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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
1
The article lauds the school band and orchestra and their director for a fine showing at the Newton district music contest. It credits students and teachers, notes parental sacrifice, and recalls local anecdotes about teachers and town life amid March gardening plans and community updates.
C M McFatridge state representative from Appanoose county sends a self explanatory letter to constituents via county press. He notes over 400 inquiries and telegrams all advocating lower taxes and government economy in all branches. He thanks constituents for letters and advice and urges continued vigilance for local interests.
Mrs J C McAdams died in Denver Colorado on March 24 at age eighty five after influenza led to pneumonia and heart failure. She lived alone in a spacious home. her husband died 25 years ago. Her daughter Ellen H Humphrey born in Davis county near Ash Grove Iowa, later lived in Unionville Iowa and ran a millinery. The family homesteaded near Crook Colorado before moving to Denver where Mr McAdams became a city civil engineer. He helped plot and beautify 280 acres near Wadworth Boulevard for Crown Hill Burial Park. he chose a family lot for burial. Ellen H Humphrey is buried beside him March 25, 1937. Mrs McAdams was sister-in-law of Mrs J J Hicks of Moravia.
A group of relatives gathered for a cooperative dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Orville Callen in Iconium to celebrate birthdays. Fern Callen Edward McCord Clarence Bain and Ralph Bain had upcoming dates in March and April. Guests included the Turners, McCord, Bain, and Coulson families with afternoon callers Grace Calhoun Gusty Coulson and Marie Coulson. Orville and Archie Callen plan to move to South Bend Indiana soon.
The Legion Auxiliary will convene at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening, April 6. Members are urged to gather and prepare for cleanup efforts, with local appeals for community tidying and support from Aunt Pearl of Washington, BC, who sent a card quoting a notable line about a home and a dog.
Advertisers tout the Union classified column to sell surplus feed livestock and machinery with rising demand. The cost is small and the section helps dispose of excess goods efficiently.
The Appanoose County tuberculin testing program, conducted with Dr. Parsons from Des Moines and financed by Christmas Seals, covered 718 people from Moulton Moravia Exline Numa Mystic Plane and rural schools. Of all, 69 students and 17 adults were reactors, 72 X rays were read, and no active TB cases were found in the Moravia group.
The next Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be held at the school building Monday evening April 5 at 7 30 o clock. Election of officers is on the agenda. Entertainment includes School Band selections piano solo Georgiana Winslet and more from Primary Grades. Musical numbers feature Donald and Lyle Jones Marilyn Broshar Maxine Smith and Jimmie Albert. Selections by Novelty Wind Quintette.
The Theo Thompson family plans to leave early next week for Washington state to make their home. Mr. Thompson expects employment in the fruit industry in Wenatché Valley. The family stores furniture and visits relatives in Jennings, Kansas, en route and plans to visit a sister in Washington after arrival.
Carriches Sunday School opens at 10 a m with morning service at 11. Junior C E meets at 2 30 p m and Senior C E at 6 30 p m. No prayer meeting this week due to revival meetings at the Methodist church. F C Scott pastor.
Local residents report moves to new homes and movements of families. Mr and Mrs J D Minnes relocated to the former J H Rice residence. Mr and Mrs Harley Ashby hosted the Thursday Bridge club with prizes won by Charles Hiatt Mrs Thelma Luse and Cloyd Pester. The Lasek family from Oxford Junction visited the Blackman home en route to Seymour for a weekend with relatives. Mrs F A Reich returned from Des Moines after six weeks with her son Keith and wife. Rev and Mrs W F Boston and son Bobby visited Forrest Main, who had assisted in a two week meeting. Mr and Mrs J F Albert moved household goods to Ottumwa and Jean Shirley Jimmie will stay with grandparents until school ends. Rev and Mrs F C Scott Harriet Floyd Scott Mrs John Dille and Mrs Zell Callen attended a United Brethren mid year conference in Des Moines. Charles Curtis, a fine eight pound baby boy, was born to Mr and Mrs Preston Hiatt in Moravia. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton rejoiced as their first grandchild arrived. Mr and Mrs Juin Angel and their grandson from LaGrange Wyoming arrived last week for a visit at the Saithbury home and at FOP Hawk Jones. Angel is a brother to Mrs Hawk and Mes Smithbury, with plans to stay about six months.
The Church of Christ Bible School begins at 10 a m with Mrs Nellie Utterback as superintendent. A song service and communion follow at 11 a m then a sermon at 11 15 on The Spiritual Significance of Baptism. Ladies Aid meets all day Wednesday at the church with dinner at noon.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal and Wesley Chapel schedules list worship, Sunday School, and Epworth League events. Over 160 youth attended the Epworth League rally with games and refreshments after services. The revival meetings continue this week with 18 forward in the meetings and sermons announced each evening. CHAS. L. ELLIS, Pastor.
Iconium circuit holds morning worship at 11 o clock with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and 10 a m led by Pearl Hiner Ralph Spencer and Wayne Thompson respectively. Evening service is tied to the Epworth League. A Sunday School board meets Saturday night at the parsonage. J W Stine is the pastor.
Revival services at the Moravia M E church continue this week with added interest. An announcement will be made later in the week about whether meetings will run after Sunday. Tuesday sessions drew many youths from surrounding communities for Epworth League. After an inspirational service leaders enjoyed a social in the church basement. Rev Kocher of Unionville conducts song services each evening. Pastor Rev Eltis delivers evangelistic sermons.
James G. Hamilton a prominent Goodland businessman and pioneer of Western Kansas died after several strokes. Funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church. burial in Goodland cemetery. Born Moravia Iowa, he was 65, married Ethel Houston in 1896, widow since 1934, daughter Lor raine Galbreth, granddaughter Jeanne Lucile Galbreth. Survived by brothers George Otte Grover and others. Active in Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. church member.
Speculation on the person called Who When Ihat week centers on professor Wm Harwood of Moravia school circa 1899. P K Horner favors Harwood, noting the Moravia school occupied a building later used by Winsler Produce House, which burned almost ten years ago.
Miss Goldie Glor of Miller school earned fourth place in the Appanoose county spelling contest at Centerville High School last Saturday. Miss Lucille Coltrain teaches at Miller.
Richard Gardner, a Moravia high school senior, passed the United States Navy examination in Ottumwa on Monday. It is understood he will not be called before the next school year.
Mr and Mrs G T Harn plan to return to Moravia this week to make their home after living in Albia for about ten years The Harns are longtime residents and are known locally Friends are pleased to have them back in the community
Sunday March 21 in Buckeye Arizona Mrs Vosburgh celebrated a surprise birthday. While listening to the radio Mr and Mrs Vosburgh Ruby Whitehead and guests heard singing outside. Attendees included Lester Way Steve Martin Barbara Billy Spencer Wilson Bristol Floyd Haver Wayne Alberson Ralph Turner and families bringing refreshments and remembrances.
Allen Bolier, former Morsiia high school instructor, is reappointed as Atlantic High School manual arts instructor with a salary increase. He is recovering well from a two week illness. Mrs. Carl Johnson and Rev. Chas. L. Ellis hosted them over the weekend.
Christian Aid offers a meatless lineup for Wednesday April 7 featuring beef and noodles with potatoes beans cabbage salad hot biscuits and options such as onion soup and coffee in a community meal setting.
Moravia school instrumental groups earned a superior rating for the marching band and excellent ratings for the concert band and orchestra at Newton district competition. The marching band advances to the state contest in class, with hopes of performing in Iowa City on May 8. Under Owen Gould, the groups benefited from new oboe equipment and coach Albert Crocker’s drill expertise.
A State funded program partners with Iowa doctors to offer diagnostic and teaching clinics for crippled children. Dr Steindler coordinates with County Medical Societies to serve children 16 and under, free of charge, at Yorum Hospital Chariton on April 13 for Wayne, Lucas, Appanoose and Monroe counties, starting 8:40 AM.
The trustees of Taylor Towr fees meet Monday at the Community Center. Mr. and Mrs. HE Smith and visitors from Centerville joined Mrs. Smith's parents for a weekend gathering.
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