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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
2
An editorial reflects on election results not yet known and urges national unity. It highlights Armistice Day and the Red Cross drive as immediate actions to unite the nation, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution and collective support for humanitarian effort amid uncertain times. It calls for steadfast unity to overcome a dark future.
Franklin and Mrs John Bickford spent Thursday at Hugh McFatridge home. John Moffatt called on Moravia residents Wednesday. Various neighbors, including John Shehan Donald Sheldon Rex Haver and Emma Miller, visited homes and attended Willing Workers Club meetings. The club sewed quilted rug rags and tea towels with several members joining. Several families hosted visitors from Rex Haver to Roy Sheldon and Ellen Shehan to Patty Claire O’Hara, with ongoing help around homes and basements.
In Hiattsville area, residents attended a New Hope box supper and program last Tuesday evening. A large crowd bought pie, coffee, candy, and popcorn squares, raising a tidy sum for the local school.
Sunday guests included Forest Jacobs and family Harley Hickman from Centerville Mrs Orpha Monroe and family of Albia Quy Miller from Hiattsville Cyril McDanel and family Afternoon visitors were Gaylord McDanel and family Lloyd Rose and family spent Sunday in Albia Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt were Sunday evening visitors at Lute Hiatt s Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante and Mrs Carl Brees Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt were Sunday dinner guests at the Charles Winans home Udell Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at Card Van Zante home if roads permit else at Lute Hiatt home Mrs Mary Meadows and daughter Hygiene of Centerville spent Saturday and Sunday in Des Moines home Sunday visitors at the U S Hiatt were Kenneth Hiatt and friends of Illinois Earnest and Paul Hiatt and families Hiatt and family visited in Ottumwa Sunday Mrs Carl Coffin underwent an appendicitis operation at Centerville hospital Thursday morning She is reported getting along nicely We hope for her a speedy recovery
A brisk north wind marks election day with no hard frost yet. residents note tomatoes still ripen and bouquets can be picked. Local social updates include the Jones and Murdy families shopping in Albia, visits at Van Zante and Hamilton homes, and Sunday gatherings with Simbros, Williams, Plummers, and Mary Marie.
The writer recalls the chilly morning of November 1 1940 as a fire is rebuilt from a burned stick and a hollow log trough. They describe gathering fuel from the barn area and deck by the fireplace, noting the weather’s warmth and an uneasy calm before winter. The piece muses on comfort, effort, and the anticipation of cold that will demand steady fuel.
Unionville residents share reports of the Oreyley reunion in Centerville and visits to relatives in Ottumwa and Centerville. The Woman's Division of Christian Service holds an all day social with quilting and a cooperative luncheon. 23 local members attend and Mrs. O E Brown is elected secretary. Republican women meet with 68 members. Karl M. LeCompte and Berry Halden speak at a rally. Community members visit, travel plans, illnesses, and social events fill the notes, including preparations for wintering in Amarillo and travels to Oklahoma and Kansas. Local dinners, birthdays, and party gatherings are described among families and neighbors.
Lower grades role play at noon with dolls and pretend families while upper grades study Town pioneers and create a project featuring a dog family, church, and corn shocks. Reading shifts to The Little Lame Prince as primary class wins word prizes. A box supper and program are set for November 14 as pupils strive to learn their parts.
Main Station notes 64 attending Sunday School and church. Families visiting include Carl Tomlin and family at Johnnie Foster's, George Hiatt and family at Ella and Faye Platt's, and Belle Whicker at JT L Gladfelder's. Guests at Hannah J Gladfelder's were Guy McKern Newt Long and family Roy Hiatt. Afternoon callers included Lloyd Davidson and Paul Boyer parties at Frank Houser's. Clyde Gladfelder Darlene and Lloyd McDanel families visited Bert Luse's and Lyndon McDanel's, Arch McKern of Newton spent weekend with Frank Gladfelder.
Elmer Henderson bought the Albert Tubaugh term where the Hendersons lived last year and will move back there soon. Carl Coop has been ill and unable to work for several days. Sunday visitors at W. U. Wile’s home included Harry DuVall and Herman Johnson. Rev. Van Dellen attended Center Sunday School and dined with John Fisher. Vaughn Faber visited Raymond and Alva Kephart and others. Chas. Faber and Duane Robinson called on Billy and Bobby Wilson after noon. Chas. Father had Sunday dinner with Harold McAlister. Wm. Bowe and family were Sunday visitors at George Gray.
Weekly school praise and student work noted with stars for inspection. Twenty pupils enrolled this year as charts track reading and first to third grade records. Miss Phyllis reads "Little Men" with enjoyment. Mrs. J. H. Schreiner hosts Helping Hand club with 21 members, making a comfort top and peeling pears. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanel host a Halloween party for Miss Maxine Lockman. rain reduced attendance. Neighbor visits and social calls listed among past week’s events, with remarks on well being and old friends.
A fragment reports Eine will depart for a distant Sunday trip with family near Unionville. It notes the presence of his father and mother and mentions plans tied to a Sunday outing or departure. The readable text emphasizes family participation and location.
A fire caused by spontaneous combustion damaged property belonging to J. By, Shaw Van, Dentaon. The blaze originated from an oil map stored in a clothes closet, according to local reports. No injuries were mentioned.
A parked Avimoda Power Pelgid truck backed into a street curb, breaking a spigot and spilling about 200 gallons of gasoline. Firefighters arrived to wash the streets. about 40 gallons were saved with buckets. Cleanup and safety procedures followed the incident.
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