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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
3
The Moravian bulletin discusses the definition of employee under the Victory tax and urges returning pennies and nickels to circulation. It cites mint data comparing copper use to military needs, reports on a farm equipment sale with high bids, and notes a large crowd at the sale amid rationing.
A family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Kaster's home welcomed first class radio man Donald Kaster back on furlough from the Pacific. Relatives from Creston and Afton joined the Kaster and Gua Tistie families for the visit, Donald's first home in two years. Also noted was the death of F. M. Callen of Shawnee Mound, Mo., after relatives learned of his illness following his son Delbert's death two months earlier. Mrs. J E Sharp hosted visitors in Centerville. Mrs. P. D. Bishop was reported ill this week.
Moravia high school sophomores, led by Gordon R. Speers and class president David Pullman, start a campaign to return idle pennies to circulation. They will mobilize school groups to collect coins from homes and banks to redeem at face value, citing Nellie Tayloe Ross on mint resource use.
Twenty five loads of wood were saved for Roy Spears of Hilton Monday as neighbors pitched in. Spears has been ill for more than a week. Helpers included Junior Tisue Arch Herron Bob Rogers Claude Rogers Ralph Spencer Billy Spencer William Omlin Albert Rouse Warren Rouge Lewis Rouse Oscar Moore Gerald Gay Estel Gay Arthur Tibble Walter Whitlock John Kenton Mr. Ragan and Mr. Comstock.
The United Brethren Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home for the regular monthly session. Mrs. Callen led the business meeting and Mrs. W. P. Davis guided the topic “A Pan American Highway” with program participants Mrs. Coffin, Mrs. Dille, Mrs. Blackman, Mrs. Hammond, and Maie Waughop.
Mrs. Carter entertained the Twentieth Century club with a Tuesday afternoon gathering. Members answered roll call with the name of a famous Iowan and heard talks on Iowa history and a review of the book Are Looked for a City by A. S. MuMuusu. Mr and Mrs Henry Simmons and family from Iuseyap visited relatives south of town. Mrs Cameron traveled Wednesday to Knoxville to visit her son-in-law and daughter Harold Burton and Diane. Mrs Edd Main traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a Mayo Clinic check-up last week.
Fifty six guests gathered January 4 at the R. Faber home for a shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Dean Faber previously married on Thanksgiving Day. Attendees included multiple families and the celebrants, both hospital supervisors in Woodward. Refreshments were served.
Moravia boys won at Unionville 83 to 31 on Thursday while Moravia girls fell 34 to 21. Unionville’s Smith led girls with 12 points and Scott added 11 for Unionville. Moravia boys led early, trailed at times, and finished with Allen scoring 14 and Laws 12 for Moravia.
Obituary notes Marguerite Smith aged 24 of Moravia died Monday after a brief illness. Born Jan 9 1919 in Moravia she lived there lifelong. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev E L Pullman officiating. Burial in Moravia cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W A Smith and Max and Mary Olive of Albia and Robart W Smith of the United States Coast Guard were dinner guests Friday at H K Smith home Robart Smith who completed a 14 day furlough and returned to the Pacific coast last Saturday expects to be assigned to regular duty now that he has completed a pharmacy course of several weeks at the Marine hospital in San Francisco
The VanDorin and Bettis families express gratitude to relatives and friends for floral offerings and kindnesses after the death of their father. A. C. VanDorin and Carl Bettis and families note visits from Mrs. Flora Jones and W. T. VanDorin, with W. T. reconnecting with his brother Qacar and Abe Funkhouser during a winter visit. Howard Love and Mrs. Eddie Main hosted dinner guests Leonard Palmer and others in Albia.
Mrs. Alice Wilson of Moravia received a letter from a Navy sailor she had not met. Harry Cook CM 5 c Navy 8070 care Float Post Office San Francisco wrote from Alns praising a Red Cross knit gift from the Appanoose county Red Grass chapter and the Moravia Auxiliary. He notes service since last June, home in Illinois, postings in Norfolk Bradford California Bremerton, 27 years old, six feet tall, and eighteen pounds, thanking home folks for support and Red Cross work.
In the Fight Jesse E. Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Smith Albia route 6 is in the United States navy stationed at Great Lakes Ill He was graduated from Moravia high school in 1942 Donald W Darby son of Mr and Mrs G R Darby came home Sunday night for a 10 day furlough He is stationed at Ft Meade Md Pfc Carl Mericle transferred from Ft Francis E Warren Wyo to the Quanance motor base at Ft Lewis Nash Mrs Claude Wren received a letter from her nephew Pic Trenton Mericle son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Mericle in Australia He reports he is feeling fine He has been stationed in Australia since last ly Pvt Monroe Jarvis son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Jarvis Moravia is now stationed at Salt Lake City Utah according to word received by his parents
Caureue lists 10:00 a m Church School led by Mrs D E Bishop at 11:00 a m Worship Service. 6:20 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship at the parsonage Wesley Chapel 9: a m Worship Service 10:30 a m Church School led by Many Phillips Superintendent.
United Brethren Church announces pastor G M Talbott leading a church school at 10:00 a m with Carl VanZante as superintendent and a worship service at 10:50 a m continuing the church’s regular schedule.
Moravia's new school bus begins operation, announced by superintendent William H. Young. John D. Veach transported the chassis to Mitchell Indiana for body installation. Ameri can Legion Auxiliary Moravia unit to meet Tuesday. Grace Veach and art Aire to attend. Mrs. Harry DuVall hosted a family dinner with Nell Duvall Pelkington of Flagstaff visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Peterson and their son moved to the Mrs. Rollie McDonough property on the southeast corner of the square. Mr. Peterson teaches music at Moravia high school. Mrs. Max Martin and two children joined Sgt. Max Martin at officers school in Fort Benning Georgia. Mrs. W. L. Palmer and Mrs. Gerald Morgan visited Albia on Saturday.
A cooperative dinner honoring Pvt. Doyle Mericle of Camp Carson Colorado and Mrs. Mericle was held at his parents’ home. Attendees included many relatives and friends from Moravia Centerville Mystic and nearby towns. Pvt. Mericle left January 18 to report back after a 21 day furlough.
Carl Chambers, Pendleton county judge for 12 years, was reelected for a six year term in November, per word to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers. He plans to visit Moravia for his parents Golden wedding anniversary January 26.
Mrs U O Main celebrated with dinner Sunday honoring her husband Frank Swaim and brothers Frank Swaim John Merlin Laws all born January 10. Guests included Delmar Massman Verigene Closter Des Moines visitors for Mrs Massman's mother Lenna Pabst sale. Herschel Reich of Glenwood Springs expected to visit Moravia amid hospital stay for Mrs F A Reich.
Appanoose County reports a 1942 peak of 170000 in Series E bonds with December alone at 166126 and total yearly purchases at 80 percent of the county quota. Chairman Clarence Hood notes farmers and higher bank rates boosted sales while 1943 quotas likely adjust downward. county pledges farm drives in March and October with 400 volunteers.
Bishop V. O. Weidler of Kansas City will attend Moravia’s rededication service for the United Brethren church this Sunday morning. He will discuss pension endowment after the sermon. A basket lunch follows. plans to be announced. The church redecoration took five weeks, including sanding and varnishing floors and woodwork, tan walls, and refinished fixtures.
Moravia public school will show a series of government films for pupils and the public without charge. Starting Tuesday Jan 19 the lineup includes U S News Review and Manpower in the gym at 7 p m, with further titles announced for February through April as announced by Superintendent William H. Young.
Parents of Frances Tisue announce her secret marriage to Daniel Spears on May 31, 1942 at the home of Rev. George Swan Jr., Church of Christ Unionville Missouri. The couple, attended by Alfred Sutton and Rex Tisue families, plan to live with the groom's parents. Frances wore brown and white. bridesmaids and 4-H ties noted.
Mr and Mrs Zell Callens hosted a six oclock dinner on Wednesday January 13 honoring the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Lea Matt and Oatie Whicker. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Marilyn and Mr and Mrs Oatie Whicker and Orman iMax and Oneita.
The Women's Society of Christian Service plans four rummage sales at the community building on Saturday and Wednesday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Zell Callen, Mr and Mrs Ralph Freeman, Kathryn Lee, Dickie, Mrs Freeda Barnes of Creston, Mrs John Callen of Albia, and Mr and Mrs Alvin Hiatt with Dale and Tacy of Oszalvosa. Rev and Mrs L Pullman and others visited Centerville Thursday evening to see Mrs Reich in hospital with a broken hip.
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