Spring Musings and War News From Ottumwa
A column blends light local chatter about spring weather and school life with notes on war effort and defense work. It recalls Barker Manufacturing defense orders, a strike, and questions government handling of defense industries. It also echoes wartime guidance from the American Legion and cautions youths to prioritize health as they enter service.
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Ottumwa Courier
Barker
Courier
Iowa
TNT
W. E
Bill” Rominger
Egyptian Legionnaire
Heyrin, W
American Legion
Harn Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary
On Wednesday March 26 50th wedding anniversaries are noted for Mr and Mrs G T Harn of Mora via The couple are honored in California where relatives host a observance while details remain unavailable here Friends in the community send congratulations and best wishes from local organizations and residents.
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G. T. Harn
Moravia
California
Davis Sets Pace At Bowling Alley
Davis, a local bowler, delivered a steady showing at Centerville lanes on Saturday night. Relph impressed with a 278 practice game, described as a near record by observers.
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Davis
Ralph Davis
Centerville
Relph
Joint Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge Meeting Report
The second joint session of the local Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges was held at the lodge hall last Thursday with good attendance and a pleasant evening. Past Grand Master Kight of Des Moines attended, addressed the gathering, and helped plan more lodge activity. Rev Mr Kight remained in the community several days interviewing members and friends. Following the Rebekah meeting Monday evening, Odd Fellows and friends joined for another social event.
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Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Kight
Des Moines
Rebekah Lodge
Kenneth Hiatt Joining Army
Kenneth Hiatt son of Mr and Mrs A H Hiatt of Mora via, arrived Saturday from Earlville to spend a few days with family. He returned Wednesday and will go to Chicago for final physical before entering the U S Army. It is thought he will be sent to a southern training camp. Hiatt is a Mora via high school graduate and well known locally.
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Kenneth Hiatt
Hiatt
South of Moravia
Earlville
Ednesday
Chicago
United States Army
Moravia High School
Christian Aid Menu For Wednesday April 2
The menu lists Baked Ham with Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Deviled Eggs, Baked Apples, Pickles, Pie and Coffee. A simple church meal plan highlights hearty options and a dessert.
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Christian Aid
Brown To Speak At Albia Methodist
Rev. R. L. Brown, pastor of the Moravian Methodist church, will go to Albia this Wednesday evening to deliver the address at the fellowship supper meeting at the Methodist Church.
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Brown
Albia
R. L. Brown
Moravian Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Colonial Bread Truck In Ditch Near Town
A Colonial bread truck overturned after leaving town on Monday morning, with little damage and the driver unharmed. The accident was attributed to eye trouble. The notice urges medical attention and chaplain support, and cautions against dodging duty.
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Colonial
Want Names Of Boys In Service
The Union seeks an honor roll of all men and boys from this area in U S military or naval service. Relatives or friends should send full names and addresses to ensure accuracy and completeness, preferably in writing rather than by phone.
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Union
United States
County Play Festival Set By Appanoose Schools
The Appanoose County Play Festival will be hosted by a local school and community on April 1 and 2. Nine schools including Unionville and Centerville will send one act plays with Bertha Stover and Ottumwa High School critic judge Laycraft in Structor rating performances for first to third place.
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Appanoose County
Lare Unionville
Odell
Moulton
Cincinnati
Numa
Jerome
Centerville
Moravia
Mystic
Apparoose County
Bertham Stover
Ottumwa
Nlaycraft
Structor
Ottumwa High School
Panchen Winsler Announces Opening Of Beauty Parlor
Mrs Panchen Winsler announces the opening of her beauty parlor next Tuesday April 1 in the Lynch home using the west entrance. Modern equipment has been installed and all will be ready for the opening. She formerly ran a beauty parlor in Moravia and has managed a shop at Ames for four years.
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Union
Panchen. Winsler
Tueses
Lynch
Milwaukee Paying Huge Tax Bill
The Iowa railroads pay the first half of their 1940 tax bills this week with September due for the remainder. The Milwaukee Road owes $507,675.16 in Iowa taxes, and Appanoose county receives $9,712.62. Funds support schools, roads, bridges, and local governments. rail payrolls and purchases benefit merchants and producers, justifying railroads as a home industry deserving patronage and support.
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Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Appanoose County
Commercial Students Win Shorthand Awards at M. H. S.
Codyne Luse earned a 120 word shorthand pin while Carolyn Marie Swasick Medora Hawk and Kathryn Argo received 120 word dictation certificates for perfect papers. Shorthand II students Jean Eakins Hattie Ellen Underwood Wilma Boardman Ileta McDanel earned 60 word certificates for five minute dictation with perfect results.
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M. H. S. Newsbasket
Codyne Luse
Carolyn Marie Swasick
Medora
Hawk
Kathryn Argo
Jean Eakins
Hattie Ellen Underwood
Wilma Boardman
Ileta McDanel
Golden State Lodge Salutes 60-Year Member Firkins
W G Firkins receives a formal greeting from Golden State Lodge No 216 I O O F Vallejo California congratulating him on sixty years of membership. The lodge is the largest in California and Firkins' grandson Norman Firking serves as Noble Grand.
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W. G. Firkins
Golden State Lodge
Vallejo
Calif
Caliprnia
Firkins
Norman Firking
High School Musicale Prepares for State Contest
Moravia's annual High School Musicale proceeds as mumps and measles affect the band and glee clubs. Four Class B bands Corydon Bloomfield Leon Moravia enter the state preliminary contest, with a detailed program Friday to Saturday. Daphen Brown and Jimmy Main join the orchestra as rehearsals continue and bus transport is arranged.
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M. H
Moravia
Corydon
Bloomfield
Leon
Albia
Daphen Brown
Jimmy Main
Death of Henry C. Denman at 98 in Los Angeles
Henry C. Denman 98, brother-in-law to S. P. Gideon of Moravia, died in Los Angeles after a garage door accident. He formerly lived at 1738 West Fiftieth Street and was married to Marietta Gideon. Masonic funeral services were held at Grace Chapel with interment in Inglewood cemetery. Denman was noted for Lincoln election anecdotes during last November’s general election.
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P. Gideon
Moravia
Henry C. Denman
Los Angeles
Calif
Marietta Gideon
Abraham Lincoln
West Fiftieth Street
Grace Chapel
Inglewood
Henman
Denman
Kettles Arrive. Union Office Holds Reserve Kettles
A shipment of six quart kettles arrived this week with many placed in reserve for previous selectees. Those expecting a large kettle can obtain it at the Union office at any time.
Ogle and Walden Celebrate Marriage in Albia Area
Mr and Mrs James Ogle wed March 29 1801 in Walnut City officiated by Rev L Shaffer. Son of William Ogle of Appanoose and daughter of John Walden of Appanoose and Monroe counties. They have three living children, Boy Harley Minnie, plus Fannie Roberts deceased 21 years ago. A grandson died two years ago. Open house Sunday March 30 as relatives and friends are invited to call.
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James Ogle
Maggie Walden
Margaret Johnson Birthday Celebrated at Family Dinner
The birthday anniversary of Margaret Johnson, March 24, was celebrated Sunday, March 23, at the home of her parents Virgil and the late Mrs. Johnson. A cake baked by Barbara and Garnet Johnson carried ten candles and guests included Gabe and Barbara Johnson family, Walter Scott family, John Scott, Wilbur Johnson family, Tom Main and daughter, Peggy Hopking, John Selby, and the Johnson family.
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Margaret Johnson
Virgil Johnson
Barbara
Garnet Johnson
Gabe Johnson
Walter Scott
John Scott
Wilbur Johnson
Tom Main
Peggy Hopking
John Selby
Premium Offer Again Extended
The Union extends its free enamelware premium offer through April with a final May 1 expiration. Subscriptions at $1.60 a year earn one premium per year of renewal or new signups, with a choice of water buckets pots kettles and pans, all A-1 quality.
School Children Appreciate Roscoe's Printing Instruction
Moravia Iowa March 17 1941 letter from Fifth and Sixth Grades thanks Roscoe for a printing office visit. Students praise the linotype and express gratitude for the guidance. Ed note confirms Moravia school class visit and equipment shown by Roscoe.
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Roscoe
Moravia
Iowa
Roscoe Day
Phyllis Laws
Union Office
Roscoe By
Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Here
Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman entertained Mrs Hoffmans parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Stauber of Bloomfield who celebrated their 87th wedding anniversary Sunday with a 12 oclock dinner. Stauber and his wife were married in Moravia on March 28 and guests included Mrs Belle Sheldon of Iconium age 84.
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Dean Hoffman
Mrs Gomer Stocker Honored With Dinner
A birthday dinner was held Sunday for Mrs. Gomer Stocker whose birthday is March 19. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Johnny Hewitt. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walden, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Stocker of Moravia, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Hewitt and Mary Frances of Alicin Clifford Stocker of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Stocker. Afternoon callers were Elmer Henderson and Leo Paxston. Guests left wishing her many more happy birthdays.
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Gomer Stocker
Johnny Hewitt
Charlie Walden
Cleo Stocker
Moravia
Mary Frances
Alicin
Clifford Stocker
Des Moines
Elmer Henderson
Leo Paxston
Last Rites For Miss Simmons
Viola Christine Simmons daughter of Henry and Zatha Simmons died March 22 1941 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Iowa at 17 years 4 months after suffering ear disease surgeries and pneumonia. funeral March 24 at United Brethren church Moravia officiated by Rev Glade Yost with interment in Moravia cemetery. mourned by family and friends.
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United Brethren Church In
Moravia
Viola Christine Simmons
Glade Yost
Centerville
Moravia Cemedry
Henry and
Zatha Simmons
Iowa
St. Joseph Hospital
Jesus Christ
Wilma Johnson
Marguerite
Donald
Eugene
Edward
Unpaid Past Loans Do Not Bar Feed And Seed Loans
Field Supervisor Carl W. Danielson of the Farm Credit Administration announced that unpaid past feed or seed loans do not bar a new loan of the same type if the nonpayment was due to controllable causes beyond the farmer’s control. Loans carry 4 percent interest and are issued after a week or less. security is a crop or livestock mortgage, with funds issued to the farmer for self‑directed purchases. Mrs. A Q Main, Mrs Ralph McDonough and Mrs Cora Main attended in Centerville Friday.
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Carl W. Danielson
Farm Credit Administration
Danielson
Farm Bureau
Unionville Civil War veteran Wm Shuck dies at 99
Wm Shuck 99 year old Civil War veteran died at his daughter Nora Scott’s Unionville home Sunday night. He was one of three surviving veterans in Appanoose county and remembered for Memorial Day quips. Survived by son L A Shuck of Burdette Kansas and two daughters, 82 great grandchildren, funeral at Bunch Christian church with American Legion present. burial Taylor cemetery west of Unionville.
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Unionville
Wm. Shuck
Nora Scott
Shuck
Appanoose County
Ed Streepy
Udell
William Bates
Cincinnati
Iowa
Mr. Shuck
Co. B
90Th Iowa Infantry
Hoe
Sheridan
Bill
L. A
Burdette
Kansas
Dave Glassburner
Bunch
Scott
Christian Church
Russell Seux
Ottumwa
American Legion
Taylor Cemetery
Moravia Seniors Win Class Basketball Championship
Moravia high school senior boys defeated the sophomore team 40 to 27 to claim the class basketball title. Eugene Tisue and Don Clark led scoring with 12 points each as Wayne Allen scored 17 for the sophomores who fought hard before the seniors pulled ahead late. The seniors had earlier beaten the freshmen, while the sophomores outscored the juniors to reach the final. Mrs. Wilbur Johnson visited Centerville Friday.
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Casey Jones
Moravia High School
Wayne Allen
Ed Brown
Dick Johnson
Paul McNair
Carl Hiatt
Russel Argo
Eugene Tisue
Francis Argo
Don Clark
Don Dowd
Sopacmiras
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Mark Blackman
Mark
Ben Blumer
George Darby
Kinser Valley
George
Mr. Darby
Wilbur Harris
Harris
Sir Richard
MR. and
Mrs. Harn
C. F
Rebekah Lodges
Army
Panchen Winsler
Milwaukee
H. S. Musicale
S. P. Gideon
Mrs. Ogle
Edward Streepy
Miss Simmons
A. Q. Main
Ralph McDonov H
Cora Main
Priday
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