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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

3

German Prisoner 27 Months Visits Davenport Family

Spt. Gerald Reading, released after 27 months as a German prisoner, spends a 15 day convalescent furlough with parents Mr. and Mrs. George Reading in Davenport. He visited his grandmother Mrs. Nore Irwin and uncle John Irwin. Reading was liberated April 22, 1945 from Stalag 8B and sent home June 22. hospitalized at Lao Schick hospital in Clinton. He entered service April 10, 1941, trained at Claiborne Louisiana, deployed February 1942 with the Red Bull division, captured in the Feld Pass, Africa. He expects discharge when health allows. His mother accompanied him to Moravia.

Geraid Reading George Reading Davenport Nore Irwin John Irwin Reading Stalag 8:B United States Lao Schick Clinton

Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Service Men Moravia Area

Local report details Sunday dinners honoring service members. Names include S/Sgt Henry D Surber and families from Moravia Colfax Waterloo and Osceola. Other notes mention letters home from soldiers, leave arrivals, and new military addresses for Pvt Floyd V Johnson and Russell C Argo.

Floyd V. Johnson 85Th Casual Co Cave San Francisco Calif Russell C. Argo 8. S. Fairiste Cave F. P. O

Home Builders Class Supper In Moravia Park

The United Brethren church Home Builders class held a 20operative supper at Moravia Park on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maron and Richard, Mrs. Rex Tisue and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawk and Jeanne, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Boyer and children, and other local families.

United. Brethren Church Moravia Park Carl van Zante Harold Maron Richard Moe Yoya Kenneth Donds Clinton Albertson Wendell John David Emil Halden Kathlegen

Feret Festival Notice Cites July 19 Evening Plans

Notified parties are invited to a meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Conauley building to discuss the Feret Festival. Committee chair M. Garrett is listed as president.

Notic Yee Conauley M. Garrett

Betrothal announced for Arlene Arnold and Eldon Brittain

Mr and Mrs Bert Arnold of Moravia announce the engagement of daughter Arlene to Eldon Brittain AMM 3/e in the United States Navy. Arlene recently graduated from Moravia high school and works for Storey Kenworthy Co in Des Moines. Brittain is stationed at Alameda California. Wedding date is to be announced.

Bert Arnold Moravia Arlene Eldon Brittain United States Navy Miss Arnold Moravia High School Spring Storey- Kenworthy Co Des Moines Brittain Alameda California

Ice Cream Social Honors Scarcliffs Postponed due to Weather

An ice cream social planned at Mr and Mrs John Veach’s home for Mr and Mrs W B Scarcliff moved to the Methodist church basement because of rain. A crowd enjoyed ice cream and cake after a brief meeting during which Class No 8 officers were elected and a farewell talk was given for the Scarcliffs before their move to Faith South Dakota where Scarcliff will be superintendent of schools.

John Veach W. B. Scarcliff Methodist Church C. Coulson W. Ta, Palmer Bert. Turner H. K. Smith D. E. Bishop

Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Coffin

The United Vectra church missionary monthly program met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Coffin’s home with Rev. G M Talbott leading. Topics included a call for freedom for all and talks on the four freedoms of Christianity. A covered dish luncheon was planned for August with Mrs. Fred Hammond.

United Vectra Charles Coffin G. M. Talbott Zell Callen E. G. Hawk Troy Adams M. K. Blackman Callen Fred Hammond

School Board Members and Families Picnic in City Park

The school board members and their wives gathered in the city park Monday evening for a picnic supper. Afterward the ladies watched a movie while the men held their business meeting. Present were Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner, Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen, Mr and Mrs Che Broshar, Mr and Mrs Bert Turree, and Mr and Mrs Paul Bro shar.

Thore Wm. Gardner Frank Lathen Che Broshar Bert Turree Paul Broshar

Schreiner Home Hosts Sunday Dinner for Strohl Family

Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner entertained dinner guests Sunday for Henry Strohl and his daughters Mildred and Margaret of Garden Grove. Mildred, a Los Angeles teacher on vacation, joined other guests including Mrs Ralph Winsler and Ruth, Riverside, and the Winslers George and Georgianna, plus Mr and Mrs Paul Brosher and Jo Ellen, Barbara and Tip.

Lorene Martin and Cleo J Walker wed in Moravia

Lorene Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe A Martin Moravia and Cleo J Walker son of Mr and Mrs Jess R Walker Mystic were married Sunday at four in the First Baptist church Enterville. Rev Childs officiated with wedding party including Mrs Sonnenburg and Shirley Hannam.

Young Missionary Speaks in Local Church

Miss Lucille Esbenshade of Lancaster county Pennsylvania, appointed missionary to the Philippines, spoke at United Brethren church about Luzon work. She and four others plan to depart soon as transport is arranged, with half her salary funded by the Iowa Missionary. She tours Iowa United Brethren churches this month after visiting Mr and Mrs Zell Callen.

Lucille Esbenshade Lancaster County Penn Philippines Luzon United Brethren Church

Mrs Harold Burton Home From Rochester Visit

Mr and Mrs C C Coulson traveled to Rochester Minnesota Saturday night for Mrs Harold Burton who had been under observation at the Mayo clinic for several days. They returned home Sunday with Mrs Curtis Burton and Mrs T Cameron accompanying their daughter. Little Dianne Burton visited her aunt during the stay.

C. C. Coulson Rochester Minn Harold Burton Mayo Clinic Curtis Burton T. Cameron Little Dianne Burton Sways

Birthday Dinner Honoring Jean Veach

Mrs. Charles Burnett entertained at a birthday dinner Thursday honoring Jean Veach whose birthday matched Mrs. Burnett’s. Miss Rubye Johnson attended. Mrs. Burnett lives with her parents west of Iconium while her husband serves.

Charles Burnett Jean Veach Burnett Rubye Johnson Jay Argo Iconium

Birthday Party Held For Judith Broshar Five

Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar of Centerville hosted a Sunda evening birthday party for their daughter Judith aged five. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and family, Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo, Mr and Mrs H A Lemantor, Adolph of Iconium, Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar and family, J D Minnes and Mrs Cattie Swan.

Pearl Broshar Centerville Sunda Judith Russell Brown Roscoe Argo H. A. Lemanter Adolph Iconium Paul Broshar J. D. Minnes Cattie Swan

Postpone Farm Bureau Meeting Near Moravia

The Union Neighbors farm bureau meeting at Mrs. Ezra Coltrain home six and a half miles east of Moravia has been postponed a week due to funerals in Unionville and Moravia. The meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday July 25 at the Coltrain home.

Farm Bureau Union Neighbors” Farm Bureau Ezra Coltrain Moravia Charles McCarty Unionville Jemima Fullerton Coltrain

Moravia FFA Chapter to Meet July 26 at School

Moravia FFA members are called to a meeting on Wednesday July 26 at 8 00 p m at the school house. All members are urged to attend. M E Elson.

Moravia F.F.A M. E. Elson

Moravia Church Observes Anniversary and Death Notices

Moravia Christian Church marks an anniversary with Rev Hastie organizing a Christian Endeavor group. Officers elected include Horace Kaffner and Jeraldine Hiner with perfect attendance noted. A death in the area is reported as T. E. Dickson of Cavour, survived by wife Anna Newman and two sons Russell and Floyd, with funeral held Tuesday.

Harry Tisue T. E. Dickson Cavour Anna Newman Russell Floyd Hastie Christian Church In Moravia Horace Kaffner Richard McCrory Jeraldine Hiner Clarence Bchaffner Jeraldine Hiner Moravia Park Harry DuVall Betty Wilson Frank Paxton Shirley Howard Dele Paxton Louis Schaffner Louis Horace Clarence Billy Letha Louise Lile Bell Bobby Harry McCrory Gene Deisy Richard Francis Lew Hiner John Carl Bivin Billie Betty Kay Linda

Schreiner Women Enter Sioux City Hospital

Mrs J H Schreiner entered the hospital at Sioux City last week for observation and treatment while Miss Mary Cox accompanied her to Moville and returned to Moravia. In appreciation Mrs Hagerman thanks friends and neighbors for cards and kindness during illness.

J. H. Schreiner Sioux City Mary Cox Moville Dale Schreiner Moravia Wm. Hagerman

Funeral services honor John B. Kinion in Moravia

Moravia held funeral services Tuesday afternoon for John B. Kinion age 81 who died Sunday at University hospital in Iowa City. He was born August 10 1868 in Lee County and lived in Appanoose County before moving to Moravia in 1927. He married Lewella J. Callen in 1885 and had one son Rex. Burial followed at Moravia cemetery with Masonic and Methodist church memberships noted.

Moravia John B. Kinion University Hospital Iowa City Reinet Meshedist L. B. Hawes Motayia John Kinion Rex Hinton Wayne Chester Hunter Douglas Kenneth Hunter Stanley Therman Asaill Morrell Leeds Frdick Neff Gerald Hunter Ernest Johnson Harry Neal George Weidman Ethan ‘Majors Ash Grove Alexen Chet Clarkson Russell Spurgeon George Spurgeon Des Moines Glen Deal Ames Laura Porter Pal Callen George Winsler George Firkinansng Fred Blumenstock D. E. Bishop Land Appanoose Lewella J. Callen Rex Nebraska Davis Wapella Masonic Lodge Methodist Church Beeneene Methodist Wayne Kinion

Sarah Sandy Feted On 75th Birthday At Lawn Ice Cream Supper

An ice cream supper in honor of Sarah Sandy marked her 75th birthday. Held Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs Veata Oehler, attendees included Saran Sandy, the Laws family, the Whickers, Polson, Robinson, Fletcher, Hiatt, Martin, Harp, and other relatives. Guests presented gifts and a decorated cake.

Sarah Sandy Veata Oehler Hone Saran Sandy Charles Laws Jessadine Edna Mae Norman| Polson DeWayne Robinson Ottie Whicker LeRoy Sue Fletcher Orman Max Oneila Marilyn Hiatt Johnnie Whicker Bobby Dean Bill Laws Richard Harp Dickie Max Martin Joyea Judy Larry Max Terry Mark Vesta Oehler

Miss Anne Seeley Presents 1945 Concert Program

Miss Anne Seeley directs a Saturday July 21 1945 program featuring America March Griggs Overture Landfighting Grieg Henning One Step parly vous Guthrie None But The Lonely Heart Tschinkowsky March Golden Bears Yoder Belechion United for Victory Bennett Rhumba Siboney Lesou Parade of the Tiny Tote Van Buskirk Meet Me in St. Louis Starlin Mills Spirit of the Sioux Guthrie Prayer from Hangar and Gretel Humperdine Star Spangled Banner An event list of orchestral selections for a concert with Schutz full program header and performer credits.

America Griggs Grieg Henning Guthrie Tschinkowsky Golden Bears Yoder Belechion Bennett Rhumba St. Louis Starlin-Mills Hangar Gretel

Plans for Scout Camp at Lake Wapello

At a Boy Scout committee meeting Tuesday evening plans were made for Troop No. 40 to attend a Scout Camp at Lake Wapello. The trip is set for Sunday July 1 to the following Sunday with about 12 Scouts expected. Attending committee members were H. K. Swithh Chet Brushar Fred Hammond L. F. Bisby Paul Browhar and Scoutmaster Troy Adama with some members staying overnight with the boys.

Boy Scout Lake Wuapello H. K. Swithh Chet ‘Brushar Fred Hammond L. F. Bisby Paul Browhar Troy Adama

Nazarene Church Revival Postponed but Opens July 22

Wartime travel restrictions delayed evangelist Rev. R. L. Rich and Miss Alice Rich from Bloomington Indiana for a local Church of the Nazarene revival. Reservations are now made and the revival will open Sunday morning July 22 at 11 00 with services each evening at 830 for two weeks. Rev. W. E. Burd invites the public.

R. L. Rich Alice Rich Moravia Bloomington Indiana Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd

Jemima Fullerton Dies In Minnesota

Jemima Fullerton aged 75 died Friday at her daughter’s home in Ackley Minnesota after a two year illness. She born June 18 1870 was eldest daughter of Peter and Ann Good. Survived by five children, 26 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral held at Turner funeral home in Moravia. Burial beside husband in Sales cemetery east of Moravia.

Jemima Fullerton Eniday John Lockman Ackley Minn Peter Ann Good United Brethren Church Earl Fullerton Eugene Oregon Mia Renta Blumer Moravia Alma Kingery Kirksville Absolom Fullerton Elizabeth Hintt Grace Turner Funeral Home G. M. Talbott Tse Saies Mo- Tayia

Scarcliff Family Farewells Move to Faith North Dakota

Superintendent W B Scarcliff Mrs Scarcliff and son Charles bid farewell to friends as they depart for Faith North Dakota where he will assume the superintendency. They were honor guests at dinners and events hosted by local clubs and relatives before leaving for a final visit to Davis City and Atchison en route to their new posting.

W. B. Scarcliff Charles Faith Roy Winsler C. M. McFatridge Lynch Kensington Club Fred Blumenstock John Veach Scarcliff Jean Veach Eright Church School Methodist Church Supt Loren Thompson Scarcliffs Secarcliffs Udell Carl Weber Consolidated School Charles Weable Davis City W. B. Scarelift Atchison, Kans

Moravia Classmates Meet in Unionville Thursday

Mrs Versal Robb and Wilms Carol with Mrs Ira Robb hosted a Moravia high school class reunion style visit in Unionville on Thursday afternoon. The same group later included Mr and Mrs Fletcher Cross of Kearney and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roland for supper the same day.

Versal Robb Wilms Carol Trenton Gladfelder Moravia Harry Burmeister Gravity Bayard Neff Rockford, Ill Mabel Marony Albia Ira Robb Unionville Moravia High School Fletcher Cross Kearney Nebr Lawrence Roland

Milwaukee Road To Build Double Track Expansion

Milwaukee Road plans to extend double track to improve side tracking for large trains. The effort may reach the highway 60 underpass, with current siding capacity about 90 freight cars. Diesel engines power the long trains now typical of the freight service.

M. K. Blackman Milwaukee Road Milwaukee

Albia Soldier among paratroopers drowned in Gulf

Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers of Albia route 2 mourn the death of their son Pvt Dwight Rogers 27 reported drowned offshore Florida during a simulated combat flight with eight other paratroopers. Married to Mary in Cedar Rapids they had a 4 year old son Karl Dennis and he is survived by four brothers and three sisters and his grandparents Mr or Mrs George Rogers of Albia.

Claude Rogers Albia Eyp Dwight Rogers Gulf of Mexico Pvt. Rogers Mary Rogers Cedar Rapids Karl Dennis Rogers Ft. Benning Dog Island Florida George Rogers

Scouts Attend Troop 40 Meeting Ahead of August Court

Scouts Paul Spencer Roy Clos ter Hoyt McKern John Hiner and John Wilson attended last Thursday’s Troop No 40 meeting. Scoutmaster Troy Adams and Assistant Scoutmaster Richard Veach were present. The group plans the next Court of Honor to be held in Moravia during August.

Paul Spencer Roy Closter Hoyt McKern John Hiner John Wilson Troy Adams Richard Veach Moravia

Cunningham Visit in Terre Haute Family Gathering

Mrs. J. N. Cunningham of Terre Haute Indiana arrived Sunday to visit her daughter Mary Lou her mother Mrs. Lewis Main and other relatives in town.

J. N. Cunningham Terre Haute Ind Mary Lou Lewis Main

CaurcurS United Brethren Church Services Schedule

Church events include Church School at 10:00 p.m led by Superintendent Donald Jones, Worship at 10:50 a.m, Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m, Evening Service at 8:30 p.m, and Thursday prayer meeting with choir practice at 8:00 p.m.

United Brethren Donald Jones Christian Endeavor

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services Schedule

W E Burd presides at 10:00 p m Sunday School with M HB soboson as superintendent Morning Worship at 1:00 am Evening Service at 8:30 pm Prayer and Bible study on Thursday led by Rudy with 780 pp noted in NYP text

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd Paater M. HB. Soboson

Methodist Church Schedules Worship and Bible School

Church programs list multiple services at two parishes with details on class and superintendent roles. Morning worship, Sunday School, and evening activities are noted, including Holy Communion and a sermon titled Young Men and the Church. Parishioners are invited to attend all events and bring children to Bible School.

Methodist Church L. B. Hawes Delmar Dowd Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley Arch of Christ W. J. Hastie Winnie DuValt Claszee Bundey Evenin Christian Endeavor

Rex Rinehart and Jean Ashlock Wedding Held June 29

Rex Rinehart and Jean Ashlock announced their marriage on June 29 1946 in the Methodist parsonage at Albig. Miss Ashlock daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert P Ashlock of Portland and Rex son of Mr and Mrs Ray Rinehart of Moravia united in a simple ceremony with Rev Cecil A Wells present. The couple will reside near Moravia after a brief honeymoon and Rex is known as a radio singer and songwriter with ties to KMA Shenandoah and KBIZ Ottumwa.

Jean Ashlock Gilbert P. Ashlock Portland Rex Rinehart Ray Rinehart Moravia Albig Cecil A. Wells Ray Bernice Rinehart Los Angeles California Boise Idaho Jean Rex Iowa KMA Shenandoah Kb1z Ottumwa Pearl Harbor Saint Joseph Kansas Ean Sam Johnson

Turner Radio Service to Use Local Pictures in Ads

Paul Turner of Centerville announces a new ad series using local pictures, with a non local image on page four illustrating the concept. Turner specializes in event recordings and can create multi voice duet, trio, or quartet records with parts recorded separately and combined. Located at 811 Drake Avenue on Highway 60, south of Centerville Public Library.

Paul ‘Turner Turner Radio & Recording Service Centerville Mr. Turner Drake Avenue Highway 60

How the Story Grew! Local Play Friday Evening

Moravia Library Board sponsors a Friday evening performance at the Moravia Community building. Admission is 10 and 26 cents, proceeds support Moravia’s Free Library. The 8:00 pm show features Eva Firkins Mamie Blumenstock Rowena McFatridge Gay Easter Winnie DuVall Lulu Tilmont Ethel Gardner Meta Roland revealing local gossip with acts between scenes.

Moravia Library Board Free Library Eva Firkins Mamie Blumenstock Rowena McFatridge Gay Easter Winnie DuVall Lulu Tilmont Ethel Gardner Meta Roland

Local News Roundup From Otatumwwa Area

Mrs. Herman Forgy and two children and Mary Ellen Ellison of Knoxville stayed with Roy Ellison family in Hilton. W.S.C.8. Methodist church holds a Food Sale next Saturday at 1.00 at the community building. Bayard Neff and family dined with Mrs. BE Sincox in Albia before returning to Rockford after a visit with Flora Jones and Edna Neff. Mrs. Ostergren and her California son visited Otatumwwa friends over the weekend. Corporal Bill Luse spent Friday and Saturday in Des Moines visiting friends. More Locals on Page Four.

Herman Forgy Mary Ellen Ellison Knoxville Roy Ellison Hilton Albia Rockford Flora Jones Edna Neff C. W. Ostergren Long Beach California Otatumwwa Corp Bill Luse Des Moines

Clara Belle McDanel and Earl Mikels Wed in Centerville

Clara Belle McDanel daughter of Mr and Mrs John W McDanel of 628 W Van Buren Centerville married Earl Clayton Mikels son of Pearl Mikels of Ex line at the First Baptist Church parsonage with Rev Childe officiating The double ring ceremony was witnessed by their sole attendant Miss Mardeens Wilson Best man was Jack McDanel The bride wore powder blue crepe with pink rose corsage and navy accessories A Centerville National Bank employee and Moravia High School graduate the bride’s sister made the cake A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Centerville after July 22

Lillian Lorene Martin Joe A. Martin Moravia Cleo J. Walker Jess R. Walker Mystic First Baptist Church Enterville Banneit Ta Sonnenburg Albis Shirley Hannam Melrose Claude J. Martin Rev. Childs Moravia High School Telehone Co Albia Sonnenburg Clara Belle McDanel John W. McDanel W. van Buren St Centerville Earl Clayton Mikels Pearl Mikels Exline Childe First Baptist Mardeens Wilson Jack McDanel Centerville National Bank Southern Lowatilities Co Misa Wilsoen Dutay Roze Centerville High School Centerville Sales & Co McDanel Northern Seminary of Chicago O. L. Davis Frocns Aviaveau Mary Louise Donna Jean Messner Ft. Dodge Little Larry Davis Rev

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