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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
3
Personal travel notes recount a spring trip from Iowa to the south interrupted by ice storms. The author describes service stations, a cold southern welcome, a town blackout lasting days, and rustic rail travel in a bygone era. They mention a Shreveport connection, a bootlegger acquaintance, and a navy enlistment for Jim Albert of Arlington Virginia.
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its monthly gathering with hostesses including Mrs. Scarcliff and Mrs. MeFatridge. Devotional was led by Mrs. Murdy, lesson by Mrs. McFatridge, theme The Lord's Song in a Strange Land, and a play The Lord's Song was performed by several members. Highlights of a Bishop's Crusade for a Safer World meeting in Des Moines were given by Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Carter. Family visits and Sunday gathering noted at Centerville and F. A. Miller home.
Moravia boys won 40 to 29 while the girls lost 88 to 25 in a Tuesday doubleheader. The Moravia girls trailed by only six at the half as Unionville led 20 to 14, but Moravia failed to convert chances. The boys led 18 to 13 at half, then pulled away in the final quarter. The county tournament opens Thursday night at Moravia gym. superintendent W B Scarcliffe announced no free eighth grade tickets.
Mrs. Elsia Clester received a cablegram Monday from her son Corporal James Charles Clester who is critically ill with spinal meningitis. The message said health improving and illness not serious. He was notified Jan 3 and later removed from the seriously ill list. He hopes to return to active duty soon after serving since Nov 9, 1942 and landing in England in October 1948. His wife and son Ronnie live in Albia.
Moravia reports $65 raised in the 37th annual Christmas Seal sale. Chairman Mrs. N. R. Ward said the amount nearly doubles last year’s drive and will aid tuberculosis fight in the county and state.
10 00 p m Church School Donald Jones superintendent 10 50 a m Worship Service 12 30 p m Evening Service Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30
Church of the Nazarene Jay 8 and Phipps presents Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:60 a m and Evening Service at 7:30 p m Thursday evening Prayer Service and Bible Study at 7:30 p m.
Tech Sergeant Clifton Boardman of the Army Engineer Corps, a veteran of Australia and New Guinea, traded his stripes for a warrant officer’s bars. Promotion to Warrant Officer came by appointment January 2, and he now serves in the Infantry. Boardman enlisted August 24, 1941, served in Australia, New Guinea, and returned to Australia in October 1943.
Local notices recount service members from Moravia and area taking port and furloughs. Pvt Medo G Hauk departs Feb 7 for New River NC for six weeks basic training with the Marine Corps women’s reserve. Harry Stocker Jr and Burke Francis Wilson visit family, while Clair Callen, Donal d J Lockman and Glen L Lockmon are also noted in their respective service assignments and leaves.
Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10:00 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion service at 10:60 a m. Sermon at 11:00 a m titled The Great Commission the Divine Fundamental Basis of Salvation for All Time by Rev. W J Hastie.
J Oliver Lee announced the release of grades showing Charles Faber of Moravia as one of the top three sophomores at Coe College. A political science major, Faber participates in the Coe College Playhouse track and marksmanship activities.
The article notes services at Methodist Church E led by Minister Leroy Pullman with 10:00 a. m. church school and 11:00 a. m. worship. Wesley Chapel offers 9:80 a. m. service and 10:30 a. m. church school. A nationwide Bishop's Crusade on “The Coming Peace and the Prince of Peace” is urged with home visit plans. County rally at Centerville church next Sunday evening features lay speakers including Moravia representatives and district superintendent Dr. W. Frank Lister delivering the main address at 7:30 p.m.
Homer Brown of Albia announces the marriage of his daughter Daphen to Sam Billings of Albia. They wed in Unionville Missouri on January 17 1944 and will live at 721 A Avenue East Albia. Mrs E F Oehler hosted dinner for Henry Oehler 84 and Walter Lemas ter birthday celebrations with relatives and friends. The evening included guests from Bloomfield Moulton and others.
C M McFatridge chair of Appanoose county war price and rationing board announces Sugar Stamp No. 30 in Book Four valid Jan 16 through end of March for five pounds. He urges careful fuel oil use as heating season winds down and notes special airline rations for recuperating servicemen traveling to clinics or homes upon request of war and navy departments.
Mr and Mrs C D DuVall entertained at a family dinner Sunday Guests were Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and sons of Blakesburg Mrs William McNabb of Williams town Mass Mr and Mrs Forest Main and children Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall Norma Bower Rose Ella Chapman and Carol Chapman Steven Brown was an afternoon yealler.
Moravia High School reports top honor roll for the third six weeks with four straight A students: Patty Anderson Verna Rouse freshmen Dweena Robinson sophomore and Maxine Smith junior. Also listed are students earning three A's and one B: Norleen Sanders Wynona Perry David Pullman Donald Davis. Other honors feature freshmen Venetah Andrews Jack Campbell Charles Burton Luther Caster Jr Carol Chapman Lynn Fenton Mary Lou Main Rosalie Zimmer sophomores Delmar Dowd Robert Gladfelder Yvonne Harrison Selah McDanel Bobby Stocker Carl Tisue and seniors Richard Callen Rolin Dille Batty Lou Foster Imogene Histt David Hoover Ann Miletich James Reid Duane Sulser Carolyn Walter Ella Jean Woodward.
Mrs. Sarah Sandy hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday to honor Orman Whicker who heads to Des Moines Monday for induction into the United States army. Relatives at table included Ottie Whicker Bertha Fletcher and children from Moulton, Laws family from Bloomfield, laws and Edna Mae, Catie Whicker and Orman with Max and Oneita, Johnnie Whicker and Bobby, Richard Harp and Dickie, Vesta Oehler, Max Martin family with Dixie Kay Oehler.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer hosted E T G Club members and their husbands at a progressive rock party at the Palmer home Thursday night. Mrs Mary Main won high score in games. Refreshments closed the evening with guests including the Broshars Winslets Evans Harris and daughter Patty. Mrs Harris and Patty extended their stay.
E. H. Birmingham, district collector, warns Moravia residents there are about 45 days left to prepare and file 1943 income tax returns. With roughly 850000 returns due by March 15, delays risk missing aid. taxes for 1948 must be paid in full by March 16. Taxpayers should bring 1943 figures plus 1942 returns and any estimates, including form 1125, to assure proper calculations.
Several Moravians attended the Order of Eastern Star instruction class in Centerville on Tuesday evening. Attendees from Moravia included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, Mrs. George Winsler, Mrs. W. L. Hoover, Mrs. Chester Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Coulson, Mrs. John Dille, Mrs. Paul Broshar, Mrs. Clyde Wilson, and Mrs. Bert Turner.
Moravia Troop 40 of the Boy Scouts of America qualified for an Eagle Feather rating at the Appanoose county court of honor in Centerville Tuesday night. The local troop ranked third among six in the county for advancement in scouting during the last two months. Paul Spencer earned a Tenderfoot badge and George Tracy received the second class badge. James Sawyer Roy Richard Closter David Pulman and Eugene McCrory earned merit badges. Visitors from Moravia included the Rev E L Pullman and Margaret H K Smith Mrs Von Tracy and others. The next court of honor will be held in Moulton in March.
The Moravia National Thespians troupe No 395 sponsored by Misa Ellanor Sewell will attend Center ville Monday night Jan 31 for formal initiation. Centerville Thespians No 385 will run the ceremony. Moravia members Batty Jean Brown Wynona Perry Yvonne Harrison Ella Jean Woodward Rolin Dille David Hoover Dwight Clark James Wilson John Laws compose nine charter members. A constitution committee of Wynona Perry Yvonne Harrison and John Laws was named by president Dwight Clark.
Regular examinations for the Uniform County Teacher's certificate began Wednesday January 26 in the office of L E Johnson county superintendent and will continue January 27 and 28. High school seniors who graduate this year and will be 18 before September 1 are eligible to take the exam plus twelve weeks of college credit. Johnson said teaching is recognized as a lawful essential occupation and urged qualified youths to pursue the field.
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster entertained New Hope school families and children on Friday evening. Three tables of rock were played with Ivan Harsh taking honors. The gathering included Ivan Harsh Betty and Bobby Turner Carter Frances and Bobby Turner Dar and Mary Fran ces Virginia and Bobby Fischer Beverly and Karleen Dinan and May Pettibone plus Ann Jimmie Tom and others.
Mrs Hilbert Houschulz of Red Lake North Dakota arrived Tuesday to visit sister Mrs Albert Veach and mother Mrs Rosa Knight north of Unionville. She and Mrs Veach spent Wednesday with sister Mrs Bernard Barnthouse at Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and daughter from Knoxville were weekend guests at the Curtis Burton lands. Harold went to Des Moines Monday where he was inducted into the United States navy. Mrs C N Main and Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud attended the funeral of Mrs Main's sister in law Mrs John Porter at the Christian church in Albia.
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