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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1942

Page

2

Waterloo guests visit Broshar and Pabst homes

Mrs. Glair Broshar and son Bob Mrs A G Broshar and son Gerald from Waterloo were weekend guests at the parental H G Broshar and H H Pabst homes.

Families Moving Early Shift in Spring Farm Moves

Several farm families began moving ahead of the usual March 1 date. Glen Garretts left the R. J. Funkhouser farm to Forest Hiatt's Miller farm near Brompton. Harry Woodward will take the Garretts’ vacated place, with Johnny Sharp/K Hiatt plans to move to Forest Hiatt’s northwest farm. C. O. Hiatt moved from Moravia to a farm on Moulton route two, Jay Argos also planning to move to a farm near Iconium they bought months ago.

Glen Garrett R. J. Funkhouser Miller Brompton Forest Hiatt Harry Woodward Garretts Johnny Sharp C. O. Hiatt Moravia Moulton Jay Argos Iconium

Legion Auxiliary Meeting With Mrs Tracy at Veach Home

The Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet at Mrs Von Tracy's home on Tuesday evening in February. It notes ample Red Cross sewing material available at Mrs John Veach's home and invites anyone wishing to assist to contact Mrs Veach.

Legion Auxiliary Red Cross John Veach Veach

WMA Meeting Postponed to February at Callen Home

The WMA of the U B church postponed their Friday gathering to February and will meet at the home of Mrs. E Callen. This notice updates the time and location for the church group’s予定.

U. B. Church

Weekend social rounds span Albia area travels

Mrs Freeman Jolly hosts, Eddyville guests report Centerville visits, Knoxville and Melcher gatherings, and multiple family outings. Locals including the Gartners, Hiatts, and Bordens share meals and travel to nearby towns. Announcements note a daughter born Feb 6 to John and Reba Packard in Kenosha, and Georgianna Gollaher born Feb 1 in Arlington.

Freeman Jolly Eddyville Dennis K. McDonald Martha Brasher Helen Rankin Centerville Curtis Burton Barbara Knoxville Melcher James Nash LeRoy Bert Nash Harley Tisue Wm. Young Billie K Fairfield Stockport W. V. Murdy Lester Murdy Udell Katherine Hickenlooper Albia Francis Doehler Susan Apent F. Oehler Marie Callen Waterloo Claire Spencer Zell Callen Gretchen Lusa Billie Lela Garnet McDonough Jack Deena Mary Lou Bert_Luge C. A. Bennett Broken Bow Neb Nora Irwin Davenport Rollie Carter Moulton Loyd Carter J . C. Hiatt Allen Hiatt Wm. Gardner Marvin Gardner Yvonne George Irelan Ray Harris Patrician Ann Birde Main Eugene Main Carol Ann Leon Kenneth Darrell Glick Milo H. E. Glick Glick Troy Hedrick Lowell Harris Newton Iowa Harris Geo. McCummie Mra Phil Gobba John Packard Kenosha Hospital Kenosha Wis Margaret Lynn Packard Reba Callen Vess Hiatt Oskaloosa Wilda Argo Iowa City Hiatt Richard Davis Henry Must¢grove Gay Harrison Freemont Kate Rogers Arlington Goillaher G. L. Gollaher Moravia Treasury Department Washington, D. C Phil Cobb Stella Carter Frank Hiatt Ann Patricia Ann Birdie Main John Charity Bteac Hogital Bert Turner Charles Rochester Minn E. M. Coltrain Mayo Clinic Coltrain Hattie Stoops Conrad Ig Hare Armintia Haddock R. BE. Stoopa Jess Stoops Bloomfield Senay Club J. W. Halden Oe Ee

Sunday church services and programs announced

Bible School at 11 00 a m with Mrs H N Utterback as superintendent Communion at 11 45 a m Church School at 10 00 a m with Carl VanZante as superintendent Worship Service at 10 50 a m Christian Endeavor and Prayer meeting at 6 30 p m Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock No evening service next Sunday due to patriotic program at school building All welcome to these services

Carl VanZante Christian Endeavor

Methodist Church service notices and parish updates

The notice lists Methodist Church events with minister E Lery Pullman, church school, and worship times. It mentions a wartime order to dismiss evening services for a musical concert at the school auditorium and a Wesley Chapel worship with communion. It notes a Feb 22 class roll call and coop dinner, plus articles on English usage by Mrs Glick and Mrs Dodd. It also reports J F Albert returning to government service after an injury.

B. Bishop Wesley Chapel Church of School Virgil Dudley H. E. Glick J. L. Dodd W. Albert J. F. Albert Arlington

Iowa described as gem of the West by editors in 1850s

A 1942 Palimpsest piece quotes Davenport and Des Moines reporters praising Iowa’s immigration boom and farming promise. Articles note land sales, frontier changes, and optimistic forecasts of arable wealth, with cautions on seed costs and farm setup.

Iowa Hawkeye Hawkeye State Thomas E. Tweite Davenport New York Times Des Moines Daily Express Herald Dubuque Porta Mississippi Charles Foster Washington Tribune Grenty New York “Tribune United States Wiaely Laws Est

Intellectual Hermit of Alla Makes Old House a Landmark

Edward Ladd, a 74-year-old recluse near Lansing New Albin road, is a cultured actor and polyglot who loves Shakespeare, poetry, and old books. He discovered a 6-foot long Indian buffalo drawing in a cave on Allamekee hillside, revealing his keen eye for antiquities.

Keres Erat Allamakee County Edward Ladd Lansing- New Albin Road Allamekee Pares

String saver Steen exhibs 98 inch string volume in town

Steen, descendant of the town founder and pont master, is a noted string saver. She recently displayed a ball 98 inches in circumference and is believed to have saved about 45 miles of string from incoming parcel mail, a remarkable feat for the community.

Havre Nour TS. Ie Steen

Home Builders Club Social Among Moravia Residents

The Home Builders club hosted an informal gathering at the Brown home on Moravia Street Monday evening. Claude Hawk won the couple’s option prize. guests enjoyed fruit, cookies, and coffee served by hostesses. Attending were Adame, Coridra, Mya, Davi re, Mrs Bate Hawk, Harold Mason, Lloyd Brown, Jerry and Dorothy, among others.

Cale ‘Beethren Kenneth Coridra Bate Hawk Harold Mason Mrs. Lloyd Brown Jerry Dorothy

Special meeting attendance at Albia Methodist church

Members attended a Methodist church meeting in Albia on Saturday evening. Mrs Wilbur Hares Mrs John Veach Mrs J W Halden and Gail Sherrard were noted among attendees. Fists and Broshat accounts were referenced in the same report.

Wilbur Hares Mra John, Veach J. W. Halden Gail Sherrard Methodist Church Albia Evenitiz

Be on the Safe Side warning for poultry raiders

A garden hatchery recommends Staley's Laying Mash and Master Mix Concentrate to protect flocks from raiders as egg prices rise this fall. The notice stresses cautious feeding practices to keep hens productive and safe throughout the season.

Staley Gardner Hatchery

Farm Security Administration Food Production Loane

The Appanoose County council discussed Food for Freedom loans from the Farm Security Administration. Loans, set at six percent, assist those unable to secure credit to buy food, livestock, and equipment. The Centerville office handles the program. meeting members listed Centerville officials and county agents.

Farm Security Administration Food Production Loane Appano County Centerville Ieelog Tor T. Fox FSA Food For Freedom United States FSA Food For Freedom Poares Centerville Nation Bank W. Fr. Coddington R. R Leo Browdish Apervisor James F. Brown Teract Towa Jesse Adems Moulton Howard Alexander Unionville Ora A. Powell Udell Charles Bailey Mystic Everett Knapp Hale C. Greenleaf Paul Stilckler

Chili Supper At Rinehart Home Near Iconium

So and Bew club members hosted by Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart north of Iconium on January 30 enjoyed a chili supper with pickles and pie. The gathering included Roscoe Argo, Frances Aries, and the Rex Haver family among others.

So and Bew Club Bert Rinehart Iconium

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Nadine & George Grapefruit Crisco Folger’s Coffee Merri Nadine Independent WMA Sweal Paneer P&g Wheaties Caurcne Church of Christ Bible School H. N. Utterback Brethren M. Talbott Claay H G. Broshat Ater Broshar Pleaga cdl Pobalbte B. E. Clark 28Th Street Blanche Graham East Add Sea Chet Broshar Srey Mornvig H. G. Broshar John Wineler H. N. ‘Diherbeck Harry, DuVall Timothy Heay Walter Non Timothy Hay P. K. Horner Vinton Easter Hee Coal Co Artie Veatad Cre Chet Broshar Valentines Valentine Greeting Cards Valentine Yeach Drug Store Rexall Store Alexander Smith Phouiere Ein Lear Designs Turner &Son
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