Weather outlook and gremlin tale from Moravia paper
This short note praises Mora via Union as a weather forecaster while humorously recounting a rainstorm after window washing and a coal shortage. It recalls printer gremlins and monotype quirks, mentions Harve McCumber's move to Sterling, and lauds Moravia Taylor township for Red Cross War Relief drive success, highlighting pride in war effort and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Taylor
Red Cross
Lathen Begins Naval Training In Idaho
Gene Ernest Lathen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lathen, reported to the United States naval training station at Farragut Idaho this week for recruit training. After mastering seamanship fundamentals he may qualify for a navy service school or be assigned to fleet units for active duty. Mrs Norman Firkins of Valero California visiting relatives spent Friday with Mr and Mrs George Firking. her mother is improving slowly. Mrs Wendell Cloyed of Washington DC arrived to spend a 10 day visit with her parents west of Iconium and with his parents. Roberty Main and Louise Rouse, students at John Fletcher college at Oskaloosa, visited over the weekend with their parents. Roy Woodward returned from York College to visit before his induction into the army March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Ernest Lathen
Frank Lathen
United States Naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Norman Firkins
Valero
Calif
Mra
Rearby
Moravia
George Firking
Wendell Cloyed
Washington, D. C
Richard Allen
Iconium
Carl Cloyed
Roberty Main
Louise Rouse
John Fletcher College
Oskaloosa
Forrest Main
Lewis Rouse
Roy Woodward
York College
York
Nebr
Harry Woodward
Moravia Cagers Win Last Games and Aid War Fund
Moravia high school basketball ends the season with wins by both boys and girls at Exline. Girls win 30 to 10 led by Moravia scorers Use 17, Jody 6, Arnold 5, while the Moravia boys topple Exline 28 to 18 with Purvis 10, Purlock 9, Laws 7. Proceeds donated to Appanoose county United War Fund.
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Moravia
Exliné
County United War Relief Fund
Use
Jody
Arnold
F. Purvis
Purlock
Exline
Dale Laws
Boyd
Moravian
United War Fund
Appanoose County
United Brethren Honors 26 Service Flag Members
A Moravia United Brethren church service dedicated a service flag bearing 26 stars for local service members. A large crowd heard special music by a male quartet and a flute solo, as names were read by Fred Hammond of Basil Cowell American Legion. The Rev G M Talbott preached a sermon.
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United States
United Brethren Church
Moravia
G. G. Peterson
Peterson
Fred Hammond
Basil Cowell American Legion Post
G. M. Talbott
Richard Burton
Clair Callen
Francis Clell Coffin
Glen Coulson
James Closter
Dayton Dotson
Howard Evans
Max Gollaher
Charles Gray
John William Johnson
Donald Roy Johnson
Smith Tharp
Don Talbott
Vinton Foster
Vess Lathan
Gene La‘then
Kay B. Oehler
Leon Gabler
Robert Shelquist
Claude Sharp
Junior Stacker
Roy Woodward
Nephews Serve As Pallbearers For Easter Funeral
James M. Easter funeral services at United Brothers church Moravia featured nephews Gus Luse Cody Luse and others as pallbearers. Mourners included Mrs A O Main and Mrs E G Hawk with floral tributes arranged by Mrs Lloyd Davison and Miss Maty ing ex. Obituary notes born Aug 3 1862 in Appanoose County died Mar 9 1948 at St Josephs hospital aged 80 years seven months six days. He married Henrietta Foster Sept 16 1883 and had nine children with several predeceasing. survived by son Elihu Rufus Kaster, 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, sisters Mina Luse Hannah Gladfelder and brother Robert Kaster. Card of thanks from Rufus Easter family.
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James M
United Brathren
Moravia
Gus Luse
Cody Luse
Zuamisaater
Grover Kanter
Jess Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
A. O. Main
E. G.hawk
Lloyd Davison
Matying
Leo Kaater
Afton
Elmer Geis
Kenneth Petznick
Creston
James McClellan Kaster
Robert
Mary McDanel Kaster
Appanoose
County
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Henrietta Leona Foster
Monroe
Leo
Edna
Edgar
Zadha
Leroy
Walter
Ancel
Kaster
Mya
Zelma. McKern
Ater
Elihu Rufus Kaster
Mina Luse
Hannah Gladfelder
Robert Kaster
Appanoose County
Cantarie
Jacob Elmer
Samuel
Margaret Dicks
Iconium
Independence Township
Laura Wolfe
Glenn
Merle
Beryl Brown
Freda Swift
Josephine Beaty
Iconium Vifinity
Aldred Argo
Ottumwa
Church Schedule Read at CarreaeS and Wesley Chapel
The notice lists a Church School at CarreaeS at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs D B Bishop as superintendent, a Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. and an 8:80 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at the parsonage, plus 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Junior Choir practice at the parsonage. Wesley Chapel shows a 9:30 a.m. Worship Service and a 10:30 a.m. Church School with Merry Phillips as superintendent.
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D. BE. Bishop
Wesley Chapel
Merry Phillips
Moravia Church Notes and Local Visits Reported
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor led 10:00 a m church school with Carl VanZante as superintendent. Worship at 10:56 a m and 7:30 p m. Relatives informed in Blue Island and Moravia about a deceased father-in-law who suffered a stroke two weeks earlier. Harriett Lee Main stayed with her parents the Mains. Des Moines visitors included Mr and Mrs Trueman Meyers and Barbara. Mary Ray moved to Des Moines. Annie Brain remains in Centerville. Albert Brain returned to Moravia from Centerville wintering in Centerville. Ora and Bertha Potts and Nina Nueman of Albia visited the Mains. M M Main hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hicks
Blue Island, I
Moravia
Hicks
Harriett Lee Main
A. O. Main
Knoxville
Mary Ray
Rev
T. J. Zike
Des Moines
Mary
The
Moravia High School
Men Plan Scout Troop Meeting in Moravia
Men interested in sponsoring a Boy Scout troop in Moravia will meet Thursday night at 8 o clock at the Moravia Union church. A nine member troop committee was to be appointed, announced this morning. Lee S Baker of Chariton, Boy Scout field executive, recently visited Moravia to contact interested sponsors and outline details for starting the troop.
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Moravia
Rites Held For Edward Johnson In Moravia
Edward Johnson, born Feb 4 1888 in Lucas Iowa, died March 7 1948 aged 60 years 1 month 3 days. Funeral at United Brethren Church Moravia with floral committee chaired by Mia U Main and Mrs John Dille. Relatives from Camp Cooke Ottumwa Des Moines and Moravia attended. Survived by wife Mary Fosenburg three sons Charles Lawrence and Francis and several siblings and grandchildren. Card of thanks from the Johnson family.
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Wera
Edward Johnson
United Brethren Church
Moravia
George Witsler
Forrest Main
Jesus
Mia. U.0
Main
Mra
John Dille
E. G. Hawk
Carl Cloyed
Jack Judge
Henry Systma
Pearl
Hiner
Gus Luse
Elmer: Johnson
Camp Cook
Calif
Lawrence Johnson
Ottumwa
Hugh Lewis
Arthur Lewis
Herbert Lewis
Vera Nelson
Eva Swallow
Des Moines
Pat Fisher
Will Anderson
John Anderson
Erma Kitterman
Henry Foserburg
Marceline Fosenburg
Alwin Sincox
Grant Sincox
Lloyd Johnon
Herman Johnson
Marie van Weekien
Cayrie Morgan
Bia
Charles McCurdy
Blakesburg
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Charles Edward Johnson
Eric Gus
Augusta Matilda Johnson
Lucas
Iowa
Mary Fosenburg
Mr. Johnson
Howard
Charles
Lawrence
Francis
Los Angeles
California
Ernie Caster
Herman
Clarence
Orange
Almer
Camp Cooke
Mrs Pabst Hosts Brother Birthday Celebration
Mrs Pabst entertained in honor of her brother W L Hicks with his 8th birthday. Attending were another Hicks sibling and spouse from Centerville, and H R Hicks delivered the birthday cake. Mrs Hatey Pabat hosted guests Mr and Mrs Robert Reeves of Des Moines for the weekend at her parents Mr and Mrs D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idimer
W. L Hicks
H. R. Hicks
Centerville
Hatey Pabat
Robert Reeves
iDes Moines
Moravia School To Test Army And Navy Students
Richard W. Gordner of Moravia School has been transferred from his ship to fleet service school in Norfolk Virginia for a three month advanced engineering course. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T R Gordner of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Gordner
Fleet Service School
Norfolk
Mra. T. R. Gordner
Taylor Township Surpasses Red Cross Fund Goal
Taylor township raised 196 dollars for the Appanoose county Red Cross war fund and membership drive, far exceeding its 125 dollar goal. The report was given Wednesday by etro Brion, chalerant, with Bruce Gardner noting canvassing paused for furlough. several local names and details follow. The item also mentions Junior Stocker’s training in New Orleans and PVT Harold Housley on furlough. A death notice for Jacob Elmer Dicks records his birth September 6 1867 and death February 24 1948 in Iconium, with survivors listed.
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Taylor Township
Appanoose County Redross War Fund
Etro Brion
Chalerant
Bruce Gardner
Cam
Patrick Passes 81st Birthday in Albia Home
J F Patrick marked his 81st birthday Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Mangle in Albia with a dinner in his honor. Attendees included his daughter Mrs A J Mangle and her husband. Patrick, born southeast of Moravia, has lived in the area most of his life and has resided with his daughter since his wife’s death six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Patrick
Ernest Mangle
Albia
A. 3. Mangle
Patrick
Moravia
Moravia Churches Unite For World Day Of Prayer
Moravia's three churches joined Friday evening for a World Day of Prayer observance at United Brethren church. Thirty six women participated under Mrs. Harry DuVall and committee from the churches. Rev B L Pullman and a four-voice choir led the singing. Mrs. DuVall called it one of the best attended services in years.
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Moravia
United Brethren Church
Harry DuVall
B. L. Pullman
Walters Host Farm Meeting Highlights Community Effort
G A Lineweaver and Miss Gladys Dabler Monroe county extension agents led a cooperative community meeting at the Walters home on March 12. An impromptu scene of Mr Brown grocery shopping with his wife choosing a hat entertained attendees. Linaweaver showed hog sanitation slides while Dabler spoke on gardens urging attendees to plant something new. Pie and coffee were served.
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G. A. Lineweaver
Gladys Dabler
Monroe County Extension
a_‘cooperative community
Asa Walter Home
Thanking Relatives for Visits and Support During Hospital Stay
A brief note expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits, cards, and flowers received while confined in the hospital. It recalls the support and kindness shown during the illness and recovery.
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Ts Hospital
Ain
Local Social Notes From Melcher Iowa March Social Roundup
Dr and Mrs J F Gray of Melcher and son John recently graduated from medical school in Iowa City spent Wednesday March 10 with Jr and Mrs R Cumming. John planned an internship in Canada before leaving. Mrs Eva Morgan and relatives hosted visiting relatives and colleagues including Mrs Cody Luse and Mardeena Wilson. Wilson hosted Moravia school faculty at a Dick Wilson home dinner. Preston Hiatt and Charles Curtis of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton as Mrs Burton recovered from throat infection. Will Long and Carl McKern relocated to nearby properties. M P Main recovering at home after St Joseph hospital transfer. Lowell Harris and Phil Cobb attended 50th anniversary of Methodist Class 9. Alice Creekmur left Moville after extended visit with Rev G M Talbott.
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J. F. Gray
Melcher
John Gray
Iowa City
R. . Cumming
Vareaugar
British Columbia
Canada
William Morgan, Jr
Morgan
Eva Morgan
Washington, D. C
Navy
Seattle
Washn
Cody Luse
Mardeena
Wilson
Moravia
Dick Wilson
Lowell Harris
Phil Cobb
Newton
Methodist Sunday School
Alice Creekmur
Moville
G. M. Talbott
G. G. Peterson
J. W. Halden
E. L. Pullman
H. E. Glick
Stella Carter
E. Bishop
Golden Anniversary of Moravia Methodist Class Nine
Members of the Moravia Methodist Church celebrate fifty years since Class Nine was founded by G T Harn who taught seven boys. Now taught by H E Glick the class compiled letters from over 80 former members and featured a morning program with hymns and readings, followed by a cooperative dinner.
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Methodist
G. T. Harn
Sun Say
Methodist Church
Moravia
Dlaas
H. E. Glick
Harn
Moravia plans army college training qualifying tests
William H. Young, Moravia superintendent, to oversee a qualifying test for the Army Specialized Training Program and Navy V-12, open to male students 17 to 21 by July 1, 1943. Tests run 9 to 11 a.m. Friday April 2. Qualified Navy candidates may enter college training while on active duty. Eligibility confirmed after basic training. test success yields a qualification certificate. No obligation or draft status change for test takers.
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William H. Young
Moravia
Oung
Young
Navy
Army
Lly
Relatives Travel Long Distance for Sincox Rites
Relatives came from Des Moines Knoxville Ottumwa Centerville and other towns to attend the funeral services for Grant Sincox at Turner Funeral Home in Moravia. Attendees included Ed Lewis Bob Elias Charles Ides Tom Sincox Frank Sincox and others. hymns were sung by George Winsler and Forreat Main with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Fred Blumenstock.
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Grant Sincox
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Ed Lewis
Bob Elias
Des Moines
Charles Ides
Tom Sinecox
Knoxville
Frank Sincox
Louilla
Tom Ades
Ottumwa
Albert Brain
Centerville
George Winsler
Forreat Main
Fred Blumenstock
Hawk Will Represent Farmers At Meeting
E G Hawk of Moravia will represent farmers of Monroe county at a meeting of Agricultural Adjustment administration committees and war boards from 10 counties in the AAA office at Albia on March 18. The session, announced by Monroe AAA chairman Earl E. Rouse, aims to discuss the black market threat. Counties include Wapello Davis Marion Appanoose Lucas Wayne Monroe Mahaska Keokuk and Warren. Mr and Mrs Marion Keeton of Covilla and Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy with son visited the Murdy home Sunday.
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E. G. Hawk
Moravia
Monroa County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration Committees
AAA
Albia
Earl E. Rouse
Monroe County
Rouse
Wapello
Davis
Marion
Appanoose
Lucas
Wayne
Monroe
Mahaska
Keokuk
Warren
Tharp Family Visites Albia Evening at U C Main Home
Ray Tharp and Mrs. Ben Tharp with sons John and Gary of Albia spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Smith Tharp and her children at the U. C. Main home.
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Ray Tharp
Ben Tharp
John and
Gary
Albia
Smith Tharp
U. C
Easters Visit Kirksville Hospital for Treatment
Mr and Mrs E R Easter traveled to Kirksville Missouri on Sunday for examination and treatment at Laughlin hospital Hoyt McKernan spent Sunday with relatives in Centerville
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E. R. Easter
Kirksville
Laughlin Hospital
Hoyt McKernan
Centerville
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Moravia Union
Weidn
So and Son
Harve McCumber
Denver
Sterling, Lo
Lathen
War Fund
United Brethren
Rufus Easter
H.E. Watts
Carreaes
Carl VanZante
Annie Brain
Ora
Bertha Potts
Nina Nueman
Mr. and
M. P. Main
Johnson
Junior Stocker
New Orleans
Merchant’ Marine
Tadet Corps
Harold Housley
Texas
Mrs
Leater Housley
Sam Hudgena
Roe Ahee
Unionville
Walters
Farm Meeting
Preston Hiatt
Charles Curtis
Dallas
Curtis Burton
Will Long
Hilton
Carl McKern
Longs
St. Joseph Hospital
W.R. Keesely
A. E. Pallesien Mark Duncan
Cyrus Halk
A. Turner
Charles Fulton
Charles Ensley
Mont
Warren Tuttle
East
Cleveland
Ohio
Burdine Morgan Muir
Wash
J. Richard Sneed
Rockford
Faanice Sutter
Ernfold
Sask
Lester Jones
Upland
George H. Cathcart
Ila Ensley
Hope
Leah Tillmont
Albumaque
N M
A. G. Smith
Ashington
Winifred Robley
Salinas
Accilode Sutherland
Ash
O. J. Fix
Osceola
J. W. ‘Terbe
Fremont
Mamie Bastinck
Ontario
Dora Jordan
Peru
J. B. Sneed
Seattle, Wash
A. G.' S, Magon
Or. Selby
Rebecca Ervin
W. R. Benson
Longmont
Colo
R. G. Nye
C. B. Hayhill
Muscatine
Anna Allem
Earl Clark
Englewood
Kans
Stella Reich
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Behrens
Milton
T. F. Peel
Sibley
Marjorie Wilson
Detroit, Mich
H. H. Pabst
Moravis
Hawk
Marion Keeton
Uovilla
Wendell Murdy and Son
W. V. Murdy
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