Military Discharges Reported From World War II Service
A U S Naval Personnel Separation Center report lists Duane L Veach 31 c Moravia as honorably discharged January 18 after 31/2 years service. Clifford Caster and Leo Caster, both in the Navy and Army, are noted with discharges at Ft Leavenworth and Great Lakes, in the Philippines Leyte Okinawa and other Pacific duty. Monroe Jarvis returns from Egypt with Army discharge. Rex Firkins SDK, 89 months in service, discharged after 18 months in Southwest Pacific. W B Brooks family informed Sonny Brooks has landed in Oakland after 31 months service overseas and expects discharge next week. twin Larry in the Navy also expected discharge in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval
Shoemaker
Gallfornis
Duane L. Veach
Moravia
Navy
Duane
Albert
Clifford Caster
E. ©. Caster
Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Philippines
Leyte
Okinawa
Monroe Jarvis
Charles Jarvis
Egypt
Rex Firkins
SDK
Rex
Southwest Pacific
Brooks
Sonny
Oakland
California
Larry
Have Sons at Home First Time in Four Years
Mr and Mrs Carl Derby celebrate their three sons gathered at home for the first time in four years since Thanksgiving. Son Carl J returned Jan 11 from Army service at Ft Monmouth and in the Pacific. Robert left after a 12 day furlough from Kessler Field. Dale, at Ft Leonard Wood, spent a short furlough. Mauries Walter, from China, discharged from Navy and returning to work in Centerville. Glen Lockman, recently discharged, visited with wife and son Jerry. they plan to live in Ottumwa. Dr Herbert Gilliland now stationed in Florida with wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Derby
Carl
Army
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Pacific Area
Army Airways
Robert
Kessler Field
Miss. Dale
Ft. Leonard Wood
Glen Lockman
Elmer Lockman
Jerry
Gien
Germany
Ottumwa
Clelland Jolly 18 On Furlough Home From Coast Guard
Clelland Jolly of Boise Idaho and Mrs Jolly of Rockford Ill arrived last Wednesday for a brief furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs F R Jolly and her parents at Centerville Corp and plans to leave this week for Hollywood California where he will be stationed A family dinner was held Sunday at the Jolly home with Corp and Mrs Jelland Jolly Mr and Mrs Carl Smith of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Alfred Carlson New addresses Charley F Faber Sec 822 1697 Barracks 173 U S Navy Receiving Station Treasure Island San Francisco California Max K McDanel U S Marine Jumper Care Fleet Postmaster San Francisco Calif Max called his parents Mr and Mrs Cyril Mc Denel from the west coast Monday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Clelland Jolly
Boise
Idaho
Charley F. Faber
U. S. Navy
Treasure Island
San Francisco
California
Max KE. McDanel
U. S. Marine
Care Fleet
Calif
Max
Cyril McDenel
West Coast
Francis Orman
Sandra Sue
Mrs. Orman
Nora Burk
Pauline
Opal Blumer
Bingo and rook party for Nellie DuVall classmates
Nellie DuVall hosted a post school bingo and rook party for classmates. Snacks were served and the gathering provided a light social event after lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie DuVall
Meeting to form Moravia Commercial Club Tuesday
The Moravia Union announces a special meeting of business men and town supporters to organize a Commercial Club. The session will be Tuesday evening January 29 at 8:00 at the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Clothing Drive Under Way At Junior High Moravia
Supt I J Hickman says Moravia Junior High will sponsor an old clothing drive with pickup planned for Wednesday. Community members may leave items today or Friday at the Moravia community building. Needed are clothing footwear and bedding for war torn areas and those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
I. J. Hickman
Moravia
Gerald Hawk Weds Neola Hunerdosse
Neola Hunerdosse daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hunerdosse of Indianola wed Gerald E Hawk son of Mrs Edna Johnson Moravia in an eight o clock candlelight ceremony at Des Moines. Rev Jacob Garbison officiated with Miss Louise Raber singing I Love You Truly. Attendants were Elaie Raber and Vernon Hunerdosse. Guests included families from Indianola Moravia and Des Moines and the hosts Mr and Mrs Paul Hon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neola Hunerdosse
Ernest Hunerdosse
Indianola
Gerald E. Hawk
Edna Johnson
Moravia
Paul Hon
Des Moines
Jacob Garbison
Louise Raber
Miss Raber
Vernon
Wayne
Roland
Louise McDanel
Pfc
Gertrude M. Hauk
Cherry Point
N. C
Missea
Patricia Collins
Clara Erickson
Josephine Deering
Elsie
Louise
Genevia Raber
Wayne Golightly
Gene Harkey
Glen Hunerdosse
Jacob Garbigon
Peau
Carolyn
Evelyn
Marriage License Issued to Kendall and Coltrain
A marriage license was issued to William L. Kendall of Udell and Edith Arlene Coltrain of Mora via on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Kendall
Udell
Edith Arlene Coltrain
Moravia
Union Farmerettes Meet January 9
The Union Farmerettes 4-H club held a January 9 meeting with leader Mrs F E Boyer and assistant leader Mrs Adlock. Members present included Rose Mae Dommer Maxine Alden Connie Paria Nadina Kelly Verna Leo Harper and Mary Kathryn McCarty with one new member added. Visitors listed were Helen Howard Jeralding Morlan Mr F E Boyer Mr W G Harper Mr and Mrs Russell Alden Howard and Norma and Mr and Mrs C W McCarty t and Fern Kelly. The next meeting will be with Connie Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Januar
Mary Kathryn McCarty
Rose Mae Dommer
Maxine Alden
Connie Paria
Nadina Kelly
Verna Leo Harper
F. E. Boyer
Adlock
Helen Howard
Jeralding Morlan
W. G. Harper
Russell Alden
Howard
Norma
C. W. McCarty T
Fern Kelly
Connie Paris
Birthday dinner honors Homer E Callen at home
A birthday dinner was held at Garnet McDonough's home in Sun day in honor of Homer E Callen. Attending were his mother Mrs W Callen and Opel from Centerville Iowa, Mrs lauide Callen and teadty from Moulton, Mr and Mrs Jaack Msbenoueeough, and Mary Lou among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer E. Callen
Garnet McDonough
Guesta
W. Callen
Opel
Centerville
iMy
Lauide Callen
Teadty
Moulton
Jaack
Chambers Observe 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers will observe their 53rd wedding anniversary Saturday January 26. Illness of Mrs Chambers prevented any planned celebration. Their three daughters Mrs Richard Ballew of Moulton Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakerburg and Mrs D E Wynes of Albia have spent time at the home helping care for their mother while she recovers from bronchial pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chambers
Chambers
Richard Ballew
Moulton
Gerald Hunter
Blakerburg
D. E. Wynes
Albia
Ben
Hundredth Birthday Observed For Mrs Mary Hancox
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mr and Mrs John Johnson attended a Woth birthday anniversary for their cousin Mrs Mary Hancox in Atlantic at the Methodist church with 159 relatives and friends present. Born January 17 1846 in Guilford County North Carolina she married Rev Andrew Hancox and lived in Chariton Iowa and Decatur City later serving in the Des Moines conference. Rev Hancox retired in 1911 after eighteen years as pastor at Redfield and died April 25 1918. Mrs Hancox received many messages flowers and gifts including a telegram from Weight of Simpson College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
John Johnson
Atlantic
Mary Hancox
Methodist Church
L. K. Stanton
Andrew Hancox
Chariton
Iowa
Decatur City
Des Moines
Hancox
Redfield
Help Nancy Temple Celebrate Birthday
Mrs. Nancy Temple observed her birthday on January 18. Those who called to help her celebrate were Mr and Mrs Aaron Campbell and their son Ted Miss Emma Wood and Mrs Eva Morgan. During the evening she received a message from her son Ernest and his wife from Naperville Oklahoma wishing her a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Temple
Aaron Campbell
Ted
Emma Woodl
Eva Morgan
Annabelle Walter 18 Hostess At Party
Annabelle Walter was hostess to a group of girls at a party Tuesday evening of last week. Ruth Jones, Home Economics teacher at Moravia High School, was present. Cards were played during the evening. Refreshments of popcorn sandwiches and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Walter
Ruth Jones
Moravia
Mrs Halden Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
Mrs J W Halden hosted the Twentieth Century club on a Tuesday afternoon. Roll call on Current Events featured an article read by Mrs Stella Carter about Spiders and Spider Silk. The next gathering will be at Mrs Charles Coffin's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Twentieth Century Club
Stella Carter
Charles Coffin
Farm Bureau Meeting in Moravia to Begin Business Season
The Taylor-Chariton township farm bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening at the Moravia community building. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and pie with their own table service. H. L. Hilton is the new director and will lead the business season. Sgt. and Mrs. Pfannebecker have gone to South English to visit Mrs. Pfannebecker’s parents, joining relatives who spent days here with Gus and Mrs. Pfannebecker. Charley’s birthday celebration at Arley Johnson’s home NE of town drew guests who brought refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Chariton Township Farm Bureau
Moravia
H. L. Hilton
Mra
Lloyd Pfannebaecker
South English
Pfannebecker
Gus Pfannebecker
Sgt
Ft. Dix
Army
Fred Hammond Land
Viola
Howard Carson
Herman Johnson
Arley Johnson
Charley
Basketball Schedule For 1945 46 Season Girls County Tournament
Schedule fragment lists games for 1945 46 season with locations Promise City Melrose and Rathbun. Mentions Girls Sectional Tournament February dates and Boys County Tournament in Cincinnati with a sequence of dates February 18 14 18 16 and Feb 26 27 28 March 1. Sparse readable details with many OCR gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Promise City
Melrose
Hare
Cincinnati
Rathbun
Blakenburg
Banquet Honors Longtime Moravia Mason Fred Blumenstock
Members of the Moravia Masonic lodge gathered at the local Christian church on January 16 to honor Fred W. Blumenstock a Mason for over 50 years. The event included a banquet and the conferral of the third degree on Ernest Hiatt with Blumenstock participating prominently. Hard Brain of Hedrick presented Blumenstock with a 60 year certificate and button, while recalling Blumenstock’s early impressions of Masonry and his entry at age 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blumenstock
G. T. Harn
California
C. M McFatridge
Harn
McFatridge
Birthday Supper At Paul Broshar Home
A Sunday birthday supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar. Guests included Mrs. George Winsler whose birthday is January 20 and Georgiana Winsler whose birthday is January 21, plus Margery Tracy whose birthday is January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
George Winsler
Janu
Georgiana Winsler
Margery Tracy
Popper
George
Guests Over Weekend at U B Hiatt Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Hiatt and sons Paul Dean Larry and Roger of Kelly spent the weekend at the U S Hiatt home. Sunday dinner guests included numerous Hiatt relatives and the Hudgens and Burton families from Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hiatt
Paul Dean
Larry
Roger
Kelly
U. S. Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Gus. Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Robert
Virginia
Sandra
Harold Hudgens
Gary Dean
Harley Burton
Centerville
Leo Smith
Anna
Nora Burk
Pauline
Opha Blumer
T. R. Gardner
Richard Gardner
And
iMre
William Gardner
Joyce Houser
Charles Coffin
Mis. Garland Houser
Jerry
Coffin
Esther Babe Pastor Sunday Services at Iconium Circuit
Esther Babe presided at Iconium Circuit on Sunday January 27 1946 with Church School sessions led by Clarence Whitehead Fairview and Carl Tomlin Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 15 a m and Hilton worship services at 9 45 a m with Bob McGinnia overseeing Church School. Evening Service at 1 30 p m. Wales notes a Thursday all day gathering at Mrs Lewis Rouse home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Esther Babe
Fconium
Clarence Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
Hilton
Bob McGinnia
Wales
Lewis Rouse
United Brethren Church Service Schedule Tale
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor announces morning worship at 10:00 a m with Donald Jones as attendant and services at 10:50 a m 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor 7:30 p m and an evening worship. Prayer meeting Thursday after in con notes 2 80
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Bechoo
Donald Jones I
Christian Endeavor
Church Service Schedule led by Pastor Robert Kerby
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Horace Schaffner as superintendent. At 11:00 a.m. Pastor Robert Kerby preaches. Evening programs include Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. sermon. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Robert Kerby
Horace Schaffner
Christian Endeavor
Church Schedule and Worship Services Noted
Church office announces Nazarene services including Sunday school at 10:00 a m led by Mr B Schnee Superintendent, morning worship, and evening worship at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting held Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niazarene
B. Schnee
Spccintendant
A. Mary Morniag
Thureday
Preyer
Moravian Families Mentioned in Union Print Offer
Donna Tubaugh Elaine Free and Mark VanZante from Moravian are noted as in the union notice. A few extra copies of The Union are available weekly. A glass print about two inches square can be obtained by parents calling the office at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Ray Tubaugh
Elaine
Mra
Kenneth Free
Mark
Carl VanZante
Moravian
Parker Files Re Election Bid for State Superintendent
Miss Jessie M. Parker, Iowa State Superintendent, announces candidacy for re election. Nomination papers circulate to place her name on June Republican primaries ballot. Former Lake Mills High School principal and county rural school supervisor says education must expand Iowa’s opportunities and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Parker
Miss Parker
Lake Mills
Winnebago County
Iowa
Hiatt Dies in Arizona Former Moravia resident passes away in Phoenix
Raymond Scott Hiatt 58 died at his Phoenix home. Funeral services were set for 2 PM at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary chapel with burial at Greenwood Memorial. Hiatt, born in Moravia, worked as a barber in Wyoming and Phoenix. He is survived by his wife Lilyan J Hiatt, two sons Kent and Preston, three daughters Gus Muscleman Phyllis Hall Ivah Ivanson, and three sisters Maude Wales Alvin Hudson Homer Curtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Raymond Scott Hiatt
Phoenix
Arizona
Preston Hiatt
Ray
Melcher
Wheatland
Wyo
Arizona Republic
C. B. Holland
Garfield Methodist Church
East Flower Streets
A. L. Moore and Sons
Greenwood Memorial
Atk
Mr. Hiatt
Laws
Wyoming
Lilyan J. Hiatt
Kent Hiatt
Scottsdale
Iowa
Gus Muscleman
Wheatsland
Phyllis Hall
Vernal
Utah
Ivah Ivanson
Provo
Maude Wales
Alvin Hudson
Homer Curtin
Blakes Move From Knoxville to Moravia Acreage
Mr and Mrs H B Blake relocate from Knoxville to their Moravia acreage, joined by daughter Batty who started work Tuesday at Des Moines Veterans Hospital. Merle Cottingham family moves from the Blake property to the Harry Tisue place south of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Blake
Knoxville
Moravia
John Dille
Batty
Des Moines
Veteran’s Hospital
Merle Cottingham
Harry
Moravia Board Hosts Cooperative Supper At Hickman Home
Moravia Board of Education members gathered Monday evening at Supt. and Mrs J J Hickman's home for a cooperative supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle, Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner, Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen, Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar, Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar, and the Lost and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mrs. Frank Hiatt Hosts ETC Club Meeting
Mrs. Frank Hiatt hosted Thursday afternoon for the ETC club. Members answered the role call by revealing their Favorite Hymn and the Author. Mrs. Lee Hiatt directed the entertainment for Mrs. John Johnson. The mystery box was guessed by Mrs. Howard Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hiatt
Wos
ETC Club
Lee Hiatt
John Johnson
Howard Carson
Card of Thanks for support during illness and recovery
I thank friends for cards letters and words of cheer from far and near and for the flowers and potted plants received during my hospital stay and since returning home. Thanks to the C E S and Kensington club for their pretty potted plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Local Neighbors Attend Gatherings Across Centerville Area
Keokuk visit for Mrs Gale Wolf's illness brings families from Keosauqua Tracy Knoxville and Mystic together. Local residents including Burk Suna Wets and extended kin share meals visits and hospital updates as others travel from Pincess Nebraska Ottumwa Osceola and Glaciatis to reconnect with relatives in Moravia Centerville and Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wolf
Wayne
Lloyd
Keokuk
Mr. Wolf
Gale Wolf
Keosauqua
Keokuk Hospital
Appanoose County Girls Basketball Tourney In Progress
The Appanoose County girls tournament opened in Moravia with games set for Thursday and Friday nights. Numa defeated Moulton, Mystic faced Rathbun, Moravia met Unionville, and Cincinnati drew a bye in the first round. Referee Albert P. Whittlesey of Ottumwa officiates. Admissions are 25 or 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Mornvia
Numa
Moulton
Mystic
Rathbun
Moravia
Unionville
Cincinnati
Albert P. Whittlesey
Ottumwa
Infantile Paralysis Benefit Game in Town
Town boys and girls face M. H. G. teams in a January 30 charity game to support the March of Dimes. Regular admission applies, all proceeds go to the campaign, with local entertainment and a crowd-pleasing lineup to attract attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Miss Seeley
Local notes on Army service and community visits
Spanning army reenlistment and family life, the item lists residents and visitors across Moravia Albia Centerville and nearby towns. Mentions Harold Burton wife and son, Steiner and Beaman, plus a Enlisted Sgt Warner Leonard returning from Germany. Also notes illness, relocations, and weekend gatherings with relatives and friends.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duane Veach
Clifford
Caster
Mauries Walter
Meari Walter
China
Nae
Gilliland
Florida
Herbert Gilliland
Wasp
Pacific
C. H. Gilliland
Naval Air Station
Boxat
Miama
Fla
Gerald Hawk
Mrs. Chambers
Nancy- Temple
Mrs. Halden
20Th Century Club
Farm Bureau Meeting
F. W. Slemenstock
U. B. Hiatt
Methodist Chun Church
Keast
Wesley Chapel
Raymond S. Hiatt
Blakes
School Board
Burk
Pauline Sun- A
Forrest Burk
Margaret
Joe Buckalew
Bobby Joe
Tracy
Dante Burk
Bonnie
Richard
Francia
Junior Burk
F. J. Leinhouser
Jackie
Pincess, Nebraska
Li. Brooks
Judith
Dale Callen
Loren Walter
Riley Callen
Emma Wood
Kenneth Palmer
Queen City, Mo
Leonard Palmer
Mrs
Harry Phillips
Clell Davis
Mabry Taylor
Spring Valley, Minn
Sam Hudgens
Myra
John Dale
Albin
Leo Hoffmen
Mr. Hoffmen
R. W. Hoffmen
Hoffman
Sheila Hannam
Jo Ellen
Barbara Broshar
Guy Vincent
Eugene
Kaylee
Joy Ann
Elsie Clester
Roy Richard
L. B. Hawes
Esther Babb
Oskaloosa
Gaylord
Main End
Joanne
Near Unionvilla
Herbert Main
Birdie Main
Leila Day
Richard Veach
Russell Day
W. A. Day
J. T. Day
Day
University Hospital
Richard Burton
Madison, Wis
Curtis Burton
Smith Tharp
Bruce Terry
St. Josephs Hospital
Pfe
Delbert J. Thompson
Tommy
Paul Carson
Judith Kay
Glaciaatis
Eilaie Clester
Delbert
Harold Burton
Dianne
Artis Burton
Johnnie Hurt
Newton
Harry Stocker
Texas
Elmer Vance de Fetee
Detroit
Ichigan
Maurice Walter
Mear Walter
Annabella
Delavan
Wis
Walden Smith
Mediapolis
Oma
Brother
H. K. Im
Verne Stevens
Rodges Dale
Elsie Closter
Steward Leonard
Warner Leonard
Donald Leonard
Brainard
Minn
Taylor Leonard
John Suffieool
Charlotte
Paul
Ames
John
Jimmie Hiatt
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Donald
Flora Jones
Rockford
Tfl
Baynard Neff
Imogene Tadlock
Mr. and
Mya
Grant Tadlock
Mia
Edna Cowan
Ieee
Kirksville, Mo
Wilson Leonard
Blakesburg
Jeke
Hazel Burge
Mary Lou McDonough
Janet Broshar
Lester Brain
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