Remarkable 4-pound Hen Egg At Moravia Farm
Union office displays a 4 pound 9 inch long egg from a White Rock hen at Leon Burns farm. observers doubt its size and a hollow shell inside, while Mrs Burns recovers from the surprise. also notes ribbing over vacation plans and local choir news with greetings to friends and family. includes Wayne's Army update about infantry training, marches, gas chamber exposure, and 14 soldiers under his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Union
Wayne
Boy Scouts
Moravia Library Birthday Party Draws Seventy-Five
Seventy five persons attended the Moravia free library fourth birthday party at the school gymnasium on Friday evening. Hostesses were local female faculty members and wives of male instructors. Miss Ellanor Sewell led stunt games. Supt. W. B. Scarcliff and Mrs. Frank Wilson won prizes in hog-talling and other events. Mrs. Jake Day had high score in rock, Scarcliff won bridge, Mrs. BE. Tucker won. Billy Broshar led high score at the children's game table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mra. BE. O. Tucker
Billy Broshar
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Valentine Cooperative Supper
Members of the Twentieth Century club and guests enjoyed a Valentine party and cooperative supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
W.S.C.S. Meet Set At Mrs Brain’s Home In February
The February meeting of the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church will be held February 21 at the home of Mrs. Lester Brain. Mrs. Garnet McDonough is leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
The
Methodist Church
Lester Brain
Garnet McDonough
Workers Named For Boy Scout Fund Campaign
Workers have been named and two teams chosen for the Southern Iowa Area Boy Scout fund drive. Chairman is W. B. Searcliff with team captains Fred Hammond and Karl Tuttle. Hammond’s group includes Cheater Broshar H. K. Smith W. B. Searcliff Troy Adams Bert Turner and Ted Oehler. Tuttle’s group includes Paul Broshar J. D. Minnes L. B. Hawes John Robison W. E. Burd and John Dille. Contributions from rural residents support the area headquarters camping and other scout activities including Lake Wapello camp. Local troop observes Boy Scout Week with seventeen scouts attending church at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John Robison
W. E. Burd
John Dille
Boy Scout
Lake Wapello
Methodist Church
Troy Adams
L. B. Hawes
Barn Dance At School To Aid Red Cross Fund
Thespian Troupe 395 sponsors a Barn Dance at the school building next Tuesday at 7 40 p m for Red Cross relief. Event features musical numbers comedy acts a reading by Miss Huanor Sewel an old fiddlers contest square dancing and cards. Doughnuts and coffee sold admission 25 and 50 cents proceeds go to the Red Cross. Mr and Mrs Carl Smith of Blakesburg visited relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespian Troupe
Red Cross
Huanor Sewel
Amidei and Turner Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Blanche Amidei daughter of Mrs. A. W. McCoy and Robert H. Turner son of Mrs. Or. A. Turner wed in a double ring ceremony on February 1 officiated by Rev. Wallace. Ensign Edwin Orear served as best man. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Amidei
A. W. McCoy
Robert H. Turner
Or. A. Turner
Richards, Texas
Wallace
Edwin Orear
Ensign Orear
Turner
Moravia High School
Corpus Christi
Texas
Thief Turner
The
Richards High School
Rodd Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Two Important Farm Meetings at Moravia High School
The Moravia High School vocational agriculture department hosts an adult evening school on Friday February 16 at 8:00 p m in the school building. Bernard F Myers topics include Farm Landscaping and Home Beautification and chore court arrangements for farm buildings. A film Road to Happiness will be shown. A follow up War Emergency Course on Soil and Water Conservation is set for February 21 with another film War Time Farming in the Corn Belt. Both sessions aim to assist farmers and town residents with practical, low cost guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department
The
Moravia High School
Bernard F. Myers
Iowa
Myers
Corn Belt
Local and Personal Events in Ottumwa Area
Ottumwa residents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mason visited with son Harold and family. Betty Smith of Centerville spent time with her parents the Smiths. Dinner guests included Ben Jones family and Mrs. C N Main at the Coffin home. Henry Simmons clan from Tracy visited with Paxston and King families. Several couples hosted dinners with Glick, Oehler, and Garret families nearby. A Valentine party was held by Marilyn Hiatt and Richard Smith. Attendees included many local households and service members. A death in Cheyenne affected Mrs. M K Blackman, with family visits noted. Community members attended an American Legion event in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Mason
Ottumwa
Harold
Betty Smith
Centerville
Lester Smith
Ben Jones
Donald
C. N. Main
Charles Coffin
Henry Simmons
Tracy
Frank Paxston
Spencer King
Unionville
Homer King
Gerald Morgan
KE. F. Oehler
Andy Mosley
Albia
Francis Oehler
Susan
Sally
E. F. Oehler
Glen Garrett
Martha Sue
Gilbert
T. N. Garrett
Chariton
Jack McDonough
Quentin Hudgon
H. E. Callen
Garnet McDonough
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Brian Ka
F. H. Buckmaster
Alfred Sutton
Aon
Bobby
Waterloo
Dan Spears
Dennis
Harry, Tisue
Leon Oehler
Navy
Vesta Oehler
Max Martin
Lois
Ruth
Ronald
Max. Fisher
Near
Ralph Fisher
Ben Tharp
Gary
A. C
Attia
Gary Tharp
North Carolina
J. L. Dodd
Betty Wilson
van Tracy
George
Ann Seeley
Lester Brain
Frank Wilder
M. K. Blackman
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Bennett
C. A. Bennett
Colorado
W. B. Scareliff
H. K. Smith
Condras Entertain Double Eight Club
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra entertained the members of the Double Eight club Friday. Monopoly was the diversion of the evening with prizes won by Mrs Harold Mason, Peas Broahar and Cecil Coulson. Mr and Mrs Troy Adunis were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Double Eight Club
Harold Mason
Peas
Broahar
Cecil Coulson
Troy Adunis
Revival Meetings Begin Here February 22
The Moravia United Brethren and Methodist churches join for a gospel crusade to run from February 22 to March 11 at the United Brethren church. Evangelist Lacour and Mrs Lacour will lead with music and chalk talks. District Superintendent E. K. Gamble praises their dedication and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
United Brethren
United Brethren Church
G. M. Talbott
L. B. Hawes
BE. A. Lacour
Lacour
E. K. Gamble
Decatur
Ala
Mrs Lillian Yates Dies In Florida
Mrs Zell Callen learned Friday of the death of her aunt Mrs Lillian Yates 76 who died Thursday at the home of sister Mrs Birdie Blake in Tampa Florida Funeral services were held there and burial was beside her husband in Thomasville Georgia She was born on a Moravia farm daughter of Marion and Maggie Sharp ré She was charter member of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Twentieth Century club in Moravia Survived by son Gans Yates of Tampa daughter Mrs Margaret Mulgrove of South Carolina three sisters Mrs Blake of Tampa Mrs Lucille Robinson of Washington and Mrs Claire Spencer of Albia and one brother Frank Sharp of California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Lillian Yates
Birdie Blake
Tampa
Fla
Thomasville
Moravia
Marion
Maggie Sharpré
Yates
Order of Eastern Star
Twentieth Century Club
Lacey Yates
Shany
Gans Yates
Margaret Mulgrove
South Carolina
Blake
Lucille Robinson
Washington
Claire Spencer
Albia
Frank Sharp
California
Nutrition School Held Friday In Community Building
Miss Mary Frances Kelly conducted a nutrition training session at the Community building Friday. Leaders from Chariton Taylor and Union townships attended as extension workers from Appanoose county. Kelly, extension director of women's work from Ames, spoke on Vitamin Foods vs Vitamin Pills. It was the county’s last lesson of the year, part of a trio of meetings in Moulton Centerville and Moravia, with a cooperative noon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Kelly
Chariton
J. Taylor
Union Townships
Appanoose County
Miss Kelly
Ames
Moulton
Centerville
Moravia
Mrs Blumenstock Hosts Kensington Club Social
Mrs. Fred Blumenstock entertained the Kensington club Thursday afternoon. A roll call was quota Hons by Lincoln. Mrs. Steve Brown read from Readers Digest He Loved Me Truly. Mrs. Bernard Myere sang her own song with guitar. A February birthday cake and patriotic decorations honored members born in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Kensington Club
Lincoln
Steve Brown
Readers Digest
Bernard Myere
A. Turner
George Halden
Harry Pabst
Birthday Party Honors Shirley Ann Walter
Mrs. Loren Walter entertained at a party Sunday afternoon for her daughter Shirley Ann in honor of her fifth birthday. The event featured games and a dessert of fruit salad angel food cake cookies and orangeade with guests Freddie Nellie Billie Du Vall Shirley Anne and Sharon Walter.
E T C Club Hosts Party At Main Home
Members of the E T C club held a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Main last Thursday evening. Hosts included Mr and Mrs John Horstman and Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt. Six tables of rock were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs Lovemma Palmer and Charles Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
U. O. Main
John, Horstman
Frank Hiatt
Mary Johnson
Lovemma Palmer
Charles Johnson
Morgan Advance to Lieutenant JG in Navy
Mrs. Wm Morgan of Moravia reports that her son William Morgan Jr has been advanced from ensign to lieutenant jg in the U S Navy. He has served about ten years and is stationed on U S S West Virginia care Fleet Post Office San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Morgan
Wm. Morgan
Moravia
Wm. Morgan, Jr
Lt. Morgan
U. S. S. West Virginia
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Corp Harvey Returns To Army Duty
Corporal Charles Harvey left Monday for Camp Atterbury Indiana to enter school. He wears the Purple Heart Oak Leaf Cluster and the residential citation badge and was flown from Rome Italy last September after being wounded. He and Mrs Harvey spent ten days furlough with her grandmother Mrs Jennie Pollard and his brother near Centerville. Pvt Kathryn Argo of Boston Massachusetts is spending a 14 day furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs George Argo of Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Harvey
Charles Harvey
Camp Atterbury
Ind
United States
Rome
Italy
Springfield
Jennie Pollard
Centerville
Kathryn Argo
Boston, Maas
Mrs
George Argo
Iconium
Leo Agnew Returns From Pacific Duty At Luzon
Gunners Mate Leo Agnew of the destroyer crew has completed a nearly two year Pacific assignment. He is spending four 30 day leave at the Miller neighborhood home of Mr and Mrs Art Allen. His latest action was at Luzon described as a hot spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Agnew
G. M
Art Allen
Miller
Agnew
Pacific
Luzon
Pvt Marvin Gardner Awarded Infantry Combat Medal
Word has been received that Pvt Marvin L Gardner has been awarded the infantry combat medal for action on the western front. He was recently sent overseas. A correction to his address appears, giving the full address as Pvt Marvin L Gardner 37642670 Co C 184th Inf APO 36 care Post Master New York N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Marvin L. Gardner
Lince
Pvt
Co. C
APO
Care
New York
Pre-Induction Visit Notes For Estel Gay
Estel Gay of Monroe County local high school attended a pre induction physical at Jefferson Barracks Missouri last week and reportedly passed. A new address with APO number is Pic Clifford Pfannebecker 3769162 Barry A 636th F A Bn APO 18590 cave Postmaster New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Gay
Monroe County
Jefferson Barracks
Clifford Pfannebecker
Barry A
F. A. Bn
Cave
New York
N. Y
Hospital Update on Pvt Eugene Tisue in San Diego
Pvt Eugene Tisue, son of Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue Moravia, is hospitalized in Ward 122 West at the U S Navy Hospital San Diego California for a broken left arm sustained when a plane propeller backfired. He was stationed at El Centro California with the Marine Air Corps Wing Squadron and is expected to be discharged by mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Tisue
U. S. N. Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Tisue
el Centro
Marine Air Corps Wit
Gus Tisue
Moravia
Appanoose County Food Production Drive Begins
Appanoose County farmers launch a countywide campaign to boost food production in 1945. county war board members and farm leaders outline goals, distribute personal check sheets, and discuss labor, machinery, and cooperative efforts. First meeting set for February 16 at Walnut City Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Glen Birlingmair
County Extensions
Iowa
County War Board
Appanoose
Walnut Township
Walnut City
Douglas Township
Hiattsville
Taylor and Chariton
Moravia
Udell
Union
Fairview
Sales Of Town Rural Properties Reported
Several town and rural property sales were reported this week. Frank Swaim sold the Wren home in Mora to W C Du Vall, who plans to move to town, while the Glen Burns family will move to the DuVall farm east of town. S P Gideon bought the late Mrs Hester Miller residence in Moravia. M H Johnson and W H Johnson purchased the Don Pettibone 200 acres south of Maple Grove school plus 85 acres of the W L Hicks land, much of which was the Sharp lands, totaling about 1100 acres in the area. L A Roland bought in the town properties of the estates of the late Mrs Clara Cousins and George Cousins in a Monday auction. The Moravia property of the late Mrs Clara Selby was sold to J R Callen earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Moravia
Frank Swaim
W. C. DuVall
DuValls
Glen Burns
DuVall
S. P. Gideon
Hester Miller
M.H. Johnson
W. H. Johnson
Don Pettibone
J. R. Callen
Legion Auxiliary To Meet On Tuesday Afternoon
The Legion Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff on Tuesday Feb 20 at 2:00 p.m. Margery Tracy, secretary, notes a recent Unions shipment. The writer also mentions enjoying a Newsbasket hit parade and sends regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
The
W. B. Scarcliff
Letter From Pfc Gertrude Hauk and Camp News
Letter from Pfc Gertrude Hauk notes visits with grandmother Mia Burke and aunt Otha Blumer, a return from 80 days leave to California, and a Marine ground crew member awaiting a 28 day furlough. Included are updates on S/Sgt Don Talbott hospitalized at Camp Carson, and a segue into weather and personal reflections on duty, health, and first mail received.
Basil Swaim Returns From Pacific Visit Here
Basil Swaim a mailman first class in the U S Navy has returned to the United States after twenty months of service on south west Pacific islands He and his wife and child and his mother Mrs Adda Swaim of Drakesville were guests Sunday at the Main home Swaim will return to the west coast for further assignment after his leave Also noted are new addresses for Navy personnel and a visit by Hilbert Roberts S 2/c who arrived Friday to spend leave with his wife Rita Jean in Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Talbott
United States
Camp Carson
Colo
Pleaze
Poe
G. M. Talbott
South
Iowa
North Carolina
Basil Swaim
Pacific
U. S. Navy
Southwest Pacific
Swaim
Drakesville
Small Gon
Adda Swaim
A. O. Main
Mailman Swaim
West Coast
Hilbert Roberts
Rita Jean
Centerville
Roberts
Fred Tillmont
Harry Pabst
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at Nazarene Church
A 2:30 pm union World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday at the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. W. E. Burd leads the meeting with participants from various churches on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
Faculty Party At Wilson Home Near Moravia
Moravia school faculty and guests attended a Tuesday evening party at Mardeena Wilson’s home south of town. Miss Adaline McConnel co hosted. Rook game winners were Supt. W. B. Searcliff and Mrs. Karl Tuttle. Refreshments were served and Valentine motifs highlighted the color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mardeena Wilson
Adaline McConnel
Rook
Supt
W. B. Searcliff
Karl Tuttle
Valentine
Church Services and Schedules At Two Local Apostolic Churches
Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor W E Burd holds Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m and Prayer and Bible Study Thursday. Church of Christ under Pastor W J Hastie lists Bible School at 10 00 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent Communion at 10 50 a m Sunday evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Church of Christ
W. J. Hastie
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church Service and Activities Schedule
United Brethren G. M. Talbott, pastor, leads worship and church programs. Services at 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavour at 6:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meetings at 1:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for men at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavour
Methodist Church Services Set With Sunday Schedule
L B Hawes pastor leads Methodist Church with 10:00 a.m. Church School under D E Bishop. 4:00 p.m. Children’s meeting led by Blumenstock for ages 4 10. 6:30 p.m. Can Do and Senior Fellowships. 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. Friday prayers and Membership Training follow. Wesley Chapel hosts 9:45 a.m. Worship and 10:45 a.m. Church School with Virgil Dooley superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
D. E. Bishop
Blumenstock
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Hiatt
Wilbur
Harris
Lake Mills
Janet
Carl Smith
Blakesburg
Freeman
Smith
Robert Turner
Condras
Double Eight
Florida
Mrs. Blumenstock
Kensingtons
Shirley Ann Walter
E.T.C. Club
Hugene Tisue
von Tracy
Anne Seeley
Hilton
Margery Tracy
Newsbasket
Pfe
Gertrude M. Hauk
Cherry Point
N. C
Pfc
Max Buckingham
Marine Force
Mia. C. R. Burke
Otha Blumer
Companial
Leo Smith
Donald W. Rhee
LeRoy Brown
Iee
Wilson
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