Moravia second graders visit. snow troubles and honors
The Moravia public school second grade visited Tuesday afternoon with students including Larry Easter, Evelyn Adama, Aileen Turner, Viola Hammond, Marion Condra, and others. Norma Bower accompanied the group but requested no mention. Des Moines induction officers oversee a winter noted by former Moravia dramatics instructor Pierce. Jim rode home in a stalled Model T, froze but warmed by Mrs. VanDorin and J. T. VanDorin. Names omitted last week for service flag dedication include William Callen, F. W. Wakefield, Glen LeMar and John Donald Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Public School
Larry Easter
Evelyn Adama
Aileen Turner
Viola Hammond
Marion Condra
Loren Cory
Kathleen Halden
Charles Buckallew
Nellia DuVall
Bonnie Main
Maxine Mileman
Mary Robinson
Norma Bower
Army
Des Moines
Ray
Pierce
Dramatics
Moravia School
Reid
Jim
Moravia
McIntire
J. T. VanDorin
J. T
William Callen
F. W. Wakefield
Glen LeMar
Seniors Win Class Tourney at Moravia High School
Moravia High School hosts the annual class basketball tournament with 31 boys and 32 girls competing. Seniors claimed first in both boys and girls divisions with sophomore girls taking second and freshmen third. High scorers were Luse senior 82 points and Arnold sophomore 16. Honor men included Spencer junior 22, Allen senior 20, and J Lawa junior 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Luse
Arnold
Spencer
Allen
J. Lawa
Farm Credit Official to Assist with 1943 Crop Loans
Carl W. Danielson, field supervisor for the Farm Credit Administration, will be at Centerville Farm Bureau office Tuesday, Mar. 30, from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help farmers apply for 1943 crop loans for seed, feed, tractor fuel, and machinery repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Danielson
Farm Credit Administration
Centerville
Farm Bureau
Danielson
Unionville Churches Honor Soldiers Meeting Set at Methodist Church
Unionville churches will hold a joint service Sunday evening at Unionville Methodist Church to honor local soldiers. Reverend James A. Wilson, pastor, will lead, and L. E. Ranson, Jerome schools superintendent, will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Unionville Methodist Church
James A. Wilson
L. E. Ranson
Jerome
Birthday dinner honors Maxine Firkins and George Johnson
A family dinner at the Johnson home Sunday honored five year old Maxine Firkins born March 18 and George Johnson whose birthday is Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Darby and son Earl Boardman and daughter Wilma, Mr and Mrs Archie Billings and daughter Janella, and Mrs Kenneth Schreiner and son Dick from Redwood City California. Mr and Mrs C M McFatridge were in Centerville Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Firkins
George Johnson
Johnson
M. E. Boardman
Archie Billings
Russell Darby
Earl Boardman
Wilma
Janella Maxine
Mrs. C. M. McFatridge
Centerville
Moravia Students Drive to Buy War Bonds Jeep
Moravia public school aims to earn its name on a United States army jeep by a war bonds and stamps drive totaling 900 dollars. The program, urged by the treasury and county schools supervisor, runs until April 16, with unsigned student pledges signed by a salesman and credited to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
United States Army
United States Treasury Department
William H. Young
Young
Nine Moravia Women Complete Nursing Course
Nine Moravia women will receive home nursing certificates after completing a 12 lesson series led by Misa Nory ma Michaelson, Centerville district health unit nurse. The course ended March 16 with recipients including Miss Margaret Ward and eight others. Lorene Knapp s also finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Misa Noryma Michaelson
Centerville
Margaret Ward
William Gardner
Marvin Gardner
J. P. Day
John Dille
C. M. McFatridge
H. K. Smith
E. O. Tucker
E. L. Pullman
Lorene Knapps
Miss Michaelson
A C VanDorin 81 Dies in Albia Moravia Resident
A C VanDorin 81 resident of the Moravia area for six decades died Tuesday at Miners hospital in Albia after suffering a stroke Friday. Found by neighbors Saturday he had another stroke Sunday night. Turner funeral home pending word from four grandsons. Survived by nine children 80 grandchildren four sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. VanDorin
Moravia
Albia
Turner Funeral Home
van Dorin
Flora Jones
Annie Lockman
J.T. van- Dorin
Fairie Faber
Willie
Freddie van- Dorin
Foster Vicinity
Zadie McFall
Centerville
Maudie Bettis
Doria Hindman
Joyce Martin Honored On Seventh Birthday
A party honoring Joyce Martin on her seventh birthday was given at her Moravia home on Saturday March 20. Games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Bonnie Wren, Milleman, Jackie McDanel, Billy Bishop, Paul Wilson, Aileen Turner, Wanda May Jordan, Kathleen Halden, Francis McCrory, Gilbert Garrett, Jerry Coltrain, Wendell Condra, Bonnie Main, Onella Whicker, Billy Joe Bailey, and Judy and Larry Max Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Martin
Moravia
Bonnie Wren
Wilh Milleman
Jackie MecDanel
Billy Bishop
Paul Wilson
Aileen Turner
Wanda May Jordan
Kathleen Halden
Francis McCrory
Gilbert Garrett
Jerry Coltrain
Wendell Condra
Bonnie Main
Onella Whicker
Billy Joe Bailey
Judy
Larry Max Martin
Twentieth Century Club Discusses Noted Iowans
Noted Iowa figures were discussed at the Twentieth Century Club meeting held at Mrs. G. T. Harn’s home Tuesday afternoon. Attendees on the program included Mrs. L. Pullman, Mrs. J. W. Halden, Mrs. Harn, and Mrs. Stella Carter, with guest Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner of Redwood City, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
G.‘T. Harn
L. Pullman
J. W. Halden
Harn
Stella Carter
Kenneth Schreiner
Redwood City
Calif
Couple Welcomes Eight Pound Daughter Marguer ite Arlene
Mr and Mrs Francis Turner Mora report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Albert Turner Inglewood California born February twenty eight weighing eight pounds six ounces The baby was named Marguer ite Arlene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Turner
Moravia
C. Albert Turner
Inglewood
Calif
Marguerite Arlene
Church Services and Youth Rally Notice
Church services listed at 10:00 a m at Church Bensol with bishop superintendent. Worship at 7:30 a m and parsonage fellowship. Junior Choir practice at parsonage 7:00 p m. Wesley Chapel prayer, church school 10:30 a m, Harry Phil t superintendent. County Methodist Youth Fellowship rally Friday at Myatic church. youths urged to report early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensol
Wesley Chapel
Harry Philt
County Methodist Youth Fellowship
Myatic
Fire Damages Ralph Robinson Dwelling Here
Fire of unknown origin caused considerable damage to the Ralph Robinson home on Milwaukee avenue Thursday noon. Moravia volunteers controlled the blaze. Albin fire department was on standby. Mrs. Robinson found the fire in the bedroom and rescued her 10 month old son from smoke. Bed clothes and apparel were burned. loss partially insured. Firemen suspect defective wiring. The Robinsons had moved in about a month ago after purchasing the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robinson
Milwaukee Avenue
Moravia
Albin
Card of Thanks From the Robinson Family
The Robinson family thanks friends neighbors and the fire department for helping halt a fire at their home Thursday.
Funeral Services Are Conducted For Charles W. Moore
Funeral services for Charles William Moore died Friday afternoon March 19 at his home northwest of Moravia were held Sunday March 21 at the United Brethren church in Moravia with Rev. George Swan of Centerville officiating. Pallbearers included Ray Lemaster William Summers Jr Arthur Martin Ernest Kosman Roy Hayworth and John VanZante. Vocalists Mrs George Firking Mrs Nadine Winslet Ben Jones and Forrest Main sang several hymns with Mrs Charles Coffin at the piano. Out of town relatives attending included Tolbert Moore and sons Stanley and David of Des Moines Mr and Mrs W H Abbott of Council Bluffs Flo Moore Ottumwa and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
William
Jim) Moore
Moravia
United Brethren Church
George Swan
Centerville
G. M. Talbott
Ray Lemaster
William Summers, Jr
Arthur Martin
Ernest Kosman
Roy Hayworth
John VanZante
George Firking
Nadine Winslet
Ben Jones
Forrest Main
Jesus
God
Charles Coffin
Tolbert Moore and Sons
Stanley and
David
Des Moines
W. H. Abbott
Council Bluffs
Flo Moore
Ottumwa
Elbert Moore
Mildred
de Wayne
Billy
Joan
S. H. Kennell
Jerome
Minnie Sheeks
Howard Jennison
L.L. Behnke
Albia
D. P. Fenton
Versil Hough
Eddysville
J. R. Bates
C. J. Morrow
Colleen Gardner
Eugene Lister
Ruth Ray
Maisy John‘ston
Esther Schoor
Glen Proud
L. Hood
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor Service Lines
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor leads a church schedule listing 10 00 p m church school with Carl VanZante as superintendent 10 50 am worship service and 7 30 pm evening worship at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Carl VanZante
Methodist Women Sew For Red Cross
Members of the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church met Wednesday March 17 at Mrs C M MacFatridge home to sew for the Red Cross. The group has set aside the third Wednesday of each month for sewing and is making hospital comforters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church
C. M. MacFatridge
Native Of Moravia Dies In Oregon
John Wyrick 74 native of Moravia area died suddenly at his Pendleton Oregon home March 10 after farming there since 1887. He was born near Moravia September 6 1888 and moved to Pendleton two and a half years ago. Survived by wife two sons a daughter three grandchildren and sister Mrs E E Bartlett of San Gabriel California. Visitors Mr and Mrs John Jones of California arrived in Moravia Monday to see his brother C O Jones and sisters Mrs H W Potts and Mrs Gua Lyse. they plan to return April 13 after six months visiting their daughter in St Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wyrick
Moravia
Pendleton
Ore
Wyrick
Hea
Oregon
E. E. Bartlett
Fairview Avenue
San Gabriel
Calif
John Jones
California
H. W. Potts
Gua Lyse
Jones
St. Joseph, Mo
Freezing Order Halts Moravia Butter and Fat Sales
The Office of Price Administration froze butter lard margarine and other edible fats on Moravia shelves delaying retail sales until rationing starts March 29. Rationing will use meat coupons though the OPA announced the freeze only on the day it went into effect leaving some residents without butter this week. New point values for the rationed goods will be released this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Robison and Cameron Visit in Albis
Mr and Mrs John Robison and Mrs Tom Cameron spent Tuesday in Albis. They were seen touring local shops and were photographed at the town square, stopping to chat with residents and enjoy the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robison
Tom Cameron
Tuesaday
Albis
William Rector 87 Dies in Ottumwa
William Rector 87, who operated a grocery at Fostar Bidwell and Ottumwa years ago, died Wednesday March 17 at his daughter Mrs. Jon McCrory’s home in Ottumwa. He had lived on Honey Creek southwest of Moravia. Mrs D K Grelup and Mrs William Young spent Sunday afternoon in Albie. Johnny Hiatt of Centerville was an overnight guest of relatives here Monday. Mrs J D Minnes and Mrs Roy Winsley were Centerville visitors Monday. Charles Platt and sister Mary Platt were Ottumwa visitors Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rector
Fostar
Bidwell
Ottumwa
Jon McCrory
Rector
Honey Creek
Moravia
Johnny Hiatt
Centerville
Charles William Moore obituary notes Wayne County roots
Charles William Moore born January 24 1870 in Wayne County Iowa died March 19 1943 aged 73 years one month and 28 days He married Caroline Sheeks March 16 1893 with four children Talbert C Moore Mabel Abbott Flo and Elbert He leaves 12 grandchildren and two sisters E N Santee and S H Kennel He joined Chariton River Baptist church as a youth and was a skilled horseman and shot He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Funeral services were by Rev George W Swan Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Moore
Randolph
Maria Moore
Wayne County
Iowa
Caroline Sheeks
Talbert C. Moore
Des Moines
Mabel Abbott
Council Bluffs
Flo
Ottumwa
Elbert
Near Iconium
E. N. Santee
Cologne
Jim
Woodman Lodge
Moore
George W. Swan
Centerville
Moore Family thanks for floral tributes and sympathy
The Moore Family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for the many floral tributes, words of sympathy, and other kindnesses shown during our recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Moravia School Reelects Faculty For Coming Year
Samuel Levi Coulson, 79, Moravia resident, died after a long illness. Funeral was held at United Brethren church with Rev. G M Talbottt officiating. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery. Born Sept 16, 1864 on the Coulson homestead in Taylor township. Survived by wife Eliza, four daughters and three sons including Gustaf Edna (deceased 1916), Bertha, Mabel, Mrs. John Stevens, W. C. Coulson, C. C. Coulson, Pvt. Glen J. Coulson, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, sisters Mrs C B Callen and Mrs J S McCann, brothers C L Coulson and Lige Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Levi Coulson
Moravia
United Brethren’ Church
G. .M. Talbott
Hillcrest Cemetery
Coulson
Taylor Township
Eliza Callen
Gustaf Edna
Bertha
Mabel
John Stevens
Centerville
W. C. Coulson
Moulton
C. C. Coulson
Glen J. Coulson
Camp VanDorn
Callen
Mrs George Winsler Hosts Relatives for Golden Anniversary Guest List
Mrs George Winsler entertained a group of relatives Monday evening to honor her cousin Mrs Kenneth Schreiner of Redwood City California, who arrived to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs IH G Broshar. Guests included several named relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Kenneth Schreiner
Redwood
City
Calif
IH. G. Broshar
W.S.C.S. Meets With Mrs Lester Brain
Mrs. Lester Brain hosted the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church for its regular March meeting. Mrs. Stella Carter led worship on the theme No duty can seem lowly to him who lives with Me, and Mrs. Leonard Palmer presented several speakers including Mrs. Etta Halden Mrs. Howard Smith Mrs. C. M. McFatridge and Mrs. Lee Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brain
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Stella Carter
Leonard Palmer
Etta Halden
Howard Smith
C. M. McFatridge
Lee Hiatt
Broshars Will Observe Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H G Broshar will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday March 28 at their Moravia home with open house for friends from 2 to 4 pm. Rudolph Broshar and son visit from Texas. Mrs H E Watts has been ill the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Broshar
Moravia
Rudolph Broshar and Son
Texas
H. E. Watts
Family and military furloughs amid bereavement in Iowa
The section records several service members and relatives visiting home after bereavement. Pvt Glen Coulson of Camp VanDorn Miss arrives to mourn Levi Coulson, joined by family including W. Coulson and Cecil Coulson. Ensign William McNabb trains at Hollywood Fla after leave. Francis Johnson returns to Camp San Luis Obispo after furlough. Almer Johnson heads to Camp Cooke. Clarence and Floyd Hiner visit Iconium and family during leave. Bruce Gardner returns to Texas camp after short leave with wife and parents in Westchester Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hiner
Camp McCoy
Wisc
Sarah Hiner
Iconium
Floyd Hiner
Camp Lawmess
Calif
Bruce Gardner
Texas
Westchester
Iowa
Agriculture Men Discuss Production
Vocational agriculture instructors and superintendents from Centerville Albia and Bloomfield met at Moravia high school for a food production session. John Gashwiler led the talks with H T Hall of Des Moines directing the meeting as several district leaders attended. The group discussed ways and means to raise farm production this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Albia
Bloomfield
Moravia High School
John Gashwiler
Moravia
H. T. Hall
Des Moines
J. Russell Moore
Howard Willson
William H. Young
Argo daughter transferred to Edmonton Canada
Misa Kathryn Arpo daughter of Mr and Mrs George Argo left Tuesday for Edmonton Canada. For months she worked at the Rock Island clock tower and has been transferred to Edmonton. She graduated from Moravia high school in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Kathryn Arpo
George Argo
Edmonton
Canada
Misa Argo
Clock Tower
Rock Island
Ill
Moravia High School
Woodrow Norton Undergoes Eleven Major Surgeries
Woodrow Norton of Moravia entered University Hospital Iowa City as a private patient March 15. He has undergone 11 major operations since that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Norton
William Norton
North of Moravia
University Hospital At
Iowa City
Moravia Men Form Organization To Create Boy Scout Troop Here
Moravia residents organize to form a Boy Scout troop with 15 sponsors to meet March 25 at the Moravia Union to choose a troop committee. Lee S. Baker will attend from Chariton with the Scout field executive about the first troop meeting and eligibility for boys over 12. The Basil Cowell American Legion post offers use of its hall for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rop. m
Gerald Morgan
D. E. Bishop
D. K. Ovelup
John Robison
Paul Broshar
Basil Cowell
American Legion Post
American Legion
Moravia Teachers Re elected With Salary Increase
Moravia teachers who chose to return to the school system next year were re elected with a salary increase. Superintendent William H. Young announced after the school board meeting that resignations were submitted by Gordon Speers, John Gashwiler, and Dennis K. McDonald. Steps to fill vacancies are already underway as salaries were raised to match higher living costs. At the March 15 organization meeting, Dr. C. T. Slavin was reelected chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
William H. Young
Moravia Independent School Board
Gordon Speers
John Gashwiler
Dennis K. McDonald
Young
C. T. Slavin
Army Service Summons From Moravia Group Calls More Men
The Moravia area Army service summons announces another contingent including Roy Woodward Lyle Jones Vernice Long and Bobby Howard. Woodward left Monday for York Nebraska after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward. He volunteered for the army reserve months ago and has been called to active duty. Jones son of Mr and Mrs Ben Jones was inducted at Des Moines. Vernice Long son of Mrs Elsie Long southwest of Moravia was in Des Moines Tuesday for induction. These two men will spend the week at home before reporting for duty. Bobby Howard grandson of Mrs Jennie Pollard Moravia was inducted into the army on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Service
Moravia
Roy Woodward
Lyle Jones
Vernice Long
Bobby Howard
Woodward
York
Nebr
Harry Woodward
Army Reserve
Jones
Ben Jones
Des Moines
Sao Aay
Vernica Long
Elsie Long
Jennie Pollard
Army
Parkinson Ensemble To Perform At Moravia High
The Parkinson National Music Ensemble, a trio of young women, will present an assembly program at 9 15 Wednesday morning March 31 at Moravia high school auditorium. Superintendent William H Young announced the event. The group will demonstrate rare ancient and modern instruments. Each member has a first rating in a national music contest. The assembly is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkinson
Moravia High School
William H. Young
Young
Friends and Relatives Visit Soldiers Here
Mr and Mrs Bill Nelson and daughter Laurine and Mr and Mrs Victor Nelson of Des Moines spent Sunday at the Charlea Johnson home visiting Pfc Francia Johnson of Camp San Luis Obispo California and Corp Almer Johnson of Camp Cooke California. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson and children of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse and daughters Verna and Doris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nelson
Laurine
Victor Nelson
Des Moines
Charlea Johnson
Pfc
Francia Johnson
Camp San Luis Obispo
Calif
Corp
Almer Johnson
Camp Cooke
Lawrence Johnson
Ottumwa
Lewis Rouse
Verna
Doris
E T C Club Holds March Meeting With Mrs Hiatt
BE T C club members gathered with Mrs Frank Hiatt on Thursday March 18 for the regular session. Roll call featured Irish jokes. Mrs John Dille won the mystery box and Mrs R R Pennington led the entertainment. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. C. Club
Frank Hiatt
John Dille
R. R. Pennington
Entertains Club Guests for 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Harold Mason hosted the Double Eight club at her home northwest of town. Honors in the card games went to Mrs Pearl Broshar and Mrs Bert Turner. Mrs Kenneth Schreiner and General Dick arrived from Red Wood City California to visit Mr and Mrs H G Broshat and help celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Double Eight Club
Pearl Broshar
Bert Turner
Kenneth Schreiner
Gen. Dick
Red Wood City
Calif
H. G. Broshat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twentieth Century Club
Charles W. Moore
Methodist
Red Cross
D. K. Grelup
William Young
Albie
J. D. Minnes
Roy Winsley
Charles Platt
Mary Platt
Samuel L. Coulson
Mrs. George Winsler
J. H. Schreiner
D. Schreiner
Howard Iva
Bill Wakefield
W. Tracy
Rudolph Broshar
San Antonio
Tex
Chaster’ Broshar
Roy Winsler
Kennett Schreiner
W.S.C.S
Broshars
Glen Coulson
Miss
Levi Coulson
W. ©. Coulson
Barther Cecil
William McNabb
United States Navy
Hollywood, Fla
McNabb
Maxines Covst
Hollywood
Francis Johnson
Camp San Luis Obisho
Ed Johnsson
Arthur Main
Madison
Wisco
M. P. Main
M. F. Main
Charles H. Tye
Sioux County
C. C. Waughop
Bill Main
Mr. and
Bris. Oba Day
Suns Day
J. T. Day
Army Service Summons Group
E.T.C. Club
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