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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
3
Albert finds a poem about guiding a child’s conduct and its impact on the future. The text then shifts to a humorous collapsible diary style note about tax filing deadlines, a scout meeting power outage, a flood rescue of pigs, and a humorous account of the Union publishing mishaps affecting Moravia and related routes with a Dennis McDonald reference.
Moravia churches join World Day of Prayer with a 2 p.m. Friday service at United Brethren Church after a 10 45 a.m. program at the high school gym. Local ministers will offer brief messages on the day’s activities. The theme is And The Lord Wondered That There Was No Intercessor. The observance mirrors a worldwide effort, built from prayers gathered at a March assembly of nationals, repatriated missionaries, relief workers and others from many nations.
Mrs Helen Carpenter of Knox ville conducted the school of instruction for the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic hall Thursday afternoon and evening. Two candidates Don Pettibone and Lloyd Rose were installed at the special meeting Thursday evening. Moravia’s American Legion auxiliary served dinner for visitors and members at the post home. Mrs James Allem of Centerville attended as an out of town visitor.
The plan allows ration stamps to last about 12 weeks, letting shoppers budget purchases. Mistridge, head of the Spanosse county War Price and Rationing board, says the new system saves money and materials. Green, brown, red, and blue stamps shift values and validity dates, with processed foods gaining 50 points and other stamps adjusted accordingly, as details circulated to housewives.
Wilhelm Blumenstock traveled from Sonoma California to see his ill father Fred Blumenstock. R R Pennington, recently released from St Josephs hospital Centerville, returned home. Miss Leila Day Leila Gibbons Max McDonough dined with Delbert Donahoo at the Donahoos. John Temple entered St Josephs hospital Centerville for treatment. Mrs Temple visited Jake Campbell home nearby to support her husband. Lester Murdy family Udell hosted dinner for W V Murdy Norma Murdy and guests. L A Messenger from Alta visited with family A M Smith and Howard Smith. Alden T Smith Mediapolis also called on the Smiths. Carrie Crumley Buda ill visited her brother Fred Blumenstock. James Allem spent last week with Mr and Mrs Coffin near her brother in illness and returned home Friday.
Dorothy Hoover celebrated her birthday after school with eight playmates. Mrs. W. L. Hoover served supper before the group attended the basketball game at the school. Guests included Georgianna Wilisler, Mary Rose Main, Patty Sawtvl, Edna Mae Luse, Corita Cory, Margaret Johnson, Marilyn Hiatt, and Janet Brosher.
Members met at Mrs. Wilbur Harris home for a cooperative dinner on Tuesday. The afternoon program included a roll call on Anecdotes of Presidents and Mrs. Stella Carter read an article about Famous Bells.
Evans has arrived safely in Italy per word to his wife in the southwest Pacific to his mother Mrs Oba ums Paul Eurns also arrived safely Frank Tharp a yeoman third class on leave with his parents in Albia hosted by Mrs Smith Tharp and sons February 16 He is being moved from Norfolk to New York Charles W Harvey of Moravia has been promoted to corporal He serves as a tank gunner in a Fifth Army tank unit in Italy.
Funeral services for Harold Lazelle Williams 21 were held at the Moravia United Brethren church with Rev. G. M. Talbott presiding. Interment followed in Hillcrest cemetery. Relatives from several towns attended and a quartet and floral committee contributed to the service. Williams, born January 7 1923 near Moravia, died February 19 1944 after a two year illness. He is survived by his parents, siblings, a fiancé, and grandparents.
An electrical storm Monday killed a cow on the Jack McDonough farm east of town and blew fuses, cutting off several telephone lines on the Moravia circuit.
Residents of Iconium gathered at the Charles Argo store building on February 16 to honor Mrs. Lennie Holman of Portland Oregon and Mrs. Frank Huey of Rapid City South Dakota. The evening featured visiting and refreshments with many local families present including Argo McAninch Perry Main Tarbell Derby and Teater families among others.
Evangelistic services at Moravia United Brethren Church continue this week under Rev. Clifford Carter of Seymour and Rev. G M Talbott. Chiliin Leve joined nightly services and will continue attending as long as meetings run. A special session for children under 12 was held Wednesday. The meetings are in union spirit with all denominations invited. Friday is designated as young peoples night.
Air. and Mrs. John Veach celebrated their daughter Mary Kathryn on her 20th birthday with family. Guests included sister Jean of Des Moines and grandparents Frank Veach and Mrs. Grant Everman among Mantor, Mia, Barton, and Cynthia Ann Koestner. Dorothy Lee Brain visited. Mary Kathryn received many gifts cards and letters.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby entertained Sunday for Mrs Garnet McDonough on her birthday and for Max McDonough torpedoman third class US Navy who left Sunday night for Mare Island California where he will be stationed Guests were Mr and Mrs Fred Buckmaster and Jack Deena and Mary Lou McDenough
The Williams and Wright families express appreciation for sympathy and floral tributes during bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain Lela Davis.
Mrs Glen Garrett was transported from St Josephs hospital in Centerville to her home Sunday afternoon, marking a recovery period and home return after treatment.
Moravia community choir began its first rehearsal at the Methodist church with 24 singers under director Wilbur Harris. The Easter Cantata The Crucifixion is set for Sunday evening April 9 with rehearsals Sundays 2 15 to 8 46.
Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. J. D. Minnes 69 at the Moravia Methodist Church on February 16. Pallbearers included Pearl Broshar Karl Tuttle and Adolph Lemaster as family and friends paid tribute with hymns and floral tributes. Within the obituary Minnes, born 1884 in Wright City Mo, married James D Minnes in 1903 and later lived in Tracy and Moravia. She is survived by her husband and her mother Mrs Ella Creech, with services noting appreciation for community support.
Moravia and Wesley Chapel announce worship services church schools and meetings led by Harry Phillips and Mrs W M Gardner. Morrell Male Chorus concert planned next Sunday evening at United Brethren church with Easter cantata practice today. Fourth Quarterly Conference set for Sunday May 14 with reminders on preparations.
Iconium Church of Christ led by Pastor Ruby S. Jones announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Divine Communion at 10 55 a m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. The minister will join for Morning Worship on March 5.
The United Brethren church lists 10:00 a.m. Church School with Donald Jones as superintendent and 10:60 a.m. worship service led by Rev. Carter, who will oversee both morning and evening services.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Jay S. Phipps presents a Sunday program with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship on Our Eternal Refuge. A 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples Service presided by Frank Woodward, 8:00 p.m. Evening Service on Re-Dig, and Thursday Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists a Church of Christ schedule with Bible School at 10 00 a m supervised by Winnie DuVall, Communion at 10 50 a m, and Worship Service at 11 00 a m featuring a sermon titled The Importance and Power of Faith by Rev W J Hastie. Sermon topics may change periodically.
An ice cream social at the Alex Main home southwest of Moravia honored Richard Main chief motor machinists mate and his bride Marian Zeltman. Also noted were Pvt. Ray Dooley of Texas and Mrs. Dooley and son of Centerville and Mrs. Mary Main who left to visit her husband Tammy Main ships cook third class at Newport. Attendees included Bernard DeBoyle and daughter Pete Bones Floyd Dykes Jess Gladfelder Leanna Main Beaunita Barbara Bonnie Lavern Main Alex Main and Gene Donnie Anna Laura Marion Jerry Mona Marie Betty Billy.
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Main, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hiatt, and Mr. and Mrs. John Horstman hosted E. T. C. club members and husbands at the Main home. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Thelma Luse tied for high score in the progressive rook game.
Rev Phipps of Moravia thanks locals for help and donations in building the First Church of the Nazarene Moravia. Ground floor finished, basement incomplete, pews varnishing pending. Church to be painted in spring. dedication planned after completion in two to three months. Service schedule includes Sunday school worship young peoples meetings and Thursday mid week.
County landowners in Appanoose County may ballot Saturday March 4 on the county soils district. Nomination papers list seven candidates for soil district commissioners from various townships. Ballots will be cast at the Farmer's Exchange in Centerville from 10 am to 8 pm Saturday.
Moravia hosted Lovilia with the boys winning 48 to 22 while the Moravia girls fell 27 to 19. The Moravia teams prepare for Rathbun on Thursday. Junior high results from Unionville show girls 22 to 9 and boys 18 to 24, with Moravia girls composed of seventh and eighth graders and the boys helped by freshmen.
Bernadine Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop Mora will address a Parsons college founders day program broadcast on KBIZ at 8 p m Thursday February 24 Miss Bishop serves as president of the Parsons college student body.
Uravesine services were held at Hillcrest cemetery for the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Taylor near Plano. Born Saturday at St Joseph's hospital in Centerville one died at birth. the other lived only a few hours.
Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M will entertain the Appanoose County Proficiency Thursday evening February 24. All brothers please attend visiting brothers always welcome Don Pettibone W M
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