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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
3
Mrs. J. T. VanDorin recalls a humorous mishap when Mrs. Herman Johnson slipped on a hay stack ladder and lost a pair of overalls. The piece, spirited by neighbors, also notes pumpkin pie, garden weeds, and Almont Main's light street repair efforts with a truckload of rock.
L F Pabst age 83 formerly Moravia merchant died June 19 in Los Angeles after a long illness. Born December 12, 1861 in Ohio, he moved with his family to Moravia in 1871 and operated a Moravia mercantile store before moving to Keosauqua, Pomona, then Los Angeles. Survived by wife Clara Tisue, two brothers Harry of Moravia and Charles Pabst of Ottumwa, a sister Mrs. Mary Charity of Moravia, with four brothers and others earlier deceased.
Ten schoolmates helped Carolyn Boyer celebrate her 10th birthday Friday afternoon June 23. The group played games and at the close her mother Mrs Earl Boyer served cream cake and lemonade. Attendants included Beverly Woodward Helen Davis Kathleen Halden Aileen Turner Bonnie Main Viola Hammond Joyce Hiatt Phyllis Dudley Phyllis Lundgren Judy Boyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle hosted a Progressive club picnic supper on their lawn Sunday evening. Guests included Supt. and Mrs. W. H. Young of the Mills and their son Billie K. who spent a week in Moravia at Mrs. Von Tracy’s home. The Youngs departed Monday for home.
A reception for the Rev. L. B. Hawes and his family is planned for Friday evening at Wesley Chapel Methodist church. Each family will bring ice cream and their own service. Will Hicks, recently discharged from St. Joseph's hospital, returned home to Moravia Saturday. Mrs. Huse Hicks of Centerville has cared for him at his home. Mrs. Martha Cline Cotell has been at Woodlawn hospital in Chicago for several weeks after a stroke on April 20.
Mary L Main leads Moravia county voting for Miss War Bond Queen with 10 450 bonds as others trail Charlotte Mangnall 8 875 Wilhelmina Panteeo 3 263 Frances Massa 1 425 Doris Hanrahan 4 000 and more. voters urged to back Main by buying E series war bonds. each bond buys a vote and honors a Moravia fighting man. June Moravia bond sales reach 11362 50 with bonds of 100 50 1 000 values and smaller notes.
Fairview church of Main Station announces a dedication for a new service flag honoring local boys and girls in service. The program is set for Sunday evening July 2 at 7 30 p m with public invited.
C R Burke and his wife, both 73, observed their golden wedding anniversary on June 28 at their Moravia home. He is a retired Milwaukee Railroad section foreman now largely bedbound but grateful for visits. they married June 28, 1894 in Centerville and spent most of their lives near Moravia, with earlier work in Unionville and Mill Grove.
Norma Irena Bower and Jack S. McDonough wed at the University Church of Christ in Des Moines in a 8:30 p.m. ceremony attended by 40 guests. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s Moravia area farm after a short honeymoon.
A wedding anniversary recount highlights the Burke family of Ottumwa Iowa born in Topeka Kansas and Unionville Missouri. The couple has ten children nine living with spouses and 14 grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. The story notes three grandsons serving in the military and lists several siblings and inlaws. The piece recalls their June 28 1894 Centerville ceremony and the bride's gray serge dress.
The piece lists service updates for several individuals. SGT William M. Hiner moves from Kearney Nebraska to New York AP0 address with new service code. Lieutenant (jg) Alvin Donahoo serves in England as material officer with amphibious force. CORP Francis Argo arrives in England in mid May and has served 18 months. new address in New York post. PVT Eugene Bien Main trains at Ft Knox Kentucky, family visiting.
Mrs. da McCrory of Burlington announces the engagement of Dorothy Adams of 2909 Valley Burlington to Richard Jackson son of Mr and Mrs F H Jackson of 320 Conrad Burlington The wedding is planned for the near future Guests at Cody Luse home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs W George Doctor and Mrs Clark W George of Pairfield Mr and Mrs Foss Q Heaton of Creston Mrs Mina Luse and Karen Jean Woodward of Moravia The occasion honored Mr George whose birthday was recently
Charles Alfred Woodcock, 72, pioneer resident of Monroe county, died at Yocum hospital in Chariton after a two month illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Moravia United Brethren church with Rev. Donald McKay of Albia officiating. Burial in Mt. Pleasant cemetery west of Hilton church. Survived by six children Cecil Chariton, Elmer Des Moines, Clarence Murdo N D, Mervin California, Mrs Richard Allen Iconium, Mrs Ruth Johnson California. Wife Martha Jane Johnson preceded him in death. Brother of Mrs Nettie Jones Moravia.
Brompton school reunion marks the twelfth annual gathering at the Brompton school house. A basket dinner at noon will start the day with members and friends attending. Committee members include Nora Neff Ethel VanDorin Lulu Tillmont Lora Reid M E Boardman Irene Stafford Herman Johnson Edward Robinson Earl Boardman and Roy Fisher.
Students in the daily Bible school area will present their program closing the two week session Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the United Brethren church. Teachers and superintendents will be in charge of the program.
The Community Hall director announces two weekly rehearsals to raise concert quality for Saturday programs. Student conductors join later in the season to gain director’s perspective and broaden band work understanding.
Betty Marie Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Bishop Moravia wed Robert Errol McIntosh aviation radio technician US Naval Reserve of Willow Grove Pa son of Mr and Mrs C E McIntosh Cedar Rapids in a candlelight ceremony at the Bishop home on Saturday June 24 A sister sang before the service as the bridal party descended the stairs The bride wore white brocaded chiffon with a fingertip veil and carried calla lilies pink roses and baby breath Best man was Richard McIntosh The Rev E LeRoy Pullman officiated amid greenery and roses A reception followed with a three tier cake and bridal party florals The ceremony closed with nuptial music and congratulations Continued on page four.
Miss Betty Jean Brown entertained her Sunday School class and visitors at her home Thursday evening June 22. Games and contests preceded refreshments. Attendees included Bonnie Frame Beverly Doris Richard Cullen Velma Wilma Overturf Dorothy Hiner Mildred Billy and DeWayne Moore Mark Allen Dwight Clark Freeman Forrest Purvis Ed Haver George Gerald Rinehart Richard Paul Dicks Dickie Brown and sponsor Mrs Clarence Whitehead. Visitors listed: Barbara Broshar Wayne McDunel Jack Spencer Ron Tisue Clarence Whitehead Dorothy Brown Mr and Mrs Lloyd Chirk and family Mr and Mrs Elbert Moora and JoAnn and Mr and Mrs Russell Brown.
Mrs. Jennie Pollard learned of her brother Charley Simmons of Clarksdale dying at St. Josephs hospital in Centerville after admission on June 11. Roy Svete's sister Eva Hanselman died at her daughter’s home in Oregon.
Dedication of 21 new stars to the 200 servicemen on Moravia’s service flat tops the July 4 ceremony at 8 30 p m in the community park. Rev L B Hawes Methodist minister will give the main address after a 16 minute Moravia band concert and a flag raising by troop 40 Boy Scouts.
A large audience heard Rev and Mrs M A Gonzalez of Mystic present a program of Spainsh musical numbers on Mexico. Mrs J M Beck of Centerville spoke about her trip through Mexico and displayed articles from the country. Guests included Mrs Sarah Tillmont Albuquerque N M Mrs John Fulton and daughter of Cleveland Ohio Mrs Hazel Alverson Moberly Mo Mrs W H Young Lake Mills and Mrs J Q More Centerville. Miss Sidlea Jerome assisted as program chair.
Eleven guests gathered Saturnia afternoon to honor Phyllis Underwood for her eleventh birthday on June 24. Games and contests occupied the party with prizes to Mary Lou McDonough and Marilyn Hiatt. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Underwood. Guests included Mary Lou McDonough Janet Broshar Joan Callen Bonnie Blumer Donny Waites Oneila Whicker Edna Mae Luse Marilyn Hiatt Patty Halden Kathleen Halden and Phyllis brothers Gary and Ronnie.
Mr and Mrs Sam Hudgens hosted relatives at the Paul Breshar home to honor grandson Donald Ahee a yeoman in the navy stationed at Norfolk Virginia on leave. Attending were Roe Ahee Dorothy Baker and sons Jack Jerry James Rhee Myrth Hudgens Harold Hudgens Richard Vivian Pfannebecker Gary Paul Breshar Barbara JoEllen Ronald and Miss Roberteen Beatty.
Women of the Moravia Methodist church announce a church dinner to be held Tuesday July 4 starting at noon at the church. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy creamed peas green salad jelly bread butter ice cream and cake coffee. Mr and Mrs R R Pennington stayed Saturday night at the Herb Boblenz farm and cared for the children.
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