Navy Day drive and scrap collection plans noted in Moravia
J L Palmer, head of Ottumwa navy recruiting, reports a large drive ahead of Navy Day October 27, with American Legion cooperation. Moravia and Taylor township join a county wide scrap holiday Friday October 28, replacing Sunday plans. Drivers urged to conserve rubber and ready scrap for trucks Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Palmer
United States Navy
Ottumwa
American Legion
Navy
Almer
Moravia
Moravia Union
Scrop
Taylor Township
Evryone
Moravia Theft Report At School Event Attended
Thieves took advantage of a school event to steal from four cars parked near the store. Bailey said investigators will review morning patrols and lease records to determine exactly what occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Thia
Moravia FFA Boys Shuck Far Boxe Nash Team Feature
An Moravia high school Future Farmers of America unit led by a local instructor and Elbert showcased a corn shucking effort. The event highlighted community helpers and a dedication to agricultural education amid a busy school season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA. Boys
Shuck
FAR
Boxe
Nash
Moravia
America
Ava
Johny Sende
Elbert
All Children Visit Mrs Elsie Coltraine
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mrs Elsie Coltraine and several names including Mrs Gay of Moulton and Mr and Mrs Josa Want. References to Brace Ngan, Rockford, Delmar appear as scattered names without coherent events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Coltraine
Mrs. Gay
Moulton
Josa
Brace Ngan Alten
Rockford
Roberts
Delmar
Local council meets amid talks on gravitation and GEE work
A fragment indicates a meeting where Frank and Linda attended discussions about a yearlong project. The text references Ca and GEE related work and penal aspects, but details are unclear. Further context is missing to finalize specifics.
Moravia Plans Scrap Holiday Fund Drive
Moravia will observe a scrap holiday as the Moravia township conducts a United War Fund drive. The campaign, run by Br Taylor, targets slightly under quota but aims to push over the top with a late week canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Moravia
United War Fund
Moravia War Fund Drive Set to Raise 250
Dr. D. K. Orelup, chairman, announced Moravia in Appanoose county will seek a 250 dollar share of the United War Fund this week. Orelup prepares canvassing plans for both business and residential sections of the town as part of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
United War Fund
Appanoose County
D. K. Orelup
Orelup
Township fund drive totals and personnel listed
O A Burton reported this morning the township quota at 125 dollars, with 198 dollars cash raised plus scrap metal donations. Assistants include Jess Hiner Biddle Grover Easter Frank Gladfelder Showers J R Callen Theo Miller Coulson BH R Scott Ivan Harsh New Hope Carl Coffin Chester Sanders Denny Walter Scott Grant Tadlock Maple Grove Waren Duvall Homer Utterback White Dove. Funds go to multiple relief organizations including USO Salvation Army Greek War Relief and more. Appanooge county aims for 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Burton
Burton
Jess Hiner
Biddle
Grover Easter
Frank Gladfelder
Showers
J. R. Callen
Theo Miller
Coulson
R. Scott
Ivan Harsh
New Hope
Carl Coffin
Chester Sanders
Denny
Walter Scott
Grant Tadlock
Maple Grove
Waren DuVall
Homer Utterback
White Dove
U.S
Salvation Army
Bri ‘Ay Relief ‘Society
War Prisoner's Aid Committee
Russian War Relief, Inc
Queen “Wilhemina ‘Fund
United
Many Masons Attend Simultaneous Meeting Across Lodges
A statewide simultaneous Masonic lodge meeting was held Monday evening under the Grand Master. The patriotic program honored the United States flag and supported the war effort, with officers and members participating in designated rites and contributions announced to the lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E T C Club Meeting and Party Hosted by Mrs Veach
The E T C Club held a regular meeting on October 18 at Mrs. Albert Veach’s home with all members present. George Firkins led entertainment while Mrs. Lee Ry box, Mrs. Frank Lotioner, and Mrs. Hanis Sou ware assisted. Six tables of games were played and high scores noted with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Rollgall
George Firkins
Leery Box
Prank Lotioner
Hanis Sou Ware
Lee Hiatt
Fred Hammond
Mrs Howard Carson Hosts Friends in Afternoon Gathering
Mrs Howard Carson entertained friends on Saturday noon with a luncheon at her home. Guests included Mrs Lawrence Roland and Mrs A. Dba, with others from the community joining the hosted event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard Carson
Areon
Ori
la Fursta
Bea A
Hanond
Mra
Lawrence Roland
Rs. A
Dba
Dona
Ie Otros Ehmont
She Close
DuVall Family Hosts Dinner Birthday Anniversary
C D DuVall entertained guests at a family dinner celebrating Mr Duvall's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson and Guldren of Blakes Par, Mr and Mrs Bill McNabb, Mr and Mrs Bares B DuVall, Mr and Mrs Forrest Wen and family, Mrs Otha Lee Duvall, and Steve Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. DuVall
Nono Dinnee Stalvenger Norng
Duvall
Pal Wilson
Guldren
Blakes Pares
Bill McNabb
Inpaale
Bares B DuVall
Forrest Wen
Otha Lee Duvall
Steve Brown
Fight in the Fight Clifton F Boardman Promoted
Clifton F Boardman stationed in Australia has been promoted to sergeant based on work received by his parents Maurice and E Boardman. He previously managed the shoe department at J C Penney in Albia before enlisting in August 1941. Jay and Tom Main of the United States were mentioned with furloughs and training plans. Rex Firkins, son of George and Mrs. Firkins, enlisted in the navy and will report to Des Moines then a training station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton F. Boardman
Australia
Maurice
E, Boardman
Brompon
Boardman
J. C. Penney
Albia
Rex Firkins
George Firkins
United States Navy
Des Moines
Campbell Fete Celebrates Two Brothers and Brides
A Sunday dinner at the Aaron and Ted Campbell home observed a double wedding anniversary. Mrs Aaron Campbell marked 45 years of marriage, while Mr and Mrs Jake Campbell reached 39 years. A cooperative noon dinner, cake by Mrs Albert Veach, and visitors including relatives from Centerville Grundy Center Ottumwa and Unionville filled the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Ted Campbell
Aaron ' Campbell
Jake Campbell
Albert Veach
Aaron Campbell
Juke Campbell
Centerville
John. Temple
Delma June
Moravia
Lelia Dew
George
Thalena Katzer
Grundy Center
Robert Owens
Oskaloosa
Mra
Ed Hillard
Kathleen
Jim Williams
Ottumwa
Rosa Knight
Ben Knight
Unionville
War Stamp No 9 Grants Three Pound Value
War Stamp No 9 in the War Ration books will carry a weight value of three pounds for November 1 to December 16. Henry Adama executive secretary of the Appanoose county War Price and Rationing board announced today that industrial and institutional users may register for November December sugar allotments at the board office in Centerville from October 16 through November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adama
Appanoose County
Centerville Baginning
Moravia School Plans Radical Schedule Changes
Moravia school officials led by Superintendent Wallar H. Young announce a streamlined program to aid war effort while preserving standards. Students may be excused for corn picking or other farm work to ease labor shortages, with make up duties required. The district aims to end spring term by April 30, cut Christmas break to two days, and hold five winter school days, possibly adding Saturday sessions 8:30 AM to 12:80 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Board of ‘Education
Aomé
Wallar H. Young
Inca Tetter
Young
Athdat
Supt. Young
Church School and Worship Services for Missionary Sunday
At 10:00 a.m. Church School opens with Rally Day led by Superintendent Mrs. D. Bishop. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service honors Missionary Sunday. 6:80 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship. No evening service. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service for Missionary Sunday at Venatureh School with Harry Philips as Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D . Bishop
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Moravia Men Return From North Ireland
Sgt Walter Wilson and Sgt Max Martin recently arrived home for a 16 day furlough after serving with United States troops in Northern Ireland. They will return to the East Coast for officers candidate training. Martin visits his wife and four children, Wilson visits his wife and newborn daughter. Both are former members of Company G Centerville before transferring to another unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Max Martin
United States
Northern Ireland
Moravia
Wilson
Frank Battistone
Rathbun
Delmar Wilson
Martin
East Coat
Ireland
Centerville
Atlantic
Richard Veach Will Enter Army Service
Richard Veach arrived here Sunday from Alameda California for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John D Veach. He will return to Alameda later in the week for induction into the United States army after passing his final physical examination. He moved to California over a year ago and worked in the Alameda shipyards. Previously he was associated with his father in the implement business and is a Moravia High school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Veach
Alameda
Calif
John D. Veach
United States Army
Thursay
Richard
California
Moravia High School
Family Group Dines With Paul Broshar Household
Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar entertained a large family gathering Sunday with Henry Strohl daughter Mrs Margaret Harlan of Garden Grove and many relatives including Mr and Mrs Paul Strohl of Council Bluffs Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Judith Centerville Myra J H Schreiner and family P D Schreiner George Winsler Georgianna and Bill Wakefield Mr and Mrs Karl Hurliman and son Richard as dinner guests. Hurliman is a vocational agriculture instructor at Gordon and a former local teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Henry Strohl
Margaret Harlan
Garden Grove
Paul Strohl
Council] Bluffs
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Centerville
Myra J. H. Schreiner
P. D. Schreiner
George Winsler
Georgianna
Bill Wakefield
Karl Hurliman
Richard
Hurliman
Gorodon
William Free Rites Held Here Sunday
William H Free died Oct 17 1942 at age 78 years eight months eight days. Born south of Jeanium in 1869 he married Addie Miller in 1894 and had two children Irma Fern Massman and John David. other relatives listed. Funeral services at Turner Funeral Home Mora ine with Rev E L Pullman officiating followed by burial in Iconium cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ H. Free
John
Emily Free
Jeanium Hs O
Addie Miller
Drakesville
Irma Fern Massman
Centerville
John David
Christine Pierce
Richard
Paul Massman
Alpert Vickroy
Reta Haviyorsan
Argo
Mra
Frown
W. W
Roth la
Brones
Russell
Beaides Saver
Conium
Turner Funeral Home
Moraine
E. L. Pullman
Iconium
Legion Auxiliary Plans Get-Together in Moravia
Moravia's American Legion Auxiliary announced preliminary plans for a mothers sisters wives and daughters of service men get-together to be scheduled in the near future following Tuesday night unit meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
American Legion Auxilery
Fairview Program With Box Supper At School
Fairview school hosts a October 29 event at 8 pm featuring a box pie and candy supper with special music by Jessadine Laws and Peas. Ladies are asked to bring boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Fairview School
Jessadine Laws
Sheep Bite Infection Improves After Treatment
Guy Roberts was taken to a doctor Tuesday for treatment of an infection from a sheep bite. His condition is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Roberts
United Brethren Tablotts Pastor Sermon Series
Pastor Talbott of United Brethren Church invites all to daily services led by Miss Malen with the theme The Surrendered Life. Schedule includes 10:00 a.m. worship, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 7:30 p.m. prayer, and 4:00 p.m. evening service daily. The week features sermons on Grace, Christ’s death, and salvation with Women Only Sunday evening and Youth programs nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Schagl
Carl VanZante
Miss Malen
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Howard Evans joins U S Army Air Corps
Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner of Moravia announce their son in law Howard Evans of Fremont Neb has enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps He will report for duty late this week and attend an eight week training course Evans formerly worked as a linotype operator at the Moravia Union office and later as an operator and machinist in Fremont Mrs Evans plans to stay with her parents for an indefinite period while they store household goods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Schreiner
Moravia
Howard Evans
Fremont
Neb
Air Service
United States Army
Evans
Seven Leave For Duty With Army From Centerville
Seven local men left Centerville Monday with a contingent of 73 for Camp Dodge to begin army training. They had passed final physical examinations two weeks ago. Named are Jay B. Oehler Leo H. Housley Ralph E. Pfannebecker Jeasse A. Meyers Carl Merkle Ferrel L. Purvis and Donald E. Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Camp Dodge
Jay B. Oehler
Leo H. Housley
Ralph E. Pfannebecker
Jeasse A. Meyers
Carl Merkle
Ferrel L. Purvis
Donald E. Whitehead
Birthday party honors two local men at Lockman home
Thirty friends gathered at the Lockman residence Tuesday night to celebrate the birth anniversaries of J. C. Lockman and Rodger Gideon. Ice cream and cookies were served as gifts were exchanged, including a Stanton wrench presented by Lockman’s son Troy from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lockman
Rodger Gideon
Lockman
Troy
New York City
Don
San Francisco
Box Supper Planned at Maple Grove School
Maple Grove school schedules a box supper and program for October 26 at 6 pm. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Pies sandwiches and coffee will be served. Virginia Gibbons is the teacher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
At & Bim
Virginia Gibbons
20th Century Club Holds Second Meeting in Local Notes
The Twentieth Century Club held its second gathering of the year Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs J H. Schreiner Roscall answered with a session on the states and capitals of Central America. Mrs C M McFatridge contributed an article on Caribbean nations and Mrs Tom Cameron spoke about The Golden Storehouse. Clara Corbin was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
J. H
Roscall
Central America
C. M. McFatridge
Evening School To Feature Soldering
Moravia adult evening school will present soldering instructions at the regular session Thursday night at 8 o clock. John Gashwiler, vocational agriculture instructor, announced. Those with soldering projects may bring work to the high school and work under supervision. Future meetings will cover additional topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John Gashwiler
All Merchants To Close For Scrap Holiday In Mora via
Moravia and Taylor township declare a Scrap Holiday on Thursday October 22 with all Moravia shops closed except 4 to 6 PM. Four pickup trucks scour the town for scrap while six more trucks collect township wide. Trucks depart Swift Co poultry house at 8 AM. Volunteers urged. high school students to work, FFA leading. Some scrap planned to be sold to Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D, K. Orelup
Moravia
Iowa
Taylor Township
Paul Broshar
Plana
Swift & Co
Broshar Haa
Moravia Future Farmers of America
Broshar
Centerville
Moravia Plans Crapp Holiday Celebration At City Park
Moravia will celebrate its crap holiday on Thursday with a Moravia high school band concert and an address by Mayor D. K. Orelup at 3 p.m. at the city park. Collections of scrap should be nearly finished by then, and stores will reopen for two hours after the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
D. K. Orelup
Scrap drive aims to boost war production in Taylor township
Des White, chairman of salvage activities, and Broshar urge farmers to cooperate with school directors and collectors. They stress a hard but hopeful effort to gather scrap, noting the October 18 drive was canceled late but served as a warning and should lift county pride if conditions stay favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cighness
Des White
Taylor Township
White
Broshar
Family Surprises Milo S Foster On 70th Birthday
Milo S Foster celebrated his 70th birthday with a cooperative dinner at his Moravia area farm home. Family members gathered including his grandson Sgt Walter Wilson just back from Northern Ireland, joined by daughters Amy Wilson Gail Stites and Josephine Lindley and many relatives from Moulton Centerville Exline Washington and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo S. Foster
Moravia
Sgt
Walter Wilson
United States
Northern Ireland
Mr. Foster
Foster
Amy Wilson
Gail Stites
Josephine Lindley
Moulton
Johnnie Foster
Ira Foster
A. W. Kincade
Ida van Dorin
Centerville
Ted Broshar
Robert Foster
Russell van Dorin
Judy
Clifford Foster
Mabel Corder
Dorothy Mccarthy
Justin
Washington
Sherry Dudley
Exline
Clyde Gladfelder
Alex Main
Jimmie
Kenneth Gladfelder
Men Invited To Legion Pitch Party
All men who enjoy pitching were invited to a Legion party next Monday or Tuesday the 26th, with details TBA.
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State “Department of Publicity
Tommy Main
Jay Main
Jay
Great Lakes
Tom
Oscar Main
Campbells
North Ireland
Mrs
Entertain Family Group
William
Legion Auxiliary
United Brethren Talbott
U. S. Army Air Corps
Army
20Th Century Club
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