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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
3
The Moravia area faces persistent mud on rural roads, with hints of soft surfaces and ongoing travel hardships. The piece notes a Red Cross War Fund drive success and highlights John Veach stepping down from the Moravian school board after 12 years of service. A Frank Main note from Mt. Ayr mentions filing 507 saws last year, promising future calculations on sawdust output.
The March meeting of the Moravia library board discussed boosting reader interest in free library books. Librarian for March is Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff. The board plans their daily vacation Bible school, chaired by Mia Harry DuVall and other members, with literature on hand. It is set to open March 21 and needs volunteer teachers, contact Mrs. DuVall.
Mrs R E Cummins marked her 85th birthday with afternoon calls and gifts though illness kept her home most of winter. The Cummins moved last year from the northeast Moravia acreage to the east town property and will celebrate their first wedding anniversary in April.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman Bloomfield stillborn Sunday at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Funeral held 430 pm Monday Turner funeral home Moravia with Rev John A Boden officiating. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery. Mrs Hoffman, former Telda Stauber, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Stauber Bloomfield.
Due to special union meetings, Class No. 9 annual Roll Call is moved from March 11 to March 18. Me and Mrs. Lee Hiatt were in Centerville Saturday evening.
Revival services led by Rev. E. A. Lacour run this week at United Brethren Church with daily themes from God's Solicitude for A Lost World to The Secret of Abiding in Jesus Christ. High school night, school group talks, prayer meetings, and children’s sessions are scheduled, with services at 7 30 p m and 2 00 p m and a closing Sunday night.
Mrs Edward Whicker 68 of Rathbun died at St Josephs Mercy hospital Centerville Saturday at 10 am after long illness. Born Rose Elia Clark September 9 1878 she was preceded in death by her husband January 26. Surviving children Clifford Karl and Ruby McDanel. Funeral at Turner Moravia 2 pm Monday with Rev H A Smith officiating burial Haynes cemetery.
Appanoosa County Farm Bureau Roads committee backed a one cent per gallon gasoline tax hike to raise funds for secondary roads and city street improvements. Two bills were discussed. one would raise fuel tax to about five million yearly, the other would keep license fees at original cost. Distribution favors rural routes first, with funds split between primary and secondary roads. support from S A Martin of Appanoosa County.
The Jolly Dozen Club met with Mrs. Esther Hiner Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hamilton and their daughter were supper guests with Mrs. Pearl Lavely on Tuesday. Mrs. Murtz and daughter left for Waukesha Wisconsin after visiting with her parents Tuesday night.
Mrs Albert Veach hosted Thursday afternoon for the E T C club. Mrs Edna Hiatt led the entertainment while prizes were awarded to Mrs A C Main and Mrs Lee Hiatt. Delicious refreshments followed the program.
An evening school on soil conservation led by Bernard F. Myers will convene Monday March 12 at 8 PM in Moravia High School. It is the fifth and last session of the course, with possible future demonstrational meetings if ten or more farmers show interest. A film titled Wise Land Use Pays will be shown.
Troy Adams attended a Scoutmasters round table conference in Centerville on Thursday evening. Ottumwa visitors Mr. and Mrs. Royce Pettit and children called at the George Irelan home Sunday evening. Centerville hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cameron and Mrs. J. W. Halden were there Friday afternoon. Mrs. Roger Hartman of OsKaloosa visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Morris over the weekend. Centerville area residents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McFall and son joined evangelistic services in Moravia Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith and son from Laredo spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Helen Garretson. Learnell Woodcock and Miss Rita Woodcock of El Monte California, and Paul Woodcock of Covina California, spent Thursday with their aunt Mrs. C. C. Jones and family.
Mrs F C Hiatt learned Tuesday of the death of her nephew 2nd Lt Russell L Cobbs 28 an army air corps instructor killed in a plane crash near Alexandria Louisiana Saturday night during a routine training flight He had served since November 1942 Survivors include his wife two children Janet and Russell his parents Mr and Mrs Phil Cobbs Newton and two sisters His mother was Virgic Harris of Moravia
The sophomore class will stage Too Many Maskers by Dora Mary MacDonald in the school gym on Thursday evening March 15. Set in Langdon Hall garden, the cast includes Bonnie Jean Frame as Miss Phoebe Carey and Elizabeth Mercer as instructor Dee Fenton. Students from Langdon Hall and Penn Academy fill supporting roles in a humorous masquerade plot.
Mrs Edna Dyphon returned from a three week visit with her daughter in Woodward. Miss Ethel Householder of Centerville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Forrest Main and attended evangelistic services. Orlando Sears and son Donnie attended the funeral of J M Dudley at Unionville. Wilbur Cloyed of Des Moines visited his parents in E F Wilson home. Mrs Ted Campbell resumed teaching at Uptonville high after illness. Clarence Stauber of Bloomfield attended funeral suites for their granddaughter infant of Dean Hoff man at Turner funeral home.
Albert Lyle McNair, Shipfitter third class, was commended by the Twelfth Fleet commander for bravery in Le Havre harbor France on October 18 1944. He joined the U S Navy two years ago and has served at sea since February last year.
Mrs Zell Callen was reelected president of the missionary society at United Brethren church Monday afternoon. Other officers elected included Mrs Charles Coffin vice president Mrs Troy Adams secretary Mrs Fred Hammond treasurer Mrs E G Hawk secretary of literature Mrs M K Blackman secretary of bank offering Mrs A C Main secretary of stewardship and Mrs Coffin pianist with Mrs M K Blackman as chorister. Troy Adams was lesson leader on the topic A Time for Great Living Demands Courageous Service. Fred Hammond reviewed study book chapters and Zell Callen summarized the enrichment program. Mabel Coulson read scripture and Rev G M Talbott offered closing prayer.
John A Winsler remembered his 85th birthday last Wednesday February 28 a Moravia resident since 1871 and last living member of his father Michaels family He enjoys current news via newspaper radio and visits with local townsfolk His daughter Mrs Frank Miller of Centerville and family visited as well as Mr and Mrs Miller of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Ray Lewis of Des Moines The Winslet home hosts his daughter Mrs Norman Ward husband and granddaughter Margaret Also visitors include Mr Pat Nation and children from Russellville Ark with Mr and Mrs Jake Morris and the Winslet parents in Oskaloosa
Caurenes outlines a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent M. H. Johnson, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., and Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. N.Y PS is listed, with Thursday Prayer and Bible Study at 8:00 p.m. The notice requests noting the change in evening service times.
Church of Christ led by Pastor W. J. Hastie lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as Superintendent, Communion at 10:80 a.m., Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. sermon titled A Community Sermon. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Pastor notes upcoming visit to Kenosha Wisconsin and time changes.
Mr and Mrs Fred Callen of Moravia reported their son Clair F Callen has been promoted to sergeant while serving in France. He is listed as Sergeant Clair F Callen 37196619 Btry B 311th F A Bn APO 79 care Postmaster New York N.
Pvt. Rolinville Dille arrived Saturday for a two week furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dille. He graduated last Friday from the Army Specialized Training Reserve program at the state agricultural college in Fargo North Dakota and will report to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for further assignment.
Soldier Don W Darby writes from England to Howard Smith. He thanks neighbors for letters and prayers as his leg and arm wounds heal. He describes a new cast, walking, and hopes to sail for the States soon. He asks about Moravia and local groups, mentions band, Boy Scouts, library progress, churches, ministers, and the M H S class of 457.
Jack Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and George McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Clyde McDonald led a party of fourteen Appanoose county men from Centerville Tuesday afternoon to Jefferson Barracks Missouri to report for induction into the armed forces.
The column lists new overseas addresses for Privates William C. Bivin and Francis D. Shelquist, with their unit details and APO numbers. It notes Bob Rhoads in England receiving a corporal promotion from the 186th General Hospital, and mentions T/Sgt William Max Hiner leaving for St. Ann, California after overseas service. Seaman 1/c Duane Veach and Mrs. Veach visit from Shoemaker, California, with travels to Des Moines and other relatives before returning.
Moravia's Red Cross War Fund drive topped its $475 quota by more than $100, raising a total of $678.85 in the 1945 campaign. The effort completed in two days, led by chairman Mrs. Chester Broshar and supported by a corps of workers and Thespian Troupe sponsors. Local weather and poor roads slowed township contributions.
Frank Lathen and Karl Tuttle were nominated for election as Moravia Independent School District directors. Two three year terms are available. Lathen seeks re election, Tuttle filling the vacancy left by John D Veach who retires after twelve years. Election at Moravia Community Building from 12 noon to 7 PM on March 12.
Mrs Florence Woodcock 64 of Pocahontas Arkansas died recently with funeral held Tuesday at the Christian church in Albia. Burial was in Baptist cemetery west of Hilton. She was married to Marion Woodcock who died five years earlier. Born Ming Florence Fisher in 1908 she leaves Ira Fisher Hal Fisher and sister Mrs Charley Hough in Monroe county and is survived by three sons and four daughters.
A/SV-12 U S N officer Charles M Hall visited his grandmother Mrs C C Smith from Friday through Sunday. He traveled from the University of California after schooling to Princeton New Jersey for a four month course at Princeton University. Saturday dinner guests at the Smith home included Gail Hinton Cyrus Hall Harold Drake Donnie Smith of Albia Betty a Smith and others.
Forrest E. Hamilton of Moravia Iowa receives promotion to corporal from the 397th Bombardment Group at a Ninth Air Force bomber base in France. Hamilton, an airplane mechanic with the Bridge Busters, is the foster son of Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton of Moravia. Nearby report notes Pvt Gene Main is now stationed in Hawaii per his mother Mrs Birdie Main.
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