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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
3
Sports and local life feature Kenny Blackman of Moravia weighing a Collins Radio role and possible Wilkes-Barre contract while Del Donahoo of Moravia shines as WSUI chief announcer and actor. Also commentary on Moravia street holes and a parking lot idea, with local humor and unrest over road conditions.
Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson of Corydon announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mildred Maxine to Dean Coles of Chariton. The ceremony will be at 4 p m on May 14 at the Wilson home. Misa Wilson graduates May 11 from Chariton high school and the couple will settle on a farm six miles north of Chariton. The Wilsons formerly lived near Hazel College.
The American Legion auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Legion home at 7 30 p m Tuesday May 6 Mrs Hicks Pabst and son Larry and Mrs Hilbert Roberts and daughter Rita Joyce of Des Moines came Sunday to attend graduation exercises of Donald Davis and Deena Roberts and to visit relatives in this area Mrs Roy Winsler spent the weekend in Des Moines.
Moravia high school graduates heard Rev G M Talbott preach at United Brethren church. He cited Jesus Mount Sermon about building a house on a rock and urged steadfast adherence to Jesus sayings. Glee club numbers and solo My Task by Margaret Pullman complemented the service. Invo cation benediction and scriptural selections were delivered by local clergy.
Mrs. Howard Smith was reelected president of the Appanoose county American Legion auxiliary at the spring meeting held Thursday evening at the Legion home in Moravia. Also reelected were Mrs. Chester Broshay as vice president and Mrs. Jake Day as secretary and treasurer. A covered dish luncheon preceded the session. Mrs. Margaret Callen gave the welcome. Attending from Centerville, Mystic, and Moravia totaled 37 members. The Day highlighted the fifth district convention in Oskaloosa on April 18. Mrs. Kathryn Mallette provided music.
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church will host its annual mother daughter meeting at the church on Friday evening with a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. A O Main leads the program and all mothers and daughters are invited to attend carrying a covered dish and table service. Capt Tarr Will Speak at Moravia United Brethren Church services Sunday begin at 8 o'clock led by Rev G M Talbott. Mrs Wilbur Harris and her husband travel to Clear Lake for an extended stay with her parents while Harris plans a weekend visit to Minneapolis.
Clair and William Callen sons of Mr and Mrs Fred Callen of Moravia met for the first time in two years after crossing the Atlantic. They were notified Clair arrived in England in May and that the boys met at a camp there. Their stations are only 25 miles apart.
Courcar 10:00 a m Church School with Superintendent Mrs D E Bishop and 11:00 a m Worship. 6:30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship. Next Sunday all services at Wesley Chapel are dismissed for special services in Moravia with district superintendent delivering the message. A basket dinner at noon precedes the fourth quarterly conference at 2:00 pm. Observance of Christian Family week urged. flowers for Mother's Day and family group attendance encouraged. Annual reports and officer elections to be held.
The Church of Christ advertises Bible School at 10:00 a m with Winnie DuVall as superintendent followed by a sermon at 11:00 a m titled The Three Mothers focusing on the Apostle Paul and Mother's Day observed in services.
Jay S. Phipps presides with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship features Mothers Day message. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service. 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship. 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting at the church.
Iconium Church of Christ broadcasts morning worship at 11 15 a m with sermon by the minister and Divine Communion. Sunday School starts at 10 60 a m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. Pastor Ruby F Jones leads the congregation.
The United Brethren church will hold Church School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship service at 4:50 p.m. and Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Captain Burton Tarr is scheduled to speak. Wednesday evening prayer meeting is planned.
The page prints a father's note from Mrs. Paul Boyer in Johnstown Colorado dated May 38 1944 recounting Harold at Camp Hale and Robert in the Pacific since December. Bob writes of island life heat storms coconuts mess duty and longing for a return ticket home while noting scarce electricity and native washing help as he endures war service.
Donald Davis son of Mr and Mrs Harold Davis of Blakesburg was named valedictorian of Moravia high school class of 1944 with a 4.78 GPA. Ella Jean Woodward daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward was salutatorian with a 4.47 average. Both received Danford award books and certificates of honor. Davis is senior class president, band and Thespians member, sworn into the navy and set for active duty May 16. Woodward active in glee club pep club Thespian club Moravia school news editor and a 1942 48 class officer.
Friends and relatives gathered at the Roscoe Argo home on Sunday May 7 to celebrate her birthday anniversary and spend the day visiting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lemaster and Adolph, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown and Betty Jean and Dickey, Mrs. Lottie Swan, Vinton Lundy and Mrs. Stack, Fred Duckett and Donna Jean, Rex Haver and Edward and Phyllis, Robert Jennings and Charles, Lloyd Johnson and Roscoe Argo family associations.
Relatives gathered with baskets of food Sunday at the Riley Callen home to remind Mr and Mrs Callen of their birthday anniversaries May 18 and May 5 respectively. Loren Walter and children Mr and Mrs Walter Phillips and children Mr and Mrs Harry Van Antwerp and son of near Centersville Mr and Mrs M E McDanel Mr and Mr Harry Glick and Mr and Mrs Clarence Dawd and sons Donald and Delmar
In The Fight and Mrs Reeves of Des Moines plan to arrive Thursday in Moravia where Mrs Reeves will stay with her parents for an indeterminate period. Ensign Reeves departs May 22 and the couple will visit Otumwa and nearby areas until called. Corp Claire Callen has arrived in England. his wife stays with Callen parents in Moravia. Floyd Garner of Ottumwa, set to report to the navy, visited Moravia with his parents while his brothers John and Ralph are already in the navy.
Mr and Mrs Zell Callen joined in a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Hiatt at Oska loosa Sunday Others present were Mr and Mrs Ralph Freeman and Kathryn Lee and Dickie of Creston Mr and Mrs Wayne Lichty of Waterloo and Dale Hiatt of Clinton who is recovering from an appendectomy Mrs John Callen returned to her home Sunday evening after a two week visit at the home of her daughter Mrs Hiatt and family
Moravia band concerts commence Saturday May 20 at 8 PM in the park. Wilbur C. Harris, high school music instructor, leads May programs. A group list mentions Florence Kingery LaMontia and family and several local residents visiting at Luvada Adams home.
Moravia High School students received letters and certificate awards in a year end chapel event. Numerous seniors and juniors were honored for basketball and band participation, with certificates for band work and multiple students named for library duties and Thespian efforts.
Thirty nine Moravia seniors received diplomas at the 48th annual commencement while twelve eighth graders earned promotion certificates. Rev Lester Greenwood urged truth seeking as students were told truth requires effort and lives can turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Music by A Krags quintet and a bell lyra solo accompanied the ceremony with presentations by B Searcliff and William Gardner.
Staff Sergeant Cecil P. Creech of Keswick, son of Mr and Mrs J J Creech, Moravia resident, receives his second and third oak leaf clusters to the Air Medal presented by Major J Yeoman of the thirteenth army air forces squadron in the south Pacific for Meritorious aerial combat flights against enemy territory with anti aircraft fire and enemy patrols. Creech has 42 missions against Japanese held airfields and installations.
Moravia high school seniors gathered at Ella Jean Woodward’s home for a year end party Tuesday night. About 36 attendees enjoyed covered dishes, sandwiches, and homemade ice cream. Games and songs provided entertainment while sponsor Mrs. Karl Tuttle was absent. Eloh Mae Hoover substituted.
Mr and Mrs George Halden and others hosted a four course May breakfast for Kensington club members at the Halden home. Spring flowers decorated the event with guests including Mr and Mrs W B Searcliff Mr and Mrs Dess White Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst Mrs E F Qoshler Miss Clara Trelan and several couples such as Frank Chambers Steve Brown D B Bishop and Fred Blumenstock.
The Order of Eastern Star will meet at the lodge hall Friday evening May 12 at 8 o clock to honor wives and mothers of service men. All members urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Allen Boller reelected to Atlantic high school faculty and will supervise the municipal swimming pool this summer, per word received by friends.
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