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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
3
Reading a wartime column, Joyce Martin 6, finds work at Corner Cafe. FBI hiring tale follows Wilbur Cloyed’s Washington trip, pocket theft, and a good deed. The narrative mixes clocks, sleep loss, and Uncle Sam urges with local anecdotes of resilience and initiative.
Notice to World War veterans calls all honored servicemen to the Legion Home at 1:00 PM Friday for the military funeral of William Calvin Wren. The gathering invites attendance, remarks, and salute to the deceased service member.
Pleasant Grove held a community dinner Sunday to bid farewell to families leaving and welcome newcomers. The Glen Garrett family moved to a Brompton area farm, Harry Woodwards returned from Wyoming, and the Jay Argo family prepared to move near Seconium. Guests included the Bert Rinehart and Argo families of Centerville, with a cooperative dinner after one o clock.
A Moravia School Band led program features Edwarda Holmes and Jeanne Reader in Phillips performing a series of chorus and band pieces. Selections include My Own United States Sea Chantey Away For Rio March High School Cadets Theme From Piano Concerto Filandria National Anthem Star Spangled Banner and a Sousa/ Tchaikovsky influenced medley. The program closes with a benediction and performances by the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs.
William Calvin Wren a World War veteran dies in LaGrande Oregon February 8 at 47. He lived in Missouri for years and worked as a barber in Kimball Nebraska. He is survived by his mother Mrs Mary Wren Moravia three brothers John Claude Doyle and sister Maude Hall. Burial at Hillcrest cemetery with local veterans forming a military escort. A full obituary will follow.
At the University of Iowa mid year convocation in Iowa City on Tuesday 185 degrees and certificates were conferred Miss Mabel Thompson of Moravia won the Masters of Arts degree She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T S Thompson of Brompton The ceremony was led by President Virgil M Hancher and the convocation address was delivered by Prof T Hew Roberts an Australian born expert in education and social affairs
Vyron Troog, Moravia high school instructor of nearly two years, leaves for Chicago to begin training as an Ordnance Inspector in the war department. He will study three months before transfer. Mrs. Troog replaces him, and teachers praise his efficiency and hobby programs while wishing him success in the new civil service role.
Winter returns with four to five inches of snow since Sunday night. Harriet Lee Main traveled from Knoxville to spend the week with home Zolka.
G B Johnson marked 50 years as an Odd Fellow with a Feb 9 banquet by the J O C F and Rebekah lodges. Members toasted, shared cake, and lauded his long work in Moravia lodge No 610 and in district and state circles. He initiated Jan 25 1892 at a hall east of the current site, and remains the only living member from that night.
The Kaster family held an annual gathering at the parental Moravia home to honor Hoyt McKern and Donna ster's February dates, the February 14 anniversary of E. Kaster and spouse, and the eighth wedding anniversary of another couple, with relatives from Creston and Afton attending.
Moravia and Rathbun high school teams will stage a Red Cross benefit basketball doubleheader on Thursday evening February 19. Admission nets all proceeds for the American Red Cross Ambulance Drive. no free admissions. Moravia Telephone and Moravia Union provide lines and refreshments.
Menu lists Chicken Supreme fluffed potatoes cherry salad bread butter jelly pie coffee peas gravy and parsnips. Mrs Alta Schultz returns from a two week visit with daughters Mrs Goldie Britton and Areeta Gard in Chicago.
A photograph of Mr. Johnson was delayed for publication as the Union notes his rise through Keokuk circles in 1920. He later served on the Grand Lodge finance committee, was appointed Grand Herald in 1923, and became Grand Marshal in 1924.
Mrs D E Bishop has been elected Superintendent of the Moravia Methodist Sunday School to succeed Glen Garrett whose resignation followed the Garrett family's move to a Brompton area farm. The Sunday School board will meet at the Blumenstock home Wednesday evening to plan further work.
W M Evana announces Rowena McFatridge as Chief Registrar for Moravia with a local committee to handle February 16 registration for men aged 20 to 45 in Moravia and northern Appanoose and southern Monroe counties. Registrants may also register February 14 or 15. questions cover name, residence, birth, and employer details.
Moravia Independent teams announce two games to be played Thursday evening. The Moravia Independents will host the Albia girls and Moulton Indies, while the Moravia boys beat Moulton twice at Moulton last Thursday February 5. Guard Brees starred with a spectacular basket.
Retired from the Moravia general store last Wednesday February 4 after nearly 44 years in the same location. H G Broshar began in 1897 with Broshar & Tisue and later led the Broshar family shops through multiple partnerships. He served as Moravia community secretary and raised a large family while expanding the business into a brick building prior to Levi Broshar's death.
On February 4 Gardner and son purchased the H G Broshar dry goods and groceries stock along with all fixtures and the building. Posession was given and a rapid closing out sale began. Gardner and Son plan to store the building for storage purposes. The Gardner Hatchery and feed store adjoins the Broshar building to the north on the square’s west side.
Sylvan VanDorin was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner held Sunday at his parents home. Attendees included A. O. Van Dorin Carl Bettis and family E G Sincox and wife Betty Murphy Russell Hindman and family W T VanDorin Mrs J L Jones Kathryn Bullard Dorin Wailes Floyd McFall and Jerry Vera J T VanDorin and Leo Clara Selby Dallas Faber R 9 Faber and family Kenneth Free and Dale J C Lockman Rodger Gideon and family.
Rex Firkins departed Sunday for Vallejo California to visit his brother Norman Firkins and family and seek employment. He travels by auto from Des Moines with a party. Previously with Quehler Oil Company he tried several times to enlist but failed medicals. He plans to pursue defense work in California.
Harold Mason reports his brother Allen Mason Jr has moved from Boise Air Field Idaho to McChord Field Washington. He serves as a gunner on a patrol bomber and handles a 0 caliber machine gun mounted in the tail of the aircraft.
Unionville in Udell Township traces settlement to 1840s with Crows and early residents John W. Clancey and Leven Dean. The area sits on historic dragoon and Mormon trails near the Grand River route. First death likely John Zinch in 1845 and the initial schoolhouse dated 1846. continued on page two.
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