Moravia reminiscences and local history notes
Readers reflect on friendship during sorrow and recall Moravia’s past. The piece cites N. R. Ward’s postal card view of a square with street cars and airplanes, notes military promotions in North Ireland, and surveys Taylor township in Appanoose County with pioneers such as Lewis Hiatt, William Coulson, Aaron Taylor, James LaCroix, and others, drawing on 19th century settlement history and local farms.
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Moravia
N. R. Ward
Moravia Square
William Coulson
Tennessee
Margaret
Appanoose County
Taylor Township
James M. LaCroix
Bride
Joseph
Prather
Theosophilie Vierle
Conrad
North Carolina
Jefferson County
Stauber
Creech
Bitte Clancy
Tap Ughist
John
Eel Planey
Howard Derby Joins Navy in Pearl Harbor Aftermath
Howard H. Derby son of Mr and Mrs Algin Derby of Moravia joined 307 Iowa youths in an Ottumwa Sunday ceremony taking the navy oath in Central Park as part of a mass induction commemorating Pearl Harbor. He would have been a Moravia high school senior next year had he stayed in studies.
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Howard H. Derby
Algin Derby
North, Weat
Moravia
America
Pearl Harbor
Ottumwa
Central Park
mid-Pacific
Morayia High Achoo
Navy
Monroe County
Mediapolis Paper Purchases by Walden Smith
Walden T Smith former Moravia Union co-owner and Mediapolis schools superintendent has bought the New Era News in Mediapolis and will assume ownership June 22 The New Era announced the sale Smith plans to run the paper with minimal disruption to his school duties He offered to resign his three year contract or accept a one year extension at a reduced salary The school board chose to renew his one year contract keeping him as superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden T. Smith
H. K. Smith
Moravia Union
Xenenty
Mediapolis
Iowa
Eira News
New-Era
Andor
Smith
Board’ of Education
New Auto Stamps Now On Sale In Iowa Post Offices
Postmaster J D Minnes announced new federal automobile use tax stamps are on sale at Moravia and all Iowa post offices. Stamps cost a stated amount and must be paid by July 1 for the 1941 42 fiscal year. They are serially numbered and gum on the face with space on back to record make model serial number and vehicle state. Gasoline rationing may aid enforcement with the stamp as an identifying mark. Birmingham of Des Moines noted the Iowa P A’s guidance and suggested placing the stamp on the windshield upper right corner.
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Moravia
Iowa
J. D. Minnes
E. H. Birmingham
Des Moines
IO. P. A
Birmingham
Mrs J F Chambers Feted On Birthday
Mrs J F Chambers receives birthday honors at home with daughters M Ballew Blakesburg and P Hunter Moulton and M Wynes Albia hosting open house. Relatives Jessie Gillaspie Chugwater and Fanny Hiner attend. gifts and flowers present. sons Carl Pendleton Oregon and John Wichita Kans unable to attend due to illness. family news also notes visitor Virgil Hunt family Baraboo Wisconsin.
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Frank Chambers
Mra
Marlo Ballew
Moulton
Pearl Hunter
Blakesburg
Mildred Wynes
Albia
Chambers
Re Huna
Carll
Pendleton
Oregon
John
Wichita
Kans
Moravia Bride-To-Be Heulah Bishop Plans June Wedding
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Heulah Marguerite Bishop of Moravia to Robert Enelis Reeves of Des Moines. The ceremony will be at the Bishop home in Moravia on a Sunday evening in June.
General Glen C. Haynes Dies at Fort Madison
Brigadier General Glen C. Haynes, longtime Iowa legal figure and former state auditor, died Saturday at Fort Madison where he served as warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary. Funeral services were held Monday at Centerville Presbyterian Church, with many prominent military and political figures attending. He served in the Spanish American War and World War I, commanded Co. D of Centerville in the 168th Infantry Rainbow division, and later led state penitentiary reforms.
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Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Glen C. Haynes
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary
Gerf. Haynes
Co. 'D
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Good
State Penitentiary
Moravia
Co. D
Haynes
168Th Infantry
Rogers Reunion Near Moulton Brings 40 Relatives
The first Rogers reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Yates north of Moulton with more than 40 relatives attending. Guests included Frank Rogers and Georgia Cincinnati Pat James Theo Murdy Raymond Will Blosser Bert Swartz Justus Cox and daughter Naldare Robert and Roland Ransom Lester Murdy Norma Lee Udell Ross Rogers Ottumwa Cam Rogers Dick Miller Shelbina Marion Keeton Wendell Murdy John Albia Amanda Miller H N Underwood Paul Veach Unionville W Vi Murdy Leonard Palmer Floyd Ransom Judy Ann and Billy Moravia. A basket dinner was served at noon. Mrs Amanda Miller, 87, was the oldest family member present.
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Rogers
Ray Yates
Moulton
Frank Rogers
Georgia
Pat
James
Cincinnati
Theo, Murdy
Raymond
Will Blosser
Bert Swartz
Justus Cox
Naldare
Robert Ransom
Roland Ransom
Lester Murdy
Norma Lee
Udell
Ross Rogers
Ottumwa
Cam Rogers
Dick Miller
Shelbina
Marion Keeton
Wendell
Wendell Murdy
John
Albia
Amanda Miller
H .N. Underwood
Paul Veach
Unionville
W. Vi. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Floyd Ransom
Judy Annand
Billy
Moravia
FFA Boys Meet At School For Regular Session
About 20 members of the Future Farmers of America chapter met at the school building last Tuesday evening for their regular session. Members assisted by Mack Whicker John Laws Jr and Pearl Hiner worked on the sheep pin project under Mr Guatwiler. Mrs Jim Black a former Moravia resident was ill at St Joseph hospital Centerville with an illness. Mr and Mrs Carl Black and daughter Joan of Sigourney called on his mother Tuesday evening. Elgie Gillaspie of Chugwater Wyoming and their daughters visited. Nelson Patterson of Kayenne Wyoming arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Gillaspies' daughters and other relatives in the area.
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Future Farmers of America
Mr. Guatwiler
Mack Whicker
John Laws, Jr
Pearl Hiner
Jim Black
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Carl Black
Joan
Sigourney
A. Turner
Elgie Gillaspie
Chugwater
Wyo
Nelson Patterson
Kayenne
Gillaspie
Frank Chambers
George Hiner
Norton Points wed in Lancaster Missouri ceremony
Della Mae Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs William Norton of Moravia and Carl Edward Points were married September 2 1941 at the Christian Church minister's home in Lancaster Mo. Miss Margaret Clark and Mr Francis Turner attended the couple as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mize Della Mae Norton
William Norton
North of Moravia
Carl Edward Points
Minister of the Christian Church
Lancaster
Margaret’ Clark
Francis’ Turner
Army Names List From August Event Noted in Ledger
A long roster of individuals including ARMY BE, G FIRKIN, RICHARD L. BURECOOL, STANLEY W. SUFFI KENTON, HAROLDA FOGLE, MORRIS ROSSEAU, JOHN WM, HOWARD H. DERBY, N. BURDELL ROBERTS, HAROLD L. BOYER, PAUL E. BURNS, ARTHUR L. CASE, TH HIATT, GERALD EUGENE HAWK, LEN JOHNSON, WAYNE BLUMER, CARL PROCTOR, CLINTON BOARDMAN, B MOFFATT, LAIR HAROLD W. BROWN, MARINES MAX P. BUCKINGHAM, AST GUARD GEORGE VANDORIN, DONALD LOCKMAN, TROY LOCKMAN, DELBERT CALHOUN, CAN PADOR AL SYLVANDOR. The list appears in a dense block with no clear context or event details.
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Army BE
Richard Ll. Burecool
Stanley W. Suffi Kenton
Ool
Harolda
Ger Foglegona
Morris
Rosseau
John
Howard H. Derby
Army N. Burdell Roberts
Harold L. Boyer
Paul E. Burns
Arthur
L. Case
TH Hiatt
Gerald
Eugene Hawk
Zhane
George Vandorin
Donald Lockman
Troy Lockman
Delbert Calhoun
CAN Pador
Alb
Sylvandor
Foster Reunion Notice At Foster Schoolhouse
The annual Foster reunion will be held at Foster schoolhouse on Sunday June 14. A basket dinner will be held at noon. Former residents and friends are invited to attend.
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Foster
Pfannebecker Family Hosts Overful Day Gathering
Sigourney residents recount a busy weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pfannebecker hosting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pfannebecker and son from Davenport. The Townsend couple of Los Angeles announce the birth of daughter Mary Helen on June 4 at Queen of Angels Hospital, weighing pounds and nine ounces. Townsend is Veva Boshak of Moravia.
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Ae Fiahnebecker
Sigourney ‘Hursday
Gus Pfannebecker
Carl Pfannebecker
Davenport
Pfannebecker
Harold Hudgens
Mra
A. P. Townsend
HR Eee
Los Angeles
Mary Helen
Queen of the Angels Hospital
Los Ageles
Myre
Townsend
Veva Boshak of
Moravia
San Diego visitors stay with Albia residents
Mrs. Wendell Roberts and children Sharon Kaysnd and Mervyn Fred of San Diego California visited Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tillmont. Friday afternoon they visited Ethel Roberts home in Albia.
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Wendell Roberts
Sharon Kaysnd
Mervyn Fred
San Diego
California
Fred Tillmont
Tillmont
Ethel Roberts
Albia
Band Program Fanfare and Selections Displayed in Concert
A school band program presented a fanfare titled Iowa American Medley arranged by Mr Harris and featured pieces including Harvard Special by McCaughey, King Arthur by Thomas, Roses of Picardy by Wood, The Ramparts We Watch by Beecher, Deep Purple by DeRose, Princess of India by King, Carry Me Back To Old Virginny by Bland, I Hear A Rhapsody by Fargo, Colonel Bogey by Alford, and the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem.
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Mr. Harris
Harvard
McCaughey
Thomas
Picardy
Wood
Ramparts
Beecher
DeRose
Qverture
India
King
Old Virginny
Fargos
Colonel Bogey
Alford
Local Lodges Plane Centerville Conclave For June 26
Moravia Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan cooperation for a large gathering in Centerville on June 26. An expected Grand Sire Class of 100 will include Moravia candidates, with about 1000 attendees plus grand lodge notables. A. C. Cherry, past grand master of Yowa, has worked with locals on event details. The day includes a banquet, class conduct, and a public address at the courthouse park.
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Moravia Odd Fellow
Rebeka
Centerville
Moravia
Grand Lodge
A. C. Cherry
Yowa
Haseen
Lodge
Court House Park
Shower honors Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr at Felton home
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Sr honored Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr with Mrs Margery Scott and Mrs Helen Tadlock assisting. Guests included many local families and friends, sharing pie and coffee after opening gifts. Bruce Gardner left for Ames or nearby work during summer break. Mrs Gardner stays with her parents.
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Harry Felton
Margery Scott
Helen Tadlock Naoring
J. L. Dodd
Betty Wilson
Howard Whisler
Carolyn
Scott
Maxine
Charlotte
Lois Jean
Jack
Junior
Billy Joe
Charlie Smith
L. GC. Felton
Donald
Land
Lester Smith
Marguerite
Betty
Frank Wilson
John
Paul
Ted Broshar
Jeans
Floyd
Virgil
Winston DuVall
Helen
Harry Glick
Tosie Charity
Grant Tadlock
Imogene
Basil
Larry
Toe
Irene
Glen Burns
Obe Burns
Mildred Chompson
Gabe Johnson
Berneice
Harry Felton, Jr
Cass] Hamilton
Happy Marrie
Mardeena Wilson Receives Diploma From I W C
Mardeena Wilson daughter of R C Wilson of Moravia received her diploma and standard elementary certificate at Mt Pleasant commencement on Monday June 7 after two years at Iowa Wesleyan college She graduated with the century class Lieutenant General H H Arnold spoke and was present with Mr and Mrs R C Wilson and their sons Trenton and Jay plus Frank Turner and Margaret Burton
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Mardeens Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Moravia
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Wesleyan College
Eslinger Memorial Services Held at Eslinger Cemetery
Memorial Day services were held at Eslinger cemetery on Sunday at 2 p m with Mrs Emma Angel in charge. The program included songs, readings by local youths, a reading on the origin of Memorial Day, vocal duets, and a benediction by Rev Mr Cunningham. Attendees from nearby towns noted. weather kept crowds smaller than usual. The Eslinger cemetery association elected officers the first Sunday in May.
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Eslinger Cemetery
Emma Angel
America
Angel
Eslinger
Vera Sinclair
R. A. E. Cunningham
Blakesburg Methodist Church
Carolyn Hawk
Bobby Wilson
Rita Easter
Dena Roberts
Lois Hawk
Evelyn Davis
Richard Hawk
John Dille
Fred Tilmont
Mary Dille
Moravia
Gus Hiatt
Clair
Hiattaville
Dave Chedister
Methodist Dinner Menu Wednesday June 17
Methodist congregation menu lists Dressing Baked Chicken Gravy Parsleyed New Potatoes Creamed Pena Green Salad Bread Butter Jelly Victory Cake Coffee served Wednesday June 17 with a community dining tone.
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Methodist
Centerville Horse Show Aids Red Cross Fundraiser
Dr and Mrs Leffert announce the Lady Esther Stables show at Centerville High School stadium Friday June 12 at 8 pm. Net proceeds go to the Red Cross with seat prices from 20 to 50 cents. The event promises a bigger and better program featuring gaited and fine harness classes along with three patriotic cavalcades and multiple exhibitions.
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Leffert
Centerville
Lady Esther Stables
Centerville High School
Red Cross
Minnes Reports Large War Stamp Purchases
Postmaster J. D. Minnes notes rising war stamp and bond sales. May stamps totalled 284.85 at Moravia. March led with 358.76. April 245.45, February 184.50, January 99.70. May bonds at the local post office reached 3150.00 with denominations including 26, 50, 100 and 600 dollar notes. Early June also shows strong bond activity.
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J. D. Minnes
Moravia
Winston DuVall Honored At Dinner Sunday
Mrs. Winston DuVall entertained friends and relatives Sunday June 7 to honor her husband's birthday anniversary. Those present were Mrs. Alta Comer and Laughter of Bunch, Paul Stafford of Burlington, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry DuVall of Moravia. The afternoon was spent in visiting.
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Winston DuVall
Alta ‘Comer
Bunch
Paul Stafford
Burlington
Harry DuVall
Moravia
Moravia Legion Auxiliary Hosts Friendship Party
Moravia Unit American Legion Auxiliary invites mothers wives sisters and sweethearts of active service members to a Friendship Party at the Legion Home this Wednesday afternoon. The event honors those connected to the armed forces and aims to provide a social gathering and support.
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Moravia
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Proclamation On Flag Day 1942 by Iowa Governor
Governor Geo A Wilson proclaims Sunday June 14, 1942 as FLAG DAY and designates the prior week as Flag week. He urges public display of the American flag and allied nations flags, ceremonies, and civic observance to honor the flag and reinforce citizenship and patriotism in Iowa.
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Iowa
George A. Wilson
The
United States
Geo. A. Wilson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice At Home
Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet on June 16 at the Home. Election of officers will be conducted and attendance is desired.
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Legion Auxiliary
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North Ireland
Max Martin
Co. G
183Rd ‘Infantry
Pvt
Clell Coffin
Medical Corps
St Lewis
Washington
Clell
Appanoose ‘County
Edward Callen
Reuben Denny
Preston Underwood
Edward Callén
Union
Douglas
Chariton
Buck Creek
Lewis Hiatt
Rachel
O. A. Hiatt
Hiatt
Aaron _ ‘Taylor
van Buren Countiy
Section 17
Aston Luse
Taylor Townnie
Appangose
m.Hesour
George
Neven Yeaya
Daniel P
Jane
Joseph Stauber
Howard Derby
Walden Smith
Mediapolis Newspaper
J. F. Chambers
Virgil Hunt
Baraboo, Wisconsin
J. J. System
Beulah
Fort Madison
Norton
Marines
Max P. Buckingham
Oskaloosa
Loyal Welch
Mark Allen
Clark Hellyer
Wayne Allen
Calvin Rumley
Forrest Purvis
Francis Purvis
Delmar Dowd
Gene Judge
Bob Boyer
Dick Johnson
Paul Baldwin
Tom Robb
Robert Gladfelder
Laverne Rumiley
Bruce Gardner
Usceole
Surmer
Mrs. Gardner
C. D. DuVall
Mardeena Wilson
Denny Homerin
Ray McCloud
Staan Mehr
Mrs. C,'N
Jyauig Smith
Minnes
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