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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
5
A Moravia Union column recalls daily life under quarantine with lines about a sign being down and the family’s momentary restlessness. It discusses ambition, relief aid, and the pull toward better life, noting a school basketball fundraiser and a mayor’s swearing in.
E G Hawk of northeast Mo ravia was elected head of the Monroe County Soils Conservation association at the first meeting of township chairmen in Albia last Saturday. Arnold Anderson and Elbert C Martin were elected with Roy Darby as alternate. Hawk had chaired Monroe county corn hog committee.
Nan Meadows known as Aunt Nan, a pioneer of Appanoose county, died at Hiattaville home on April 5 1936 aged 90 years and 26 days. Born Nancy V in Hillsboro March 9 1846 she moved to the county 87 years ago with her parents. She married James M. Meadows in 1872 and leaves son Bert, Elijah Hiatt of Unionville, and many relatives. Funeral at Wesley Chapel Methodist on April 7 with Rev. Chas L. Ellis officiating. interment at Denny cemetery.
Class No 9 of the Methodist Sunday School will sponsor a cooperative Easter breakfast next Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. All families and friends of the church are asked to bring one dozen eggs. A devotional service will be held in connection with the breakfast.
A concise report notes a wine offered for sale at the Main farm south of the core area. The item is described as 0% Pure Bred Merete, presented on a Wednesday sale day, with Ath and related descriptors indicating location and context within the farm listing.
The W M A of the United Brethren will hold a Good Friday observance on April 10 at 2:89 oclock in the church. A wire Prayer program includes prayers for home mission work Africa and Puerto Rico meditations and a poem Good Friday with readings from Psalm 92. Attendees are welcomed.
AP dispatch reports J D Minnes former Moravia postmaster is expected to again fill the Moravia post office with Senator Murphy recommending him to President Roosevelt. Burdette Ward is named for deputy postmaster, both having passed civil service tests though no date for changes is announced.
Benjamin Wharton Cook born August 27 1834 in Covington Indiana son of Jacob and Lydia Cook dies March 31 1996 at 11 15 am at the home of his nephew John J Allem three miles north of Moravia Iowa Survived by six nephews and his religious life noted He lived in Van Buren County Iowa and Keosauqua before long residence in Monroe County Iowa He credited his longevity to hard work and a clean life He united with the Church of Christ in early life He had no children from two marriages and several siblings are named with spellings reflecting OCR errors
The Ulam family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness, death, and burial of Uncle Ben Cook and for the beautiful floral tributes.
Birthday dinner held Sunday April 4 honored Mrs W E McCrory with a table of ample good things. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wood Johnson, Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar, Mr and Mrs Ene Coffin and daughter, and Mrs Necro received many wishes.
Mary Anne Coltrain two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Coltrain died last Thursday at home in Moravia after several days illness. She is survived by 11 brothers and sisters and many relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday at 9 30 a m with Rev W G Lagle officiating.
The Youngker school crowns champions after a season of round by round battles. Seniors edge sophomores 29 8 while juniors and freshmen fall to upperclassmen. Teachers promise a surprise as the school battles faculty in a forthcoming game at 7:30 PM on April 8 with 10c and 5c admittance.
Dr Brooks, optometrist, announces installation of a modern instrument called the Keystone in his Tanterville office on the neat side of the square. The ad invites the public to inspect the new equipment and visit the office for examination and view.
A birthday dinner and surprise was planned and carried out at the J. T. Day home on Sunday. Mr. Day, celebrating his year, received gifts as relatives and friends gathered for a noon, cafeteria style meal.
Moravia high school commercial students excelled at the Iowa Southern Nine conference meet in Corydon last Thursday. In first year typing, Moravia won with 55 1/8 words per minute for 15 minutes, Ruth Johnson setting a 58 WPM individual record. Second year typing saw Moravia place second with 165 WPM average. Corydon led with 80.2 WPM, while Seymour won shorthand with 98.67 percent.
The U B church guild met at the parsonage in Ofterbotn with eight members and four guests. Harriet Scott presided and Osa Callen led the program A Tour of Our State. The May gathering will be a Mother Daughter meeting at the church.
An Upland Calif newspaper account reports Mrs Mildred Smith Hall died Thursday March 26 at San Antonio Community hospital from pneumonia after three weeks illness. She was 84, born in Moravia Town, moved to Upland 17 years ago, married Herbert Hall in 1921, and lived at 404 Ninth Avenue. She attended Chaffey college, active in Upland Methodist church and PTA groups, leaving six children Harold Cecil Chan ks Milton Dorothy Irva Sheldon Verne Doriss Elaine and Arther Clinton.
The Appanoose county committee in charge of the Soil Conservation program will be the same that guided AAA activities the past two years. Members re-elected at Monday meeting are L. M. Monroe, chairman. R. C. Wilson, vice chairman. P. A. Bair, committee man. H. M. Kerschner, treasurer. Leo Bowdish, secretary. Township committees are expected to be announced soon.
Clifford M. Hardie, vocational agriculture instructor in Moravia schools for two years, signs to head Chariton high school agriculture department for next year. He organized the Smith Hughes course, started the farmers night school, aided Farm Bureau and 4H, and helped plan Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute.
Fred Matherly, son of Mrs. Laure Matherly of Moravia, claimed the undisputed 118 pound All Navy wrestling championship at Long Beach Athletic Field. He defeated Charles Bonyea of Pensacola 8 to 0 in the fleet finals, securing his second All Navy belt after previously winning in 1884.
Surviving Mrs. Hall are her grief stricken parents Mr and Mrs C C Smith of Moravia Iowa an aunt Mrs W H Tuttle who held her in close affection and with Mr Hall and his mother Mrs A C Hall were with her during her last days an uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H M Tuttle Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Stone chapel on East Ninth street with the Rev Paul F Huebner pastor of the Methodist church.
A thank you note expressing heartfelt gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends in Moravia and California for their many deeds of kindness. The message emphasizes appreciation across communities and the support received.
CaVACHES announces Sunday School at 10 p m with M Hi Johnson as superintendent An Easter program is set for 11 o clock in the morning The evening worship hour is 7 30 P M Junior Endeavor meets at 2:00 P M Sunday The church pastor is F G Scott
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 a.m. with Superintendent Birdie Main. Communion follows at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. The ladies plan a meeting with Mrs. Pfannebecker next Wednesday.
The Methodist Episcopal church holds morning Easter worship at 11:00 with special music and an Easter sermon by the pastor. Sunday School at 10:00, Epworth League at 6:30, evening service at 7:80, and Wednesday study at 7:20. Eggs for the Methodist Hospital drive will be collected next Friday.
Teenium Circuit Fairview hosts Sunday School at 9 a m with Graver Easter superintendent. Easter service at 0 45 a m. Sunday School at 10 a m led by Vern Turner. Easter message at 11 a m. Ladies Aid plans an Easter program at 7 30 p m. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m with Lewis as superintendent. devotional League meeting after. J W Stine is pastor.
A Church of Christ announces Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. and Sunday evening at 7 30 in the bank building back room. Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 discusses Jesus Christ and Bible doctrine. Visitors welcome. large and growing attendance noted.
The annual Odd Fellow and Rebekah egg roast was well attended on Tuesday evening with over 44 people present. The local lodge members looked forward to the event each year and the games were enjoyed along with the social gathering.
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