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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
3
The note reflects unusually cool weather with overcoats in summer, remarks on lasting wealth to July 4, and praises longtime residents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harris as they plan to leave Moravia. It includes a navy recruitment appreciation from Truman Jones and a child’s letter from Gary Gene Tharp to his father in the Navy, describing Moravia and family ties.
G. G. Peterson arrived in Moravia early this week to assume duties as administrator supervisor in the Moravia schools. He succeeds Wilbur Harris who resigned after four years with the music department. Peterson, 24, has a BA in music from Colorado State College of Education and has taught in St Francis Kansas for three years. He is married with a baby son and will be joined by his wife and child from Denver soon. Harris will assist this week as Peterson begins directing the department. Plans show the Harrises leaving Moravia this week.
Mr and Mrs Zell Callen hosted a family dinner Thursday evening in observance of the 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ester Woodcock and Mr and Mrs Callen. Attending were Mrs Claire Spencer the mother and Betty and Bobby Woodcock of Albia and Marle and Joan Callen.
Scott Tucker, former Corydon oil worker, was inducted from Wayne County last week and is spending a short furlough with his father E. C. Tucker near Moravia before reporting to Des Moines for training. Previously rejected, he was reclassified and called up a second time.
Dorothy Louise Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Morrison of 1249 Wellington avenue Chicago Illinois married Robert Rueschaw son of Mrs Lester Bullis of Chicago in a single ring ceremony read by Rev Harle at the bride’s parents home on Saturday evening June 6 1942 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ralph Rueschaw A reception followed in the home with a two tier cake and tea roses the couple later moved to their apartment at 8438 North Greenview Mrs Rueschaw is the granddaughter of Mrs E A Luse of Moravia and Wm I Morrison of Unionville.
At Wednesday night’s library board session in the Community Building all officers were reelected. Names include Mrs. Fred Blumenstock president and Mrs T Gardner vice president. A pre nuptial courtesy at the Blumenstock home honored Beulah Bishop before her Sunday wedding. Kensington club members and husbands attended, with gifts exchanged and a high score won by Mr Bohs.
The Moravian Unit of the Legion Auxiliary reports the annual officer election results. The American installation of officers will occur at the unit's next meeting.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United brethren church postpones their meeting to Friday at Forest Mae. Mrs Hammond and Mrs McDonough led the group. The Progressive Club hosted members at a tea in Albia, with refreshments provided.
Fourteen organizations sponsor committees aiding a new library opened February 1941. Donors include Professor Pease with 100 books and the Women's club of Centerville with 206. About 5,719 books have circulated, and volunteers cover monthly librarianship.
Moravia and Iowa service stations answer President Roosevelts call to collect scrap rubber. Stations report large quantities received since June 15 and urge public to dig out discarded rubber items for donation or sale at one cent per pound. Proceeds fund war service agencies while supporting national rubber stockpile.
Mrs. J. E. Sharp of Centerville spent Sunday with friends here in Moravia Union. The group included Mrs. Hollings of Albia, Dennis McDonald from Moravia Schools who read Our Town, Rex Rinehart and his guitar, Wilbur Harris with his musical groups, and Laura Duncan, librarian at the Albia Library.
G. G. Peterson becomes Fort Morgan Colorado band director and invites students to join. The band needs flutes violins and other instruments while bass section is light after multiple graduates. School-owned instruments are loaned free. community support praised as band and music groups continue through the year.
Harold Hudgens becomes the new route man for Swift and Company at the Moravia plant, succeeding Dale Parry who resigned a few days ago.
The U S Navy now allows enlistment with imperfect eyesight and teeth. Vision is set at 16/20 or 6/20 in each eye with no glasses, and teeth must be adequate for biting and eating. About 75 percent of prior rejections were due to teeth or eyes, but many applicants can reapply at Iowa recruiting stations.
Moravia area notes report more local youths now abroad for military service. John Gashwiler and four Future Farmer boys competed in Des Moines with Cary earning a ribbon as a high ranking judge. Letters describe Marblehead and Lexington actions, with Sufficool and Kenton surviving major sea battles and Boardman and Moffatt youths reaching Australia and India respectively.
Rev E L Pullman is assigned to Moravia and Wesley Chapel Methodist churches for a second year as appointments were read at the Iowa De Moines conference closing in Mt Pleasant. Reappointments include Hustad to Iconium Circuit and multiple pastors such as Wilson Blakesburg Cunningham Center ville Hicks Albia Harp Morylton Gonzales Mystic Rowe AveryKeota Behrens Milton Fix Collins Smith Ft Des Moines Decker Keota Zerbe Fremont Nye Osceola Trinity Sneed Shenandoah Hillsdale Pacific Junction
Mora via kittenball league announces two league games to be played at the Mora school grounds Friday evening. Four local teams are ready to start, with the first game slated for 8 o clock. Out of town teams may be scheduled later.
The Society Horse Show sponsored by Lady Esther Stables of Centerville was postponed due to weather. It will be staged Friday evening at Centerville school stadium. Mr and Mrs Murdy visited relatives in Moulton on Sunday.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs conclave in Centerville features a 6 40 p m banquet. Moravia members must reserve by June 19 with Mrs Nell Utterback. Grand Sire Lyon Irwin and Grand Master M O Fouts head the principal talks. Centerville lodges prepare to host a large crowd and accept candidates for initiation in the Grand Sire Class.
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