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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
1
Publisher and editor defend a streets repair day while the paper faces delays from staff leave. The publisher, a scoutmaster, camped overnight with county scouts delaying the edition. Editor runs the office as production slows and Charles Turner remains in Des Moines hospital.
Mrs. G Harding of Seattle announces the marriage of their daughter June to Ensign Donald Kaster U S Navy. The double ring ceremony took place June 17 at the Presbyterian parsonage in Oakland California. They reside at 3186 Montecello Avenue Oakland.
The Methodist class from Iconium Church visited hosts Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Moore on Thursday evening June 29. Activities included visiting, games, and refreshments with new officers elected at the business meeting: Mrs. Glen Overturn president, Gilbert Callen secretary treasurer, Bybil Argo and Emily Thompson flower committee.
A Sunday picnic dinner at Centerville Park honored Rex Hauser who left for the army on Wednesday. Attending were numerous Hauser family members including Clayton, Dorothea, Barbara Marie, Alfred, Leo, Lowell, Walter Ward and others, plus Mrs. Will Kelly and Mr and Mrs Rex Hauser.
Raymond Burke 73 retired railroad worker died Saturday at home. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm Turner Funeral home with Rev. Jay Phipps officiating and burial in Moravia cemetery. Survived by his wife nine children and several relatives. Burke born in Topeka and lived in Unionville Udell Melgrove and Moravia. James Buckingham arrived from Fort Benning Georgia.
Director Anne Seeley unable to conduct. Ruth Gibbons guest conductress leads the program featuring Bennett and Holmes marches, Weber selections, medleys, yodels and the Star Spangled Banner. An important rehearsal Friday evening requires all members to attend.
In The Fight, Yeoman Donald Ahee of Unionville Iowa spent a 10 day furlough with friends and has returned to his station at Norfolk. Howard F Evans 382 husband of Mrs Howard Evans of Moravia has been promoted to sergeant by the 15th army air force in Italy. He serves as an electrical specialist with a liberator squadron.
Family and friends gathered at Mrs Sarah Sandy’s home in Kirksville on July 4 for a cooperative supper honoring her 74th birthday. Attendees included Ottie Whicker Bertha Fletcher the Laws family and many others. Sandy’s actual birthday is July 7 with guests Joyce Judy Larry and Terry among those present.
Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon hosted a gathering for Donald Lockman Boatswain's mate second class of San Francisco who returns home Wednesday then heads to the southwest Pacific for duty. Attendees included extended family from Centerville Rockford Albia and nearby towns.
Pfc. James L. Buckingham of Ft. Benning Georgia arrived here for a two week visit with relatives and to attend the funeral of his grandfather C R Burke Buckingham served 28 months in the Aleutians with the 4th Infantry and is now in school at Ft Benning He noted the 4th Infantry is the second oldest regiment in the U S army and has seen action in every war the country has fought in
Warren Whisler of Enon vicinity escaped serious injury Saturday while stacking hay. A rope twisted and whipped the mule he rode, causing the toe to strike his chest and abdomen. Doctors reported no internal injuries after examination.
Moravia library board sponsored the project and sent letters of thanks to teachers at the community Bible school and Moravia ministers who cooperated. At a Saturday meeting at Mrs. C. M. McFatridge home plans were adopted for a tag day during the Fall Festival to finance the library for the coming year.
A ban on community activities was lifted after Charles Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, contracted infantile paralysis. Charles was treated in Des Moines at Kenny I Cottage clinic and reported as satisfactory. The halt disrupted the Bible school at United Brethren church and a Moravian flag dedication was postponed.
Moravia candidate Mary Lou Main led contestants in Appanoose county with 29 225 votes on Wednesday doubling nearest rival Charlotte Mangnall of the Iowegian who had 14 100 votes. Total votes cast to date reach 185 650 according to officials.
The Moravia post office, acting as bond issuing agent, posted an all time high of 16500 dollars in E bond sales for June. J D Minnes, the postmaster, confirms the total divided into 46 bonds at 25 dollars, 89 bonds at 50 dollars, 89 bonds at 100 dollars, 14 bonds at 6500 dollars and 5 bonds at 1000 dollars.
Proclamation honors many Moravia residents for filling holes in streets and urges concerted action. On Thursday July 18, businesses and citizens will close 8 am to 4 pm for street repair, with trucks offered and more volunteers needed to move crushed rock from the C. O. Jones lot to needed spots.
Ted E. Oehler and other Iowa observers form a weather alert network at Ottumwa Naval Air Station. Acting 44 weather sentries issue forecasts to preempt thunderstorm damage to Navy aircraft, supported by aerology staff and regional observers from Blakesburg, Moulton, Unionville, and Centerville.
Mr and Mrs W S Norton entertained friends and relatives for William R Anderson MoMM 3/c who returned to the states after 11 months in the Mediterranean area He served in the southern Italy invasions aboard an LST Attendees included Mrs William Anderson Bob and Edna Fairfield Mrs Bob Boatwright and Agnes Burns St Joseph Mrs Harold Harvey Moline Mr and Mrs Clifford Rogers Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Ed Points and family Mr and Mrs Glen Norton Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs W S Norton Moravia MM Anderson has a brother Ralph Leslie Anderson now serving in the South Pacific with the Marines
Association of Commerce in Centerville presents Wednesday ratings listing individuals and businesses with monetary figures. Names include Dorothy Drake, Wilhelmina Panzeco, Joy Kerb derome, Frances Moravia, Mary Lou Main, Jean Breeding, Elizabeth Harbour, Geraldine Harrington, Delores Bartle, Guelda Cline, Helen Elfstrom Oehler Bros. Firestone, Batty Felkner, Doris Hanrahan, Kay McGonville, Towegian Printing, Charlotte Mangnall, Dorothy Ranes, Sadie Streepy, Verga Swanson and others, with several amounts such as 7,100 8,575 3,775 6,325 7,200 and totals 11,675 4,100 2,100.
A cooperative dinner was held Sunday by Mrs. Fanchen Winsler in honor of her daughters Mrs. Wiley Rountree and Sharon Sue of San Angelo Texas with Mrs. Max Fife of Burbank California and her mother Mrs. G. D. Lynch of Kirksville Missouri The guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Winsler and daughter Georgianna Mrs Marjory Tracy and son George Mr and Mrs Almont Main and daughters Harriett Lee and Mary Rose Mrs Cora Main Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough J D Minnes and Miss Jean Kathryn Broshar of Chicago
Church activities listed: 10:00 a m Church School led by Mrs D E Bishop. 11:00 a m Morning Worship on theme Fruitfulness. 7:16 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Charles Burton at Wesley Chapel. 9:30 a m Worship Service. 10:80 a m Church School led by Harry Phillips.
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor leads church services with 10 00 am church school 10 50 am worship 8 00 pm evening service Thursday prayer meeting and Sunday morning communion. Donald Jones is church school superintendent.
The Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 10 60 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent and a Communion Service followed by a preaching service on Sunday July 9. The readable text notes planned worship events and timings.
Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Jay S. Phipps holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent and theme VY for Victory. Evening service at the U B Church under Bible School committee. Thursday prayer and Bible study at 8:00 p.m. Frank Woodward serves as president of N P and the committee.
Iconium Church of Christ led by Pastor Ruby I Jones holds Sunday School at 10 90 a m Worship Service at 11 00 a m and Divine Communion at 11 15 a m Sermon by your minister Ladies Aid Thursday.
Boy Scout troop 40 executive committee plans closer cooperation with the boys. A rotating schedule places a committee member at every meeting to assist with the program. Tonight begins the attendance, with Fred Hammond Rev Jay S Phipps H K Smith Bert Turner Ted E Qehler John Robison Chet Brosihar W B Scareliff listed in order.
A long list of Des Moines and Centerville residents and relatives spending July 4 with family. Names include Glee Cullen, J R Gallen, Paul Miller, Marvin Gardner, and many Murdy relatives. Attendees gathered at centers such as Center ville park and at homes in Ot tumwa and Centerville, with guests from Kansas City and Cincinnati.
Moravia officials and local business leaders unite to close stores July 15 from 8 am to 4 pm for street repair. Mayor D E Bishop urged many volunteers and trucks to load crushed rock, with each worker using long-handled and wide flat shovels to fill holes.
Moravia representatives of the Boy Scouts of America took top honors among Appanoose county troops at a camporee held Monday and Tuesday at Sharon Bluffs State Park. Four troops competed. Moravia won first in rope climbing, string burning, and signaling, second in emergency relay and first aid, and third in obstacle course relay. The Moravia troop completed the rope climb with its entire contingent and will receive a blue ribbon at the July 27 court of honor. Attendees earning the 1944 camporee emblem included David Pullman, Richard Smith, Hoyt McKern, Eugene Boyer, Eugene McCrory, Roy Closter, Max Hammond, Jack Broshar, George Tracy, Billy Broshar, Skippy Broshar, and Charlea Burton.
Mrs Verna McAninch and Mrs Helen McAninch hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon June 22 for Mrs Russell Argo. Guests included many relatives and friends with gifts sent by Fern Penfield Gertrude Penfield Sybil Argo Ethel Hamilton and others.
Bonnie Marie Watts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Watts of Ottumwa and granddaughter of Mrs J E Watts, died at her home Wednesday June 28 after illness of over a year. Born June 16 1934 in Centerville she is survived by her parents a brother Robert Bruce grandmothers Mrs H E Watts and Mrs Eliza Banks of Centerville and other relatives Burial was in the Moravia Cemetery.
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