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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
1
A local column recalls a rusty morning rush to the post office and a windy drive as ice and frost bite windshields. The writer reflects on newspaper pride, subscriber loyalty, and the value of keeping posted versus Hollywood wedding news. The note credits Centerville Iowegian for a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hiatt.
Sgt Paul E Burns of Cannon Co Int APO 9021 San Francisco writes his mother that he is well and not able to reveal his station. He recalls a Christmas show and thanks her for cake and nuts, reporting he is feeling fine and hopes all are well, asking her not to worry.
A still born daughter of Mr and Mrs Hicks Pabst of Des Moines was brought to Moravia and buried in Moravia cemetery Friday afternoon. She is survived by her parents one brother Larry of Des Moines and grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst of Moravia. She was preceded in death by one brother John Hicks Jr.
Mrs Will Thaden leaves Monday for Doniphan Nebraska after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Bivin A six o clock family dinner was held Monday at the Chester Sanders home southeast of town in her honor Present were Mr and Mrs Bivin Mrs Thaden Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and son EB F Boardman and daughter Wilma of the Brompton vicinity
W L Hoover Moravia high school vocational agriculture instructor will conduct an evening class on poultry Monday Jan 10 at 8 oclock in the agriculture room at the school Card of thanks We thank our friends for kindnesses during our Moravia visit fall and for Christmas cards and letters We are enjoying winter weather 3 D Ensley and wife 424 South Rodney St Helena Mont
In a Monday evening event at Magronic hall Antiquity lodge No. 252 A F and A M and Moravia chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers for the coming year. Installing matrons and patrons included Mrs. Ruby Dille Mrs. Marjory Coulson and Mrs. Frances Burton with D E Bishop Homer Utterback and others taking posts. Refreshments followed.
CarreneS lists church activities with Donald Jones as superintendent for the Church School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Evening Service at 7:80 p.m. Prayer meeting slated for Wednesday at 7:80 p.m.
The Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Morning Worship 7:30 p m Evening Service and 7:30 p m Thursday Prayer Service and Bible Study led by Pastor Jay S Phipps.
The Leroy Pullman Methodist Church announces 10 00 p m church service 11 00 a m worship 6 30 p m youth fellowship at Wesley Chapel 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m church school led by Harry Phillips. Wesley Chapel W S C S meets Thursday with Mrs Lute Hiatt hostess basket dinner at noon and program to follow. Extra Upper Room copies and mailing envelopes available.
Twelve men participated in the inaugural farm repair shop session Tuesday evening in the John D. Veuch garage with W. L. Hoover directing. The group planned a second session for Thursday December 6 at 7 p.m. Tractors and a bull rake were serviced, and asides mention Mrs. James Allem hosting an overnight guest with relatives at the Eastern Star installation and Miss Frances Copeland visiting Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin of Hilton announce the birth of a daughter Judy Kay at St Josephs Hospital Centerville on January 27.
Moravia will host one of three open money management meetings in Appanoose county led by Miss Marie Budolf son of Ames. Glen Birlingmair county extension director announced the Moravia session at the community hall on Tuesday January 11 from 10 30 a m to 3 80 p m sponsored by the Farm Bureau and Extension Service for all farm and town residents. Florence Forbes of Ames conducted the first 4 H leaders training in county on Tuesday January 4 Trenton Wilson of Moravia serves on the 4 H committee.
J M Wright will observe his 90th birthday on January 15 while staying in Centerville with his sister Mrs Emma Hollingsworth. He is listed as residing at 118 Ninth St Centerville.
Mr and Mrs C C Coulson entertained members of the Double Eight club at a cooperative turkey dinner New Year's Eve. The event celebrated the club party prizes won that evening. Pearl Broshar T J Iluse Elbert Moore and family attended Christmas dinner at Miss Flo Moores Ottumwa home. Other guests included Mrs C W Moore Moravila Mrs W H Abbott and Caroline Sue Council Bluffs. Mr and Mrs Raymond Plants Zearing were New Year s day guests at his mother Mrs W C Tige s home. Gus Tieue and family visited W C Tisue Saturday and Leslie Plants visited his mother Friday.
Mrs. Margaret Childs and Juanita Childs with Mrs. Bob Rhoads visited Woodward last Wednesday at the Eph Wilson home. Childs and Juanita traveled to Moulton to see F. W. Wright, while Mrs. Rhoads stayed longer with her mother Edna Dyphon.
Edward H. Birmingham, collector of Internal Revenue for Iowa, warns income tax returns for 1943 are due March 18, 1944. With many taxpayers and complex forms, help is limited. main office in Des Moines at East First and Walnut, Valley Savings Bank Building branch, plus 38 branches statewide. Taxpayers should prepare early and may delay filing until March 15 if desired. Offices open Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for information or assistance.
Local residents report visits and family gatherings across Moravia and nearby towns. Notable items include a funeral and burial in Moravia Cemetery for a resident at Ottumwa Hospital, a broken leg recovery from a farm accident at St Joseph’s hospital Centerville, and multiple family dinners and visits among Kaster, Murphy, Murdy, and Winsler relatives in Creston Albia Centerville Udell and Monticello.
Local families host service members on furlough and leave, including Bobby Howard from Las Vegas visiting grandmother Mrs. Jennie Pollard before transfer to Tampa. Pfannebecker relatives from Ft. Leonard Wood and San Clemente Island gather with Roberts and Woodward families near Moravia. Clifford Stocker arrives overseas in England. Jerry Howe visits D E Bishop home. Roy Woodward on leave from Camp Sibert.
Fred Blumenstock was elected resident of Class Nine of the Methodist Sunday school at the annual watch night party on New Year’s Eve in the church parlors. Officers include John Dodd as vice‑president, Mrs Stella Carter as secretary, William Gardner as treasurer, Harry Glick as class teacher, and Mrs Fred Blumenstock as assistant teacher.
Miss Goldie Hiatt left Tuesday December 27 for Hot Springs New Mexico where she will serve as a nurse at the Carrie Kingley hospital for crippled children. She previously worked as a nurse at the University hospital in Chicago and resigned to take the new position.
In loving memory of our daughter and sister Nellie Marguerite Smith who passed away January 11 1942 one year ago. She is gone but not forgotten. Mr and Mrs Lester Smith parents Betty Lou Smith sister and Wilbur Smith brother publish date not specified
Appanoose county War Price and Rationing board celebrates its second anniversary by maintaining operations. Chairman C. M. McFatridge announced new point values for meats and vegetables effective Jan 2, with many items lowered and several frozen vegetables made point free. He praised volunteers and urged continued support as price control and rationing persist for the war effort.
Mr and Mrs Thomas F West of Albia announce the engagement of daughter Jeanne to Wayne Pitman Davis of Moravia son of Dr and Mrs W R Davis of Nacogdoches Texas Miss West a graduate of Albia high school and junior college and to graduate from Drake University school of journalism in Des Moines January 21 Davis editor of the Moravia Union since August 1942
Community newspaper Moravia Union invites readers to submit news. Contact Mrs. Charles Coffin and Mrs. J. W. Halden to share items, tips, or notices for upcoming issues.
L. L. Vittetoe a former Moravian resident died at his home in Sigourney Sunday evening December 26 after an influenza attack. Vittetoe and his daughter Cleo lived in the Hiattville community.
Jim Graham learns his sister Mrs. T. T. Lockman died Monday at her daughter’s Rockford home after moving there on December 26. Born Alice Graham, she was the daughter of Frank and Jane Graham of near Unionville and left five daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Centerville Baptist Church with Rev. L. W. Childs presiding.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby hosted a Sunday dinner for Lelg Luse who arrived Saturday to spend the week with her mother and the Luse grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Luse. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Buckmaster Mr and Mrs Bert Luse and Jack Mery Lou and Deena McDonough. Mrs Garnet McDonough joined Sunday evening at the Ashby home.
Jimm y Albert grandson of Ferrell Albert of Arlington Virginia has been inducted into the U S Navy. He is a high school senior and will complete his schooling before entering active service. Also notes a social gathering after a regular meeting on Monday evening and New Year visits by local families.
Taylor township led Appanoose county by reporting 41 paid Farm Bureau memberships at Centerville kick-off. The drive aims to add about 60 more signers for a soil conservation district. Butch Wickier and Parks Forster will speak, with a showing on conservation.
Mrs. Elsie Coltrain of Moravia announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret to Corp. Fred Miller Jr. of Rockford Ill. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bee in Santa Ana. The bride wore a brown suit and white accessories. After the ceremony the couple visited Hollywood and plan to reside in Santa Ana at 1106 Sprugeon Street.
The body of Mrs Dayette Wyatt DeWinter 41 died Thursday at St Josephs hospital Ottumwa was brought to Moravia for burial beside her parents Aaron and Murthy Wyatt. A former resident she lived at the Frank Dodd farm southeast of town and attended Maple Grove school. Survived by three children Donald Kansas City Wanda Ottumwa Northera Thanestea City.
Yvonne Gardner daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maryin Gardner celebrated her 4th birthday Tuesday afternoon. A group of young friends gathered at the Gardner home for games and refreshments, highlighted by an angel food cake. Guests included Sue and Karen Simmons Centerville Shirley and Sharon Walter Jerry and Carol Main Charlotte Sufficool Ronnie Broshar Larry and Karen Pfannebecker Donald Pullman Patsy Blumer Paul Dean Burns and their mothers. Yvonne received many gifts.
The Moravia public library board will meet in library rooms at 7 00 p m Saturday announced by president Mrs F W Blumenstock.
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