J W Albert Dies Services Tuesday
The Moravia community mourns James William Albert 84 found dead at home after a day of ordinary activity. Retired Wabash foreman resident 45 years, he left a wife Elizabeth York, two sons H S Albert and J F Albert, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister Diana Harrison, and many friends. Services held at Turner Funeral Home with Moravia Masonic Lodge decorum. burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. Card of thanks and lodge resolutions follow, honoring a longstanding Mason and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Albert
Moravia
P. D. Schreiner
Mr. Albert
Turner Funeral Home
L. B. Hawes Streddtieg
Eva Firekina
Forrest Main
Jesus
Cecil Coulson
George Winslet
Paul Broshar
Zell Gallen
P. K. Horner
H. K. Smith
Hillcrest Cemetery
Elizabeth York
H. S. Albert
Peoria
J. F. Albert
Arlington
Diana Harrison
Denver
Colorado
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Johnson in Moravia
Mrs John Pavletich and Mrs Linus of Ottumwa and Mrs Joh Laws hosted a pink and blue shower at the Laws home in Moravia Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Wilbur Johnson. Prizes in guessing games went to Mrs Jake Day and Mrs Harry Stocker. attendees included Mrs Curtis Bailey of Kirkaville Mo and Mrs Max Swaim of Ottumwa along with many local residents and gift senders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pavletich
Linus
Ottumwa
Joh Laws
Wilbur Johnson
Laws
Moravia
Jake Day
Harry Stocker
Curtis Bailey
Kirkaville
Max Swaim
Glen Lewar
Albis
Carol Lee
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Dawns With Fund Drive
The American Legion auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the Legion home with president Mrs. Gerald Morgan presiding. The charter was draped for a period in memory of Mrs. Frank Chambers. A $5 donation was approved for the Miller-Kennedy soldier fund honoring Kennedy, a former Moravie boy, son of Everett and Florence Patterson Kennedy.
Twentieth Century Club Meeting Highlights Internment in Germany
Mrs. F. Jolly hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Twentieth Century club with eight members present. Mrs. Charles Coffin summarized Col. J. R. Lovell's article on Internment in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
F. Jolly
Twentieth Century Club
Charles Coffin
Germany
Col
J. R. Lovell
Local children appear in community photo
A small caption notes Karen and Ron nee Woodward and Mary Cox among the youngsters in a group photographed for the Union. Extra copies are available for readers.
Navy Yard Promotion for Norman Firkins at Mare Island
Norman Firkins son of Mr and Mrs George Firkins Moravia promoted to assistant chief clerk of the supply department at Mare Island California after over nine years in service He now heads administration and serves as personnel supervisor He is a Moravia High School graduate and resides in Vallejo with his wife Dorothea Darby and daughter Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Firkins
George Firkins
Moravia
Navy Yards
Mare Island
Calif
Norman
Moravia High School
Dorothea Darby
Nancy
Vallejo
California
Librarians Named For 1946 Service Months In Moravia
Mrs. Fred Blumenstock announced the Moravia library board will honor librarians with two months service in 1946. January Mrs. Charles Coffin, February Mrs. Lawrence Roland, March Miss Margaret Ward, April Mrs. Blumenstock, May Mrs. I. J. Hickman, June Miss Beatrice Johnson and Miss Margaret Johnson, daily Mrs. Wm. Gardner, August Mrs. Chester Broshar, September Mrs. Stella Carter, October Mrs. E. R. Eastor, November Mrs. Harry DuVall, December Mrs. Harry McCrory. Tentative date for adding more service stars to the community flag set for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Moravia
E. R. Eastor
Harry DuVall
Harry McCrory
Carter couple again in Swift advertisement photo
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter appear in Swift advertisement once more, following last week's public reaction. The same image and Swift baby chick message are featured on page three this issue after receiving heavy comment when run in The Union on February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Swift
Union
Farm Bureau Meeting in Moravia Build ing
The Taylor and Chariton Farm Bureau holds a meeting on Friday evening February 22 at 7 30 PM in the Moravia Community Building. Attendees include Kenneth Thatcher new County Extension Director and Mrs Thatcher Herald Holder new Club Agent and Mrs Holder. Attend to meet them and bring sandwiches pie and own service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Taylor and Chariton Farm Bureau
Moravia
Kenneth Thatcher
New County Extension
Thatcher
Herald Holder
Holder
H. L. Hilton
Taylor
Relatives Visited in Windsor Missouri Visit
Strs. Gus Johnson of Blakesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swaim of Moravia went to Windsor Missouri early Sunday to visit relatives and returned home Tuesday by way of Criliathe. Mr Swaim bought a large quantity of dry goods for his store, including many hard to get items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Missouri
Gus Johnson
Blakesburg
Frank Swaim
Moravia
Criliathe
Public Sale Notice Warns of Advertising Rates
Moravia Union issues a public notice about upcoming sale bills and advertising options. Special combination rates apply to bills printed for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Abe Funkhouser Dies in Missouri Services
Abe Funkhouser 95 of Atlanta Missouri died in his sleep early Monday at the home of his granddaughter near Moravia. Born August 14 1850 in Indiana he lived in Moravia before moving to Atlanta 95 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Cora Thomas Vancouver Washington and Hazel Farmer Atlanta. a brother Sam Funkhouser Osceola Nebraska. a half brother Jesse Funkhouser Moravia. 18 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Services were held at Atlanta Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Funkhouser
Atlanta
Earl
Harry Woodward
Moravia
Oodward
Indiana
Hattie Thomas
Cora Thomas
Vancouver
Wash
Hazel Farmer
Sam Funkhouser
Osceola
Neb
Jesa Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Mrs Agnes Gearhart Falls and Breaks Hip in Napa
Mrs Agnes Gearhart aged 89 fell at her Napa California home February 8 breaking her left hip. She is mother to F C Gearhart of Centerville Mrs P D Schreiner of Moravia and Mrs Frank McCord of Eddyville. Mr and Mrs Gearhart left Moravia forty three years ago. Sixteen women attended a leaders training school at the community building with lessons on kitchen blending presented by Fannie Gannon and guest Norma Fieganspan. A cooperative noon dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Gearhart
Napa
California
Fannie Gannon
Town State. College
Moravia School Board Members Meet At Gardner Home
Moravia Board of Education members and their wives gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Dilla, Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar, Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen, Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle, Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar, and the hosts, Mr and Mrs Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hardware convention attendees and social notices
Mr and Mrs Howard Evans of Schreiner and Evans attended the hardware dealers convention in Des Moines last week with Mr and Mrs P Schreiner also present. Progressive Club met at Mrs Margery Tracy’s home with several couples assisting. High bridge scores went to rg Cheater Broshar and Howard Smith. Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock and family hosted Sunday guests at the John Tadlock home, and Ottumwa guests visited the Will Laws home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Evans
Schreiner & Evans
Des Moines
P. Schreiner
Progressive Club
Margery Tracy
Gerald Morgan
Theo Miller
Rg. Cheater Broshar
Howard Smith
Grant Tadlock
John Tadlock
Wilbur Johnson
Ottumwa and
Richard Harp
Song
Will Laws
Flight Of The Stork Parents Welcome Portland Baby
Lt and Mrs Don Pehlke of Portland Oregon are the parents of a son Donald Michael born January 22 Mrs Pehlke is remembered as Charlotte Main daughter of Arthur Main of Madison Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Richard Gollaher of Arlington Virginia are the grandparents and the article notes the paternal grandfather G L Gollaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pehlke
Portland
Oregon
Donald Michael
Pehlke
Charlotte Main
Arthur Main
Madison
Wisconsin
Richard Gollaher
Arlington, Virginia
G. L. Gollaker
Appanoose County Auction Notices Hide Bidder Details
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County Iowa announces two land bids. No 3748-14 Southeast corner NW SW Section 34 Twp 70 Range 16 Unionville Iowa bids $100. No 4244-NE 63x100 Lot 3 Original Town Unionville Iowa bids $25. Property to be sold at public auction March 4 1946 at 10:00 am in the Courthouse Board Room Centerville Iowa highest cash bidder. Grace L Bedinger Co Auditor signed February 19 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Tota
Range
Unionville
Iowa
Centerville
Grace L. Bedinger, Co
Mrs Weston Receives 97 Birthday Greetings
Mrs Allie Weaton recovering at St Josephs hospital Centerville from a home fall February 8 was greeted with 97 birthday wishes on Valentines Day. Her daughters Mrs Roy Kincade of Kansas City Mrs Roy Hamilton of Bonner Springs Kansas and Mia Ernest Kincade visited the hospital and gave a bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Weaton
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Roy Kincade
Kansay Cuy
Roy Hamilton
Bonner Springe
Kana
Mia
Ernest Kincade
Mains Observe 41st Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. C. N. Main and Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCloud and son Donald attended the 41st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Main at the Homeline home in Albig Sunday. A cooperative dinner was served and a decorated wedding cake graced the table. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Main of Kansas City and Miss Helen Main of Centerville. The Mains wed on February 15, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Main
Ray McCloud
Donald
Harvey Main
Denny Homeline
Albig
Gus Main
Kansas City
Misa Helen Main
Centerville
Lloyd Phillis
Kia
Main
Medora Hauk Weds John T. Gilligan
Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter Medora Hauk to John T Gilligan of Cincinnati Ohio on February 14 1946 at Des Moines Iowa The double ring ceremony was at St Ambrose Cathedral Father Deere officiated Attendants were Irene Wilson and Gerald Hawk They took a short trip to Minnesota and will live in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Johnson
Medora Hauk
John T. Gilligan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Des Moines
Father Deere
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Irene Wilson
Gerald Hawk
Minnesota
Iowa
Hold Services for Mrs. Drake Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Tom Drake 85 died last Wednesday at her farm home east of Moravia were held at 2 pm Friday at Turner funeral home Rev G M Talbott officiated Burial was in Eaton cemetery west of Unionville beside her husband Obituary Mrs Sarah Drake born April 27 1860 died February 13 1946 age 86 years nine months and 16 days She was daughter of George W Henderson wife of the late Thomas W Drake born and raised in this vicinity lived over 860 years at her late home She was devout and told her children she was ready to meet her Lord She leaves one daughter Ethel two sons Bert and Marshall five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Drake
Mo‘ravia
Turner Funeral
G. M. Talbott
United Brethren Church
Eaton Cemetery
Unionville
Sarah Drake
George W. Henderson
Thomas W. Drake Fom
Letter From Floyd Johnson In Japan Describes Service
Mr and Mrs A T Johnson receive a letter from son Floyd in Okazaki Japan dated January 27 1948. He details battalion operations shipping men home overcoats issued to returning soldiers and ongoing turnover as they await orders to depart. Floyd notes 13 months in the army seven overseas and hopes to rotate home by September or October. He lists places visited including Marshall Islands Caroline Islands Leyte Zamboanga Okinawa Formosa Foochow harbor China Hiroshima Eta Jima Nagoya and Okazaki. He serves as Battalion Supply Sergeant and First Sergeant of Headquarters Detachment, mentions meetings with Lt Francis Downs and Don Meggison, and reports rain during a full inspection day.
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States
Marshal Islands
Caroline Islands
Leyte
Zamboanga
Okinawa
Formosa
Foo Chow
China
Hiro Kure
Hiroshima
Eta Jima
Nagoya
Okazaki
Japan
Francis Downs
499Th Company
Meech
Don Meggison
Recon
Capt. Smith
World Day of Prayer Plans Set by Moravia Churches
A Moravia committee from four churches met at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon to plan the World Day of Prayer to be held Friday evening March 8 at the Methodist church. Persons from Wesley Chapel Main Station Iconium Methodist and Christian Churches and Hilton are cordially invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Main Station
Iconium Methodist
Christian
Hilton
Golden couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Mullenix celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Ottumwa on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner Mrs Martha Gardner and Mrs Etta Runchey, sister of Mrs Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Martha Gardner
Etta’ Runchey
Ottumwa
George Mullenix
Mullenix
Gardner
Methodist Church Night Sermon and Supper Program
Class Nine of the Methodist Sunday School led the regular church night supper and program in the church basement Friday evening. Mrs D E Bishop directed group singing and Miss Rather Babb spoke to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Chor
D. E. Bishop
Misa Rather Babb
Miss Householder to Preach at United Brethren Church
Miss Ethel Householder of Centerville will lead both morning and evening services at the United Brethren church Sunday while the pastor is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Householder
U. B
Ethel Householder
Centerville
United Brethren Church
Second Service by Misa Householder at United Brethren Church
United Brethren Church schedule lists G M Talbott pastor with church school at 10:00 a m Donald Jones superintendent worship at 10:50 a m Christian Endeavor 5:30 p m and Evening Service 7:30 p m Misa Householder of Centerville to bring both morning and evening messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Misa Householder
Centerville
Church Schedule At Nazarene Church Worship Times
Church of the Nazarene updates with Pastor W. E. Burd leading 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H.johnson
Methodist Church Service Schedule with Sermon Theme
The notice lists Methodist Church services led by Pastor L. B. Hawes at Wesley Chapel and related activities. morning worship at 11:00 with the theme A Separate People, church school at 10:00, M Y F at 6:30, evening service at 7:30, and worship at 9:45 with church school at 10:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Wesley Chapel
Adams Reports Paralysis Drive Seeks $230.09 Total
Mrs Troy Adams serves as chairman reporting a paralysis drive with a total raised amount of 230 dollars and 9 cents. The item notes the fundraiser leadership and its monetary goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Troy Adams
Local residents update from Centerville Moravia and surrounding areas
Mrs. Troy Adama entered St Josephs Hospital at Centerville Saturday and is slowly improving. Several families relocated within town including Mr and Mrs Cheater Sanders moving to a new home near the late Mrs Webster property. Others visited relatives and friends across Moravia Center ville Naperville and Plano. Rev G M Talbott was called for his father’s illness and is recovering in St Josephs Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Adama
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Cheater Sanders
Webster
Glen Fowler
Sanders
Ernest Temple
Naperville
John Temple
John Veach
Mary Kathryn
Richard
Lella
Dwight Glick
Rockford
Ill
Moravia
JH. Glick
Karl Tuttle
Terry
Joe Sherrard
Plano
Arthur Main
Bobby Main
Madison, Wise
M. P. Main
Madison
Adeline McCormick
Knoxville
O. D. DuVall
Mire
Mary Dille
E. G. Hawk
Letter From 499th Company Mess Hall In Japan
Floyd describes meals at the 499th Company mess hall including fried buttered chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and bread. He notes the mega sergeant, night steak suppers, and frequent meals. The 11th Replacement Depot houses several battalions and will deactivate in April. They shift from South to 8th Army as deactivation nears. Floyd plans further letters when time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
499Th Company
Japan
8Th Army
Cloge
Floyd
Real Estate Changes Hands In Moravia
Real estate activity in Moravia includes Jake hence selling his residence to O O Kester and Charles Broshar buying the Broshar property. Garney McDorough's 18-lot tract south of the square is sold to Broshar. Luther Caster and Bissie buy buildings later moved to a farm west. John Sufficool sells two Moravia houses to Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Rey
O. O. Kester
Charles Broshar
Mr. Broshar
Garney McDorough
Caprence
Firat
West
John
Sufficool
Heathers
Ames
Moravia
Wm, Woodward
Algia Derby Celebrates 80th Birthday at Family Dinner
A birthday dinner Sunday Feb 17 marked the 80th birthday of Algia Derby of Iconium. His children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended, including J B Derby Glenn Derby Leslie Derby Grover Golden Leo Derby Ervin Long Halleck Derby Allie Derby Carl Derby Dale Derby Emmett Derby Larry Eaton Frank Eaton Bloomfield Dowhing and Keith Bloomfield Frank Martin Bruce Martin and son Moelrosg Forrest Eaton Ottumwa Max Eaton and children Ottumwa Ray Derby of Chugwater Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algia Derby
Iconium
J. B. Derby
Glenn Derby
Allie Derby
Song
Albid
Carl Derby
Dale Derby
Emmett Derby
Larry
Frank Eaton
Eddy
Bloomfield
Dowhing
Keith
Frank Martin
Bruce Martin
Max Eaton
Ottumwa
Ray Derby
Chugwater
Wyoming
Double-Eight Club Hosts Evening at Mason Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason entertained the Double-Eight Club at their new farm home with a pagerative supper. Highest scores in card games went to Mrs Pearl Broshar T J Luse Mrs Emil Halden and Pearl Broshar. Several members attended while Bert Turner missed due to their daughter Nancy illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
New Farm
Pearl Broshar
T. J. Lusé
Emil Halden
Howard Evans
Cecil Coulson
Keneth Condrs
Mra
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Underwood for Mrs Erne
Mrs Orel Easter hosted a layette shower for Mrs Erne on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Merle Cottingham Max Bob Clell Blumer Patsy Guy Pfannebecker and many others while gifts were opened and bingo played. Guests unable to attend sent gifts and hostess served refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Easter
Erne
Underwood
Lovely
Merle Cottingham
Max
Bob
Clell Blumer
Patsy
Guy Pfannebecker
Guy MecDanel
Clifford
Pfannebecker
Harry Stocker
Homer King
Oths Blumer
M.be. McDanel
Jake Pay
Carol Lee
Roy Matherly
Cox
Freeman Johnson
Lawrence Amoss
Clair Callen
Winnie McIntire
C. R. Burke
Pauline
Maxine Matherly
Anna Callen
Icei Hodgey
Lucille Orman
Ottumwa
Cooperative Dinner at Carl Bivin Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Bivin hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday at their home in honor of their brother Corp Max Beaty who returned last week from service and to celebrate his birthday. Attending were Berle Beaty and Galasters of Plano Harold Huff and family Mystic Harold Peters Rathbun C Knapp and son Gene H and son Clyde Beaty Centerville Leo Beaty and son Ottumwa Clifford Hull Darby and Rosa Beaty Iconium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bivin
Corp
Max Beaty
Berle Beaty
Plano
Harold Huff
Mystic
Harol Peters
Rathbun
C Knapp
Gene H
Clyde Beaty
Centerville
Leo Beaty
Ottumwa
Clifford Hull
Darby
Rosa Beaty
Iconium
Mrs Leonard Palmer Hosts EFC Club Meeting
Mrs Leonard Palmer won hostess duties Thursday afternoon for the ETC club with Mrs Charley Johnson in charge of the program and Mrs Zell Callen guessing the mystery box. Four valentines were exchanged as Mrs Palmer served refresh ments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
ETC Club
Charley Johnson
Zell Callen
Palmer
Willing Circle Meets at T. J. Lose Home
The Willing Circle gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lose with all members in attendance. Wayne Guy Argo received the book rites as part of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Circle
T. J
T. J. Base
Wayne Guy Argo
Lovelyne
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Albert
Hall of Antiquity
A. F
A. M
Mason
D. A. Burton
Pink
Mrs. Johnson
Karen
Ronnie
Mrs. R. Woodward
Mary Cox
NAVY
V— Corp
Charles Enos Hiatt
Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Kans
Southwest Pacific
Kyushu
Elsie
Gon
Hiatt
Fred Hiatt
Wm. Main
Madison, Wis
Harold McGhhy
Little Rock
Ark
West Coast
Amos eGhghy
Vaughn B. Faber
Hg. & Sv. Group
A.P.O
Care
San Francisco
Charles F. Faber
Sic
U. S. Navy
Treasure Island
San_ Francisco
Floyd E. Broshar
N. T
Great Lakes
Names Librarians
Imr
Mrs. Carter
School Board
Gardners
Hureday
Trenton Wilson
W. M. 7. D. Mines
Mrs. Weston
A. T. Johnson
Cuurenes
Christian Church Uitel
Airview Church Aa
Nazarene Church
Conium Methodist
Weale
Wesley Sundanay Oe Pe
Harry Glick
Wm Gardner
20Th “Century Club
Kensington Club
Essive Glub
Deute Eight
Fane
Rowena McFattidge
TLBA
Layette
Mrs. Underwood
EFC
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