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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
1
A community column blends wartime life with domestic updates. Mrs Ralph McDonough returns from Moravia while California rationing is highlighted, readers discuss back issues and subscriptions, and censorship urges withholding military details to avoid aiding the enemy.
Four sons and a son-in-law of Mrs. Elizabeth Trussell Walden of Avengl California, formerly Mora, are serving in the U S armed forces. Bill is a gunnery officer at Aberdeen Maryland. Bob is a navy ensign at Pearl Harbor. Herb is a lieutenant in the signal corps in England. Dick is a second lieutenant in the army reserve studying veterinary medicine at Pullman. The son-in-law is chief machinist mate in the naval air corps with service in the Philippines, Iceland, and Australia.
The Women’s Society of Christ ian Service will hold a rummage sale at the community building on Saturday and Wednesday. In regional social notes, Mrs. Lavada Adams and daughter Nina Jarvis spent the weekend in Des Moines with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leng and Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Jarvis. Monroe left Monday for army service. Mr. and Mrs. BR. R. Pennington visited their daughter near Melrose on New Year’s Day. Charles Jarvis returned from Bunch due to his mother Mrs. Mary Jarvis’s illness. Marjorie Van Dorin resumed work in Albia Sunday evening after New Year’s visit with home folks.
Icy streets and sidewalks in Moravia led to several injuries this week. Mrs. Reich fractured her right hip after a Monday fall and is resting at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. Hiatt injured his shoulder the same day and was unable to work this week. Troy Adams and John D. Veach found Mrs. Reich and helped her home. Francis Reich, her son from Ortonville, visited Tuesday and learned of the injury upon arrival.
Moravia suffered a second loss to Moulton as the Moravia boys trailed throughout in an 88 to 27 setback while the Moravia girls were defeated 41 to 13. Luge and McDanel led the girls with 8 points for Luse and McDanel. Tipton led Moulton with 17 and Purdam added 15 for the visitors. Moravia’s Allen scored for the boys before leaving the game after colliding with a post. John Laws and Dale Laws each had 6. Final score: Moulton 27 for the boys and 84 to 27 for the boys overall. Moulton led after each quarter in both games.
The body of Joseph Goodale of Avnport, a former Moravia resident, will arrive to be buried beside his wife who died years ago. Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM with Rev G M Talbott officiating. Frank Swaim can provide more details.
U B Aid plans a January 13 dinner menu featuring meat pie mashed potatoes turnips roast with cheese apple salad hot biscuits and gingerbread. Guests included Mrs Burton Tarr and daughters Dorothy and Patty visiting William Burns' home, Chaplain Burton Tarr at Camp Edwards, Cape Cod, and several regional families. The note lists social visits and club meetings around Centerville with local residents and clergy attending, including Mr and Mrs Cody Luse and the Past Matrons club.
In a roundup of service members, PVT LLOYD K. BLUMER is stationed with Co. EB 3P Div Q M F C Reg 624 at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming and seeks letters. STAFF SGT HAROLD L VOXER is at Camp Hale Colorado in a mountain infantry unit and reports liking the camp. HOMER and CHARLES FRANK, sons of the late Dr and Mrs A J Frank, serve in the US Army with Homer at Casper Wyoming and Charles at Camp Polk California after OTS at Camp Barkeley Texas. BURKE FRANCIS WILSON FLC has moved from Long Beach New York to the US Naval Reserve Station Boston Massachusetts.
Exeter Nebraska telegram reports cousin J F Chambers former Moravia resident died Monday December 28 age 82 son of William and Adeline Chambers Chambers left Moravia about sixty years ago obituary notes his death and age
The Robert Jennings home hosted the annual Christmas dinner on December 27. After the noon turkey meal, gifts were distributed. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from Albia Fort Dodge Moravia Walnut City Iconium and other areas.
Yvonne Gardner marked her third birthday with a six o clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner for Yvonnes grandparents Mr and Mrs William Gardner. Elmer Shake of Albin Wyoming visited Moravia relatives en route to Indianapolis. Bob Rhoads of Woodward celebrated New Year with Edna Dyphon and the E P Wilson home. Rhoads reported to Camp Dodge for army duty.
Rex Murdy, Elizabeth Swartz and Mrs. Robert Murdy of Mol ton were dinner guests New Year s day with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmar. They called on Mr. and Mrs. W Murdy in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner and daughter Yvonne spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walters at Centerville.
Interior redecoration of the United Brethren church in Moravia finished last week. Fred Hammond and Freeman Jolly led a five week project with many volunteers. Floors and woodwork were sanded and varnished, walls tan painted, fixtures refinished, and a large Bible purchased for the pulpit. Pastor G M Talbott noted Sunday evening services were canceled due to icy roads.
Fred Blumenstock was reelected Sunday as providee of the Class Nine of the Methodist church school at the annual Watch Night party on New Year’s Eve. John Dodd was reelected vice president Mrs. E Carter elected life secretary after more than 30 years service. W M Gardner named treasurer and social committee chaired by T R Gardner. Mrs Anna Kaater invited, Charles Fulton on resolutions, Mrs John DoddReception, Mrs G A Turner memorial. Harry Glick teacher, Mrs Fred Blumenstock assistant. About 40 attended the cooperative meeting. Guest of honor Mrs Frank Selby, moving to California with daughters Fern Handy and Mrs Russell Swenson. G T Harn presented gifts and was named teacher emeritus and general chairman of the class’s 80th anniversary planned for March 2. G T Harn also named H E Gluck and Mrs Blumenstock for worship service and T R Gardner as social chair. Roll-call services to be combined with anniversary. all-day meeting planned. Committeemen listed include Mr and Mrs Fred Jumenstock, Mr and Mrs T R Gardner, Mr and Mrs H E Gluck, Mr and Mrs John Dodd.
Scott Gibson was taken to the Methodist hospital in Des Moines last week for treatment. Mrs Gibson is staying with their son and family to be near the hospital. The Gibsons have three sons in service one in North Africa and two in training camps in the United States.
Morning services at Church School led by Mra D E Bishop at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Parsonage. Wesley Chapel worship at 9:30 a.m. Church School at 10:30 a.m. Superintendent Harry Phillips. Wesley Chapel W S C 3 meets Thursday with Mrs Juanita Dooley hosting. Installation of new officers planned.
United Brethren G M Talbott, pastor, leads morning church school at 10:00 with Carl VanZante supervising and worship at 10:50. Evening services at 7:30, plus 6:30 Christian Endeavor. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 and a meeting Friday afternoon at the parsonage.
Mrs C A Turner served as hostess for the Kensington club Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Fern Handy of Los Angeles and Mrs Russell Swenson of Ottumwa. A gift was presented to Mrs Frank Selby, who is moving to California.
Farmers and homemakers of Moravia and vicinity are urged to attend a 1 30 p m Friday meeting at the high school gym under extension directors from Appanoose and Monroe counties. Appanoose agent Glen Birlingmair and Monroe director G A Lineweaver will discuss new varieties of oats grasses alfalfa and legumes. A home demonstration agent will give first aid instruction and some time will cover state and federal income taxes.
Mrs. Carol Brees left Center ville hospital for home with her parents south of town to recuperate. Turner ambulance assisted the transfer. Fern Handy then departed for Los Angeles after an extended stay with her mother Mrs. Frank Selby. Selby plans to join Handy in California near her daughters. Mrs. Lew Hiner visited Town City and Oakdale, Iowa, with her husband who is a patient. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar and Judith of Centerville visited the Turners Sunday evening.
Corp Paul E Burns writes from desert maneuvers near Yuma Arizona and California detailing tent life in a dry dust filled camp. He notes cold nights warm days scarce water and long maneuvers with few showers. He also mentions Christmas far from home and fellow soldiers splitting for holiday dinners in Los Angeles and Yuma.
Officers of Moravia Eastern Star and Antiquity Lodge No 262 were installed at an open meeting Monday evening. Installing officers included Frances Burton, Ruby Dille, D. E. Bishop, Iole Broshar, P. K. Horner, and Margaret Callen among others. Masonic officers installed were D. E. Bishop, Loyd Carter, Idoyd Rose, Paul Broshar, and John Dille. Refreshments followed the program.
Members of the E. T. C. club and their guests gathered at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home for a New Year's Eve party hosted with assistance from Mrs. John Johnson and Mrs. John Dille. Seven tables of Rock were played. Albert Veach won the club high score while guest high went to Mrs. Nell Pelkington of Flagstaff Arizona. Refreshments were served before midnight.
Twelve members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Watch Night at Maxine Smith’s home after basketball games. They rang church bells at midnight to welcome the new year. Family visits included Lemaster and Tisue relatives from Albia and Fort Worth.
Moravia post office posted a December war bond total of 8 662 50 and 255 in War Savings stamps with 187 bonds sold in December 1942. Postmaster J D Minnes noted steady bond sales into the new year and a record Christmas mailing season aided by customer cooperation and early mailing efforts.
Bryce M. Cain of Albia, nephew of John Johnson of Moravia, died December 26 from injuries from a bombing raid over northern Europe earlier this month. He was a United States Army Air Corps lieutenant and squadron bombardier, who earned his wings on July 4, 1942 at Victorville California.
Officers of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church were installed Wednesday at Rev E L Pullman’s home. New president Mrs D E Bishop and nine others were named plus committees for spiritual life and quilting. Special vocal music by Mrs B E Tucker and pianist Mrs Freeman Jolly accompanied the installation service.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra entertained the Double Eight club at a 7 o clock New Year Eve cooperative dinner. Harold Mason and Mrs Emil Halden won card game prizes. Pearl Broshar of Centerville was a out of town guest.
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