Fragmented wartime dispatch hints at homefront tasks
A garbled wartime column mentions Lee Hiattin and J. L. Patrick, noting uncertain leadership at the Union and ongoing efforts to organize. It recalls a quiet July 4th with homecoming, details a clue about a hair-shake item, and outlines plans for displaying service stars for Roscon Day and Russ Spavin. The passage lists improvised wartime supplies and quantities, including bayonets, brass, and ammunition, reflecting a crowded, fragmentary record of home front activity.
Brompton School Reunion Set for July 13 noon
A Brompton school reunion is announced for the Brompton pullday on July 13 at noon. Organizers invite alumni to attend and reconnect with former classmates and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton
Aly
Freeman Johnson Promoted to Lieutenant Commander in Navy
Fred Johnson, a high ranking naval officer from Washington D C, has been promoted to Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. He entered service around January and previously held a position with a government bureau. His duties are based in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred’ Johnson
Weil
Johnson
Washingtond C
United States Navy
Saas
Iy Johnson
Mra
Wy Ayon
Moravia
U.S
Belhe
Bureau of Shéries
Washington, D. C
Navy
Broshar Re elected Secretary For 27th Straight Year
Moravia board of education met on July 1 to close the school fiscal year and elect a secretary. Chester Broshar was reelected for the 27th consecutive year. The board planned one science teaching hire to replace Wyton Truog and John Laws was retained as janitor for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Sergeant Wayne Blumer Home on Furlough Visit
Sgt Wayne Blumer of Pine Camp New York arrived Wednesday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Blumer He will probably return to camp Thursday or Friday He has been advanced to the rank of sergeant and is understood to be a mess sergeant in the unit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Blumer
Pine Camp
Delmar Hilton
Aon
Arden
Wilson
Milo Foster
Delmar Wilton
Centerville
Camp Dodge
Sugar rationing advisory urges contact for canning sugar
People seeking extra sugar for fall canning should reach the Sugar Rationing Board at Centre ville as announced. An additional five pounds per person will be allotted. Contact may be made in person or by letter to Rationing Board No. 4 Centre Town, including family member names and serial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Centre
Town
Band Program Remains Energetic At Saturday Show
The band performed a varied program including America, National Emblem, Star Spangled Banner, and The Three Little Sisters with Duane Veach arranging. The girls trio impressed, the clarinet trio showed dexterity, and audience praise encouraged further practice and public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Simith Carey
Darice
Sousa
Gavotte
Three Little Sisters
Parker- Charles
Ing
Key Smith
Duane Veach
Army discharge for Gerald Morgan linked to town scene
Gerald Morgan, inducted in April, has received a disability discharge after service in the medical corps at Ft Des Moines and Camp Barkley Texas. He resumes duties as assistant postmaster, with Mrs Morgan returning from Prole Iowa. Local families and visitors share news of promotions and military arrangements amid the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Ft Des Moines
Morgan
Camp Barkley
Texas
Nata Ward
Harold Boyer
Ft. Lewis
Washing
Pg. Boyer
Paul Boyer
Moravia
July Fourth Gathering Brightens Moravia Weekend
A large crowd visited from afar for the holiday weekend with Moravia residents. The Moravia school band directed by G. G. Peterson entertained as Mrs. Jake Day and Duane Veach sang, followed by community greetings and birthday cake. Guests included Creston families and local residents sharing meals and conversations at various homes.
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Moravia
G. G. Peterson
Jake ‘Day
Duane Veach
Colchester Wedding United Hustad and Roberson in 1940s Ceremony
Miss Vivian Hilene Roberson and Rev Wesley P Hustad wed at Colchester Baptist Church in a softly decorated service attended by family from Macomb, University Park, and nearby towns. Bride wore lace gown. groom in tan suit. reception then trip to Springfield and Peoria before settling in University Park Iowa.
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Pines
Colchester
Hlinots
Wesley P. Hustad
Misa Vivian Hilene Roberson
Fonata
Rolie Carlyon
University Park
Iowa
Misa’ Mary Eilen Gillis
Franklin
Robert ‘Carson
Coolchester
Jean Kelly
Macombj
Linda Wayland
Alice Kay Gordon
Hustad
Mondy Bible Institute of Chicago
Prother
Ari
Alfors
Mi Basanti
John Fletcher College
Oskaloosa
Springfield
Peoria
Linotype Operaor
Methodist Menu For Wednesday July 15 Dinner
Fried chicken mashed potatoes green beans grain souttls aeutter jelly fruit salad coffee cookies Dwight Glick has returned to Rockford A1 after spending a week here visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs H E Glick and looking after his farm went of own
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Dwight Glick
Rockford
Mrs. H. E. Glick
Local Congregation Schedule and Wesleyan Meeting Outline
A church notices schedule shows Church School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs. D. E. Bishop, with a worship service at 11:00 a.m. Evening Methodist services follow at 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Bible study and choir times are listed amid scattered OCR errors. The Wesleyan Chapter W. C. S. plans a meeting Thursday afternoon, hosted by Mrs. Mary Meadows.
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Mra
D. E. Bishop
Methodiat South Felat
Ealoy Chapel
Wesley Chanel W
Mary Meadows
United Brethren Church Service Schedule
The notice lists church events with Pastor G. M. Talbott leading worship. Services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Include Christian Endeavor activities and daily gatherings at the United Brethren Church described in fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Local Bond Sale Totals Rise in June
Postmaster J. D. Minnes reports June saw $8,192.50 in war bonds sold at the dune post office, lifting the year to date total to about $15,000. About $900 in war savings stamps were also sold. The office kept usual Saturday hours on July 4, with bonds bought despite the holiday. Five bonds were purchased that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Minnes
Dune
Minnes
Drake Thomas W life sketch and funeral details
Thomas W. Drake son of George and Mary Ann Drake was born November 16, 1868 near Udell Appanocose County Iowa and died July 1 1942 at age 33 years 7 months 16 days at his home Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Friday July 8 conducted by Rev G M Talbott Burial in Enon cemetery west of Unionville He is survived by wife Sarah Henderson three children Marshall Bert and Ethel Herteen five grandchildren and four great grandchildren plus two daughters in law and several relatives. Ward Proctor and others served as pallbearers with Mrs George Winaler and Mrs George Firkins singing.
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Thomas W. Drake
George
Mary Ann Drake
Udell
Appanocose
Iowa
Sarah Henderson
Marshall
Bert
Ethel Herteen
Unionville
R. F. Tomminaon
Histt. Selby
Peoria
Bill_ Rudd
Blakesburg
Dean Herteen
Christina Herteen
Tnionville
Lowe
Drake
Apranoose County
Turner Funeral Home
Judge Miles Dies in Missouri Funeral Held
Mrs. R. E. Cummins of Moravia learned of the death of her cousin Judge Z. W. Miles at Carrolton Missouri Monday. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Gray of Melcher and Myr. and Mrs. Cummins traveled to Carrolton to attend the funeral services on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cummins
Moravia
Z. W. Miles
Carrolton
J. F. Gray
Melcher and
Myr
Rebekah Installation Next Monday Evening
The Rebekah Lodge will hold installation of officers next Monday evening, July 18. Members bring covered dish. visitors welcome. A birthday anniversary for Mrs. Clyde Wilson of Buckeye, Arizona is noted with family-centered gatherings at local homes and church events surrounding the Fourth of July and nearby social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Townsend Weldon Unionville bride and Albia groom wed
Charlene Townsend daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Townsend of Unionville Iowa and Homer Weldon son of Mr and Mrs C D Weldon of Albia were united in marriage June 21 1942 at Unionville Missouri They plan to make their home in Rockford Illinois where Mr Weldon is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Townsend
Mra. C. W. Townsend
Unionville
Iowa
Homer Weldon
C. D. Weldon
Albia
Rockford, Ill
Mr. Weldon
Progressive Club Officers Are Elected
Mrs Paul Broshar was elected president while Mrs John Yeach became vice president and Mrs Chester Broshar was chosen secretary. Mrs H K Smith was named treasurer after the last club year meeting at the Broshar home following a dinner at the Church of Christ. Bridge prizes went to Mrs George Winslet Mrs Von Tracy and Mrs Chester Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. EK. Orelup
Paul Broshar
Progressive Club
Church of Christ
Broshar
John Yeach
Chester Broshar
H. K. Smith
George Winslet
von Tracy
Rise With Burlington: P L Smithburg Appointed
P L Smithburg, named assistant to Traffic Vice President L R Capron of the Burlington route, was born in Monroe County and began in Ottumwa in 1923 after Moravia high school. He later served as secretary and chief clerk to Burlington officials, and succeeds E B Swanson who died June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Smithburg
L. R. Capron
Burlington
Monroe County
Ottumwa
Moravia
Smithburg
John F. Smithburg
McCook
Galesburg
Burlington General
Chicago
Major John Lovell Visited Ottumwa on Wednesday
Major John R. Lovell recently returned from Germany aboard the Drottingham and spent time in Ottumwa visiting his mother Mrs. Mae Lovell and brother Edgar Lovell. He was hosted by his aunt Mrs. Charles Coffin and family and left Wednesday night with his parents for St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lovell
Germany
Mae Lovell
Edgar Lovell
Ottumwa
Charles Coffin
St. Louis
Missouri
Victory Food Specials Feature Broilers Fryers and Peaches
Victory Food Specials will feature broilers fryers and peaches statewide. Henry Dan Roer of the Agricultural Marketing Administration says peaches run July 16 to August 6 while broilers and fryers run July 16 to 25 due to market abundance. He notes a 34 percent rise in chick hatchings this year and predicts a record broiler and fryer output aiding pork and other meats for soldiers. Housewives buying during specials will aid the war effort and can quantities of peaches are encouraged to reduce market surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dan Roer
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Towa
Iowa
de Boer
Moravia Festival to Proceed This Year Despite Debate
G B Johnson president of the Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute announces the annual show will be held as scheduled on September 10 to 12. He says he spoke with many locals who urged proceeding and urges the community to plan exhibits and enter the Poultry Club show as part of this cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Johnson
Moravia
Johnson
Gardner Attends Poultry Short Course at Ames
Marvin Gardner left Tuesday for Ames Iowa to take a two week poultry short course at Iowa State College. He is the junior member of Gardner and Son hatchery operators and feed dealers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Gardner
Gardner & Son
Family Gathering at Jarvis Home Moravia
A Sunday gathering at the Chas E Jarvis home in Moravia included Luvada Adams, Rev and Mrs Albert Crawley of Des Moines, Roy Lens family, Joyce and Donald Leroy, Monroe Tarvia, Harry McFarland and Cecil, Harry Buckallew and family, Jarry Lee Monroe Engle, Gladys Engle, Lenora Engle, Chester Engle, Fern Engle, Delbert Engle, Chester Lea, Rebecca Milleman, Levi Robinson, and Hattie Hammond. The afternoon featured photos and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jarvis
Moravia
Luvada ‘Adams
Albert Crawley
Des Moines
Roy Lens
Joyce
Donald Leroy
Monroe Tarvia
Harry McFarland
Cecil
Harry Buckallew
Charles
Lenora
Jarry Lee
Monroe
Chester Engle
Glare
Fern
Delbert
Chester Lea
Centerville
Rebecca Milleman
Levi Robinson
Hattie Hammond
Russ Spavin Enlists in Army At Des Moines
Russ Spavin former Moravia Union linotype operator was inducted into the army at Des Moines on June 29. He had been visiting his parents at Sioux Rapids, Iowa, after resigning his job in May. He had been employed over four years, and was the second Union employee called to service following Roscoe Day who was drafted in Ireland in April 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Spavin
Moravia Union Linotype
Des Moines
Russ
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
Spavin
Roscoe Day
Ireland
Gerald Hauk Promoted to Corporal and Fourth of July Visits
Mrs Lee Johnson notes the promotion of her son Gerald Hauk to corporal while he serves in a medical detach ment. Doniphan Nebr residents visit relatives for the Fourth as W C Bivin accompanies home his daughter and others. Numerous local families and visitors from Des Moines Rockford Minneapolis seen gathering in Moravia and nearby towns to celebrate Independence Day.
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Lee Johnson
Gerald Hauk
Hauk
Pal
W. C. Bivin
Doniphan
Nebr
Wilt Thadden
William Dar Elvi Ang Ibikdeen
Hae
Jetty Kay
Orrington
Wyo
Bivia
Beryl Beatty
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Webster
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Roscon Day
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Signal -Corps
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Paige
Sgt
J. F
Wm. Hiner
David Gare
Ails Myr
John Hapus
Poy Gene
George Hiner
Hal Carter
Dea
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Wm. Gard Iner
Wim. Donovan
Genevieveland Dorothy
E. BR
Scott
Thomas Trimble
Tipton
Herman Roberts
Ion Jackle
Bilvia
Brite Lockman
A Ilard
Dorothy
Gredge
Awa
Zell Callen
Orto
Creston Spa
Bisk
Wilt
Claire Sellers
Talbot
Rey
George Bhirley
Hbome
Boyer
Elmer Geis
Mary Agnea
John
Kenneth Fernie
Creston
Lea Kasdaugh
Eere
Fas
Home Sun i
Grestonend
Hal Henne
Lao 1
Kaster
Gus Tisue
Ie ‘Blumenstock
Ters
Regina
Keren Sue
Frederick
R Hashell
Jerry Myera Bieta
Roberson-Hustad
W.A. Alfors
Harold Purdum
Doris Lowderman
Pauline Pollock
Betty Prichard
John Barrett
Sarah Vial
Emma Carson
Ed Lowderman
Macomb
Cora Gordon
Lewistown
J. Routh
Hermon
John Ricker
Earl H. King
Bushnell
Don P. Hustad
Gary ‘Edvenson
Genevieve
Maurine Edvenson
Willams
Rellie Lowderman
Jessie Lowderman
Delbert Gene
Tennessee
Caltheater
Independent
Caurcaes
Methodist Church
E Leroy Pullman
Carly
Church Hs
Ara
Fons
wWesshp
Servic Christien Endaevor
Hloreday
Uraday Ave
Judge Miles
Clyde Wilson
Buckeye
Ariz
George Johnson
George Firkins
J E. Sharp
Norman Firkins
Valero
Calif
Wilhelm Blumenstock
Franck
Billie
Maxine
Jane
Clelland Jolly
Ill
Valetta Tarbell
Oskeloogay
Claude Carlson
Clarence Carlson
Ft. Dodge
Alfred Carlson
Bill Nelson
Asome
Lorene
Johnsoneon
Allie Eastwood
Osgood, Mo
B. H. le
Wiebi
Taylor Leonard
Sumner
Zike
Townsend-Weldon
John Lovell
Victory
H. A. Smith
Belle Whicker
Jarvis Home
Burke Wilson
Woodward
E Wilson
Calera
ilgon_home
T. Stocker
Temperance Sheperd
N Albia
Marian Davis
Hartford
Marilyn Hickenlooper
Albis
Mary Ellison
Coretta Cloyed
Lloyd Merory
Marion Thomas
Gay Harrison
Richard ‘Davis
Alvin Rogers
Frank Swai Ellis
Aeye Moravia
Xe Moravia
Ellis Swaim
Frank ‘Sistilebeam
Viney
Minneapolis
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