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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
3
Flooding trapped residents as 1 1/8 inches of rain fell in 15 minutes. Frank Swaim and Hoyt McKern sought shelter, while Bill Albert measured the downpour. Mother's Day joy at Keswick as Creech family gathers, with many relatives visiting and a soldier son returning for training.
Emergency aid for farmers was promised this week by Glen Birlingmair, Appanoose county extension director, who said experienced tractor drivers are available near Centerville. These men work four to six hours daily, mostly forenoons, to help plant crops. Those needing help should phone H. E. Fuller at the Farm Bureau office in Centerville.
Former Moravia resident Mrs. E E Pember died at her Upland California home Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Upland. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs Daphen Wickstrom of Upland and a grandson. Numerous local relatives and friends mourn her loss.
Moravia public library trustees appointed by the town council held their first meeting since municipal take over. New president F W Blumenstock and secretary C M McFatridge announced terms for seven trustees and the next flag dedication was set for July 4. Sunday school superintendents will lead the community Bible school arrangements. The canna program progresses with most families planting bulbs.
Me In The Fight Pvt Karl Lahue and wife and sons Robert and Karl Lee are on a 15 day furlough visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R J Atkins. Lahue and wife are from Davenport. Lahues sister in law Mrs Chester Dominacki of Bettendorf also visiting. Corp Arthur Brown of Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind visited with his state Mrs John Callen and Mrs Van Lemaster spending a short furlough with his father Homer Brown of Albia. Sgt Jay B Ohler son of Mrs Louise Ohler was awarded the medal for good conduct at the army air base Ardmore Okla recently. Sgt Ralph Pfanne Becker on a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker of Moravia. He is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Mo.
The Rev. Jay S. Phipps pastor of the Moravia Church of the Nazarene will attend the 11th quadrennial assembly at Minneapolis June 18 to 27 as a delegate to the young peoples convention. Pre assembly sessions run June 15 to 17 for the Women's Missionary society and National Youth group.
Mrs Will Connelley travels to St Louis to visit her son James who is in naval training there. She plans to return to California after the visit. Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton hosted Knoxville visitors including their daughter in law Mrs Harold Burton and Mr Preston Hiatt and son Charles from Melcher. Mrs James Rhee returned home from Knoxville to her parents. Moravia Church of the Nazarene delegation joined revival services at Albia with Evangelist Rev W B Shroyer of Streator Illinois. He recently held a three week meeting at the Moravia church.
Rue Ann Firkins daughter of William B Firkins will graduate June 9 1944 at Northeast High School Kansas City Missouri The ceremony will be held in the music hall of the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Miss Firkins is the granddaughter of W G Firkins of Moravia Iowa
Church of Christ schedule includes Bible School led by Winnie DuVall at 10:00 with Communion at 10:50 and Morning Worship at 11:00 taught by Miss Roberta Main who recently returned to her parents home for summer. The column reports births and family visits as well as travel, noting Glenda Kay Fenton born May 14 to Cesar Rapids parents, and a string of relatives visiting Ottumwa and nearby towns including Albia Centerville and Oskaloosa with several weekend gatherings and departures for San Francisco due to a death in the family.
Mayor DE Bishop proclaims Saturday May 27 1944 as Poppy Day in Moravia Iowa urging citizens to wear the memorial poppy honoring men who died in World War I and World War II in observance of service and sacrifice in the nation’s battles.
Lois Jean Muir daughter of Rev Warner Muir wins a seven college national scholarship from Wellesley College. One of three U S girls to receive the honor representing the west coast. A Broadway high school Seattle student who already won Mills College trustee scholarship in Oakland Calif. Lois Jean 17 will graduate June 16 and enter Wellesley in August. Her father is pastor of the First Christian church Seattle.
Moravia Boy Scouts and families will attend a county court of honor in Centerville Thursday night May 25. Troop 40 boys will receive advancement awards earned in the last two months. The program begins at 7 30 in the courthouse court room with Judge Edward L. Simmons presiding. A dine program is planned for the evening and all friends of scouting are invited.
The churches announce Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 15 a m Divine Communion follows A service for those in the service of their country is set for 2 00 p m with special music A dedication of Service Roll and reading of Serviced Roll will also occur Parents and friends of those in service are invited.
United Brethren services listed with G. M. Talbott as pastor. Activities include Church School at 10:00 a.m. led by Donald Jones, Superintendent, Worship at 10:50 a.m., Evening Service at 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
The Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Moral Worship with the theme Watchfulness the Price of Safety, 7:30 p.m. N Y P S president Frank Woodward, 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship themed The Whole Duty of Man, and Thursday 8:00 p.m. prayer meeting at the church.
The weekly schedule lists services at Methodist Church E with Pastor Leroy Pullman and at Wesley Chapel led by Harry Phillips. Next Sunday emphasizes Memorial Day in worship, with a planned offering for World Service as the year ends May 21, noting a possible return to the town auditorium.
Moravia will hold a junk collection Monday May 29 if weather allows. Mayor D. E. Bishop urged residents to place worthless items in street piles in bags or boxes at curb. valuables should not be discarded. If rain comes, collection shifts to the next Monday and aims to gather scrap material later.
Wilbur C. Harris director of the Community Hall outlines a May 29 music day for the school band and orchestra. The schedule includes junior and marching bands, a mass meeting, and a concert with a picnic. A Memorial Day parade is planned for May 30 with uniform check at 10.00. Families are urged to ensure attendance for the transition to Miss Ann Seeley the new director.
The Editor’s Mail item from Buckeye Arizona May 17 1944 recounts family visits and military placements relation to Moravia Iowa. Mrs Margaret Hawk Harrison and son Robert of Glendale California motived to Hemosu Beach May 8 to visit the Spencer Wilson family and Miriam Youngstrom. LeRoy Haller and Paul LeRoy arrived to stay with Miriam during the war while LeRoy serves in the Navy. Spencer Wilson of Buckeye and relatives travel to Idaho and California, with Ada Lou accompanying. Lt Col John C Wilson of Biggs Field El Paso Texas stops in Buckeye May 9 to tend farms.
Correspondents warn mail service may be disrupted on Memorial Day. To ensure delivery on Moravia Union routes next week, residents should mail items by Monday morning at the latest and preferably earlier. The note thanks readers for their cooperation.
A pre-nuptial shower for Norma Bower hosted by Mrs. Harry DuVall Mrs. Raymond Ashby and Miss Virginia Gibbons drew about 45 guests at the DuVall home. Guests included Mrs. Homer Utterback Mrs. Loren Walter and many others with out of town honoree Mrs. Irene Bower and Miss Pearl Bower of Coon Rapids. also noted is Hester Miller's hospital operation and visiting relatives in Kirksville and Moulton.
Basil Cowell American Legion post of Moravia will honor soldiers dead in Memorial Day observances at 11 a m on Tuesday May 30. The event includes parade from the Legion home at 10 30 a m to Moravia cemetery weather permitting with contingency at United Brethren church if rain. Veterans and auxiliary will place flags at graves in Moravia and Salem cemeteries. The program features music by the band an invocation by Rev G M Talbott address by Rev Jay St Phipps reading of names wreaths firing squad taps and benediction by Rev E L Pullman.
Second Lieutenant Max M. Stover, a Moravia native and 1934 Woodbury High School graduate, has been assigned as a squadron bombardier in a B-24 Liberator group serving with the 16th United States Army Air Force in Italy. He trained as both pilot and bombardier after enlisting in January 1942, receiving his commission on August 26, 1943, and his wife remains in Moravia.
Miss Virginia Scarcliff daughter of Supt and Mrs W B Scarcliff of Moravia enlisted in the cadet nursing corps and was in Iowa City Monday for her physical examination she expects to report for duty on June 9 She taught in Cincinnati schools this year and returned home last Wednesday.
The Rev. C. N. Hewitt, once pastor of the Iconium circuit about 38 years ago, died May 13, 1941, on a farm near Lindsey Oklahoma. Mrs J L Haines of Red Oak reports the Hewitt family was visiting the farm this week. Ruth Hewitt, daughter, lives in Texas. Hewitt's health began failing in 1919 and he was retired about three years before his death.
Members met with Mrs E O Sbecker on Tuesday afternoon. Roll call answered with Women in Public Life. Mrs J W Halden read an article by an army chaplain. Mrs Tucker played two piano selections. Carl Bivin visits parents prior to army duty June 9 in Denver. Mrs Trene Bower and Norma Bower visit Moravia. Condra recuperating at son’s home in Ottumwa area.
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