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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
3
Fragmentary chatter covers garage sales and wanted items, plus a weather recall and a school dairy contest note. Mention of a piano, typewriter wanted, raspberries, and a few local names and places glimpse community classifieds.
Postmaster J D Minnes notes new rules for Christmas parcels to armed forces. Weight limit 11 pounds and combined length girth restrict parcels to standard box size. Only one package per sender per recipient allowed.
The Rev G M Talbott was returned to the Moravia United Brethren church for a second year by the conference held last week at Waterloo. Talbott and Moravia delegate W P Davis returned home Sunday evening. The Rev S A Fisher of Mystic accompanied them and filled the pulpit Sunday. Fisher, a former pastor here, has been assigned to the Lovilia church.
The E T C club met at the home of Mrs Curtis Burton on Thursday September 17 for its first fall meeting. A business session followed by a social hour featured refreshments served by Mrs Burton.
Local obituary notes the death of Thomas Jefferson Cane aged 79 at his home in Denmont on September 4, 1942. Born October 18, 1862 in Elkhorn Indiana, he lived in Nebraska before practicing law in Unionville Armour and Elmont. He was married to Berne Galenting and later Mary F. Hard, leaving a daughter and several relatives.
Moravia ended a long chapter by scrapping a World War I five inch gun obtained from Rock Island. The ordinance, weighing 12 183 pounds, was first set in 1984 and had stood in the northwest covey of the square herd area. Junk dealers from Centerville cut it up for transport. The Moravia American Legion helped secure the gun while its ownership remained with the government.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a county meeting in Orlando on Tuesday at the Legion home. A cooperative supper is planned at 7 pm. Members are urged to consider this an invitation and attend.
Dr. D K Orelup Moravia chairman announces USO drive October 12 to 17 in Appanoose County. Funds will support Salvation Army Greek War Relief British War Relief Prisoner Aid and other relief groups. Moravia's quota is 241.20 with Taylor township set at 125.
A Sunday noon dinner at Miss Anna Callen's home honored her brother William Callen as he prepared to leave Tusaday for military service. Guests included Miss Maris Keuslarich Vernsee er Ralph Prantebeckes Mr. and Mrs. Marve Lockman and William Callen's parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Callen.
Price Gideon and Mrs. Mary Denman of Los Angeles spoke during a wash trip to Winterset Spokane. Information is fragmentary but indicates a travel or social event involving these individuals and the mentioned places.
A garbled report describes a clandestine club linked to highway measures and a demand for payment and membership. It cites a speed test of 40 miles per hour and hints at an un-American attitude, with vague references to officials and a nascent organization.
Mrs Leon Burns entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Miss Francis Argo, near Moravia, with over 60 neighbors and friends Tuesday afternoon September 16. The event featured a mock wedding, bingo and games, and the bride opened gifts for guests to see.
Carl H. Conley, recently returned from India, spoke at Moravia High School and the Methodist church about current problems in India. He described his journey from Bombay to New York, a voyage of nearly two months, and discussed civil disobedience and the untouchable casts in Indian society.
Moravia area Legionnaires are invited to the restoration service Friday evening September 2. Staff Sgt Harold Hoyer of the mountain regiment at Fort Wash. and Mrs Hoyer arrived on furlough for 15 days to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer southwest of town.
The library board announced a tag day on Saturday September 26 and an auction sale on October 1 in the community building to aid library funds. Various committees were named for sale arrangements, lunch, entertainment for children, candy and drinks, music, district allocations, and solicitation, with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock as general chair and U.S. Mangle listed as auctioneer.
Sunday schedule lists Church School at 10:00 with Mrs. D E Bishop, 11:00 Promotion Day led by teachers and pupils at Wealey Chapel 9:30 Worship with World Service theme led by Harry Phillipe. District Youth Rally planned at Fairfield Church 2:15 to 9:00 with Mr Victor Sherring as speaker. pastors and youth urged to attend.
United Brethren G. HM. TALBOTT, Pastor. Church School 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:50 a.m. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p.m. Evening Service 100 dollars per month. Prayer Meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Mr. Gardner coaches at Columbus Junction. Centerville army report. Mrs Jeanie Fleming of Fremont and others visited R. R. Pennington home. Gary Pfannebecker returns to Davenport Iowa after a cat.
Moravia residents were urged to gather scrap metal for a national drive aiding the war effort. Tommy Main, now in Great Lakes Navy boot camp, and local leaders including John D. Veach urged every ounce be collected, sold, and reported, with the American Legion coordinating town efforts and newspaper drives lasting to October 17.
A. M. Pennington 81 former Moravia resident died Sept 17 at Lutheran hospital Des Moines after two year illness and eight weeks as patient. Funeral Saturday at Miller Memorial United Brethren Des Moines. Burial in Moravia. Survived by son Roscoe Moravia son Elmer at home daughter Kathryn. another daughter Bernice died in infancy. Burial procession included Elmer Pennington and several relatives from Moravia and nearby towns.
Virginia Arlene Frame married Donald Clark in a Sept. 2 ceremony at Rev. George Swan’s home in Unionville Missouri attended by Viola Clark. The event was announced amid a roundup of local visits and community notices involving the Frama, Clark, and Hiatt families and area residents.
Moravia public school launches a new student requisition system for purchasing articles. Merchants must not sell to the school without a requisition order. Superintendent William E Young says bills require a requisition copy and must be presented by the first of the month.
Donald Dowd son of Clarence and Mrs Dowd leaves Moravia for Washington D C to report for duty with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Moravia area notes several locals now serving in federal and military roles as community members gather for visits and farewells.
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