National Newspaper Week highlighted by Roosevelt and Hickenlooper
The piece notes National Newspaper Week with Roosevelt’s message urging truth and free press for democracy and wartime clarity. Gov. Hickenlooper echoes the praise, calling newspapers a bulwark of freedom and urging appreciation. Moravia Union hosts a visit from Mrs. W. R. Davis of Nacogdoches, Texas seeking Moravians she met before.
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Roosevelt
Newspaper Week
Newspaper Publishers of America
Week
America
The
Moravia Union
W. R. Davis
Nacogdoches
Texas
Miss Juanita Smith Weds Marine Flyer
Miss Juanita Smith daughter of Clyde Smith of Phoenix Arizona wed Lieut K Byron Chambers of the United States Marine Air Corps on September 8 at the home of Rev William H Wallace Jr in Corpus Christi Texas The bride wore a white suit with navy accessories and pink sweetheart rose corsage Her sister Mrs Morris Nelson matron of honor wore a blue suit and white carnations Best man was Lieut Henry Jones After a visit with her parents in Phoenix the bride planned to join her husband in Jacksonville Florida.
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Juanita Smith
Clyde Smith
Phoenix
Ariz
C. G. Davis
Moravia
I. J. Smith
Albia
William H. Wallace, Jr
Corpus Christi
Texas
K. Byron Chambers
United States Marine Air Corp
Morris Nelson
Oklahoma
Henry Jones
Chambers
Jacksonville
Fla
Relatives Gather At Sheldon Home in Iconium
A cooperative dinner Sunday at Mrs. Belle Sheldon’s Iconium home honored the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Narber, Fred Hammond, and Viola Hammond. Guests included Ed Thackrey and family from Eldora, Stauber and Hoffmann couples of Bloomfield, Tisue Nash Argo and others, plus Hiatt and Hodgens families.
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Belle Sheldon
Iconium
Ed Thackrey
Eldora
Clarence Stauber
Dean Hoffman
Bloomfield
Harley Tisue
James Nash
Janet
Roy Argo
Kenneth and
Dennis
Walter Lemaster
Sheldon
Fred Hammond
Max and
Viela
Keith Clark
Reed Narber
Louilla
Narber
Viola Hammond
Davises Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
O G and Mrs O G Davis observed their Golden Anniversary with 148 visitors and 60 dinner guests. Married Oct 4 1893 the couple raised a family across Moravia Monroe county and Hedge College area then farmed near Moravia and later moved nearer to their relatives.
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O. G. Davis
Davis
Harvey Tisue
Milwaukee Avenue
Moravia
George Henson
Davises
Monroe County
Hedge College
John Johnson
Dorothy
Phoenix
Ariz
Carl
Sidney, Nebr
Clell Davis
Arthur Davis
Svrine Valley
Minn
Harold Davis
Rathbun
Russell Davis
Marion
Janet
Jimmie
Hartford
Elmer Vance
Detroit
Mich
Ralph Davis
Lela Marie Davis
Perry Norton
Mer] Norton F
Donna
Donald
Bloomfield
Ha Gammel
Edith Stephenson
Tulsa
Okla
Ora
Bertha Potts
Nina Newman
Vera and
Clair
Albia
Gus Tisue
Eph Wilson
M. P. Main
W. C. Tisue
Nazarenes to Move Church Build on Faith in Moravia
Moravia Nazarenes began a church project this week after purchasing a lot north of the J. W. Halden home. The 28 by 32 foot structure will be moved 10 miles from its current Ottumwa area site. Led by Rev. Jay S. Phipps labor will be provided mostly by church members with modest professional help. The plan calls for dismantling the building into sections and reconstructing it on the Moravia lot, with expansion expected. Services are currently held in rooms adjoining the Gamble store.
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Moravia
Church of the Nazarene
Jay S. Phipps
J. W. Halden
Ottumwa
Philps
Phipps
Nazarene
Gamble Store
Alfalfa Contest Entries To Be Inspected In 1944
Alfalfa entries in Appanoosa county contest will be inspected by KE S Dyas of Ames on Thursday and Friday October 7 and 8. Entries closed Wednesday October 6 at noon per county extension director Glen Birlingmair.
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Appanoosa
KE. S. Dyas
Ames
Glen Birlingmair
Smiths Entertain Week-End Guests
Smiths host weekend guests at their home with visitors from Sioux Rapids Alta Mediapollo Albia Centerville and Moravia. Notable attendees include Mrs Herman Bert hessa Merlin and Kenneth and families along with Mrs L A Messenger Leo Jr and Mrs J C More. Mrs A M Smith returns to Moravia after summer in northwest Iowa.
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Howard Smith
Herman Berthessa
Merlin and
Kenneth
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
L. A. Messenger
Leo, Jr
Alta
Walden Smith
Marilyn, Walda
Margaret Ellen
Mediapollo
W. A. Smith
Mary Live
Albia
Hugo Johnson
J. C. More
Centerville
A. M. Smith
Moravia
Sunday School Class Honors Wren Family at Albia
The Golden Links class of United Brethren church hosted a cooperative supper Thursday at the church parlors to honor Mr and Mrs Claude Wren and their children who moved to Albia Friday Approximately 40 people attended Mrs Harry Woodward and Ben Jones organized the entertainment including a Biblical game the rest of the evening was socialized
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Claude Wren
Albia
United Brethren Church
Harry Woodward
Ben Jones
Note of Appreciation from Mrs. Ivan Harsh
Mrs. Ivan Harsh expresses sincere thanks for cards gifts and flowers received during hospitalization and at home. She notes deep appreciation for the many kind deeds shown to her family and says that the kindness will always be remembered.
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Ivan Harsh
Mrs Clester Announces Daughter Vera Jean Miller's Marriage
Mrs Elsie Clester announces the marriage of her daughter Vera Jean to Pvt Delmer E Miller son of Mr and Mrs Earl Miller of Blakesburg. The ceremony occurred October 1 1943 in Kansas City. Pvt Miller is stationed in Kansas City and Vera Jean works at Montgomery Ward Co in Kansas City.
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Elsie Clester
Vera Jean
Delmer E. Miller
Earl Miller
Blakesburg
Kansas City
Pvt. Miller
Montgomery Ward Co
Regular meeting of the Eastern Star order announced
The regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star will be Tuesday evening October 12. Initiatory work will be conducted during the session.
Enon School Pie and Box Supper Held Oct 21
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs O G Davis and family express appreciation for gifts and help during their Golden Wedding anniversary. Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindnesses and support. Ruth Gibbons is listed as teacher and event details include Enon school pie and box supper.
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ENON
Boxe
Ruth Gibbons
0. G. Davis
Moravia Helps County Surpass War Bond Quota
Moravia posts September war bond sales totaling 17062.50 to push Appanoose County past its Third War Loan quota. County officers praise residents for support and report 96 bonds at 25, 49 at 50, 84 at 100, plus 17 at 6500 and one 1000 bond. War stamp sales were light, says Moravia postmaster J D Minnes.
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Appanoose County
Moravia
Clarence E. Hood
Hood
Many Real Estate Changes in Moravia City
The Whicker family moved Thursday to the Robert Tarr property in Moravia. The McElderrys moved to Centerville from the Tarr property. The Murdys bought the Whicker home and moved out. The Robinsons swapped homes with Ralph Robinson moving to the Murdys’ vacated house.
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Ota Whicker
Robert Tarr
Moravia
Floyd McElderry
Centerville
Tarr
Whickers
W. ¥. Murdy
Whicker
Birthday party for Bett Foster marks sixteenth
Young folks gathered Friday evening October 1 at the Foster home to celebrate Bett Bett Foster's 16th birthday. Guests included Yvonne Harrison, Nola Harrison, Donna Beaty, Arlene Paris, Doris Mericle, Lola Boyer, Mary Boyer, Eleanor Gerard, Naomi Stevens, Maxine Quick, Selah McDanel, Ronald McDanel, Bud Morris, Florice Moffitt, Hazel McKern, Jack McKern, Kermit Gladfelder, Noris O'Connor, Ronald Tisue, John Breshar, and others. Refreshments and games provided holiday cheer.
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Bett
Jean Foster
Olin Foster
Yvonne
Nola Harrison
Donna
Marie Beaty
Arlene
Peggy Paris
Doris Mericle
Lola Boyer
Mary Boyer
Eleanor Gerard
Naomi Stevens
Maxine Quick
Selah
Ronald McDanel
Joan Ella
Bud Morris
Florice
Frank Moffitt
Hazel
Jack McKern
Kermit
Kester Gladfelder
Noris O'Connor
Ronald ‘Tisue
John Bréshar
Mrs Hiatt Hosts Daughter's Birthday Tea
Mrs Lee Hiatt entertained at a taffy pull Tuesday evening honoring her daughter Marilyn on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Oneila Whicker Patty Tarr Dorothy Tarr Patty Halden Dorothy Hoover Lois Jean Hiatt Barbara Main Edna May Luse Joan Callen Joan Dille Mary Rose Main Delma June Veuch Georgians Winsler and Carol Lee ay.
Aid Will Meet For United Brethren Missionary Group
The women’s missionary order of the United Brethren church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock for the regular monthly session. Mrs. E. G. Hawk will act as leader. The Rev and Mrs E L Pullman and son Donald Mrs Lee Hiatt Mrs D E Bishun Mrs Chester Broshar and Miss Lillie Callen attended the Methodist conference W S C S meeting at Creston Thursday.
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AID
Women’s Missionary Ogre
Itnited Brethren Church
E. L. Pull
Man and Son
Donald
Lee Hiatt
D. E. Bishun
Chester Broshar
Lillie Callen
W.S.C.S
Creston
Hurry Home Daddy Gary Gene Tharp Letter From Two Year Old
Gary Gene Tharp, two, writes a playful letter to his father Smith Tharp a chief petty officer in the US Navy stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. He describes daily antics from drying dishes to fixing a tricycle, weighs with a cousin for bragging rights, teases his rough younger brother Francis and mentions a celebration of his birthday and a prize Mary Rose Main won for elephants.
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Gary Gene Tharp
Smith Tharp
United States Navy
Tharp
Panama Canal Zone
Paul
Dad
Francis
Mary Rose Main
Navy Ensign Morgan Promoted after Navy Commission
William Morgan Jr son of Mrs William Morgan of Moravia was commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy on September 15 and promoted from chief petty officer to a higher rank. Ensign Morgan previously served as chaplain in the army air corps and is expected to visit his family about November 1. Local notes also mention CORP MAX JOSEPHS of Salina visiting the Hiatt family and PVT BILL LUSE visiting Moravia relatives. A Clinton Albertson birthday gathering drew about 50 neighbors at his home with cards and refreshments.
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William Morgan, Jr
William Morgan
Moravia
United States Navy
Morgan
Burton Tarr
Army
Navy Corps
Tarr
Bill Luse
Raymond Ashby
Stanford University
Cutif
Clinton Albertson
Thurst
Lloyd Brown
Jerry
Ralph Davis
Helen
Rex Haver
Phyllis
Edward
Bert Rinehart
Mary Low
Gerald
Junior
Hugh McFatridge
Virgil Kuster
Dale
Clair
Jeraldine
Glen Anderson
Lily
Dell Hellyey
Hazel
Dick and Clark
Elbert
Moore
Joan
Mildred
DeWayne
Billy
Gilbert Callen
Beverly
Doris
Carl Derby
Bobby
Lois
Moravia Sets War Relief Quotas For County Drive
Moravia leaders announce Appanoose County war relief drive opening Oct 19 with a county target of 16550 and Moravia quota 534.65 plus 634.66 for Moravia and Taylor township 278.58 led by Mrs. C. G. McFatridge and O A Burton. The drive, tied to the Iowa War Chest and National War Fund, aims to raise about 80 cents per person countywide. United Seamen Service and U S O receive major shares among many relief recipients. Further details to follow.
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Appanoose County
M. McFatridge
Moravia
Taylor Township
O. A. Burton
Appanoose Counery
Appanoose County War Chest
Iowa War Chest
National War Fund
War Fund
Red Cross
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
Friends of Luxembourg
U. S
McFatridge
Burton
In Memoriam for Our Little Daughter
In loving memory of our little daughter who passed away a year ago. Dear little daughter we miss you day and night and every hour. We miss you as others do sunshine and flowers. From Mr. and Mrs. Rex Tisue. Also Bros Har entertaining the Double Eight club at Centerville home. Honors in yard games won by Mrs. Harold Mason and T. J. Luse.
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Rex Tisue
Iconium School To Host Friday Box Supper Event
A program and box supper are planned at Iconium school Friday night October 22. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Ardyce Hagerman, teacher, notes the event details.
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Conium
Iconium
Ardyce Hagerman
B and C Gas Ration Restorations Delayed By Board Chief
J R Hamm chairman of the Appanoose County War Price and Rationing Board announced that applications to restore B and C gasoline ration cuts are not accepted until Oct 16. B and C coupons drop from three to two gallons while A coupons stay at three. The board will screen each need claim closely to prioritize military and essential war work, using the current ration table until new instructions arrive. Dealers may dispose of old value coupons through Oct and must file separate Perm R- deposits for each unit value.
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Middle West
J. R. Hamm
Appanoose County
Hamm
Hum
Iconium Women Honor Mrs Anna Funkhouser Dinner
Several women gathered Tuesday September 27 for a cooperative dinner at the Anna Funkhouser home in Iconium. The event honored Mrs Funkhouser who plans to move to Centerville for the winter. Attendees included Mary Kingery Ada Free Ida Argo Rosa Beaty and others.
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Anna Funkhouser
Iconium
20th Century Club Opens Season With Gathering
The Twentieth Century club held its opening meeting of the year at Mrs. John Dodd's home with a cooperative noon dinner. President Mrs. T. R. Gardner led the business session, while Mrs. BE. Q. Tucker directed singing and, with Mrs. FP. R. Jolly, sang duets. Visitor Miss Anna Nordquist of Red Oak attended.
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Twentieth Century Club
John Dodd
T. R. Gardner
BE. Q. Tucker
Tucker
FP. R. Jolly
Anna Nordquist
Red Oak
Hoovers Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs W L Hoover hosted a dinner Saturday evening for their 25th wedding anniversary and Mr Hoover's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C M McFatridge and their son and Mr and Mrs W B Scarliff and their son.
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Hoovers
W. L. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
C. M. McFatridge
W. B. Scarcliff
Condra Family Honors Fifth Birthday of Margaret
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Corda hosted a dinner in honor of their daughter Margaret's fifth birthday. Attending were Margaret's grandparents Mr and Mrs Guy McCannmun and aunt Lola McCannmun of Nuima.
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Condras
Margaret
Kenneth Corda
Guy McCannmun
Lola McCannaun
Nuima
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Marine Flyer
Hiatt of
Hiattsville
Harold Hodgens
O. G. Davises
Mrs. C. G. Davis
Nazarenes
Smiths
Wren
Mrs. Hiatt
Albertson
Navy
20Th Century Club
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