Union in Person Delivers Christmas Issue to Nacogdoches Readers
In a note from Moravia Union staff, the team explains delivering this issue in person to Nacogdoches Texas readers due to slower mail service. Leila sets the type, David assembles ads, Howard Smith oversees. Jeanne West handles news and will edit Clarinda paper. A lighthearted piece notes scouts’ cross country hike and tax forms mailing delays with March deadline.
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The
Union
Nacogdoches
Texas
Santa Claus
Leila
David
Howard Smith
Jeanne West
Albia
Drake University
Des Moines
Clarinda
Moravia Union
Iowa Taxpayers Receive Blanks in 1943 Return Process
E. H. Birmingham, collector for the district of lows, said about 150000 income tax blanks were mailed to 1943 filers. Each will include the total tax shown for 1942 and payments, urging preservation for 1943 returns due by March 16. If blanks are missing, taxpayers should request replacements from Des Moines.
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E. H. Birmingham
United States Internal Revenue
District of Lows
Birmingham
Collector of Internal Revenue
U. S. Court House
Des Moines
Iowa
Kenneth Schreiner Visits Home From California
Kenneth Schreiner of Red Wood City California arrived Sunday for a week's visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Schreiner. Dale Schreiner of Moville spent Saturday night and Sunday here with his parents and brother. This is Kenneths first visit home in four years. He is employed at the Bath Packing Co in California and plans to visit relatives and friends in Waterloo before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Schreiner
Red Wood City
Calif
J. H. Schreiner
Dale Schreiner
Moville
Kenneth
Bath Packing Co
California
Waterloo
Williams and Lazelle Return From West
Mrs. Williams and her son Lazelle returned Tuesday from Albuquerque New Mexico where they spent months seeking Lazelle's health treatment. The Turner ambulance took them to Kansas City Missouri then on to their home northwest of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Williams
Lazelle
Albuquerque
N. M
Turner Ambulance
Kansas City
Moravia
Line Holds Ration Board Head Values 1943 Price Line
Appanoose county War Price and Rationing board chairman C M McFatridge said that living costs rose 3 percent in 1943, a record low compared with 9 and 10 percent in 1942 and 1941. He announced a plan to ensure gasoline coupon returns for sold vehicles and noted shoe stores may sell ration free at three dollars per pair or less for a two week period January 11 to 17, limited to 15 percent of women’s shoe stock from the September OPA inventory.
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C. M. McFatridge
Appanoose County
OPA
McFatridge
Local Happenings News Briefs From Centerville Area
Miss Madge Hough visited her Mt Pleas ant parents for the weekend. G L Gollaher is ill at home, worker at Ottumwa naval base. The Lacour evangelistic services were at Centerville Methodist. The Murdy Palmer group visited Mrs Marion Keeton’s Albia family. Mrs H E Watts helped care for her daughter in Hedrick. The Winslets move from Glick property to Halden’s apartment. Roland and Bradshaw sisters visited in Ottumwa. Burton Rhee trio visited Harol Burton’s Knoxville family. Quentin Hudson spent weekend in Kirkville with grandmother Mary Cowell. Gene Main and Carol visited his mother Birdie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Hudson
Kirkaville, MO
Mary Cowell
Maurice Walters Condition Improves At Farragut Navy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter report their son Maurice, critically ill after frontal sinus operation, is slightly improved at Farragut Idaho naval hospital. Mrs Maurice Walter of Centerville left Tuesday to be with her husband.
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Mearl Walter
Caurene Church Schedule and Officers
The program lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent, Communion at 10:50 a.m., a sermon at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. W. J. Hastie, and various services through the day including Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Also noted are Christian Endeavor, Sunday School, Prayer Service and Bible Study, and a WMS meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Dille. references to Donald Jones as superintendent and a prayer meeting at 7:80 appear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Winnie DuVall
W. J. Hastie
Christian Endeavor
Donald Jones
W.M.S
John Dille
Methodist Church E service schedule and Bishop's Crusade rally
The notice lists Methodist Church E with Minister Leroy Pullman and church activities at 10:00 a m worship and 1 6:80 p m youth fellowship, plus Wesley Chapel services at 9:30 a m and 10:80 a m. It announces a mass meeting for the Bishop's Crusade for a new World Order in Des Moines on Wednesday Jan 19, inviting charge officials to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Harry Phillips
Des Moines
Mrs Harn, 74, Dies In Upland California
T Harn reports the death of his sister in law Mrs Barney Harn 74 Sunday morning at her home in Upland California She was born Fanny Main on a Moravia farm the youngest of 12 children She married Barney Harn Oct 26 1890 They lived near Moravia Toledo before moving to Upland in 1915 where they resided 28 years Survived by husband and son Ivan of Arcadia and brother M P Main of Moravia plus many relatives
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T. Harn
Barney Harn
Upland
Calif
Harn
Moravia
John
Sarah Main
Fanny Main
Barney’ Harn
Toledo
Saboteur Show Planned by Moravia Future Farmers
Moravia Future Farmers chapter announces Saboteur starring Priscilla Lane and Robert Cummings will be shown at the high school tonight and again on January 19 after a January 12 preview. No show on January 26 as postponed. earlier effort to present aes Squadron failed due to shipping delays.
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Priscilla Lane
Robert Cummings
W. L. Hoover
Moravia
Library Will Add Stars To Service Flag Moravia plans dedication for 14 more names
Moravia library service flag dedication set for Feb 13 with 14 more names to honor. Officers Mrs T R Garner and Mrs E G Hawk elected chairs, bake sale led by Mrs R E Edster, proceeds fund library expenses. Capacity Day planned for March or April with librarians listed by month for 1944.
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Moravia Public Library Service
Kemgi
Forens
Library Board
T. R. Gardner
Organi Gation
Lawrence Roland
Charles Coffin
Zell Callen
T. R. Cameron
Joelle Broshar
W. B. Scarcliff
Howard Smith
Beatrice
Johnson
William Gardner
Stella Carter
C. M. McFatridge
Harry DuVall
Fred Blumenstock
Party Honors Floyd Arnold at Grant Tadlock home
A Friday farewell party for Floyd Arnold preparing to join the United States army gathered friends at the Grant Tadlock residence. Guests included Arthur and Venetah Andrews, Bob and Betty Strunk, and many others, with fruit salad, cookies, and cocoa served as the gathering ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock
Floyd Arnold
United States Army
Rock
Flinch
Arthur
Venetah Andrews
Bob
Betty Strunk
Donald
Delmar Dowd
Maxine
Charlotte
Lois Scott
Betty Wilson
Helen Felton
Bernice Johnson
Pete Crestani
Charles
Arlene Arnold
Imogene
Basil
Larry Tadlock
Woodwards Entertain At Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward entertained at a family dinner Sunday at their home northwest of Moravia. Children and grandchildren attended including Ronald Woodward and Karen of Main Station, Clair Woodward and Kenneth of Torrington Wyoming, Pvt Roy Woodward of Camp Sibert Alabama, Ella Jean Woodward Claire who arrived Thursday from Torrington and others. Pvt Woodward left for Camp Tuesday afternoon, Mrs Claire Woodward and son remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Moravia
Ronald Woodward
Karen
Main Station
Clair Woodward
Kenneth
Torrington
Wyo
Roy Woodward
Camp
Sibert
Ala
Ella Jean Woodward
Claire
Woodward
Claire Woodward and Son
William Neal Haver obituary memory and family ties
William Neal Haver born January 18, 1857 died December 30, 1943 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville Iowa aged 86 years 11 months 12 days. He married Emma Lemaster in 1882 and they shared 61 years. Survived by brother John Haver of Marshall Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents George and Sarah, two brothers and three sisters. He lived his life in Appanoose County Belleville area with strong family roots.
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William Neal Haver
George RK
Sarah Neal Haver
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Iowa
Emma Lemaster
Sha i
John Haver
Marshall
Oklo
George
Jane Brown
Martha Argo
Bill
Appangose County
Card of Thanks for William Neal Haver
The Haver relatives express gratitude to all who shared sympathy after the passing of William Neal Haver and for the floral offerings.
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William Neal Haver
Haver
Birthday dinner honors four guests at Corner cafe
Monday January 10 marked the birth day anniversary of Frank Swaim A C Main and Steve Brown Mr Swaim hosted a chicken dinner at the Corner cafe Other guests included Mrs Main Mrs Brown and Mrs Smith Tharp Each attendee shared well wishes in a small birthday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
A. C. Main
Steve Brown
Mr. Swaim
Mrs. Main
Brown
Smith Tharp
Local War Department Announcements and Furlough Notes
The War Department announced that Staff Sgt Cecil P Creech received an oak leaf cluster to his air medal. Pfc Neil Brackett visited Moravia and was moving from Ypsilanti Michigan to Salt Lake City Utah. Pfc Floyd Hiner of San Diego arrived on furlough to visit his mother Mrs Sarah Hiner and relatives. Tommy Main spoke with his Boston bound husband by telephone Jan 4. Sgt John French, stationed in Utah, visited Miss Harriett Lee Main at the U O Main home during furlough. Pvt Leo H Mooseey of Camp Hood Texas is on furlough in Moravia with his parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CECIL_ P. CREECH
James Creech
War Department
PFC
Neil Brackett
Moravia
Ypsilanti, Mich
Salt, Lake City
Utah
Floyd Hiner
San Diego
Calif
Sarah Hiner
Iconium
Tommy Main
Boston
Jay Main
John French
Harriett Lee Main
U. O. Main
Sgt. French
Maxwell
Pvt
Leo H. Mooseey
Camp Hood
Texas
Lester Housley
Moravian Union Calls and Local Notices Mention Mrs Coffin
A community note references The Moravian Union and mentions Mrs. Charles Coffin and Mrs. J. W. Halden in a local notice. The brief item appears as a casual invocation or contact prompt for local affairs and social notices.
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The
Moravian Union
Charles Coffin
J. W. Halden
Moravia Teams Edge Blakesburg In Close Duel
Moravia boys beat Blakesburg 48 to 31 with John Laws scoring 20 and Dale Laws 15. Moravia girls fell 24 to 22 as Smith and Tadlock fouled out. Rathbun upset both Moravia squads 31 23 boys and 20 8 girls. Don Blackman announced a home game with Numa on Thursday January 20 and that there is no game on January 13.
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Moravia
Blakenburg
Rathbun
Blakesburg
Smith
Tadlock
John Laws
Dale Laws
Selah McDanel
J. Kauzlarich
Rathun
Don Blackman
Numa
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Harn
Twentieth Century club members met with Mrs G T Harn Tuesday afternoon for the regular session. Roll call answered with current events. Round table discussion featured What I Am Fighting For, Our Next Step Toward a Safer World and Post War Plans. Society will meet Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs John Dike hosting the Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
G. T. Harn
John Dodd
Alfred Carlson
W. V. Murdy
Attendance urged at Odd Fellows gathering next Tuesday
Mrs. Guy Vincent and her children Eugene and Kaylee visited this weekend with her mother Mrs. Elsie Clester. Another daughter Mrs. Delmar Miller of Kansas City stays this week at the Closter home. Kenneth Condra and children visited Guy McCannon's near Numa. dinner honored the birthdays of Mrs. Condra and Mr. McCannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Vincent
Eugene
Kaylee
Elsie Clester
Delmar Miller
Kansas City
Closter
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Numa
Shower Honors Mrs. McDonald at Wesley Chapel Meeting
A miscellaneous shower celebrated Mrs. Scott McDonald, a recent bride, during the Wesley Chapel Women's Society of Christian Service meeting at Mrs. Lute Hiatt’s home. Twenty four attended the cooperative noon dinner. McDonald, nee Bethel Coulson, daughter of R. Coulson, trained at Grace hospital Kansas City and St. Mary’s Rochester before 15 years private nursing at Doctors' hospital New York City. she farms six miles west of Centerville. The couple married October 27 at the Milan Mo Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McDonald
Wesley Chapel Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lute Hiatt
E. O. Tucker
McDonald
Bethel Coulson
R. §. Coulson
Coulson
Moravia
Grace Hospital
Kansas City
Joan Dille Fetes 10th Birthday
Joan Dille celebrates her tenth birthday with Mo Ravia school third and fourth graders and teacher Mrs Gerald Morgan. Sixteen friends join games and gift opening as refreshments are served by Mrs John Dille.
Hospital note and family announcements from Centerville
Nancy Turner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, entered St Josephs hospital in Centerville Thursday for treatment after influenza complications. Mrs Turner stays with her daughter. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis of Davenport announce the birth of a son Roger Alan on Dec 29. Mrs Phillis is the former Mildred McCloud. The Phillises have no daughter, Jane Ann. Mrs Ray McCloud returned Friday from a nine day stay at the Phillis home. Mrs Glen Lemar of Albia left Wednesday for a three week visit with her husband Sgt Lemar stationed at Memphis Tenn. Glenda Kay Lemar visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Stocker during her mother’s absence. end at the Glen Cowell home in Moulton and they called on his grandmother Mrs Mary Cowell at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Mo.
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Mary Cowell
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
William Hendershot
Centerville
Nancy Turner
Bert Turner
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lloyd Phillis
Davenport
Roger Alan
Phillis
Mildred McCloud
Jane Ann
Ray McCloud
Glen Lemar
Albia
Sgt. Lemar
Memphis
Tenn
Glenda Kay
Lemars
Harry Stocker
Quentin Hudson
Glen Cowell
Moulton
Kirksville, Mo
Clark Sets Quotas For Iowa Fourth War Loan Drive
Iowa plans a fourth War Loan drive from January 18 to February 16 with more than 40,000 volunteers and a bond target of 66.6 million dollars. W. L. Clark states the overall quota may be met but reaching the E bond goal demands wide county and retailer participation and bond holidays. The campaign will contact every home and business, with retailers and theaters promoting through special events and film premieres to push E bond sales per employee and per seat.
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Iowa
Iowa War Finance Committee
Fire Destroys Historic Church Near Unionville
A Friday night blaze destroyed the Fairview Church of the Brethren, 2.5 miles south of Unionville. Only an oil painting by Ralph Stuckey near Udell and kitchen furnishings were saved from the 1866 structure, built of native lumber with 40‑foot sills and a 40 by 60 feet footprint. Fire reportedly began from a defective flue or overheated furnace. Centerville firefighters could not extinguish it.
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Fairview
Centerville
Willing Workers Club Christmas Dinner Held Belatedly
The Willing Workers club hosted a belated Christmas turkey dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown home on Friday January 7. All members attended along with numerous couples including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift Mx and Mrs. John Moffatt Daisy and Roy Mr. and Mrs. Glen Turner Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rinehart Mary Lou Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mr. and Mrs. George Shehan Irene Vinton Lune Mrs. Stack and Betty Jean and Dicky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Russell Brown
Earl Swift
John Moffatt
Daisy
Roy
Glen Turner
Bert Rinehart
Mary
Lou
Roscoe Argo
Murray
George Shehan
Irene
Vinton Lune
Stack
Betty Jean
Dicky
Kensington Club Discusses News Activities for New Year
Members of the Kensington club spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Pabst. Roll call covered current events. Mrs. Dess White presented A Prayer for the New Year. Mrs. W B Scareliff read Dutch dialect poems, including her own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Harry Pabst
Dess White
W. B. Scareliff
Birthday honors for Jones Tracey and Lavely family
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones and son Donald and Mrs. Chance Lavely spent Sunday with Mrs. Von Tracy and George. The dinner honored the birthdays of Mrs. Jones on January 7 and Mrs. Tracy on January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jones
Donald
Chance Lavely
von Tracy
George
Jones
Mrs. Tracey
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Wilson
Madge Hough
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs
Fred Tillmont
G. L. Gollaher
Naval Air Base
Ottumwa
Karl Tuttle
John Dike
Lacour
Methodist Church
W. L. Palmer
Marion Keeton
H. E. Watts
Hedrick
Rarl Brain
George Winslet
Roy Winsler
Roland
Lester Bradshaw
Curtis Burton
James Rhee
Harol Burton
Knoxville
Gene Main
Carol
Birdie Main
Maurice Walter
Caurene
Church of Christ
Church of the Nazarene Jay
Phipps
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Leroy Pullman
Mra
D. E. Bishop
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Penn Selby Handy
Maltman Avenue
Los Angeles
Hollywood Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Callen
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Mrs. Hoskinson
Woodwards
U.S. Treasury Department
Blakesburg Tilt
H. N. Utterback
N. G
Mrs. McDonald
Joan Dille Fetes
Clark
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