Mrs. Alta Chambers Dies at 73 in Moravia
Mrs Alta Chambers, 73, died at 7 45 am Wednesday at her home three miles south of Moravia after a stroke. Survived by husband Frank. two sons Carl of Pendleton Oregon and John of Dallas Texas. three daughters Mrs Richar Ballew of Moulton, Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg, and Mrs Everett Wynes of Albia. eleven grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Moravia Methodist Church with Turner Funeral Home handling. burial in Hillcreet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Chambers
Moravia
Chambers
Frank Chambers
Carl Chambers
Pendleton
Ore
John Chambers
Dallas
Texas
Richar Ballew
Moulton
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Everett Wynes
Albia
Elvy Gillaspie
Little Bear
Wyn
George Hiner
Centerville
Moravia Methodist Church
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcreat Cemetery
Oehler Observes 86th Birthday At Moravia
Henry Oehler celebrated his 86th birthday with a dinner and cake prepared by Mrs. Oehler. He enjoys reading and radio, makes daily post office trips, and lives with his sister in law F Oehler and her son Ed. His father Paul C. Oehler farmed for a Moravian mission near Wyandotte Kansas before Civil War service, later settling near Moravia in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Oehler
Wyandotte
Kan
Fayetteville
Ark
Henry
Appanoose County
Moravia
Pearl Smithburg Promoted To Regional General Agent
Pearl L. Smithburg of Chicago, son of Mr and Mrs John Smithburg of Moravia, has been transferred to Detroit where he was appointed general agent for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Company, The Colorado and Southern Railway Company, Fort Worth and Denver City Railway, The Wichita Valley Railway, and Burlington lines. He will cover Michigan, parts of Canada including Toronto, and Toledo, Ohio. He will assume duties February 1. His wife and children will stay in Chicago due to housing, until he can secure a home. Moravia relatives and friends are proud of his promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl L. Smithburg
Chicago
John Smithburg
Moravia
Detroit
Mich
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Co
Colorado and Southern Railway Company
Fort Worth
Denver City
Wichita Valley Railway
Burlington Lines
Michigan
Canada
Toronto
Toledo
Ohio
Birthday Dinner For Harold Burton
Mrs Harold Burton and daughter Dianne hosted a six o clock dinner Tuesday for the birthday anniversary of their husband and father Attendees included Richard Burton of Madison Wisconsin Floyd Alverson of Moberly Missouri Mrs James Ah es and Mrs C C Coulgon along with Linda Merrill and Mrs T B Cameron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burton
Dianne
Wests
Richard Burton
Madison, Wisc
Floyd Alverson
Moberly Mo
James Ahes
C. C. Coulgon
Linda and Merrill
T. B., Cameron
Local notes recap of residents and visitors in Knoxville area
Miss Harriett Lee Main begins work as recreational supervisor at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville after arriving last Wednesday to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Main. The column lists multiple local visits and travel plans among families including Murdy, Roland, Hoffman, McNabb, DuVall, Veach, Zike, and Burd, with notes on weekend gatherings and future medical and military plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Lee Main
Knoxville
Veterans Hospital
Miss Main
A. 0. Main
Lester Murdy
Norma
Udell
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Lawrene Roland
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Dean Hoffman
Bloomfield
Vivian Hoffman
Chariton
W. K. McNabb
Boulder
Colo
McNabb
Navs
Roy DuVall
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Duane Veach
T. J. Zike
Marshalltown
Betty Burd
W. E. Burd
Keith Hoffman
Roy Watson
Oskaloosa
Wm. Gardner
Numa Girls Win Moravia Girls Sectional Tourney
Moravia hosts the girls sectional tournament with Numa Minerettes defeating Mora in the finals 61 to 31. Cincinnati, Cantril and Rathbun among entrants as Moravia prepares for upcoming home games and a benefit for Infantile Paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Maravia
Numa
Moravia
Fighting Sextette
Hickman
Albert P.hittlesey
Ottumwa
Miss Seeley
Numa Minerettes
Minerettes
Ente
Cincinnati
Canterville
Rathbun
Moulton and Mystic
Kermit Gladfelder Writes From Japan on Guard Duty
In January 1946 Kermit Gladfelder reports from Yokohama Japan about night guard shifts from ten to two, cocoa by the stove, letters arriving including a December missive from Temple Texas, and warmth despite the cold. He notes M P.s policing, companions being cited for speeding and streetcar violations, cement sacks moved, and food improvisation with lard butter and room heaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagoya
Japan
Temple
Texas
Evan Keater
Mesa Hall
Esnah Cvtt
al Care
Pak Chevrolet
Public Information Office
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Glen Sharp
Moravis
States
Normac
Wren
Yokohama
Los Angeles
Edith Coltrain Wm Kendall Wed at Centerville Church
Edith Ariene Coltrain daughter of Fred and Mrs Coltrain Moravia marries William L Kendall son of Carl Kendall Udell at First Methodist Church Centerville at 1 p m on Wednesday January 28. Rev Lester Greenwood reads the single ring ceremony. The bride valedictorian of Moravia high and employed at Iowa Trust Bank. The groom attended Udell schools and is a Marine veteran. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Waterloo where he will work for John Deere Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Edith Ariene
Coltrain
Fred Coltrain
Moravia
William .L. Kendall
Carl Kendall
Udell
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Lester Greenwood
Donald Anderson
Molina
Moravia High School
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Marine Corps
Waterloo
John Deere Co
Ames Hosts Soil Conservation Short Course Delegates
E. G. Hawk, Monroe county soil conservation commissioner, and R. C. Wilson, Appanoose county representative, left Tuesday for Ames to attend a soil conservation short course at the State college from January 29 to February 1. Delegates will hear college staff discuss practices and experimental results, discuss administration, tour campus points of interest, and conclude with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Monroe County
R. C. Wilson
Appanoose County
Ames
Yews State College
Kermit Gladfelder letter from APO 718 talks soldiers and Japan
A personal wartime letter from Kermit Gladfelder of the 311th Truck Co APO 718 describes encounters with Japanese officers, airfields, and factories. He notes shifting perceptions of Americans by Japanese, mentions Christian missionary prospects, and reflects on boredom, cocoa, fires, and daily routines. Birthday cue included for card sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Ameya
O. K. Love
Kermit
Kermit Gladfelder
Qu. Trk Co
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Spencer Family Buys Ward Grocery in Moravia
After 27 years in Moravia the N. R. Ward store changes hands to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer and sons John and Paul Jr. Possession to occur next Monday February 4. The Spencers, already in produce and feed, will run the grocery and eggs trade, leasing the building from M. H. Johnson and sons. Ward may run for president and will assist the new owners for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
N. R. Ward
Paul Spencer
M. H. Johnson and Sons
Ward
Margaret
Abardone 5 Plan Skating Rink Breaks Down
Louis Schaffner who said he would build a Moravia skating rink if enough advance tickets sold chose not to proceed. He cited insufficient ticket sales to guarantee patronage for the rink’s cost. All money collected for skating credit cards has been refunded to purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
Moravia
Schaffner
Hold Farm Bureau Training School Attendees List
Twenty three women from Union Douglas Chariton and Taylor townships attended the farm bureau training school held at the home of Mrs. Harry Glick. The leader was Mrs. Eleanor Moulton from Iowa State College and the topic was using home canned foods. A noon meal featured home canned dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Douglas
Chariton
Taylor Township
Farm Bureau ‘Training School
Harry Glick
Eleanor Moulton
Extension
Iowa State College
Ames
Clara Morrison
Centerville
Womena Work
Appanoose County
Joe Martin
Charitosd
Leon Burns
Ray Harrison
Harley Tisue
Gus Tisue
Bert McKern
Henry Corden
Union Township
Boyer
Lee Tadlock
Burdette Cox
Douglas Township
Frederick Bear
Milo Walker
Othe Workman
Trenton McFall
H. L. Hilton
Earl Fischer
Ernest Hiatt
Earl Boyer
Z. L. Dodd
Charles Coffin
Fifty New Books at Moravia Traveling Library Event
Moravia library staff Mia, William Gatef, and Mrs Charles Coffin placed fifty traveling books on shelves at the Moravia library Jam Garde after noon. Mrs Lawrence Roland serves as February librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia -Library
Mia
William Gatef
Charles Coffin
Lawrence Roland
Vance Couple Alter Plans In State Visit To Arizona
In a correction from the last issue of The Union, Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance were reported returning to Detroit but they traveled to Phoenix Arizona Friday morning to visit sister Mrs C M Smith and family and brother LaVerne Davis and family. They plan to stay about a month before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vance
Detroit
Michigan
Phoenix
Arizona
C. M. Smith
LaVerne Davis
Automobilion Theme Prompts Caurcars Methodist Service
Caurcars Methodist Church lists 10:00 a.m. worship and 11:00 a.m. morning worship with theme Automobigion. Additional services include 9:45 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. church school, and 6:30 p.m. evening service. Iconium Circuit features 10:00 a.m. church school and 11:15 a.m. morning worship under Superintendent Clarence Whitehead. Fairview schedules 9:00 a.m. church school with Mrs Carl Tomlin, plus 4290 m and 10:50 a.m. church school. Hilton offers 10:00 a.m. morning service and 10:50 a.m. church school. Thursday features activities with Mrs. John Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Iconium
Dundey
Jay
Tconicum
Clarence Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
W.8.c
John Foster
Hilton
Church Service Schedule Summary
Church of the Nazarene UBB lists Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship follows. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Prayer and other rites noted, with Mr. Johneen and Sterment mentioned among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Ubb
M. Johneen
Sterment
Sewing machines loaned by Red Cross for volunteers
An 8 sewing machine is available to anyone who wishes to sew for the American Red Cross. Interested persons may contact Mrs. John Veach for the loan. The notice invites volunteers to support Red Cross sewing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
John Veach
Moravia students raise clothing drive totals of 1000 pounds
Moravia seventh and eighth graders organized a clothing drive last week raising an estimated 1000 pounds for the needy in war torn countries. Chairman Mr Hickman led the effort with donation drives by Cody Luse and Trenton Gladfelder and an escort from the addol board. Remaining donations can be left at the Centerville armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hickman
Addol Board
Cody Luse
Trenton Gladfelder
Centerville
Fred Hammond Opens Station in Moravia
Fred Hammond announces the reopening of the Standard Oil Station on No 60 Moravia next Saturday March 2 selling Red Crown Ethyl Standard gasoline Quaker State Teol Vis and Polarine motor oil and auto accessories. He previously worked at the Swift Co plant in Moravia and the station has been closed for two to three years. Hammond plans a large line of automobile supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Standard Oil Service
No. 60
Moravia
Hammond
Swift& Co
Moravis
Moravia F F A Plans Seed Potato Sales
The Moravia F F A Chapter plans to sell Trish Cobblers seed potatoes this year as a community service. Orders will be taken by F F A students mid March and shipments follow, ensuring delivery before Good Friday April 19. The project trains boys in salesmanship and public engagement for better citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F. F. A
Iowa
F. FA
Local notices reveal marriages and friendly visits
Mrs E F Oshler announces the marriage of Agnes Epperson to Arlington H Martin with Mrs Martin a former Moravia beauty operator. Many townsfolk are mentioned visiting relatives, birthday anniversaries, illness recoveries, and weekend gatherings across Ames Centerville Keokuk Unionville and Bloomfield as Laval page continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.F. Oshler
Agnes Epperson
Arlington H. Martin
Martin
Moravia
Maurice Walter
Willams
John Sufficool
Charlotte and
Faul
Ames
Walter Lemaster
Harley Tisue
Gene
R. R. Pennington
Nancy Roblenz
Gerald
Moriah
Lars
Leonard Palmer
Clint Murdy
Centerville
W. V. Murdy
A. E. Shull
Richland
Neal Burton
Ed Hansen
Brancis Oehler
Sally
Susan
E. BR. Oehler
I CM
Veas Lathen
Rowan
Frank
Don Wolf
Keokuk
Roy Adams
Troy Adam
Zell Callen
Joan
Ralph Freeman
John Callen
Crestox
Kathryn
Dickie
Opal Moore
West Branch
Fred Hammond
Hammond
Tom Crawley
Unionville
Moravia Boosters Organize New Community Club
Moravia residents convened in the Moravia Community building to form the Moravia Booster Club aimed at promoting the town. Howard Evans elected president. officers include Bert Turner vice president L. F. Bisby secretary and Cecil Coulson treasurer. Dues set at 1.00 yearly with 26 cents monthly assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora
Howard Evans
Moravia
Paul Broshar
Bert Turner
L. F. Bisby
Cecil Coulson
Charles Broshar
W. M.gardner
Karl Tuttle
W. L. Brooks
Marvin L. Gardner
Guy McDanel
D. R. Sears
O. Oc.kaster
Johnnie Whicker
George Winsler
P. D. Schreiner
Albert Veach
Don Wolf
U. A. Roland
A. O. Main
George Firkins
I. J. Hickman
M. K. Blackman
H. K. Smith
D. E. Petera
Fred Hammond
Richard Veach
Troy Adams
N. R. Ward
Lee Hiatt
E. R. Easter
Jake Day
C. Coul
Birthday Dinner for Maurice Walter
The Mearl Walter home hosted a family birthday gathering on Sunday January 27 for Maurice Walter s twenty seventh. A noon table for thirty featured angel food cakes baked by Mrs Marvin Gardner. The afternoon included singing and visiting as guests departed wishing Maurice many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mear] Walter
Maurice Walter
Marvin Gardner
Maurice
O. T. Fogiesong
George Simmons
Karen
Sue
Aubrey Walter
Jerry
Centerville
Walter Miner
Mystic
William Rector
Bob
Richard
Carolyn Walter
Ottumwa
Rita
Linda
Yvonne
Sylvan VanDorin
Annabelle Walter
Loren Walter
Shirley Ann
Sharon
Moravia
Mrs. Mearl Walter
Cooperative Dinner At Charles Broshar's Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday for cousins Mrs John Boudreau and Mrs Durward Lilly of Los Angeles California Relatives Brovant included Mr and Mrs Earl Purvis Harold Dean Seymour Mr and Mrs Ted Broshar Virgil Mr and Mrs John Edward Broshar Centerville Mr and Mrs John Marlin Albia Mrs Kate Broshar Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel and family plus guests overnight on Thursday Kensington Club met Thursday Jan 24 at Mrs Harry Pabst home Roll call featured famous composers Hostesses served sandwiches pickles pie slamode and coffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broshar
John Boudreau
Durward Lilly
Los Angeles
California
Brovant
Earl Purvis
Harold Dean
Seymour
Ted Broshar
Virgil
John Edward
Broshar
Centerville
John Marlin
Albia
Kate Broshar
Lyndon McDanel
Bondureau
Lilly
Kensington Club
Harry Pabst
Bishop
Mrs Lester Brain Hosts Club Night In Centerville
The Progressive Club met Monday evening at Mrs. Lester Brain home with three bridge tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs John Veach as twelve members attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs Obe Burns, Dorothy Burana, Paul Burne and Opal Burns were in Centerville Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Lester Brain
Erald Morgan
John Veach
Mrs. Obe Burns
Dorothy Burana
Paul Burne
Opal Burns
Centerville
Double Eight party at Pearl Broshar home
Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar of Centerville hosted a Double Eight club gathering on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Bert Turner Mrs Howard Evans Cecil Coulson Mrs Cecil Coulson and Bert Turner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Turner Mr and Myra Cecil Coulson Mr and Mrs Howard Evans Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs T J Luse and the hosts. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Double Eight Club
Bert Turner
Howard Evans
Cecil Coulson
Myra
Harold Mason
T. J.luse
Ivan Walter Couple Buy Vacant Square Home
Mr and Mrs Ivan Walter have purchased the J M Wright property one block south of the southeast corner of the square and plan to move next week. They are remodeling and redecorating the house which has been vacant the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Walter
J. M. Wright
Sotheast
Eleanor Jane Brock Marries J L Phillips in Santa Barbara
Mr. and Mrs. Milo N. Brock announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Jane to Mr. J L Phillips. The wedding occurred Friday January 4 in Santa Barbara California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo N. Brock
Eleanor Jane
J. L. Phillips
Santa Barbara
California
ETC Club Hosts Rook Party At Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs John Johnson hosted ETC club members and guests on Thursday evening. Rook was the diversion of the night with Mrs Lester Smith and Thelma Luse winning high score. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Frank Lathen
Charles Johnson
ETC Club
Johnson Home
Rook
Lester Smith
Thelma Luse
Taylor-Chariton Farm Bureau Members Meet at Moravia
Farm Bureau members met at Moravia community center for their regular meeting. Lynn Hilton led the session with 39 persons present. Mrs. Paul Broshar supervised games and entertainment while Mrs. Loyd Carter and committee served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Chariton Townsblp
Farm Bureau
Moravia Community Center
Lynn Hilton
Paul Broshar
Mra. Loyd Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Oehler
Pearl Smithburg
C. 5
Antiquity Lodge No. 262
A. F
A. M
Trenton
W. M. Psat
Connie
James McAninch
Kenneth Coltrain
Carl Bivin
Tillmont
Moraviski School
Alumni Boys
Girs
Supt. Hickman
Edith Coltrain Wm. Kendall
Spencers Buy
Wards Grocery
Abardone
Hold Farm Bureau Training School
Caurcars
Moravia Booster Club
Harry Buckalew
Army
Southwest Pacific
Lonny Brooks
Mrc
John L. Johnson
Navy
New Caledonia Island
Pacific
Azigona
Daugher
V— Junior Stocker
Merchant Marine Corps
East Coast
Harry Stocker
Edward Stocker
Wayne Davis
Germany
Clayne P. Davis
Care
Wolf
New York
N. Y
Charles Nn
Apices Abn
Co. B
T.C
Ft. SteClellalan
Alabama
Craig
Hall
A. ©. Main
Paul Broskar
J.J. Hickman
Pearl Broshar Home
Ivan
Walter
Taylor-Cal Riton Ater Ak
William Robinson
Billy Gene
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