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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
3
A compact column recalls life in a small town with friendly greetings and daily chatter. Letters from Des Moines speak of mud and home ties, while tales of dried apples from Yakima amuse and reflect progress. A Beecher quote on self-reliance closes the vignette.
In Fairfield Sunday a car carrying Mrs Cody Luse and seven others burst into flames after an alcohol‑fuel issue in the radiator. Mrs Luse suffered serious burns while shielding a 12 year old on her lap. three occupants were burned. She was treated at Jefferson County hospital and expected to return to teaching at Moravia school soon, with Mrs Raymond Ashby substituting.
Announcement of a missionary party at Moravia Nazarene church on Wednesday March 28 at 8 00 PM The group includes Rev and Mrs L D Lockwood missionaries from Argentina Mrs F A Hahn district president of the W F M S The Lockwoods will tour the district and sing in the native language Remiss Rehfeldt district superintendent will speak.
Mrs. Harold Hudgens hosted the ETC Club gathering on Thursday afternoon March 15 with Mrs. Fred Hammond in charge of the entertainment and Mrs. Curtis Burton receiving the prize. Refreshments followed the afternoon activities.
Moravia Boy Scout Troop No 40 announces the first waste paper collection on Saturday afternoon March 31. Campaign runs through March and April with emphasis on preparing bundles of all paper types. Residents should place packages on porches or bring paper to the Moravia Community building for pickup by scouts.
William Gardner was reelected president of the Moravia board of education at the annual organization meeting Monday evening. Other members include Frank Lathen Paul Broshar Bert Turner and Karl Tuttle with Chester Broshar as secretary and John Dille as treasurer. Prior to the meeting the board and spouses plus Superintendent B Searcliff and his wife were entertained at a cooperative dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Gardner.
A Monroe county group departed Sunday night for pre induction exams at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Included were Thomas Corbin a volunteer and many others led by group organizer names. The list features Bob L Anderson George W Ryan Walter L Guffey Fred Labbrecht and many more.
Mr and Mrs C C Coulson entertained at dinner on St Patrick s Day for their daughter Linda s fourth birthday anniversary. Guests included her grandmothers Mrs Levi Coulson and Mrs T B Cameron, cousin Dianne Burton, Mrs Harold Burton, Mabel and Bertha Coulson, Mr and Mrs C M McFatridge and Bill. A birthday cake with four candles and a gifts assortment marked the celebration.
J F Patrick marked his 83rd birthday on a recent Wednesday. He resides with his son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Mangile, and relatives noted visits from Mrs Wim McNabb of Iowa City who arrived Monday to spend the week with the DunVall family.
A public notice honors veterans honorably discharged from the armed forces and returned to civilian life. It lists names including Gerald Morgan and Jess Hiner among others, with a request for corrections or additions to complete the roster for The Union's recognition segment.
Caurene events list 10 00 a m Bible School led by Winnie DuVall superintendent 10 60 a m Communion Service invitation to all 6 30 p m Sunday evening Christian Endeavor meeting organized for attendees at the church
Church notice lists United Brethren minister G M Talbott. Church School at 10 00 am with Donald Jones superintendent. Grship Service at 10 50 am and Evening Service at 7 30 pm. Christian Endeavour at 6 30 pm and Prayer Meeting at 2 30 pm Thursday.
W E Burd pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 with M H Johnson as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Service at 8:00 with B S at 7:30, Prayer and Bible Study Thursday.
The article lists service times and activities at Methodist Church led by Pastor L. B. Hawes including worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m, Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Mrs D E Bishop as superintendent, Children’s Story Hour at 4:00 p m, Can-Do Fellowship at 6:30 p m, MY.P at 6:45 p m, and a Tuesday Membership Training Class, plus a Friday Prayer Meeting. Isley Chapel holds worship at 9:45 a m and Church School at 10:45 a m with Virgil Dooley as superintendent.
Members of the school faculty were entertained at 7 o'clock dinner Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Myers with Supt and Maw W B Searcliff and Norman Polson assisting. The diversion was rook with Mrs Walter Gideon high score for the women, Mr Polson for the men, and Elana Sewell winning the consolation prize.
Mr and Mrs E C Caster announce their son Clarence Caster has been promoted to corporal. He is stationed at Schick General Hospital in Clinton, Iowa.
J. W. Albert reports his grandson James R. Albert is at Balboa Park U S Naval Hospital San Diego California where he is treated for injuries from the Shake Down cruise of a destroyer His left leg is numb from a twisted nerve He is the son of Mr and Mrs J F Albert of Arlington Virginia
S/Sgt Max Hiner of Moravia is stationed at Santa Ana Army Air Base redistribution station No 4. He serves as a B-17 gunner in the European Theatre, enlisted Sept 17 1943, went overseas July 19 1944, awarded European Theatre Ribbon with two Battle Stars and Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters after 36 missions. Also notes the Personnel Distribution Command process for combat returnees. Pvt Rolin Dille leaves for Fort Leavenworth after two weeks furlough with his parents and grandmother.
John Burton 2/c recently inducted into the navy conf lates boot training at Great Lakes and spends four leave with his parents. He will be assigned to a radio technician school on return. Leo Caster 3/c leaves with his parents for Alameda California for reassignment after nearly three years in service and recent duty at Banang River Florida. Rex Firkins, Chief Storekeeper U S N, now on duty in the Philippines after months in the Southwest Pacific. Charles Hiatt advanced to private first class and recently overseas in the Philippines.
Burke Wilson in the U S Navy and Mrs. Wilson of San Diego with Mrs. Charles Locke of Woodward spent from Wednesday to Saturday with Burke's father E F Wilson. A cooperative dinner at the Wilson home Friday included R C Wilson Jay Mardeena Trenton Wilson Mrs F W Wright Dana of Moulton LeRoy Wilson Dale Beaty on leave from Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
Maxine Matherly was honored on her 20th birthday with a surprise party at her home Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Matherly, Mrs. Elsie Coltrain and children Jerry Jackie Delmar Roberta and Dorothy, Richard McDanel, Anna Callen, Mary Cox and Peggy Paris. Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Marilyn, Mrs. Jake Day and Carol Lee were in Centerville Saturday.
A large ensemble led by Bill Harris and featuring Jo Ebien Broshar Janet Broshar Jack Broshar and Charles Burton presents a diverse program of soloist pieces and chamber works. The program lists numerous named performers across woodwinds brass percussion and strings with a detailed band personnel roster including Mary Rose Main Stella Jarvis Wynona Perry Maxine Smith and George Tracy.
Mrs Hawes is substituting as commercial teacher at Moravia High School after Nellie Fox completed duties last Friday and departed for home. Mrs L B Hawes fills the position as substitute teacher for the present.
Mr and Mrs W V Murdy receive word their brother in law H C Richardson has died in St Cloud Florida They plan to attend the burial service in Davenport on Saturday and mourn the loss with family and friends in the community.
Mrs Gail Tuttle resigns as Moravia high school normal training critic and principal after nine years at the helm. Eva Tucker will take over for the rest of the school year. Tuttle will remain sponsor of the senior class activities while ending other duties.
The war department reported Corp Carl Dicks of Albia killed in action on January 18. He had been missing since a February 25 telegram and had been overseas since November 24, 1944. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Dicks of Albis and married to Florine Perry with a daughter aboard.
Mrs Ward died at 12 45 pm March 12 at her daughter s home Ottumwa after four years illness Born January 26 1863 near Albis daughter of William T and Sarah Johnson Lemaster Married January 20 1881 to James W Ward and lived in Ottumwa most of 63 years Survived by four children seven grandchildren ten great grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 pm at the Lester Jay funeral home Ottumwa Courier
Two key meetings for Moravia area sheep raisers are announced by Bernard F. Myers. A Friday March 23 high school session covers sheep and wool production and management in an informal discussion. March 26 and 27 host a two day sheep shearing school at John Dodd farm led by Dewey M. Jontz and a specialist from the Iowa Sheep and Wood Growers Association for farmers and vocational students.
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