Mora queen Mary Lou Main not sent to Hollywood Iowa bond efforts praised
The writer recalls Mary Lou Main representing Mora as Appanoose county war bond queen and laments not sending her to Hollywood as Iowa queen to boost Series E bond sales. Garden neglect and drought woes mix with makeshift irrigation and muddy creek swims, while publisher editor tensions echo in the rush to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Main
Moravia
Appanoose County
Hollywood
Iowa
Johnson Weds Miss Iverson at Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Delma A. Iverson of Stanhope married W. Herschel Johnson of Moravia in a July 28 double ring ceremony at Stanhope Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Rev. Odean Monson officiated. reception followed at the bride’s home. both will reside in Moravia after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma A. Iverson
J. E. Iverson
Stanhope
W. Herschel Johnson
M. H. Johnson
Moravia
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Odean Monson
Betty Ruth Olson
Alta Bates
Reuben Swenson
Delores Olson
Johnson
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa State College
Parsons College
Fairfield
Sueceaa Barber and Beauty Supply Co
Methodist Youths Meet at Moulton Church
The Rev L B Hawes led a sub district YF meeting at Moulton Methodist church Sunday from d to 9 p m. A cooperative supper followed. Maxine Smith was named head of worship and evangelism and Richard Callen of Iconium was elected treasurer. Attendees included Maxine Smith Bernadine Bishop Betty Wilson Helen Felton Mary Lou Main Barbara JoEllen Breshat Deena McDonough James Wilson Delmar Dowd Donald Brain John Burton and Jack Breshat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hawes
The
Methodist Church
Moulton
Deena McDonough
James Wilson
Delmar Dowd
Donald Brain
John Burton
Jack Broshar
Donnie Broshar Dies at San Antonio Home
Mr and Mrs H G Broshar learn their grandson Donnie Broshar seven died at his home in San Antonio Texas Monday morning Cause of death not learned immediately Funeral services were held Tuesday Donnie visited his grandparents here during their golden anniversary in 1945
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Broshar
Donnie Broshar
Rudolph Broshar
San Antonio
Texas
Donnie
Garrett Announces Plans for Moravia Fall Festival
Moravia prepares for the 88th Moravia Fall Festival and Farmer's Institute with initial planning meeting set for Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Community Building. Glen Garrett, president, urges Moravia merchants and farmers to attend. Officers will be elected in both men’s and women’s divisions. Mrs. T. R. Gardner leads the women’s division urging broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Farmer's Institute
Glen Garrett
Garrett
T. R. Gardner
Army and Navy Duty Notes From Local Families
The report lists local youths and relatives entering navy and army service or advancing in training. Jack Spencer Donald Nash Pearl Eugene Hiner and others traveled for navy examinations. Ensign Robert Reeves completed officer training at Princeton and begins advanced work at Harvard. Marvin Gardner Glen Sharp and William Max Hiner pursue basic or tail gunner roles in England and Texas. Lynn Firkins transfers from Fort Benning to a new post, with addresses and unit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spencer
Paul Spencer
Donald Nash
Bert Nash
Pearl Eugene Hiner
Lew Hiner
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Marvin Gardner
Glen Sharp
Camp Hood
Texas
Monroe County AAA Announces Dairy Payment Program
Monroe County Agricultural Adjustment Administration offers dairy feed payments for May and June. Farmers must bring receipts for all milk and cream sold in these months to the AAA office. Payments are six cents per pound of butterfat on cream and 35 cents per hundredweight on milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Agricultural Adjustment Administration Office
AAA
Nine Girls Attend Scout Meeting At Tracy Home
Nine intermediate Girl Scout age girls gathered Tuesday night at Mrs. Von Tracy’s home for the first meet of the group. Mrs. Tracy held a temporary leadership commission with Miss Anne Seeley as assistant. The session outlined aims and purposes of the organization, refreshments were served, and games were played. Attending were Georgianna Winslet Marilyn Hiatt Delma Veach Mary Rose Main Joan Callen Joan Dille Janet Broshar Phyllis Underwood and Mary Lou McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Tracy
Tracy
Anne Seeley
Georgianna Winslet
Marilyn Hiatt
Delma Veach
Mary Rose Main
Joan Callen
Joan Dille
Janet Broshar
Phyllis Underwood
Mary Lou McDonough
Falmer Named Official Delegate to Rebekah Assembly
Mrs W L Falmer is named 4s 8 official delegate to the Rebekah lodge assembly in Des Moines October 17 19 representing the 4th district A Centerville park picnic Sunday honored Mrs Bertha Bradshaw of San Diego Calif and Winnowene Cooper of El Monte Calif visiting relatives here Others present included Mr and Mrs Warren DuVal and family Alvin Graham of Moravia and Miss Blanche Graham of Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Falmer
Rebekah Lodge
Des Moines
Centerville Park
Bertha Bradshaw
San Diego
Calif
Winnowene Cooper
el Monte
Centerville
Warren DuVal
Alvin Graham
Moravia
Blanche Graham
Mrs Edwin Spencer Visits Albia Friends
Mrs Edwin Spencer of Albia spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer, sharing a social visit and time together in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Spencer
Albia
Paul Spencer
Church Schedule and August Worship Announcement
Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Divine Communion at 10 55 a m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. The minister will be with you for morning worship on August 6.
Methodist Church Revives Joyful Day With Services
The Methodist Church led by Pastor L B Hawes announces 10:00 a m Church School with Mrs D E Bishop as superintendent and 11:00 a m Morning Worship on The Power of Joy. An 7:15 p m Young People meeting led by John Burton is planned, no evening service due to revival at Nazarene church. Wesley Chapel holds 0:45 a m Worship and 10:46 a m Church School with Virgil Dooley superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Bishop
John Burton
The
Nazarene Church
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
United Brethren Church Service Schedule
The United Brethren church lists services with Pastor Talbott. Morning church school at 10:00, superintendent Donald Jones. Worship at 10:50, evening service at 8:00. Eight names to be added to the service flag during the evening service. Prayer Meeting at 8:30 Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Church Activities Schedule for August 6
The bulletin lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent, Communion at 10:50 a.m., and Christian Endeavor at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Hastie on Sunday, August 6 at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
Winnie* DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Hastie
Church of the Nazarene Jay and Phipps Service Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene Jay and Phipps invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson, Worship at 11 a.m., and an evening service at 7:15 p.m. The Rev George Henriksen will open messages with Professor Elbert Tindlay directing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Johnson
Ser of
George Henricksen
Ghariton
Elbert Tindlay
Johnson Family Hosts Birthday Dinner for Sister-in-Law
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson honored Mrs. Jim Davis, sister of Mr. Johnson, on her birthday. Attendees included Jim Davis, Wilma, Jacqulyn, and Bonnie from Port Arthur Texas, Walter Scott and family, Virgil Johnson and daughters Beatrice and Margaret, Gabe Johnson with Bernice and Wanda, Ralph Robinson with Lary and Donnie, John Scott, and Lewis Davis of Albix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Johnson
Jim Davis
Johnson
Wilma
Jacqulyn
Bonnie
Port Arthur
Texas
Walter Scott
Virgil Johnson
Beatrice
Margaret
Gabe Johnson
Bernice
Wanda
Ralph Robinson
Lary
Donnie
John Scott
Lewis Davis
Albix
Rev Hawes Urges Home Front Action During Flag Dedication
Rev L B Hawes urged Moravians to unite for world peace and support of fighting men as 24 new stars were added to Moravia’s service flag. A summer band performed patriotic numbers, with readings and prayers guiding the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hawes
Moravia
Hawes
Anne Seeley
Blackman
Wiley Rountree
Jackie Winslet
San Angelo
Texas
America
America For Me.” Mrs. Rountree
John Wood
Marvin Gardner
Glen Sharp
Charles Faber
Hilbert Roberts
Willard Cloyed
Charles Enos Hiatt
Eugene Tisue
Harry Jennings
Thomas Allen Robb
Donald L. Davis
Carl LeHue
Jack McKern
Clifford Pfannebecker
James Rhee
Wayne Hiatt
Eugene Main
Gene Huff
William Carl
Iconium Farmer Dies Suddenly at 68
Edward E. Breese, 68, of Iconium, died suddenly Friday from a heart attack while driving about 1.5 miles south of Mystic. He and his wife had been in Centerville and were returning home. Surviving are his wife and two sons Lester of Albia and Leo at home. Lloyd preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Teonium Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Breese
Iconium
Mystic
Breese
Centerville
Christian Church
Teonium
Lester
Albia
Leo
Lloyd
Teenium
Kenneth Hunt
Kellerton
Donald McKay
Bond Queen Mary Lou Main Tours Des Moines With Surprises
Mary Lou Main of Appanoose county a state bond queen attended a Des Moines weekend event for band queens. Highlights included a WAC training center visit Fort Des Moines a review of 2000 WACs and a Shrine auditorium show. A taxi lapse led to police car rides and a governor’s office call capped the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
Mary Lou Main
Moravia
Appanoose County
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Mary Lou
Lucas County
Margaret Ruth Leonard
Ft. Des Moines
Evelyn Keyes
Shrine Auditorium
Felice
B. B. Hickenlooper
State House
Lewia Main
Donald Jones to Attend United Brethren Conference
Donald Jones of Moravia was elected delegate to attend the annual conference of the United Brethren church at St. Andrews United Brethren church in Des Moines. The meeting Tuesday during the fourth quarterly conference heard Dr. G. E. MacCannon of Des Moines, who spoke on the 28th Psalm. Mrs. E. G. Hawk was elected alternate delegate and Carl VanZante was reelected trustee for a five year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Moravia
United Brethren Church
St. Andrews
Des Moines
G. E. MacCannon
E. G. Hawk
Carl VanZante
Birth announced for Frances Coleen Argo in Centerville
Cpl and Mrs Francis Argo announce the birth of a daughter Frances Coleen at St Josephs hospital Centerville on Saturday July 22. Baby weighed seven pounds five and a half ounces. Mrs Argo formerly Ilety McDanel has been with her parents Cyril and Mrs McDanel while Argo serves overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Francis Argo
Frances Coleen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Centerville
Argo
Ilety McDanel
Cyril McDanel
Cpl. Argo
Two County Soldiers Reported Killed in Italy
Appanoose county lists two service losses with official notices. Pvt Ralph E Elder of Unionville and Pfc William F Swartz of Moulton were killed in action in Italy. Elder had earlier been missing in action and trained at Camp Blanding Florida. Swartz served with the Rangers and was killed May 29 over Italy. Survivors include their fathers and sisters. Swartz was the nephew of Mr and Mrs W V Murdy of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Ralph E. Elder
Unionvilla
William Franklin Swartz
Moulton
Italy
Pvt
Elder
W. R. Elder
Unionville
Mildred Harrington
198Rd Pantry
Camplanding
Fla
Pfc
Swartz
B. Swartz
Swarts
Rangers
Tvo
Pfc. Swartz
W. V. Murdy
Mo» iTavia
Nellie DuVall Is Honored At Lawn Birthday Party
Mrs Warren DuVall and daughters Virginia and Ruth hosted a lawn birthday party for Nellie DuVall on Heath birthday eve. Guests enjoyed lawn games, cake with candles, ice cream and pink lemonade. Fourteen attendees included Carol Walsh Hallien Hansen Des Moines Joan Dille Phyllis Dudley Helen Davis Carolyn Boyer Aileen Turner Beverly Woodward Helen DuVall Shirley Ann Walter Joyce Hiatt Viola Hammond Bonnie Main. Nellie received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren DuVall
Virginia
Ruth
Nellie
Heath
Carol Walsh
Hallien Hansen
Des Moines
Joan Dille
Phyllis Dudley
Helen Davis
Carolyn Boyer
Aileen Turner
Beverly Woodward
Helen DuVall
Shirley Ann Walter
Joyce Hiatt
Viola Hammond
Bonnie Main
Letter From Son Describes Port Chicago Blast
A Sonoma California family member Wilhelm Blumenstock wrote to Mrs. Blumenstock describing the Port Chicago water front explosion. He said residents near the blast were awakened by a loud rumble felt for minutes and some were thrown 100 feet or more. His young granddaughter enjoyed the noise, thinking thunder bounced her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumen
Wilhelm
Sonoma
Calif
Port Chicago
Blumenstocks
Mrs. Blumenstotk
Home Builders Class Party At Condra Home
United Brethren church Home Builders class hosted by Kenneth Condra and Troy Adams welcomed forty guests for an evening of games and entertainment. Harry Woodward attended as class teacher guest, while Mrs Woodward joined. Several family members visited Mrs Preston Hiatt for birthday observance with the Hiatt family, including Charles Hiatt returning from grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Troy Adams
United Brethren Church
Condra
Harry Woodward
Woodward
Blumenstock Family Hosts Visitors from Mt. Ayr to Perry
Mr and Mrs Fred Blumenstock and guest Frank Main of Mt Ayr spent Sunday with the Blumenstock family in Perry. Jean and Janet Dissinger, who had visited their grandparents here, returned home with them Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Frank Main
Mt. Ayr
the Blumenstock
Harry Dissinger
Perry
Jean
Janet Dissinger
Evening program at Community Hall features a musical concert
Miss Anne Seeley directs a July 29 1944 concert at the Community Hall starting 8 30 PM The program includes classical marches oberturas solos and hymns with performers Jack Broshar Yoder Harrison and Uggen The selection list features Star De Lamater Overture Cavalcade Commander Beautiful Colorado Golden Gate Ebels Grandpa's Clock American Patriot In the Gloaming Greenway Built On a Rock and ends with the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Seeley
America
de Lamater
Holmes
Davis
Colorado
de Lucas
Jack Broshar
Golden Gate
Johnson
Ebels
Hennett
Yoder
Harrison
Richards
Lindeman-Uggen Star Spangled Banner
Local Happenings Roundup From Des Moines to Centerville
Community notes recap weekend gatherings visits and travel in Central Iowa. Ed Mack returns to Des Moines after a week with Hiatt family. Edna Mae Luse joins for a week. Zelma Hopkins visits relatives. Wendell Murdy and sons dine with Savely. Bruce Gardner tours from Edgewood Md to Ft Lewis assignment and family in DuVall home. Edith Coltrain returns to Centerville. Elsie Coltrain with son Jackie recovering at University Hospital. Several regional guests and family anniversaries noted across Albia, Centerville, Newton, Oskaloosa, and Mount Ayr with trips to Lake Mills and Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mack
Des Moines
Allen Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Edna MaeLuse
Zelma Hopkins
Blakesburg
Pearl Lavely
Wendell Murdy
John
David
Savely
Sgt
Bruce Gardner
Edgewood
Jackie
University Hospital
Cecil Caster
Wetnesday
F. 3. Pence
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Colo
Grand Junction
John Vernon Spencer
Iris Whittaker
Newton
Erlene Spencer
Paul Spencer
John Spencer
Albia
Quinten Hudson
C. A. Turner
Bert Turner
Nancy Lee Turner
Janet Broshar
Joan Black
Karl Tuttle
W. H. Young
Wilbur Harris
Lake Mills
Kenneth Tuttle
Gladbrook
Glen Fowler
Lois
Dwight Main
New Sharon
Ray Harris
Patty
Centerville
Birdie Main
Dwight i Hiatt
Connie
Oskaloosa
Guy Argo
Iconium
Martha Hiatt
Easly Espy
Barbara
Marilyn
Roger
Datie P Whicked
Espy
R. C. T iHinote
Church of the Nazarene
W. P. Chenault
Freda Rowall
John Robison
Memphis
Tenn
Leonard Charles
al Mi Bod Ues
Websitle
St.uis
Moravian Hero Earns Silver Star For Rescue In France
Cpl. Clarence L. Hiner son of Mrs Sarah Hiner medical aide with the 2nd Infantry in France receives the Silver Star for gallantry aiding three wounded soldiers under German sniper fire. He ignored threats and directed a litter squad as the wounded were evacuated, amid shouted warnings from the enemy in Normandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Hiner
Sarah Hiner
France
Cpl. Hiner
Moravia
Union
Hiner
Hitler
Iews
Normandy
Pvt
Hinev
Red Cross
Massman Elected Commander at Basil Cowell Post
Centerville resident Jay Massman was chosen commander of the Basil Cowell post of the American Legion on Monday evening, succeeding John Thomas. New officers named include W. B. Searcliff first vice commander, Lee Hiatt second vice commander, Zell Callen adjutant, Chet Brosahar finance officer, W. G. Lagle chaplain, Lester Brain history and service officer, Roy Matherly sergeant at arms, with John Thomas, W. L. Palmer, J. D. Veach, John Horstman and Loren Thompson on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Massman
Centerville
Basil Cowell
American Legion
John Thomas
W. B. Searcliff
Lee Hiatt
Missing Brother of Moravia Woman Reported In France
Sgt. Marvin Burton, son of Mr and Mrs Glen Burton of Drakesville and brother of Mrs Ivan Walter of Moravia, has been missing in action in France since June 18. He joined May 9 1941 at Camp Claiborne Louisiana, served with the 154th division, trained at Ft Dix before sailing overseas to Ireland in May 1943, was hospitalized in Scotland during the African invasion, and returned to duty with the 176th Infantry in England after recovery. His sister-in-law Mrs Ivan Walter recently received a letter from him dated June 1. His brother Pvt Lewis Burton, with the chemical warfare division, is in India and reported ill there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Burton
Glen Burton
Drakesville
Ivan Walter
Moravia
France
Set
Burton
Camp Claiborne
154 Division
Ft. Dix
N. J
Ireland
Set. Burton
Scotland
Africa
176Th Infantry
England
Walter
Pvt
Lewis Burton
Chemical Warfare Division
India
Miss Surber Weds Virgil Rawlins in July Nuptials
Miss Velna Surber daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Surber of Moravia married Virgil Rawlins of Colfax Iowa on July 11. The couple will reside in Colfax after September 1. Mr and Mrs C O Jones were in Kirksville Missouri Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velna Surber
Henry Surber
Moravia
Virgil Rawlins
Colfax
Iowa
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Miss Iverson
Ensign Robert &. Reeves
Princeton University
Harvard University
William
Max Hiner
Land
Lynn W. Firkins
W. G. Firkins
Ft. Benning
Pic
Lynn . Firkins
Infantry Co. I
A. P. C. ApeGbe
New York
Marvin L. Gardner
William Gardner
C-175
96Th Regt
Monroe County Aaa
Tracy Home
Caurcar S
Conium Church of Christ
Ruby I, Jones
United Brethren
Q. M. Talbott
Church of Christ
JAY & Phipps
Johnson Family
Rev. Hawes
Madge Hough
Mss Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Tillmont
U. B
Charles
Kenny
A. W. Donahoo
Wanda Donshoo
John Veach
Jean Veach
Glee Callen
Mrs
Riley Callen
Silver Star
Nellie DuVall
Son
Curtis Burton
Harold Burton
Dianne
Preston Hiatt
Strelcher
Moravia Union
Massman
Legion
Miss Surber
Mrs. C. O. Jones
Kirksville, Mo
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