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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
4
A crowded newspaper calls a tight edition with extra pages or trimmed copy. The piece covers gas rationing actions by Ivan Walter returning unendorsed coupons, tire inspection record changes, and a Teens Scout Court of Honor update in Centerville with Troop 40 seeking eagle badges at 7:30 p m at the Methodist church and inviting community support.
Morning sessions of the Appanoose county rural teachers institute drew about 80 participants. W. B. Scarcliff, county superintendent, presided as L. E. Johnson led the meetings. Dr. Fred Cram led language studies and Miss Moore directed physical education. Both leaders teach at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Ravines Moravia’s teachers joined the PE class.
Lightning caused a blaze that leveled the hay barn on John Judge's farm northeast of Moravia. About 734 bales of hay and two loads of loose straw were lost, estimated at 1500 dollars, with insurers to partially cover the damage. A benefit at the Eastern Star hall Friday September 8 at 8 p.m. will aid the War Service fund for Schick General Hospital at Clinton. Ruby Dille urges public attendance.
Moravia school children have started a drive to collect warm clothing for Russian relief. Superintendent W. B. Searcliff says families may contribute clothing, shoes, bedding and overshoes. Students delivering two pounds or more will earn a free movie ticket for Saturday morning at 8 30 in Center ville or Albin. over 30 children have already claimed tickets.
Albert Brain 84 honored by family with a birthday dinner at his son Lester Brain’s home after arriving in 1888 from Cinderford Gloucestershire England. Attending Wednesday were Mrs Sidney Helms Carlisle, Frank Brain Cheyenne, Fred Brain Chugwatels Wyoming, Earl Brain Henrie Gertrude Brain Washington DC, Annie Brain Des Moines, and Jonathan Chase Russell.
W R Whitfield will lead discussions on feeding care management and housing of poultry. Six meetings across Ames County are set for October 2 to 4 with sessions at Bellair Alvin Bartlett Johns townships Taylor Douglas Caldwell and Washington townships at listed farms and times.
A long list of social visits, weekend trips, and family gatherings across Albia Centerville Oskaloosa Ottumwa and surrounding towns highlights residents traveling to events visiting relatives and hosting guests including festivals in Albia and trips to Des Moines and Ames with many named families and individuals.
The Iconium Church of Christ led by Pastor Ruby I Jones lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Divine Communion and sermon follow at 11:15 a.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 8:00 p.m. Evening Service runs 8:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday for a youth series featuring themes like Praise and Love Makes the World Go Round.
The Church of Christ under Pastor Hastie schedules 10:00 a.m. Bible School with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Divine Communion at 11:00 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Sun day school officers to be elected.
Miller Baptist Church hosts Homecoming on Sunday October 1 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school followed by a basket dinner at noon. At 2:20 p.m. Forrest Main and son perform, then a message “The Adoption of Sons” and evening revival at 7:00 p.m. with the theme “The Prodigal Son.”
A War Manpower Commission and United States Employment Service representative said jobs vital to the war effort are available nationwide, with Moravia postings. The Centerville office cited critical manpower needs for ammunition, airplanes, and ships, and openings can be found at the post office Veach Drug Store Corner Cafe and Easter's Pool Hall.
Two Moravia troop 40 scouts Bill Harris and Boyd Paxston will receive tender foot ratings Thursday evening at the Appanoose district court of honor in Centerville. The event starts at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church with other Moravia awards.
Everett Morris spent five days with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Morris before departing September 16 for Camp Haan California where he is stationed.
Nearly 50 representatives of Rebekah lodges in Appanoose county met in Moravia Tuesday evening for the annual county meeting. Mrs. D. E. Bishop presided. A cooperative dinner was served at 7 p.m. Decorations featured garden flowers. Mrs. Alefea Yost attended to hear lodge work. A program followed the business meeting with Ellanor Sewell, Mary Ann Kriegermier, and Mystic lodge women performing a reading, vocal numbers, and a skit. Games and cards concluded the evening.
Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner hosted a Tuesday dinner honoring their son in law Sgt Howard Evans who will report Thursday to Lincoln Nebraska after a 30 day furlough. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pearl Broghar and daughter, Centerville. Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar and children. Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Georgianna. Mr and Mrs J H Schreiner. and Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter with children.
County officials set September 30 as the closing date for the 1944 alfalfa contest entries. Glen Birlingmair, county extension director, said three fields had been entered so far. To qualify for judging, entrants must send name address and field size to the Appanoose Farm Bureau office or the AAA office in Centerville.
Fairview Sunday school honors all church servicemen with dedicated honor roll folders listing each name. Mrs Bert McKern notes the service flag dedication featuring gold names for every serviceman, including Clifford Pfannebecker Robert Sufficool Richard Main Max Hiner and others.
Moravia schools started hot lunches Monday under homemaking instructor Mrs Osa Cory and class members led by Supt W B Searcliff. Meals are balanced and served below cost. Week menus list Pigs in Blankets, Macaroni and Cheese, Meat Balls, Chicken and Noodles, mashed potatoes, and various salads with milk and bread. Call Mrs Cory or Searcliff with storage vegetable requests.
Moravia plans a door to door fund drive October 9 for the Appanoose county United War Fund. The $600 goal supports War Prisoners Aid United Seamen's Service U S O American Field Service Refugee Relief and other relief groups. Volunteers listed plan meeting at the McFatridge home Wednesday at 7 30 pm to organize.
Miss Maxine McGinnis and 3/c Herman Wood wed in a candlelit ceremony at the bride’s parents home near Hilton. The couple, both from Iowa, were attended by family members and honored with a reception. After a weeklong honeymoon, they returned to posts at Albia and Ottumwa Naval Air Station. Senior Girl Scouts visited the VanDorin home for a cucumber demonstration and social gathering.
Mrs. Kenneth Condra hosted a party for her son Wendell Condra marking his 8th birthday. Seven schoolmates attended as lawn games ran from 4 to 6 pm, with refreshments and a decorated cake. Attendees included Jerry Sharp Charles Scareitt Paul Wilson Jerry Coltrain Gibby Garratt Paul Woodward Billy Bishop Marion Condra and Wendell Condra.
Moravia school faculty were special guests of a Methodist Sunday school class in a cooperative supper Tuesday evening. After the meal a program and entertainment followed, with Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Lee Hiatt, and Mrs. Garnet McDonough in charge.
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason entertained Friday for Sgt and Mrs Howart F Evans on delay leave from Italy. Guests included Double Eight Club members. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra Mrs Cecil Coulson and Sgt Evans.
A daughter named Linds was born September 17 in St. Paul Minnesota to Ses and Mrs Thomas Donald Lawrence. Sut Lawrence, now at Ft Snelling, is noted as one of four engineers who surveyed the county years ago.
Carol Lee Day marked her fourth birthday Tuesday with daytime visitors at her parents home Mr and Mrs Jake Day. Afternoon guests included Sue Kuster and Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt. evening guests were Leila Day J T Day Miss Stella Albright Lee Hiatt Marilyn Ruby Cridle Shaugh and Ann Miletich. She received many gifts. Glee Cullen visited part of last week with her sister Mrs Harry Phillips and family.
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