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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
3
Readers praise Ira C. Grabill column and offer fan mail, with note that address is Davison Michigan. The text recalls Roscoe printing lore, describes tackling odd-sized plates, and mentions staying busy during Scout Week with Boy Scouts keeping activity lively.
Moravia girls fell 24 to 11 to Cincinnati in a sectional basketball game Friday night. They led 3-2 in the first quarter but trailed 15-4 at halftime and were outscored only one point in the second half. The Moravia season ends in two weeks with a home game against Rathbun, followed by spring practice for frosh and sophomores. Boys were set for an Unionville invitational but forfeited to Exline due to motor trouble. both teams will play Moulton in Centerville Thursday night.
Moravia Union shares Ferrell L Purvis and Floyd in Italy with Fifth Army. Ferrell wounded December 15, burned, leg paralyzed below knee, mail delays noted. Provides hospital address in New York for cheering him, requests letters. Also reports Jay Main accepts a position at McClellan store in Centerville and recent travel.
Funeral services for Mrs J D Minnes 69 who died at St Josephs hospital after eight months illness were held at Moravia Methodist church with Rev E L Pullman officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery. She was born July 8 1881 in Wright City Missouri and married J D Minnes August 3 1908.
Moravia troop 40 of the Boy Scouts of America attended the morning service at United Brethren church Sunday as part of the 34th anniversary of the scouting movement in the United States. During Boy Scout week Feb 8 to 14 the boys wore uniforms to school presented a program for parents and friends and prepared a window display of scout crafts.
Karl M. LeCompte of Corydon announces candidacy for reelection to Congress from Iowa's fourth district. First elected in 1938, he has served on insular affairs public lands and committees including the committee on committees and the Republican steering and policy committee. He won 5 000 in 1938 8 500 in 1940 and 28 000 in 1942 carrying all 14 counties.
The excerpt recalls how the town measured railroad distance to keep within a half mile of the town, details townsfolk integrity tests, and notes a visit by J. P. Atkinson offering grading work. It also recounts Fourth of July festivities, playful cannons and Calithumpians, and a Moravia school debate between Arthur Wallace and L W White on whether fire or water is more destructive.
An Iowa tax official says more Iowans file and pay taxes daily but warns a big rush remains. E. H. Birmingham, collector, urges early preparation to avoid last minute jams before March 15. Branch offices open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in February for assistance. deputy collectors will visit about 150 towns to help taxpayers.
Dennis K. McDonald, former Moravia High English and speech instructor, heads the cast of "Cankey," a three act play opening Thursday Feb 17 at the Blackfriars Theatre in New York City. He left Moravia last year to pursue theater work after leading dramatic program there and later working for a radio broadcasting company.
Relatives gathered at Olivar Elswick's home for a cooperative dinner and all day visit in honor of his 88th birthday observed February 8. Present were Roy Hiswick and wife, Don Elswick and wife and daughter, Richard Miller and Nancy, Richard Elswick's wife, and Wilbur Elswick from Centerville, all of Alba and Centerville residents.
Mr and Mrs James L Murphy and sons arrive from Pontiac Michigan to live on the R C Wilson farm where he will be employed They were guests of Esther Murphy his mother Also visiting were Mr and Mrs George Hammond and family of Melrose and Mr and Mrs Sheldon and children from the Iconium vicinity
Mrs. Curtis Burton hosted the E. T. C. club Thursday Feb. 10 with Mrs. Lester Smith in charge of the entertainment. Mrs. John Horstman drew the mystery box and refreshments followed the four social hour.
Francis Tharp celebrated his first birthday Friday at home with his grandparents Mr and Mrs A C Main and relatives visiting from Upland California and Albia. Tharp’s father is improving while Francis is stationed with the U S navy in Panama. Quentin Hudson stayed with his grandmother Mrs Mary Cowell who is ill in Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Roy Scott celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 13 with 40 guests. Their youngest daughter Delmont Moffitt marked seven years of marriage. A pink rose and angel food cake centerpiece, baked by Gene McGuire, was served on the original wedding cake stand.
The Rev. Clifford Carter, pastor of the United Brethren church in Seymour, will open evangelistic meetings at the Mora United Brethren church Sunday February 20. The meetings will be open to the public, announced by Rev. G M Talbott.
In Moravia several service members and relatives are mentioned visiting home or preparing for duty. Richard Main, chief motor machinists mate, arrived from the west coast to visit his parents near Moravia. Orman Whicker heads to Des Moines for army duty after induction. Ralph Pfannebecker leaves Ft. Leonard Wood after a three day visit. Harry Stocker Jr. heads to the east coast for merchant marine duty, visiting Moravia with his mother and relatives.
The United Brethren missionary society held a Friday afternoon thank-offering meeting themed We Must Be Grateful at Mrs William Burns residence. Mrs C N Main led the lesson study, Mrs Zell Callen directed the business session, and the service opened with the Doxology followed by readings a wartime gratitude dialogue and a consecratory prayer. Reverend G M Talbott reviewed a chapter from the peowatelehp book Willa Man Rob od?
Funeral services were held Sunday in Louilla for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Garrett born dead at St. Joseph's hospital in Centerville Saturday evening. The Rev. E L Pullman officiated. Survived by parents a sister Martha Sue and two brothers Gene and Gilbert. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garrett of Columbia attended.
Mrs. Garnet McDonough entertained Sunday at 4 for her son Max McDonough home on leave from the United States Navy. Present were Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Buckmaster, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonough, and siblings Jack, Deana, and Mary.
Moravia churches join with the Moravia public school to stage an Easter cantata on Sunday evening April 9. Cantata Crucifixion by Stainer to be performed by a chorus of about 60 with a small orchestra directed by Wilbur C. Harris. Rehearsals set for Sundays Feb 20 through seven weeks, 2 16 to 3 45 pm, starting at Moravia Methodist church.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Luse were surprised by 16 friends at their Moravia area home for their 63rd anniversary. A mock wedding was led by J. L. Johnson, with four rock tables played and high score won by Mrs. J. L. Johnson. Attendees included T. L. Johnson and many Luse relatives.
Mrs. Ray Harrison Moravia route 2 announces the marriage of her daughter Nola to Corp. Clair F. Callen son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Callen of Moravia. The wedding occurred on February 8 1944 in Salinas Kansas performed by Rev LaVerne Williams. The bride graduated Moravia high school in 1948 and Corp. Callen, in service since May 27 1943, graduated Moravia high school in 1936. Mrs. Callen is at home 240 Penn Avenue Salinas Kansas.
The Morrell male chorus of 20 voices from Ottumwa will perform sacred and classical music at the Moravia Methodist church Sunday evening February 27. Rev E L Pullman, pastor, announced the event sponsored by Class 1 No 8 of the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callens entertained at a seven o'clock dinner Sunday for guests including Mrs. John Callen, Mrs. Claire Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Woodcock and son Bobby, Lucille Sinclair of Albin, Mr. and Mia Alvin Hiatt and Dale and Jacy of Oskaloosa, and Gladys Hall of New Sharon. Mrs. Callen and Mrs. Spencer remained longer for a visit. Edna Johnson received Valentine greetings from her son Corp. Gerald Hauk in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar visited Albia Monday evening.
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