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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
3
The text outlines a Treasury effort to raise payroll savings for war bonds with targets on family income and local canvassing. It cites slogans, counties and a push to reduce inflation and win victory, while noting subscription reminders and a humorous anecdote about a found $5 bill.
Moravia Troop 40 earned two of three blue ribbons at the Appanoose County camporee in Centerville over the weekend. The troop, formed in April, competed against three Centerville troops in events like rope climbing, signaling, knot tying, and first aid while amassing four firsts and three seconds across seven contests. A full Camporee report by the scout attended appears on page three under Scout Bugle.
Womens Society of Christian Service officers of the Methodist church speak at a cooperative dinner and meeting on Wednesday June 23 at the church. Mrs Leonard Palmer chairs the event with Mrs Alfred Carlson outlining the theme Out in the Fields With God. musical numbers by Mrs D E Bishop and Mrs George Winslet. afternoon reports focus on the Soong family of China featuring Madame Chiang Kai Shek and Ruby Burns Tarr. guest speakers include Mrs W B Hayes Centerville Ottumwa district president and Mrs Justine Speers Centerville district recording secretary.
Georgianna Winsler entertained five friends at a 2 PM gathering Monday at her home. Guests included Marilyn Hiatt Delma June Veach Mary Rose Main Patricia Ann Halden and Virginia.
The Rev BE Pullman, Moravia Methodist pastor, was returned for a third year after the 12th annual Iowa Des Moines conference session in Des Moines. He noted church responsibilities at home and for national service, cited rising local and benevolent giving, and discussed pastoral adjustments as ministers left for chaplaincy or retirement. Mrs C M McFatridge served as Moravia church delegate.
A group of friends and relatives met at the Hert Rinehart home Tuesday evening to honor Pvt. John Rinehart, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Rinehart, just back after 18 months in Puerto Rico. He departed for South Carolina Wednesday as the crowd enjoyed cookies rolla doughnuts and coffee.
Mrs Fred Blumer entertained friends at a June birthday dinner at her home. Afternoon ice cream and cake followed, with Mrs Emery Coltrain also celebrating. Guests included Mrs Mary Burns, Mr and Mrs Glen Burns and daughter Dorothy Marie, Mr and Mrs Emery Coltrain and Iona Joe Donnie Paul Dean Jimmy Charles Howard, and Mr and Mrs Clell Blumer.
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Harry Tisue north of town visited Sunday evening bringing freezers of ice cream to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Claude Hawk and Lois, Carolyn and Richard, Warren Rouse and Carl Richard, Rex Tisue, Dan Speers and Jerry Tuttle. Also noted: A. W. Donahoo family called to Lincoln Nebr for the illness of F. Ed. Donshoo.
Moravia's Kensington club held its last afternoon meeting of the year on Thursday June 11 at the home of Mrs. H H Pabst. The gathering was spent socially.
Church notices list services at Wesley Chapel with worship and church school times led by D E Bishop and Harry Phillips. The Wesley Chapel W8C58 group postponed Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs Mary Meadows as hostess.
The notice lists church events with United Brethren G M Talbott as pastor. Church School at 10:00 am led by Carl Vanfante, worship at 10:50 am, and evening service at 8:00 pm.
Former pupils of Vosburg school met for their annual reunion at the school house on Thursday June 10. Attendance was the smallest in the event’s history due to bad roads. Ruth O. Miller led as secretary. Officers elected: Wayne Thompson president Mary Gillappie vice president Ruth O. Miller secretary Gilbert Callen treasurer. Several committees named for next year. Notable honorees included teachers and pupils from 50 years ago and local service men.
Mrs. Ralph Tuttle was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge in Moravia at a Monday evening meeting at the I. C. O. F. hall. Mrs. William Gardner became vice grand, Mrs. Roscoe Pennington secretary, and Mrs. C. A. Turner treasurer. Installations set for July 6 followed a covered dish luncheon and social hour. Lester Brain visited Centerville Tuesday.
In Moravia the library dedicates a service flag listing about 200 local service members during a Wednesday ceremony. Library board officers are reelected. gifts and renovation plans discussed. a July 4 community gathering is planned.
This concert highlights American composers and patriotic works aligned with Flag Day and Bunker Hill Day themes. It features national anthems, march medleys arranged by Paul Yoder, and performances by student soloists as well as updates on study progress for Virginia De Boyle Richard Smith and David Pullman.
Approximately 400 persons attended the funeral for Mrs. E. F. Wilson at Moravia Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. B. E. Pullman led service. burial followed in Moravia cemetery with pallbearers named. Many relatives and friends traveled from nearby towns including Des Moines, Albia, Osceola, Corydon, Ottumwa, Woodward, Prairie du Lac, and Centerville.
Chariton township organized a new 4-H club in Appanoose county on Monday, June 7, at the Dell Hellyer home with Charles C. Greenlee guiding the group. Officers include Dick Hellyer as leader and James Nash as assistant. Russell Overturt as president. Clark Hellyer, vice president. Mark Allen, secretary treasurer. Benny Main, reporter. Charter members listed are Ronald and Kenneth Landgreba and Roy Gene Main. Popcorn was served after the meeting. visitors included Dell and Mrs Hellyer, Hazel Hellyer, and Mrs William Schneider.
Patricia Ann Halden celebrated her 11th birthday on Thursday June 10 hosting 10 friends for games in the afternoon. Guests included Dorothy Brown Mary Rose Main Lois Hawk Georgianna Winsler Marilyn Hiatt Edna Mae Luse Oneita Whicker Virginia Carter Delma June Veach and her sister Kathleen. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served and Patricia received many gifts from her friends.
At Harvey Main’s closing out sale on Thursday June 10 the goat drew 72 purchases. Each buyer re donated the animal to the Red Cross after winning it, bringing $182.60. Auctioneers were Burgher and Peterson. The buyer list includes Ed Boland Frank son W E Monley D Wilson Tobe Reed and many others.
The column reports William Callen arriving safely in England and Francis Coffin visiting from Fort Lewis with his parents. Sergeant Noel Bratshi also visits his parents in Exline during furlough. John M. Jarvis, in Seattle, is listed in the air corps. August Morris, a navy machinist, has been transferred to San Diego after rising to chief petty officer.
The Rogers descendants held a second reunion at the Leonard Palmer home with over 50 relatives attending. Rain forced the basket dinner indoors after plans to meet at Moravia park, with many listed relatives from Centerville Udell Al bia Moulton Monroe and nearby areas joining friends and cousins for the event.
Henry Simmons, 18th section foreman on the Wabash at Tracy, returned Wednesday night to Moberly hospital where he has been a patient since March 26 for major burns on his right hand and foot. He had been released in June due to his son Donald Simmons’s illness and death and stayed with his parents, Mr and Mrs Edgar Simmons, during his recovery.
Women of the United Brethren church missionary society met with Mrs. Charles Coffin Friday to discuss A Pan-American Highway. Mrs. John Dille led the business session while Mrs. William Burns led. Mrs. Burton Tarr summarized Rim of the Caribbean during a West Indies visit, and Mrs. Dille read a prayer poem. The group plans to study Nehemiah in June.
Mrs M B Tisue, long ill at her son and daughter in law Harry and Mrs. Tisue’s home north of town, was moved Saturday to the home of her daughter Mrs Cass Hamilton. Mrs Josie Charity of Moulton had been helping care for her and returned home Saturday.
Mrs G Golisher hosted the Past Matrons club at her home on a Wednesday afternoon in June for the organization’s regular June meeting.
B. B. O Briant warned Moravia Monday night that leaving lights on could turn the town into an enemy landmark. He said civilians must run the army designed defense locally, with Wayne P. Davis named city commander. Plans will recruit workers, air raid wardens, and messengers from the Moravia Boy Scouts for the blackout program.
Ellanor 8, Sewell of Skidmore Missouri has been elected English and speech instructor at Moravia high school for the coming year. Superintendent William H. Young announced this morning. Sewell will replace Dennis K. McDonald who resigned this spring after two years here. She has five years teaching experience, previously at Perry Missouri. She holds a BS in English from Maryville State Teachers College and a BFA from Horner Conservatory. She also has an MEd in guidance and speech from the University of Missouri.
Unit 361 of the American Legion auxiliary in Moravia elected new officers Tuesday night. Mrs. H. K. Smith was named president with Mrs. C. M. McFatridge as first vice president and Mrs. Leonard Palmer as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs. John Veach secretary, Mrs. Chester Broshar treasurer, Mrs. Lee Hiatt historian, Miss Muie Waughop chaplain, and Mrs. Bert Turner sergeant at arms.
Relatives have learned that Mrs H Neer of Petaluma Calif is critically injured from a June 5 car collision involving another vehicle. She is the former Miss Jastine Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Earnest W Boyd who once lived in Moravia. Mrs Neer recently visited her cousin Mrs Fanshen Winsler.
Miss Margaret Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Burton left Wednesday June 9 for Long Beach California to visit her aunt Mrs W W Harter and other relatives and friends She expects to be gone most of the summer.
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