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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
3
The Thespian Troupe and sponsor Miss Eleanor Sewell drew a large crowd to the Moravia high school gym Tuesday for a Red Cross benefit. The lively program included a radio act, refreshments, a humorous square dance, and contests showing audience talent.
An evening school for farmers and poultry raisers will be held Friday evening February 23 at Moravia high school starting at eight o'clock. B F Myers vocational instructor in agriculture announced the program will cover a variety of poultry topics with illustrative material to aid understanding for attendees.
The Apponoage County Farm Bureau announces a county wide party for Farm Bureau families on Monday at 8 pm, at the Centerville Armory. The event features games and fun for all ages, following last year’s record turnout of over 800 attendees. Tickets are mailed to members and new members are urged to pay dues promptly to receive a special invitation.
Mr and Mrs Fred Blumenstock entertained Kensington club members and guests at a desert rock party Thursday evening. C A Turner won high score for the club prize, Mrs L M Williams for the guests, and Mrs Bernard Myers won the consolation prize. Guests included Dr and Mrs L M Williams, Mr and Mrs William Gardner, Mr and Mrs Homer Utterback, Mr and Mrs Walter Gideon, Mrs L B Hawes and Charles Scarcliff.
Mr and Mrs George Winsler Mrs Theo Miller and Mrs Karl Tuttle co hosted a party for Progressive club members and guests at the Winsler home Thursday evening. Six tables of bridge were in play with Mrs Gerald Morgan and John Dille wiring the high score. Hostesses served refreshments.
The Women’s Division of War Finance in Appanoose County reports a three point program Pin Money Bonds Bonds for Babies and Schools at War. A county quota of 40000 in bonds was purchased by women and the county totals 46075. The drive honors children with Disney certificates for bonds and lists school leaders and chairmen for Moravia Mystic Numa Moulton Exline Cincinnati Jerome Plano Rathbun Udell Unionville Brazil Diamond.
The Appanoose County Masonic Proficiency club will hold its regular monthly meeting in Moravia Thursday evening. Open to all lodge members, the gathering blends a social evening with a school of instruction, announced by Worshipful Master Lloyd Rose.
World food needs are for essential items rather than livestock feed. The article notes strong farm production, powered by lend-lease aid, supporting soldiers and civilians, with relief feeding meeting needs where shortages occur in Europe and Greece. Continued farming, manpower, and distribution are crucial as Europe’s war continues.
In honor of Bonnie Blumer’s 12th birthday, Mrs. Otha Blumer Mrs. Ernest Underwood and Mrs. Homer King hosted twenty guests at the Blumer home. Prizes went to Phyllis Underwood and Phyllis Dudley in party games while each guest received a candy basket with ice cream and cake served.
The World Day of Prayer service was held at 2 30 p m Friday at the Church of the Nazarene with a large group in attendance. Mrs W Burd led the program with Mrs Forrest Main assisting, and leaders from several churches shared in readings and hymns. A choir led singing while offerings were presented and prayers closed the event.
A cooperative dinner at Lew Hiner home honored T/Sgt William Max Hiner who has returned from overseas and is on a 21 day furlough. Attendees included multiple families and friends such as Chris Bogart Pearl Hiner J P Foster Gertie Boyer Gene Main Rolla Foster Kenneth Gladfelder Carl Tomlin Robert Foster and Lew Hiner family members.
Farmers in Appanoose County attend War Food Meetings across townships this week. Speakers include Walter Hoover B F Myers Everett Pownall J Haines L B Monroe Robert Warren Paul Strickler R C Wilson John O King Glen Birlingmair. Talks stress food for soldiers and civilians crop goals AAA payments and conservation. pamphlets list best practices for individual farms.
Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as Superintendent. Communion at 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Tavitator announced to all. Christian Endeavor meets Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Pastor L B Hawes directs a 4:00 p m children's meeting for ages four to ten with Mrs Blumenstock leading. Union announcements will follow at the United Brethren church. Wesley Chapel opens with worship at 9 45 a m and church school at 10 45 a m led by Virgil Dooley superintendent.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent followed by morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service is at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Bible study and prayer meet at 8:00 p.m. Changes to evening service times noted.
Beatrice and Margaret Johnson undertake an army scrapbook of newspaper clippings and images honoring boys and girls in service. Each person gets a full page, with notices asking the public to contribute clippings and photos. Change of address details list Pfc James L Buckingham at Ft Benning and Pvt Guy L Johnson at Ft Bliss Texas.
8/Sgt. Don Talbott arrived from Camp Carson Colorado Saturday to spend a 28 day furlough with his parents Rev and Mrs G M Talbott and with other relatives and friends His wife Shirley Talbott of Des Moines is spending the week here with her parents and brother Another daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Claire Sellars and sons of Russell spent the weekend here with her parents Leon Gehler coxswain in the navy concluded a 30 day furlough here with his mother Mrs Vesta Gehler and departed Sunday for Charleston SC for duty
Pyt Bobby Main of the army air gorp, who graduated from a course in radio at Sioux Falls, S C, spent from Thursday until Saturday with his grandmother Mrs C N Main and grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Clark. His mother Mrs Charles Main of Kansas City was here earlier in the week due to her mother illness and returned home Saturday with Bobby who is spending his furlough in Kansas City.
Mrs. Mary Dille marked her 85th or 86th birthday amid greetings from neighbors. Born February 22, 1860, on a Brompton farm, she has lived in her current home 26 years. Recovering from a December fall injuries, she spent seven weeks at St Joseph hospital in Center Ville. A church follower and Bible student, she enjoys visits from friends though she is shut in.
Gerald K. Hawk, surgical technician, son of Mia Lee Johnson of Moravia, serves in the 109th Medical Battalion with the 84th Red Bull Division. The unit evacuated about 50,000 American infantrymen from Tunisia and Italy, participating in campaigns from Salerno to the Gothic Line. The battalion's history notes improvised equipment, long overseas service, and notable actions across North Africa and Italy.
About 400 persons attended a Tuesday evening Barn Dance at the Moravia high school building to raise funds for the Red Cross. Receipts totaled 91.64 with coffee and doughnuts sold separately. after expenses 78.50 was donated. The Thespian Troupe produced the program with Migs Ellanor Sewell supervising. Eller ton's orchestra of Moulton supplied music for a square dance segment. Callers were Homer King Loyd Carter and Oscar Main. The troupe praised all who helped secure the benefit's success.
Sgt Homer C Palmer reports a two day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. He describes the Holy Sepulchre, Gethsemane, and the Church of the Nativity, noting diverse worshipers and historic sites including Rachel’s tomb and the wailing wall. Palmer, son of Mr and Mrs S Palmer of Rochester Michigan, is stationed in Cairo assisting ferrying service.
Mrs. F W Blumenstock chaired the Moravia drive reporting a final local total of 104.84. Contributions came from individuals such as Grace Main and DeWitt Yeager, churches including Moravia Christian and United Brethren, schools led by Moravia Public School, and groups like the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. The chairman thanked all participants for aiding the campaign.
About 50 girl and boy scouts and guests enjoyed a party at the Legion Home after the regular scout meeting in charge of scoutmaster Troy Adams and committee members Karl Tuttle and Fred Hammond. The girl scouts leaders Margery Tracy and Misa Anne Seeley, plus guests Mrs. Troy Adams and daughter Joyce and Mrs. Karl Tuttle, led songs stunts and games and served refreshments. Mr and Mrs William Laws were in Centerville Saturday.
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