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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
3
Jimmie Hickman a small son of Supt I J Hickman was injured Monday evening when he fell on steps at a school basketball game. He was unconscious about an hour later and rushed to the Centerville hospital. Xrays showed no fracture or concussion and he is expected to return home to Moravia in two or three days.
Mrs Allie Weston a Moravia resident aged 79 fell at about 6 00 am Friday fracturing her hip. Hearing her call for help did not come until 3 00 pm when daughter Mrs Ernest Kincade found her. She was taken to St Joseph hospital Canterville and is progressing. Her daughters Mrs Roy Kincade Kansas City Kans Mrs Roy Hamilton Bonner Springs Kans and Mrs Ernest Kincade stay at the hospital with her.
George Baxter 88 a former Moravian telegraph operator died January 25 in San Jose California after being struck by a car. His wife Effie Smith injured in the same crash remains in serious condition. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Merle McConnell of Santa Monica and two granddaughters.
The February meeting of the Missionary Society at the United Brethren church was led by Mrs. Main with the topic Th Kingdom Come On Earth Through Our Gratitude For Sharing of God's Word. Members contributed Bible verses and a bank offering supported educational and evangelistic work for women and children in mission fields.
The W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday February 20 at 2 p.m. at the home of Garnet McDonough. Gretchen Ashby, President. Aleafa Hiatt, Secretary.
A. E. Shull received a letter from Amsterdam via the American Red Cross. The Dutch note, translated, thanks Mrs. Shull for knitted socks and mentions changes in wartime distribution, greetings to her, and a wish for a Happy New Year from the family G. J. Gilbers Brommenholk. It notes their children ages and birthdays and asks if the letter was received.
Staff Sergeant Dayton Dotson, now honorably discharged, reenlists in the army for three more years and will be stationed in Europe. The report lists other servicemen: Eugene McCrory, Keith Hoffman, David Pullman, Forest Purvis, Richard Burton, Leo H. Housley, Harley Jennings, Maurice W. Blumer, James H. Weldon, and several Reich family members, with various postings and discharges across Fort Snelling, Yokohama, Fort Leavenworth, Camp Beale, and other stations, plus addresses and future assignments in 1945–1946.
Ladies of Taylor township will meet at the Loyd Carter home Wednesday February 20 to discuss the first of a series of three lesson topics The first lesson will be Food and Nutrition Family Living Program The meeting will start at 1030 am and ordinary food will be dressed up into new and tastier dishes Any lady who is interested whether a Farm Bureau member or not is invited to attend Each one is asked to bring a covered dish and own table service
Moravia will host a woodwork shop in the basement of the former hotel building operated by Robert A. Grubbs of Douds for the Success Barber & Beauty Supply. An alumination foundry unit will also be installed. Grubbs will move his Daouds shop equipment to Moravia once occupancy areas are ready. An apartment is being prepared for Mr and Mrs Grubbs and their granddaughter in the hotel building.
Mrs Thomas Drake age 85 died after eight o'clock Wednesday morning at her home east of Moravia. Survived by two sons Bert Drake and erahell at home and a daughter Mrs John Herteen. Body at Turner Funeral Home Moravia. Burial planned in Eaton cemetery west of Unionville.
Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner for 38 relatives and friends. The Brain family of Unionville also observed a 40th anniversary, but illness prevented participation. The event featured a striated pink and blue cake, bouquets of red and white sweet peas, and candlecenterpieces. Guests included extended Coffin and Brain families plus friends from multiple Iowa towns and California visitors.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the Charles Argo home for Mrs. Argo and nephew Keith Argo of Ottumwa. Attendees from Ottumwa included Ned Argo and family Guelda Bobby Keith Leura Jo. Iconium. Kansas City guests Eckert and George Argo with families joined the gathering joined by J C Firkins and Jack, Deanie, Jim and Eugene Argo. All hoped to meet again next year.
Monroe Township Farm Bureau held its regular monthly meeting in Monroe County with an oyster supper. Decorations echoed Valentine season with streamers Lincoln silhouettes and patriotic napkins. Wendell Murdy announced the program and Charles Greenlee, Albia county agent, spoke briefly before Wilbur Adler from Chariton addressed the group. Mrs. Ralph Spencer led a Truth or Consequences style program following the talk.
The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to the Legion home Tuesday night February 19 at 7 30 for a regular meeting. Margery Tracy, secretary.
Sylvan Van Dorin remains employed at the Success Bathing Supply after prior work. Max Gollaher, recently discharged from the navy, will stay in Moravia to work for his father doing carpentry and furniture repairs. The Charley Platt 40 acre Moravia tract sold to Lee Johnson via Chet Proxisal. M. H. and Herschel Johnson bought barber furniture in Ames and returned Tuesday. Tom Main and family moved to the Sufficool property in Moravia. Ivan Walter and family moved to land south of the square. Jess Funkhouser of Albia bought the Walter property and moved here Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs Max Hiner attended the Iowa Reign Hardware convention in Des Moines Tuesday with C A Turner and Ralph Pfannebecker of the same firm at the Wednesday edition. The convention was at Hotel Ft Des Moines with 254 booths and plays at the Coliseum. Displays were not made during the war but this year such displays returned.
Dexter resident Mr and Mrs Johnny Dahl and Betty Ann Blake of Des Moines were weekend guests of H B Blake and Carl Hiatt. Ottumwa and Centerville families hosted meals and gatherings with Hiatt, McDanel, Toll, Brown, Con dra, Lovell, Coffin, Luse, Donahoo, Woodward, Burton and others. Relatives from Des Moines, Mt. Pleasant, Seymour, Blakesburg, Sidney and Melcher joined in dinners, calls and shopping as the community kept up with visits and weekend social life.
Goldie Mae Hiatt of Centerville and Alva E. Cornelius of Kansas City Mo were married in a single ring ceremony at 7 45 p m February 5 1946 at a Methodist church in Kansas City Kansas Rev H O Ritter officiated The bride was educated at Moravia Public High School and St Joseph Mercy Hospital Nurses Training The couple will live in Kansas City Mo and are at the Palmer Hotel temporarily
Mary Frances Main and Richard Layton Lucas wed in Centerville on February 8 at home with Rev. Kenneth Hunt officiating. Attendants were Raymond and Eloise Farris. the couple will reside at 1824 South 18th Street Centerville with Lucas employed at the Iowa Cafe after Navy service. Ice cream coffee and cake followed with family and friends in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday in honor of Mrs. Callen's sister Mrs. Chester Woodcock. Anticipated guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Woodcock and Bobby, Mrs. Albert Woodcock, Mrs. cere Spencer, and Lucille Sinclair, all of Ja.
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward hosted a deer steak dinner Sunday with guests Ronald Woodward and children Mrs Thomas Allen Robb Mr and Mrs Cody Luse Codyne Mrs Ronald Tisue and Mrs Carl Hiatt in attendance
Mrs. Bivin and Mr. and Mrs. Berle Beaty of alone attended a visit at the Carl Bivin home. Cpl Max Beaty, her brother, arrived from Korea where he spent the last year. He has reenlisted in the army for service in the Caribbean area and will report for duty April 12.
Mr and Mrs R R Pennington entertained ETC club members at a rock party at their home Wednesday evening. Assisting hosts included Mr and Mrs A C Main and Mr and Mrs Lester Smith. Five tables were at lay, with John Johnson winning high score prize. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Fred Blumer and Ruth note Gideon has been ill for months and was moved Sunday to the University Hospital in Iowa City for treatment after prior confinement at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. Local social guests include Leonard Palmer and John Johnson with their families at Gerald Morgan’s home. Other visitors include Don Wolf and sons in Ottumwa and Batavia residents Howard Abernathy Jeanne Joanne and Wilson Leonard at Jake Day’s dinner. Betty Jean Brown hosts Barbara Jo Ellen Broshar Eileen Coady Johnnie Spencer Jim Hannam and Junior Allen for Sunday dinner.
Moravia Iowa marks the death of Alta Chambers on January 30 1948 with solemn resolutions. The lodge vows mourning for thirty days and sympathy to the family, and will publish the tribute in the Moravia Pleasanton Journal and forward a copy. J W Albert signs the notice.
Centerville and surrounding area residents share visits and family occasions. J W Albert called on business in Centerville. J Misa Leits Day visited her father J T Day. Merle Fullerton and family hosted and visited in Centerville and Ottumwa. numerous relatives from Otley Albia Oskaloosa Moravia and Colum bia Mo dropped by to visit friends and kin.
Rex Angel announces the opening of a bowling alley in Moravia after acquiring three lanes from a private club. The formal opening night is set for Thursday evening. The new alley occupies space formerly used by Spencer Produce before its move. Local bowling enthusiasts welcome the recreation for all age groups.
The Moravia Vocational Agriculture Shop will hold an open house soon. FFA members will showcase projects with the best display earning a letter award. Surplus war equipment will be shown, with more expected, as weather permits a Saturday visit north of the building. Everyone is welcome.
Moravia F F A chapter bought 150 boxes of garden seed from Normal Illinois Future Farmer chapter. Nearly 100 boxes sold. proceeds fund the Annual Parent and Son Banquet on April 11. Seeds include popular varieties suited to the local garden. members hope to deliver to all customers.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Blanchefield left Monday for Lake City after a weekend visit with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis northwest of town Joining the group Sunday for a reunion were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jones and sons of Ottumwa Sunday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Dell Hellyer and Dick and Hazel and Mr and Mrs Forrest Purvis of Walnut City
CarrelleS Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor W E Burd hosts morning worship at 10:00 with Sunday School at 9:30 and evening prayer at 7:30. Iconium Circuit under Esther Sasb lists worship at 10:00 and 11:15 with church school at 10:00 led by Clarence Whitehead. Fairview schedules 9:00 Church School and 7:30 Evening Service with Thursday Bible study. Hilton congregation holds 10:00 Worship, 10:50 Church School under Mrs John Foster.
Church notices list Tanabsee L. B and HAWES with 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, theme A Possible Castaway. M.Y.F. 6:30 p.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Friday cooperative night supper by Class Nine with Mise Esther Babb speaking. Wesley Chapel worship 9:45 a.m., church school 10:45 a.m., Challeg Beanie 8:30 p.m. atian Endeavor 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. Prayer Meeting Thursday afternoon 2:30.
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