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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
3
A Moravia Union item reflects community views on adopting Iowa over Missouri, wartime speed warnings, and early Christmas shopping. It notes fuel limits, war bonds outreach, and Minute Women Assembly plans while listing local notices, subscriptions, and community updates.
Primary A books for passenger cars issued to 322 persons during the registration period at Moravia high school Friday and Saturday. D books for motorcycles issued here. The school was dismissed Friday afternoon after opening was delayed by a surge of applicants. Procedures for additional rations are similar but do not require duplicate forms. late registrants may apply the day after rationing begins. Rural schools in Monroe county helped with registration shifting some burden from local authorities.
Mary Kathryn Pennington of Des Moines, 47, died Wednesday after a six week bout of illness. Born November 22, 1895 in Moravia, she moved to Des Moines 89 years ago and worked at the Equitable Life Insurance building for 26 years. Survived by brothers Roscoe R. of Moravia and Elmer, plus niece Mia Doria Boleng of Melrose. funeral Friday at Miller Memorial United Brethren Church in Des Moines with burial in Moravia. Body at Turner funeral home Moravia Friday morning prior to services.
A nine pound baby girl named Sharon Laren Walter was born at the Riley Colleg home on Friday November 13. Harold Burton and wife announce the birth. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gurtin Been and Mr and Mrs Tom Cameron. Hospital birth details and family congratulations noted.
The bulletin lists several local individuals entering military service or training. FIGHT & CLEG Barnes, son of Mrs Delia McCrory, assigned to a squadron at Hondo. Kenneth Hiatt visiting family from Scott Field. Max McDonough enlisted as aviation machinist mate in the naval reserve training at San Diego after shipyard work in San Francisco. David Kingery, now in Gary Ind, enlisted in the U S Army. James Charles Clester among selectees leaving AlbIn for army duty after farewell visits to family.
Members of the E T C club gathered Thursday at Mrs George Firkins home and sang together. Mrs Howard Cargon led the meeting with a mystery guessing game, and refreshments were served by the hostess afterwards.
A family gathering Sunday honored Corporal Truman Paxaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paxaton, who is at home on furlough. Attendees included relatives from Tracy Iowa Davenport Centerville and other local towns, with many children listed among the guests. Also entertained were Kensington club members and their husbands at a dessert rock party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby.
Moravia farmer Earl Boardman sustained severe injuries when his car overturned two miles west of Blakesburg on Wednesday night. A glass shard pierced his neck and jugular as he was returning from Blakesburg. he remained trapped until discovered the following morning. He was transported to Minera hospital in Abia in critical condition and details of the accident were not yet known.
Moravia plans a Monday immunization clinic for smallpox and diphtheria open to the community. Sam Young, superintendent, says a 60 cent fee per smallpox vaccination and 50 cents per diphtheria shot applies, with the district covering costs for financially unable pupils. Immunization is not compulsory in Moravia schools.
Miss Virginia Ruth Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs Bur Russell of Nampa Idaho became the bride of Harrie Star Young of Eugene Oregon in a Sept 4 1942 ceremony at North West Christian College chapel. The couple will reside in Eugene and Mr Young attends the college while teaching at Halsey Church.
Church events list includes 10 00 p m church school with Superintendent Mrs D E Bishop at 11 00 a m worship, 830 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship, 730 p m evening worship Wesley Chapel 930 a m worship and 1080 m church school with Superintendent Harry Phillipa Next Sunday marks another Fourth Sunday World Service offering to support benevolent church interests.
The United Brethren church announces events led by Pastor G M Talbott with a 10:00 p m church school for Carl VanZante, a 10:50 worship service, 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 p m evening worship and prayer. Evening service details repeat.
A bridal shower for Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams, was hosted by Lela Davis and Mary Frances Carter. Attendees included Moravia high school junior class members Imogene Tadlock Eileen McDonald Rene Martin Deena Roberts Betty Hiatt Ella Jean Woodward Betty Jean Brown Carolyn Walters Eloise Argo and gifts were sent by Velory Mildred Moore Betty Foster and Josephine Smith. Guests played rock and Chinese checkers and enjoyed ice cream and wafers.
Moravia high school cagers dropped both games to Bussey. The boys next host Unionville here Tuesday after a trip to Moulton on Nov. 19. The clash marks the final event before gas safety measures take effect, with car protection planned at the school during the next week’s games.
Moravia high school's juniors finalize preparations for the class play An American In Born to be held Friday November 20 at 8 pm in the high school gym. Director Dennis K. McDonald notes the plot centers on an American girl and an ex German aviator who becomes American with leads Betty Jean Brown and Don Orelup.
County high school superintendents met in Numa to discuss future inter school athletic plans. William H. Young of Moravia said Cincinnati has abandoned basketball for now and expressed hope to maintain the current Moravia schedule.
Harry LeRoy Sharp 69 a Moravia native active in business and lodge work in Topeka Kans for 28 years died last week at his home after a serious illness He was born January 14 1883 in Moravia He is survived by his widow one son one sister and a grandson.
Walter T Yeager born June 18 1874 in Wapello County Iowa died November 8 1942 at Towa City hospital at age 68 married Minnie Jones in 1908 who died 1904 to this union twins Dwight M and Dewitt T Dwight died 1988 he married Lottie Coffin in 1914 who died 191? He survived by son Dewitt and granddaughter Barbara Louise his mother Agnes Yeager five sisters and four brothers He was a farmer and lived mainly around Blakesburg with time in Moravia funeral services November 11 Turner funeral home Rev RE LeRoy Pullman interment Drakenville cemetery family expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy.
In Moravia area, neighbors seize sunny days to harvest corn. At Earl Boardman’s farm, 37 men and 18 wagons husked 763 bushels. 22 friends gathered 700 bushels for Carol Brees, while others worked for Harry Woodward. A list credits many workers including Herman Johnson and J T VanDorin, noting Boardman’s recent accident and hospital stay.
Jess Hiner and Glen Coulson of Moravia left Centerville last week to join army training at Camp Dodge after induction furlough. Don Blackman, initially with the group, was rejected and resumed teaching duties at Oxford Junction.
Moravia high school's adult evening class meets Friday at 8 pm to study tractors and fuels. John Gashwiler leads the instruction and notes pictures will illustrate tractor work and engines. The session closes this week on the top floor in the science room.
The 20th Century club had its guest day at Mrs. G. T. Harn’s home on Tuesday. Roll Call featured A Thanksgiving Thought. Mrs. Alfred Carlson spoke on The First Thanksgiving and Mrs. John Dodd on Thanksgiving Today. Mrs. Ernie Tucker read a poem Give Thanks. Hostesses were Mrs. E. L. Pullman and others.
Relatives report the death of Delbert Callen in Kansas after two weeks of pneumonia. He was the eldest son of F. M. Callen of Clinton Missouri, former Moravia residents. F. M. Callen is ill in Clinton Hospital with heart trouble. Des Moines visitors included Mr. Johns gon Bint and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, and their relatives.
A Waterloo resident, identified as H. H. ex, has been in Wea for about eighteen months as assistant manager. His wife and four children accompanied him to South Ottawa. Social visits included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blumer and Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Taylor hosting guests at Mrs. Obe Burns’s home.
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