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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
3
This week’s district scout program drew a cheerful crowd as boys showcased activities that felt natural to them. An observer praised the performance for authenticity, noting grown ups enjoyed watching boys do what boys do. The item ends with a humorous aside about a missing fountain pen and a village wastebasket mouse incident.
Moravia high school’s junior class will present the three act comedy The Saturday Evening Ghost in the school gymnasium Tuesday evening February 15. Director Miss Ellanor Sewell lists cast members Helen Felton Maxine Smith Norma Horstman Louise Sawyer Robert Gladfelder Carl Tisue Richard Hudgens and Delmar Dowd. The show begins at seven p.m.
Mr and Mrs C A Turner visited their daughter Mrs Roy Hilison and family in Hilton county for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs Turner and Mr Ellison whose birthdays occurred Sunday and Kenneth Eugene Ellison turning one. Guests included Mary Elfen Mervin Ellison and Junior Allen.
Mr and Mrs H E Glick moved Monday from their farm southeast of Moravia to the Moravia property they recently purchased. The Glicks had lived on that farm 30 years before relocating to Moravia. Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr have moved to the Glick farm.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr on the birth of a son Tuesday at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. Mrs C T Slavin visits her son and daughter in law Capt and Mrs Noorden Slavin in Springfield Missouri. Neighbors and relatives including Bill Wilson hosted a Saturday gathering near Blakesburg for First Sgt Bruce Gardner and family. Harry and his wife hosted a family dinner Tuesday honoring Bruce Gardner and his sister Mrs Gardner. Dellia McCrory of Burlington spent the weekend at home here.
Moravia boys and girls defeated Mystic in a doubleheader here Monday. Girls edged 28 to 26 in a hard fought game, while the Moravia boys won 46 to 27. The Moravia boys previously reached fourth in Cincinnati tournament, with 42-27 over Rathbun in the consolation game. The Moravia girls advance to Moulton Thursday for first round of the girls sectional, following junior high defeats earlier week.
Medora Hauk, who left this week to begin basic training with the United States Marine Corps women’s reserve, was honored at a cooperative dinner at the Lee Johnson home Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel and sons Ronald Laverne Clell Wendell, Mrs Lucille Davidson of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Lloyd McDanel and Kathryn and Richard, Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson, and the honoree, along with afternoon callers Mr and Mrs Shirley Townsend and Junior and Leroy, Mr and Mrs Dwight Coop and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder and Judy Kay.
In Moravia families note members serving in the U S Navy and Army. Submarine base engineer E G Firkins has 27 years service. Max McDonough, torpedoman, travels from Aleutians to the United States for training and visits Moravia. Harold L Boyer promoted to technical sergeant and returns to Camp Carson. Carl Derby Jr promoted in Australia. Bruce Gardner and wife visit before stationed at Gaston Alabama. John Monroe Jarvis payroll typist in Denver after 18 months service, living off post with wife and child.
Mrs William Burns will host Friday afternoon for members of the United Brethren church missionary society. Mrs C N Main will lead the meeting which will be the Thank Offering gathering and visitors will be welcomed.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalling F W Blumenstock's health recovery in a ten hour workday era, the Strohl and Knight families, local telegraphy, and a fetch of childhood recollections. It recalls railroad poultry prices, early chicken breeds, and a shift from horse power to traction engines along rural Moravia.
Moravia free public library marked its third anniversary with a bake sale that yielded 18.40. Mrs. E. R. Easter announced the total and a meeting of the library board was set for Saturday night February 12. The dedication ceremony for the community service flag was rescheduled from February 18 to March 6 and will be part of a union service at Moravia United Brethren Church.
West Point neighbors held a Friday farewell party at the school for neighbors leaving the area. Guests visited and played cards while pie and coffee were served. Attendees included Atlin Hagerman, Elbert Perry, Lloyd Brown, Rex Haver, Bert Rinehart, Clinton Albertson, Raymond Perry, Carl Derby, Dell Hellyer, Rex Hagerman, Carl VanZante and others.
Judge Fred Bales of Columbus Ohio will address Moravia High School students in the afternoon and speak at 7:30 PM at the United Brethren church in Moravia. The event, titled Tomorrow's Citizens, is linked to the Anti Saloon League and includes a union service for Moravia churches. A flag dedication ceremony precedes the talk under direction of Mrs T R Gordney and Mrs E G Hawk.
E F Wilson and daughter Edna Dyphon and Mr and Mrs Lester Brain were dinner guests Tuesday with their son Burke Wilson and Mrs Wilson at Woodward. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Locke and Mrs Bob Rhoads. On their way home they visited Pvt Bob Rhoads at Camp Dodge.
Robert F. Boyer, seaman second class in the U S Navy, is a casualty in a south Pacific hospital. He slipped and fell while cutting tent poles and sprained his ankle. Son of Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer of Johnstown Colorado, he wrote in a January 23 letter that his four days in the hospital felt like four weeks.
The Order of Eastern Star will hold a school of instruction Thursday February 17. The afternoon meeting will begin at 1 30 o'clock.
Moravia celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Boy Scouts with Scout Night as Troop 40 hosted about 100 residents. A one act play A Camping Trip by David Hoover highlighted the evening, and George Tracy spoke on scouting in the U S while leading the troop’s band.
Kensington members answered roll call with a theme Our Marriage Proposal and shared personal stories during a Thursday gathering. Mrs. Blumenstock reported on the John Paul Jones ship Alfred and displayed a large oil painting of the vessel.
The Moravia unit of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening February 15 at the home of Mrs Margaret Callen. Mrs J D Mines remains ill in St Josephs hospital Centerville while her sister Mrs Elna Jordan and mother Mrs Ella Creech stay with her during the day and at Minnes home at night. Mr and Mrs O D DuVall hosted a family dinner Sunday with guests including First Sgt and Mrs Bruce Gardner Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and sons of Blakesburg and Otha Lee DuVall of Davenport.
Bible School led by Winnie DuVall at 10:50 a.m. Communion Service at 10:50 a.m. Sermon titled What the Bible Says of Heaven and Hell delivered by Rev. W. J. Hastie at 9:00 p.m.
United Brethren church announces services led by Pastor G. M. Talbott. Church School at 10:00 p.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs Eva Main's home. W. M. S. meets Friday afternoon with Mrs William Burns for Thank Offering activities.
The Church of the Nazarene JAYS presents Pastor Phipps with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service follows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service and Bible study also at 7:30 p.m.
The Methodist Church E led by Pastor Leroy Pullman lists services including 10:00 Church School with Mrs. D. E Bishop Superintendent 11:00 Worship Service 6:30 p. m Youth Fellowship Wesley Chapel 9:30 a. m Worship Service 10:30 a. m Church School Harry Phillips Superintendent Next Sunday marks Race Relations Day with plans to study present race problems as part of pursuing peace on earth.
Members and guests enjoyed a social afternoon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. C. M. McFatridge. Entertainment and refreshments were organized by a group including Mrs. McFatridge and several co-hostesses.
Dan Pence first lieutenant in the army military police corps visited Moravia Sunday to see his father in law F. S. Pence. The Pence family, including Mrs and Mr Carl Black and daughter Joan of Sigourney, stopped during a trip to Mendota to visit Jim Black’s parents. Curtis will report for army duty Friday.
Taylor township surpassed its Fourth War Loan quota by 50 percent with pledges rising. R C Wilson, drive chairman, reported a quota of 9000 and current pledges exceed 13000. Moravia post office bond sales stay high per J D Minnes postmaster. Saturdays near record for bond sales as drive nears end early next week.
All land owners and others interested in the proposed soils district for Appanoose county are invited to attend a hearing at 1 30 p m Monday Feb 14 at the community center in Centerville. Glen Birlingmair county extension director said today G Ladwick was chosen as chairman and state soil conservation committee members will attend to discuss topography soils erosion land use practices district necessity benefits watersheds and related factors.
Miss Mary Ann Poljak daughter of Mrs. Andrew Poljak of Numa marries Corp. Jay B. Oehler son of Mrs. Louise Oehler of Moravia on January 13 at the Ardmore Oklahoma air base chapel with Chaplain Curriss officiating. They reside at 17 Sixth Avenue Northeast Ardmore Oklahoma.
Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening February 1 at the Ted Teater home to bid farewell as the Teaters move to Rathbun. The event featured cards and visiting with refreshments of sandwiches pie and coffee.
Richard Lee Mason celebrated his third birthday anniversary Sunday with a six o'clock dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Mason northwest of Moravia. Guests included his grandparents Mr and Mrs Allen Mason of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs W P Davis along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and daughter Helen. A birthday cake adorned with three candles marked the occasion.
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M will hold Past Masters night on Friday February 11 with Past Masters conferring the First Degree and refreshments. Second degree work is planned for Monday evening February 24. All brothers are urged to attend these special meetings.
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