Maple Grove items stay, Bernice Johnson in charge
This week Maple Grove items continue at the familiar stand now under Bernice Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, who plans to keep the offerings going and urges neighbors to call in with news. A wartime note highlights small changes like match lengths and a Moravia school contribution to the war effort, plus March moving, Red Cross stickers, and cleanups as warm weather returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Bernice Johnson
Gabe Johnson
Folke
Moravia
Farewell Party For Hoffmans By Local Class
Home Builders class of United Brethren Sunday School hosted a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman. They moved to a farm near Bloomfield earlier in the week. Guests included many local families and children. games and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hoffman
Bloomfield
United Brethren
Kenneth Condra
Clinton Albertson
Sid
Carl VanZante
Ronnie
Ralph Davis
Helen
Lloyd Brown
Dorothy and Jerry
Dinner Honors Edwin Spencer Before Army Duty
Edwin Spencer, who left Monday for army duty, was honored at a Sunday dinner at the J. D. Pence home. He spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer. Guests included Edwin Spencer and family of Red Oak, Arnold Burnett and daughter of Newton, Mrs. Virgil Pence and John Spencer family of Albia, Charles Blakesmith of the United States Navy, Bob Perrin of Chariton, and several Albia and Spencer relatives. Afternoon and evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Paral of Albia, Mrs. Eva Morgan and the Morgan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Spencer
J. D
Paul Spencer
Hiatt couple to celebrate golden anniversary in Moravia
Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Hiatt of seven miles southeast of Moravia will celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary Sunday at the American Legion home in Moravia. They are the parents of nine children, all of whom plan to be present for the open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
U B Women Serve Dinner on March 10
A community dinner hosted by U B women is planned for March 10 featuring meat loaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, parsnips, coleslaw, hot biscuits, butter, pie, coffee, and jelly. Guests include Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer and family, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Carter and Mary Frances, Mrs Birdie Main and Herbert, Mrs Stella Carter and Lee Main, who attended a birthday celebration at Mrs Mary Hoskinson's home. The afternoon mixed visiting and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Boyer
Bobby
Mary Lou
Lloyd Carter
Mary Frances
Birdie Main
Herbert
Stella Carter
Lee Main
Mary Hoskinson
Carter
Golden Anniversary Dinner for Fosters in Moravia area
Fifty relatives gathered at the Foster home six miles southwest of Moravia to honor Mr and Mrs Henry Foster on their Golden anniversary. Speeches, two decorated cakes, and a lunch followed a noon meal as the couple, who began farming near Moravia, marked 50 years of marriage. Their family includes five children, 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and three grandsons in military service. they plan a victory garden this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fos
Olin Foster
Moravia
Bendis
Charles Foster
Betty Jeanantes
Foster
Appanonse County
Ella McCann
Henry
Carl Mericle
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Doyle Mericle
Camp Carson
Cole
Trenton Mericle
Moravia Cagers Set Benefit Games With Exline
Moravia and Exline basketball teams plan two benefit tilts at Moravia High School gym Thursday night March 4. Proceeds go to United War Relief fund. Games start 7:30 p.m. with Exline donating services and Moravia covering expenses. This marks their first meeting of the season and the teams are viewed as evenly matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exline
Moravia
United War Relief Fund
William H. Youne
Moravia High School
Young
Extine
Young S
Six Moravians Report For Duty In Armed Forces
Six youths from Moravia and vicinity reported for duty with the United States armed forces Monday after a post induction furlough. Gene Lathen was assigned to the navy. Others reporting were Donald Johnson Bill Luse Clell Brizendine Edwin Carl Spencer and Henry D Lurber. William Junior Donovan volunteered for induction and was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Armed Forces
United States
Gene Lathen
Navy
Donald Johnson
Bill Luse
Clell Brizendine
Edwin Carl Spencer
Henry D. Lurber
William Junior Donovan
Winsler Observes 83rd Birthday At Home
John Winsler celebrated his 83rd birthday on Sunday February 28 at home with his son in law Norman Ward and daughter Margaret. Relatives Rubye Winsler of Des Moines Sharon Wherle of Centerville and Mrs Frank Miller plus grandchildren Michael and Mishel joined part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winsler
Norman Ward
Margaret
Mies Rubye Winsler
Des Moines
Frank Miller
Michael and
Mishel
Sharon Wherle
Centerville
Fraternal Notices and Local Family News Summary
A note about a special Masonic gathering on Friday for the first degree. Lloyd Rose, W. M. plus several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Conragan and family, visited Newton with Keith Cameron's household. Mary Clester moved to care for Hef Millemon’s mother at John Millemon’s home amid health and caretaking changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rose
W. M
Lieut Wilson Flies From Georgia Post
Adrian Walter Wilson flew to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit his parents Mrs and Mrs Delmar Wilson and his wife and baby. He graduated at Ft Benning on Feb 22 as the youngest in a 220 member class and third high. He will be stationed at Charleston after eight months overseas and five years in service. He was raised near Moravia and is the grandson of Milo Foster from Centerville High School class of 1989. He left Sunday with his wife and daughter Aritha Jean to report for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Milo Foster
Centerville
Rae
Lieut
Wilson
Aritha Jean
Future Farmers Elect Officers in Moravia Chapter
Bill Wilson was elected president of the Moravia chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Carl Tisue was named vice president, James N. Wilson reporter, Duane Wood treasurer, and Ralph Derby secretary. The chapter will continue its sheep dipping operations next year with a higher price due to increased materials and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wilson
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Carl Tisue
James N. Wilson
Duane Wood
Ralph Derby
Kinser Valley Youths Sponsor Weiner Roast and Skating
Kinser Valley youths hosted a weiner roast and skating party at Foster pond on Sunday as rationing looms. Organizers Ann Miletich and Virginia Campbell led the event with attendees including Virginia Campbell, Don Davis, Jack Campbell, Berniece VanDorin, Cleo VanDorin, Floyd Vaster, Darrell Vaster, George Reid, Jimmie Reid, Bob Campbell, DeWayne Robinson, Paige, Jimmie Herron, Ellen Judge, Ron Tisue, and Max Lockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinser Valley
Foster Pond
Ann Miletich
Virginia Campbell
Don Davis
Jack Campbell
Berniece
Cleo VanDorin
Floyd
Darrell Vaster
Beorge
Jimmie Reid
Bob Campbell
DeWayne Robinson
Paige
Jimmie Herron
Ellen Judge
Ron Tisue
Max Lockman
Burton Heads Township Drive For Red Cross
Orville Burton named chairman of the Red Cross roll call and war relief drive in Moravia Indiana with a town goal of 240 dollars. Reported by Wednesday morning the drive had collected over 200 dollars though some workers had yet to report.Solicitors were selected to canvass each school district this week across Taylor township including names such as Ivan Harsh Don Pattidyne Grover Easter Showers Grant Tadlockard Scott Maple Grove and Denny. Burton aims to finish canvassing by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Burton
Red Cross Roll Call
War Relief Fund
Taylor Township
Carivasa
Ivan Harsh
Don
Pattidyne
New Hope
Grover Easter
Showers
Grant Tadlockard
Ter Scott
Maple Grove
Cat Coffin
Denny
Theo Miller
Couldon
Warren DuVall
White Dove
Jesa Hiner
Biddle
Dessi White
Burton
Moravian
Churches Plan World Day of Prayer in Moravia
Moravia churches organized plans for World Day of Prayer to be held Friday afternoon March 12 at the Christian Church. Representatives from all Moravia churches met Tuesday at the homes of Mrs. Harry DuVall to discuss arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church In
Moravia
Harry DuVall
E. L. Pullman
Chester Broshar
Meshodiat
A. Q. Main
United Brethren Church
Birdie Main
Harve Broshar
DuValt
Christian Church
Obituary for Yon Weg ey Pracy Tracy
Yon Weg ey Pracy son of William and Anh Tracy was born in Livingston County Missouri on December 24 1892 and died February 22 1943 at St Joseph hospital Centerville aged 50 1 28 He married Margery McCoy on April 10 1921 and had two sons Billy who preceded him and George He served in the navy in World War I and was active in the Methodist Church American Legion and Masonic Lodge He is survived by his wife and son and six siblings Funeral services were held at the Moravia Methodist church with Rev Paul Hicks and Rev E Leroy Pullman officiating Burial was at Hillcrest cemetery Card of Thanks ends the obituary with gratitude and mentions Tracyan George Edward and Frances Copeland visiting Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pracy
William
Anh Tracy
Livingston County
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Margery McCoy
Moravia
Billy
George
Mr. Tracy
Methodist Church
American Legion
Masonic ‘Lodge
Margery
Mra
Carrie Ecgles
Picton Mo
Nettie Beckett
Chillicothe, Mo
Nora Dean
Mya Florence Patterson
San Gabrial
Calif
M. G. Tracy
Kansas City
C. EB. Tracy
Monrovia
Alif
Scott Rae Gibson
Andrew
Margaret Gibson
Ontario
Ohio
Polk County
Iowa
Gisbons
Ayming
Neva Stewart
Indianola
William Gibson
United Presbyterian Church of
Des Moines
Mount Zion
Moravia Students Collect 2785 Keys For War Ration Drive
Moravia public school students wrapped up a key collection contest for government rationing metals, netting 2,785 keys. Freshmen led with 807, followed by sophomores 516 and other classes, while top individuals were Dweena Robinson and Billy Wilson with over 120 keys each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atudenta
Moravia
Sopormores
Dweena Robinson
Billy Ilson
Funeral Rites Held For Scott Gibson in Moravia
Funeral services for Scott R. Gibson, 68, who died February 24 at his home, were held Saturday morning at the Turner home in Moravia with Rev. E. L. Pullman officiating. Burial was at Scotch Ridge cemetery in Warren County. He leaves a wife, seven children, four grandchildren, and several siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott R. Gibson
Turner
Moravia
E. L. Pullman
Scotch Ridge Cemetery
Warren County
Gibson
John P. Wallace
Des Moines
George Gibson
Monrovia
Calif
Eva Gibson
Brighton
Mich
FIGHT PFC GLEN LOCKMON RETURNS FROM FORT LEAVENWORTH
PFC GLEN L LOCKMON son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lockman arrived Friday from Fort Leavenworth Kansas for a 14 day furlough with relatives and friends. CHARLES SLACK formerly of Moravia now in Marines at 17 serves with fleet in Pacific. He is son of Mr and Mrs Ed Slack. PVT CLARENCE CASTER stationed at Schick General Hospital Clinton Town third son of Mr and Mrs E C Caster in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen L. Lockmon
Elmer Lockman
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Charles Slack
Monkton
Moravia
Pacific
Ed. Slack
Pvt
Clarence Caster
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Town
Clarence
E. C. Caster
WSCS Met at Mrs. H. K. Smith Home
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held their February meeting and worship at Mrs. H. K. Smith's home. Co-hostesses included Mrs. G. G. Peterson and others. leadership roles were shared by Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Hiatt, and Mrs. Pullman with several discussion leaders. The group accepted an invitation to World Day of Prayer at the Christian Church on March 12, and a program committee was named to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
H. K. Smith
G. G. Peterson
Lee Hiatt
G. T. Harn
Mary Charity
Clarence Dowd
Mra. Peterson
Mra. Hiatt
E. L. Pullman
Frank Wilson
Etta Halden
Society
Harry DuVall
Christian
Christian Church
D. E. Bishop
Pullman
Chester Broshar
Leonard ‘Palmer
Lieut Eugene Wilcox Returns For Visit
Lieut Eugene Wilcox, an army air forces pilot, arrives home for a short visit after 19 months. He dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough and relatives including Arch Harding family Mildred Reed Fred Rick Eddyville Ray Frazier Chicago Rollie McDonough Deena and Mary Lou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Eugene Wilcox
Wilcox
Army Air Forces
Mra
Arch Harding
Mildred
Frank Reed
Fred
Rick
Eddyville
Ray Frazier
Chiccago
Rollie McDonough
Jack
Deena
Mary Lou
Lathens Honor Sen At Party
A farewell party was hosted Friday at Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen home to bid bon voyage to their son Gene Lathen who left Monday for army service. Guests included Miss Margaret Ward Miss Norma Bower Miss Lavon Long Mrs Bruce Gardner Ralph Davis Jack McDonough and Dennis McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
Gene Lathen
Margaret Ward
Norma Bower
Lavon Long
Bruce Gardner
Ralph Davis
Jack McDonough
Dennis McDonald
Thanks for cards and flowers from Gold Links class
A note of gratitude from M. and Blackman expresses appreciation for the many cards letters and flowers received while in the hospital at Iowa City and thanks the Gold Links Sunday School class in particular for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Gold Links
M. & Blackman
Registrants Report Canned Goods Totals At Moravian
Moravian high school volunteers issued 1 469 narration books over Feb 23 to 25 during a three day registration. 643 declarations logged 641 excess cans and 19 pounds coffee. Staff including William H Young announced results and thanked registrants for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian High School
William H. Young
Young
Frank Swaim
Gail Sherrard
Gordon Speera
Dennis K. McDonald
John Gashwiler
Osa Cory
G. G. Peterson
Lavonne Long
Frances Copeland
Mardeeng Wilson
Norma Bower
Genevieve Morgan
Madge Gardner
Cody Luse
Helen Orelup
William H
Moving Time On Route 1 Sees Numerous Farm Shifts
March brings widespread farm relocations along Route 1 as families move between properties and join new operations. The Elmira area sees transfers including J Duse moving to Eph Wilson place, C W McIntire to Moravia residence, and Fabers renting the late A C Faber farm. Others relocate to join or manage different farms as the community reshapes its rural holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erate
J. Duse
Deg Moines
Eph Wilson Place
Luse
Guess Luse
Lugeg
C. W. McIntire
Club Members Honor Woodwards On Anniversary
The So and Sew club surprised Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward at their home Friday evening for their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 27, 1918, with Dorothy and Jerry Brown performing a duet and four mock wedding games plus refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Harry Woodward
Ralph Shelquist
Francis
Lucille
Carl VanZante
Ronald Lee
John VanZante
Lloyd Brown
Dorothy and Jerry
Loyal Welch
Clair Woodward
Ella Ean
Donahoo to Wed Miss Garneau in March wedding
The engagement of Dorothy Trene Garneau to Alvin William Donahoo United States naval reserve has been announced by her parents of Chicago. The wedding will take place March 8. Garneau attended Harcum school Bryn Mawr Wayland Academy Beaver Dam Wis. Donahoo son of A W Donahoo Moravia is a Town State college graduate and stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Trene Garneau
Alvin William Donahoo
United States Naval Reserve
Enry George Garneau
Chicago
Garneau
Harcum School
Bryn Mawr
Penn
Wayland Academy
Beaver Dam
Wis
Donahoo
A. W. Donahoo
Moravia
Gray to Internship at Vancouver Hospital after Iowa Medical School
John Franklin Gray grandson of Mr and Mrs R E Cummins has completed medical school at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He graduates Saturday February 27 and will begin an internship at the British American Hospital in Vancouver Canada. He earned a bachelor degree from the University four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Gray
R. E. Cummins
University of Iowa
Iown City
Vancouver
Canada
Gray
Miss Sherrard and Miss Long Host Dinner Party
Gail Sherrard and Lavon Long acted as hostesses for a Saturday dinner at their home. Guests included Norma Bowes Bruce Gardner Tha Lee DuVall Dennia McDonald Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mr and Mrs G G Peterson. Afterward the group played progressive bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Sherrard
Lavon Long
Norma Bowes
Bruca Gardner
Tha Lee DuVall
Dennia McDonald
Gerald Morgan
G. G. Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
March
Red Cross
Hoffmans
Hiatts
U. B
Fosters
Winsler
Mary Clester
John Millemon
Hef
Asa
Georgia Post
Kinser Valley Youths
Burton Heads
Bulletin
Churches
Tracyan George Edward
Scott Gibson
WSCS
Lathens
Sen
Fay Paxaton and
Center Church
Jakesburg
Freeman Johnsons
R. C. Hart
Miller Church
Albia
Winston DuVall
Hart Place
McDonough
Garnet McDonough
Gene Huston
Delia McCrory
E. RB. Hiatt
Hustons
Jest Smith
Roger Gideon
Loren Walter
Sharp
Felton
Unionville Road
Howell Brothers
George Howell
Mystic
Glen Garrett
Brompton
Forest Hiatt
Ravla M. Lockman
Woodwards
Miss Garneau
Miss Sherrard
Miss Long
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