Four Inch Snow Hits Moravia Week Start And Service Flags Rise
This week opens with heavy snow and a tire blowout before daylight. The Moravia Union notes Wayne Davis joining the service and adds three stars to the service flag for Oscoe Day Russell Spavin and Wayne. Also mentions Howard Evans with overseas duty and sends regards to old friends through mail from Lay Colorado and Pacific Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Davis
Union
Oscoe Day
Russell Spavin
France
Wayne
Howard Evans
Alfalfa Topic to Open Evening Vocational Class
A fourth session in a ten part adult education series will be held at Moravia High School this Friday January 17 at eight o clock. Instructor B F Myera announces the topic Alfalfa and invites all interested residents to attend in hopes of a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Myera
Moravia
Rev Talbott Named To Gasoline Panel
The Rev G M Talbott of Moravia has been appointed a member of the gasoline ration panel of Appanoose County to succeed Wayne Davis who reported for induction Jan 15. Other members are Frank Swaim and D E Bishop. The group meets each Thursday afternoon at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Talbott
Moravia
Appanoose County
Wayne Davis
Frank Swaim
D. EB. Bishop
Centerville
Entertain ETC Club And Guesta Rock Party Hosted
Mrs W L Palmer and guests hosted a Thursday rock party at the Palmer home for ETC club members. Winners included Mrs Charles Johnson for the club and Mrs John Robison for the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Palmer
Mia
John Johnson
Harold Hudgens
ETC Club
Palmer Home
Charles Johnson
John Robison
Mrs Hawes Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
Mrs L B Hawes hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Twentieth Century Club with Mrs BE Tucker presiding. Roll call noted books we are reading this winter. May C M McFatridge gave a book review of The Emperor's Physician by Rev J R Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
BE. O. Tucker
C. M. McFatridge
J. R. Perkins
Lt Max Martin Awarded Bronze Star For Valor
Special to Moravia Union reports First Lieutenant Max Martin of Moravia, Jews, in the Third Division of the Seventh Army in Italy, was awarded the Bronze Star for valorous conduct. The 3rd Division has a long record since 1918, with notable actions in World War I and World War II campaigns from Morocco to France, culminating in a river crossing on the Meurthe in the Vosges without casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Seventh Army Public Relation Office
Max Martin
Moravia
Seventh Army
Italy
Mare River
Fadala
French Morocco
John W. Quaniel
France
Germany
Meurthe
Vosges
Numa Holds Lead as Miners Defeat Moravia in County Clash
Numa teams, ACAC leaders, defeated Moravia high school clubs on the local floor last Thursday. Minerettes led 20 8 at half and finished 37 24 with Donna Rowan scoring 21 points. Moravia’s Frata Scott added ten. Miners rallied from an 18 10 deficit to a 21 16 halftime reversal. Strawser and D Laws contributed key points for Numa and Moravia respectively. Mystic teams slated to play here Thursday as ACAC standings show Numa atop both divisions with Rathbun and Cincinnati close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numa
Appanoose County Athletic Conference
Moravia High School
Minerettes
Donna Rowan
Minerette
Moravian Wan
Frata Scott
Moravia
Miners
Ihoys
Strawser
D. Laws
Mystic
ACAC
W.L. Pet
Rathbun
Cincinnati
Moulton
Unionville
Exline
Missionary Meeting Reported by United Brethren Women
The Women's Missionary society met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Zella Callen's home. A World Day of Prayer committee was named for February 16. Plans include sewing clothing for Philippine Islands natives and sending letters from service men. Various readings and songs were presented, with visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harley Burton of Centerville accompanying M/Spt. Richard Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Zella Callen
M. K. Blackman
Troy Adams
Charles Coffin
America
Philippine Islands
W. P. Davis
Leo Hoffman
E. G. Hawk
Callen
M. K. Blagkman
Harley Burton
Centerville
M/Spt
Richard Burton
Curtis Burton
Nazarene minister to lead Moravia church service
The Rev Mr Burd new pastor of the Moravia Church of the Nazarene preached his first sermon here Sunday and will move his family to Moravia this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burd
Moravia
Weekend Church Services and Programs Summary
The notice lists services at CaurcaHeS and Wesley Chapel with times for morning worship church school and various youth and fellowship meetings. Church School is led by Mrs. D. E. Bishop at 10:00 a.m. and Virgin Dooley at 10:45 a.m. in the other chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Bishop
Blumenstock Islandar
Wesley Chapel
Virgin Dooley
Church of Christ Service Schedule and Roles
The Church of Christ led by Pastor W. J. Hastie lists a Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent, Communion at 10:50 a.m., Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., and Evening Christian Endeavor at 4:30 p.m. An invitation to air follows the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren G M Talbott Service Schedule
The Talbott United Brethren G M church holds church school at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Christian Endeavour at 8:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavour
Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Young People Meeting
Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent. Evening services include N Y P at 7 00 and prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m on Thursday at 7330.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Johnson
Methodist Women Meet With Mrs Palmer In Prayer Service
Mrs Leonard Palmer hosted the Methodist W S C S gathering on a Wednesday afternoon with devotions led by Mrs W V Murd and a lesson by Mrs C M McFatridge. A playlet titled Open Door Which No Man Can Shut depicted global Methodist women’s faith and future duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
W.S.C.S
W. V. Murd
C. M. McFatridge
Fred Blumenstock
L. B. Hawes
C. C. Coulson
Linda
Georgianna Winaler
T. B. Cameron
T. Gardner
Frank Wilson
Chester Broshar
Carol Lee Day
Mary Lou Main
Forrest Easter
Glen Garret
India
Garnet McDonough
R. R. Pennington
Lee Hiatt
Maggery Tracy
F. R. Jolly
John Veach
H. K. Smith
Cooperative Dinner At Cloyed Home Honors Three Birthdays
A Sunday cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cloyed honored the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Hiner and Mrs. Cloyed and Mr. Johnson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hiner and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson and Ruby, with music provided by Charley Johnson and daughter Ruby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cloyed
Pearl Hiner
Billy
Charley Johnson
Ruby
Hiner
Cloyed
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
McIntire Injured After Fall From Wagon Load
C. W. McIntire suffered a fractured left arm and head bruises Saturday afternoon when a hay wagon lurched as he climbed down east of town. The accident occurred on the farm, with his left arm broken and additional injuries to the shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McIntire
Town
Mr. McIntire
Appanoose 4-H Boys Attend Short Course at Chariton
Four club boys from Appanoose County represented the county at the Second Annual District 4-H Short Course in Chariton on January 9 and 10. Danny Merrick Moulton served as County President and Washington Workers 4-H Club president, Donald Dudley Centerville was 4-H Reporter and Exline Rambblers 4-H Club president, Marvin Stansberry Moulton was Wells Rustlers 4-H Club vice-president, and Merton Rose Centerville was Secretary-Treasurer of the Douglas Doughboys 4-H Club. The program covered health, recreation, music, soil conservation, livestock and crop projects, and featured talks on The Man I’d Like to Be. Herbert Hoover, State 4-H President, spoke at the banquet Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Chariton
Danny Merrick Moulton
Washington Workers
Donald Dudley
Centerville
Exline Ramblers
Marvin Stansberry
Moulton
Wells Rustlers
Merton Rose
Douglas Doughboys
Herbert Hoover
ACAC Girls Tourney Pairings Announced for Moravia Event
Pairings were announced for the penny plus basketball ACAC girls tourney to be held January 24 and 26 at Moravia. Numa will meet Mystic, Odell vs Cincinnati, Moravia vs Moulton, Rathburn draws a bye. Winners meet in subsequent rounds with a consolation game on January 26 and the championship at 8:40 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld
Moravia
Numa
Mystic
Odell
Cincinnati
Moulton
Rathburn
Nums
Army son arrives overseas in England address given
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lockman announce their son T 6 Glen L Lockman has arrived in England. His new address is T 5 Glen L Lockman 87427289 Ha Cat 508 M P Bn APO 226 care Postmaster New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lockman
Glen L. Lockman
England
Care
New York
N. Y
Dinner Honors Sgt Burton With Overseas Farewell
A Sunday dinner at Mrs Curtis Burton home honored their son M Sgt Richard Burton overseas in the Pacific. Guests included Mr and Mrs Preston Hiatt and son Charles of Dallas Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt and daughters Marilyn Roberta and Joan of Newton Mrs Harold Burton and Dianne Mrs James Rhee and Mrs Edna Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wakefield
Curtis Burton
Son
Richard Burton
Pacific
Wakefield
Preston Hiatt
Charles
Dallas
Forrest Hiatt
Marilyn
Roberta
Joan
Newton
Harold Burton
Dianne
James Rhee
Edna Neff
Marriage of Mia Jordan and Charles Hartinger in Peru
Friends report the marriage of Mia Dora M. Jordan formerly of Moravia to Charles I. Hartinger of Peru Iowa. The ceremony occurred at the Methodist church parsonage in Peru on December 24, 1944. Present address listed as 109 West Court Street Winterset Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Dora M. Jordan
Moravia
Charles I. Hartinger
Peru
Iowa
Methodist Church Parsonage
Eir
W. Court St
Winterset
Towa
Military Postal Updates From New Guinea and Camp Haan
Mrs. Howard Smith reports her brother Keith More is in New Guinea. His address: Pvt Omar K More 87695848 192 R Co 46 A Bn Depot APO 711 care Postmaster San Francisco California. Pvt Charles Enos Hiatt, formerly at Camp Haan, now has overseas address: Pvt Charles Enos ntti 87694148 Btry A S8ist AA AW Bn APO 18284 care Pietos bite San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Keith More
New Guinea
Omar K. More
R. Co
A. Bn
Apo
Care
San Francisco
Calif
Charles Enos Hiatt
Camp Haan
California
Charles Enos
Ntti
Men Leave For Induction From Monroe County Area
John Burton of Moravia is among 16 young men departing Monroe County on Monday for the armed services induction at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Others include Olin Atwell Chicago John King Udell George Ballew Milton Gamer Cleaver Centerville Guy Sacaro Centerville Longo West Coal City Leon Kauzlarich Centerville Robert Laske Mystic Harold Rose Corydon James Sap Centerville William Strode Centerville Jack Hiatt Centerville Edwin Cline Centerville Bark Mitchell Centerville Wayne Davis heads to Jefferson Barracks from Monroe County. Unofficial word lists several local youths going for pre induction physicals including Jack Spencer Donald Nash Mark Allen Duane Woods Francis Frame. Pvt Gene Condra ends 21 day furlough at Seymour then leaves for Presque Field Maine where he is stationed. Kenneth Condra and Mrs Condra visit Paul Condra home in Centerville. daughter Joan Marie stays with Mrs Condra at Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
Moravia
Appanoose County
Armed Services
Jefferson Barracks
Olin Atwell
Chicago
John King
Udell
George Ballew
Moulton
Gamer Cleaver
Centerville
Guy Sacaro
Longo West
Coal
Leon Kauzlarich
Robert Laske
Mystic
Harold Rose
Corydon
James Sap
William Strode
Centervile
Jack Hiatt
Edwin Cline
Bark Mitchell
Wayne Davis
Monroe County
Jack Spencer
Merchant Marine
Minneapolis
Donald Nash
Mark Allen
Duane Woods
Francis Frame
Gene Condra
Seymour
Kenneth Condra
Thurs- Hday
Presque Field
Paul Condra
Gillaspie in Five Major Battles on destroyer duty
Francis R. Gillaspie soundman second class reports five major operations as Monroe County sailors see action. He recalls ashore three days before Leyte, facing a typhoon and towering waves, then notes a Thanksgiving visit with Freddie DeMoss aboard a neighboring ship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gillaspie and Freddie DeMoss is the son of Mr and Mrs F C DeMoss. Gillaspie is grandson of Mr and Mrs Jess Funkhouser and serves on a destroyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Francis R. Gillaspie
Soundman 2-c
Gillaspie
Leyte
Freddie DeMoss
Francis
Arthur Gillaspie
Freddie
F. C. DeMoss
Monroe County News
Jes
Jess Funkhouser
VFW Backs Iowa School Bills Endorsed by Department
Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars supports twenty bills from the Iowa School Code Commission to aid returning veterans and their children. Commander Arthur Buckner says public education is a birthright and must be adequate, funded, and accessible as 300,000 veterans may return to Iowa over the next twenty years, with schools serving veterans’ children. Arthur C. McKern arrived in the states with his wife and Mrs. John C. Lord for the discussions and coverage of the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-first General Assembly
Iowa School Code Commission
Iowa Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sai Arthur S. Buckner
Cedar Rapids
Buckner
Cox
Arthur C. McKern
United States
Atlantic
Evan
John C. Lord
Iowa
Hiatt and local guardsmen enter new service details
Herbert Hiatt of Orion Newfoundland has been released from an English hospital and awaits another assignment after losing sight in one eye and hearing in one ear. Pvt Vaughn B. Faber recently joined at Jefferson Barracks and is transferred to Co B 254th Infantry Battalion 92 Regiment IRTC. Dwight Main begins basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky with address Pvt Dwight B Main 37650962 Co 10 ART C Fort Knox EY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hiatt
England
Orion, NL
Harvey Hiatt
Pvt
Vaughn B. Faber
Jefferson Barracks
92 Regiment
IRTC
South Camp Hood
Texas
Dwight Main
Fort Knox
Dwight B. Main
Co. 10
A.R.T.C
Fort Knox, Ey
Local soldiers on furloughs and training notes
Pfc James Buckingham spends a 21 day furlough with his mother in Chariton and with his grandmother in Molravie while stationed at Fort Benning Georgia. Pvt Bill Barnes of Charleston South Carolina and Mrs Barnes of Albia visit Mrs Tommy Main. Barnes returns Thursday for a 14 day furlough with family. Cpl Wayne Hiatt of Camp Hood Texas is on leave with his parents south of town. Frank Paxston and family report their grandson Pvt Don K Paxston has arrived at Camp Wolters Texas to begin basic infantry training. James H Weldon has earned rating Ship's Cook 8/c and returned to the United States after a year overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buckingham
Leo Smith
Chariton
C. R. Burke
Molravie
Pfc
Buckingham
Fort Benning
Bill Barnes
Charleston
S. C
Cpl
Wayne Hiatt
Camp Hood
Texas
Ensil Hiatt
Frank Paxston
Pvt
Don K. Paxston
Infantry Replacement Center
Camp Wolters
James H. Weldon
United States
Mrs Main Entertains For Visiting Sailor
A family dinner was held at the home of Mrs Ponty Main for Jay Main M M 2/e S N of Corona California who came Thursday to spend a 14 day leave with his wife at Centerville and other relatives. Guests included Mrs Main Centerville Mrs Loren Hiner and daughter Tudy Mrs Jack Fenson and children Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Harold Main Bussey and many others. Junior Stovker from the east coast visited the Stocker family the past week and left Sunday to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponty Main
Jay Main
M.M
S.N
Corona
Calif
Centerville
Main
Loren Hiner
Tudy
Jack Fenson
Cedar Rapids
Harold Main
Bussey
Leanna Main
Oscar Main
Bertha Boden
Cliff Richie
Floyd Dykes
Pete Bones
Ray Dooley
Rathbun
Alex Main
Anna Laura
Bernard DeBoyle
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Junior Stovker
Harry Stocker
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Atgo on Birthday
Nr and Mrs Guy Argo and family spent Sunday with Wells Hight in a dinner honoring Mrs Atgo whose birthday was Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Argo
Wells Higtt
Atg0
Saturn
Red Cross in Philippines Opens Tacloban Club
American Red Cross field personnel followed troops into the Philippines after invasion day. Canteens and clubs sprang up in forward and rear areas. Within ten days 10 tons of supplies were ready for refreshed troops and comfort items. The Quezon Club at Tacloban, Leyte, welcomed 3000 plus service members and Filipino personnel on opening day. A field man greeted a new father arriving with the second wave, showing cross‑country communications' reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Philippines
Quezon Club
Tacloban
Leyte
Fonts
Pvt Orman Whicker Feted At Dinner On Leave
Mr and Mrs Catie Whicker entertained Tuesday for their son Pvt Orman Whicker who ends a 21 day furlough and departs Saturday for Brigham City Utah to enter Bushnell hospital. Guests included Johnnie Whicker Bobby Ray Brown Edna Mae Luse Janet and Billy Broshar. Evening featured rook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catie Whicker
Pvt
Orman Whicker
Brigham City
Utah
Bushnell Hospital
Mia
Johnnie Whicker
Bobby
Ray Brown
Edna Mae Luse
Janet
Billy Broshar
Rook
Breaks Arm of Bobby Hiatt on Icy Saturday
Bobby Hiatt grandson of Mr and Mrs Chas VanDorin fractured his arm after slipping on ice Saturday as a local accident report notes the injury and family relation in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Hiatt
Chas. VanDorin
Donald Darby Wounded in Action in Luxembourg
George R Darby of Kinser Valley learns his son Sgt Donald Darby was wounded in Luxembourg on December 28 The Red Cross nurse report said he could not write and he later states he is in a hospital in England with wounds to both legs He joined the army just over two years ago and served with the 26th division in France with Patton's army
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Darby
Kinser Valley
Donald Darby
Luxembourg
Red Cross
Donald
Darby
England
Sgt. Darby
France
Patton
Two County Farm Bureau Dinner Meeting At Moravia Church
About 50 Appanoose and Monroe county Farm Bureau members met at the Moravia Methodist church last Thursday for a cooperative dinner and organization meeting. Leadership in the membership drive was provided by Glen Birlingmunir extension director of Appanoose county J H Bauman president of Appandoage county group Charles Greenlee Monroe county director and Clarence Moore resident of the Monroe county Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Moravia Methodist Church
Glen Birlingmunir
Appanoose County
J. H. Bauman
Appandage County
Charles Greenlee
Monroe County
Clarence Moore
Jarvis Cafe Opens For Business Here
Mrs. Ning Jarvis announces a cafe opening in the W. C. ivnn building offering meals and short orders. The new cafe occupies the section formerly used by the Walters shoe repair shop.
Nephew of J B Kinion Dies in Mexico City
J B Kinion received AP news from Mexico City reporting Harry B Crocker aged 64 of Gridley Kansas born Ravannah Kansas died in Mexico City yesterday of a heart attack. He represented Dearborn Chemical Company of Chicago and was a resident of Mexico City and member of the American club. His body will be sent to Garden City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kinion
Associated Press
Mexico City
Harry B. Crocker
Gridley
Kans
Ravannah
Dearborn Chemical Company of
Chicago
American Club
Garden City
50 Persons Attend U B Church Night
About 50 people attended the United Brethren church night cooperative supper and program Tuesday evening. Harold Mason led the program with singing by Mabeloulson, poems by Bernard Myers, Mary Rose Main as accompanist, and short talks by local members. The next church night supper is planned for February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Mabel Oulson
Av. Talbott
Kathleen Halden
Patty Halden
Delma June Veach
Mary Rose Main
Troy Adama
Bernard Myers
Hinote Funeral Services Held Here Friday
R C Hinote funeral conducted at the Church of the Nazarene with pallbearers Charles Coffin D E Bishop Hart Glick Marve Lockman Mearl Walter and Homer Kin. Rev Harvey Miller and R C Campbell officiated. Burial in Denny cemetery beside wife and two daughters. Relatives from several towns attended the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coffin
D. E. Bishop
Hart Glick
Marve Lockman
Mearl Walter
Homer Kin
R. C. Hinote
Church of the Nazarene
Harvey Miller
Oskaloosa
R. C. Campbell
Centerville Nazarene Church
George Winslet
George Firkins
Forest, Main
Earl Tuttle
Denny
Earl Espy
Barbara
Mariyn
Pearl Dudley
Interville
Beryn Hackarthorn
Montgomery
Roy Gilliland
Aurore
Don Hinote
Hinkley
Mary Dudley
Unionville
Elmer Arnold
Seymour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Someorie
Albin Way
H. L. Whicker
Lay
Colorado
Sitte Air
Fred Tarr
B. T. Robley
Pacific Grove
Garrett Ham
Detwiler
Garret
Salinas Army Air Base
Talbott
Mrs. Hawes
20Th Century Club
Bronze
Nazarene
Caurcahes
Church of Christ
W. J. Hastie
United Brethren G. M., Talbott, Paater
Palmer
McIntire
Sgt. Burton
Jordan-Hartinger
Francis Gillaspie
VFW
Arthur McKern
States
Pvt. Orman Whicker
Farm Bureau
Jarvis Cafe
Kinion
U. B
Hinote
George Halden
Emil Halden
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