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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
3
This letter notes farmers harrowing and ditching rural roads to restore travelability amid labor and funding shortages. It highlights long distances worked, upcoming spring and summer impacts, and includes notes from Moravia residents about weather and regional camaraderie. It also covers David Pullman’s district and state forensic achievements and Roy Wilson’s upcoming FBI training.
Mr and Mrs John Veach entertained relatives Sunday to honor the birthday anniversaries of their daughter Mary Kathryn and son Richard. Guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Everman Nancy and Barton Mrs John Koestner and daughter Cynthia Ann and Mr and Mrs Frank Veach of Centerville.
The Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening March 20 with Mrs. Margaret Callen at 8 oclock. Mr and Mrs Dean Smithburg of Sioux Falls returned home Friday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Smithburg. Mrs Bertha Morris and Mrs John Daniela of Denver visited their mother Mrs Mary Clester who is ill. Mr and Mrs James Clester of Knoxville spent time with his mother Mrs R A Bergan of Los Angeles. Le. R A Bergan USN is on duty in the Pacific.
The Moravia Independent School District annual election drew only 20 votes on Monday afternoon. Frank Lathen was reelected to a three year term and Karl Tuttle was elected to a three year term, succeeding John D Veach who did not seek reelection. Lathen and Tuttle faced no opposition in the balloting.
Henry J. Oehler recently celebrated his 85th birthday, observed with a dinner hosted by Mrs. E. F. Oehler on January 26. Son of Paul C. and Maria Oehler, he was born during his parents’ Moravian Mission days in Wyandotte, Kansas, and later settled near Moravia after Civil War service. Now the last surviving Oehler, he keeps active with reading, radio, town trips, and home chores.
Class No 9 of the Methodist Sunday School will hold Roll Call next Sunday March 18 with a cooperative dinner. Letters will be read at the table. Mr and Mrs F W Blumenstock are chairmen.
Members of the Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Stella Carter. Roll call elicited current events. Mrs Charles Coffin spoke on Customs and Peoples of Australia. Mrs John Dodd related facts about New Zealand. Mrs Glen Garrett gave information about New Guinea.
Church notices list worship at 10:45 a m and children story hour at 4:00 p m with Mrs Blumenstock leading. Morning services at 11:00 a m and 8:30 p m Can-Do Fellowship. Tuesday training class at 7:30 p m and Friday prayer meeting. All ages invited. Church School at 10:45 a m led by Virgil Dooley.
The Church of Christ led by Pastor W. J. Hastie lists Bible School at 10 00 a m with Winnie ba Wall as superintendent and a Communion Service. An invitation extends to all for Sunday evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
The Nazarene Church led by Pastor W. E. Burd holds Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m The theme Why I Cannot Bae Slide Evoking Service What is Sanctification at 8 00 p m Prayer and Bible Study at 8 00 p m Thursday
Church notices list United Brethren UG led by Pastor TALBOTT with church school at 1000 a.m. supervised by Donald Jones, worship at 10:50 a.m., evening service at 6:20 p.m., Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m., and a Thursday prayer meeting at 2:30 p.m.
The text describes the gold lapel button awarded to men and women honorably discharged from the armed forces. It explains that wearing the button signals service to the country and a return to civilian life.
The Methodist and United Brethren churches united for an 18 day evangelistic series at United Brethren church closed Sunday night. Rev E A Lacour and Mrs Lacour led forceful messages and musical numbers with vibra harp and marimba. Fifty five conversions were reported. the Lacours plan another Mo ay revival series this fall in Moyavia.
Richard Veach came home to Mr and Mrs John OD Moravia Friday after nearly four years on the west coast. He worked about three years at Kaiser shipbuilding in Alameda California and served in the US Army for about a year before his discharge. He plans to stay in Moravia and join his father in the implement business. Many friends welcome him back.
The Iowa health department urged farmers and consumers to prevent trichinellosis after a Lowden outbreak linked to smoked sausage. Refrigeration or thorough cooking is advised, with temperatures of five degrees above zero for 20 days or ten below zero for 10 days, or six days at 20 below. Smoking before eating is safer, and pork should be cooked until white if not refrigerated. Fear in Lowden is natural but controllable with proper measures.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt and their daughters of Newton called Sunday afternoon at the homes of Mrs C N Main and Curtis Burton, leaving a friendly impression and greetings.
Lela Luse of Chicago arrived Tuesday for a two week vacation visit with her mother Mrs. Raymond Ashby and other relatives. Mrs. R B Gaekle and daughter Mary Lou of Oskaloosa spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. N J Main. Mr Gaekla visited Main on Sunday.
The Ida Grove Pioneer Record outlines medal ranks in order of importance. It lists Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross and Medal, Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct Medal with notes on eligibility and citation requirements.
Pfc Delbert Calhoun of Albia route 2 son of Mr and Mrs Carl Calhoun receives the Bronze Star for extraordinary heroism with General Patton's Third Army. He held a left flank position under a heavy counter attack, killed two enemies with grenades and rifle fire, directed artillery and mortar fire under mortar and machine gun fire, and reported enemy activity from near Dillingen Germany on December 21 1944.
The Moravia high school will host an adult education program on Friday evening, March 18, with vocational agriculture instructor Bernard F. Myers announcing corn improvement as the topic. The session aims to engage farmers and others curious about hybrid corn production and ongoing advances to aid food production on farms, beginning at eight o clock.
Second Lt. Harold L. Boyer was wounded in the left thigh in Italy on February 23 while serving with the 86th Mountain Infantry, 10th Division. Hospitalization is expected for about a month and he will need help for movement. The Boyer family of Loveland Colorado reports the incident and his continued service. Meanwhile Robert F.B. Boyer, aboard a yard minesweeper in the Southwest Pacific, writes of hard work and travel to enjoy the voyage, while Duane Veach departs Des Moines to join his navy band post in Shoemaker California.
Monroe county residents face wartime calls as Darrel Caster heads to Jefferson Barracks for induction, the fourth Caster son in service. Cantata rehearsals meet Sundays at 2 50 PM at the Methodist church with choir members urged to participate.
Mr and Mrs Dan W Fullerton former residents now in Crivitz Wisconsin report three sons serving in the U S armed forces. Merle B Fullerton 27 entered February 4 1942 serves with army engineers in the Southwest Pacific taking part in Leyte invasion with no furlough. Myron D Fullerton 18 joined October 1943 trained at Great Lakes on a landing craft and recently met Merle in the Southwest Pacific. Max L Fullerton Seaman First Class volunteered March inducted May 31 1944 trained at Farragut Idaho now on active sea duty in the Southwest Pacific with wife Janet Miller and son living with her parents at Middle Inlet Wisconsin.
Staff Sergeant Waldo Handy, grandson of Mrs. Ora Selby, receives the Air Medal. Another Selby Handy grandson, Frank Handy, recently returned on furlough. Mrs. Fern Selby Handy notes Pvt. Charles E. Hiatt has arrived in the Philippines with same address and new APO 72. Pvt. Clifford Pfannebecker overseas and now injured, Mrs. M. Smt. Burton reports Richard Burton at Truax Field Wisconsin after Southwest Pacific duty. Pvt. Orman Whicker returns to Brig ham City after Bushnell General Hospital for an 80 day furlough.
Mrs Paul Broshar hosted the Progressive club Monday evening. Three tables of bridge were in play with high scores won by Mrs Lester Brain, Mrs Gerald Morgay, and Mrs John Dille. Pvt Whicker, recently returned from overseas after being wounded, attended along with Harold Housley of Camp Hood Texas who arrived for a 15 day furlough with his parents.
Mr and Mrs L M Robinson of Albia received word their son Sgt Donald H Robinson, once reported missing, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. They have received letters and other reports saying he is well and uninjured, with the address Stalag Luft No 10 for the duration.
Iowa electric firms report rural lines now serve about 61,500 farms, a ninefold rise since 1919. Since 1940, 13,000 additional farms gained service, with 47,500 on rural lines and 4,000 via urban extensions, spanning over 16,000 miles of lines and bearing substantial state, local, and federal taxes.
An income tax auditor from the State Tax Commission will be at the Courthouse in Albia on March 16 to assist taxpayers with their 1944 state income tax returns. Farmers should bring their Farm Schedule and accrual taxpayers a copy of their 1943 return. The duplicate copy of the 1944 federal return can be used by the auditor.
Des Moines OPA District director Walter D. Kline notes that ceiling prices for corn depend on No 2 yellow shelled grade with moisture under 15 percent. Deductions apply for higher moisture or grades below No 2. Ear corn must be cheaper than shelled by shelling value. Local boards will issue full price information. Buyers and sellers should verify price by grade and moisture, as small market differentials can push a sale above the ceiling. Mrs. Donald Kaster visits Creston, staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. BE. S. Kaster.
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