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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
1
A noisy mix of school band praise, town council errors, Halloween weather impact, and Navy letters. Readers discuss a mistaken town vote, flag pole painting, and readers read reports while planning subscriptions. Navy trainees describe life, drills, and new Garand rifles with details on gear and training.
Pictured are Moravia residents Mr and Mrs J B Kinion as they reach their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday November 8. They are not planning any special observance but enjoy the best wishes and congratulations from many friends on this milestone.
Richard J. Burton son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton of Mora via has been inducted into the army and assigned to the air corps as a mechanic He was inducted at Huntington Parks California and sent to Jefferson Barracks Missouri where he was outfitted and sent to a camp in Mississippi His address is not known at this time.
A Library board sponsored event will feature five photographs by Mr and Mrs M Beck of Centerville showing their Alaska trip above the Arctic Circle. The free program runs Wednesday Nov 2 from 2 to 5 and 7 30 to 9 at Building with no charge.
Mrs Emil Halden Worthy Matron of the Geena Chapter of the Eastern Star traveled to Des Moines last week to attend the Grand Chapter session, underscoring her leadership role in the organization.
The Band Auxiliary meeting has been postponed to one week from Friday due to the state teachers meeting this Friday. The Auxiliary meeting will be held on November 14.
The diarist describes firing on 100 targets at the range with slow and rapid fire from prone kneeling and off-hand positions at 200 yards. Pistol, machine gun, mortars and artillery ranges lie nearby. They log windage elevation and total 42 miles hiking in nine weeks, noting general good humor.
Mr and Mrs C D DuVall announce the engagement of their daughter Madge to Bruce Gardner of Weat Bend. The pair made the announcement at a party October 21 at the DuVall home. Madge DuVall, Moravia High School class of 1935 graduate, has two years at Drake University and serves as pre primary and first grade instructor in Moravia. Gardner is an instructor in Weat Bend schools and the wedding is set for November 22.
Basil Boyd Ballinger infant son of Mr and Mrs Aquilla Ballinger died Saturday near Moravia shortly after birth born October 30 lived 36 hours funeral services were held at the home Monday at 1 30 in charge of Rev Luther Childs burial in Mt Ararat cemetery grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Abe Ballinger and Mr and Mrs M M Benge
Colder weather has prevailed after last weeks rains. Nearly two inches of rain fell on Friday with a continuous downpour that swelled creeks and rivers. The wet spell delayed corn gathering and bean harvest should have been completed by now.
Frank Paxston learned Sunday morning that his sister in law Elizabeth Paxston was killed by a train in Buenna Park California. She was the widow of the late Charles Paxston who was born and raised in this area.
The Appanoose County Rural Carrier Association held a farewell surprise for D. E. Bishop at his Moravia home last Thursday evening in October. A 6:30 cooperative dinner preceded speeches and entertainment, and Bishop received a billiard and key case. Present were Assell Archibald and spouse Centerville residents W. Rhea, Harry Dukes, Sam Ryan of Moulton, Wayne Carr of Cincinnati, J. D. Minnea, Zell Callen and Joan, and Lee Hiatt and Marilyn Moravia residents.
Mrs Rev A M Binich received word of the death of her sister Mrs Lucy Harmon at her Lakewood Ohio home. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM. Mrs Harmon 74 had been ill for some time though the death was sudden and unexpected.
Mr and Mrs Smith Tharp and their son Gary Gene returned to Quantico Virginia on Sunday after a three week furlough spent with his parents in Albia and with Mrs Charp's parents. Tharp is a pharmacist mate first class in the navy hospital at Quantico.
The WMA District Institute will be at United Brethren church Moravia on Wednesday November 12, opening at 10 80 a.m. Dinner with Ladies Aid at noon. Afternoon sessions start 1 30 p.m. Mrs Cyrus Hall of Albia to speak. Mrs Emma Patrick of Albia district leader in charge. Special music planned. Churches in the district include Chariton Myatic Albia Russell Louisiana and Moravia.
Pearlie Boyer, a farmer four miles west of town, was injured Thursday when his wagon overturned while assisting rural mail carrier Zell Callen. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and bruises, was taken to Centerville hospital for x rays, then returned home to recover.
The menu lists baked chicken and dressing mashed potatoes gravy glazed sweet potatoes baked beans pineapple carrot salad bread butter jelly pie coffee. Mrs Earl Brain of Hedrick spent Tuesday here with her parents Mr and Mrs H E Watts.
Hilton by Fairview hosts a 7 30 p m program and candy supper on Thursday Nov 6 taught by Virginia Gibbons. Hedge College school plans a box supper and program Friday Nov 7 at 7 30 with Gretchen Luse in charge. Brompton suspends Nov 14 program if weather forces postponement. Showers school holds a 7 30 p m program and candy supper Friday Nov 14 led by Robert Poster.
Edward Streepy, age 97 and Civil War veteran of Appanoose County, celebrated at his Udall area home after living there 80 years. He received over 50 cards, four bouquets, four cakes, and gifts from the American Legion auxiliary and Daughters of Union Veterans. visits by local families were altered due to muddy roads. His granddaughter Anita Caylor sang three songs in his honor.
Sgt. Walter Wilson of Company G 168th Infantry Camp Claiborne Louisiana spent a birthday furlough in Centerville with his parents Mr and Mrs Delmar Wilson and his wife. He recently left the camp hospital after a broken leg from maneuvers and will return to Camp Claiborne with his unit.
Rev and Mrs W G Lagle have returned from Davis City Iowa where Rev Lagle led a Church of Christ revival series. A report says the evangelistic campaign was quite successful.
Exline boys and girls prepare for a home doubleheader next week with a Thursday evening game on the schedule. Local fans will see both teams in action against a visiting squad.
Six persons were injured three miles south of Moravia Sunday afternoon when a truck driven by John Harrington of Unionville forced a car driven by Roscoe Brown off the pavement, collided with it and overturned the car in a ditch. Brown, Charles Laws, Mrs Laws, their two daughters Jessidine Reverta, and Edrie May sustained injuries and were treated at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville before returning home. Brown suffered a back injury. his car was demolished. Harrington was unhurt. Cause of the accident not yet established.
The 40th anniversary celebration took place at Mrs. C. M. McFatridge’s home with three 40-year members in attendance. The Moravia club, formed May 16, 1901, has supported local projects from park benches to library efforts and school health clinics, while hosting reminiscences from former members and a musical program.
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