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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
3
Volunteers from Swift and Co Main Brothers Rotary Turner and Son and others assisted with repairs after a heater incident. Adults reflect on illness of Mrs I E Jordan at Peru. Bowling night at new alleys showcased a cooperative supper and family activities despite soreness from walking.
The Moravia African American Legion auxiliary held a gathering for service men's relatives wives mothers and sisters. Mrs Bette Day president welcomed attendees and the squad band performed with readings by Denis McDonald and a flute solo by Mrs Paterson. Each guest introduced herself sharing stories about the service member she represented. Refreshments followed and the evening closed with a game of bingo.
The obituary notes the funeral for Zor Yenger aged 68, with services at a home funeral home in Pullman officiated by Deneg. It lists survivors including Mrs. Lae Hiatt and Mrs. Fred Hemmond and mentions a regular monthly meeting of the Lionacy actor f. the 9 Unit veteran church at 2 pm Friday led by Mrs. M. K. Blackman. Additional social notes reference Mrs. Harry Burmeister visiting, and Willie VanDorin being in a hospital care section.
Moravia postmaster J. D. Minhes explains the vast task of handling millions of pieces mail daily for the armed forces worldwide. He urges the public to cooperate by mailing earlier and addressing packages properly, noting free military mailing has raised volumes by about 90 percent as forces expand. The department plans stringent measures to avoid a jam like 1918, if the public acts promptly.
Mrs. William H. Young and Mrs. D. K. Ovelup hosted a Morniig public school faculty and families dinner at the Young home on Monday night. Bridge, rock and cribbage followed with Gael Sherrard winning the bridge prize Cory taking rook prize and Gordon Speers cribbage honors.
The M E Church will serve a meal featuring chicken loaf mashed potatoes gray macaroni and tomatoes apples pickles bread butter fruit salad and tea or coffee. Fred Tarr left Tuesday to visit his brothers Ed and Lew Tarr and their families. he has joined the army as a chaplain and will return for two weeks before spending winter in Salinas California with his son Donald. The United Brethren WIMLA society will conduct Sunday worship with Rev G M Talbott delivering the message. special music and short talks will be provided by safety group members. all are welcome.
Mrs Francie Oehler announces the birth at Dover Hospital Centerville to Ina F Oehler and family. Locals honor birthdays of Mrs A O Main Mrs Paul Boyer and Mrs John Horstman with gatherings near Centerville featuring Paul Boyer Mary Rose Main Norma June Horstman and others.
Moravia High School lists registration times on Friday November 18 from 1 to 6 PM and Saturday November 14 from 1 PM. Applicants should obtain blanks from local dealers, provide serial numbers or tire makes and sizes, and bring car registration and A and C books if entitled. Those with more than five tires are ineligible for a ration book. mail-in applications will follow.
Mrs D E Bishop hosted Kensington club members on October 20, the group voting a $2.50 USO donation. Roll call cited “Hallowe en Escapades” with Eunice Halden presenting Halloween tradition. Mildred Bishop offered two piano solos. refreshments followed.
Leonard Palmer entertained relatives at a cooperative Sunday dinner gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Palmer's parents Mr and Mrs W V Murdy and their children along with siblings Vern Newcomb and Brian Karr's families, Theodore Murdy Raymond Murdy Lester Murdy Odell, Marion Keeton Wendell Murdy, Johnnie Albis, Marvin Yeager and Marvalee Yeager of Monroe.
The Boyer School PTA held its second meeting with patrons in attendance. Fourth graders presented an imaginary South American trip as entertainment while a menu committee served refreshments.
Moravia high school starts basketball season Thursday night at 7 30 p m against Exline boys and girls. Superintendent William H Young says police protection will be provided for cars at the school. Probable girls lineup includes Luge Argo Jolly Perry Smith Tadlock Foster Doll Martin Carter De Boyle. Boys lineup features W Allen Joby Spencer Baldwin Wwe Forrest Purvis. Official for the meet is Howard Golden of Mystic. Complete season schedule appears in an advert on page 3, sponsored by Moravia merchants and business men.
Church School at 10:00 with D B Bishop supervising 11:00 Worship Service. Evening services 6:30 Youth Fellowship and 1:30 Evening Worship. Weasley Chapel worship 9:30 and 10:30 Church School with Harry Phillips supervising. Wesley Chapel W S C will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Burton Kostena. Moravia ladies to serve their regular monthly dinner on Wednesday noon November 18.
United Brethren G M Talbott presides as pastor with church school at 10:00 am and worship at 10:50 am. Evening service led by Missionary Society. Cedar Rapids and Great Lakes naval trainees mentioned. Local residents Bert Bishop and Robert McTateshyatt noted. Mrs G M Talbott recovering at home after hospital stay.
Morning high school will present a three act comedy drama titled An American Is Born with a junior cast led by Betty Jean Brown and Eloise Argo. Director Dennis K. McDonald aims for a date before gasoline rationing starts, likely November 20, with extensive trial staff and production crews named.
Funeral services for Clell C. Long 57 farmer and stockman were held Tuesday at the Moravia Methodist church with Rev C J Fix and Rev E L Pullman officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest cemetery. Long died of a heart attack after a day fixing fences. He was born near Walnut City Iowa and lived his life nearby. He is survived by his wife and son Samuel and several siblings. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for flowers and sympathy. Additional notes mention transfers and visits among family and friends in nearby towns.
Moravia public school will host registration for A and D gas ration books on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Registration requires owner name, address, license details, tire counts, and car model. Tires must be inspected by January 31 and every four months after. speed limits and eligibility rules apply for supplemental gas.
The Moravia youth Fred Matherly has returned to the United States and is waiting for another ship before resuming action against the enemy. He spent three and a half years abroad, arriving in San Francisco in one piece and hopeful for return to duty. Lt Gene Wilcox, Mora iia native, is stationed at Rapid City Army Air Base. Alvin Donahoo, Navy petty officer, graduated from a Chicago training school and is headed to Norfolk. Troy Lopeman of the coast guard has been transferred from New York to San Francisco.
Moravia high school will hold an adults evening class in farm mechanics at 8 p m. Attendees may bring broken items to test repairs and there will be instruction in electric welding.
Forty guests attended the open house for Mr and Mrs John Kinion to mark their 67th wedding anniversary at their Moravia home. The event featured a large chrysanthemum bouquet, gifts, and a noon dinner for honorees and relatives. Guests included Miss Rachel Abernathy and Frank Koontz, with out-of-town attendees from Centerville Blakesburg and Rose Hill.
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