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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
4
The Union thanks rural schools and town correspondents for two weeks of full representation and prompt mail. It urges teachers to keep sending items, warns about Halloween pranks, and calls for voter participation in the upcoming election while noting preparations for a Southern District press meeting in Osceola.
Maxine Smith presides over a Saturday carnival and rummage sale to aid the Youth Fellowship Society of the Methodist church. Activities include a fortune teller, fish pond, and refreshments. funds will furnish a room for their use at the church.
Funeral services for Mary B. Cowell 69 conducted by Rev Hastie in Moravia with burial in Moravia cemetery. Survived by three sons Glenn Floyd and Floyds wife, Faye Hudson, eight grandchildren and a step grandchild. siblings Estella Stroud Eva Lynch Maggie Hendershot John Garrett. Husband and Basil predeceased her. She was member of Church of Christ Gold Star Mothers American Legion Auxiliary Yeoman Lodge.
Mo gavia churches announce World Community Day to observe November 2 at the Church of the Nazarene. A service at 7 30 p m will unite all churches in a day of study on their responsibility for a just and lasting peace with the theme The Price of An Ending Peace.
The Iowa Farm Bureau will present war bonds and flag pictures this fall to farmers who harvest 100 or more acres of soybeans or 160 or more acres of corn for neighbors. County extension director Glenn Birlingmair said reports of harvests for others should be sent to the County Farm Bureau office before December’s end. County champions will receive a framed picture of Our Flag, with state champions earning $100, $50 and $25 war bonds.
The notice invites worship services at 10:00 a.m. with Bible School led by Winnie DuVall, 11:00 a.m. Divine Communion and Morning Worship on the theme As It Was in The Days of Noah, and a 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Christian Endeavor meeting.
United Brethren Church announces 10 00 a m Church School with Donald Jones as Superintendent and 10 50 a m Worship Service led by the missionary society. Evening Service at 8 00 p m and Thursday 8 00 p m Prayer Meeting.
L B Haws pastor leads services at Wesley Chapel with a 9:45 a.m. worship and 10:45 a.m. church school led by Virgil Dooley. Sunday features church school at 10:00 a.m. with D E Bishop as superintendent, a children’s meeting at 4:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 10 led by Mrs Blumenstock, a 6:30 p.m. Can-Do Fellowship, 6:45 p.m. senior fellowship, 6:80 p.m. membership training, and Friday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Everyone invited.
The Nazarene church in Jay lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. N. P. J, 7:30 p.m. Evening Service, and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study led by Pastor JAY 8S. PHIPPS.
The Church of Christ in Centerville will host Appanoose county Farm Bureau’s 26th annual meeting on Wednesday November 1 at 8 p m. Officers will be elected with two candidates per office on the ballot. Nominations from the floor possible. A resolutions report will be given. lunch will follow the business session. Mrs. Clart Morrison is the program chair.
Mrs Floyd Simmons and Mrs Hirjah Simmons hosted a layette shower for Mrs Ralph Jarvis at the Floyd Simmons home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs Marvin Gardner, Mrs Clell Blumer, Mrs Cecil Matherly, Harold Clark, Mrs George Robin, Erin Surs, EuVada Adams, and Gene Jarvis. A box supper and program are planned for New Hope school on Friday, Nov 8 at 8 o'clock. ladies are asked to bring boxes.
A schedule for a box supper and program at Iconium school on Monday October 80 at 8 p m invites ladies to bring boxes. Ardyce Hagerman titled teacher mentors the event. Mrs Charles Harvey of Springfield Mo visited family recently while Harvey recovers from arm injuries in Springfield hospital. ETC club hosted a rock party at Mrs Frank Lathens home with Mrs Lester Smith and Mrs Lee Hiatt assisting. Mrs Fred Hammond won high score in games.
Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin and daughter Judy K of Denver Colorado spent a two week vacation visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred VanDorin and other relatives. Mrs Frene Bower of Coon Rapids and son Arnold of Marshalltown visited with Mr and Mrs Jack Mc Donouth last week. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dean Hoffman near Bloomfield.
Taylor township Farm Bureau members were invited to a two in one masquerade party at the Moravia community building Friday evening. Guests were asked to bring sandwiches and pie for lunch and their table service. The event was set for 4 pm according to H L Hilton, a township director. Sunday visitors at J D Pence and Paul Spencer homes included Mr and Mrs John Spencer and family, Mrs Bertha Spencer and Mr and Mrs Jim Spencer of Albia, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Caster of the Foster vicinity. The Rev and Mrs L B Hawes and Mrs D E Bishop attended the Ot tumwa district annual meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service in O k k a loosa Friday. Mr and Mrs C M McFatridge and Bill were dinner guests Sunday with her brother R M Megrew and family at Sigourney, Iowa, and Mrs Guss Luse and Gerald and Mr and Mrs C Jones visited at the Vess Hiatt home Sunday.
Earl E. Rouse chair of the Monroe County AAA explains the bean meal program for soybean producers during a protein shortage. Eligibility requires marketed soybeans receipts, monthly or extended applications, and farm livestock counts. Certificates can be redeemed with established dealers for timely meal delivery under set aside allocations for late feeders.
Thespians present Tomorrow The World a Nadzi inspired German youth tale in the United States. Emil the orphaned son of a German thinker comes to live with his uncle Michael Frame a college professor. James Gow and Arnaud d Usseau wrote the play with Miss Ellanor Sewell directing. Cast includes Delmar Dowd Selah McDanel Wynona Perry Maxine Smith Arlene Arnold Robert Charles Gladfelder Helen Felton Norma Horstman Jon Harrison Louise Sawyer. A musical program starts at 7 30 p m and curtain rises at 8 p m.
Laura 8B Hilliard at Iowa State College led a women’s repair study in Taylor Chariton and Independence townships at Moravia community building. Topic covered wardrobe care including reweave patching and sweater darning. Cooperative noon dinner. Next session planned for late November on Home Recreation. Social notes list local visitors and bankers meeting attendance.
Moravia marks National Girl Scout Week October 29 to November 4 with a combined reception and investiture for newly formed Troops 1 and 2. Leaders Mrs Margery Tracy Miss Anne Sealey and Mrs George Winster with Mrs Wayne P Davis guide both groups through programs, outdoor activities, and community projects. The Senior Group plans a party Friday night and an outdoor breakfast Saturday, with Mrs W B Scarcliff chairing the troop committee comprising Mrs Zell Callen and Mrs Lee att.
Ensign James Sufficool U S N plans a 16 day leave with parents Mr and Mrs Glenn A Sufficool in Cedar Rapids after completing three months of operational training in Melbourne Florida where he specialized in fighter aircraft He will report to Norfolk Virginia LT James McCumber graduates Army Air Forces Bombardier School class 44 43 B at San Angelo Texas Also Moravia High School 1986 graduate whose parents are Mr and Mrs Harve McCumber of Iliff Colorado the announcement was received by his aunt Mrs Ezra Coltrain
Mr and Mrs Earl Purvis near Seymour report their son Sgt Oral Purvis was killed in action in France. He was born on a farm near Moravia and trained at Camp Chaffee Fort Dix and Texas A and M before going overseas July 1. He returned to duty after wounding on September 20 and died shortly after. He is survived by his wife Laura Bryant, his parents, a sister Thelma Darrah, a brother Harold Dean, and many relatives.
Mrs D E Bishop and Mrs Chester Broshar hosted the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting. A cooperative luncheon and business session followed a devotion led by Mrs W B Searcliff. Mrs Bessie Cameron reviewed Isabel Thorburn's missionary work in India as Christmas gifts were collected for a mission school and for Esther Hall in Des Moines. The group voted a $10 fine to the United War Service fund.
The United Brethren women's missionary society met at Mrs. A. C. Main's home for its regular monthly gathering. Lesson leader Mrs. E. Hawk guided topics from numerous members. A vocal solo by Mrs. Talbott and a responsive service opened the theme "An Appreciation of the Truth." Plans were made for the missionary institute at Albia United Brethren church on November 3.
The Double Eight club met Friday evening at Kenneth Condra’s home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Earl Boyer. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. T. J. Luse Harold Mason Mrs. Harold Mason and Emil Halden. Mrs. Clifford Pfannebecker returned from Camps Haun California where her husband Pvt Pfannebecker is stationed. The Pfannebeckers and their relatives were noted in social activity including travel and visits across Iowa and nearby.
Moravia drill completes its campaign with 608 raised toward the 3600 goal. Mrs C M McFatridge chair announces the Moravia drive is officially closed and notes Moravia joins Brazil Numa Plano Rathbun Udell and Unionville among towns meeting their quotas. County totals show 61 percent collected with Centerville reporting 73 percent and Taylor township at 98 percent of its quota.
Sylvan Vandorin of the coast guard ended a leave here and departed Saturday for the east coast after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vandorin and other relatives.
E G Firkins, a 27 year Navy veteran with a California home, wrote his father that floodwater covered his Florida house floor and soaked the washing machine during the hurricane. His family sheltered in a convent on higher ground as coconut palms broke, roofs were torn, and power later returned.
Christian Endeavor youth group of the Church of Christ raised funds to cover the church painting. Eugene McCrory announced Wednesday that about 100 people attended a Monday barbeque and entertainment at the Louis Schaffner home. The event netted $25.50.
Oct 31 is the deadline for July and August dairy feed subsidy payments. Applicants must file by that date. September and October payments will be issued later in November or December.
Mr and Mrs Dean Faber of Modesto announce the birth of a daughter Joyce Fay on October 17. Mrs Faber is Frances McGilvery of Albia and Mr Faber is the son of Reuben and Mrs Faber of Moravia.
Mrs. Von Tracy and co-hosts Norman Ward and Ralph McDonough guided a Progressive club gathering at the Tracy residence Thursday evening with Halloween decor and refreshments. High game scores went to Mrs. Chester Broshar and Gerald Morgan as part of the social.
Mrs Clell Blumer hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Marvin Gardner Friday evening. Games and contests entertained guests who named present and gift-givers including Mrs Gardner and children Yvonne Rita Jean and many relatives and friends. Several attendees sent gifts from listed households.
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