Court of Honor Scouts Attend Moravia District Event
Moravia scouts accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Obidon Fred Hammond Scout master Troy Adams and others attended the District Court of Honor at Moultot Thursday June 14. Advancements and medals were awarded to several scouts including Eisenhower award nominees. A August Court of Honor is planned in Moravia with preparations for a July 4th service flag dedication and the upcoming Moravia Fall Festival tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John Obidon
Fred. Hammond
Troy Adama
H. K. Smith
Moultot
Eisenhower
Gene Boyer
Richard Mith
Bill Brashar
Jack Brashar
Geotie Tracy
John Hiner
John Wilson
Bill Harris
Max Hammond
Hoyt
McKern
Eugene McCrory
Skip Brashar
Jack Broshar
Billie Broshar
Ronald Broshar
Charles Burton
Roy Cleater
Don Sears
Hoyt McKern
Richard Smith
George Tracy
Bill Harrin
Karl Tuttle
Chet Broshar
Fred Hammond
Ted Dahler
Troy Adams
L. F. Bisby
Richard Veach
Tenativa
Scouts to hold outdoor meeting Thursday night
Moravia Boy Scouts Troop 40 plan an outdoor meeting at Frank Wilson site tonight. Scoutmaster Troy Adams asks all scouts to meet at the community building at 7:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boy Scouts
Frank Wilsong
Troy Adams
Ice Cream Social Honors Sailor at Sufficool Home
John Sufficool and family hosted an ice cream social Monday for Jimmie Clark S 2 c who finished boat training at Great Lakes. Attendees included Clark family from Rockford Illinois and relatives Kaster Bro shar Cochran and others from Centerville. The Clarks left Tuesday for Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sufficool
Jimmie Clark
S. 2
Great Lakes
John Clark
Reba
Ramona
Roberta
Norma
Rockford
James Kaster
Veri
Mra
Vernon Kaster
Johnnie
Charles Broshar
Carol
Ronnie
Claire
Phyllis
Patty Kaster
Ray Cochran
Centerville
Clark
Father's Day Dinner Honors William Espy
Mr and Mrs Ostie Whicker hosted a cooperative dinner on Sunday June 17 honoring Mrs Isal Grwin and a list of attendees from Centerville Melrose Udell Blakesburg Moravia and Moravia included Mr and Mrs Earl Espy and family Mr and Mrs Mansel Tarbell and sons Mrs Faye Paxton and baby Mrs Pearl Boyer and Gene all of Moravia and Cen terville relatives and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Espy
Ostie Whicker
Wm. Espy
Frank O’conner
Norris
Kenneth O'Conner
Gary
Sharon
Earl Espy
Centerville
Isal Grwin
Mansel Tarbell
Melrose
Faye Paxton
Baby
Blakesburg
Milo Walker
Udell
Pearl Boyer
Gene
Moravia
Interesting letter from Corporal Jarvis homeward
Mr and Mrs Charles Jarvis received several letters from their son Corporal John M Jarvis. The latest dated June 6 describes slower mail from Agora to Cairo, duty and layovers, a C 47 trip with one gear problem, and routine in camp with meals and showers noted as fair to improving. Deena Roberta of Des Moines visited her aunt Mrs Fred Fillng at Returday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarvis
Cpl
John M. Jarvis
Dad
Mom
States
Agora
Cairo
Ming
Deena Roberta of
Des Motnes
Fred Fillng
Returday
Subscriptions for Overseas Servicemen Rule Issued
The Union requires written requests for new or renewal subscriptions from Navy personnel abroad effective July 1, matching Army policy but unlike renewals for soldiers outside the U S. The regulation, issued by the Post Office Department, is deemed unnecessary by some but must be observed. Interested readers should visit the office before July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Post Office Department
Washington
Army
Snake in the kitchen ends with postmaster’s aid
Karl Tuttle saw a four foot snake under a kitchen table at the James Minnes hortie place. Postmaster Minnes and Tuttle moved the reptile to the yard where it was executed. Also notes Roscoe Day’s European souvenirs, a Moravia Service honor roll addition, bond quota progress in Appanoose and Monroe counties, and fishing season opening at Lake Wapello with local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tuttle
Karl
James Minnes Hortie
Minnes
Mr. Tuttle
Mr. Snake
Iowa
Appanoose County
Monroe County
Jen Hiatt
James Minnes
Robert Charles Gladfelder
Kenneth Tuttle
Lake Wapello
County Farm Bureau Party Planned at Centerville Armory
A county wide Farm Bureau party will be held next Friday evening June 22 at 8 80 at the Armory in Centerville. All Farm Bureau Samies and 4 H club members are invited. 4 H boys will sell pop and 4 H girls will serve coffee and doughnuts. There will be games music talking motion pictures and fun for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Centerville
Farm Bureau Samies
4-H Club
Bride Shirley Talbott Marries Donald Jones at Moravia
Mrs. Donald Jones formerly Miss Shirley Talbott of Moravia wed in a ceremony reported by the Ottumwa Courier. Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. M. Talbott, the couple established their home on a farm northwest of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Shirley Talbott
G. M. Talbott
Moravia
Ottumws Courier
Legion Auxilia Elects Officers at Legion Home
Mrs. Gerald Morgan was chosen president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a regular Legion Home meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Bert Turner first vice president and Mrs. Harley Tisue second vice president with secretary Mrs. Margery Tracy and treasurer Mrs. Chet Broshar. Installation will occur in July. A joint Legion and Auxiliary picnic is planned at Moravia park on Monday June 25 at 7 p.m. honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Scarff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
American Legion Auxilary
Auxiliary
Moravia Park
W. B. Scarctiff
Harry Stocker Home From Russia on 30 Day Leave
Harry J. Stocker, serving in the Merchant Marine, arrived in Moravia with his parents for a 30 day leave. He had recently returned from Russia and discussed places and experiences. He noted his convoy used about 400 depth charges, sinking three and possibly five enemy submarines. He was in Russia on V E Day and called the news good for him and shipmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Stocker
Merchant Marine
Moravia
H. B. Stocker
Harry
Russia
Rev Rehfeldt to Speak at Nazarene Church
Rev Remissa Rehfeldt district missionary of Iowa District will preach at the Nazarene church Sunday evening June 24 at 8 p.m. He and his wife will sing special numbers. They are Olivet Nazarene College graduates and described as strong evangelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehfeldt
Nazarene Church
Remissa Rehfeldt
Mi Peoschatt
Iowa
Olivet Nazarene College
McIntosh Couple Welcome Son Robert Errol
Mrs. Robert McIntosh and L/e Mr. McIntosh announce the birth of a son, Robert Errol, born June 15 at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Mrs. McIntosh, formerly Miss Betty Bishop, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bishop and has been residing there for several months. Father is stationed at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R.T.C
McIntosh
Art.c. L
Robert McIntosh
Robert Errol
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Doris Bell Weds Ralph Good at Albia Church
Mrs. Glenn Garrett and Martha Sue and Gilbert attended the Albia wedding of Miss Doris Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Bell formerly of this vicinity to Ralph Good. The ceremony was at the Christian church on Wednesday evening and Mrs Garrett performed on the musical program while Gilbert served as a candle fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia Christian Church
Glenn Garrett
Martha Sue
Gilbert
Doris Bell
Sam Bell
Albia
Ralph Good
Kensington Club Party at Chambers Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers hosted Kensington club members their husbands and guests Thursday evening. Rock and bingo provided entertainment with high score efforts by Fred Blumenstock and Mrs C A Turner. Guests included Mrs Gerald Hunter JoEllyn and Gerald of Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Chambers
Frank Chambers
Rock
Bingo
Fred Blumenstock
C. A. Turner
Gerald Hunter
JoEllyn
Gerald
Blakesburg
John Johnson
Charles Espy Writes From S W Pacific Letter to Aunt Gertie
Lt. Charles Espy sends a long letter from the south west blue Pacific detailing his Navy service near four years, travels through University of Arizona San Diego and San Francisco postings, family updates, mail gaps at sea, searches for old friends in Manila, and a note about county rolls and local cemetery ties. He mentions Merle, Ruby, Kermit Kincade, Vera, and Evelyn, and asks about Sowegian Union exposure and a county honor listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Espy
S. W. Pacific
Gertie
Boyer
I.g
South West
Blue Pacific
Navy
Merle
University of Arizona
San Diego
San Francisco
Ruby
California
U. S
Rockford
Kermit Kincade
Dad
Nancy
Rose
Centerville
Manila
P. 1
VanDorin
Vera
Kermit
Evelyn
Baby
Sowegian
Union
Mr. Smith
Appa- Nouse
Charlie Espy
Centerville Cemetery
Maggie
Eli
Local Residents Share News Across Moravia Area
Mrs. Curtis Burton and son Richard visited at the M. E. Boardman home in Brompton. Miss Hattie Hammond returned home after weeks with Lloyd Clark’s near Hilton while Mrs. Clark recovered from major surgery. Many relatives and friends from Ottumwa Ames and Davenport visited, hosted, or were hosted in Moravia area homes during the week, with several trips to Centerville Knoxville and Melcher to attend family events and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Webster
Miss Webster
Delevan
Bi Simon Tarr
Duluth
Minn
Fred Blumenstock
Tarr
Harry Lemaster
Iconium
Iowa State College
Ames
Regina Tarr
Pic
Edgrin Day
Ottumwa
J. P
C. T. Slavin
Bentervills
E. FP. Oehler
Frank Leonard
Earl
Harris
Missouri
Aylor Leonard
Mary Hoskinson
Stella Carter
Birdie Main
Frank Houser
Centerville
Bobby Main
Yuma
C. N. Main
Eli Hiatt
H. Robinson and Son
Don Robinson
Albis
Mra
Taylor Leonard
Moravia
Janet
Joyce Dissinger
Perry
Curtis Burton
Richard Burton
James Ahee
Edna Neff
Otis Burton
Preston Hiatt
Melcher
E. F. Oehler
Vinton Foster to Receive Discharge
Private Vinton L. Foster, after a 45 day furlough, returns from overseas service with the 84th Infantry Division. He was wounded during the Luxembourg breakthrough, earned the Purple Heart and other honors, and will report to Fort Sam Houston for discharge procedures. His sister Betty heard his homecoming by phone and telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Vinton L. Foster
CG. A. Foster
Gary
Ind
England
France
Holland
Belgium
Sth
84Th Infantry
Pfc
Foster
Luxembourg
United States
New York
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Brooke Conv
Betty
Poplar Bluffs
Missouri
U.S. A
Notice to women interested in festival
Election of officers of the womens division of Fall Festival will be held at the community building Wednesday evening June 27 at 8 oclock. All last year s officers and department heads are urged to be present. Mrs. T R Gordner President.
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T. R. Gordner
Pastor Esther Bablis Joins Iconium Circuit at Moravia
Miss Esther Bablis assigned to the Iconium circuit at the Town-Den Moines conference last week has moved into apartments at the Fred Blumenstock home in Moravia. Her circuit includes Iconium Hilton and Main Station Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bablis
Iconium
Town-Den Moines
Fred Blumenstock
Moravia
Tconium
Hilton
Main Station
Funeral services held for Elmer E. Phillips in Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs Clell Long Mrs Anna Smith and Frank Hiatt attended the funeral services for Elmer E Phillips at the Wilcox Garland chapel in Oskaloosa Friday afternoon. Mrs Hiatt returned home with them after being called to the Phillips home earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Phillips
Frank Wilson
Clell Long
Anna Smith
Frank Hiatt
Wilcox- Garland Chapel
Oskaloosa
Hiatt
Phillips
Hold Family Dinner Sunday at Dodd Home
Mr and Mrs C L Thomas returned to their North English home after a weekend visit with her brother John Dodd and sister Mrs R R Pennington. A family dinner was held Sunday at the Dodd home with guests including H T Boblenz Nancy and Gene of Melrose and aunts Mrs Stella Carter and Mrs Mary Hoskinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd Home
C. L. Thomas
North English
John Dodd
R. R. Pennington
H. T. Boblenz
Nancy
Gene
Melrose
Pennington
Stella Carter
Mary Hoskinson
Dean Smithburg
Betty Jean
Sioux Falls
S. C
John Smithburg
B. G. Hawk
Lois Hawk
George Reid
Brompton
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Unionville
Birdie Main
Jack McDonough
Homer Callen
Garnet McDonough
F. H. Buckmaster
Bert Luse
Raymond Ashby
Mrs John Wood Receives Details of Husband Injuries
Mrs John R Wood has learned full details of how her husband was hurt in Germany while with the 309th Infantry Division of the First Army during the Rhine crossing. He suffered concussion and shrapnel wounds, later broken ribs and other injuries in a wreck en route to an ambulance. He has been promoted to Private Fixer Class and received several citations including the good conduct medal, the Infantryman combat medal, and the bronze star. He has not heard from home since February 2 but received 130 letters on June 5. His address is Pfe John RK Wood 3764140 Ha 677 Qu En Com Z E T APO 562 New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wood
Germany
Ifantry
Tath
First Army
Rhine
John RK. Wood
E. T
Jeare
New York
N.Y
Last Call for Phone Directory Advertisers
The Union urges Moravia Telephone Co advertisers to confirm space in the new phone directory printed soon. Many have reserved, others should contact The Union immediately to secure a listing.
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The
Moravia Telephone Co
Family and service notices from Albia Moravia and Lincoln area
Sgt Don Robinson home from Germany expected to return soon after liberation from a German prison camp. Pvt Robert E Derby, son of Moravia residents, completes Army Air Forces Training Command course at Chanute Field. Pfc Marian W Smith of Bussey awarded a third Bronze Star while overseas on the Philippine Islands with the 149th Infantry. First Lt Orman M Coffin, a Lincoln Nebraska graduate, decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for missions from Rhine to Berlin. New addresses listed for Paul L Rumley S Stephen Fardek and Coffin family members in California Maryland and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Robinson
Germany
L. H. Robinson
Sgt
Chicago
Don
Albia
Moravia
Robert E. Derby
Carl W. Derby
Route 2
Army Air Forces Training Command
Chanute Field
Illinois
Marian W. Smith
Bussey
Iowa
Sovilla
Pic. Smith
Philippine Islands
149Th Infantry
Orman M. Coffin
J. S. Coffin
K Street
Lincoln
Nebr
Eighth Air Forces
Coffin
University of Nebraska
Rhine
Berlin
Lincoln Journal and Star
Paul L. Rumley
S. Stephen Fardek
Ensign Richard Day Killed on First Mission in Pacific
Ensign Richard Gordon Day, 21, pilot of a Navy Hellcat, was killed June 4 in the Pacific on his first tour. He was a Wyandotte high school graduate, later at Kansas City Kansas Junior College, enlisted 1942, commissioned 1944. Survived by parents My and Mrs. I. R. Day, a sister Chrystal, brothers John and Douglas, and grandfather Rev. G. W. Swener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Richard Gordon Day
Navy
Pacific
I. R. Day
North Thirty-third Street
Kinkade
Kansas
Ensign Day
Wyandotte High School
Kansas City
Chrystal Day
John Day
Douglas Day
Kansas City Star
G. W. Swener
United Brethren Church
Moravia
Reunited Peters Couple Reaches 38-Year Gap End
Janes H. Peters of St. Louis Missouri and O E Peters of Moravia reunite after 38 years apart following a feature in The Union. The tale appears with a photo courtesy of the Otimas Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes H. Peters
St. Louis
Missouri
O. E. Peters
Moravia
The
Union
Otiumas Courier
Moravia Board Contracts Mrs Walker for Next Year
Moravia Board of Education has offered a contract to Mrs Walker of Des Moines who is expected to sign soon to teach normal training next school year. Walker has taught at Indianola and Osceola. vacancies remain for a commercial and history teacher and coach. Superintendent Irving J Hickman and B F Myers attend summer school as they plan to teach vocational agriculture and industrial arts in 1045 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Board of Education
Walker
Des Moines
Alker
Indianola
Osceola
Irving J. Hickman
Moravia
B. F. Myers
Scarcliffs Entertain Mora Via School Board Members
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Scarcliffs hosted Mora via school board members and their spouses at dinner Monday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Dike, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lathen, Mr. and Mrs. Wim Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar, and Mr. and Mrs. Kavi Tuttle.
Progressive Club Picnic in Moravia Park
The Progressive Club held its first picnic in Moravia Park last Thursday evening. Committee in charge were Mrs. Chester Broshar and Mrs. John Veach. Guests included Miss Anne Seeley and Mr. Homer Callen. also L. F. Bisby and daughter Delores. Members present listed include Karl Tuttle and Janet, Chester Broshay and family, Paul Broshar, John Veach, Gerald Morgan, Norman Ward, John Dille, George Winslet and Georgiana, Ralph McDonough, Margery Tracy, and Garnet McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Moravia Park
Chester Broshar
John Veach
Anne Seeley
L. F. Bisby
Delores
Homer Callen
Karl Tuttle
Chester Broshay
Janet
Paul Broshar
Gerald Morgan
Norman Ward
John Dille
George Winslet
Georgiana
Ralph McDonough
Margery Tracy
Garnet McDonough
Glenn Garrett Buys Farm West of Albia
Moravia loses a prominent family as Glenn Garrett buys a farm four miles west of Albia on highway 34 and plans to move early next year. The Garretts, with son Gene in the navy and daughters Gilbert and Martha Sue, have long lived near Moravia and active in civic life and the Methodist church. Mr Garrett has presided over the Moravia Fall Festival for two years. They currently reside on the Forrest Hiatt farm on the edge of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Garrett
Albia Moravia
Albia
Garretts
Gene
Gilbert
Martha Sue
Moraia
Methodist Church
Garrett
Moravia
Forrest Hiatt
Centerville
Family gathering honors Mr King on Father's Day
The King home hosted a family gathering on Father's Day for Mr King and Cecil preparing for induction on June 24. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Fisher and family, Mr and Mrs Wilson Teonards, Mr and Mrs Spencer King and Betty Ann, Miss Lauryne Coop of Blakesboro, plus Ruth, Lois, Ronald, and Max. A cooperative dinner followed with photos taken and visitors lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FeeEy
Thomer King
Ete King
Mr. King
Cecil
Ralph Fisher
Ronald
Max
Ruth
Lois
Wilson Teonards
Spencer King
Betty Ann
Lauryne Coop
Blakesbore
Pietnrea
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Earl King in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Earl King of Albis are the parents of twins born Sunday at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. The siblings are named Robert Arthur and Roberta Ann. Mrs King is the former Miss Ethel Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
Earl King of
Albis
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Robert Arthur
Roberta Ann
King
Ethel Brown
CaureneS Methodist Church Weekly Services and Picnic
CaureneS Methodist Church led by Pastor L B Hawes offers Church School at 10:00 with Delmar Dowd as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00. Evening Service at 7:00 with Class No 9 holding their annual picnic and cooperative supper Friday June 22 at 7 in the church basement. Wesley Chapel shows Worship at 9:46 with Church School at 10:45 led by Virgil Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Delmar Dowd
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Sin and Original Sin Sermon at Sunday Service
Church of Christ led by Pastor W. J. Hastie holds Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnia DuVall as superintendent. The Lord's Supper at noon, sermon on Sin, questioning inheritance and original sin. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. with Christian Endeavor. all Christians invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. J. Hastie
Bible School
Winnia DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Service Schedule
The notice lists worship and study times at the Church of the Nazarene with Pastor W. E. Bord. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Young Worship at 11:00 a.m., Evening Service at 3:00 p.m., Evening Bible Study at 8:00 p.m., and Prayer Bible Study on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Bord
M. Hy Jdbnson
Erayer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Jarvis
Son
Monroe
Roscoe Day
Europe
Roscoe Wn
Moravia Service
W. G. Swaim
Webb
Winston DuVall
Glen T. Sharp
Bill Cox
Hugh Crawley
Ww. G. Swaim
Legion Auxilia
Harry Stocker
Nephew
Charlie
Vinton Foster
John Wood
America
Dehamater
Cavelcade
Holmes
Blue Eagle
Johnson
Herbert
Picardy
Wood
Billy’—Weber
Bennett
Tachaikowsky
Stardust
Cat Michael
Karl King of
Homer King
Richard Day
Caurenes
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