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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
3
A long letter from Roscoe Louisiana comments on army training and daily routines, asks about guards, rain and mud, and recalls a local fire scene. It notes heavy rain in Iowa by comparison, mentions gardening, a bathing suit, and community schooling, with reflections on soldiers and hometown life.
Mrs. G T Harn, a long time member of the Moravia Chapter BE, was honored for fifty years of continuous membership. Worthy Matron Mrs Lorane Halden presented her with a fifty year certificate. Harn has held many chapter offices and served as Worthy Matron, now part of the Past Matrons club.
Julia Cooper daughter of Centerville residents Mr and Mrs Frank Cooper married Glenn Seeds son of Mr and Mrs George Seeds of Newton in Centerville Christian church. Rev H E Trimble officiated in the presence of immediate families. The couple will reside near Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs BE C Long announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Doyle E Hampton. The wedding is planned for June 15 in Sioux City Iowa.
Monroe County Farm Bureau AAA and FSA sponsor a one day soil tour on Thursday June 12 leaving Albia at 8 30 am in paid autos. about 100 miles and 11 townships visited focus on conservation practices and crops at farms including Himelick Hunter Reddish Sandifer Hawk Scieszinaki Morrissey and others with lunch at Moravia and quarry near Melrose.
Donald Darby was elected head of the Moravia High School alumni association at Friday's business session, with Mrs Janchen Winslet as first vice president and other officers named. About 1500 attended the successful annual gathering, guests included the 1941 class, and toastmaster Darby led an evening of program, dancing, and refreshments served by the Legion Auxiliary and 1942 class members.
The local Masonic lodge conferred the second degree on John Gray of Melcher. Guests from surrounding areas attended the ceremony as Gray nears advancement toward master status in recent weeks.
A patchwork of brief, puzzled remarks and vague incidents. A local woman questions fatigue attire mistaken for nightwear while a Missug figure comments on weather delaying Moravia Union mail. A quirky snapshot of everyday life with scattered names and spots.
A blaze at Success Barber and Beauty Supply in Moravia early Monday damaged the rear room and contents, with total losses estimated over 2 million dollars. Jack McDonough sustained leg burns as flames spread from a treated solution near a gasoline stove. he received first aid then hospital observation. Moravia and Albia fire departments, aided by town officials, contained the fire after bottles of formaldehyde burst, with insurance covering part of the loss to the company’s four-store room facility serving a national mail order business.
W. S. Norton praised the Moravia Union classified ad for its effectiveness as he sold sheep worth 500 dollars at what he deemed a favorable price. The 10 cent advertisement aided the farm sale and reflected strong demand for livestock.
The June 14 1941 band concert featured works including Americah Medley Diplomacy Parles Vous Pilgrims Chorus Villa and Star Spangled Banner. Beginners Natalie Duff Delma June Véach Bill Harria Beaunita Main plus a full Des Moines trip funded by the Register Tribune for senior members. A new music room chart tracks weekly lesson progress and excused absences.
Reverend T J Zike began studies at Drake University in Des Moines on Monday. He serves as pastor of the United Brethren church in Moravia. During his absence his wife Vera Zike will handle his parsonage duties and church appointments. He plans to spend weekends in Moravia.
Moving to West Everett Watkins announces a Saturday afternoon public sale of household goods. He plans to join family in California where he expects employment, after leaving his Wabash division job. The move aims to support Mrs. Watkins health and stay near her parents.
Alvin W. Donahoo, son of Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo of Moravia, graduates from Iowa State College with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education at the June commencement. He previously finished Moravia high school in 1987 and has several job offers as a vocational agriculture instructor in Iowa high schools, with no decision yet made.
D Coltrain recounts a May 26 F H A field trip from Moravia to Des Moines with sponsor Mrs Cory. Stops included Swift Packing Plant Historical Building City Market Bishop’s Cafeteria H O radio Youngkers Regis ter Tribune Tone Spice Wonder Bread and a Knoxville supper.
Otha Lee DuVall daughter of Mr and Mrs C D DuVall of Moravia assists at Sheriff Jack Bailey office in Centerville. She began Monday morning for a four to six week temporary period as a special clerk taking driver license applications. Monday saw a long line of applicants waiting.
The Rev. Mr. Brown travels to Atlantic to attend the Iowa Des Moines annual conference in session this week. Mrs. Brown and the couple’s sons Edward and Robert stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Dietz in Burlington for the week.
Mrs F A Boyer announces the marriage of her granddaughter Vivian Sutcliffe to Clyde Hostens of Moline Illinois. The ceremony was in Davenport on May 10 with attendants Erline Hostens and Donald Sutcliffe. The bride attended Moravia High School and has lived in Moline for two years. They will reside at 215 Green Street Dayton Ohio where the bride is employed and an apprenticeship.
Weather permitting the Moravia n s will face the Ottumwa Merchants on the local softball field Friday evening June 18. The Merchants, city champions at Ottumwa for two years, promise a strong game as Morrell's Fresh Meat club is expected to join on June 17. Admission is five cents with children under 10 admitted free.
Repair work is in progress at the Corner Cafe with a new floor being laid and remodeling and redecorating planned.
C A Burton master of Antiquity Lodge No 252 Moravia travels to Council Bluffs Iowa to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa sessions which continue through Thursday with Burton among attending officers and delegates.
Rev Clifford Ott bids farewell as he leaves the Iconium Methodist Circuit. Mr and Mrs Trenton Gladfelder Mr and Mrs Lin Hilton attend the Sunday service to hear his final message. Ott and wife host at their home with coffee wafers and social time. Donald Whitehead also visits. The group departs wishing the Otts success in their new work.
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening June 17. Officers will be elected during the session.
Swiss steak with brown gravy parsleyed new potatoes dreamed new peas beets corn cheese board boring sal salad about bread pie jelly coffee and served by the cathedral choir meal listing with traditional dishes and beverage options for a Wednesday dinner service.
The article lists several attendees including Irene Rogers Doris Rouse Tmogens Tadlock Veletta Tarbell Char Townsend Jean Yeach Carolyn Welter and Mary Marie Williams. Mothers present were Mrs Mc Crory Mrs Brown Mrs Beaty Mrs Boyer Mrs DuVall Mrs Rogers Misa Brown and Mrs De joule.
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