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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
3
The narrator notes a Sunday activity involving cutting press rag squares from used underwear and old garments in cold weather. He reflects on learned tricks, buttons still attached, and the odd satisfaction of crafting from worn clothing while musing on timing, warmth, and the small pleasures of a quiet afternoon.
Moravia and surrounding area report two local youths join the U S Army. Trenton Mericle and James L Buckingham went with four others from Appanoose county to the induction center at Fort Des Moines on October 27 and will be assigned to a camp later. Buckingham was inducted at Fort Des Moines on October 21. his father, Leo Smith, is a World War I veteran who died years ago from service-related disability.
Anson Weeks and his band will perform at the Coliseum in Ottumwa for dancing on Friday October 31. Weeks previously held a fulltime job at the Mark Hopkins hotel in San Francisco for six years and also doubled on radio. He has played at top spots including Waldorf Astoria St. Regis Roosevelt Edgewater Beach Stevens Aragon Meuhlebach and Trianon venues in major cities.
The Mothers Study Club will convene Monday evening November 8 at Mrs Rollie McDonough's home with Mrs Chester Broshar leading the program.
The ship sails at sea as darkness hides lights yet life aboard continues. Searchlights sweep the sky while a plane tries to break free but cannot. A lone pin of light ahead marks the leader as the crew keeps the can underway and the watch begins.
Mrs. Alice Hawk of Mt. Ayr and her son John Jey hosted visiting relatives for the week end at the Wilson home. John, now in the United States Air Corps for three years, recently returned home. A cooperative air honor was given at the Wilson residence with Mrs. Margaret Harrison and her son John of Davenport as guests. Attendees included Frank Hawk and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawk and several others.
Carl Cloyed announces a dispersal sale of registered Jersey cattle to be held on his farm 2 1/2 miles northeast of Moravia on November 10. Extra fine cows from outstanding blood lines will be offered, along with some live stock and machinery.
Christian Aid lists Swiss steak gravy mashed potatoes sweet potatoes vegetable salad pickles jelly coffee. Mrs John Callen and Mrs Zell Callen Rand Penn visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Freeman and family at Creston on Sunday.
The M. A. District Institute will be held at the church here on November 12 with Mrs. Emma Patrick of Albia as district leader. An all day session is planned.
Donald Lockman Troy Lockman and George VanDorin have been transferred from Port Townsend Coast Guard Station Washington to Treasure Island San Francisco California their new address is Captain of the Port Co. Treasure Island California
Albert Brain notes a newspaper item from England dated Oct 3 shows large defense fund figures. Last week 10,157,297 pounds raised from Savings Certificates and Defense Bonds plus Post Office and Trustee Savings Bank deposits, with year two totals over 510 million pounds. Savings groups reach 220,891 in England and Wales and 12,181 more in Scotland. Exchange about $4 per pound.
The Legion Auxiliary announces Doughnut Day Fridays with doughnuts delivered to orders placed by calling any Auxiliary member.
The Library Board expresses appreciation to the community for support of the Library Benefit and thanks merchants and others for donations and help. Several local residents are noted for family events, hospital stays, and travels, including Roy Argo’s newborn son Kenneth Jay and Wendell Cloyed starting work at the FBI in Washington D. C.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion is arranging an Armistice Day program to be held at the school building at 11:00 o clock on November. Further details will be announced later.
A farewell party for Trenton Mericle was held at his parents home near Centerville. He left Friday for a medical exam in Des Moines ahead of selective service. The gathering honored his life with hymn singing and Victrola numbers. Many Darby Sunday School members attended along with church ties to the First Baptist church in Centerville. Refreshments consisted of candy and apples as friends offered best wishes for his away period.
At 10 00 a m Church School led by Carl VanZante superintendent and at 10 50 a m The W M A will lead the service 6 39 p m C B led by Mary Ray 7 80 p m Evening Service Everyone welcome to these services
Church schedule lists worship service and Sunday school with Missionary Sunday activities at LeRoy and Wealey Chapel, plus junior choir, youth fellowship, and district meetings. Notices urge quarterly conference in Moravia, county group meeting in Unionville, and Dr. B Stanley Jones event in Ottumwa. Appeals for Iowa Wesleyan college gifts.
Ellen Broshar daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar was crowned Carnival Queen at the library benefit carnival at the Community Building Saturday evening. Mayor D K Orelup placed the crown. More than 600 attended to support library funding. The event featured Farm Orchestra performances, a variety of acts, and a U S Mangle auction that raised a substantial sum for library expenses. Credit goes to library board members for organizing and running the carnival.
Funeral services will be held at Turner Funeral Home here Thursday at 2 30 p m for the late Mrs Henry Free who died at her daughter s home in Council Bluffs Burial will be in Moravia cemetery Mrs Free was well known in the Moravia community where she had lived for many years Details about her death and obituary will likely be available later time
Gus Tisue was initiated into the third degree of Masonry at the Hall of Antiquity Lodge in Mora last Thursday evening. Refreshments followed the degree work. Mrs. John Dille entertained. Eighteen members of the primary class attended a Halloween party at the United Brethren church parlors Saturday afternoon. children in masks played season themed games. A cooperative dinner was planned by ladies including Mrs. J. W. Halden, Mrs. F. A. Reich, Mrs. C. E. Wingler, George Firkins, Maxine, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Bert Meadows and Mrs. Don Pettibone for Mrs. J. E. Sharp. Mrs. M. E. Blackman and Mr. M. E. Blackman welcomed a new grandson, Kenneth Mark Blackman, born at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Scott and son Ronald of Des Moines visited H. K. Smith, and Mrs. Birdie Main and son Herbert, with several others, visited Mrs. Glen Fowler and family at New Sharon. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith of Albion spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Smith.
School programs set at Iconium and Milton with box suppers and evening events. Clarence Sheldon teaches at Iconium, Virginia Gibbons leads Fairview program with supper at 7 30 p m on Thursday night November noting event date.
A long list of names including Navy figures such as E G Firkins, Richard Sufficool, Stanley Sufficool, Kenton, Burns, Archie Martin, Robert Sufficool, Harold Fogle Song, Morris, Main, Easter, Lathen, Matherly, Rhee, Tharp, Hellyer, Garner, Burdell, Boyer, Burns, Case, Boyd, Day, Martin, Hiatt, Hawk, Johnson, Mason, Blumer, Proctor, Boardman, Moffatt, Wilson, Stocker, Buckingham, Mericle, Vandorin, Lockman, Troy Lockman. request note to report any omissions.
About a year has passed since the Food Stamp program began in Appanoose County. An education drive by the Surplus Marketing Administration informed local food dealers on program rules. Most dealers followed regulations. some violated them and faced loss of participation and potential fines or imprisonment.
In memory of our daughter and sister Ilma Daphen Pennington who departed life October 27 1936. Evening shades fall and we sit alone with aching hearts wishing you could come home. Days of sadness still come with tears, memory keeps you near though you are far away. Mr. and Doris Marie Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Freddie McKern VanDorin and their son have moved to Centerville. Mrs J L Jones moves into her uncle W T VanDorin home to help with the residence. Kathryn Bullard and her niece Nance Clark reside with Mrs Jones at the VanDorin home. Mrs Mary Sleater spent time with them and A O VanDorin visited from Albia.
Moravia School Marching Band delivered a strong showing at the state contest in Fairfield last Saturday, securing a Division II placement amid tough competition from larger towns. Class A saw Fairfield win with Albia and Knoxville in Division II, while Class C crowned Donnellson in I and Wellman in II. A wet field challenged bands during the event.
The Rebekah lodge met Monday evening at the I O C F hall for the regular monthly session. Miss Zenia Flint, delegate to the State Assembly, reported on the Ft. Dodge meeting. Guests from Centerville included Mrs. Lula Everman, district deputy president, Mrs. Selah Flint, and Miss Ellen Banks. Refreshments were served after the business session, then a social hour.
Local residents faced a sharp cold snap after a windy rainy spell. Temperatures fell to about 20 degrees Monday night, with relief expected Tuesday night and more cold weather or snow possible as Wednesday morning reports came in.
The W S C S met in the Methodist church parlor on Wednesday October 22. Devotions were led by Mrs Harris hymn For the Beauty of the Earth scripture the Parable of the Sowers meditation by Mrs Chester Droshar prayer by Mrs Wilbur Harris program on The Power That Brings Harvest Home led by Mrs Howard Smith The Migrant is Our Neighbor led by Mrs Blumenatock The Indian is Self Reliant led by Mrs D E Bishop The Farm Youth is Industrious led by Mrs D K Orelup A Good Farmer Abroad Helps the World Security led by Mrs Paul Bros har.
Mrs Ray Harris hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring her mother Mrs Birdie Main on her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Brown and daughter Osa of Iconium Mr and Mrs Eugene Main of Centerville Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler and daughter Lois of New Sharon Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Dwight and Herbert Main.
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 F M announced for Monday night November 3. All brothers urged to attend. O A Burton W M. Rev and Mrs A M Smith returned home last Friday after visiting three daughters in Iowa and Des Moines with their son Rev H A Smyth and family.
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