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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
3
The letter writer praises Moravia and its people after meeting coach Carl Kluever and his wife. They note the coach’s sincerity and wonder how size disadvantages against taller teams will be offset. The page also includes humorous anecdotes, wartime notes from Orange California, school progress quips, and a plea to buy a Defense Bond.
The Le ion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with a large crowd. Mrs. Leonard Palmer presided and led a Red Cross work session. Refreshments served by Mrs. Mary Cowell and Mrs. Fay Hudson. The Auxiliary sponsors Red Cross activities in Moravia with many volunteers. Mrs. John each is chairman. knit or crochet donations directed to Mrs. Veach.
An E G Hawk letter notes local farmers will support the war program. It mentions the address of Lyle K. Hough, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Hough, who has been called to army service. His current address is QMC Det C A C Camp Joseph T Robinson Little Rock Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs Marion Keeton and son of Alicin joined Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer for a Sunday birthday dinner at the Murdy home honoring Mrs Murdy. Monroe County farmers received an AAA letter stressing increased food production for national defense and wartime needs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robison will depart Wednesday evening for a vacation lasting four to six weeks. They will travel by train to St. Louis Memphis New Orleans and Kansas City visiting relatives including their son G. R. Robison and son J. C. Robison. Wabash agent Mr. Robison will be relieved by Mr. Scuffel of La Plata during the trip.
Margaret Ward Moravia Christ wig Seal chairman has completed her report of seals sold The amount was 26 88 which is splendid The report to date for Appanoose county is 717 77 Nearby school districts have reported the following amounts Denny 105 Salem 166 Scott 153 Coulson 117 Maple Grove 1365 New Hope 5 00 Showers Roe Lincoln 568 School testing programs are on the way in Udell and Unionville districts Follow up work in the recent case finding program is progressing nicely Approximately 150 persons in the county who had been in direct contact with active tuberculosis visited their family physician for a tuberculosis test and 128 received x rays according to a statement by the county chairman Mrs F A Miller of Centrerville Tuberculosis found in the early stages is curable and if our pennies spent for scala can keep one fri es from years of hospital care it has not been in vain
Postmaster J D Minnes reports strong sale of federal automobile stickers last week with a rush of buyers. Stickers went on sale Wednesday. every motor vehicle must carry a seal by February 1 at 2.09 dollars each. Vehicles without a seal face a $25 fine and up to 80 days imprisonment.
A family gathering at the W T Vandorin home Saturday noon marked Flora Jones and relatives Flora Jones Kenneth Free and zon Leo VanDorin Clara Selby Marjory VanDorin and pommlee l bringing well fed baskets of food to celebrate the birthday occasion.
Mrs Cory birthday observance brings relatives from Walnut City to the Cory home. Attendees include Mr and Mrs W W Wright, Mrs George Young, Mr and Mrs Klaiss Young and sons Stephen and Bob, Mr and Mrs E A Young, and Mr and Mrs George Leno with Dean.
Rathbun high school boys and girls basketball teams are scheduled to host a Thursday doubleheader. The event will feature the Selaatriotic band during halftime.
Robert Dunn, formerly a partner in Tucker's Texaco, purchased the Scott Ticker interest and assumes full management. Tucker will run tank wagon service only. The station becomes Robert Dunn Texaco Service, located one block east of the square on highway 2-Corydon T-R.
Max Stover son in law of Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue of Moravia has enlisted in the navy air corps and reported at Dixon Illinois January 19 for active duty Mrs Stover is the former Haitian Tisue They have lived in Sterling Ill where Mr Stover managed a Goodyear store His home was formerly in Woodburn Iowa Mr and Mrs Staver visited Saturday and Gene Tisue and his son took him to Dixon Monday for duty proper context provided by fragmented lines.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Shellquist and Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson entertained the So and Sew club and guests at a rock party in the Shellquist home Friday evening Prizes went to Mrs Lloyd Brown and Harold Mason.
The Moravia school teachers will be guests as Class 8 members host a cooperative supper at the Mrs. Garnet McDonough residence on a upcoming Friday evening.
Dennis K. McDonald Moravia high school dramatic coach to read Our Town at the Community Building Tuesday at 7 30 pm as headliner of a Library Board sponsored program of entertainment free to all. Pop in musical numbers to follow and a cordial invitation extended to attend.
Eugene Wilcox son of Mrs Ralph McDonough of Moravia leaves for Fort Des Moines to report for the Air Corps Basic Flying School. He is expected to be assigned to Bakersfield California and received notice to report immediately after passing examinations for appointment as an Aviation Cadet.
An open letter from Clarence E. Hood, chairman of Appanoose county defense savings staff, appeals Moravia Union display advertisers to include Minute Man cuts or gutline references in ads and to stock or offer Defense Savings stamps. The notice urges widespread publicizing of the Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps program and instructs advertisers to direct their solicitors to promote this effort.
CaVACHES lists church activities at 10:00 a.m. Church School overseen by superintendent Carl VanZante, followed by Worship Service at 10:60 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Church services and programs listed for Moravia and Virgil areas include worship at 10:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., church school with supers, and evening fellowship. A Moravia Board of Stewards meeting is planned for Thursday at the parsonage to study finances and future plans. Appanoose County M. Y. F. to meet at Mystic church. Lacour Evangelistic Team engaging Albia attendees with sermons and music. Community radio programs from WHAS, WMT, KMA stations listed with morning worship hour.
In a detailed extract from the History of Appanoose County the Moravia settlement, laid out by Stauber Reich and Conrad, is traced from 1849. Key events include early trails, first stores, schooling, a fatal marriage dispute, and the Moravian Church's growth with its 1857 dedication and 1863 school, plus town development and notable residents.
Lee Hiatt becomes Moravia town assessor succeeding Sam Hudgens who resigned for health reasons. Hiatt was appointed to fill the unexpired term at the last regular town council meeting and began duties early this week. Hudgens had served many years faithfully in the post.
Mr and Mrs C A Turner entertained the Kensington club and friends at their home Thursday evening. Members present included Mr and Mrs George Johnson Mr and Mrs Joby Johnson Mr and Mrs Frank Selby Mr and Mrs George Balden Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers Mrs E F P Oebler and Mr and Mrs M K Blackman. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clelt Long and Kenneth Daniels. An evening of rock was enjoyed with high score prizes to George Halden and the guest prize to Mrs Long. Refreshments of ice cream pie cake and coffee were served by the hostess and her granddaughter Mary Elien Ellison.
Nadine and George's General Supply will relocate February 1st leasing adjoining bank building north of Moravia square. A. C. Main owns the building. Nadine and George's has operated in the Karso building for two years. Moore's Cafe in the Main building near the bank closed last week with furniture and fixtures sold at auction Thursday.
In memory of our father Mr. Lyman Main who died January 18 1941. Dearest Daddy you have left us. Just one year ago today. Our hearts are sad and broken since the day you went away. Your vacant chair sits there your voice we loved is still. It seems I see you o er the distant hill. Written by Mrs. Jess Gladfelder. Mrs. Ola Daniels and son Glen and Mrs. Frank Devoy and two daughters of Denver Colo came to visit Mrs. Daniels mother Mrs. Mary Clester. They were en route home from New York. Mrs. Clester has been staying with her brother W T VanDorin but returned home Sunday to visit with her daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. C M McFatridge return here Saturday from Rochester Minn where Mrs MecFatridge received Mayo Clinic treatment.
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