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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
3
Moravia residents describe a grand Fourth of July with fine weather and orderly crowds. Doc Orelup praised for ceremonies, Mayor busy but stepping in to boost celebrations, Wilbur Harris chaired the school band program, and Private Day returning home drew community interest amid army updates and local tales.
Two couples from Iconium and Stillwater plan a rare double golden wedding anniversary in Walnut City honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kelsey and Mr. and Mrs. George Main. They were married July 12, 1891 by Rev. Lafayette Shaeffer. A noon dinner for 60 at the Christian church and an open house in the afternoon will feature music readings and pictures from a recent southwest trip.ပြ
Officers elected by the Progressive club at a meeting at the home of Jen Paul Broshar on June 26 include: President Mrs. Theo Miller, vice president Mrs. Paul Broshar, secretary Mrs. John Veach, treasurer Mrs. Wm. Young.
A wind and hail storm swept three sites southeast of Moravia Sunday evening, damaging crops and gardens. At the Frank Hiatt home three miles south, hailstones up to walnut size broke three window panes. In the Harry Glick and Laurence Dowd farms southeast of town hail, wind and rain caused considerable damage to the outfields. The storm covered about two miles by ten, overturning some farm buildings and machinery.
Roast beef with gravy potatoes and green beans served with sliced tomatoes cabbage slaw bread butter and sherbet with cake iced tea and coffee. Marshall Coffins of Bendavis Missouri visited with sister Mrs. O P Sanders and relatives a grandson Donald Boling at Bloomfield. Dale Harrison and daughter from St Charles Illinois and Mrs J N Cunningham to return home at Rondout Thursday after visiting Mr and Mrs Lewis Main
Moravia Reds extend winning streak with a ninth inning rally. Underwood singles after Hiatt walks, then Hellyer Purvie and Tisue follow with hits to plate three. Pfannebecker out with shoulder and back strain, back hoped by next Tuesday. Unionville celebration of independence cost the Reds 4-2. Bloomfield, Ottumwa Merchants games upcoming. Merchants city champs at Ottumwa for two seasons.
President G H Johnson urges all interested to attend the annual association meeting at the Community Building this Thursday evening to elect officers and discuss business. Family reunion attendees present include Mr and Mrs Clell Davia and sons, Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis of Spring Valley Minn, Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance of Detroit Mich, Mr and Mrs Russell Davis of Hartford with Mr and Mrs La Verne Davia and son from Phoenix at O G Davis home on July 4.
Moravia held its 82nd annual Fourth of July celebration drawing an estimated 4 000 to 6 000 people despite 700 population. The program featured a Moravia Concert Band, Rev Paul H Hicks patriotic address, a rededication broadcast with President Roosevelt, Purcell’s stage circus, and a balloon ascent with parachute jumps attracting large crowds and many reunions.
Chas Gray was initiated into the third degree of Masonry by Moravia lodge on Saturday evening. Gray, employed by Ford Motor Company in Chicago Illinois, is one of the Gray brothers sons of Dr and Mrs J F Gray of Melcher. He was accompanied by Jack Kimball of Chicago Dr and Mrs J F Gray of Melcher and John Gray visiting from Fort Leonard Wood.
The writer reflects on crop drought and heat, school year end, and local life in Moravia Sask. She shares memories of editors, weddings, Moose Jaw Exhibition events, and a Dominion Day plan to visit Swift Current for rodeo. The piece nods to community correspondents, teachers, and local pride.
The A. O. VanDorin family holds its annual reunion at Leighton Park in Ottumwa on Sunday July 20. 24. Families gather for fellowship and shared memories at the park venue this season.
The program lists marches like Ramparts We Watch and Military Escort, waltzes Missouri Waltz and Gypsy Love Song, and solos by Mia Eva Rose with additions of the clarinet trio and Becker arrangements. Eva Rose, a junior high music instructor in Billings Montana, is featured as our first summer guest soloist with more to follow. Charles Burton joins the senior band on trombone. A band and orchestra swimming party is planned for next week with each player bringing a picnic supper. swimming and trip are free.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. J. E. Hancock at her later residence in Kirksville Missouri. The Hancocks lived in Moravia for about 15 years where they ran a dry cleaning business before moving to Warren ton and later to Kirksville.
Stamm, longtime Nampa resident and secretary treasurer of the Nampa Highway District, returns from Buffalo where he attended the Townsend National Convention as a delegate. He notes Townsend Recovery Plan as the sole relief solution and predicts a forthcoming law. Also in brief, Otterbein guild meets with Kathryn Bullard. Virginia Zike leads China lesson. Burdell Roberts visits Ft Snelling, reports Army treatment improving, and is with the Military Police battalion.
At Currae Church, 10:00 a m starts church school with Carl VanZante as superintendent followed by a worship service at 10:50 m. Evening programs include a 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor and an 8:00 p m worship service led by the summer camp group and assisting youths. The W M A will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Doris Mgin.
The navy seeks volunteers in Indiana Iowa and Missouri with a lapel badge of honor for applicants. Navy offers free training in nearly 50 trades up to 167 dollars monthly pay with vacations. Booklets detailing advantages are available at the Moravia Union office. Local quotas are adjusted to communities contributing recruits.
P A Callen died at his Des Moines home June 30 at age 88 9 11 born Sept 18 1857 on a farm south of Moravia He sang in a Des Moines church quartet for 50 years was active in the Methodist church survived by his wife and sister Funeral services held in Des Moines July 2 Burial at Laurel Hill cemetery Also notes visiting relatives from Moravia Oskaloosa Centerville Naples and Bakersfield and Mayo Clinic treatment plans in Rochester Minn
Guests over the Fourth of July and weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Delph Pence were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyrrel of Detroit Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer and sons of Chariton, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Brunett and daughter of Newton. Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer and family of Albia spent Friday evening at the Pence home.
The Rebekahs plan installation of officers Monday night. All Rebekahs urged to attend. Mrs. E. E. Pember, who spent a month with friends here, left for her home in Upland California Sunday morning.
Harold Boyer of Company H 58th Infantry Tth Division Fort Ord California writes to his parents about long maneuvers in June 1941. He recalls meals and harsh conditions, casualties in their unit and enemy losses, sleep patterns, and dust and heat. He mentions planned posting to Washington State for two to three months between August 1 and 15 and notes he has written many letters.
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