Moravia column reflects home ties and local anecdotes
The Moravia column recalls friendly jibes about Fanchen Wis ler, celebrates returning residents and local ties, and notes community meals sparked by sausage and steak sharing from the Caylor and Smith families. It also highlights Gardner Hatchery and memories of Company G training trips to Louisiana and France, naming local youth connected to Centerville and Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caylors
Albia Smitha
Grandpa Smith
Union Smith
Caylor
Olive Caylor Smith
Moravia
Four Names On Ballot For School Election
Four candidates will appear on the Moravia Independent School District ballot for director at the annual election next Monday March 10. Incumbents George Firkins and Frank Lathen seek re election while Mrs Gay Kaster and William Gardner are newly named. Polls open at the Community Building noon and close at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Independent School District
George Firkins
Frank Lathen
Firking
Lathheh
Gay Kaster
Wm. Gardner
Kaster l
Tax help offered at Centerville courthouse for 1940 Iowa return
Paul Callen of the Iowa tax commission will be at the Centerville courthouse on March 10 and 11 to assist taxpayers in preparing their 1940 state income tax returns. Taxpayers should bring duplicate copies of their 1939 return and arrange separate lists of deductions since time is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Callen
Towa State Tax Commission
Centerville
Iowa
Moravia High Students Tour Des Moines Legislature
Twenty six students from Moravia high school's government and commercial law classes departed early for Des Moines. They will meet Representative Steve Martin and visit both houses, with Martin introducing the group. Instructors Gael Sherrard and Bruce Gardner accompanied the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Des ‘Moines
Steve Martin
Martin
Gael Sherrard
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
Not Moravia Night At Moulton Friday Cold State Showdown
Moravia high school cages split a twin bill at Moulton. The Moulton girls overwhelmed Moravia 81 to 17, led by Tipton with 17 points and Lela Luse with 9 for Moravia. In the boys game Moulton won 28 to 10 as McCall poured in 12 while Ed Brown led Moravia with 4 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Jones
Moravia High School
Moulton
Moravia
Moravia Lassies
Tipton
Lela Luse
McCall
Ed Brown
Greyhounds
Bowling Scores and Week Results Report
Weekly bowling schedule shows Thursday Wards against Duroes and Friday Turners versus Hiatt with Monday Turners facing Wards and Tuesday Hiatta clashing with Duroes. Week highlights include Radio defeating Wards 3 to 0 Allies over Hiatts 2 to 1 Turners beating Union 2 to 1 and Duroes defeating Dummy 8 to 0. John Dille posts a high single of 226 and a three game average of 184 with Moravia connection noted.
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Vbedu
Wards
Duroes
Turners
Hiatt
Hiatta
Radio
Hiatts
Union
Dummy
John Dille
Rural Pupils Attend Moravia School Show
One hundred rural pupils and a teacher crs visited Moravia school for an assembly featuring the Whisler Marionnattes in Pinocchio. Rural schools Hedge College New Hope Hilton Enid Miller Iconium and Fuller were represented. town pupils enjoyed the program. Another assembly Tuesday February 26 showcased the John Metcher college quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hedge College
New Hope
Hilton
Enid
Miller
Iconium
Fuller
John Metcher College
Death Takes Judge Dashiell in Albia at 71
District Judge George W. Dashiell, 71, died at his Albia home Sunday night after a lingering illness. Born November 1, 1869, he studied at DePauw and law under his father, the late Henry Dashiell. Admitted to the bar in 1895, he was elected to the district bench in 1926 and served until his death. He belonged to the Albia Methodist church Masonic lodge and the Albia Commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Dashiel
Albis
Dashiel
Albia
DePauw University
Henry Dashiell
District Court
Hawk couple marks 67th wedding anniversary at Moravia home
Mr and Mrs Hawk quietly observed their 67th wedding anniversary at their Moravia residence Sunday due to Mrs Hawks health. Relatives and friends called in the afternoon, with many local acquaintances extending congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Frank Hawk
Moravia
Luther Caster
Frank Wilson and Sons
N. G. Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Hawk
Typists Recruits Wanted For Air Corps Artillery
The Ottumwa Iowa Army Recruiting Office has authority to enlist eight clerks for Fort Des Moines Induction Station. Applicants must be high school graduates and type 36 to 40 WPM with excellent character. Additional vacancies: 102 for Air Corps Jefferson Barracks Missouri, 27 for U S D B Fort Leavenworth Kansas, 3 for 6th Division Artillery Fort Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Recruiting Office
Ottumwa
Iowa
Fort Des Moines
Air Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
6Th Division Artillery
School Students Hear Illustrated Talk on Health
The local school held an assembly Tuesday morning where N. A. Niswenger presented an illustrated talk titled Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco, focusing on health education for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Niswenger
Birthday observed for Rev W P Donahoo at 87
Relatives gathered at Rev W F Donahoo home last Thursday to honor his 87th birthday with cards gifts and a bouquet of roses. A cooperative noon dinner was served. Attendees included Mrs Hommer Coffman Mrs Charles Thorne Gary Leighton Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Benny Coop and others. Rev R L Brown called in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Donahoo
Hommer Coffman
Charles Thorne
Gon Gary
Bernice Leighton
Ottumwa
Benny Coop
Carl Coop
Albert Coop
Jennie Pollard
Bernice Adams
Evelyn
Carl Coffin
Charles Coffin
A. W. Donahoo
Wanda
Delbert
R. L. Brown
Sunday Evening Concert at Moravia March 8 1941
Program lists vocal soloists, mixed choir, clarinet and trombone pieces, piano and string selections, concert band works, and a closing hymn with audience participation. Rev R L Brown gives benediction. Proceeds to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Protheroe
T. J. Zike
Herbert Johnson
Edward
Brown
Ruby Johnson
Air
Pochon
Duane Veach
Gwe Chibiribin
Pestalozza
Adams
Robertd Main
Rosemary Main
Bach
Chopin
Louise Rouse
Maxine Smith
Mary Frances Carter
Mogene Tadlock
Deepwood
David Bennett
Jean Veach
Girls Glee Club
Homeland
Noble Cain
Grieg
Peter Buys Edward Brown
Wilbur Harris
Rendy Capriccioso
Mendelssohn
Cullers Named New Commanding Officer at Bunker Camp
Kenneth Cullers takes command of Company 1780 at Bunker Camp in Salem Missouri. He previously served as Educational Advisor at Company 8751 Bardley Missouri for two and a half years and has a background as a teacher and coach in Paris Missouri. The Moravia Union notes his family ties and anticipates strong development of the camp’s sports program under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Missouri
Cullery
C. CG. Cullera
Paris
Lloyd Carter
Moravia
Kenneth C. Cullers
Bardley
Cullers
Mra. Cullers
Town Wesleyan College
University of Missouri
Culler
Salem
Claude Sharp Falls From Tree at Delph Peace Residence
Claude Sharp nearly escaped serious harm after falling from an 18 foot tree at the Delph Peace residence in Moravia while helping topple limbs. He was badly shaken but otherwise uninjured according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sharp
Delph Peace Residence
Moravia
Leaves With Guard Wm Rissler of Mystic
Leaves with guard William Rissler of Mystic visited the C C Long home Friday evening. He has worked on the Long farm this winter and left Sunday for Camp Claiborne Louisiana for a year of military training with Company G of Centerville. He is a nephew of Mr Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Louisiana
France
Co. G
Walter Wilson
Delmar Wilson
Wm. Risgler
Mystic
Clell Long
Wm. Rissler
C. C. Long
Long Farm
Camp Claibourne
Mr. Long
U B Aid Menu for Wednesday March 12
U B Aid lists the Wednesday March 12 meal plan featuring dressing beef and noodles served with mashed potatoes and parsnips as side dishes. The snippet notes the menu items in a concise school dining card style.
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U. B. Aid
Library Notes Prompt Community Support for Project
The Library Board reports strong public response with over 600 books donated and catalogued, shelves filled, and a rental shelf offering latest books for three cents a day. Donations from individuals and Albia Public Library strengthen the collection, and readers are urged to contribute more books while the library plans further shelving and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Johnson
Mamie Blimenstock
Grace Main
Mra. F. G. Orelup
Ottumwa
U. G. Turners
Chet Broshar
Wm. Young
Rollie McDonough
D. K. Orelup
Etta Halden
Eula Nowels
Fred Buckmaster
Geo, Winsler
John Veach
Frank Wilson
Jess Hiner
Max Wren
Wm. Gardner
G. T. Harn
C. M. McFatridge
George Tracy
F. G. Orelup
Albia Public Library
Pathfinder
Life
Saturday Evening Post
Good Housekeeping
American
Childrens Activities
American Boy
Son Of Mrs Burns Called To Sea Duty
Mrs. Q Ob e Burns learns her son Irvin Burns, a 16 year Navy veteran, has orders to report to the U S 84 Indianapolis for sea duty. The ship is at Hawaii. Burns enlisted in 1925 and served in China in 1934, returning in 1987 to Yard Barracks, Mare Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qobe Burns
Irvin Burns
United States Navy
U. S. 84
Indianapolis
Hawaii
Burns
China
Mare Island
Bailey McDonough Marriage Surprise in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Brice McDonough of Leon Iowa visited here last week with the McDonough families. The couple were married in Kirksville Missouri on Tuesday evening February 26. Mrs McDonough was formerly Misa Bailey of Leon. They will live on the farm near Leon. Mr McDonough is president of the Decatur County bank.
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Brice McDonough
Leon
Iowa
McDonough
Kirksville
County Ping Pong Tourney Set For Moravia Host
Moravia school will host the Appanoose County Ping Pong tournament starting at 7:30 p m on Monday evening March 10. Schools entering include Rathbun Udell Numa Unionville Center ville Cincinnati Jerome and Mora via. Both boys and girls compete.
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Moravia
Appanoose County
Rathbun
Udell
Numa
Unionville
Centerville
Cincinnati
Jerome
Farmers To Meet Here For REA Confab
Local farmers plan a Wednesday meeting at the Moravia Community Building to discuss bringing Rural Electrification to the area. They have talked privately but this is the first public gathering, with consideration of joining the program now underway in the southeast part of Appanoose County from Bloomfield.
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Moravia
Appanoose County
Bloomfield
Friday Dinner Honors Matherly
Relatives and friends gathered at the Moravia home on Sunday March 2 to celebrate Mr. Matherly's birthday. A large cake was presented by his sister in law Mrs Arthur Van Dorin. The gathering featured social time and musical numbers with many attendees from Moravia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Matherly
Moravia
Monroe
Iowa
Gomer Stocker
John Hewitt
Albia
Elsie Coltrain
Ila
Margarete
Dorothy
Roberta
Delmar
Jackie
Jerry
Doris Johnson
Larry
Cleo Stocker
Charley van Dorin
Bobbie Hiatt
Arthur van Dorin
So And Sew Club Officers Are Elected And Sew Club
Hattie McCloud hosted the So and Sew Club Thursday with Evy Van Zante Ruth Wilson Paul Alta Main Iva Grimes Velda Brown and Alberta Garrett present. Officers named Velda Brown president and Alia Main secretary treasurer. Ice cream cake and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie McCloud
Evy van Zante
Ruth Wilson
Paul
Alta Main
Iva Grimes
Velda Brown
Alberta Garrett
Alia Main
Lloyd Brown
Harold Mason
Mason
Richard Lee
Davis
Moravia
Master Richard
Rock
Margaret van Zante
Donald McCloud
Union Premium Offer Extended Through March
The Union extends its free enamelware premium through March due to strong February response. New or renewing subscribers paying for one or more years will choose enamelware. longer subscriptions earn multiple premiums. The publisher aims to include all current subscribers and attract new ones before the campaign ends.
Moravia Greyhounds Meet Albia In Sectional Clash
The Moravia Greyhounds face Albia in a 9:60 PM Thursday sectional basketball game at Albia in the Iowa state boys tournament. Moravia, likely outmatched, will still compete with full effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Greyhounds
Albia
Moravia
Fanchen Winsler Returns Home to Open Beauty Shop
Fanchen Winsler came back to Moravia on Sunday announcing plans to stay and open a beauty shop soon. She has spent about six years away, running a successful parlor in Ames and previously operating here before selling to Miss Agnes Epperson. Residents welcome her return as R. R. Pennington moved her effects and equipment from Ames to Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juat
Moravia
Fanchen Whisler
Panchen
Fanchen Winsler
Winsler
Ames
Agnes Epperson
R. R. Pennington
Albia Library Gift Of Books Is Appreciated
Moravia residents praise Albia Public Library for a week long show of neighborliness as nearly 100 first class books are sent to Moravia to bolster its collection. The donated volumes came from Albia’s duplicates and are warmly thanked by local residents.
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Albia Library
Moravia
Albis Public Library
Albia
WSC Meets With Mrs Turner on Feb 26
The W.8.C.S. of the Methodist Church met with Mrs. C. A. Turner on Wednesday afternoon February 26. De votions were led by Mrs. John Veach. The program included a duet by Mesdames Freeman Jolly and George Winsler and discussions on interracial topics led by Mrs. W. C. Harvis and others. Mrs. J. W. Halden reported Ottumwa District meeting in Oskeosa recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
C. A. Turner
John Veach
Mesdames Freeman Jolly
George Winsler
Cole
Glen Garrett
W. C. Harvis
C. M. McFatridge
W. L. Palmer
Round Table
United States
Mra
J. W. Halden
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
FB. A. Caylor
Floyd Caylor
High View Stock Farm
W. A. Smiths
Alba
Mrs. Smith
Gardner Hatchery
Bowling Statistics
Ava Dings
Sisseississen Oo
Tha Aue
Union Seeeere Easten
Hiatts Wen
Death Takes
Judge Dashiell
Mr. and
Mrs. Hawk
W. P. Donahoo
Pryor
Kenneth
Bunker Camp
Library Notes
Fred Hammond
Bailey—McDonough
Matherly
So and
Sew Club
Preston Hiatt
Melcher
Harold Burton
Knoxville
Curtis Burton
C.S
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