Moravia News From Home Readers and Donations
Letters from Norman Firkins Vallejo California and Raymond Plants Mason City Iowa discuss changes of address war ship outfitting and subscription extension. A donor from Mrs Clara Grimes supports March of Dimes polio effort. Moravia news notes Midway Island Torpedoman Max McDonough reports a Bank magazine item about Mayor Bishop's burned Moravia home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Max McDonough
Torpedoman
Midway Island
Bank
Honolulu
D. E. Bishop
Thespians Sponsor Barn Dance for Red Cross Benefit
Troupe 395 of the National Thespians will sponsor a Barn Dance in the school gym on February 20 for the Red Cross. The event features square dancing an old fiddlers contest a program coffee and doughnuts. Attendees are urged to wear old clothes and barnyard attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Thespians
Red Cross
Cantata Seeks Community Singers for Easter Program
All persons interested in helping with a cantata to be given in a local church at Easter time are asked to meet at the Methodist church at 2:30 next Sunday afternoon. Singers from the entire community are welcome regardless of church affiliation.
W I Lemaster Feted On 77th Birthday in Centerville
Walter Lenaster was surprised on his 77th birthday when friends Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tisue and others delivered baskets for dinner. Mrs. Tisue brought an Angel Food cake. Carl Tigue, Dewayne Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lenaster
Harley Tisue
Roy Argo
Dennis
James Nach
Janet
Larry
Tisue
Carl Tigue
Dewayne Moore
Eighteen Stars Added To Local Service Flag
A ceremony at the Community building 8:00 p m Saturday added eighteen stars to the service flag. M K Blackman led the program with Rev W E B Burd delivering a talk on We Are Bought With A Price. Names read included Joseph McDonald and others. total 283 stars with three gold stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulding
M. K. Blackman
B. C. Tucker
W. E B. Burd
Church of Nazarene
Corinthians
L. B. Hawes
Romana
Bernard Myers
Robert Polaon
Joseph McDonald
Jean Kathryn Broshar
Gladya McCrory
Kathryn Argo
Helen Reich
Jimmie Main
Edward Ellis
Clair Hiatt
Francis Shelquist
John Judge
Richard Massman
Donald Brain
Dwight Main
Floyd Johnson
Wayne Davis
John Burton
Ted Wakefield
Donald Paxston
Moravia Boys Go to Cincinnati for County Tournament
Moravia high school boys basketball heads to Cincinnati for the Appanoose county tournament. After a first round bye, they face Unionville on Wednesday evening. Numa, Moravia, Rathbun are seen as top contenders with strong showings expected in the semifinal and final rounds.
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Moravia High School
Appanoose
Cincinnati
Unionvills
Unterville
Numa
Moravia
Rathbun
John Robinson Taken At Corydon
John Russell Robinson born near Albia Iowa September 4 1878 died January 26 1945 at Corydon aged 67 years four months and 21 days He was married to Gertrude McKern and left four children seven grandchildren and two sisters Survived by wife and children he was a pioneer in Corydon automobile business opening the first garage there in 1911 Services were held at the Wolf funeral Home and burial followed in the Corydon cemetery.
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John Russell Robinson
James
Emma Robinson
Albia
Iowa
Corydon
John
Jack
Moravia
Gertrude McKern
Main Station
San Diego
Calif
Robinson
Wolf Funeral Home
Corydon Cemetery
Dinner guests with Joan Callen at parental home
Dinner guests Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen included Mardeena Wilson Anne Seeley Mary Lou McDonough Bonnie Blumer Phyllis Underwood Janet Broshar Martha Sue Garrett Sonya Wailes Joan Dille and Marilyn Hiatt.
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Joan Callen
Zell Callen
Mardeena Wilson
Anne Seeley
Mary Lou McDonough
Bonnie Blumer
Phyllis Underwood
Janet Broshar
Martha Sue Garrett
Sonya Wailes
Joan Dille
Marilyn Hiatt
Twentieth Century Club Entertains Guests At Home
A social afternoon of the Twentieth Century club and guests was held Tuesday at the home of Myra J. Cameron with Mrs. Raymond Ashby and others assisting. The event featured an impersonation of the First Bay of School Party led by Mrs. Ashby, with Mrs. Harold Burton singing a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Myra
J. B. Cameron
Raymond Ashby
Stella Carter
W.V. Murdy
Chariea Coffin
Ashby
Harold Burton
Library board to meet at library Saturday
The regular monthly library board meeting will be held in the library room on Saturday at 3 p.m. The notice invites board members and local residents to attend and discuss library matters.
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Library Board
Bernice Madeline Johnson Weds Dale Allen Derby
Mr and Mrs Gabe Johnson of Moravia announce the marriage of their daughter Bernice Madeline to Dale Allen Derby son of Mr and Mrs Carl Derby of near Moravia. The wedding was in Centerville at 3:00 p m Saturday Jan 20 with Justice of the Peace Howard Henderson officiating. Mrs Ralph Robinson sister of the bride attended. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will live at the bride's parents home.
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Gabe Johnson
Moravia
Bernice Madeline
Dale Allen Derby
Carl Derby
Near Moravia
Centerville
Justice of the Peace
Howard Henderson
Ralph Robinson
Ed Whicker Rites Held Sunday in Mora
Edward Whicker 70 of Rathbun died Friday night after hospital admission January 19. Born in Appanoose County to Benjan and Lydia Whicker he left three children Clifford Earl and Ruby MecDaniel. Survived by seven siblings and a sister Mrs George Eaton. Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Mora Sunday 2:30 pm officiated by Rev Herman A. Smith. Burial in Haines Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carol Whicker Ottie Whicker Johnnie Whicker William Whicker Glen VanDorin and Trenton Gladfelder. Relatives include Pearl Whicker Kansas City and Os Whicker Albia.
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Edward Whicker
Rathbun
St. Joseph's Hospital
Apparoose County
Benjan
Lydia Whicker
Clifford
Earl
Mystic
Ruby MecDaniel
Colorado
Ervin
Moravia
Albia
Pearl
Carl
Kansas City
Har
George Eaton
Plano
Turner Funeral Home
Herman A. Smith
New Sharon
Haines Cemetery
Catie Whicker
Ottie Whicker
Johnnie Whicker
William Whicker
Glen van
Minerettes Capture Appangose County Girls Title Again
The Numa Minerettes won the Appangose county girls basketball championship for the seventh consecutive year, defeating Rathbun 39 to 28 on Moravia court. Earlier tournament rounds saw Numa overpower Mystic 63-17 and Cincinnati 40-15, with Moravia upset by Moulton 19-18 in the first round and Cincinnati beating Udell 31-22. In the semifinals Numa beat Cincinnati 40-15 and outpaced Moulton 26-6 to reach the final.
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Numa Minerettes
Appangose
Rathbun Sextet
Moravia
Rathbun
Minerettes
Numa
Mystic
Cincinnati
Udell
Fashion
Moulton
Nutrition Training School In Moravia Feb 9
Moravia hosts a nutrition training session at the Community building on Friday February 9 with director from Ames. The meeting opens at 10 o clock, a covered dish luncheon follows at noon. Attendees from Chariton and Taylor townships are expected to participate.
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Moulton
Cincinnati
Tust
Supt'Searcliff
Moravia
Mrs Brain Hosts Progressive Club Meeting
Mrs. Lester Brain hosted Tuesday evening for the Progressive club. Winners in games were Mrs. Karl Tuttle and Mrs. Norman Ward.
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Mrs. Brain
Progressive Club
Lester Brain
Karl Tuttle
Norman Ward
Topics Announced For Two Evening Agriculture Classes
Bernard F. Myers announces two upcoming vocational agriculture evenings at the local high school. Feb 2 features a film Cattleman before the discussion Marketing Crops Through Livestock. Feb 7 covers Soil and Water Conservation with another film Save the Soil. No admission charged. open to farmers and guests. Mr. and Mrs. John Robison visited Albia Sunday.
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Bernard F. Myers
Kensingtons Guests At Turner Home
Mr and Mrs C A Turner hosted the Kensington club and guests on Thursday evening The diversion was paying work with four tables at play Mr and Mrs John Johnson were guests at the event.
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C. A. Turner
Kensington Club
John Johnson
Sunday church services and midweek study schedule
The schedule lists 10:00 a m Sunday School led by M H Johnson, 11:00 a m Morning Worship, 7:00 p m N P 8 service, 7:30 p m Evening Service, and Thursday 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study.
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M. H. Johnson
Methodist Service Schedule at Wesley Chapel and Church
The church page lists L. B. Hawes as pastor at Methodist Church with 10:00 a.m. Church School led by Mrs. D. Bishop and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship on the theme Those Constituting the True Church. An 4:00 p.m. Children’s meeting for ages 4-10 led by Mrs. Blumenstock, 6:30 p.m. Can-Do and Senior Fellowships, and 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. Friday prayer meeting also noted. Wesley Chapel shows 9:45 a.m. Worship Service and 10:45 a.m. Church School led by Virgil Dooley.
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D. BH. Bishop
Blumenstock
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
United Brethren Church Service Schedule
The notice lists services led by Pastor G. M. Talbott with Church School at 10:00 a.m. Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Christian Endeavour at 6:30 p.m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p.m.
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United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavour
Johnson family reports for military induction in Missouri
Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson and their two children returned from Texas. He left Wednesday to report at Jefferson Barracks Missouri for induction into the army. Mrs Johnson and children remain at the parental Gus Pfannebecker home.
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Guy Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Jefferson Barracks
Army
Gus _Pfannebecker
Return of Navy Man From Aleutians
Ralph Garner of the Navy returns from a furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garner. He has served on the Aleutian Islands and Alaska coast.
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Aleutians
Ralph Garner
Navy
Charles Garner
Aleutian
Isilanda
Alaska
Pilot Lt Col Clyde Wilson Reaches Overseas Post
Mrs Clyde Wilson reports her husband Lt Col Clyde Wilson has arrived at an overseas destination in the Pacific theater. He serves with the air corps and his location is currently unknown.
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Clyde Wilson
Col
Pacific Theatre of Operations
The
Air Corps
Boardman Home Visit After 33 Months In Pacific Action
Warrant Officer Clifton F. Boardman, 33 months in the southwest Pacific, arrives home for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Boardman and sister Mrs. A. J. Billings of Ottumwa. He will report to Hot Springs Arkansas February 19. The return follows two days after M/Sgt. Richard Burton’s return to duty. the two friends shared long overseas service and nearly met during furloughs. Lt. E. G. Firkins left for Key West after ten days here due to his father's illness and death. Roscoe Brown and family arrived from Harlingen, Texas. Mrs. Brown and children stay with the Laws family. Sgt. Brown reported for duty at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Clifton F. Boardman
Southwest Pacific
M. E. Boardman
A. J. Billings
Ottumwa
W. O. Boardman
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Richard Burton
Pacific
E. G. Firkins
U. 8 Ni
Key West
Florida
W. G. Firkins
Roscoe Brown
Roy Woodward Advanced to Corporal in European Theater
According to his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Roy Woodward has been advanced to corporal He has served with infantry troops in the European theater and was last reported near St With
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Harry Woodward
Roy Woodward
St. With
Oehler Returns Home After Navy Service Leave
Leon Q Oehler, coxswain in the navy, arrives Sunday to spend leave with his mother Mrs. Vesta Oehler and relatives. He recently returned from the European theatre, in the Mediterranean area, France and Italy. His mother met him in Chicago at the E Day home. After leave, he will report back to Charleston, D C.
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Oehler
Leon Q Oehler
Navy
Mediterranean
France
Italy
Vesta Oehler
Chicago
Charleston
D. C
Jack Clark Receives Medical Discharge from Army in Loveland
Word reaches Loveland Colorado that Jack Clark has been medically discharged after about two years of service. He previously served at New Orleans Louisiana before returning to his former home. Coincidentally Wayne Davis and Donald Nash, inducted from Appanoose County, were assigned nearby at Jefferson Barracks.
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Jack Clark
Army
Loveland
Colorado
Clark
New Orleans
Wayne Davis
Appanoose County
Donald Nash
Banks
Jefferson Barracks
So And Sew Club Honors Pvt Shelquist
In honor of Pvt Francis Shelquist of Camp Robinson Ark members of the So and Sew club hosted a party at the John VanZanie home on Tuesday evening. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist northwest of town and is visiting this week with his parents Richard Main and Mrs Main of New York City are the parents of a son born Jan 28 named Ronald Henry. Richard is the son of Mr and Bra Alex Main
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Pvt
Shelquist
Francis Shelquist
Camp Robinson
Ark
John VanZanie
Ralph Shelquist
Richard Main
Mrs. Main
New York City
Ronald Henry
Richard
Bra
Alex Main
Paris announces engagement of Arlene Paris to Navy man Glen Stephenson
Mr and Mrs Claude Paris of east of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene to Glen H Stephenson of the United States Navy. Stephenson has just completed a 14 day leave from sea duty at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Stephenson of Knoxville Iowa.
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Claude Paris
East of Moravia
Arlene
Glen H. Stephenson
United States Navy
Stephenson
Henry Stephenson
Knoxville
Owa
Polio Fund Drive Gets Good Start in Moravia
The March of Dimes campaign in Moravia and the community got a good start this week, with about $55 raised to date. Mrs. Fred Blumenstock, chairwoman, says many organizations and individuals have yet to be heard from and the drive will continue until all have had an opportunity to contribute.
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Clara Grimes
Kinser
Moravia
Fred Blumenstock
Blumenstock
United Brethren Church Supper Planned for Tuesday
A cooperative supper and program will be held Tuesday evening at the United Brethren church for members families and guests. Program committee members are Mrs Emil Halden Mrs Ben Jones Kenneth Condra and M K Blackman. Each family should bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service.
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The
United Brethren Church
Emil Halden
Ben Jones
Kenneth Condra
M. K., Blackman
Moravia Students Earn Straight A Grades This Semester
Moravia high school reports two students achieved straight A grades in the first semester. Maxine Smith a senior and Jack Broshar a freshman led the list, with twenty three students named as nonhonor roll that Thursday. The honorees span seniors Delmar Dowd Betty Jean Foster Wynone Perry Carl Tisue along with juniors Mary Lou Main Peggy Paris Dweena Robinson Norlene Sanders Rosalie Zinmer and sophomores Bonnie Frame James Main Vell ms Overturf Janella Reid Verna Rouse Charlotte Scott Dee Fenton, plus freshmen Norma Allison Helen Taylor Lillian Tomlim Betty Wilson.
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Moravia High School
Maxine Smith
Jack Broshar
Vell Ms Overturf
Janella Reid
Verna Rouse
Charlotte Scott
Dee Fenton
Norma Allison
Helen Taylor
Lillian Tomlim
Betty Wilson
Two Township Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Crowd in Moravia
About 70 people attended a joint Farm Bureau session for Chariton and Taylor townships at the Community Building in Moravia on Friday evening. Earl Boyer led the business portion and a crop planning discussion followed with program and refreshment volunteers named. Glen Birlingmrsir, Appanoose County extension director, was present.
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Farm Bureau
Moravia
Chariton and
Taylor Township
Earl Boyer
E. O. Tucker
Gua Tiswe
H. E. Cordes
Joe Martin
Pearlie Boyer
Grover Easter
Glen Birlingmsir
Appanooss County
Masons Confer Two Third Degrees at Moravia Lodge
The Moravia Masonic lodge conferred two third degrees at a special meeting Monday afternoon and evening. Candidates were Ivan Harsh and Troy Adams. Guests from Blakesburg and Moulton lodges assisted with the work, followed by refreshments and social time.
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Moravia
Death notice for Josie Bradley Morrison in York Nebraska
Word has arrived that Josie Bradley Morrison of York Nebraska died last October. She formerly lived in Moravia and her parents’ home was at the site now occupied by Mrs Anna Smith. Her last Moravia visit with friends was in 1934. She was known locally as Josie Bradley.
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Josie Bradley Morrison
York
Nebr
Moravia
Anna Smith
Josie Bradley
Local Notes Include Birth and Furlough Details
A 21 day furlough here for M/Sgt Richard Burton ends as he departs Friday night for Santa Ana California to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton and other relatives. Cpl and Mrs Burdell Roberts of Detroit announce the birth of daughter Eileen Kay on January 20. Cpl Roberts is the son of Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts east of town and is stationed at a camp near Detroit. (Continued on page 4)
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Richard Burton
Curtis Burton
Santa Ana
Calif
Cpl
Burdell Roberts
Detroit
Mich
Eileen Kay
Cpl. Roberts
Guy Roberts
Former Mayor W G Firkins Dies at Home in Moravia
W G Firkins longtime Moravia resident and former mayor died at his home Monday January 29 after several weeks illness. He served on the Moravia school board and led Taylor township Democrats as chairman. Survived by eight children, 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev G M Talbott, burial at Hamilton cemetery. His life history notes birth 1860 in Altona Illinois and long railroad career in Iowa and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Firkins
Moravia
Mr. Firkins
Democratic Party
Taylor Township
Cora Washburn
Emmett
Idaho
George
Jake
Ankeny
Iowa
William
Kansas City
Egbert
Nogales
Arizona
Edward Firkins
Firking
William George Firkins
Sarah Firkins
Altona
Knox County
Illinois
Marion County
Colorado
Waas
Santa Fe
Hamilton Lodge
Elders Lodge
Mary Elizabeth Stilwell
Cora May
Henry George
Jacob Charles
William Bryan
Egbart Oscar
Edward Gilbert
Francis Stillwell
Mary Ellen
Sadie J Stevens Dies At Moulton Iowa 77
Sadie J Miller Stevens aged 77 died Friday at her Moulton home after a stroke two weeks earlier. She first married John Wheaton producing 11 children including Artie Wheaton Pulaski Iowa and a son from New London Iowa, Pearl Roberts Grand Island Nebraska, and Edna Colling Ottumwa. There are 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She later married Jake Stevens who survives. Funeral services were Sunday at Hitchcock parlor at 1:00 pm with Rev. Simmons Bloomfield officiating. Burial followed in Pulaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie J. Stevens
Sadie Miller
Moulton
John Wheaton
Artie Wheaton
Pulaski
Iowa
Boy
New London
Mia
Pearl Roberts
Grand Island
Nebr
Edna Colling
Ottumwa
Eastern Star School of Instruction Announcement
O. E. 8. school of instruction scheduled Friday February 2 at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A silver ring will be taken for the wounded Iowa service men's fund. Make reservations with Icel Broshar for a 6:30 dinner at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E
Iowa Service Men's Fund
Icel Broshar
The
Legion Hall
Moravia School Yearbook Drive Seeks Public Support
Moravia present class of 1946 publishes annual featuring all school year events and club photos. Books cost one dollar, orders are being taken via Yvonne Harrison Maxine Smith or Delmar Dawe. Mr and Mrs Howard Love visited Mrs Leonard Pelmer on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Harrison
Maxine Smith
Delmar Dawe
Mrs. Howard Love
Leonard Pelmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman
Firkins
Central Avenue
Vallejo
Moravia Union
Uncle Sam
Raymond Plants
Internal Revenue Office
Mason City
O.K
Thespians
W. I. Lemaster
Mrs. Lee Hiatt
Moravia Boys
John Robinson
Clarence Hiner
Sarah Hiner
Neat Iconium
Belgium
Derby
Ed Whicker
Nutrition Training School
John Robison
Sunda
Re. Leonard Charles
Kensingtons
Turner Home
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
Boardman
Eastern Star School of Instruction
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