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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
3
In a rambling postwar column, a family recalls a pet cat named Roscoe and a fateful drive that shook morale. They pivot to tales of maneuvers in Louisiana, Army training, and reflections on defense, censorship, and wartime politics as readers share anecdotes and opinions.
George Hlazinn 31 of Rathbun died when his car struck a Milwaukee local freight train at a crossing on the southeast edge of Rathbun. The car was dragged a short distance before the train resumed movement. Hlazinn was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville where he died from chest injuries and blood loss. He was en route to Rathbun to meet relatives planning a wedding ring purchase for his fiancée. He was born March 10 1910, a coal miner and member of St. Anthony’s Church. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers.
Donald Jones son of Mr and Mrs Ben Jones is hospitalized at Albia after a timber accident on the Ralph Shellquint farm northwest of Moravia. His large toe was severed by a glancing axe blow while trimming a tree, and he was rushed to Minera Albia hospital around 3 30 PM Monday. He visits relatives and attends local community events as he recovers, with notes on Red Cross efforts and local hospitality.
Moravia youths Hellyer and Earnest Garner arrived at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station near Chicago after a path via Ottumwa and Des Moines for exams. They will undergo six weeks of preliminary training before selecting Navy service schools or Fleet duty, with Great Lakes handling a large share of enlisted personnel.
Local schools must collect a federal admission tax as part of the defense program. Students face 2 cents plus 8 cents federal tax with adults paying a higher rate. rural eighth graders pay 2 cents tax on complimentary tickets. Schools plan separate student seating to apply the 10 percent rule where needed.
Mrs. Gay Armstrong died of a heart attack in Waukee Iowa Friday. Funeral services were held Monday. Mrs. Ralph McDonough of Moravia aided by relatives and returned Monday evening. Armstrong had visited Moravia several times and knew many Mora via people.
The WMA of the United Brethren church met at Mrs. Oshler's home led by Mrs. Main with theme I Believe the Bible to be the Word of God. Activities included hymn How Firm a Foundation scripture prayer solo by Mrs. Eckman reading and remarks by Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Forrest Main. November study on the book of John to be led by Mrs. Dille.
Get acquainted with your teachers at P T A on Monday evening Oct 20 at 7 30 Social time and refreshments Alvin Donahoo vocational agriculture instructor Earlar Is and Delbert Donghoo junior college student Centerville spent the weekend here with their parents Mr and Mrs A W Do 0 Mrs George pene and grandson Ronald Jones Unionville ate Wednesday with Mr and Mrs harles Coffin and failed another jaunt Mrs H H Pabst
Local Red Cross chairwoman Mrs C M McFarridge announced a field canvass beginning Thursday afternoon to support the drive. Workers selected from several districts will contact residents, with county aim set at 5000 dollars and proceeds used locally for home service, emergency relief, junior programs, first aid, disaster preparedness, and other community needs.
Rev and Mrs W G Lagle departed Tuesday for Davis City Iowa where Rev Lagle will conduct a revival in the Church of Christ. They expect to be in Davis City about two weeks.
At the Mora chapter meeting D. E. Bishop was installed as Associate Matron to fill the vacancy created by the resignation and removal of Mrs. T. J. Zike from the community.
The Class Nine of the Methodist Sunday School announced a chicken roast to be held at the church this Thursday evening. Proceeds and full details were not available in the readable text.
Maple Grove will host four programs and a box supper Friday evening. Phyllis Arnold, teacher, organizes the program at Enon School on October 28 at 7 30 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. special music by Jadine Laws.
N. R. Ward, Moravia merchant, has purchased the Moravia Bowling Alleys from Rex Firkins and took possession last week. The interior is being redecorated and the alleys will be put in first class condition for play.
Bertha Hindman 59 wife of Wallace Hindman died Sunday at University hospital Iowa City after a three day stay. She was daughter of Jacob and Mary Gray and survived by husband two sons Russell Albia Harold at home five grandchildren and one brother. Body to Turner Funeral Home Moravia then Hindman home with services at 2 pm conducted by Rev A M Malcolm. Burial in Oak View cemetery Albia.
Sunday visitors joined Mr and Mrs Charles Fox at Bloomfield for a celebration of Mrs Foxs 74th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs J C Martin with children, Mr and Mrs Dean Martin and son, Mr and Mrs C Stauber, Mr and Mrs Forest Goran with daughter, Mr and Mrs Harold VanKarif with children, Ruben Loney and son, Mrs Dora Milton with daughter, Mrs Pearl Selman Kate Nannie and Pearl McCrory and Arthur Points. The birthday occurred on Friday.
Several soldiers and at least one navy man arrived in Moravia this week for furlough visits. Names include Smith Tharp and family from Quantico Virginia staying with U. O. Main, Paul Burns from Rolla Missouri with his mother Mrs. Burns, Francis Johnson from Rolla with his father Ed Johnson, and Roscoe Day from Camp Claiborne Louisiana with his father J. T. Day. Johnson and Day recently returned from maneuvers in Louisiana.
Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren church elected officers at a reorganization meeting. Rosemary Main was named president, Mary Ray vice president, Othe Lee Du Vall secretary, Ardis Hagerman treasurer, Betty Hiatt stewardship secretary, and sponsor Mrs. George Talbott. Meetings will be held the first Monday evening each month.
The Kensington club met at Mrs. John Johnson's home last Thursday afternoon with roll call of incidents from the Fall Festival. Mrs. G. B. Johnson reported on the festival and its community meaning. The club quartet sang two numbers. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson hosted a party for members and husbands. prizes awarded to Mrs. Harry Pabat and M. K. Blackman.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman entertained at a 6:30 dinner Friday in honor of Mrs. Robert Hoffman and Mrs. Dean Hoffman birthdays. Guests included Mrs. Robert Hoffman, Vivian, Bill and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hoffman and their Cincinnati children, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hoffman, Mrs. Thelma Luse and Harold Hoffman. The evening featured a game of rook.
Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis hosted the Home Builders Sunday School class of the U B church at the Davis home west of Moravia Friday evening with 25 in attendance. Games were played and refreshments served by hostesses. Mrs Margaret Harlan and Henry Stroh of Garden Grove were dinner guests with Mr and Mrs George Winsler. They visited other relatives nearby during the day.
A reception for Rev and Mrs George Talbott, newly appointed minister at the United Brethren church, will be held at the church next Monday evening. Each family is asked to bring a pie and their own table service for the evening fellowship.
Centerville District Commander Hol Hanson visited Baail Cowell Post for its regular meeting. After the business session he spoke briefly to attendees.
All high school presents Foot loose in three acts Thursday evening October 16 at 8:00 in the high school auditorium. The all-school cast includes Gene Lathen Emily Crow Helen Crow Hope Tarbell Dick Newby Mary Johnson Ruby Johnson Jack Milford Delphie Harrison Randy Cunningham Tom Robb Jenny Malloy Jean Veach Loyal Welch Miriam Walker Wilma Boardman Don Orelup Sanford Welles Jim Main and Nola Harrison. The Early family trip around the world leads to housework chaos as the children rule.
Wendell Cloyed son of Mr and Mrs Carl Cloyed of east of Mora will leave Moravia October 24 for Washington DC to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a clerk. He is to start duties October 27 after graduating from Moravia High School in 1936 and recent enrollment in the Elks training school for cadet flyers at Centerville. Investigators checked his character and record after he applied last summer. The appointment resulted in his FBI posting.
The Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home Tuesday in October. The group has received another call from the Knoxville veterans hospital seeking carpet rags. Anyone with material to donate should notify a member of the Auxiliary.
The Progressive club entertained women teachers from Moravia school and friends at a six o'clock Monday dinner hosted by Mrs. Wm. H. Young. Rook provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs. Vyron Truog. Guests included Mrs. Vyron Truog Mrs. Francis Miller Mrs. Gerald Morgan Mrs. Osa Cory Mrs. Wilbur Harris Ava Simpson Gail Sherrard Madge DuVall Martha Brash Ise yualen Rankin and Otha Lea DuVall.
Lathryn Argo and Delbert Donu boo, Moravia High School graduates now at Centerville Junior College, are cast in the Little Theater production You Cant Take It With You to be staged in Centerville on October 23.
Moravia's 61 member band heads to Fairfield Saturday for the 4A state marching event. Drum majors Jean Veach and four others lead. baton twirler Lois Argo competes solo. The group prepared despite poor outdoor practice by trimming drills while aiming for personal improvement over winning.
Members and friends of Wesley Chapel Methodist church gathered for the homecoming last Sunday. A large turnout attended the services led by the district superintendent Rev Sister Ottumwa. The day featured a morning program, a noon basket dinner, and an afternoon of talks and musical numbers.
Kenneth Condra a Standard Oil agent buys the Harry Tisue residence in Morgantown area. The transaction secures a house in a neighborhood described as part of the town’s aguthegat section. No further details on price or date are provided.
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