Library Board Holds Regular Meeting
Library Board meets Saturday to plan another dedication of stars for the community service flag during Moravia Fall Festival and a tag day. The Bible School treasurer reports over 23 dollars raised to cover library expenses. new books now on shelves include works by Hope Aldrich Wright and Thurber among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Weeld
Moravia
American Legion
Bible School
Bob Hope
Huston
Mason
Bess Streeter Aldrich
the Cutters
Fave
Samuel Hopkins Adams
W. H. Hudson
John Sedges
Harold W. Tritt
Thurber
James Thurber
Jan Kerski
George and
Helen Papaahmey
Josephine
Booth Tarkington
Botkin
Fightin’ Lahue Returns Home From Overseas Service
Pfc Karl Lahue and wife and son Karl Lee visited Mrs. Lahue’s parents, R. J. Atkins, in Davenport after Lahue spent nine months overseas. He saw front line action in France Belgium and Germany, helped crack the Siegfried Line, and earned a Presidential Citation Purple Heart Good Conduct Medal and three battle stars. He has been hospitalized nine months since the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Karl R. Lahue
Karl Lee
Davenport
Roscoe Day Sends Cable From Paris After Discharge Wait
Relatives learn Roscoe Day is safe after four months abroad. He sent a Paris cablegram awaiting discharge orders following service since February 1942. Father J T Day received photos from him. prints show him in an army printing shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Day
Paris
France
Roscoe
Pearl Harbor
J. T. Day
Lt Willard Spangler Injured Repairing Telegraph Line
Lt Willard Spangler was badly hurt while helping his father with telephone line maintenance when rusty wire struck his eye. A rust fragment remained in his eyeball requiring surgery and an ulcer formed. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George H Spangler owners of Moravia Telephone Co. He recently returned from Germany where he was a prisoner of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Spangler
Lt. Spangler
George H. Spangler
Moravia Telephone Co
Germany
Azis
Moravia Scouts On Fishing Trip
Moravia Boy Scouts Troop No 40 enjoyed a fishing trip on the Chariton river Wednesday evening of last week. Scouts on the trip were Skip Broshar Bill Broshar Jack Broshar Bill Harris George Tracy Richard Smith Hoyt McKern Richard McDanel Roy Closter Paul Spencer Jr and Kenneth Tuttle. Guest Robert Charles Gladfelder joined the outing with sponsoring committee members Karl Tuttle Paul Brosiar John Dille and Scoutmaster Troy Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Boy Scouts Troop No. 40
Chariton River
Skip Broshar
Bill Broshar
Jack Broshar
Bill Harris
George Tracy
Richard
Smith
Hoyt
McKern
Richard* McDanel
Roy Closter
Paul Spencer, Jr
Kenneth Tuttle
Robert Charles Gladfelder
Karl Tuttle
Paul Brosiar
John Dille
Troy Adams
Harry Tisue Joins U S Maritime Service
Harry Drake Tisue an 18 year old from Moravia Iowa joined the United States Maritime Service at the regional enrolling office in Minneapolis Minnesota. He will train at Sherps head Bay Brooklyn NY and aims to become a seaman in the Merchant Marine Volunteers aged 17 to 50 are urged to enroll with referral cards from the U S Employment Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Drake Tisue
Moravia
Iowa
United States Maritime Service
Federal Court House
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Harry
Sherpshead Bay
Brooklyn
N. Y
U. S
Maritime Service
U.S. Employment Service
Harry Tisue
James Wilson
Merchant Marines
Joan Callen’s Twelfth Birthday Party
Joan Callen celebrated her 12th birthday with a 5 to 7 pm party hosted at her home. A large group of playmates played lawn games and later prepared refreshments at the yard furnace. Guests included Joan Dille Mary Rose Main Delma June Veach Viola Hammond Joyce Hiatt Lois Hiatt Georgiana Winslet Janet Broshar Donna Wales Patty Halden Kathleen Halden Edna Mae Lue Marilyn Hiatt Martha Sue Garrett Alberta Rick Lillian Rick Miss Anne Seeley Jenice Diasinger Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Callen
Callen
Joan Dille
Mary Rose Main
Delma June Veach
Viola Hammond
Joyce
Lois Hiatt
Georgiana Winslet
Janet Broshar
Donna Wales
Patty
Kathleen Halden
Edna Mae Lue
Marilyn Hiatt
Martha Sue Garrett
Local group attends Intermediates Youth camp near Indianola
Rev. L B Hawes Codyne Luge Georgiana Winsler Janet Broshar Bill Harris and George Tracy left Sunday to attend the Intermediates Youth camp at Lake Ahquabi near Indianola this week Hawes serves as business manager for the camp this week and next Misa Luge acts as counselor and will teach handicraft at the camp
Army Navy subscriptions urged for APO and Fleet Post Office holders
Publisher calls for subscriptions to hometown paper for all new Army personnel and both new and renewal Navy personnel with APO or Fleet Post Office numbers. Included are updates on Corp. Bill Luse returning on furlough from Europe, Floyd Purvis newly discharged after long service, and others returning from overseas. Also notes S Sgt Henry Surber, RDM Max Gollaher, Roy Adams promotion and assignments, plus Dale Beaty reassigned from the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fleet
School Band Roster Highlights Initiative and Determination
Initiative and determination drive a band group listing $160 flute, oboe, clarinet, sax, horn, bass, percussion players led by Mary Rose Main. The roster includes Marilyn Hiatt, Stella Jarvis, Wynona Perry, Verna Rouse, Patricia Halden, Maxine Smith, Bill Broshar, and many others across sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Main
Marilyn Hiatt
Stella Jarvis
Wynona Perry
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers at Regular Meeting
At a regular meeting of the Rebekah lodge held Monday evening at the I C F Hall, officers were installed led by acting deputy resident Louemma Palmer and deputy marshal Mildred Bishop. Officers named include Ethel Gardner Noble Grand Gretchen Ashby Vice-Grand Nell Utterback secretary Edith Turner treasurer Gladsie Pennington Warden Louemma Palmer conductor Raymond Ashby inside guardian Homer Utterback outside guardian Carrie Tisue chaplain Edna Tuttle RSNG Mildred Bishop LSVG Aldred Bishop musician. Refreshments followed with a social hour.
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Rebekah Lodge
1.C
F. Hall
Louemman Palmer
Mildred Bishop
Ethel Gardner
Noble Grand
Gretchen Ashby
Nell Utterback
Edith Turner
Gladsie Pennington
Louemma Palmer
Raymond Ashby
Inside Guardian
Homer Utterback
Outside Guardian
Carrie Tisue
Edna Tu
Kensington Club Holds Farewell Picnic at Blumenstock Home
The Kensington club met on the Blumenstock lawn for an annual picnic and farewell to Supt. and Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff. After supper, they played bingo and revealed their mystery pal Sally. Guests included Mrs. Robert McIntosh and her son Robert Errol. a Moravia Union subscription was noted as a welcome gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Kensington Club
Blumenstock
W. B. Scarcliff
Sally
Scarcliff
Robert McIntosh
Robert Errol
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor Services Schedule
The United Brethren church announces a full week of services led by Pastor G M Talbott with Sunday worship at 10 50 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m Prayer meeting and choir practice Thursday and a missionary visit by Misa Lucile Esbanshade to the Philippine Islands on Monday July 16 at 8 p m Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Misa Lucile Esbanshade
Philippine Islands
Church Services and Schedules for Two Local Congregations
Church of Christ led by Pastor W J Hastie holds Bible School at 10:00 AM with Winnie DuVall as Superintendent and Holy Communion at 11:00 AM. All Christians welcome at the Lord's Table. Evening Christian Endeavor at 7:00 PM. Church of the Nazarene under E Burd. 10:00 AM Morning Worship, 7:30 PM Evening Service, Bible Study and related activities scheduled.
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Church of Christ
W. J. Hastie
Bible School
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Nazarene
E. Burd
Sundey Benoci
M. H. Joaneee
Evening Service Cancelled at Coral School Chapel
The notice states there will be no evening worship at 7:00 p m and references Coral School, Virgil A. To, with Dooley as superintendent. The fragmented OCR indicates a church schedule update and leadership attribution.
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Nna Church
A. m
Moravia Council acts on ditch drainage to curb mosquitoes
In Moravia northwest residents applaud an act to drain a trader ditch that had become a small lake in front of a home. The improvement promises relief from mosquitoes amid infantile paralysis concerns typical of the season. The note also mentions local news, a fresh coat of paint for the Mark Blackman residence, and assorted community updates including a missing child incident resolved at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Council
Crossell
Mark Blackman
Moravia
Quarterly Meeting at U B Church in Moravia
Dr G E MacCannon of Des Moines led the quarterly meeting at Moravia church Thursday evening. W P Davis was reelected trustee for three years. Mrs M K Blackman elected delegate to the September conference at Albia UB Church. Charles Coffin named alternate. Dr MacCanney spoke on the general conference and Hebrews 4 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. MacCannon
Des Moines
Town United Brethren Churches
Moravia
U. O. Main
E. G. Hawk
W. P. Davis
Mra
M. K. Blackman
Albia
Ice Cream Social For Three Service Men
A community ice cream social will be held at the Roy Purvis home south of Iconium Friday evening as a courtesy to their son, Sgt. Floyd Purvis, who recently returned from overseas and has been discharged, and for T/Sgt. Floyd Hiner and Pic. Clarence Hiner.
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Roy Purvis
Iconium
Sgt
Floyd Purvis
Floyd Hiner
Pic
Clarence Hiner
Missionary Society to Meet With Mrs Coffin
Mrs Charles Coffin will host the missionary society of the United Brethren church Friday for an assembled gathering. Members are expected to attend the event at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coffin
The
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Carnival Funds Pay for New Band Instruments
A Saturday band Carnival raised 187.60 with 9.80 in other expenses and 9.50 for advertising. After lighting costs and a school content debt, about 126.00 remains for new instruments. Merchant and miscellaneous supporters contributed, with Mrs Hamilton hosting the Jolly Dozen Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Homer
Jolly Dozen Club
Two Week Revival Planned at Nazarene Church
Moravia Church of the Nazarene will start a two week revival on Sunday evening July 16 and continue to July 29 with services at 8:30 rather than 8:00. Evangelist Rev. R. L. Rich of Bloomington Indiana leads the meetings with 25 years in pastoring and evangelism. His daughter Miss Alice Rich, also of Bloomington, will play piano accordion and sing. she is blind but accompanies her father.
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Moravia
Missa Alice Rich
Bloomington
Miss Rich
Missionary Student to Speak at United Brethren Church
Miss Lucille Ebenshade of Pennsylvania studying for missionary work will speak at the United Brethren church at 8 p.m. Monday. A library society is paying half of Ebenshade's cost, inviting the public to hear her about Philippine outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ebenshade
Pennsylvania
Will Bent
Philippines
United Brethren Church
Eee Pranch
Ane Brary Society
Ebenshade
Farm Bureau To Meet At Coltrain Home
The Union Neighbors farm bureau group of Union township will sponsor a meeting at the home of Ezra Coltrain 614 miles east of Moravia on Wednesday July 18. A cooperative noon meal will be served. The session opens at 11 o’clock with Mrs Eugene Boyer as president. Centerville nurse Edith Parsons will speak on Public Health Facilities in Iowa. Roxa Miller will discuss the T. Program. Visitors from Monroe county and nearby townships are invited.
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Iowa
Roxa, Miller
Centerville
Monros County
Death of James M Cate in Centerville hospital
James Marion Cate a longtime Appanoose County resident and noted apiarist died in Centerville hospital after a month of confinement. He was born near Moravia in 1854 and married twice, leaving nine children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Primitive Baptist member is interred at New Hope Cemetery near Moravia.
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James Marion Cate
Samuel Cate
Lucinda Whicker Cate
Moravia
John Anderson
A. C. Fisher
Appanoose County
Centerville
Amanda Ellen Turner
Mary ©. Jones
G. D. Cate
Peoria
Plano
Iowa
Binkesburg
S. R. Cate
Winfield
Kansas
H. F. Cate
Wichita
Gary Stafford
James Albert Fisher
W. E. Donovan
Primi‘tive Baptist Church
Ithe Miller Mortuary
New Hope
Condra Home Hosts Christian Endeavor Members
Marion and Wendell Condra entertained Christian Endeavor members Friday at their home. The event featured lawn games and a program about the Youth camp activities at Cedar Falls, presented Sunday evening at the United Brethren church.
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Marion
Wendell Condra
Christian Endeavor
Condra
Mary Rose M
Cedar Falls
United Brethren Church
Moravia Union to Print All Kinds of Orders
The Moravia Union announces it will print all kinds of orders and notices. Officials noted it aims to serve community needs with varied postings and public announcements.
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Moravia Union
Stevens Reunion Set for Centerville Park on July 15
The annual Stevens Reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday July 15. All relatives and friends are welcome. Mrs. John Moffatt serves as president.
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Centerville Park
John Moffatt
Local visit and family news from Riverside to Moravia
Mrs. R. E. Winsler and daughter Ruth Nadine of Riverside California arrived in Moravia Saturday evening to visit at the George Winsler home and with relatives. Several relatives visited hospitals and attended a funeral in Centerville. More locals noted with arrivals and visits including families from Melcher Rome Almogordo Waukesha and Omaha.
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R. E. Winsler
Ruth Nadine
Riverside
California
Moravia
George Winsler
Family Gathering at Walter Whitlock Home
Mr and Mrs Troy Adama and daughter Joyce attended a family gathering Sunday at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Whitlock near Hilton. Others present included Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers and family Mr and Mrs Bob Rogers and family Mr and Mrs George Rogers of Albia community Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons near Teonium Mr and Mrs Francis Larson and daughter Elaine of Edgewood Mrs Larson's brother Arthur Rogers of Olewein Mr and Mrs Elmer Whitlock of Avery and their daughter Mrs Helen Vodova of Albia Miss Pauline Rogers and Miss Ila Whitlock of Des Moines.
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Troy Adama
Joyce
Walter Whitlock
Hilton
Claude Rogers
Bob Rogers
George Rogers
Albia
Lloyd
Ammons
Near
Teonium
Francis Larson
Elaine
Edgewood
Edgewood, Mrs. Larson
Arthur Rogers
Olewein
Elmer Whitlock
Avery
Helen Vodova
Pauline Rogers
Misa Ila Whitlock
Des Moines
Rev Hawea Serves Youth Camp At Lake Ahquabi
The Rev L B Hawea pastor of Moravia Methodist church acts as business manager for the Christian Youth Camp for junior high at Lake Ahquabi near Indianola. He attends services this weekend and will be at the camp next week. About 380 youths are accommodated weekly, totaling around 160 for two weeks, a challenging task amid wartime rations as each person furnishes one red and one blue ration stamp with 4 000 additional stamps issued for the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hawea
Moravia
Hawes
Centerville Births Reported From St Joseph Hospital
The St Joseph hospital in Centerville reports births this week. Flight of the Stor? family welcomes a daughter born July 7. Warren Dude and Harry Phillips announce a daughter Rose Mary born July 6. Mrs Phillips is the former Edrie Callen, daughter of Riley Callen. Corp and Mrs Charles Hervey announce a son born July 6. Mrs Hervey is the former Betty Howard. Mr and Mrs Charles Benge of Hiawatha Utah announce an 8 pound son born Friday July 6. Mrs Benge was formerly Velma McCrory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Callen
M. E. McDanel
Harry van Antwerp
Rathbun
Harry Phillipa
St. Joseph Hospital
Harry Phillips
Rosemary
Centerville
Phillips
Edrie Callen
Charles Benge
Hiawatha
Utah
Benge
Velma McCrory
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Karl Lahue
Nims
Fred Hiatt
Charles
New Guinea
Luzon Island
Donald Johnson
M. H. Johnson
Okmulgee
Oklo
New York
Edwin Spencer
Jefferson Barracks
Manilla
John
Don
Easter
Fm Mae
U. S. Maritime Service
Or Floyd Purvis
Henry B. Surber
England
Henry Surber
Max Gollaher
Overseas
He Haay
Southwest Pacific
Philadelphia
Roy Adams
Bert Adams
Rejcorching
Grand Island
Nebraska
Dale G. Beaty
Division
Petrof Bay
Post Office
San Francisco
Maxine Smith
Barbere Broshar
Georgiana Winsler
Daisy McCrory
Helen, Falton
Virginia’ Decule
Naomi Steynes
Carolyn Boyer
Eal Harris
Jo Ellen Bross
Delma Veach
Bob Coker
Mery Lou Main
Janeta Broshar
Beauneta Main
Boneta McDanel
Richard Smith
Richard Benz
Charles Burton
Eugene McCrory
Deana McDonough
Jack Easter
Lois Histt
Betty Foster
Vonne Harrison
MOME
Zal
Follws
Howard Smith
Route One
Ome
Union
W. C. Dorr
Seymour
Stanley Haven
U. B. Church
Anne Seeley
America
Oder
India
Lake
Barnhouse
DeHam- Pfier
Tobias Kapp
Gavotte
Ghys
Bennett
Elvey
Nazarene Church
C. E
Messerschmitt
Terrance Sherrard
J. F. Gray
Melcher
John Gray
Rome
Charles Gray
Almogordo
Francis Gray
Waukesha
Wis
R. BE
Cumming
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