. ARTHUR C. McKERN at Norfolk Virginia will spend Christmas furlough with relatives.
Mr and Mrs August Steinhoff of Racine Wisconsin announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Alethea Zoe to George E Heller ship's cook third class in the United States Navy The ceremony will take place on Saturday December 26 at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran church in Racine George is the son of Mr and Mrs Dell Hellyer of Moravia He is stationed at the naval training station at Great Lakes Illinois Also mention notes on Oral Soyer hospital recovery and Ida Williams visit local details.
Fire struck noon at the McFattidge and Coulson insurance office in Moravia. Flames spread through rear walls reaching the roof before Moravia Albia fire departments contained the blaze to a back room. Estimated damage was about 150 dollars. Card of thanks from C. M. McFatridge and C. C. Coulson.
Bernadine Bishop sang first alto in a Parsons college Christmas concert quartet on Wednesday. The group was featured separately from the 160-voice Parsons college Philharmonic choir in a Civic Music concert at Fairfield this season. Also noted: Mrs Amy Wilson will visit Washington Iowa to be with daughter Mrs Dorothy McCarthy. McCarthy has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is stationed at San Diego. Kenneth Condra family visited Centerville. Albert Condra hospitalized there. Shirley Talbott arrives for two week holiday with Rev and Mrs G M Talbott. Roy Woodward of York College spent three days at the Harry Woodward home.
Moravia service stations will inspect tires under a staggered plan approved by the county war price and rationing board. Owners with last names A through D visit stations Dec 27 to Jan 2, E to H Jan 8–Jan 9, I to L Jan 10–Jan 16, M to R Jan 17–Jan 23, S to Z Jan 23–Jan 30, with Jan 23–Jan 30 an emergency period. Trucks are exempt. all passenger cars face periodic inspections beginning Feb 1 1848 or per mileage book terms.
Ottumwa district superintendent Dy W Frank Lister will officiate at Mora Via Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am as mortgage is formally burned and the church re dedicates. Rev E L Pullman says the debt has been discharged after years of effort and a basket dinner will follow in the church basement. Special music by junior and adult choirs.
Four penny vending machines were taken from Kaster's pool hall along with about $4 from the cash register. The owner said the place closed at 12:10 a.m. A car was seen leaving the back door at 12:26 a.m. No suspect identified. Sheriff Bailey was in Moravia Wednesday investigating the robbery and the case is under consideration.
Mrs Mary Cowell the only Gold Star mother in the Moravia unit was guest of honor at an eight cooperative supper on Tuesday December 15 at the home of Mrs Jake Day. She celebrated her birthday and received a gift from the unit. Winter meetings will move to members homes with the January gathering at Mrs John Veach to sew for Red Cross.
Mr and Mrs M E Boardman received a Christmas and New Year cable from their son Clifton who is serving in Australia. The message said he was well and has recently been promoted to staff sergeant.
Lew Hiner, a patient at Oakdale Iowa, received 61 birthday cards on December 11 from relatives and friends, a surprise that pleased him. Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson and their children from Sigourney visited and left for San Antonio Texas. The piece notes others visiting relatives and a hospital baby moved to a milder climate for illness, with mentions of the Main family and Ben Tharp in Moravia area.
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