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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
3
A Moravia school issue thanks Mrs. J T VanDorin of Enon for clippings praising editors and public service. The piece reflects on democracy, voting, and the school as a bulwark, mentions war effort, tax deadline, ration coupons, and local plans including an officer aptitude test on April 2 at Moravia High School.
EE T C club members met with Mrs Charles Johnson and answered roll call with shortcuts on wash day. Mrs Howard Carson won the mystery box. Entertainment by Mrs Albert Veauch. Refreshments after the meeting. At the February party at Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt eight tables of rock were played. High score Mrs Frank Lathen, guest prize Miss Maud McDonald. Refreshments served by the hostess and aides.
Mr and Mrs U S Hiatt marked their golden wedding anniversary at the American Legion home in Moravia with 48 relatives and friends attending. The day featured a family dinner, musical numbers, afternoon tea, and gifts including $50 and a bouquet. The couple, married March 9 1893, have nine living children and ten total. Rex died young. He is 78 and she was Kissed age 18 at marriage. they have lived on local farms all their married life.
Thursday night basketball double header at Moravia high school gym begins 7:30 p m with Exline donating services and all expenses to United War Relief. Moravia teams meet Exline this year for first time. proceeds from both games go to charity and season ends for Moravia.
Max A. Martin of Moravia was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army on March 6 after completing the officer candidate course at Fort Benning Georgia He previously enlisted February 10 1941 and served with the 168th Infantry and 138th Infantry before entering officer candidate school He held the rank of sergeant prior to commissioning.
Relatives arrive for visit at main home as Arthur Main of Madison and Mrs Don Pelke of Chicago join Mr. and Mrs M P Main. M P Main improves in St Josephs hospital in Canterville after admission on Wednesday March 3. C O Jones runs the Main grocery during Mr Main’s absence.
Mrs. Zell Callen learns of the death of her uncle W. H. Blake of Tampa Florida after a lingering illness. He served as superintendent of the Seaboard railroad in Florida and retirement. Survived by wife Alberta Sharp of Morayig. Also notes visitors Will Halden and family and George Irelan's recovery from illness.
Mrs. John Dille was elected president of the women's missionary society of the United Brethren church at a meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. BE. F. Webler's home. Other officers named include Mrs. Zell Callen as vice president and Mrs. Charles Coffin as secretary.
Mrs G T Harn hosted the Past Matron's club for the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday March 2. Mrs J W Halden attended funeral services for her cousin June Wilson in Centerville Saturday afternoon.
Moravia reports three deaths over two days as services were held for Ulysses Binsox 98 and James Kaater 80. Edward Johnson 60 was found dead at home. coroner ruled self-inflicted death and funeral plans set for Friday at United Brethren church in Moravia with burial in Moravia cemetery.
Moravia set a Friday March 12 prayer service at 7 30 p m in the United Brethren church as part of a worldwide movement. The program led by Mrs Harry DuVall features readings hymns and prayers with a play Mothers of the World and music by local women. The four fold purpose includes distributing Christian literature aiding Indian schools and migrant citizens and Union Christian Colleges. Dr Georgia Harkness and Mrs Benjamin E Mays helped plan this year’s service.
I thank neighbors and friends for help during illness and for many cards and letters. Gratitude also to the W.S.C.S. of Wesley Chapel for the beautiful flowers. Roy Scott.
Moravia Methodist Church class Nine observes its 50th anniversary on Sunday March 14 with a 10 am session led by teacher emeritus Harn. Fred Blumenstock president presides while Glick greets, class members sing, and G G Peterson performs duet numbers. Mrs Stella Carter lists class statistics and D E Bishop speaks on social life.
Lieutenant Max Martin arrived Sunday to visit his wife and children after training at Fort Benning Georgia. He will spend 14 days here before reporting to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. PFC John Monroe Jarvis, son of Mrs. Charles Jarvis of Moravia, is now stationed at Huntsville Texas attending officer candidate school.
James A. Reich, 27, completed training in the Medical Administrative Corps officers candidate school at Camp Barkley Texas and has received a commission as second lieutenant. A Moravia High School graduate, Reich is assigned to the medical replacement training center at Camp Barkley.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson hosted a dinner at their home last Monday to celebrate the birthdays of their son James Wilson and Dennis McDonald. Guests included Milas Gael Sherrard, Karl Tuttle, Kenneth Tuttle, Bill Wilson, and Dennis McDonald. The party featured rock music and popcorn balls as refreshments.
The United Brethren church in Moravia will dedicate a flag honoring armed forces members at 7 30 p m Sunday. Rev G M Talbott said families will be represented on the flag. Mrs Norman Firkins of Vallejo Calif arrives to visit her ill mother Mrs G R Darby northeast of Moravia.
Moravia grocers report rationing for a week and a half is met with good spirits. Customers forget to bring ration books, misread rules, and confuse points with money. Despite hiccups, grocers say plenty of nonrationed items remain and no one need go hungry.
Paul Broshar was reelected as director of the Moravia independent school district for a three year term in a light vote of 24 cast. He received 23 votes with John Dille listed on one ballot. The board meets March 16 for annual organization. members include Dr. T. Slavin, John D. Veach, W. M. Gardner, Gay Kaster, and Broshar. Gardner and Kaster face term limits next year.
The marriage of Miss Arleen Britten of Zearing to Pvt Raymond E Plants of Moravia took place Saturday evening Feb 20 in the chapel at Camp Wolters Texas. Post Chaplain Guard Green officiated. The bride wore a white wool jersey dress with tan accessories and a corsage of white gardenias and pink sweet peas. The groom wore uniform. The bride, a Zearing high school graduate of 1986, attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines. Plants is a Moravia High School and Town State Teachers College graduate who studied at Drake University. He has been principal and coach at Zearing High School for two years before his army induction on Nov 28 1942. He will begin three weeks of preparatory training at an NCO school this month and expects transfer to Ft Benning Ga for officer training.
Mrs H E Watts hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Twentieth Century club. Roll call sparked with an Irish anecdote. Mrs J W Halden read an article on He Glorified the Peanut about George Washington Carver. Mrs T B Cameron contributed Where Is All Our Food Going from the American Magazine. Mrs Charles Coffin played The Wearing of the Green on piano.
Mrs. A. M. Smith announces that her son, the Reverend Herman V. W. Smith, will serve as pastor of the Methodist Church in New Sharon, Iowa, and he and his family will relocate this week. He previously served at Fort Des Moines Methodist Church for several years, and this move marks a career advancement.
The state travelling juvenile book exhibit may be seen at the Mora public library Wednesday and Saturday this week. Mrs. F W Blumenstock, president, urged that the books are for use and not for sale and emphasized careful handling by visitors.
Mrs. Lloyd McCrory learned of her sister Mrs. Charles Fox aged 76 dying at her Bloomfield home after a long illness following a stroke. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
Moravia led the Red Cross war fund effort with 259.65 collected, beyond its 241.20 quota, as township canvassers under Q. A. Burton report strong local support. School district contributions reached 100 percent, aided by volunteers from Moravia and neighboring areas. another tin can pickup is planned for April as salvage drive continues.
Moravia high school sophomores collected 5 281 pennies and 995 nickels turning them in at the bank. Top collectors were Betty Jean Foster 950 coins, David Pullman 630, LeRoy Wilson 520, Darlene DeWitt 331, Gene McCrory 262, Wynona Perry 220. Wilson added 168 nickels, McCrory 93, Foster 80. The coins were exchanged for larger denominations following a United States mint suggestion stressing metal needed for war production.
Mr and Mrs G B Johnsons entertained Kensington club members with husbands and guests at a 7:30 dessert rock party. Mrs George Halden had high score for the evening. The previous Thursday afternoon the club met after luncheon was served following the business and social hour.
Mrs Edna Neff moved Wednesday from a farm four miles south of Moravia to Walter Lemaster and A E Shull property. The Lemaster and Shull men took the Lester Smith property vacated by Lee Hiatt. The Hiatt family moved Saturday to the Allen Hiatt property they recently purchased.
The American Legion auxiliary will meet at Mabel Smith's home on Tuesday March 16 at 7 30 p m It will be nine dish towel shower s or at the Legion Home Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and daughter are moving into their new home recently purchased from Allen Hiatt
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