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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
4
The Parent Teacher Association is preparing a year end play for the final meeting on April 27. More details will follow. C. M. McFatridge visited Albia Wednesday morning.
The U B Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Hammond's home. President Mrs. Louise Oehler presided with eight members and three guests present. The lesson on China was led by Mrs. F C Scott, assisted by Mrs. Ruby Dille, Mrs. Mary Dille, Mrs. Fred Hammond, Mrs. Ethel Blackman, Harriet Scott, and Mrs. Doris Main. Business followed, with plans for the Good Friday Day of Prayer and a social hour to close.
Father J J Ullem and J L Smith were in Albia Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Parcel of Centerville and Charley Parcel of Tooniam spent Sunday with Cecil Parcel and family. John Morrison Everett Mosier and families visited J J Ullem. Manford McCoy spent a day at Frank Spencer home near Knoxville. M R McCoy and son called on Jess Smith. James Long and J J Allem entertained relatives from Red Oak. Ottumwa business callers.
Center ville residents and guests are noted in a sequence of visits and travels. Dr D K Orelup and Mrs Fannie Hook of Des Moines appear alongside many local names. Dale Schreiner returns to Ottumwa after recovering from a bus wreck. Joan Black improves after treatment in Rochester. Rev Donahoo faces hospitalization and El Dorado Donahoo plans. Local families entertain guests and attend church, school contests, and Easter gatherings across Centerville, Moravia, Waterloo, Newton, Sigourney, and nearby towns.
Hiattsville mourners gathered Tuesday at 2 PM for Nancy Viola Laws's funeral conducted by Rev. Chas L Bilis. Mrs Jamita Dooley and Mrs Sylvia Hiatt sang, Evelyn Hiatt played the organ, and a bereaved son led the sympathy. Deceased had many relatives and friends in the community. Pallbearers included Erna Tucker, Limp Hiatt, Byron Hiatt, Frank Chambers, All Hiatt, Geo Johnson.
District Court in Appanoose County State of Iowa. Will filed March 30 1936 for Ant Eliza Boyer deceased. Final proof and probate set for April 80 1936. Interested persons may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to date. Howard D. Evans Clerk of the District Court. April 2 9 19.
The article outlines Iowa History Week themes from 1926 to 1936, noting annual focus shifts from Iowa Indians and pioneers to the Indian of Iowa and Black Hawk. It highlights sponsorship by the State Historical Society of Iowa and clubs, the centennial anniversary of Wisconsin Territory, and the week’s aim to spur interest in Iowa history.
The article traces Iowa History Week themes from 1938’s The White Tide Breaks to 1985’s Iowa in 1836, noting the 1836 Wisconsin Territory origin of Iowa governance and the Palimpsest March issue detailing early Iowa political history. It mentions distribution plans to high schools and clubs and lists local social activities and Easter observances.
Glove family learns of Myrtle Glove’s death at India Harbor Indiana as sister Mildred stays with the body. Mrs Glove departs on the night train from Morevig to attend the funeral.
Multiple classified items list lawn mower sharpening sewing machine repair and tool sharpening services. Also seed corn for sale rails oats and corn, Farmall with plows for sale, job seekers for Rawleigh routes in Missouri counties, Buff Orpington chicks and White Leghorn chicks for sale, lambs wanted, a Jersey cow with calf by her side for sale in Moravia Iowa, and radio repair services.
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