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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1942
Page
3
A fragmented piece blends weather notes with wartime verse and local reflections. It recalls a blizzard and cold spell, discusses April drafts, and weaves in a satirical dialogue between Hitler and Satan about modern warfare and U.S. troops, ending with a cue to New London Journal.
About 88 potential soldiers aged 20 to 44 registered locally Monday as part of the national selective service program. Most were residents of Moravid and Taylor townships with a few from Chariton Union and Monroe counties. one listed an Illinois residence. O C Coulson served as chief registrar with helpers D K Orelup Dorothy Leo Brain Margaret Ward Codyne Luse and Leila Day assisting.
Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Blumenstock and children Frederick Billie Raging and Karen arrived Friday from Hibbing Minn The Blumenstocks will reside at Blumenstock apartments Wilhelm took a civil service post in Vallejo Calif and left Monday night for the city Their house needs were damaged when a large van overturned twice near Knoxville but drivers were uninjured and continued to Moravia on Saturday
Moravia Monday morning witnessed the Gardner Hatchery near the square alive with newly hatched chicks signaling the spring season. Owner TB notes eggs are entering incubators daily as the operation heads toward a peak near 50 000 eggs mid season with expectations of larger flocks and higher income for local farm families prepar ing to participate.
The W M A met Monday afternoon at the United Brethren church at Main Street. Mrs Zal Cale hosted and led a devotional on the Fruits of the Spirit. Members read prayers, gave thanks, and presented boxes during the service.
Vocational Agriculture instructor Johy Gashwiler announced a farm machinery and defense school to be held at Moravia school building on February 26. Mr. Vontack will lead the sessions in the agriculture room and any interested farmers are urged to attend.
Notice of Mason work at Bar of Antiquity Lodge No 62 on Friday evening February 20 with brothers urged to attend and dine. Turner ambulance took W. Robt. L. Stoops to Iowa City Monday morning after several weeks of serious illness. Mrs Mina Luse of Centerville visited the Guss Luse home over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Richard Allen of Mystic Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Geraldine to Wendell Cloyed son of Mr and Mrs Carl Cloyed of Moravia. The double ring ceremony occurred February 8 1942 at 4 PM in Arlington Methodist Church Washington DC.
Irene Elizabeth Banks and Wilbur Carl Cloyed wed February 8 1942 at 4 16 p m in the Arlington Virginia Methodist church. The couple were joined by the groom’s brother and sister in law G Wendell Cloyed. Rev P Lee Palmore officiated. The wedding featured red rose corsages, beige and blue attire, and both families noted education and FBI employment. They will reside at 920 South Cole Street Arlington Virginia.
The notice lists a church day schedule with 10:00 a.m. church school overseen by Carl VanZante, 10:50 a.m. worship service, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 7:30 p.m. evening service. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Everyone is welcome.
The entry lists Methodist Church E schedule with Minister Leroy Pullman, services at 10:00 p m and 6:80 p m, church school led by Mrs D Bishop, Laymen's Day, Wesley Chesapet worship at 9:30 a m, Virgil Dooley as superintendent, Wesley Chapel W S C S to meet with Mrs Doris Hampton, World Day of Prayer on Friday Feb 20, urging Moravia ladies to attend.
Catherine Rogers, a Gold Star mother and longtime Moravia resident, died February 14 1942 at age 84. Born December 9 1867 in Keosauqua Iowa she married F Rogers of Unionville in 1879. Survived by four living children and numerous relatives, services held at Moravia Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
E G Firkins has been promoted to Electrician in the U S Navy, a warrant officer rank. He formerly served as an electricians mate on the submarine R 20 and long service with the navy since World War I. The Moravia native is regarded as the community’s oldest sailor by years of service.
Several public sales are listed to be held during the coming week in this locality. Mrs Ban Fisher will hold a closing out sale at the farm eight miles northeast of Moravia on Friday February 20. The public sale of household goods of the F H Coulson estate will be held at the late residence in Moravia at 1 00 p m Saturday February 21. On Monday February 25 Lee Hiatt will hold a closing out sale at the farm one mile west and one mile north of Moravia commencing at 1 00 p m. Thompson will hold a closing out sale at big farm one mile south of Brompton store on Tuesday February 24. Advertisements of these sales will be found elsewhere in this issue of the Union. Boyd and Floyd Runnels of Burlington were guests over the week end with their mother Mrs Eva Runnels
The afternoon union service at 2:00 p.m. will involve participants from multiple churches within the Methodist community. Next Sunday, Class No. 9 will hold a basket dinner at noon followed by an afternoon program. Lent urges diligent church attendance and personal pursuit of God's path.
Arnold Pollard and Miss Phyllis Arnold were married last Saturday at 3 45 in Unionville Missouri with Rev Charles Caldwell officiating. The couple will reside at 1602 East 22nd Street Des Moines after Maple Grove teaching duties. The bride, a Moravia graduate, wore blue tweed with gardenias. The groom, formerly of Brompton, is with Erickson Manufacturing in Des Moines.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Methodist church at 2 00 p m Friday with three churches uniting in a union service. The year’s program was prepared by three women now living in the United States one a former Ginling College Chins teacher now a professor in a Biblical Seminary another a German pastor’s wife imprisoned abroad and his husband a pastor in the United States and a French woman with no word from family in France for over a year. Mrs D E Bishop will lead the program Mrs Wilbur Harris will handle music and Mrs Zell Callen will present offerings assisted by church members. You are urged to come and worship with this group.
Moravia high school students stage a two part Junior Red Cross Benefit at the local school on February 26 to aid war relief efforts. The program features incidental music, a one act play Even Exchange, a 15 voice choir of spirituals, solo piano and dance, with introductions by Dick Newby.
Weather forced last Sunday's concert to be canceled. The event will move to next Sunday February 22 at 4 pm as a vesper concert. Proceeds from the offering and magazine drive will aid the band’s upcoming season and travel costs. Carol Jolly plays alto clarinet, purchased with paper and fund proceeds. Funds remain to cover music contest and a forthcoming trip, details to be announced.
Moravia dependent boys teams lost two games here that Thursday. Wisher's of Centerville walked through an easy 61-29 victory in the first game. Albia 4-H team won in the second game by a score of 41-17. On Monday night, the local Indies went to Ottumwa and met Morrell's, losing 26-29. The members of the E. T. C. club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank Lathen Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Firkins was in charge of the entertainment. Mrs. John Johnson guessed the mystery box.
William Calvin Wren born December 1 1894 in Rogers Arkansas died February 8 1942 at LaGrande Oregon aged 47 years 1 month and 25 days survived by his mother Mary E Wren of Moravia two brothers Claude A Wren and Doyle H Wren a sister Maude E Wren and numerous nieces and nephews He served in World War I and later worked as a forest ranger in Idaho before health issues led him back to Iowa and relatives notes of prior brothers killed or disappeared in service are mentioned
People of Moravia and vicinity urged to attend Red Cross benefit games this week between Rathbun and Moravia high school boys and girls teams. Proceeds go to Ambulance Fund Drive. all services donated. admission charges apply. Both teams well matched for two entertaining games.
Thieves abandoned a Model A Ford near Ralph Tuttle farm north of Moravia Saturday afternoon. the car had been stolen from Walter Keith of Newton Friday night. It overheated and piston top blew after overhaul. Keith is Roy Brain’s son‑in‑law. Brain and Alvin Bip were guests at Lester Brain’s home Saturday night.
Mrs. George McCumber died suddenly about 3 30 am Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Lowell Harris Newton home after weeks of heart trouble. Born February 5 1864 in Pennsylvania she lived in Moravia area after marriage to George McCumber in 1882. Surviving ten children twenty one grandchildren nine great grandchildren and one sister. Body sent to Swaim funeral home Moravia.
Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren church in Moravia on Friday afternoon February 18 at 1:30. Rev. G. S. Talbott officiated and burial followed at Hillcrest cemetery. Veterans of the World War provided the escort and firing squad while Donald Brain blew taps.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness and sympathy during our time of sorrow. Appreciation for comforting words and floral offerings is expressed by Mrs. Mary E. Wren and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wren and family, Tom Hall and family, Mace Humphrey, and Doyle Wren.
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