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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
3
A seasonal poem teases March as a playful tease while Moravia observers discuss school bands, wartime gratitude, and local progress. Notes celebrate radio broadcasts, a unique card from a serviceman, and plans for a public wash house, outlining civic values and thrift amid wartime concerns.
Mrs Mary Clester fractured her hip and sustained other injuries when she fell at her home around 6 80 Sunday evening. She crawled to a telephone to call Mrs Birdie Main who summoned neighbors for help. She was moved to Miners Hospital Albia for care and treatment and had spent part of the winter with her brother W T Van Dorin before returning home.
A Moravia boy unit noted as well as two others are reported to have arrived in North Ireland. Mrs. Max Martin in Ottumwa received a cablegram from Corp Max Martin in London stating he had arrived and a letter is on the way. The message confirms the troop’s safe transfer to foreign soil.
Two tickets are in the field for the biennial town election to be held March 30. Caucuses at the Community Building Tuesday evening nominated candidates. Citizens Ticket renominated current officials for mayor XK Orelup and councilmen W P Davis Tohi ilie William Gardner Ralph McDonough John D Vench. treasurer OC C Goulson. assessor Lee Peoples. Peoples Ticket nominated for mayor W L Palmer and councilmen Luther Caster Fred Dotson George Firkins Fred Hammond. No nominations were made for treasurer or assessor on that ticket.
Ward notes Merritt L. Boyd, who enlisted February 2, 1941 in Clarion Iowa, has been promoted from corporal to Staff Sergeant. His new address is Sg Merritt L. Boyd, Co. B, 899 T. D. Bn., Fort Lewis Washington. Home folks celebrate the promotion of local boys in service.
The Iowa Wesleyan College band directed by Raymond Crilley will air a special broadcast on WSUI Iowa City this Thursday from 6 15 to 6 45 PM. Mardeena Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs R C zon of Moravia is a band member.
Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson announce their son Dayton Dotson’s transfer from Camp Grant IA to Camp Robinson AR. He serves with a medical detachment and is now stationed at Camp Robinson.
Local F F A boys report four tons of scrap metal collected for national defense. Mr Gashwiler and the group work after school, aiming for a carload though parts are scarce as AAA pickups reduce supply. Mineral sales last six weeks total about 7200 pounds. a party awaits the winners while losers pay. Dipping sheep planned for spring.
Hilbert Roberts departed Sunday night for San Diego California where he expects to find employment. Mrs Roberta and daughter Rita and nephew Larry Pubst visiting at the Roberts home.
Mr and Mrs Andy J Brown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Christian church in Iconium with a family cooperative dinner. Rev Polk officiated, relatives attended, and gifts included an Aladdin lamp and flowers. The couple, married March 12 1892, have seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Mrs. G. N. Main, and Mrs. Josie Charity attended revival services in Albia Sunday evening.
The Moravia Independent School District annual board meeting re elected Dr. C. T. Slavin as president. Slavin has been a board member for twelve years and served five years as president.
Field Auditors of the State Tax Commission will again be at the Court House in Centerville on March 28, 1942 to assist taxpayers in preparing their 1941 income tax returns. Taxpayers should bring the duplicate copy of their 1940 return and arrange separate totals for different deduction types, as there will not be time to do this after the office visit.
The O E S school of instruction will be at the Masonic Hall on Friday evening February 20 with an afternoon session at 1 00 and an evening session at 8 00 A dinner for Eastern Star members and families will be served at 6 30 at the Christian church Reservations should be made with secretary Margaret Callen Sec
A. C. Tubaugh brought home an egg from Codagan place south of town that bears a letter J embossed on one end. He wonders if the mark signals something or is a mere coincidence, dismissing sensational explanations.
An announcement from Sumner Iowa states that Helen Lease and Tom Zike were married in Sumner on March 10. Tom Zike, son of Rev. and Mrs. T J Zike, is a York College sophomore enrolled in the CPT flying unit and will soon be eligible for his Civil Aeronautics flying license.
The Womens Missionary Association of the United Brethren church held its regular meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Coffin. Zell Callen was re elected president and she will serve as delegate to the branch missionary convention at Webster City April 30 to May 3. Officers listed include vice president Coffin secretary Dille treasurer Waughop and others.
Farmers in Moravia and surrounding area are urged to deliver scrap iron to a new Veach salvage depot to aid war production. The Moravia Future Farmers and local firm will collect free of charge and sell to salvage channels with full remittance to farmers. Scrap must move promptly to prevent steel mills from shutting down and to speed arms construction for victory.
Card from Clell Coffin indicates he left Ft. Des Moines last Saturday night and is traveling to a camp on the western coast, likely in Washington state. Family and friends gathered for weekend visits at the Wilson residence in Woodward with multiple relatives from nearby towns.
Carl M. Danielson field supervisor for the Farm Credit Administration will be at the Aum Bureau office in Centerville on Tuesday March 24 from 10 to 3 to help farmers complete 1942 crop loan applications. Farmers needing funds for seed feed tractor fuel or repairs for their 1943 crop should see him on that date.
Rev W G Lagle ends a successful revival run at Bloomfield and expects another calling soon. Guests at W G Firkins home include Henring Ruda and daughter Shirley, and Mrs Florence Spence and daughter Audrey of Emmett Idaho. The Firkins grandchildren and great grandchildren are noted. Mrs ae Washburn, daughter of W Firkins, is staying at the Firkins home for an indefinite period.
Relatives report Norman Firkins of Vallejo California has been promoted to senior supervisor at the Vallejo navy yard. This marks his second advance in months and increases his salary and duties as he manages about 20 workers in overseeing pacific ships under construction or conversion. Rex Kirkins, now in Vallejo, works as a cashier at the new defense housing dormitories. Bill Blumenstock, his brother in law, also works there as an electrical engineer.
People of Moravian and vicinity push war bonds and stamps with J D Minnes reporting 38716 dollars in series E bonds bought through the post office since Pearl Harbor. December to March contributions, denominations listed, pledge campaign explained as voluntary and not binding. Local groups and schools show strong participation while plans for signing pledges and collection methods near.
The Moravia school band’s appearance on station KBIZ Ottumwa last Saturday morning drew wide listenership and strong praise. The brass sextet and band delivered a polished program, boosting community pride while giving students valuable radio performance experience. Afterward the group traveled to Pella for a daytime music clinic with the school orchestra joining.
Mrs Carl Derby was surprised on her birthday as Carl Derby and sons hosted a March 11 gathering. Oyster soup with crackers pickles pia and coffee were served to guests including Will Hangerman Ardyce Rex Lloyd Brown Dorothy Jerry Carl Van Zante Ronald Lee Ralph Davis Helen Elbert Perry. The group wished her many more happy birthdays before departing.
Wallace Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Scott R Gibson of Moravia was inducted into the army from Boone Iowa last Sunday and sent to Jefferson Barracks Mo assigned to the air service. The Gibsons now reside in Moravia having moved from a Boone area about two weeks ago. They live south of the school house in the former Hooger Coulson property. The family has a connection to Blakegburg and has a daughter Mia. Bernard Hayes lives nearby on the J J Taylor farm east of town. The community extends a welcome to the Gibsons.
The Union offers apologies to Mrs. Curg McCoy for failing to report last week that she recently fell at her home and fractured her hip. She had been ill for weeks and had just become able to be up when the accident occurred. She was taken to Miners hospital in Albia for treatment and remained there for care.
Mrs R E Cumming thanks numerous friends for gifts cards and letters received on her 82nd birthday anniversary March 5. She says they will do sweet memories throughout the years.
Mr and Mrs EH F Wilson quietly marked their 61st anniversary at home in Moravia on a Wednesday in March. Seventeen visitors called during the day and in the evening Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson with James John and Paul brought cake and ice cream. Mrs Alice Wilson and John Johnson attended as guests.
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