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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
3
The Union announces its final issue under editors and thanks readers, staff, and advertisers. H. R. 8. will write a TNT column, with Ms. and Mrs. Biad purchasing The Union and taking possession June 14. Leila Day is hailed for exceptional service, while gratitude is extended to subscribers, patrons, and rural route workers amid upcoming transition to Bishys’ management.
Dr Wininger returns to Iowa with his wife and two sons after eight months in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He locates in Moravia and opens a chiropractic office in Mrs Anna Smith’s residence at the southwest park corner. He previously practiced in Centerville before moving south.
The young people sponsored the church night supper and program at the Methodist church last Friday evening. After a cooperative supper the group sang pep songs and, with Maxine Smith as master of ceremonies, presented the program including hymns audience scripture reading prayer Rev Hawes French horn solo Mary Lou Main talk Miss Anne Seeley vocal solo Charles Burton humorous reading John Wilson. Mrs R A Staley of Centerville was in Moravia Friday afternoon.
Miss Codyne Luse, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cody Luse of Moravia, graduated from Simpson College two year primary education course at commencement in Indianola. She participated in campus activities, is a Pi Beta Phi member, and has signed to teach elementary grades in Moravia schools next year.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday morning at Moravia Cemetery for Memorial Day services at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. E. Burd spoke on Things Worthy of Remembrance or Records. Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion and the Moravia school band participated along with Boy and Girl Scouts.
The 1945 Moravia Moravian Reflector, the first school annual in years, was printed with 74 pages of school activities and photos from both grade and high school. Two hundred fifty copies were printed. remaining copies available via Maxine Smith or the superintendent’s office. Mrs Charles Hiatt visited Ottumwa Monday.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson with supervision. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Local church events listed with times and leadership.
The notice lists worship and church school times at Methodist Church L.8 with Pastor L. Hawes and Wesley Chapel. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Church School at 10:00 a.m. with Delmar Dowd and Virgil Dooley as superintendents. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 a.m. worship at Wesly Chapel.
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor. Church School at 10 00 am with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10 50 am. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 pm. Evening Service at free from. Thursday evening prayer meeting. Friday evening choir practice.
Charlene Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Davis wed Captain Joseph Myera of Detroit in a Methodist church ceremony in Sidney Nebraska on Sunday May 20 at 4 o clock. Rev George A Schwaner officiated with music by Mrs Harold W Ellig. Wedding party included Mrs William Davis of Morrill and Captain Benjamin Snyder. After the ceremony a reception at the Officers Club Sioux Ordnance Depot followed. The couple will reside at 12060 Cherry Lawn Street Detroit Michigan.
Mrs. John Rinehart aged 90 died at 8 p m Saturday at her daughter’s Albia home after a long illness. Born May 22 1865 in York Pennsylvania she was Jeanette Mary Bogart before marriage to John Rinehart who preceded her in death. She lived in Iconium region for years and then in Albia for 12 years. Surviving: daughters Mrs. Foster Mrs. Alexander Des Moines two sons Francis Albuquerque and Theo Rinehart. Funeral 2:30 p m Thursday Turner Funeral Home Moravia Rev W J Hastie Albia officiating. Burial Iconium Cemetery.
Short funeral services were held for Richard LeRoy VanDorin at 2:30 p m Sunday at Turner funeral home. He died Saturday at sahes hogual in Centervilley. Burial was in Moravia Cemetery. Surviving Glen and Trane VanDorin are parents, twin Ronald LaVerne, sister Judy, and others. Ronald LaVerne in Centerville baby incubator. mother recovering. Further visits and family gatherings noted around Centerville and New Sharon with local relatives.
Rev and Mrs G M Talbott announce their son S Sgt Don Talbott has been medically discharged from the Army at Camp Carson Colorado. He recently returned to the United States after 22 months overseas with service in Africa Sicily Italy France and Holland as a paratrooper where he was injured in action.
Mr and Mrs Li H Robinson of Albia announce their son Corporal Donald H Robinson has returned to military control after being a prisoner of war in Germany. The message was sent by the government.
Charles Enos Hiatt son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hiatt and Clell Coffin son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Coffin met in Dutch New Guinea on May 16 while both stationed there. Charles has been overseas since last January and Clell has been overseas for 16 months.
Sgt Howard F Evans of Moravia Iowa and the 45th Bombardment Group were awarded the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Unit Badge as the unit earned its second combat citation for an attack on Moosaberg Austria. The unit faced heavy enemy fighter opposition while destroying 34 attackers and holding formation for the strike.
Tom Main and Richard Main, both Navy men, unexpectedly met May 18 in the Southwest Pacific. It was their first reunion in four years. Richard, son of Mr and Mrs Alex Main of Moravia area, is Tom’s nephew. They shared twenty hours together before returning to duty.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Foster and family hosted a May 27 dinner for Jim Foster fourth birthday. Attendees included the Glicks, the Bennetts, the Fosters family and friends from Fremont and Seattle, with afternoon callers listed. A separate note mentions Gay Harrison, LaVerne Rumiley, and Richard Davis visiting from Fremont, bound for Seattle en route to Unionville.
Hayes F Winsler born Moravia Iowa June 7 1891 died May 26 1946 at his sister s home in Centerville after illness of the year He is survived by his wife son two daughters granddaughter parents three sisters and two aunts Funeral will be Thursday May 31 at 1 30 p m at Moravia Methodist Church with Rev Lester Greenwood and Rev L B Hawes officiating Interment in Moravia Cemetery
A Daily Vacation Bible school program will be presented at the Methodist church at 8 p m Sunday. Attendance has risen to over eighty children. Mrs Harry DuVall heads the Bible school committee and Rose Mary Main now leads the intermediate group after C M McPatridge resigned. A free will offering will cover curriculum and materials costs. Everyone is urged to attend.
During a troop train halt in Des Moines the narrator’s brother Calvin visits briefly before the train continues on its route.
Lowell Dwight Stocker son of Mr and Mrs Milton Stocker of Moravia route one went to Jefferson Barracks Missouri May 15 for induction into the army He was among a group from Monroe county Guests at the H K Smith home included Mrs Robert W Smith Mrs W A Smith and Mary Olive of Albia Monday evening
Sgt. Edwin Spencer arrives Sunday for a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and his wife who resides at Albia. He returns from almost two years in the Philippines and other Southwest Pacific islands.
Ruth Gibbons directs a Saturday program dated June 2 1945 listing a Bennett overture Geniun March Saras there will be a concert and evening rehearsal as usual with no lessons next week Miss Seeley on vacation and a variety of pieces including Blue Danube Let God Be Pranned in Heaven Above and Star Spangled Banner along with others in a school or community recital setting.
Corner Cafe changes hands with sale to Orph Kaster completed over the weekend. Daphne McDonough operated the cafe for nearly five years and handed possession Monday morning. New owner Kaster also runs the Kaster Pool Hall and partners with brother Forest in the Kaster Bros Coal Co.
Miss Betty Hiatt of Moravia and Mr. Ernest Horn of near Blakesburg wed at Albia Methodist parsonage on May 23 with Rev. Cecil A. Wells officiating. Imogene Hiatt and Ralph Horn witnessed the ceremony. Ralph Horn’s wife attended. The bride, a Moravia High School graduate, has taught in Monroe County rural schools. The couple will reside on a farm west of Blakesburg.
Loveland Colorado couple shares a letter from their son Lt Harold Boyer written in Po Valley Italy after censorship limits were eased. He describes near Switzerland and Austria borders, a late war push, and surviving a near miss, noting hot tents and daily training while awaiting peace and more campaign ribbons.
Frank Swaim suffered both wrists broken and a forehead gash after falling down a basement stair at the Craig Cleaning works in Centerville Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to St Joseph hospital for treatment and will stay a few days before returning to his sister Mrs A O Main’s home. His son Rey Hall Swaim and family of Lewistown Ill are expected to visit early next week.
Memorial services will be held at the Eslinger cemetery at 2 o'clock next Sunday afternoon, June 8, according to an announcement made earlier this week.
Mr and Mrs L F Bisby and daughter arrived in Moravia from Fairfield Iowa and have taken quarters at Mrs Garnet McDonoughs home They have purchased the Moravia Union and will assume possession and management Friday June 1.
The Davis family hosted a gathering at Mrs. Garnet Mc Donough residence last Wednesday including Edith Robertson Tia Gammel of Tulsa and Fey Norton of Moulton. Amos Davis relatives, Ralph Davis Jack McDonough Raymond Ashby Deena and Mary Lou McDonough and Sadie Palmer attended as afternoon visitors.
On the last day of school the eighth grade class of forty five presented a painting to the seventh grade for the junior high room. The artwork is a famous flag painting with a short story on the back. Names of the eighth graders will appear on the back. This is the first such effort by an eighth grade class.
The May Christian Endeavor social of the United Brethren church occurred Thursday evening at Delma June Veach home. Donna Wailes and Onella Whicker led games, Mary Rose Main ran the business session, and Joan Callen and Joan Dille were tasked with delivering a Sunday bouquet to a shut-in each week. Refreshments followed the social hour.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Davis entertained at dinner Sunday for Mrs. C. G. Davis celebrating her 72nd birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis and family of Blakesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and family of Hartford Iowa. Ten classmates aided Marion Condra at his 10th birthday Saturday with lawn games and refreshments.
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