21 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
1
The article weighs whether to adopt peacetime conscription, outlining arguments on both sides. It notes polling influence on lawmakers, emphasizes the role of public opinion, and recalls Pearl Harbor as a catalyst for military training debates. It argues leaders heed constituents when deciding policy.
Observer notes new imitation brick siding on Moravia Tele phone Co office enhancing its curb appeal. Property sale of Lester Brain property to W. H. Johnson of Success Barber and Beauty Supply. Local chatter includes a bond sales record and light speculation on spring weather and planting. Readers share garden harvests and local trades, with bouquets and lettuce gifted by neighbors.
A stream of social visits and family activity is noted from Maple Grove and Centerville. Imogene Tadlock had tonsils removed in Centerville and returned home then to work soon after. The week includes many calls, visits, and local News notes involving Crestani Tadlock Arnold and Dowd families among others.
Kinser Valley reports Kinser Valley by George R Darby. Son and father business callers in Albia Thursday afternoon. Father's day visitors at the Russell Darby home were his parents sister and his wife's father. George R Darby was an afternoon caller. George R Darby and the Zell Zayusen family in Albin Monday. Clarence Caster of Clinton came Saturday for a 86 hour furlough with his folks here. About two inches of rain fell Friday afternoon and night about 9 quarter of an inch fell Sunday evening. LeRoy Wilson clearing trees and brush in the road south of our house. It improves the looks quite slot. George R Darby and LeRoy ae.
Unionville society notes visiting relatives and travelers. Dayton Gates moved from Ottumwa naval base to Shoemaker naval air station in California. Clarence Greene of Middletown Iowa spends four weeks with family. Elvin Richmond and Billy Howard of Ottumwa visited parents. Ruth Allender left for Evanston Illinois for weeks with her niece. Fonda and Sandra Morrison spend two weeks at William Morrison home. Mrs. Pearl Porter visits Udell daughter Lazelle Strunk family. New pastor Rev Lacey HA Thompson from Pulaski meets United Methodist W.S.C.S. at church as he serves Moulton church. he and family will move after Mrs Thompson recovers from mumps. American Legion members attend dinner at Centerville VFW hall. Various local dinners and visits detailed. Subscription to Moravia Union noted as a welcome gift.
A reflective weekly column humorously excuses delayed writing as Monday returns each week. The piece meanders through chores and small rural details including crops, pigs, chickens, and weather, ending just before 7 a.m.
Mrs. M. E. Boardman hosted guests including Mrs. Curtis Burton and Master Sergeant Richard Burton. Deena Lee Robinson returned from a two week visit with aunts in Ottumwa and near Indianola. Families from Boardman and Darby households visited, with more locals calling on F. E. Robinson and DeLong. Jean and Eddy Cormeny planned harvest work in Kansas, while Max McCay and son Cary made business calls in Centerville.
A long list of residents from Rock Island Illinois to Centerville and Albia attend numerous dinners, visits, and social events at various homes including the Easter, Boyer, Moffitt, Whicker, O'Conner, and Clark households. Attendees include Jimmie Clark US Navy, Delmont Moffitt family, Roy Hiatt, Florica Moffitt, Veril Broshar, and John Sufficool, with notes on horse show attendance and Father’s Day remarks.
Beverly Wood and family hosts visitations with Ot tumwa trip and Sunday gatherings. Neighbors, including Gene Boyer, Ray Boyer, Mrs Cleaver, and Clara Morrison, share meals. Rev. Riley from Fulton joins revival at Seymour’s Baptist church with Rev. Cleston. Kenny Tadlock and others visit Centerville and Moravia during the week.
The Editor's Mail shares a heartfelt poem by a Moravia area writer, thanking fathers and honoring a man named John Hiatt living near Hiatteville. It reflects on loss, admiration, and gratitude for those who aid the community, urging enduring thanks amid sorrow.
Franklin residents and relatives across Albia Centerville and Iconium were seen visiting and calling Tuesday through Saturday. The gatherings included Mrs. John Moffatt with sister Mrs. Frank Cox and Lois Swift from Washington DC visiting Coy Swift and Janet Kay, plus Argo and Haver families meeting in several small town stops. Various locals attended a horse show in Centerville and the Iconium store opening, with multiple drop bys at Hugh McFatridge and Henry Elliott homes.
Traffic lightened Urbana Township 4 H clubs met with Wilsons and a shower at the home of the recently wed Mrs Ernest Horn. Families and friends visited R A Faber, Carl Coop, and W A Wilson homes. Sunday visits included the West and Crawley families and Lake Wapello outing.
Community notes report funeral attendance for Dr J N Martin in Unionville Missouri. Multiple Upland area residents visit, host, or help with chores and farming tasks including strawberry picking. Casual Sunday visits include Hawk Reid and Mearl Walter families, with various relatives staying in Centerville Ottumwa Newton and Center ville areas.
A stream of visits and small gatherings fills a column from Iconium and nearby towns. Mrs. Simon Tarr and Mrs. Minnie Rinehart visited with relatives in Teonium and Centerville while Rosa Beaty made trips to Marshalltown and Minneapolis origin. The new Iconium merchants welcomed crowds on their Saturday opening, and residents shared hospitality at various homes, with many trips and arrivals noted including Roy Sheldon and Charley Argo’s car sale.
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