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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
3
A Burlington Iowa Ordnance plant order led to a two column four inch ad that was printed and billed for August. The agency awaited government authorization that never came and weeks passed with no payment. The story traces the confusion from the order number to the delayed settlement.
A Moravia youth choir for ages 10 to 20, directed by Miss Anne Seeley and endorsed by four Moravia churches, will sing at morning services on consecutive Sundays. Rehearsals are Friday at 7:30 pm at the church hosting the following Sunday’s service, with the first practice at the Church of Christ.
The notice lists church events with times and leaders, including Wesley Chapel services and Sunday School, a children’s meeting, and evening sessions. It also mentions advertising issues with an extra charge and a failed delivery of invoices, plus a Moravia resident offering $200 toward reconstructing an old Reich dwelling and display relief, with a total project estimate of about $21,000 and seeking other offers.
Miss Rubye Winsler daughter of J A Winsler Moravia and Ray L Lewis of Des Moines were married at 4 PM Sunday Oct 8 in Westminister United Presbyterian Des Moines. Rev W W Orr officiated reception at Kentwood Armad, bride resides there. Lewis works at I D Soap Co Des Moines. They will live at Jefferson Apartments Des Moines. Attending guests included J A Winsler Moravia N Ro Ward and daughter Margaret Moravia and Mrs F A Miller Centerville. DEADLINE 18 NEAR Appanoosa county war price and rationing board says Oct 15 is final date for home canning sugar requests Blanks at Frank Swain store Moravia. Boyer school social Forrest Easter Des Moines Oct 19 8 PM at schoolhouse bring a box. Luis R Tilkmont teacher Kenneth Tuttle Albia visit.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Jay Phipps lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a m with Horning Wozebin and an Evening Service at 7:30 p m. Monday N Y P meets at 7:30 p m and Thursday features Prayer and Bible Study.
James R. Albert, grandson of J W Albert of Moravia, confined to a Norfolk hospital in Virginia after illness from donating blood. His address is listed as James R Albert, Fl c E M Unit X Bks 61 1 Nob NTS Norfolk VA. Donald Brain, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Brain, has reported for navy duty at Great Lakes Illinois per parental notification.
Pvt Richard K Sawvel 18 son of Mr and Mrs L V Sawvel Moravia has graduated from the RAF training command air craft radio mechanics school at Truaxfield. He learned servicing of radio equipment on bombers and fighters and served with the RAF worldwide. He may receive further training or be assigned as an instructor in radio mechanics.
Richard J. Burton has won a promotion to master sergeant with the 18th AAP B 24 Liberator unit in the Pacific theatre. After training at Keesler Field he went overseas in April 1942. He is an airplane mechanic and crew chief. Prior to service he lived with parents in Moravia.
The American Legion auxiliary will meet October 17 at 7 30 p m at the Legion home. Margery Tracy is the secretary.
The 19th annual Apоноose county aids convention drew 132 attendees at United Brethren church Moravia. Mrs. E. G. Hawk presided representing 19 societies. The 1945 gathering will be in Centerville at First Baptist with Mrs. Frank Swanson as president.
A box supper and Halloween program are planned at Showers school on October 20. Everyone is invited to attend this community event and enjoy the activities.
Moravia residents report numerous Des Moines visits and weekend trips. Bert Turner and son Charles traveled to Des Moines Monday. Mrs. Von Tracy, Mrs. Garnet McDonough and many others visited relatives and attended events in Centerville Albia and Des Moines over the weekend.
Church of Christ announces Sunday sessions led by Pastor J Hastie with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. overseen by Winnia DuVall, Divine Communion at 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon "Loyalty to Christ." Evening Christian Endeavor at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. all welcome.
The United Brethren church lists G. M. Talbott as pastor with church school at 10:00 a.m. led by Donald Jones, worship service at 10:50 a.m., and an evening service at 8:00 p.m. The schedule reflects a typical Sunday program with four main activities.
Viola Hammond daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond was honored at a birthday party Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at her home. She turned nine. Guests included Kathleen Halden Carolyn Boyer Aileen Turner Bonnie Main Mary Low McDonough Joan Callen Joan Dille Phyllis Underwood and Viola. Gifts were given. A program and box supper will be held at Iconium school on Thursday October 19 at 8 o clock. Ladies please bring boxes. Everyone is invited. Ardyve Hagerman Teacher.
Engagement announced for Miss Wanda Donahoo and Doyle S Wise son of Mr and Mrs Earl Wise of Hanford Washington A series of courtesies honored the bride to be with a Saturday evening shower hosted by Mrs Fred Hammond and Miss Leila Day The couple will wed after a date is set with Miss Donahoo and her parents Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo later dining with Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin.
The OPA and War Production Board announce end of coal and wood heat stove rationing for consumers on October 15 with no new consumer certificates issued after that date. Oil and gas stoves remain rationed. Dealers may buy without certificates after October 15, orders through November 1 may still use existing certificates. Consumers needing stores from October 16 to November 1 will have first access via certificates issued before October 15.
Mr and Mrs Fred Blumenstock hosted Kensington Club members and families at a cooperative dinner Sunday. The event honored Mrs Frank Selby visiting friends, with guests including Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunter and daughters Nancy and JoEllyn of Blakesburg Miss Francis Copeland of Des Moines Miss Ellaney Sewell Miss Carver Winnifred Stanley and Lester Hawes.
The marriage of Misa Helen Louise Maxwell daughter of Harold Maxwell of Des Moines and Donald E Walker son of Mrs T J Morrison of Collins was solemnized Wednesday October 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs T J Luse with Rev Jay B Phipps officiating at 4 15 p.m. The couple will reside on a farm near Collins Mrs Luse is a sister of Mr Walker.
The 75th anniversary observance of Antiquity Lodge No. 262 A F and A M is planned for Friday evening October 13. A banquet will be at the Methodist church at 7 p m, with each Mason invited to bring a wife or guest. Contact secretary J D Minnea to attend. social evening follows at the hall with Don Pettibone W M in charge.
Contributions to the Moravia United War Fund totaled 8647.88 after three days of canvassing led by chairman Mrs. CG. M. McFatridge. The drive is $63 short of the 600 goal but is expected to reach it with continued solicitations this week and next. Women volunteers listed include Mrs. Gerald Morgan and Thelma Luse among others.
Mrs J J Burton 87 longtime Appanoose county resident died at her home Thursday evening after a brief illness She celebrated her 87th birthday the prior Wednesday Funeral services were held Saturday at Turner funeral home in Moravia with Rev L B Hawes officiating Burial was in Denny cemetery She is survived by six children ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren with numerous relatives and friends listed as pallbearers and attending singers from Ottumwa Seymour Cincinnati and Albia
Mrs White hosted the Kensington Club at her home for the first meeting of the year. Roll call invoked a household hint, year books were handed out, and new member Mrs Bernard Myers joined. Officers listed include Mrs White president and Mrs C A Turner vice president, with Mrs W B Scarcliff secretary and Mrs Er F Oehler treasurer. Mr and Mrs White plan a rock party for members and spouses Thursday evening.
Jerry and Zelda radio team from WHO will perform at the King theatre in Albia on October 17. The pair are heard on the Des Moines station during the Saturday night barn dance and other programs. Mr and Mrs Algis Derby were Albia shoppers Saturday.
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