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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
3
A Unionville message recalls Pullman's remarks on a snowy Monday afternoon about avoiding falls on ice, noting a slip that bruised him though no bones were broken. Reports mention Unionville correspondents, writing changes, and local coverage continuing through the season with updates from Miss Basle Acer and Willardnee Ottumwa.
A fragmented note describes a Christmas themed gathering at the Women’s service with references to Jesus and carols. Names appear garbled but include mentions of Bernadine Binh ang and Mrs Denne. The snippet hints at a religious or community event with song, imagery, and celebration.
Community group Christian Aid will serve a dinner at Emme Ronat Park on Christmas day. Guests include Mrs. Charles Coffin and Mr. and Mrs. Davia, with attendees Harold Siacana Richard Kita Anna Potts and Jeanne Potts. The event aims to bring together local residents for shared meals and fellowship.
Mrs. Alice Ivitson hosted a family Christmas dinner with guests including major and minor relatives and friends from Centerville and nearby towns. The gathering featured many names such as Wilson, Johnson, Faber, Easter, Crawley, Belix, Hayamond, Luse, Smith, Allen, Coul, and Sherrard, with acknowledgments of travel from Boston and Kansas City and multiple households hosting holiday meals.
Mr and Mrs Neal Nash celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Christmas Day dinner at the home of their son and daughter, Leonard and Mrs Perry of Albia. All Nash children were present except those in Fairfield. guests included Delmar Jennison of Cedar Rapids and others. The couple, married December 28, 1892, have lived in the area their entire lives and recently moved from a farm west of town to Moravia. A tin-type portrait from 60 years ago was given to the couple by their children.
Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory announce the marriage of their daughter Velma to Steve Benge of Ibia. The ceremony was held at Unionville Missouri on Friday December 18. Velma was a Moravia High School junior and active in band and music. The couple will reside in Albia.
Nine members of the Methodist church will hold an annual Watch Night service and elect officers, starting at 7 p.m. today. The Women’s Society of Christian Service will host supper, led by Mrs Ora Selby and her daughters. They plan to depart Jan 6 for California with charter plans for Class Night festivities and a March anniversary celebration.
The Foster family and friends gathered at the Foster home on Christmas day for their annual dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P Foster and many relatives and guests from the community, sharing a turkey dinner and an afternoon gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs R R Pennington announce the sale of their Moravia trucking business due to failing health and labor shortages. The operation has run for 14 years with Dwight Johnson taking over. Mrs Pennington, long time business assistant, says they plan to remain in Moravia and have no future plans to announce.
To our many patrons we thank you for the patronage we have enjoyed while in business in MoraPennington.
Bernice Adams of Des Moines came to assist her mother in Centerville after Mrs Jennie Pollard suffered injuries in a fall. Pollard was moved from Centerville hospital on December 28 and is recuperating at home with granddaughter Mrs Charles Harvey of Joens.
John L. Chambers former assistant production manager at the Cessna bomber plant in Wichita has accepted a civil service appointment and will work in the army air procurement division at Wichita airport. Mrs Frank Selby and daughters Onelts and Mrs Penn Handy visited Ottumwa for Christmas with their daughter sister Mrs Rusell Swenson and Mr Swanson. Oneita left Friday for home in Los Angeles California.
Mrs James Cain of Albia has been seriously injured in a bombing incident in western areas. Rex and son Billy of St Charles were among those affected. Mr and Mrs Petr and other relatives mourn, with several community members named in attendance during holiday observances.
The Moravia Methodist church celebrated the mortgage burning, marking freedom from debt on the 1927 edifice that cost $27,000. Rev. E. Pullman praised the service and inspiring day as trustees and leaders, including Mrs. C. M. McFatridge and Dr. Bishop, participated in the ceremony.
The notice lists Methodist worship at Wesley Chapel at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m under Superintendent Harry Phillips. A social and devotional Methodist Youth Fellowship is planned at the parsonage. Time slots include 10 00 to 2 00 and a sec iat e m period.
Ghafeh School hosts events with Carl VanZante as superintendent. Worship service at 10 50 a m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Classes return to regular rooms Sunday morning.
Lawrence Washburn grandson of W. G. Firkins and son of Mrs. Cora Washburn of Washington visits Moravia at his grandfather's home with his wife. He served two years in the coast artillery and was recently discharged due to disability.
Mrs Helen Garratson fractured her arm on a Leyley sidewalk during Christmas festivities. She is recovering at home with family nearby. Several families and relatives from Rockford and Juanita spent the holiday in town, including the Jolly, Bland, Carlaan and Main households. A funeral service was held at noon for local guests.
Os and Mrs. Fred Dotson plan a Christmas visit with relatives turning into a family gathering. Don Blackman, an Oxford Junction teacher, vacations with his parents M. K. Blackman and wife. Kenneth Blackman and son Wark Kenneth of Postville join the Blackman household for a week. Dr. J. F. Gray and son John of Melcher visit Mr. and Mrs. Gray’s kin. Lee DuVall, Albia teacher, spends vacation with her parents. D. K. Orelup and Don were Christmas guests of Ottumwa relatives.
Floyd L Purvis a private first class and son of Mr and Mrs Roy Purvis has arrived in Africa and already seen action with the enemy. He joined the army June 4 and trained since then as a tank and track driver in a cannon company of a United States infantry regiment. His December 13 letter home describes arriving in Africa November 18 after 16 days at sea and fighting to take Fadilla and Casa Blanca, a town of 16 000. He notes limited mail and wishes family a merry Christmas and happy new year.
Alvin Donahoo and several service members based near Little Creek Virginia and Great Lakes Illinois, plus others from Lincoln Nebraska and Camp Blanding Florida, are listed on furloughs and family visits. Transfers include Vinton L. Yosten sent to a Georgia training camp from Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Andy Brown hosted a family gathering at their Iconium home Sunday. Attendees included Beatie Beattie and others from Marshalltown Eddyville Centerville and nearby, with multiple generations present. Relatives Harve Beatty Cap Dicks and Hagerman with Goldie Bay also joined the event.
Mr and Mrs George Johnson hosted a Christmas day family dinner with guests including Mrs J E Sharp Centerville Mass Mrs Clyde Wilson and daughter Mr and Mrs George Firkinas and Maxine and Mrs Alice Wilson Mr and Mrs C D DuVall hosted Christmas dinner guests Mr and Mrs William McNabb Hinsdale TJ Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and sons Hlakesbats Mr and aehee De Brown Mr and Mrs pave Madge Gardner Othe Lee DuVall Mr and Mrs Forrest Main and children attended afternoon and supper Questa
Mr and Mrs R H Gaekle and daughter Mary Lou of Winterset, Mr and Mrs C C Waughe of Centervilla and Mr and Mrs Sera, with Mrs N Z Main, entertained on Christmas Day with inner guest may have been.
Mrs. A M Smith returns home to her son Howard after weeks with sons Roy H A Smith of Des Moines and W A Smith of Albia. Sheriff and Mrs Roy Wilson of Clarion visit Mr and Mrs E B Wilson and others. Nell Davey Pelkinton of Magee State Ari fe 3 joins family, Juanita Smith of Kansas City Missouri visits grandmother Mrs C N. Theo Murdy and wife and sons celebrate Christmas with relatives. Harvey Hiatt returns Monday from several weeks with his children in Illinois.
The John Tadlock home hosted a cooperative Christmas Day dinner with attendees including Mrs. Lee and her son Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Tadlock and children Imogene Basil Larry Joe Irene, Mia Hay Tubangh, and A. E. Shull among others. The meal was served cafeteria style and celebrated the holiday together.
Rineharts entertained a large group including Mr. and Mrs. John Hardy and Johnnie and Gene, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hiner and David of Peoria, TJ, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Talbott and Carol Jean and Larry Garnett of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. George Hiner and Glen of Centerville, and Frank and Lew Rinshart for Christmas dinner. Kenneth Condra and children visited near Numa, with the Condras at Alfred Ondra’s home for gifts and a Christmas tree. Condra is recovering from injuries when hay tipped and his leg was fractured. Carl Black and daughter Joan of Sigourney joined Mrs. Hees’ parents and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner, spending Christmas with Jim Black’s family southwest of Moulton.
Residents in Knoxville Lovilla and surrounding towns hosted relatives during the holiday season. The notes mention Harold and Mrs. Preston Hiatt in Melcher, Arthur Ane traveling to Madison, and visits by Dr. and Mrs. Wheeler of Des Moines to Johnnis and Mr. and Mrs. Murdy. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Marion Keeton, Leonard Pelmer, and Mrs. Earl Brain with other kin are recorded sharing meals and gatherings as festivities continued.
Wilbur Norden Smith of near Moravia pleaded guilty to forging a check and confessed to two robberies at Easter's Pool Hall on December 22 and Hunter's Tavern about six weeks earlier. The items taken included penny machines cash rings and papers. He admitted guilt to the Appanoose county district court in Centerville and was sentenced to 10 years at the Iowa State Men's Reformatory in Anamosa.
Levi Coulson home held a Christmas Day family dinner with many relatives present despite icy roads. Attendees included W C Coulson and Charlene. Junior Armstrong and Shirley Jean. Clell Coulson and Sharon Ann. John Stevens and Naomi and others from Centerville Davenport Moravia and more. Several members were absent due to distance or travel.
Mr and Mrs Chambers entertained their children and grandchildren at a Christmas dinner on Friday then exchanged gifts and enjoyed a tree. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Ballew of Moulton and others from Blakesburg and Albion. Richard Ballew, home on a 20 day furlough from the bomber squadron at Midland Texas, served in the Bante air squadron in England during World War I.
Mrs Bernard McCarthy of Washington announces the birth of a son to the couple recently at their home. McCarthy is a Coast Guard member on the West Coast and the former Dora Wilson, daughter of Delmar Wilson. The notice mentions holiday visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Houser and daughters, and other relatives from East Centerville, New Sharon, and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Dorin Wajiles and Elahwonne of Center ville visited Mrs Flora Jones on Sunday joining Mr and Mrs E G Sincox and children of Alicia and Mr And ra Kenneth Free and Dale for an afternoon gathering.
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