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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence from Iconium columnists recounts wartime morale, local humor, and the importance of the community newspaper. The piece mixes a chicken anecdote, public notices, and a National Newspaper Week plug urging civic engagement and support for helpers, schools, clubs, and wartime service.
A carnival to aid Moravia Library is planned with a community event featuring games and sale items. Organizers invite local residents to attend and support the library fundraiser scheduled for October on a Wednesday at a venue in Moravia.
Moravia and nearby residents expect several more youths to join the armed forces with two slated for the Navy and at least one for the Army. George Hellyer and John Garner, sons of local families, signed up in Ottumwa after preliminary exams, while Eckert Argo accompanied them and was rejected for the Navy but will pursue the Des Moines path. Induction is set for Oct 18 at Fort Des Moines with twelve county men, per the Appanoose county selective service board, and final Navy exams may send Hellyer and Garner to Great Lakes for six weeks before further assignments.
Five schools participated in a rural declaiming contest at Hilton on Friday evening sponsored by the Farm Bureau. Winners included clair Easter and Mary Judge in various classes with performances such as What the Constitution Means to Me and Home, accompanied by other speakers like Vera Maxine VanDorin and Shirley Raggan.
Moravia Telephone Co owner Von Tracy appeals to rural customers to fund and renew dilapidated lines. He notes winters strain, says many lines need renewal, praises town efforts but urges collective action to improve service and wire future upgrades.
Copat Guard ad Bove To Washington State farmland near Station Port Townsend Washington. It is there via train from est all weeks.
Miss Hatlorie Page daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Page Torrence California and Richard Gordner son of Mr and Mrs T R Gordner Moravia were married at 4 pm Sunday at First Baptist church Torrance The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev M Northrup with white floral decor A friend played music and the bridal party entered led by the maid of honor Mrs Arthur Thistle The bride wore a white satin gown with fingertip veil and carried an orchid chrysanthemum bouquet The bridesmaids wore gold and fuscia gowns The bridegroom best man and ushers wore dark business suits After the ceremony a reception was held at the church They plan a wedding trip to Lake Tahoe and will live at 178844 Martino Torrance Mrs Gordner a Los Angeles Junior College graduate 1941 Mr Gordner Moravia high school class of 1937 enlisted in the Navy and later worked as foreman at the Machine Tool Shops Torrence
The Wemena Missionary Society will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. E. F. Oehler on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Hammond leads the lesson and Miss Maie Waughopla assists as hostess.
Maem, son of Mr and Mrs Ed of Moravia, is enrolled in the Centerville training school cadet program. He is employed in Centerville while taking the course.
The Sunday School class of Methodists elected officers for the new year with Rollie McDonough as president Mrs Lee Hiatt as secretary treasurer and Bruce Gardner of West Bend Iowa visiting relatives locally Several social visits and birthday celebrations followed including Viola Hammond's sixth birthday with friends and refreshments.
Wesley Chapel church near Hiattaville prepares for homecoming on Sunday October 12 with regular morning service by Dr Lister superintendent and a 10 80 Sunday School. A three basket dinner at noon will follow and an afternoon program of music and speeches.
Fragmented OCR notes state Sam Long purchases Clark Farm in Mt Pleasant region. Farm had been tenanted for three years by John Sharp. Unclear details on sale price and exact location or parties involved.
Mr and Mrs Gilliland of Iowa City hosted a weekend visit with their son Herbert who earned a commission as Assistant Surgeon in the United States Navy. He studied at Albia High School and Albion College, completed four years of premedical work and four years of medicine, and expects to finish internship in Iowa City unless called to active duty. Agnes Anderson was a weekend guest of friends in Osceola.
A string of Methodist church activities is listed including church school led by Glenn Garrett, service with Rev. W. Frank Lister preaching, youth fellowship social hour, and a 7:30 p m choir practice. Wesley Chapel homecoming planned with basket dinner and afternoon program with talks by former residents and pastors. An Appanocoas Davia ministers meeting occurred at Moravia Church with W Frank Lister in attendance and Iowa Wesleyan College representatives presenting college business.
United Brethren G M Talbott pastor. Church School at 9 00 a m with Carl te superintendent. Worship Service at 10 30 a m. Evening service times unclear. Ladies rain guild meeting Monday Oct 18 at 7 50 p m.
Morning religious programs listed include WHO with Clarence Erickson at 0g and R. R. Brown at 10:30, KMA at KSO 12:30, and The Boones at 2 a.m. Sunday WOW broadcasts begin at 8:30 a.m. Rev Zola and Charles E. Fuller are noted on WHO at 2 p.m.
Hert Turner Homer Utterback G B John and Burdette Utterback visited the Homer Utterback home to attend the Appanoose County I Q O F Council meeting in Moulton Monday evening. They report the gathering a success and note the November meeting will be held in Moravis on the first Tuesday.
The Wilson family gathered in Des Moines on Sunday for a long planned reunion at the Truman Myerd home. Attendees from Moravia included E F Wilson Edna Dyphon R C Wilson and others with many relatives from nearby towns. A cooperative noon meal followed by an afternoon of visiting capped the outing with relatives and friends from Centerville Cincinnati Clarion Osceola Albia Altoona and Des Moines taking part.
Moravia youths and recent graduates are urged to attend a Friday 8 PM meeting at the Community Building. Sponsored by the Mothers Study Club, the gathering aims to form a weekly recreational program for local youth, with success depending on turnout and interest.
The first district convention of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Friday October 17 at Wesley church Ottumwa. An inspiring program is planned with Mrs Ha Laver conference president and other officers attending. Speakers include Florida leaders on Methodist Women at Work and pastors will give two minute talks on The Church Facing That Day. All interested are invited to attend morning and afternoon sessions.
Rev. and Mrs. George Talbott from Adaville moved to the Moravia United Brethren parsonage Thursday to begin the new year, with Rev. Talbot assuming duties as pastor of the Moravia church starting Sunday.
Hauk, in the army since spring, is on furlough visiting his mother Mrs Johnson and relatives. Gerald is stationed at Camp Claiborne and joining the family gathering with friends.
Methodist community list shows a Wednesday dinner featuring Chicken Pie mashed potatoes reamed peas and carrots sweet potatoes apple salad cottage cheese ate cake whipped cream coffee. Mr and Mrs W L Palmer and daughter Elgine plan travel from here to Kansas City by train to Hobbs. Progress club met Tuesday afternoon with three tables of bridge. hostess served light refreshments.
The Twentieth Century club began its 1941-42 calendar with a Tuesday luncheon at Mrs J L Dodd’s country home. All but two members attended as Mrs Stella Carter led the business session. Roll call highlighted summer incidents. Members shared travel notes from Colorado Kentucky Illinois and the Ozarks.
The United States and Britain announce near total support for Soviet military and civil needs. Roosevelt endorses a 50-50 war material allocation. Wickard cites half a billion dollars in food shipped or bought for England with a further billion expected next year. Jones disburses 20 million of 200 million for Story Trading Corp. Jackson urges postwar world order based on law and sanctions. Inflation controls urged as price spikes threaten defense funding. Morgenthau calls for defense bonds, higher taxes, and extended Social Security to 80 million. Government outlines defense output shares and revenue measures amid wartime inflation. Continued in next column.
Mrs. C. M. McFatridge was named local Red Cross chairman for the roll call from October 18 to 23. She will supervise the Moravia area with co workers to be announced. A preliminary meeting for Red Cross workers is set for Centerville this Wednesday evening to organize the work and distribute supplies. Mrs. Edna Dukes of Centerville will lead the outside Centerville drive and was in Moravia Tuesday afternoon to promote the effort.
The Kensington club hosted its 28th anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Blackman on Friday October 8. A cooperative dinner followed at 7:30 pm and the rock game provided entertainment with Mrs. J. Ly Johnson winning high score. Guest E. E. Pember of Upland California joined while staying with the Selby family. The organizing committee included Mrs. George Halden, Mrs. J. L. Johnson, Mrs. H. E. Ober, and Mrs. M. K. Blackman.
The Appanoose County Ministerial Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Centerville Methodist church on Monday at 10 a.m. The date moved from October 13 due to denominational conferences. It will be the annual business meeting with year reports and new officers to be elected. Program includes devotions by Rev. B. ., sermon “John, the Man of Love” by Rev. H. E. Trimble, and discussion led by Rev. Elmer Saldgren.
Gene Garrett of near Moravia was among the winners in the 4 H hour class at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress last week His showings in the Guernsey class brought him second and seventh place in the yearling division His Guernsey calf won fifth place Gene was accompanied to Waterloo by his father Glen Garrett.
Theodore P. Balick announces the four members of Centerville’s National Youth Administration Advisory Committee for the current fiscal year. Blanche Talbot chairs as bookkeeper, joined by Charles DePuy of the Daily Crescent and Citizen, Russell Buss an insurance agent, and Harry Stamos a mine operator and contractor.
Teachers of Moravia Public Schools and their spouses enjoyed a dinner at the Whicker Cafe on Monday evening followed by bowling. The event served as an initiation for new faculty members.
A group of Methodist ministers and ministers wives met at Moravia church last Monday. After a cooperative dinner, an inspirational program followed in the afternoon.
About 40 Moravia school band members will travel to Oskaloosa Saturday for a single appearance by the Marine Band. The visit promises a rare chance to hear the full ensemble perform in concert.
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