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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
3
A garbled reminiscence links Linotype, press woes, and unprinted state papers. Observations touch on war era driving speeds, community notices, and a poetical note about memories and publication limits. It mentions Mr and Mrs Francis Grey of Waukesha and hints at family ties.
Mrs Ruth Broshar entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Junior Donovan at the Broshar home southeast of Moravia. Guests included Helen Tadlock, Trene, Lois and many neighbors. The bride, a former Miss Paulin, opened gifts as friends and relatives mingled, with bingo and other activities noted.
Officers for the 4 Anne ous county subdistrict were elected Tuesday, with 65 attending the Methodist church meeting. Principal address by Hustad of Iconium. Officers include Lovell Cox as president, Betty Canterville first vice president, Richard Callen second vice president, Margaret Swartz Oulton vice president, Henry Jenn secretary-treasurer, Rev. M R Gonzales counselor, and visiting ministers from Centerville Mystic Moravia Iconium Hilton Moulton. Churches from six towns represented.
Local church announces revival gatherings beginning Sunday October 11 at 7 30 p m at United Brathran church Moravia with Rev G M Talbott as pastor and evangelist H Nell Malenof-Glidden to lead series.
Mrs Harold Mason entertained the Home Builders class of the United Brethren church at a Sunday School party Saturday night. Lively bingo games were enjoyed with Carl VanZante and Edna Davis winning for correct answers. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and family, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family, Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk and family, Mr and Mrs Ralph B Davis and Helen, and Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Richard.
The Twentieth Century club met at Mrs. Ernie Tucker’s home with a cooperative noon dinner. Fifteen members attended. Stella Carter, club president, led the business session. Roll call was Our Pal. Mrs. T. R. Gardner gave an article on Care and Storage of Bulbs. Cody Luge played piano and accompanied Mrs. ar. with several solos.
Moravia Legonnaires attended a Newton meeting Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included local figures John Neasb, Lenter, Brier Bro, and Heie geaith.
Fragmentary OCR from a Corydon page mentions Burton and a teacher father, a steady home event, and Mr and Mrs Richard Uo with friends. The readable facts are sparse and uncertain about names, dates, or actions.
Church calendar lists 1:06 by morning service, 11:00 am shop events, 1:00 pm worship, 8 ice, 8:30 service, and MBervite youth group. Harry Phillips serves as superintendent guiding church school and youth fellowship activities throughout the day.
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor. 10 00 a m church program. Carl VanZante superintendent. 10 50 a m worship service. Miss Malen evangelist to open a three week meeting. nightly times to be announced. Sunday 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor. 7 30 p m Evening Worship. all invited.
Forty-two friends gathered at the H. H. home Friday evening to honor Janele Stocker who leaves for Uncle Sam's service next Tuesday. The event featured games and musicals with pie and coffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Miley Lockman and daughter Phyllis, Hugh Crawley and Lloyd, Howard Grey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Tubaugh and daughter Le Mary Anderson, and many others named in the notice.
Howard Grey and Clarence Stone will go to Des Moines for physical examination on the 19th before entering. Lin Beet arm, Pabaugh was to have gone later that time but his examination has been postponed. He has been seriously ill with asthma.
W W Broshar son of Edward and Minerva Broshar born near Walnut City August 12 1880 died September 28 1942 at sister Mrs Allie Weston’s home in Mystic aged 62. He lived in Appsnogse county most of life worked in coal mines and farming remained bachelor living with sister since parents’ death. Survived by three sisters Mrs Le Free Mrs William Heat and Mrs Dan Kennedy of Myntie Texas and three brothers Lew Jack and other siblings. Funeral services held at Mystic Heng Church with burial at Bigin Wanoy Meo Beulivell. Conveyed with gratitude by Emmett McVeigh who cared for him.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Mr and Mrs Best, Mr and Mrs Dan Kenondy and nephews in a ceremonial segment. No clear event, date, or location is readable. The damaged text prevents a confident, factual card without inventing details.
Moravia men were elected to lead the Appanoose County Farm Bureau for 1948 at the annual meeting in Centerville on Sept. 29. Karl H. Fisher was named president succeeding W. G. Lodwick with Theo Miller as vice president. Kenneth Owen, treasurer. E. M. Knapp as 4-H boys chair. Mrs Earl Blarton as girls 4-H chair. W. G. Wick voting director. Bryan Hart alternate voting director. Albert Warrin reelected secretary and Mrs Craig Daniels reelected county home project chair. Raymond Sayre noted the bureau’s education and income goals. R. C. Wilson reported a 1942 balance of $666.05 with all bills paid and 200 paid members for 1942.
Grace Williams wed Dwight Kincade in a Saturday ceremony at the Mission church in Unionville Missouri. The Rev Caldwell officiated a double ring ceremony in the presence of close family. After the service a wedding supper was served at the home of the groom’s parents. The couple and guests including Francis Kincade and Anethe Kincade attended before the couple departed for Joliet Illinois. Kincade is employed in a national defense project.
Marilyn Hiatt marked her 10th birthday Saturday indoors due to rain.12 friends joined games and bingo as gifts formed a centerpiece on the dining table. Mrs Batteney and Carol Lee attended, with Mrs Lee Hiatt serving ice cream and wafers at the end.
Mr and Mrs Merle Henderson announce the birth of a son born October 2 at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. The infant weighs and family names Richard Allen with Watts noted as a godparent. Nearby families Mr and Mrs Guy Roberta and Miss Cynthia Taylor are mentioned in social notes. Mr and Mrs M E Boardman visited Curtis Burton on Thursday evening.
The Rev G M Talbott pastor of Moravia United Brethren will oversee devotions at the Appanoose County historical association gathering in Centerville on October 12. The meeting begins at 10 am in Nasaten church with officer elections and reports on local affairs including the War Chest. Rev L FH Bhonfelt will present other business and Rev Luther W Childs will give an address on united versus divided ministry.
Moravia Masons plan a special meeting on October 19 announced by Worshipful Master KR C Wilson. The annual Simultaneous meeting called by the Grand Master will feature a special program. Masons are urged to keep the date in mind.
Mr and Mrs G G Peterson hosted a 6 pm waffle supper Saturday evening at their home to honor Mr and Mrs Forest Kaster on their 10th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Jake Day Dennia K McDonald and the Kaster family Donnie Dean and Larry. Miss Jeanne West of Albia and Wayne Davis visited after. Several lovely gifts were given to Mr Ind Kanter during the evening.
The Order of Eastern Star will convene in the Masonic Hall Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Margaret Callen, secretary, announced today. The initiatory work will be exemplified by visiting officers at 8 p.m.
U B women set an October 14 dinner featuring smothered chicken with mashed potatoes sweet potatoes scalloped corn carrot salad pickles gingerbread and whipped cream. Local residents report visits: Glen and Lois Fowler of New Sharon dined with Mrs. Birdie Main. Charley Main and children from Kansas City stayed with relatives in Moravis and near Udell. Mrs. Main joined them in Udell. Other gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. William Young and Billie K in Centerville. H N Utterback family at CyrillicDanel mic. Frances Copeland spent the week at her home in Dea Moin.
Local notices report several service promotions and assignments. Francis Clell Coffin rises from private first class to corporal at Fort Lewis Washington. Clifton Boardman promoted to sergeant in Australia. Burdell Roberts and Tol M P Corporal Russell Spavin also cited with promotions or leadership roles. Jack Clark called home after his father’s death in New Orleans. Leon Oefhler on furlough from Great Lakes Naval Training School. Roscoe E Brown to attend airplane mechanics training at Fort Worth. Robert Brown and families noted with relocation and training plans.
Mrs Garnet Johnson hosted a layette shower for Mrs Glen LeMar at the home of Mrs Harry Stocker on Friday afternoon. Guests played guessing games with prizes won by Mrs Taylor Leonard Mrs Jake Day and Mrs Levi Robison. The group included Virgil Johnson Tommy Main Barbara Robison Jake Day Richard Harp and others. The hostess, narrated by Mrs Stocker, served refreshments of pepperread and whipped cream. rg LeMarie the former Miss Martha Stocker.
Mr and Mrs James Culbertson of Moline Ill and son Larry visited Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel in Main Station. Mrs Culbertson remains to stay with her sister and parents the Utterbacks of Moulton. McDanel broke his left arm Sept 26 after falling from a tree while picking apples. R R Pennington and Dorothy Knowles visited Ottumwa and Des Moines areas. Jeasie Fleming of Bremont Neb accompanied them. Kathryn Pennington recovering from a major operation. Deg Moines social weekender noted in fragmentary text.
Uncle Sam's armed forces were reinforced this week as nine Moravia youths entered military service. An Appanigose county contingent left Centerville Tuesday. Ralph Garner enlisted in the Navy. Inductees into the Army included Jay B. Ochler Leo Hansley Teaseers Donald Whitehead Ferrell Ivis Ralph Pfanne beckett Carl Mericle and Gerald avin.
Plans for the Motavia Public Library benefit auction sale on Oct 10 at the Community building are complete. Expect a large assortment of items including garden products, chickens, fruit, canned goods, and more. Mrs. Blumenstock, president, stated about 100 is needed for expenses and hopes to raise it at the sale. A $5 check from Centerville helps the year’s finances. Lunch will be served at 6 p.m., with entertainment for children and auctioneer helpers organized by Mrs. Frank Selby and her committee.
Moravia joins national drive as USO War Fund contributions reach 19 081 178 and 6687 percent of spring and summer quotas toward a 22 006 000 target. Dr. D K Orelup, Appanoose county War Fund chair, says many communities exceed quotas and Moravia will run Oct 12 to 17 to raise the balance.
Mr and Mrs M P Main observed their 57th wedding anniversary on Thursday Oct 1. They run the M P Main store in Moravia for four decades. Attendees at the Burke home included Mr and Mrs Charles Poncy, Mr and Mrs Carl McCrory, Mrs F J Orman Ottumwa, Opha Blumer and children Bonnie and Dickie Lee, and Mr and Mrs C R Burke and Pauline.
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