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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
3
Readers salute George B. Johnson for superb leadership of the Moravia Fall Festival over the past twelve years. Ill health prevents him from continuing as president, but his dedication to the annual event remains.
Mrs Savely learns of brother Al Mounts 77 died June 24 at a Milledgeville Georgia hospital after a long illness He was born May 10 1866 in Davis County son of Marion and America Mounts Married Mary Hendricka in 1869 They moved from Moravia to Iola Kansas then Zephyrville Florida He is survived by three sons Lewis of Macon Marion and Eugene in Florida four grandchildren and four sisters Mrs Jennie Puckett Windsor Missouri Mrs Bertha Hoskinson Wayne Nebraska Mrs Stella John Blakesburg and Mrs Savely Services held at Zephyrville.
The United Brethren Church missionary society met at Mrs. Forrest Main's home. Mrs. John Dille led the business session. July study includes Jeremiah and Rim of the Caribbean. Participants included Mrs. E. F. Webler, Mrs. Talbott, Mrs. Hawk, Mrs. Main, Mare Waughop, and Rev. Talbott. A cooperative luncheon is planned for August at Mrs. John Dille's home.
Lieut Eugene Wilcox in England wins promotion and the air medal after participation in raids over Nazi territory. He is stationed in England as a first lieutenant and pilot commanding the flying fortress Raunchee. The ceremony was conducted by Gen Anderson. Wilcox enlisted in 1942 and received his wings in August 1942. He has been overseas since April 1943.
The annual VanDorin reunion will be held at Wildwood Park in Ottumwa on Sunday July 18. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the gathering and reconnect with family.
Miss Rose Ella Chapman, Mora via high school's new instructor of mathematics and science, and director of visual education, visited Moravia on Monday from her Honeycreek Iowa home. She planned to visit Washington D C next. A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School Council Bluffs, she earned a 1943 BA and has been a student assistant in Park College mathematics for three years.
A group of relatives gathered at the Jake Firking home Thursday evening to visit Pvt. William Callen of Camp Custer Michigan, nephew of Otto Callen of Maywood. Attendees included multiple Argo and Rinehart families and neighbors. ice cream was served at the close of the evening.
Navy personnel including James Ahee and WESS LATHEN arrive for furloughs with relatives in the area. Mrs Ahee, Mr and Mrs Roe Ahee, and Florence Eastman visit from San Diego. J Clyd Wilson of St Louis comes for a furlough. Pvt Bill Luse transfers to Stanford University for civil engineering studies, with address listed at Stanford U Calif.
Mrs Lyn Hilton of south of Moravia entertained at a dinner Thursday for Mrs Jack Van den Beisen of Hysham Montana. Guests included Mrs William Hilton north of Centerville Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder and daughter Judy Mrs Birdie Main Mrs Pau Hayes and Mary Lou and Mrs Lewner.
Funeral services for Mrs Susan Callen 83 a native of Iconium and lifelong resident were held Thursday afternoon July 8 at Iconium Methodist church with Rev E I Pullman officiating She died July 6 at her son William Ottos Maywood Illinois home after heart attacks July 26 Burial was in Iconium cemetery
Mrs Birdie Main hosted a Sunday cooperative dinner in her home as a courtesy to her sister in law Mrs Jack Van den Beisen who had visited relatives. Attendees included Frank Houser and family Eugene Main and family Glen Fowler and family Paul Boyer and Ada Bobby and Mary Lou Gaylord Main Floyd Broshar Mary Hoskinson Etela Carter Dwight and Herbert Main.
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Hodgson and Jeanine Shelda Bob Marlin Sherrill Arlys and Mrs Harriett Ethington of University Park joined supper guests Mr. and Mrs Forrest Main Monday evening. Hodgson children sang at tent meetings Sunday and Monday. Henry Prow and grandson Jimmie visited their daughter-in-law Mrs Harold Prow, ill after a major operation in Kirksville. Tinmie stay with grandparents while his mother visits the capital.
Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart hosted a Sunday gathering for relatives celebrating Frank Rinehart and Vera Firkins birthdays and the 17th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ned Argo. Attendees included Ned Argo Guelda Laura Jo Keith Robby Shirley Harley Argo Carl Wetterlind Ankeny Dell Hellyer Hazel Dick Clark Denny Eugene Jim Argo George Hellyer TJ Frank Lew Rinehart Junior Gerald Mary Lou Vera Firkins and Jack.
Mrs Verne Funkhouser and her children Lynn and Ruby from Torrington Wyoming arrived last week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W C Hirgin. Others at the Bivin home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders and son Royce Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Earl Boardman Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and son Mr and Mrs S P Gideon and Mrs Della Robb. Mrs Funkhouser departed for home Wednesday morning.
Moravia Unit of the American Legion auxiliary will hold its annual installation of officers Tuesday evening July 20 at the Legion Hall. Mr and Mrs H N Utterback attended a dinner at the Cyril McDanes home south of town Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Culbertson and son left for Moline Hill after a week's vacation visit here with relatives.
Moravia Rebekah lodge officers were installed at the I O Q F hall on Saturday with Mrs. D B Bishop as district deputy president and Mrs. George Johnson as deputy grand marshall. Installed were Edna Tuttle N G Ethel Gardner V G Nell Utterback secretary Edith Turner treasurer Jennie Johnson warden Arminta Haddock conductor Effie Goll sher R S N G Mildred Bishop L S N G Lou Emma Palmer L S V G Robert Stoops inside guardian George Johnson outside guardian Hester Miller chaplain and Mildred Bishop musician. A social hour followed.
Three Moravia men were sworn into the United States Navy on July 18 in Des Moines and will report for active duty July 20. They were among 47 from Appanoose County inducted into the armed forces. The three men are Duane Veach, Robert Boyer, and William Albert Stica. Veach completed his sophomore year at Iowa State Teachers College last spring.
Marvin Gardner travels to Ames on Monday to attend a poultry short course focusing on culling and blood testing this week. Mrs. Gardner and their daughter Yvonne stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter, east of Moravia for the week.
Mrs Forrest Main and children and Mrs N J Main spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Rico bert Gaeckle at Winterset. Mrs N J Main stayed longer with her daughter Roberta Main who studied at Simpson college Indianola and returned home Sunday evening. Roberta has been elected to teach in Anamosa schools next year.
Mrs Ralph Tuttle and her son Jack left Monday by bus for a west coast sightseeing tour. They plan to stop at Denver Pike s Peak Royal Gorge Grand Canyon and the Mormon temple at Salt Lake City. They will visit daughter June in Long Beach California and relatives in Upland.
Sixty nine persons attended the eleventh annual Brompton school reunion held Sunday at the Brompton school house. A cooperative basket dinner followed a Lord's Prayer and singing America. Mrs Nora Neff presided. officers elected were Nora Neff president Ethel VanDorin vice president and Lulu Tillmont secretary treasurer. Letters from former students and guests were read, names added to the memorial list, and next year's reunion set for July 9 with many local families listed as attendees.
The program includes America National Hymn Scepter of Liberty Belle of the Park Lighta Out! At Break of Dawn Serenade Thema from Piano Concerto in Bb Minor Our Director Puppet Parade Little Sir Echo The Liberty Bell The Marine Hymn Rock of Ages Star Spangled Banner This week Mr Petergon returns and the audience will hear familiar themes such as Theme from Piano Concerto and Little Sir Echo along with The Liberty Bell and Rock of Ages.
CourcueS at 10:00 a m with Church School led by Mrs. D E Bishop and worship at 11:00. No Methodist Youth Fellowship until further notice. Wealey Chapel offers 9:30 worship and 10:30 church school led by Harry Phillips. Wesley Chapel W S C S meets July 15 at the parsonage in Moravia hosted by Mrs E L Pullman. Moravia W S C S meets July 23 for a basket dinner at 12:30 with an afternoon program.
United Brethren G. M. Talbott to lead worship with church school at 10:00 am under Carl VanZante as superintendent. Worship service at 10:60 am with pastor presiding.
A pink and blue shower honored Mrs. Dallas Faber on Thursday afternoon July 8 at the Mrs. Kenneth Free home. She received many gifts as friends and relatives attended including Mrs. M. E. Boardman, Mrs. Edd Robison, Mrs. Curtis Jones, Mrs. George Reid, Mrs. Ellwood Stafford and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kenneth Free and Mrs. Homer ing.
A Curtis Burton home dinner Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. James Ahee. Guests included Prenton Hiatt and son Charles of Dallas, Harold Burton and daughter Dianne of Knoxville, Herb Boblenz and Nancy of Melrose, Edna Neff, R. R. Pennington, Sam Hudgens, Paul Broshar and Barbara, Jo Ellen and Skippy. Roe Alive visitors spent Monday evening with the Ahees north of Unionville.
Officers of the Moravia library board will meet Wednesday evening for their business session at the home of Mrs. C. M. McFatridge. Ethel Onley returned to Kansas City Monday after a two week visit with her parents and sister near Iconium. South Tharp attended the funeral of her husband's grandmother Louisa Barnett at Eddyville Saturday afternoon.
George B. Johnson announced his retirement from the Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute due to failing health. He called an 8:30 PM Friday meeting in the Moravia community building to elect officers and plan the 38th annual festival, urging business and farm leaders and women to participate. the Appanoose county poultry club, led by William Gardner, plans to continue its ties to the festival. Johnson has led the festival for 12 years and served the group for more than 25 years.
Clarence Whitehead and Grace Argo were married at Iconium Methodist Church on Sunday July 4. The bride wore white satin with seed pearls, and a fingertip veil. Attendants included Virginia Argo and Eloise Argo, with Wayne Thompson as best man and Junior Cary as usher. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside on a farm east of Iconium.
Members of the Past Matrons club met Wednesday afternoon July 7 at Mrs John Johnson's home for their regular meeting. The next gathering is scheduled for August 4 at Mrs Orville Burton's home with Mrs George Winslet assisting as hostess.
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