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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

3

That Valley of the Moon Cherries Delight a Local Office

Mrs. F W Blumenstock brings cherries from Sonoma California to the office delighting staff who note their sweetness and lament their disappearance. The piece also recalls a pasted list of honor students from local schools and mentions ad rates in the Vedette. The editor humorously contrasts old advertising costs with modern times and muses on lost fountain pen parts.

F. W. Blumenstock Wilhelm Blumnenstock Valley of the Moon Sonoma Califoot Union

Rites Held For William Horner 86 Moravia Native

Funeral services for William F. Horner 86 died June 3 in Atlantic Iowa were held Sunday at Moravia Methodist Church with Rev R L Bro of Keota officiating. Burial followed in Moravia Cemetery with pallbearers Fern Wrig e Paul Broshar Frank Wilson Norman Ward George Winsler Cecil Coulson. Relatives from distant cities attended including Follen Boller Mrs Roy Bell Atlantic Tenn Mrs F B Shoemaker Signal Mountain Tenn and others.

William F. Horner Moravia Atlantic Iowa Moravia Methodist Church R. L. Bro Keota E. L. Pullman Moravia Cemeery Fern ‘Wri Paul Broshir Frank ‘Wilson Norman Ward George Winsler Mountain, Tenn Bower Edna Ames Fern Wright Dana Moulton Brown and Sons

Dairyman Drowns At Christiansburg

The 82 year old dairyman George Woolums drowned after his horse slipped on the creek bank Sunday evening. The Rev EH Pullman, formerly pastor at the Christiansburg church, assisted the hired man in the attempt to rescue him. The body was found Tuesday night and funeral rites are planned for Thursday.

EH. L. Pullman Christiansburg George Woolums Pullman Woolums

Birth of Judy Marie Ainaple in Moravis

Mr and Mrs Russell Ainaple of Moravis announce the birth of a daughter Judy Marie on May 28. Mr and Mrs Kermit Crawley of Columbia Missouri and their children Kim Marie and Tommy were dinner guests of Mrs Fred Hammond and family before traveling to Winterset for the summer visit with Bodwa Shannen Beles. Mr Tracy, an instructor in Columbia schools, will travel to Washington DC for vacation employment.

Russell Ainaple Moravis Judy Marie Kermit Crawley Kim Marie Tommy Columbia, Mo Fred Hammond Winterset

Retired Carrier D. E. Bishop Named Moravia Mayor

D. E. Bishop, a retired rural mail carrier and bank vice president, was sworn in as mayor of Moravia, filling the unexpired term after the resignation of Dr. D. K. Orelup. The council had earlier appointed W. L. Palmer, who declined.

D. E. Bishop Cennterville Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Moravia D. K. Orelup W.L. Palmer Bishop Orelup

Annual Conference Meeting Affects Worship Services

Church notices list June 9 to 18 for the Annual Conference in Des Moines. Wesley Chapel and Methodist Youth Fellowship announce Sunday worship changes and chapel activities. Church School schedules and superintendent names are included for Courcae and Wesley Chapel.

Wesley Chapel Harry Phillips Des Moines W.S. C.S Mary Meadows

United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor Service Schedule

United Brethren church service times listed with 10:00 a m church school led by Carl VanZante 10:50 service followed by evening program at 8:00 p m W M S meeting arranged with Mrs Charles Coffin on Friday afternoon notes partial text and uncertain phrasing

Carl VanZante W. M.S Charles Coffin AID Women’s Missionary Society United Brethren Church William Burns

Rev Pullman Leaves For Annual Conference

The Rev. E. L. Pullman of Moravia Methodist church departed Wednesday for Des Moines to attend the Iowa Des Moines conference. Mrs. C. M. McFatridge will also go as delegate from the local church, with plans to leave Thursday. The conference at First Methodist church runs through Sunday.

E. L. Pullman Moravia Methodist Church Des Moines Iowa-Des Moines C. M. McFatridge First Methodist Church

Rebekahs Schedule Semiannual Lodge Election

The Rebekahs announce the semiannual election will be held Monday evening June 14. Mrs. Clelia Anderson, secretary, asks members to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Also noted are visits and family travel including Gus Pfannebecker with Cecil Russell and Janet to Peoria Illinois, and Nora Irwin returning from Davenport after wintering with her daughter. Reverend R L Brown conducted funeral services for W F Hoxner.

Rebeksh Lodge Clelia Anderson

Mrs. Irene Wright Dies In Accident Near Concordia Kans

Mrs Irene Wright 36 of Des Moines and a former Moravia resident was killed in a car collision near Concordia Kansas Saturday. A friend was critically injured. Born east of Moravia she was the daughter of Sherman and Mrs Swaim former Appanoose residents now in Des Moines. Survived by husband two children and three sisters. Funeral 2 p m Thursday at Johnson funeral home Ottumwa.

Irene Wright Des Moines Moravia Concordia Kans Satuurday Frank Swsim Wright Kansas Appanoose County Johnson Funeral Home Ottumwa

Boys Organize Taylor 4-H Club

A group of boys and parents organized a Taylor township 4-H club with Charles Broshar as leader and Billy Wilson as president. Officers include Francis Miller as assistant leader James Main as vice president and Charles Burton as secretary-treasurer. Charter members listed with plans for another meeting June 21 at the Billy Wilson home to discuss 4-H projects and wartime food production interest.

Charles 0. Greenlee R. Forrest Main Taylor Township Charles Broshar Francis Miller Billy Wilson James Main Charles Burton Jay Wilson Delmar Dowd Eugene Boyer Basil Tadlock James Sawyer

War Ration Calendar and Notes on Coupons

The notice lists second inspection deadlines for Class A and B rations and third deadline for Class C, plus commercial vehicle intervals. It itemizes valid through dates for Gasoline, Coffee, Sugar, processed foods, meats, fats, cheese, canned fish stamps, and a shoe coupon. It also reports travel of Josephine McDonald and relatives visiting Washington and Brooklyn.

Orelup Family Relocates to Albia for New Home

Dr. D. K. Orelup and Mrs. Orelup move with son Don from Moravia to Albia after 1926 dental practice handoff to Dr. Holiday. He stays in Moravia for office hours while continuing public service as former mayor and clerk. Mrs. Orelup taught in Moravia schools and Don is finishing junior year active in band drama and athletics.

D. K. Orelup Don Albia Moravia Orelup H. H. Holiday Taylor Township Moravia Igh School Acoe

Family Notes On Leave And Training From Moravia Area

Mrs Pfannebecker left Friday for South English then La Jolla to report for army duty. Mrs Jannebecker stays with her parents. PFC Clifford Stocker returned to camp in California after a 15 day furlough with parents. CORP Truman Paxton from Camp Hood spent furlough near Moravia due to nephew’s death. ROBERT Shelquist at Miami Navy Radio School gains advanced training awaiting active duty.

Lloyd Pfannebroker Pfannebecker la Jolla Calif Jannebecker Clifford Stocker California Gomer Stocker Robert A. Shelquist R. M Naval Radio School Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Miami Florida Robert Ralph Shelquist Moravia

Rockford Women Visit Relatives Here Over Weekend

Mrs. Vernon Kaster and Miss Reba Clark of Rockford came early Friday to visit relatives and friends. They left for home Sunday evening. Sunday afternoon visitors at the John Sufficool home included the Russell Eapy, John Clark, James Easter and Charles Broshar families and Homer and Wilbur Phillipa.

Vernon Kaster Reba Clark Rockford, Sr John Sufficool Russell Eapy John Clark James Easter Charles Broshar Homer Wilbur Phillipa

Eastern Star Benefit Party Planned by Moravia Chapter

The Moravia chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will host a benefit party starting at 8 20 p m on Thursday June 17 at the community building. Games include bridge rock and pitch and the event is open to the public.

Moravia The Order of Eastern Star

Card of Thanks from Albia area residents

Expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and to Albia and Moravian fire departments for extinguishing a recent blaze. Mentions Ralph Robinson and Levi Robinson families visiting Frank Vanitress in Albia. Notes returning relatives from Wheatland Wyoming and others from Minnesota Colorado and Oregon due to the death of Mrs. F A Reich.

Albia Moravian Ralph Robinson Levi Robinson Frank Vanitress Wheatland Wyo

Hilton Golden Anniversary Observed at Moravia Farm

Mr and Mrs William W Hilton celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and afternoon open house near Moravia. Their son Linnie Hilton and daughter in law also observed their seventh anniversary. The couple, long Iowa residents, previously lived in Osborne Kansas where Mrs Hilton was born, married there in June. They have three children and three grandchildren, plus a great grandchild. Dinner guests included extended family and friends, with numerous afternoon callers listed.

William W. Hilton Greenriver Osborne June Hilton Helen Horace Linnie Vesta Reeves Doyley Hampton James Hilton Ileta Reeves Donald Eugene Hampton

Moravia Band Dedicates Concert Amid Rainy Day Cancellations

Moravia Band members prepared to perform the concert despite last Saturday rain. The program featured marches and waltzes by McCaughey and others, with solos by Keifer Max Wren and praise for band spirit. Nearby residents Jack Broshar and Ruby Johnson highlight long study in band. Mary Wright and Donald MaCannon visited relatives.

America Carey Aero Club McCaughey MccCaughey Lawrence Fain Wheeler Mar Johnson Grofe Isle of Capri Tango—Frost Elena Polka Keifer Max Wren Merry Minstrels Friedman Moravia Des White Howe Ken- Maxine Smith Sington Arlene Paris F. W. BI Jack Broshar Ruby Johnson Jack

Young People Lead United Brethren Sunday School Program

Young attendees from United Brethren Sunday School directed Sunday evening Children’s Day at the church. Mrs Claude Wren and Mabel Coulson led the program committee. Recitations by a list of youngsters accompanied songs, instrumental numbers, and a choir performance. The Rev G M Talbott offered the opening prayer and benediction.

United Brethren Sunday School Claude Wren Mabel Coulson Jerry Luse Ronald VanZante Margaret Condra Marion Condra Vidal Hammond Richard Hawk Jerry Brown Carolyn Hawk Helen Davis Robert Albertson Wendell Condra Joan Callen Kathleen Halden Lois Albertson

Birthday Celebration for Charlotte Sufficool

Charlotte Belle Sufficool daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sufficool celebrated her third birthday Tuesday June 8 at her aunt Mrs Charles Broshar's home. Helping with cake and ice cream were her brother Paul and cousins Norma Roberta Clark and Carole Ronnie Broshar.

Charlotte Belle Sufficool John Sufficool Charles Broshar Paul Norma Roberta Clark Carole Ronnie Broshar

Auxili ary Will Elect Officers in Moravia Legion Unit

The Moravia Unit of the American Legion auxiliary will elect officers for the coming year on Tuesday, June 15, at the post home. Secretary Mrs. Lee Hiatt urged good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. John Bower and daughter of Ames visited here with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Schreiner for the funeral of Mrs. Bower’s brother, W. F. Homer.

Moravia American Legion Auxiliary Lee Hiatt John Bower Ames J. H. Schreiner Mr. Schreiner

Moravians plan civilian defense meeting in Moravia

Moravia residents are invited to a civilian defense preparation meeting at 8 p m Monday June 14 at Moravia public school. B B O Briant county commander says a city commander will be chosen and will appoint heads of defense departments. The aim is to educate residents on organizing defense amid blackout preparation urged by the United States army for Appanoose county.

AppRnoose Appanoose Couniry Farms Glen Birlingmair Counity Axtenale Moravian Moulton Exline Cincinnati Moravia William Gardner William H. Young Wayne P. Davia Farm Bureau Centerville Birlingmair Hourke B. Hickenlooper Congress Extension Service B. B. O’briant United States Army Appanoose County O'Briant

Graveside Services Held Here For Donald Simmons 14

Short graveside services for Donald Burdette Simmons 14 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Simmons of Tracey were held at Moravia cemetery with Rev Glade Yost officiating The death occurred Saturday at the home of his sister in Centerville Officials ruled no public funeral service due to precautionary measures Relatives traveled from Davenport Canterville Tracey Albia Udell and other nearby towns for the service Pallbearers named Leonard Palmer A W Donahoe Charles Jarvis Carson Jordan Arthur Van Dorin and Harold VanDorin

Donald Burdette Simmons Henry Simmons Tracey Moravia Glade Yost Donald Edgar Johnson Centerville Versal Paxton Donald Paxton Davenport Coy Luse Aubrey Walters Canterville Jim Ellis Dorothy Avis Convers George Kurr Orville Vance Jack Vernon Russell Marley Dukeman Read Ward

Double Eight Club Holds Year End Meeting at Centerville

Members of the Double Eight club met with Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar at Centerville Thursday evening for the last regular session of the year. Attending from Moravia were Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and visitors Mrs Bill Wakefield and Mrs Howard Evans. Officers recently elected were Mrs Emil Halden president and Mrs Cecil Coulson secretary and treasurer.

Double Eight Pearl Broshar Centerville Moravia Harold Mason Cecil Coulson Emil Halden Bert Turner Bill Wakefield Howard Evans

Mrs McDonough Hosts Progressive Club at Country Home

Mrs Garnet McDonough entertained the Progressive club members at her country home east of Moravia on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs G G Peterson Mrs Smith Tharp Mrs Gerald Morgan Mary Kathryn Veach and Janet Broshar.

Garnet McDonough Progressive Club Moravia G. G. Peterson Smith Tharp Gerald Morgan Mary Kathryn Veach Janet Broshar

Children's program at Wesley Chapel Sunday event

A children's program will be held at Wesley Chapel on Sunday June 18 at 8 p.m. The service is open to the public.

Wesley Chapel

W H Sandy of Brazil dies. Mrs Sara Sandy informed

Mrs Sara Sandy, of Brazil Indiana, learned Saturday that her husband W H Sandy died Friday night June 4. Mardeena Wilson left for an indefinite visit in the east planning trips to Arlington Virginia Washington D C and New York City.

Sara Sandy W. H. Sandy Brazil Ind Mardeena Wilson East Arlington, Va Washington, D. Bie New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Origan Mary Reich Minerva Powell Clarice Zent Josie Bradley Willie Sharpe Effie Cain Cora Wright Eunice Cummins Laura Dodd Wiliam. Pa Willie Jordan Owen Stauber Mary Dodd Garrett Horn Ella Reich Theresa Cummins Floella Hewitt Willie Cumming Elmer Zentz Hattie McCloud Charles Reeder Eddie Stauber Charles Hoffman Rufus Cummins Hiram Harn Albertine Cox William Horner D. E Courcae Methodist Felanette Uray United Brethren G. M. Talbott Rev. Pullman Rebekahs Gus Pfannebecker Cecil Russell Janet Peoria Ill Mrs. Russell Mr. Russell Sigourney Nora Irwin Mrs. Redding R. L. Brown and Sons of W. F. Hoxner Taylor Josephine McDonald Washington D. C Clyde McDonald Hlven McDonald Murdeena Wilson Misa Wilson Walter Hensen Brooklyn Truman Paxton Camp Hood Texas Rockford Eastern Star A. G. Turner Francis Reich Ortonville, Minn H. C. Reich Glenwood Springs Colo Keith Reich Independence Ore F. A. Reich Linnie Hilton James William Reeves Heta Dayla Hampton Ray Coates Blanche Arch Noble Mary Mae ‘Taylor Selah McDanel Mra Robert Luse Betty Ed Cline Patty Lou Ernest Hiatt Virginia Sandra Y. W. Munn Hazel Taylor Trenton McFall Tom Workman Martha Coulson C. Tucker Theo Miller John Morris Billy Taylor Mary Wright Donald MaCannon Numa Kenneth Coudru Charlotte Sufficool Kensington Club M. G. Luse Donald Simmons Broshars Mrs. McDonough
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