Moravia high school celebrates 21st graduation event
Enon correspondent Mrs. J T VanDorin notes Moravia high school’s 21st consecutive commencement on Tuesday April 26. Dick Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson, graduated after 12 years with perfect attendance. The Union staff adopted an eight hour day as David leaves school and distribution hours shift accordingly.
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J.T. VanDorin
Enon
Moravia High School
Dick Johnson
John Johnson
Hedge College
Ian
Moravia Public School
David
Gre
Moravia Residents Collect Over 200 Pounds of Cans
In Moravia on April 28 more than 200 pounds of tin cans were gathered and stored at the community building for county collection. Mrs. C. M. McFatridge notes improved salvage quality with ends removed and flattened cans. Local students from Moravia Public School contributed most of the cans while teachers and families prepare for future drives. Households are urged to assist as funds fund war bonds and morale grows.
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Moravia
C. M. McFatridge
Women’s Salvage Army
Moravia Delays Mayor Vacancy As Palmer Declines
Moravia remains without a mayor after the council appointed W. L. Palmer to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. D. K. Orelup resigning on April 6. Palmer declined the post, while Dr. L. M. Williams was named health officer and G. G. Peterson hired as band director for the upcoming season ending at the Fall Festival.
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Moravia
W. L. Palmer
D. K. Orelup
Palmer
L. M. Williams
G. G. Peterson
Moravia Band to Hold First Rehearsal This Spring
Moravia will begin steps toward a summer band with a rehearsal at 7 30 p m Saturday May 18 in the public school music room. G G Peterson director said the group draws from the high school senior band and junior band. Beginners for viola bass horn trombone and cornet have been obtained. Junior high and freshmen pupils with high rhythm and pitch ratings will be invited to start instrumental work.
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Moravia
Public School Music Room
G. G. Peterson
Mary Rose Main
Bill Harris
Peterson
Trenton Wilson Weds Miss Doris Davis in Bloomfield
Doris Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis of Moulton married Trenton Wilson son of Mr and Mrs R G Wilson in a Sunday April 25 ceremony at the Bloomfield Christian parsonage. Rev Loren Hudson officiated. The couple plan to live on a farm near Moravia after May 21.
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Doris Davis
Lloyd Davis
Moulton
Trenton Wilson
R. G. Wilson
Loren Hudson
Christian Parsonage
Bloomfield
Mardeena Wilson
Don Davis
Miss Wilson
Davis
Wilson
Centerville High School
Unionville
Moravia
Moravia Women Attend 88th Rebekah Convention in Albia
Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. D. B. Bishop attended the morning and afternoon sessions of the 88th district Rebekah convention in Albia on Tuesday. State President Ruth Hamblin and past state president Mae Welsh were at the event. Centerville lodge led the initiatory work Tuesday night, as Fern Wright and Dana Wright visited in Moulton. Myra Wright and family moved back to Moulton after winter in Kansas City. Flora Jones Donna Wailes and Charles Coffin called on Walter Gideon at St Joseph’s hospital in Centerville. Roger Gideon is spending several days at the hospital with him. Mr. and Mrs. Murdy visited their son near town. Bruce Gardner visited with his parents Roy and Mrs Gardner at West Chester. Sidney Helms returned to Avon Lake after visiting his daughter. J W Halden was summoned to Centerville for his niece Mrs B S Staley. The Day couple moved into a home purchased from A M Smith. A son was born to Kenneth Coltrain at St Joseph’s hospital in Centerville on April 28. William Aivin was a business visitor in Centerville and Confidence.
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Leonard Palmer
D. B. Bishop
Albia
Ruth Hamblin
Mae Welsh
Centerville
Fern Wright
Dana
Moulton
Eph Wilson
Myr
Flora Jones
Donna Wailes
Charles Coffin
Walter Gideon
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Roger Gideon
Hospital
Witey
Worship and School Schedule at Wesley Chapel and Church
Church events list two chapels with worship services at 10 00 a m and 9 80 a m plus church school sessions led by Superintendents D B Bishop and Harry Phillips. Methodist Youth Fellowship is set for 6 30 p m at Wesley Chapel.
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Mra
D. B. Bishop
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wesley Chapel
Harry ‘Phillips
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor Service Sunday
The notice invites Mothers Day worship at United Brethren G M Talbott Church with Church School at 10 00 am supervised by Carl VanZante and Worship at 10 50 am and Evening Service at 8 00 pm We especially invite mothers of service men to attend Sunday morning service.
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Carl
VanZante
Mothers of Service
Bible School and services at Winnie DuVall church
The Church of Christ at 10700 A. M. hosts Bible School with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion at 10:350 A. M. and a preaching service at 8:00 P. M. with Miss Ruby Jones in charge.
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Winnie DuVall
Ruby Jones
Kensington Club Hosts May Breakfast at Oehler Home
Kensington Club members and their husbands enjoyed the annual May breakfast at the home of Mrs. Louise Oehler. The four course meal was served at 8 a.m. by a committee including Mrs. Oehler Mrs. Blumenstock and Mrs. White with Miss Frances Copeland assisting in serving.
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Kensington Club
Louise Oehler
Oehler
F. W. Blumenstock
Caroline White
Frances Copeland
Eastern Star Homecoming Night Planned for May 11
The Order of Eastern Star will hold homecoming with its regular meeting on Tuesday May 11 at 8 pm in the Masonic hall secretary Mrs Zell Callen announced All members urged to attend Social notes mention Miss Helen Scheink and Miss Emma Phillips guests at a local dinner and several families visiting relatives in nearby towns
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Eastern Star
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Zell Callen
Club Members Honor Mothers Day Party Recap
Twentieth Century club members and guests gathered at Mrs. T. R. Gardner's country home for a Mother's Day party on Tuesday afternoon. The program featured group singing led by Mrs. R. E. Tucker, readings by Mrs. Cody Luse, and a musical mother song quiz led by Mrs. Luse. Mrs. J. Dodd spoke on the origin of Mother’s Day, and a painting of Whistler’s Mother was shown by Mrs. G. J. Harn. Assisting hostesses included Mrs. H. K. Watts, Mrs. Tom Cameron, Mrs. Cody Luse, and Mrs. Charles Coffin.
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Twentieth Century Club
T. R. Gardner
Foster and VanDorin families spend Sunday at Arthur VanDorin home
Mr and Mrs C A Foster and Richard plus Mr and Mrs Roy Mather ly and Maxine and Vera, Mr and Mrs Charles VanDorin and Bobby Hiatt spent Sunday at the Arthur VanDorin home.
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C. A. Foster
Richard
Roy Matherly
Maxine
Vera
Charles VanDorin
Bobby Hiatt
Arthur VanDorin
Moravia School Secures Two New Teachers for Next Year
Moravia public school will welcome two new teachers for next year. Miss Delma Iverson of Stanhope Iowa will teach first grade after earning a two year primary credential at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Miss Rose Ella Chapman of Honey Creek Iowa will teach general science biology mathematics and head the visual education program.
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Moravia
William H. Young
Delma Iverson
Stanhope
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Rose Ella Chapman
Honey Creak
Young
Park College
Parkville
Fosters Honor Son At Dinner
Mr and Mrs C A Foster entertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of Pvt Vinton L Foster home on furlough from a Texas camp. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Davis and family Indianola Mr and Mrs Loren Bueckingham Rose Hill Charles Foster and family OskaloosaMr and Mrs Guy Bales Patsy and Rogen Minneapolis Minn Mr and Mrs Wayne Feater and Jimmy each Kay and Mr and Mrs Dab Jerry. All children were home for the day except Mrs Donna Foster Monroe Phoenix Ariz and Dorthalee Foster Hammond Ind Bet Lou Foster returned home with her sister Mrs Guy Bales for a visit.
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C. A. Foster
Pvt
Vinton L. Foster
Camp
Texas
Carl Davis
Indianola
Loren Bueckingham
Rose Hill
Charles Foster
Oskaloosa
Guy Bales
Patsy
Rogen
Minneapolis, Minn
Wayne Feater
Jimmy
Kay
Dab Jerry
Donna Foster Monroe
Phoenix, Ariz
Dorthalee Foster
Hammond
Ind
Bet Lou Foster
Monroe County Hosts District AAA Meeting
The Monroe County Agricultural Conservation Association hosted a district AAA meeting Monday chaired by Earl E. Rouse. Counties at the session included Monroe Appanoose Keokuk Mahaska Marion Warren Lucas Wapello Davis and Wayne.
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Monroe County Agricultural Conservation Association
Earl E. Rouse
Monroe
Appanoose
Keokuk
Mahaska
Marion
Warren
Lucas
Wapello
Davis
Wayne
Local News Byte: Returns Home and Births in Centerville Area
J M Wright returned to Moravia on Tuesday after a winter with his sister Mrs will Hollingshead in Centerville. Wendell Murdy and wife announce birth of son David Francis at their home on April 27. Clyde Main Ike and Sarah Lou and Christine Lebenski with Mrs Lew Main visited last Sunday. Homer Utterback and Cyril McDanel families spent the day with Bundette Utterback in Moulton.
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J. M. Wright
Will Hollingshead
Centerville
Moravia
Clyde Main
Ike
Sarah Lou
Christine Lebenski
Lew Main
Homer Utterback
Cyril McDanel and
Old-Time Get-Together Puts Iconium On The Map Again
A Moravia Union reporter notes about 75 people gathered at the Charles Argo store for an old-time get-together in Iconium. The evening featured visiting and refreshments including pie and coffee.
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Iconium
Hazel Hellyer
The
Moravia Union
Charles Argo
Carl Wetterlind
Billy
Local servicemen visit kin and report health updates
The FIGHT In The FIGHT and PVT Vinton L Foster return from Camp Howge Texas for a 10 day furlough with his parents and relatives. Donald Kaster, radio man first class, writes his parents from an unspecified location saying he is in the best of health. Ralph Pfannebecker of Ft Leonard Wood Mo visits with his agents. Harvey Coulson, navy pharmacist from Tillamook Ore, hosts a dinner. PVT Virgil Pence and Mrs Pence and Mrs Edwin Spencer visit Albia. Pence leaves for Camp Cook California after a 14 day furlough with his wife and parents.
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Vinton L. Foster
Camp Howge
Texas
C. JA. Foster
Donald Kaster
E. R. Kaster
Ralph Pfannebecker
Ft. Leonard Wood
Gus Pfanneecker
Ralph
Military Police
Quartermaster Corp
Virgil Pence
Pence
Edwin Spencer
Albia
J. D. Pence
Paul Spencer
Pvt
Camp Cook
Calif
E T C Club Holds Luncheon At Mrs Smiths Home
E T C club members gathered at Mrs Lester Smiths country home on Thursday April 29 for a covered dish luncheon and roll call announcing favorite radio programs. Mystery box prize went to Mrs Albert Veach with Mrs A C Main in charge. Visitors included Imogene Hiatt Edna Mae Luse Marilyn Hiatt and Mrs T Boblenz with daughter Nancy Kathryn from Melrose.
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E. T. C. Club
Lester Smith
Albert Veach
A. C. Main
Imogene Hiatt
Edna Mae Luse
Marilyn Hiatt
T. Boblenz
Nancy Kathryn
Melrose
Gretchen Luse Named Maple Grove School Teacher
Gretchen Luse has accepted a teaching position at Maple Grove School southeast of Moravia for the coming year. She completes a year teaching at Hedge College School this Friday after a Thursday picnic at the Hedge College premises.
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Gretchen Luse
Maple Grove
Moravia
Hedge College
Coulsons Host Double Eight Club Evening
Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson hosted a Friday gathering for the Double Eight club. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra. Guests included Mrs Smith Tharp and several local couples.
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Cecil Coulson
Double Eight
Bert Turner
Kenneth Condra
Smith Tharp
Moravia Post Office Sets April War Bond Peak
War savings bond sales at the Moravia post office surged in April to 9 new highs with a total of 12356.25 in freedom securities, plus 332.90 in war stamps. Postmaster J D Minnes credited local students and faculty for strong support and noted one day alone saw 2648.75 spent on bonds and stamps. Bond purchases included 83 at 25, 24 at 50, 67 at 100, seven at 500, and four at 1000.
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Moravia
Freedom Securities
J. D. Minnes
Minnes
Morayia
Appanoose County
Dora Norton Weds Clifford Rogers in Moravia
Miss Dora Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Norton of Moravia wed Clifford Rogers of Ottumwa son of Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers of Albia at Hilton Church on Sunday May 1943. The ceremony featured a single ring rite with vows by Rev Wesley Hustad and a wedding march with singing. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with many local relatives present. The couple will reside near Ottumwa.
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Dora Norton
W. 5. Norton
Moravia
Clifford Rogers
Ottumwa
Claude Rogers
Albia
Hilton Church
Wesley Ustad
Mary Ellen Morris
Vivian Hustad
Daniel Spears
George Rogers
Harold Harvey
W. 8. Norton
Woodrow Norton
Edward Points
Moline
Illinois
Glenn Norton
Bonnie
Connie
Leona Piper
Clyde
Rena
Pauline
Lee
Harold
Donna
Jimmie
Alb Bia
Dwight Rogers
Karl
Story City
Iowa
Ruth
Dortha Kenton
Lloyd Amimons
Frank Wilson
James
John
Rex Tisue
Charley Smith
Shirley Ragan
Wesley Hustad
University Park
Rogers
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Union
Mencher
M. McFatridge
Mystic
Arthur Main
Madison, Wise
Fridsyn Viall
Mrs
M. P. Main
Rebekah
W. V. Murdy
Wendell Murdy
Bruce Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Roy Gardner
West Chester
Sidney Helms
Avon Lake
Albert Brain
J. W. Halden
Mirg. B
Staley
J. P. Day
A. M. Smith
A @on
Kenneth Coltrain
St. Josephs Hospital
William Aivin
Confidence
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Church of Christ
Helen Scheink
Emma Phillips
Cenjlerville School
Delbert Donahoo
A. W
Linda
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Wincil Coulson
Averill Easter
Near Main Station
Clifford Pfannebecker
J. T. Day
Leila
Stella Albright
Oba Day
Edith Coltrain
Edith
Fred Coltrain
Daphan Coltrain
Ruth Gibbons
W. C. DuVall
Fosters
Monroe County
David Francis
Bra
Murdy
Wanda
Ones
Keny
W. H. Schneider
South Dakota
Raymond Perry
Gary
Haugh McFatridge
Clinton Albertson
Dell Hellyer
Robert
Charles Jennings
Elbert Perry
Glen Turner
Jack Firkins
Murray
Roscoe Argo
Harry Lemaster
Edgar Breese
Addie Sheldon
Char
Lotte
Charles McAnineh
Harold Argo
Eloise
Russell Brown
Overturf
Stuck
Vinton Lundy
Eugene
Jim Argo
Beryle Brown
Goldie Ray
Dale Beaty
Lloyd Clark
Bert Rinehart
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Will Kelsey
Verna McAninch
Harvey Coulson
Navy
Tillamook
Ore
C . Coulson
George Armstrong
Tom Cameron
E.T.C. Club
Luse
Coulsons
Wilbur Cloyed
Washington, D. C
Tillman Stocker
M. A. Knapp
Wilson Ome
von Tracy
George
George Winsler
Georgianna
Fanchen Winsler
Lawrence Roland
Des Moines
George F. Miller
Denver
G. G. Petersson
Frank Neff
South of Ottumwa
C. A. ‘Burton
Ira Robb
Virginia
T. B
C. C. Coulsgn
Wiliam H. Young
Billie K
al Crocker
Chariton
Mr. Crocker
Moiravia School
Ankeny
Iconham
Jamnie and
Gertrude
John Chase
Russell
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