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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
3
This column blends personal notes on five tire mishaps, a new great grandson, and reminders of Memorial Day routes. It highlights Moravia Boy Scouts collecting scrap iron to fund insignia, urges readers to gather scrap, and urges timely donations ahead of Monday’s drive with three townships to cover.
Moravian unit of the American Legion auxiliary will have children selling poppies on Saturday to honor Americans who died in two wars. Poppy chairman Mrs Chester Broshar says the auxiliary will supply poppies and expects more wearers than last year. Poppies are donated by disabled war veterans in Des Moines and contributions of any size are welcomed.
Honora chambers sisters Helen and Barbara Chambers, granddaughters of Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers, North high school Wichita Kansas, daughters of Mr and Mrs John L Chambers Moravia. Helen named to national honor society among 15 percent of 500 graduates. Dorothy Chambers previously earned the same honor. Barbara elected vice president of the student council in the recent election.
Congratulations announce the arrival of a daughter at St Josephs hospital Centerville on May 20 to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson formerly Garnet Lawn. Francis Reich of Ortonville Minnesota Mrs Keith Reich of Independence Oregon and Mr and Mrs Herschel Reich of Glenwood Springs Colorado attended the funeral of their mother Mrs F A Reich.
Moravia Memorial Day observance will honor deceased veterans with a morning service at 11 a.m. in Moravia cemetery, or United Brethren church if rain. A veterans committee will place flags at local and Salem cemeteries, and a procession led by the school band will form at the Legion home at 10:30 a.m.
Virginia Forbes and Ivan Moffitt were married in a double ring ceremony at the bride's home on Sunday morning. The Rev. Luther W. Childs officiated as family and local friends attended, including several Moffitt relatives and local residents.
Caurene 10:00 a.m. church school led by Mrs. Re Bishop. Union Memorial Day service at Moravia Cemetery. Methodist Youth Fellowship meetings Friday. Official Board meets at the church. Wesley Chapel worship at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Day worship at 10:30 a.m. Church School led by Harry Phillips. Moravia W.S.C.S. meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Young as hostess.
The notice lists United Brethren services led by Pastor G M Talbott with Church School at 10:00 am led by Carl VanZante. It states no morning worship and invites attendance at the Legion Memorial service at the cemetery, followed by an evening service at 6:00 pm.
My and Mrs George Firking entertained at dinner Sunday for their son Rex who stayed with them over the weekend. Rex a storekeeper first class in the navy left for his camp in Williamsburg Virginia Monday night. TAKES TYPING TEST Glee Callen daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Callen Moravia a student at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines recently took part in a typing test writing 73 words per minute with four errors in ten minutes per Kathryn Holland grand treasurer of the International Society for Business Education.
Band director Mr G G Peterson reports many changes after losing 16 seniors. Juniors move into roles, seniors assist, and more graduates consider joining the summer band. Rehearsal starts 7 46 with eight o clock roll call to accommodate rural residents.
F A Boyer and relatives gathered Sunday at his home to honor visitors Rev and Mrs Craig Weathers of Olivet Illinois. Guests included John and Irene McDanel Ira and Richard Boyer Earl and Kenny Boyer and family Clara Morrison George Steele Joe and Marilyn Kermit Kincade Kenneth and Larry McDanel and others. Weathers plan revival services in Mt Pleasant. Mrs Steele and children will travel to Sacramento California where her husband is employed.
Tom Kingery of Melrose, brother of Mrs. Fanchen Milleman of Moravia, was treated for a leg infection at University Hospital in Town City. Doctors say the condition is not critical and he plans to return home soon.
Moravian residents gathered Sunday night for the dedication of a community service flag honoring more than 200 local servicemen and servicewomen. Master of ceremonies Mrs. T. R. Gardner urged that everyone do their part on the home front, noting each star on the flag represents a local service member present in spirit. The evening featured short talks by relatives of those in service.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Réo Bryant of near Seymour of the marriage of their daughter Laura to Pvt Clarence Oral Purvis son of Mr and Mrs Earl Purvis near Seymour. The May 20 ceremony at Unionville Christian church was officiated by Rev Clifford Hart with a single ring rite. Attendants included Myrna Smith and Jay Shubat, with Mabel Bryant and Harold Smith among others. The wedding party dined at the Darrah home. Laura Bryant Purvis, a Seymour High School graduate, taught in Appanoose county rural schools. Purvis, a Cincinnati High School graduate, was a farmer before induction and is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas in the armored force. A cooperative dinner honoring the newlyweds followed at the Purvis home. An Eastern Star meeting notice and a note on Mrs Jesse Funkhouser’s illness are also included.
Mrs. F. A. Reich aged 81 died Saturday at her Moravia home after injuring a broken hip when she fell on icy sidewalks January 4. Funeral services were held Monday at the Moravia Methodist church with Rev. E. L. Pullman officiating. Pallbearers included Chester Broshar Paul Broshar Howard Smith George Winsler John Veach and Ted Oehler. Singers were Mrs. George Winsler and Mrs. Doris Reich with pianist Mrs. Cody Luse and Mrs. Doris Reich also singing Goin Home. Relatives from Colo Independence Ore Iowa City Ortonville Minn Oska loosa Galesburg Augsta Ill and others attendedellu.
Fifty relatives met at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin for a cooperative dinner and visit with George Van Dorin of the United States Coast Guard. Guests included numerous Van Dorin and Faber relatives from Albion Centerville LeRoy Woodward and Woodward areas. The gathering honored birthdays and a sixth wedding anniversary.
In honor of the 80th birthday of Mrs. Lloyd McCrory, relatives gathered Sunday to celebrate. Guests included Ida Mews Crory of Burlington, Sim Howell and family of Mystic, and Harry McCrory with Gene, Daisy, Richard, and Francia. She was born in Davis County and has lived in Moravia for 62 years.
Local brief notes list Edith Coltrain at the south side bank in Centerville, visits by Martha Hiatt to her grandson Lee Hiatt, and many others across Unionville Moravia Des Moines Bloomfield and surrounding towns. Families gather for visits, funerals, and weekend stays as friends and relatives travel between Albia Centerville Udell Galesburg and Keokuk.
The FIGHT STAFF SGT HAROLD BOYER and Mrs Boyer of Camp Hale Colo visited Moravia relatives then returned to camp. Jay B Oehler son of Mrs E F Oehler Moravia promoted to corporal sent to Long Beach Calif for bomber instruction. wm Clair Sincox son of Irvin Sincox enlisted in US Navy training in a western camp. William Morgan who spent a year in the southwest Pacific has arrived in the U S and is with his wife in Bremerton Wash and sister Mrs Warner Muir of Seattle Wash. Clifford Stocker arrived from Los Angeles for a 1d day furlough with Gomer Stocker family. first furlough since induction two years ago. Corp Richard Veach of Monterey Calif visited Moravia. Rex Firkins storekeeper first class from Williamsburg Va spent three days furlough with parents. Pvt Roscoe Brown and Mrs Brown of Harlington Tex are parents of a daughter born May 18. Brown was Miss Riverta Laws. Jessadine is spending her vacation with them. Pvt John Monroe Jarvis, son of Charles and Moravia residents, now payroll typist at Fresno Calif with US Army Air Corps. inducted Jan 4 and went to California from Huntsville Tex.
Mr and Mrs D E Bishop and Billy spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids returning home with their daughter Betty who has taught English and commercial subjects at Toddville consolidated high school for the summer. They passed through Ottumwa where the Parsons college choir and college trio including Bernadine Bishop gave a radio broadcast and a Vesper service at the Presbyterian church Bernadine sang a solo.
Vernon Kaster and his sons James and John from Rockford Illinois arrived Friday to spend the weekend with relatives. A family cooperative dinner was held Sunday at the James Kaster home. Attendees included the Clark, Kaster, Sufficool, Espy families and the Espy boys Bill Bob and Jack. Vernon returned Sunday evening while the sons stayed longer.
Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar hosted a Progressive club cooperative supper on Friday honoring Dr and Mrs D K Orelup who plan to move to Albia. Bridge followed with Theo Miller and Mrs W H Young winning high score in the games.
Workers will close stores next Monday May 81 to join a county wide scrap drive led by American Legionnaires and local merchants in Moravia and surrounding townships Taylor Union and Chariton. About 560 men needed to operate trucks with volunteers meeting at 8 am at John D Veach store. High school youths and Boy Scouts Troop 40 participate as Moravia.T
Moravia public library will sponsor story hour in library rooms on June 2. Mrs. Fred Tillmont and Mrs. Gerald Morgan will lead, starting at 9 a m. All children from pre prim ary to sixth grade may attend, with parents asked to cooperate by sending children regularly.
J. J. Taylor, longtime ARpAnOGES county resident since childhood, marked his 91st birthday Sunday in Moravia. Health issues kept the celebration small. visitors included his daughter Zula Taylor, son Otha Taylor, and daughters-in-law Jim Hayes, Bernard Hayes, and Lester Proctor from Blakesburg and the Iconium area.
Members of the Moravia American Legion auxiliary will meet at the Legion home Saturday evening to make bouquets and wreaths for Memorial Day. Anyone with flowers to donate should contact any auxiliary member for collection. The committee said any donation is greatly appreciated due to flower scarcity.
Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo spent weekend with daughter Wanda in Des Moines Mrs Donahoo extended visit accompanied by Mrs Charlea Coffin and son Carl. They joined Elmer Pennington for the dedication of a memorial lectern to the late A M Pennington and Kathryn Pennington at the Miller Memorial United Brethren church R R Pennington and wife were ill and could not attend.
Mrs William H Young entertained the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs D K Orelup at the event.
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