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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
3
Local notes urge residents to vote next Monday in a tight June primary featuring state and county offices. War news anchors talk of service members abroad while readers hear of car part shortages and a weather pattern that shifts from cool to cold with rare heat waves.
Jeff Taylor, born May 23, 1862 in Columbus Indiana, celebrated his 90th birthday in Moravia Iowa. He has lived mostly in Monroe County, Iowa, for 74 years, with family gifts from his son and daughter in law, plus other relatives. He enjoys radio visits but reads less due to failing eyesight and uses crutches for rheumatism while taking daily neighborhood strolls.
Moravia and vicinity contributed 89 selectees to the county group sent to the induction center at Des Moines early Monday. Among those linked to Moravia are Truman Paxston Fred Howell Roy Purvis Clarence Hiner Clair Callen and Harold Brown. It is unclear if all passed the final physicals at Des Moines. those who did will be sent to training camps soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark of Mystic announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Lucille to Francis Siegel Turner son of Mr. Pumer of Moravia on October. Mrs. Turner is a Centerville high school graduate with the class of 1942. Mr. Turner is a Moravia high school graduate class of 1988 and Albia Junior College class of 1940. The couple will reside on the H. S. Turner farm north of Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Mericle report their son Trenton Mericle has landed safely in Australia after being in the army since last March. The family residing southwest of town note his arrival is a proud moment.
The band auxiliary hosted Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harris at their home, with Mrs Frank Wilson and others directing a program featuring piano solos by Maxine Smith, readings, vocal numbers by Mrs Warren Du Vall and others, skits, duets, and a roll call titled A Musical Experience, acknowledging appreciation for the band’s work.
Harriett Lea Main left Tuesday for Quantico Virginia for a brief visit with relatives and to accompany Mrs Tharp and child to Panama, while Mr Tharp a Navy physician awaits reassignment and will return with Misa Main.
The Legion Auxiliary asks for flowers to prepare bouquets for veterans. Bring flowers to the Legion Home Friday evening or notify an Auxiliary member with donations.
Mr and Mrs R J Atkins have moved into one room of their rebuilt home across from the Methodist church. They bought the Allen Hiatt house, moved it to the Grahame and did repairs, hard floors and a new fire. The doctor wonders how he will cope with retirement from the road after the rem program ends.
The F F A announces a meeting next Tuesday evening at 8 00 at the school building. Members are advised to attend for event details and organizational updates.
The menu lists fried chicken with gravy, potatoes, brown beans, salad and bread, plus onions and butter for Wednesday June 3. An alternative or accompaniment suggested is not specified but highlights a simple, hearty meal plan. The event focuses on a single dining option for Christian community meal service.
The report notes the sudden death of Reverend A. M. Smith likely from a stroke. The writer mentions returning home to news and that funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The piece reflects a church community’s abrupt bereavement and the pause in publishing.
Primary election day is Monday June 1. Polls will be open at the Moravia Community Building from eight in the morning until eight in the evening. Judges and clerks of election are listed in the county board proceedings on page three.
Miss Mildred Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Woodruff Knowlton Montana married Corporal Harold L Boyer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer Moravia Iowa at Tacoma Washington on Saturday May 16 1942 Rev George Barton officiated. The bride wore a navy blue suit with white chiffon red accessories and a red corsage. The groom wore a navy blue dress suit. Mrs Boyer is a Miles City Montana and Billings Montana Normal graduate and a schoolteacher musician. Exporal Roger Boyer a Moravia High School class of 1987 graduate serves in the US armed forces with a ski troops unit training on Mt Rainier and stationed at Ft Lewin Washington. They will reside at 620 South I Street Tacoma.
Word arrives that Pvt Curtis Hutton has been inducted and sent from Fort Des Moines to Camp Robinson Arkansas. He is listed as Pvt Curtis Hutton in Company ?, 78th Battalion, 15th Regiment, U S Army, Camp Robinson Arkansas.
Word reached here of the death of N. C. Kluever father of Carl Kluever who died last Saturday. Carl Kluever gave two blood transfusions in an effort to save his father's life. Other death and funeral details were not announced.
Notice to veterans calls all veterans to meet at the Legion Home at 1 30 p m Saturday May 90 for memorial services.
The E T C club held its final meeting of the year with a cooperative dinner at Mrs. Louise Smiths home. Officers elected were Winnifred DuVall president Mary Johnson vice president Ruth Hammond secretary Lea Hiatt assistant secretary Bertha Lathen treasurer Charles Johnson assistant treasurer. A comfort was knotted for the Red Cross that had been pieced by the ladies.
The Moravia Library will open next Saturday May 31 after the Memorial Day program at a later hour than usual. Dave Tillmont left Tuesday for Waterloo Town where it is understood he will be employed by an electric company.
Moravia will hold its annual Memorial Day observance with Basil Cowell Post and the American Legion Auxiliary. The cemetery program starts at 2:30 p.m. if weather allows. otherwise at the Community Building. The school band will lead a march from the Legion Home at 2:00 p.m. to the cemetery. Evensong will end with a flag placement and floral tributes by veterans and auxiliary members.
Obituary for William Francis Boardman 77 of Monroe county Iowa who died at home near Albia May 28 1942 after life spent in Monroe county. Born April 8 1865 to David and Eliza Boardman raised by James M Collings married Alice Sumner in 1890. Survived by two sons Earl Albia Maurice Blakesburg four grandchildren one great grandson one brother Charles San Francisco one foster brother Ira Collins Los Angeles and many relatives. Funeral held May 28 at storelock Albis with Rev Donald McKay. interment at Albia Cemetery.
The M F Boardman and M E Boardman families express sincere appreciation for friends who offered thoughtful assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their loved one. They also thank everyone for the beautiful floral tributes.
Margaret Ward and Dorothy Lee Brain, daughters of local families, were graduated at Centerville Junior College during commencement exercises held Friday evening in Centerville.
Nine year old Lad Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson of the Miller church neighborhood was rescued after grabbing a bare street wire carrying 2300 volts in Mora via near the M H Johnson residence. He hung on for minutes and fell when the current was shut off by Henry Prow. he sustained only severe burns to the hand and was treated by Dr Williams.
Morris Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Morris Moravia and Roger Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Wim Hartman Oskaloosa united in marriage at 8 pm Saturday in the Church of Christ Unionville Mo Rev George Swan Jr officiated. Bride wore tease blue crepe dress with tan accessories. They will reside in Oskaloosa. A luncheon followed at the groom’s parents home Sunday.
The band program opens with wartime songs and marches and lists this week’s schedule of lessons and rehearsals. Lessons run Tuesday through Friday, with cancellations on Wednesdays for 3:00 marching practice due to distance and tire concerns. Junior band meets Wednesday at 9:00 am. beginner demand grows while instrument availability is limited. Moravia holds used violins, clarinets, trumpets, cornets, and other instruments.
The Vosburg reunion will be held at the Vosburg school building two miles north of Iconium on Thursday June 11. A 12:00 PM program opens with America sung, led by Vosburg pupils of 1942 under Mary Gillaspie, Grace Calhoun assisting. Talks by former teachers and students follow at 2:20 PM, then an IQ entertainment at 2:40 PM, with officer elections at 3:00 PM and a closing hymn at 3:30 PM.
Legion Auxiliary members are asked to meet at the Legion Home Friday evening to make wreaths for Memorial Day. Members should bring spare flowers or notify any Auxiliary member. Moravia business houses will close 2:30 to 8:30 Saturday afternoon for Memorial services.
Ms Vess H Hiatt of Oskaloosa asks Moravia Union to share appreciation for birthday cards and letters received on her birthday May. Dorothy and Gladys Wiltawn have been taking Cho teome with the Re family at Sumner. Mrs Mary Wren returned home after three weeks visit with her daughter Mrs Tom Hall and family. Olive Hall visiting with Claude Wren family. Mr and Mrs Lew VanDorin and Ruth and Patsy of Arg i and Mr and Mrs Charley VanDorin were dinner guests of W T VanDorin family. They called on sister Miss Mary Clester at Miners hospital, recovering from a broken hip.
The Twentieth Century club met at Mrs. Cody Luse’s country home for a cooperative dinner. Mrs. Stella Carter was reelected president, with Mrs. E. O. Tucker as vice president, Mrs. Charles Coffin secretary, and Mrs. H. E. Watts treasurer. Visitors included Mrs. Ronald Woodward and daughter Karen, Mrs. Birdie Main, Codyne Luse, and Margaret Pullman. Delia McCrory’s paper will go to Burlington, Iowa for defense work.
Incomplete figures show Moravia residents pledged and purchased about 27000 in war bonds and stamps through the post office and pledges this year. Postmaster Minnes reports 18706.25 in bonds sold since January 1 with monthly breakdowns and a pledge goal of 13000 to 14000 for 1942, with final totals expected soon as canvassing winds up.
World War I veterans heard James J. Dolliver of Fort Dodge address Moravia's Legion Home on Monday evening. Dolliver, former Iowa American Legion commander and Republican Senate candidate, spoke on American Unity to defend liberties and democracy. The Appanoose County Legion session, led by A. M. Winter, drew delegations from nearby posts. Auxiliary ladies served refreshments.
The notice calls Masons of Antiquity Lodge No. 262 to a regular meeting on Monday evening June 1. W. M. R. C. Wilson urges all brothers to attend.
Mrs J W Halden Mrs H E Watts Rev E I Pullman and daughter Margaret traveled to Indianola to attend Simpson college commencement. Maudetta Halden granddaughter of Mrs Halden was a member of the graduating class.
About 128 people gathered at the Methodist church Sunday after services for a cooperative dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harris. A program followed with vocal trio numbers, a playlet, readings, and a short fall sermon. The couple received gifts from the church and from Class Eight of the Sunday School.
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