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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
3
The weekly Moravia paper stresses Christmas is near in three press days urging hurry on shopping and mailing. Bernard F. Myers contributes a Snow Flakes poem about winter warmth. A humorous note recounts Robert Foster’s tale of a mallard duck stealing into his barn on the day before Thanksgiving.
The letter from David in Fairfield Iowa describes school assemblies, a high school play, and local events including a teletype upgrade to United Press, a fire at Bishop, and a local newspaper for sale. He notes a witty waste paper basket mouse incident and mentions Drake University ties and community programs.
Mr and Mrs Leo Kaster of Afton welcomed a nine pound daughter born Sunday November 19 at Creston. The baby has been named Milvee Frances.
Lois Argo and Charles R Burnett unite in a double ring ceremony at Iconium Christian Church on November 26. Rev. Donald McKay officiated as family and attendants witnessed the event. The bride wore slipper satin with a pearl tiara and red rose corsage. reception followed at the bride’s home before a short wedding trip.
Chief motor machinists mate arrives at Albia for a 30 day leave with wife and two sons. He has just returned from New Caledonia after nearly two years stationed there. Also, Pvt Clelland R. Jolly, son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Jolly of Moravia, graduates from RAF training command school in Madison Wisconsin with radio equipment technical training.
A box supper is announced for Friday evening at the Douglas township community hall. R E Bear, Farm Bureau township chairman, says Douglas and Taylor township residents are invited. Proceeds will fund hall improvements. Women and girls should bring boxes of food for themselves and children. coffee will be provided. Supper begins at 8 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Bert Arnold of Moravia route 1 receive the Purple Heart awarded to their son Pvt Floyd Arnold for injuries sustained September 16 in France He is now hospitalized in England with Army serial number 37683584 4152 Hospital Plant AP0 63 Kare Postmaster New York NY
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown hosted a rock party Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Denny Homerin Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis and Lois Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk and Lois Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Jerry and Mr and Mrs Harold Mason.
Chris Bogart of Moravia wins top honors in the 18th annual alfalfa contest at Centerville. He receives a 25 prize and his Grimm alfalfa field with 10 acres shows minimal weeds and strong stand. Forrest E. Moffitt places second. forty three fields were scored in the event highlighted by Dr. Charles E. Friley's postwar planning address.
Mr and Mrs D E Bishop and Billy were guests of honor at a community shower in the Methodist church parlors Tuesday evening. Nearly 100 persons attended as gifts were presented to replace articles lost in a recent fire.
Mrs Margery Tracy of the American Legion auxiliary says the Eddie Cantor show will sponsor a nationwide campaign to send Christmas gifts to soldiers through Dec 2018. Moravia residents may drop gifts at the Moravia Telephone office for the veterans hospital in Knoxville. Avoid gifts with wire or sharp objects.
Mr and Mrs George Halden entertained Kensington club members and guests at a rock party Thursday evening. The high score was won by Anna Brown. A towel shower honored Mr and Mrs D E Bishop whose home was recently destroyed by fire.
Union correspondent George R. Darby notes signs of spring in Kinser Valley with frogs singing in November and a patch of sweet clover blooming near the Zell Wilson home. He also mentions field fresh watermelon and Thanksgiving watermelon from the Cloved patch.
At the curenes 10:00 a m Bible School Winnie DuVall Superintendent. 10:50 a m Communion Service invitation to all 6:30 p m Sunday evening Christian Endeavor.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor L. B. Hawes lists services and activities including 10:00 a.m. church school with Mrs. D. Bishop as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. morning worship themed Hands Across Time, 4:00 p.m. children's meeting led by Mire Blumenstock, 6:00 p.m. Gan Do Fellowship, 6:45 p.m. Senior Fellowship, 7:30 p.m. evening service and Friday prayer at Mrs. Mary’s home, plus Wesley Chapel worship at 9:45 a.m. and church school at 10:45 a.m. with Virgil Dooley as superintendent.
United Brethren Church announces a Sunday program with Church School at 10:00 a. m. led by Donald Jones, Worship at 10:50 a. m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p. m. Christian Endeavour at 6:50 p. m. and a Thursday evening Prayer meeting.
Sunday schedule lists 10:00 Sunday School with M H Johnson as superintendent and 11:00 morning worship. Evening service at 7:30 p m and 7:00 p m N P 597 7:30 p m prayer and Bible study Thursday.
Miss Lucille Shelquist daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist received her two year kindergarten primary diploma from Town State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. On November 22 she will visit home for a week before reporting to teach first and second graders at Coulter Iowa school.
A Moravia Thanksgiving roundup lists visitors from Ottumwa Centerville Des Moines and Des Moines area. Residents and relatives from Albia Waterloo Oskaloosa Knoxville and Creston share meals visits and weekend stays with local families including the Argo Coffin Hiatt Main and Veach households amid travel to Des Moines Chicago and Des Moines for gatherings.
Appanoose county Farm Bureau members showed a 136.8 percent quota achievement and 66 percent membership gain from 1943 at the state convention in Des Moines November 20 21. Glen Birlingmair announced first place banners and certificates for top divisions, plus superior and standard township certificates for Bellair Bryan Hart Taylor Lincoln townships chaired by Hilton and Inman.
Moravia girls win 26 to 18 and boys 89 to 72 over Mystic after two defeats last week. Halftime scores were 13 to 7 for the girls and 18 to 17 for the boys. Referee was Cleo S. Roberts of Centerville. Moravia hosts Unionville Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H Thompson hosted a Wednesday birthday gathering honoring Mrs. Gilbert Callen Dale Free and Mrs. Wayne Thompson. Guests enjoyed progressive rams and bingo with refreshments after the games. Attendees included families from Moline Des Moines Newton and Feonium.
George Tracy, son of Mrs Margery Tracy, studied under Centerville music teacher Mrs Lillian Reed and performed in a Sunday recital with George, piano student Dorothy Hoover and David Hoover among participants. Also noted are local family events including a birth announcement in North Platte Neb and a Thanksgiving family dinner at Camp Hood Texas with several Centerville residents. Sixth grade pupils in Indianola practice bartering, exchanging articles to emulate historical barter.
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