10 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
1
Moravia Union is published weekly on Thursdays in Moravia Appanoose County Iowa. Wayne Pitman Davis serves as editor and publisher. Subscriptions and mailing particulars appear in the issue.
A reader from Moravia writes a heartfelt appeal urging prayers for service members and victory, stating home ties and personal resolve. The note emphasizes honesty and faith, promising to return with triumphant American victory.
In the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa H King and Mary L King file a petition seeking quiet title to The North 30 acres of the East half of the Northwest fractional Quarter of Section 8 Township 70 North Range 17 West. They claim exclusive fee simple ownership based on over ten years adverse possession. Unknown heirs and claimants are named as defendants. Proceedings set for the June 1943 term. appearance required by June 21 1943 or default judgment.
A reflective diary piece records a week of rain hampering planting, stressing animals, and muddy chores. It compares 1942 forecasts, recalls 1915 cautions, and hopes for a dry spell while noting crops like lettuce radishes peas potatoes and blue grass seed. Rural life, humor, and weather mix in a homespun voice.
Kinser Valley notes report four inches of rain since Saturday with persistent clouds and no sun by Monday morning. Corn planting is delayed two to three days, rye and wheat slow, oats yellowing, and farmers busy with rain hampers. Local visitors include Zell Wilson family and G R Darby. Russell Darby helped plant.
A wartime plea urges readers to pray for soldiers on distant battlefields. The piece appeals to faith in God and patriotism, arguing prayer can influence history, honor mothers, and support troops who toil without rest. It urges widespread prayer from all readers.
Sunday School attendance at Main Station and visits across the Gladfelder and Argo families occupy a weekend of social ties. Darlene Gladfelder hosted and hosted guests with Clyde Gladfelder, Frank Gladfelder, Kester, and others while Nola Harrison worked in Ottumwa and Hannah Gladfelder visited the Guy McKern home. Francis Argo of Arkansas furloughed from Camp Chaffee visited kin. Ruby Whitehead of Arizona and Lois Argo returned home from Des Moines and northern Iowa respectively. Ned Argo and sons, Denny Jim and Gene Argo, plus Harold Argo and daughters joined Sunday gatherings with relatives in Ottumwa and Ireton.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Teater spent Saturday with their son and family. Howard and family and Mrs Clarence Teater visited Mrs Ace Dykes in the hospital. Mrs Rosa Beaty and Mrs Ida reo spent Friday afternoon with the ill. Mrs Lottie Swan stays with Mrs Vera Firkins and Jack. Jake works at Ankeny. Mrs Ida Argo hosted dinner Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Andy Brown and Osa, Mrs Beryle W E Kelsey on Brown and Kenneth and Galdie. Laura Dicks and Rosa Beaty visited Chariton, sheep shared for W E Kelsey and Guy Argo Friday and with Rosa Beaty Thursday night. Clarence and Addie Sheldon were
A Moravia Iowa lodge of A F and A M resolves in sorrow at the passing of Brother D J Weatherly. The body honours his Masonry and character, extends sympathy to his family, drapes the charter for thirty days, and directs minutes and Moravia Union publication notices. Committees include D Minnes, wu E Bishop, and Lester Brainy.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt and families join Mr and Mrs R B Luse and Betty for a cooperative dinner at Frank Cooper's home. John Stevens convalesces at home. Mrs Perry Mickels visited Mrs Jim Cline. Curtis Bryant visited Will Stufflebeam. Hilton couple celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with gifts. Lyn Hilton and Delbert Bradles visit Will Stufflebeam’s home for anniversaries. Bert Hixon stays at R B Luse home. Jim Cline and family visit Guy McDanel. Jack McDanel spends evening with Robert Hiatt.
Anglers near Estherville criticize the state conservation commission after Mud Lake is stocked with 500,000 pike for experimental purposes. They say pike do not survive in the lake, and suggest stocking black bass would make the experiment worthwhile.
A string of visits and gatherings centered on the Boyer home near Forest and Pella. Jean Foster, Mary, and George Boyer hosted and visited relatives including Kasten, Moffitt, and Sticklers. Several households, including the Foster and Morrison families, spent days at various Boyer and Moffitt residences across the week.
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