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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
4
A Mother's Day toast honors grandmothers and mothers while reflecting on V E Day and future work ahead. The writer notes sunshine and shadows after Truman's news, urges ceaseless devotion, and thanks educators and school personnel for their year’s efforts. One All out for the Mighty 7th.
Mrs. Sarah Hiner of south of Iconium received a telegram that her son T/3 Sgt Clarence Hiner was liberated April 20 and rejoined the American army after being captured April 19, 1944 and held at Stalag IV B in Germany. Her other son Pfe Floyd Hiner had written April 15 that he had been liberated and was well but could not reveal his location. Both served with the First Army in Germany.
The Legion Auxiliary hosts a cooperative supper at the Legion Home on Wednesday evening May 16. Invitations go to wives and sisters of World War II service members and others. the Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home on May 15 at 7 p.m. Margery Tracy, See.
Mrs. Karl Tuttle entertained the Progressive club Thursday evening. Four tables of bridge were at play with high scores won by Mrs. Chester Broshar, Mrs. George Winsler, and Mrs. Lester Bruin. Guests included Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff, Mrs. C. M. McFuatridge, Mr. John Robison, and Miss Ellanor Sewell.
Moravia observed V E Day Tuesday in a solemn spirit with church bells, holi day closures, and a large school gym program. The event featured the Victory Overture, pledges, speakers from local groups, and a memory moment for fallen servicemen while noting ongoing wartime efforts and the need to finish victory.
Maxine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Smith earned valedictorian honors with a GPA of 8.8 and was senior class president editor of the Moravian Reflector and Moravia School Newsbasket. Wynona Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry of Blakesburg earned salutatorian honors with a 3.6 GPA and was captain of the basketball team. both were commercial students.
Lt jg Alvin Donahoo who returned April 18 after 16 months overseas duty was heard on a WLS Chicago broadcast last Saturday. His wife was interviewed as well. after a 30 day leave he will report to the west coast for further assignment.
Rppert W. Smith and Miss Virginia Morgan visited the H. K. Smith home last Thursday. Smith has just returned after 14 months aboard a Coast Guard troop transport ship that participated in major invasions in the Pacific theater. After a 30 day leave he will report back to the west coast.
Kermit Gladfelder, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder, was among two from Appanoose County who departed Tuesday for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to begin induction into the armed forces.
Dale Laws son of Mr and Mrs Great Lakes Naval Training stations travels to Great Lakes for boat training after enlisting while a Moravia High junior. His brother John has joined the Merchant Marines, following recent navy enlistment.
The Union reports that Cecil P. Creech of Keswick Iowa was discharged from the army last fall and now lives with his family in Chicago where he works as a salesman for Standard Oil Co. His brother Carl Creech A M 2/e is stationed at Alameda California naval air station.
Mrs. Elsie Coltrain received a letter from her son Curtis expressing his thoughts and latest news from abroad. The note reflects family ties and personal updates during a period of separation.
A message announced that S/Sgt. Robert Bobby Howard was missing in action over Germany since April 16. He is a 21 year old turret gunner who has been overseas since June. His mother Mrs Bernice Adams and family in Des Moines learned of the news when she traveled to visit relatives here.
Supt. and Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff hosted the Kensington club and husbands at a three course May Day breakfast. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. D. Bishop and Mrs. Steve Brown. The group attended church services after the meal.
Relatives and friends gather Sunday to honor Seaman Jack Spencer 8.2/c of Great Lakes as he returns home with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer. Also present are Mr and Mrs Arnold Brunet and daughter Joy Anna Mae Reed Newton Rosemary Spencer of Des Moines Myr and 8 John Spencer and family of Albia and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis. Seaman Spencer left Wednesday for Great Lakes.
Private Curtis D. Coltrain requests correspondence from friends in and around Moravia. Address: 37642924, 187th Replacement Company, 48th Replacement Battalion, APO 711, care Postmaster, San Francisco, California.
Earl Lemaster, stationed on Okinawa, says his foxhole is in a Japanese garden on the island. He is the son of Floyd and (Mrs.) Lemaster of Burns Wyoming and grandson of Van and (Mrs.) Lemaster of Moravia. Pvt Vaughn Faber, finished basic at Camp Hood Texas, is home on furlough with parents Richard and (Mrs.) Faber and will report to the west coast after leave.
Private funeral services for George Eugene Halden eight day old son of Mr and Mrs Emil Halden who died at St Joseph hospital in Centerville at 730 pm Sunday were held at 230 pm Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Halden in Moravis. The Rev G M Talbott officiated and burial was made in Hill cre at cemetery. Mrs Halden was brought from the hospital Sunday afternoon to the home of his parents. The baby is survived by his parents and two Peters Patricia and Kathleen Halden.
The Ascension Day of Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the United Brethren church. Sponsored by the missionary society, Mrs. U. O. Main is in charge. Mrs. Clarence Dowd spent Sunday at the Riley Callen home.
Frank T. Veach, veteran Centerville carpenter and contractor, died at 2 40 a m Friday at his son John D Veach's home in Moravia after a brief illness. Born August 26 1864 he lived most of his life in Centerville except for two years in Kansas. He married Elizabeth Rick August 7 1892. survivors include wife, three children Bess Everman John Veach and Mary Esther Phillips. Funeral services were held Monday at Beckner funeral home with Rev Lester Greenwood officiating and burial in Guklund cemetery.
Mrs Fay Hudson of Keosauqua spent the weekend in Moravia visiting friends and enjoying local scenes. The quiet trip emphasized social ties and regional travel patterns in small town Iowa.
Postmaster J. D. Minnes reports Moravia will advance its post office to second class on July 1 due to rising business volume. The move follows steady growth and places Moravia among few towns of similar size with second class status, with Albia already second class and Centerville recently promoted to first class.
Twenty eight seniors graduated at Moravia high school forty ninth commencement in the school gym Tuesday evening. Richard Hudgens and Donald Paxston are in the armed forces and were absent. Dr. W F Lister Ottumwa gave the commencement address Our World. Rev W B Burd spoke at baccalaureate on Investment of Personal Resources.
George Tracy son of Mrs Margery Tracy received a valedictorian certificate at the 8th grade commencement exercises held Tugaday evening. Ten eighth graders were awarded certificates of promotion to the high school.
Mr and Mrs George Spangler moved from Everly Iowa to Moravia last week and assume active management of the Moravia Telephone Company which they recently purchased from Mrs Margery Tracy They reside in the former Austin Jay residence and are welcomed by the community Also Jean Veach of Des Moines and Mrs W H White of Belmont Iowa visited Centerville for the funeral of Frank Veach and stayed with Jean s parents Mr and Mrs John Veach during the weekend
Iowa announces the 7th war loan campaign with a goal of 189 million dollars, including 136 million for individuals and 82 million in E bonds. About 40,000 volunteers will sell Series K bonds starting Monday May 14, aiming to surpass previous drives. Strong Pacific war emphasis with Iwo Jima poster and related combat films and ads.
Centerville plans a May 16 B Day program as the kickoff for the seventh War Loan drive. The Coast Guard Band of St. Louis will perform. A 2:40 PM parade precedes a concert, then an 8:30 PM dance at the armory restricted to bond holders.
War finance leaders push for the town to meet an $189 million overall goal with an $82 million E bond target as the seventh loan drives through July 6. County planners map canvassing, individual quotas, and campaign rhetoric urges citizens to keep buying bonds to fund victory in Japan and sustain the war effort.
Easter Bros. Coal Co. urges coal users to file the consumer declaration with their dealer before May 16 to receive coal next winter. No dealer will deliver coal to a consumer who has not filed, and Easter Bros. keeps declaration forms on hand for convenience.
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