Spring Weather Sparks Editorial Musings and Mailroom Notes
A rambling column laments spring fever affecting the Union editor and the paper's tone. It mentions Mrs. McCoy’s death, kindness from Mrs. Martin, illness of Editor E B McConnell, speeding over the 40 mph limit, and neighbors overstepping privacy amid ham and sausage abundance. A hawk caught on a local farm is noted with details.
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Down
Buckeye
Aziz
8. A. Martins
McConell
Humeston Ba
Social visits and house demolition in Albia area
Greyed names indicate a series of social visits among families including Mr and Mrs Pearl Hiner Homer Hamilton and relatives in Cantar le. Ben Jones and Daasid 3 attended a funeral in TR.ellquis and Mrs Ralph Shellgaist. Von Tracy plans to tear down the old Hamilton house and build a new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Ben Jones
Albia
Pearl Hiner
Aharabon
Homer Hamilton
Ben Williama
la Zella
Mary Marie Ae
Cantar le
Allie Pence
Near
Russell
Batgnda
Homer
Hamilon
Ben. Jones
Daasid
Chance Lavely
Curg Mats
Ralph Shellgaist
Tscitle Oe
Yba Shepard
Lora Elaine
von Tracy
Hamilton
Band Auxiliary Notices Meravig Pupillery Meeting
A band auxiliary group plans a meeting at the eye building. Members are urged to attend to discuss upcoming events and duties.
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Meravig Band
Wil Will
Ai Ak
Moravia Town Election Set For Next Monday
The biennial Moravia town election is scheduled for next Monday, March 30. Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. on the Community Building ballot, with Citizens and Peoples tickets listed for mayor, council, treasurer, and assessor. Fred Dotson asks voters not to consider him a candidate after notices arrived too late to remove his name.
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Moravia
Communnity
Citizens and Peoples
D. K. Orelup
W., P. Davis
John Dille
Wm. Gardner
Ralph McDonough
John. D. Veach
C. ©. Coulson
Lee Hiatt
Peoples
Luther Caster
Fred Dotatin
George Firkins
Fred Hammond
Dotson
Fred Dotson
Couuncilman
Turner and Son Spring Sales Event Starts This Week
Turner and Son announce their annual spring sales event starting this week with a large advertisement on the front page outlining deals and featured items.
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Turner & Son
Flst
Graduates Visit Camp Walter After Aviation Exercises
Ray and Roy Tubaugh drove from Wichita Falls Texas to attend graduation exercises in the aviation department at Shepherdfield ney last week. Their friend Carl Proctor graduated. They visited with Richard Proctor stationed at Camp Walter before returning home to Blakesburg Excelsior.
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Ray
Roy Tubaugh
Shepherdfield
Ney
Wichita Falls
Texas
Aviation Department
Carl Proctor
Camp Walter
Richard Proctor
Blakesburg
Excelsior
York College Players to Perform This Sunday at Local Church
York College Players from York, Nebraska will present the one act religious drama The Forgotten Man at the United Brethren church Sunday at 8:00 PM. The cast includes about 10 performers with 6 boys and 4 girls, and the 45 minute play is praised by Rev. Geo. Talbott, pastor, as one of the year's outstanding church productions. The York college group comes well recommended and the public is invited to attend.
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York College
The
United Brethren Church
Orcoak
Orlk
Neb
Geo. Talbott
Cnt
Legier Reich couple wed in double ring ceremony
Dorothy Hatings Legier daughter of Mr. and Mrs W W Legier of Muscatine Iowa married James R Reich son of Mrs Stella M Reich of Cedar Rapids. Dr Raymond M Shipman pastor performed the ceremony at the parsonage Friday March 20 at 4 00 p m. Best man was Donald C Reith and matron of honor was Mrs Glen Fryberger. The couple will reside after April 1 at 701 Monroe St with a short trip planned.
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W. W .Legier
Muscatine
Iowa
Dorothy Hatings
James 4
Moline
Tlinois
Stella M. Reich
Cedar Rapids
Raymond M. Shipman
Flrst Methodiat Church
Glen Fryberger
Burlington
Donald C. Reith
Death claims Mrs. Pearl Whicker in Missouri
Mrs. Pearl Whicker died at LaMar Missouri after a long illness, at 11 o'clock Saturday night. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in LaMar. She leaves her husband, a daughter Mrs. Tressa Brown, and a grandchild. She formerly lived in the county. Relatives include Irvin Whicker and Mrs. Sarah Sandy of Moravia and Ed Whicker of Rathbun.
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Belle Whicker
Pearl Whicker
LaMar
Tressa Brown
Irvin Whicker
Sarah Sandy
Moravia
Ed Whicker
Rathbun
North Central Teachers elects Newell president at Fort Dodge
R W Newell former Moravia superintendent and current Emmetsburg schools leader has been chosen president of the North Central division of the Iowa State Teachers Association at the Fort Dodge convention. The report also notes local visits and social events including Kensington club's March 12 gathering hosted by Mrs H H Pabst and reminiscences on early Iowa schools.
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R. W.newell
Moravia
Iowa State Teachers Association
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Mr. Newell
Emmetsburg
H. H. Pabst
Kensington Club
Hart American History
Ora Selby
Pabst
Nashville
Lee County
Berryman Jennings
Indy
Ruby Palmer
Fort Madison
Alta Chambers
Denney School
Emily Hardin
Death of Mrs. Curg McCoy
Mrs. Curg McCoy died at the Miners Hospital in Albyn last noon after a three week illness from a fall that fractured her hip. Born December 1865 in Blakesburg Town she lived near Moravia most of her life on a Brampton farm. She was 78 years 2 months at death and married Craig McCoy on April 14 1898, who died in 1935. Survived by Bee Clella Aiden and Max McCoy of near Moravia funeral Sunday at Moravia Brethren Church with Rev. Frank Centi of Unionville Missouri burial in Blakesburg cemetery.
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Curg McCoy
Albin
Bramton
Marriggé
Crarg Me. Coy
Bee Clella Aiden 1
Max Me
Moravia
Ie Brethren
Frank Centi
Unionville, Mo
Katnguria
Biakesb Rg
Birthday Celebration for Lee Main Near 81st Anniversary
Lee Main enjoyed a birthday dinner on Sunday March 22 nearing his 81st anniversary. Mrs. Mary Hoskingon hosted a chicken dinner in his honor with daughter-in-law Pearl Main. Cherokee Oklahoma sent an Angel food cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyer Mary Lou and Donald Mrs. Birdie Main Dwight and Mrs. Stella Main. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Donal Bellman from Indianola and Mrs. Cora McCoy of Chariton.
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Lee Main
Mary Hoskingon
Pearl Main
Okla
Paul Boyer
Mary Lou
Donald
Birdie Main
Dwight
Stella Main
Donal Bellman
Indianola
Cora McCoy
Chariton
Mrs Austin Jay Fractures Hip in Douglas Arizona
Mrs. Austin Jay fractured her hip on Saturday at her son George Jay s home in Douglas Arizona. She is reported to be doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Mrs Jay has spent the winter in Arizona.
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Austin Jay
Douglas
Arizona
George Jay
Bill Luse Wins Medal in Gold Medal Independent Tourney
Bill Luse was awarded a medal as an outstanding player in the Gold Medal Independent basketball tournament held in Bloomfield. The Moravia Indien participated in the event.
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Bill Luse
Bloomfield
Moravia Indien
Horses Killed on Milwaukee Tracks Near Forest Main
Report says two horses owned by Forest Main were struck and killed by a train on Milwaukee tracks last Saturday night. Additionally, Clell Coffin has arrived at Ft. Lewis Washington and is now Pvt Francia C Coffin at 203 General Hospital Training Station APO 309. Coffin has been assigned to the medical corps.
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Forest Main
Milwaukee Tracks
Clell Coffin
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Pvt
Francia C. Coffin
General Hospital Training Station
Apo 309
Medical Corps
York College Group Presents The Forgotten Man Drama
Churches schedule morning services at 10 and 10 50 with a 6 30 Christian Endeavor. The York college group will present the religious drama The Forgotten Man highly recommended and praises the York talent. Attend prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 and an air practice Friday evening at the parsonage.
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Cart
VanZante
Christian Endeavor
York College
York Ia
Methodist Church Palm Sunday Services and Sessions
Palm Sunday worship at the Methodist Church features minister E. Leroy Pullman and a youth program in the evening. Church School led by Virgil Dooley, with Fourth Quarterly Conference set for Moravia and related meetings scheduled in April.
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Chi
Ds Bishop
A. Mu
Palm Sunday
Methodist
Wedley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Moravia
Rijit Gt Ez Weney Ren Pena
Names listed for Buckingham, Coast Guard, and others
A long, comma separated list of personal names appears, suggesting a record of individuals associated with Buckingham, the Coast Guard, and other entities. The fragmentary text requests reporting omissions, indicating a notice or roster style item. No clear event or outcome is shown.
Smaller Denominations War Bond Added for Local Groups
A new Series F war bond with a $25 maturity value and $18.60 purchase price expands options for local churches, clubs, lodges, parent teacher associations, partnerships, individuals, and corporations. The bond matures after twelve years, is redeemable anytime at purchase price plus earned interest, and widens local war bond accessibility beyond the previous $100 denomination.
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Yormally
Roscoe Pennington Recovers From Illness
Friends greet Roscoe Pennington after a period of illness though he remains not fully recovered. Celebrations mark Herbert Main's 18th birthday with help from Centerville residents and relatives. Eli Lawrence enters St Joseph hospital for treatment. Joe Long returns home to Detroit after visiting his parents. Marion McCrory weekends with Ron Barnes family in Burlingame and Galewaresl. Lawrence Roland visits Center on Monday.
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Roscoe Pennington
Eli Lawrence
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Marion McCrory
Ron Barnes
Burlin Rane
Galewaresl
Cooperative Dinner Honors March Birthdays at Burns Home
A cooperative dinner at Mrs. Obe Burns residence celebrated March birthdays of family members. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burns and children, Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thompson and children, and others from Centerville Mystic Ottumwa Corydon Moravia. Notable birthdays listed include Mrs. Russell Burns and Glen Burns on March 21 and Jimmie Burns on March 31. Eugene Cox of Corydon was absent.
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Obe Burns
Russell Urna
Allie Boyer
Lola
Centerville
Dayne Taylor
Leo Thompson
Mystic
Roy Underwood
Ottumwa
Leon Burns
Gon
Glen Burns
Moravia
C E S Special Event A Success for Local Eastern Star
The local Order of the Eastern Star chapter held a Friday school and evening program led by Wanda Thayer of Os Kal oo sa district instructor. Frances Burton hosted a luncheon, and Margaret Burton presented corsages. The initiatory service followed with Margaret Burton and Mardeena Wilson being initiated.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Wanda Thayer
Onkaloosa
Frances Burton
Ora Selby
Eastern Star
The
Christian Church
Burton
Margaret Burton
Lella Brown
Centerville
Oskaloosa
O. A. Burton
Margaret Callen
Rubye Dille
P. K. “Horner
D. E. Bishop
Mardeena Wilson
Prize Winning Essay By Helen Paris
Helen Paris of Miller school won fourth prize and five dollars in Appanoose county contest for an essay praising Lespedeza as a low cost, high yield crop. She urges farmers to plant it as a soil builder and pasture, noting its resilience in heat, compatibility with other crops, and potential to boost defense production during wartime.
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Lespedexa
Helen Paris
Miller School
Apenopas County
Doris Pennington
Appanoose County
Lespedera
Appanodue County
Christian Aid Menu For Wednesday April 1st
Christian Aid menu lists Rowat Beed gravy mashed potatoes noodles and bread with butter jelly pie and coffee. The item includes a quirky line of unreadable notes and exclamations.
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Christian Aid
Mrs. Allen Hiatt Funeral Held Sunday
Luella J. Hiatt 74 died March 20 1942 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a stroke. Survived by husband Allen Hiatt two brothers and many relatives. funeral at Turner Funeral Home Moravia 1 pm Sunday with Rev Luther Childs and burial at Denney cemetery.
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Allen Hiatt
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Luella J. Hiatt
Lewis and
Elizabeth Hiatt
Appanoose County
Iowa
Moravia
Scott School House
Miller Baptist Church
Harvey Hiatt
Hillsdale
Verna Hiatt
Exeter
Neb
Effie Hiatt Carter
Turner Funeral Home
Luther Childs
Denney Cemetery
School Shows Fine Returns For Red Cross
Cal Rumley reports Moravia Public School backed the Red Cross drive with two months of programs. Junior Red Cross membership neared 100 percent as Rathbun teams clashed with locals, funds going to the ambulance fund. A Red Cross benefit party and a high school event followed, ending with St Patrick’s evening. Total contributions listed include Jr Red Cross sub 13.59 and Ambulance Fund Rathbun benefit.
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Calvin Rumley
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Moravia
Rathbun
St. Patricke
Jr. Red Cross
Hoffman Hosts 38th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman entertained at a family dinner Sunday honoring Mrs Hoffmans parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sauber of Bloomfield celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs Belle Sheldon of Iconium and Mr and Mrs Delbert Hayworth.
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Dean Hoffman
Hoffman
Arents
Clarence Sauber
Bloomfield
Belle Sheldon
Iconium
Delbert Hayworth
Moravia and Albia Callers and Hospital Update
The report lists Moravia and Albia callers including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown and others. Ethel Brown entered Iowa City hospital Wednesday and returned home Monday. John W. Kenton, Ruth and Dortha Kenton, Homer Brown, and Harold Brown are noted in various visits and events around Moravia and Albia.
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John W. Kenton
Hilton
Ruth
Dortha Kenton
Moravia
Homer Brown
Tom McCrory
Harold Brown
Iva Turner
W. L. Clark
Albia
Howard Jo
Spen Jay
Ed ‘Delong
Ethel Brown
Iowa City
W. A. Brown
Rey
Harold
Arthur Points
Pearl McCrory
Dortha
Harry Robinson
Eva
Daphen
LeRoy
Homer Charles
Fd Delong
Wayne Piper
Billy Noxton
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R. R. Pennington
Doris
Etturswa
Garland Houger
Charles Coffin
Joyce Ellen Houser
Ente
E. EB. Gondra
R. J. Atkins
Moulton Thuradey
Jy P Revell
Mr. and
Mra
F. A. Hiatt
Benterville
Alvin Donahoo
Earlham
A. W. Donahoo
Alvin
Dick Newby
Gene Lathen
Cedar Falls
Duane Veach
Neal Burton
Richland
G. T. Hern
Earnest ‘Kurtawell
Legier-Reich
Mrs
R. W. Newell
North Central Teachers
W. C. Palmer
Knoxville
Leonard Palmer Oivie
Kathryn and
Elmer Pennington
Des Moines
C. M. Meramidgs
Wilbur Harris
Taylor Leonard
P. Vineil
Leonard
H. J. Bertram
Scottafield
Bertram
Scottafield Army Training Center
Kenneth Gordner
Donald Gordner
Mt. Pleasant
Vern Abreng
Beretta
Dumont
Charley Coffin
Unionville
George Brain
On Puindeine
Rogers of
Bdayville
EL ‘Pullaan
Carl
United Brethren Talbott
Rite Yichard
IL Sufficool
Ley W
Roger Foglesona
August T. Morris
Vanice J. Morris
Ichard Earl Main
John Donald Kasthr
Burdell
Roberts
Pare Balder i Hawk
Francis Johnson
Allen Mason
Wayne Blumer
Carl Procto
Ston Boardman
Bob Moffatt
Clyde Cuilson
Clifford
James OF
Buckingham
Meridle
Alter W. James BE
Don TA
Floyd Hiner
Leslie Albert
Charles Gray
Jim McCumber
Wallace Gibson
Coast Guard
George Fandorin
Donald Lockm
Troy Lockmanny
Frank Houser
Bill Bager
Ray Harris
Patricia Ann
Mery Hankinson
Stella Carter
Herbert Main
Joe Long
Detroit, Mich
Will Long
Lawrence Roland
Center
Mrs. Allen Hiatt
Mr. Pleasant
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