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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
1
Readers discuss supporting soldiers through war stamps and bonds, urging steady purchases at Moravia post office. The piece notes a Fatigue by lunch appetite and highlights a Food Front Alert Week promoting efficient food reduction in 1944, with county meetings for farmers and a friendly plug for local printing services.
County extension director Glen Birlingmair urged landowners in Appanoose to vote Saturday March 11 on the proposed soils district. Polls will run 10 p m to 8 p m at the Farmers Exchange Center ville. The measure lists seven commissioners including L M Monroe Jess Hoover Edward Inman Paul Strickler Earl Boyer R Wilson and J A Guinn with a correction noting Monroe instead of King.
Minister Rev Clifford Carter announces Friday night at United Brethren will be school night with auditorium decorated in school colors and school orchestra providing music. After services, five parties for youths in the basement. Prayer meetings held Thursday at U G Main home and Friday at Charles Coffin home. Sermon topics include Power of the Gospel Thursday, Recognizing Values Friday, God’s Great Plan of Salvation Saturday, Full Obedience Sunday morning What I would Preach If I Had Thirty Minutes To Live Sunday evening. Services continue every evening next week.
Moravia boys wrapped up the home season with a 30 to 26 win over Rathbun and advance to a sectional semifinal in Albia Thursday paired with the host team. A win there would set up a showdown with Centerville for the championship. Girls fell 24 to 28 to Rathbun while Rathbun defeated Numa 36 to 32 in county action. Moravia’s 14 win season leaves them tied for second in the conference and with two losses in tournaments. Moravia prep plans include junior high games at Albia, and spring practice for freshmen and sophomores begins shortly under Don Blackman.
CarreneS holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Divine Communion at 11:16 a.m. with a sermon by the church minister. Ladies Aid meets Thursday.
The Wesley Chapel and Church E hold worship services at 11:00 and 10:30 with Church School leadership by Mrs v Ek and Harry Phillips. Dedication Day and the Bishop Crusade visit plan involve teams of visitors and mail outreach. Easter cantata practice scheduled for next Sunday afternoon at 2 16.
Church of the Nazarene lists pastor Phipps. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. theme Professing Without Power. Young Peoples Service 7:30 p.m. Evening Service 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting.
The church schedules Bible School at 10 00 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent and a Communion Service at 10 60 a m. A sermon titled Baptism Jesus and Ours will be delivered by Rev W J Hastie. Subjects may be changed from time to time.
Church School led by Donald Jones at 40:00 a. m. Worship service at 10:50 a. m. with the Kev. Carter in charge of both morning and evening services.
Judge Fred G. Bale of Columbus will speak at Moravia United Brethren church at 7:30 p m on Monday March 6. He will relate war conditions to youth problems citing juvenile court records and FBI reports while a juvenile officer is discussed. The event includes a flag dedication with readings and Moravia High School music. Bale also speaks at the high school on living well in the modern postwar world. The five month tour is sponsored by the Anti Saloon League with local church and welfare groups.
United States war savings bond sales in Moravia totaled 10 443.75 for February. Post master J D Minnes reported the month was short yet Moravians bought steadily, with 59 bonds at 25, 42 at 50, 74 at 100, and two each at 500 and 1000.
Taylor township Farm Bureau members gathered Friday night at the Moravia Community building for games and refreshments. Motion pictures were shown by Glen Hir Jingmair, county extension director, with Mrs. R. C. Wilson and Mrs. E. O. Tucker on the refreshment committee.
Wilhelm Blumenstock left Tuesday for his home in Sonoma California after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. F W Blumenstock F W Blumenstock has been ill for several days but is improving satisfactorily according to reports today
Several men from Moravia and nearby areas were among Appanoose county groups reporting to Camp Dodge for pre induction physicals. Those passing joined a pool of selectees ready for duty.
Sgt. Jack Merritt of San Antonio Texas will speak at Miller Baptist Church Sunday afternoon March 5 at 2 30 oclock. The meeting is open to the public and in charge of organizers announced today.
John A. Winsler marked his 84th birthday Monday February 28 at the original Moravia homestead where his father Michael settled in 1871. The site sits on the southeast land corner of the 10 acre Moravia plot near the church and cemetery. Guests included Mr and Mrs Norman Ward and granddaughter Miss Margaret Ward, plus Mrs Lucille Johnson of Ontario Oregon formerly Lucille Dean of Unionville.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt designates March 1 1944 as Red Cross Month urging nationwide support for the American National Red Cross. The proclamation highlights wartime duties from blood collection to relief for families and calls for a $200 million War Fund. The gesture ties to the war effort and asks citizens to participate in the humanitarian appeal.
H. Birmingham, collector for Iowa, warned that March 15 deadline for 1942 tax returns remains fixed. He urged taxpayers to gut and file promptly, noting penalties for late filings and that the bureau cannot prepare returns for individuals. He advised gathering figures and filling forms line by line.
George Brain of Unionville area born in 1868 celebrated his 18th birthday on Tuesday with about 25 relatives at his home. Born February 29, 1868 in Illinois, he moved to Unionville at age nine and, by calendar years, is 76. A dinner honored him, with cakes and greetings from relatives across several towns and a cable from Honolulu.
Congratulating Alva Alverson and wife on the birth of a daughter Saturday at the Moravia home of Elijah Alverson. Mrs. Alverson is receiving care there after the delivery.
Moravia churches held a World Day of Prayer service Friday afternoon at the Pened Brethren church with readers Rev G M Talbott Mrs Harry DuVall Rev Jay B Phipps and Mrs Burton Tarr. Congregational singing led by Mrs Wilbur Harris included a duet by Mrs Harris and Mrs Hawk. Prayers were offered by Rev Mr Talbot Rev Mr Phipps Rev Clifford Carter Rev Nade Hastie and Mrs Forrest Main. Offerings presented by Mrs Hawk Mrs Albott Mrs M K Blackman and Mrs U O Main.
The Morrell male chorus consisting of 18 voices under Mrs Paul Stoltz directed performance of sacred and classical music Sunday night at Moravia Methodist church. Mrs Iver Carlson accompanied on piano. The event was sponsored by Class Eight of the Sunday School with class members serving refreshments in the church parlour after the service.
Appanoose county schedules a series of Food Alert meetings over ten days with speakers including W L Hoover Glen Birlingmair and Robert Warren. Meetings set for Taylor Chariton Union and others with local hosts C E Irelan Frederick Koehler and volunteers serving coffee.
R. R. Pennington was taken Tuesday to Rochester Minnesota to Mayo Hospital for observation and treatment. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pennington and the trip was made in the Tuxner ambulance with Harold Hudgens driving.
Moravia residents push toward a 445 quota with $370462 raised in the Red Cross War Fund drive. Local chairman Mrs. Chester Broshar says one team pending canvass and several others will report, plus box supper proceeds boosting expectations. County share totals $15700 with $5200 for local needs. appeals urge continued generosity for the armed forces support.
Sixty representatives of beef cattle feeders and breeders in Appanoose County met in Centerville on February 23 and elected Wendell Burgher president of the newly organized Appanoose County Beef Producers association. I L Sawyers was chosen vice president and Robert Warren secretary treasurer. Six directors will be named later. The group outlined support for 4-H beef programs and related sales events as county crops such as alfalfa and lespedera were highlighted. County extension director Glen Birlingmair presided and noted the planned program includes 4-H beef projects and feeder calf sales. speakers included Glen Hazen, Alva Chandler, and others.
Moravia Moravia Chapter Thespian Troupe 396 will sponsor a box supper March 7 in the high school gymnasium to aid the Red Cross. A burlesque melodrama The Fatal Necklace will be presented with John Laws Betty Jean Brown David Hoover Ella Jean Woodward and Yvonne Harrison in the cast. Dwight Clark is student director and Hoover will head musical numbers. Clark Hellyer will auction boxes after the program. Tables will be set and dancing space cleared. Admission is fifteen cents with proceeds to the Red Cross. boxes brought by women admit free.
Mrs. Wilbur Harris was honored on her birthday anniversary with a cooperative supper held Monday evening at the W. B. Searcliff home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. Cody Luse, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris.
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