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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
4
The Church of Christ invites all to attend sermons at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Bible School meets at 10:30 a.m. and Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Ladies meet Wednesday afternoon with supper planned Saturday April 19. Donations welcomed. Boy Scouts and Christian Endeavor enjoyed an oyster supper last Thursday night.
The Missionary Convention is largely attended. Rev. Treverton Warren of Blakenburg preaches Thursday evening. Rev. Barker of Albia preaches Friday. Services start 7:30 with a half hour song service. Sunday School at 10 am. Preaching at 11 am and 1 pm. Epworth League at 7 pm. Special meetings all next week.
Dr Watts spoke at the United Brethren Church Sunday evening, urging believers to seek Pentecost experience and Holy Spirit fullness. Pastor D Winfield Thompson invites all to daily prayer and upcoming services as the temple should glow with the Lord’s light.
Centerville church events include a 16 a m Sunday School, 150 in attendance Sunday evening, and 82 Teoniem community youths. Miss Marjorie Rogers led, Miss Deloria Studebaker sang, Miss Margaret Baker spoke on older youth, with next Sunday led by Edgar McCord. Palm Sunday services at 2 p.m. Rev. Mataler invited. Boy Scouts meet 7 30 p m Saturday at the Christian Church. Fairview Sunday School 9 a m. Mrs Hutton acted superintendent last Sunday due to Mrs Foster’s illness. Mrs Foster expected back next Sunday. Morning worship 9 45 a m. evening 7 30 p m. Special services began Monday evening with Rev Thomas Howells assisting. Hilton worship 11 a m. evening 7 30 p m. Father and Son banquet at Grange Hall Friday 7 p m. J W Zerbe minister. Mr and Mrs Wm F Gaddis of the Levilla Press visited Union office. W H M S convention at M B E Church with Queen Esther girls. Census taking noted as challenging. No further Wormyn Like good ex a.
John W. Irwin was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Moravia town council after all newly elected officials were sworn in. Tadlock did not qualify as he plans to move to his farm. Prior officials Donovan, Carter, and others will continue in their posts.
Miss Mary Louise Blumenstock returned to Grinnell College Monday after a weekend at her parents home in Moravia. She spent most of spring vacation touring with the Grinnell College Girls Glee Club as flute soloist, appearing in eastern Iowa and Minnesota.
Eliza C McClonkie born May 28 1858 near Norwood Ontario Canada died March 9 1990 at her Albia home aged 10 years 10 months 2 days. She married Thomas A Dale on March 28 1877 and had seven children Thesa died at 12 and others include Mrs Lester Dale Ft Des Moines Ia Mrs Lewla Dale Albia Ia Mrs Anna E Smith Albia Ia Mrs Edith Criss New Sharon Ia Mrs Winnie Patterson Springview Nebr and Verna Dale at home. Two brothers survive James McClaskie Midland Ia and John B McClaskie who lived with her since husband’s death seven years ago. Eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She had declining health for years and died after a bout of atotic pneumonia. Funeral at United Presbyterian church April 1 at 2 pm with interment Moravia.
Moravia fans arranged a summer baseball plan deciding to base an organized team on the Gabe Johnson farm diamond with John Nowles and Wm Laws as managers. No salaried players, open try-outs for all locals, and most games to be “choose-up” contests. first workout Sunday afternoon with no one barred.
The State Highway Commission sets April 15 to open bids and award the paving contract on No. 6 from Albia to the Appanavee county line. Paving north of Albia is expected to be let around June. The notice mentions farm life perks and rural radio silence.
Otha Hiatt of Bivin Feed Store in Moravia narrowly escaped serious injury when a heavy metal pulley broke loose from a hoist and crashed to the floor. The impact shattered cement and sent shards in all directions, drilling a hole in a car in a corner. Looming spectators often crowd the mill during operation.
A dusty storm hit the region on Saturday described as unusual for the area. Residents attempted to keep dirt out with windows and doors closed, noting this second such event in recent years and linking it to extreme Dakotas weather.
On Sunday April 6 relatives gathered to celebrate Mrs. Lewis Main birthday with filled baskets. At noon everyone enjoyed the food, then spent the afternoon visiting. Present were Mrs. Harold Argo and daughters Grace Virginia and Eloise, Russell Main and sons Carl and John, Cyr Long and Beverly Jean, Otha Hiatt and daughters Velda and Phyllis, Jo Platt and Fay, Grant Sutcliffe and Vivien, Charley and Mary Platt, Lee Hiatt and Betty Marie, Lewia Main LaFawn and Mary Low.
Moravia mayor W G Ficking pledges to enforce town ordinances and state laws to protect public safety. He warns deputies will arrest drivers parking in the park or speeding on streets, stressing orderly conduct and strict enforcement.
Audrey Johnston of John Fletcher College presented Experience in the school gymnasium on Monday evening. A large audience was spellbound by the performance. Miss Marylou Johnston offered beautiful piano numbers. The Moravia Parent Teachers Association sponsored the event.
The P. T. A. will hold its annual election of officers next Monday afternoon at the school building. All members are urged to be present.
Hilton M E Ladies Aid sponsors a Father and Son Banquet at Hilton Community Hall Friday April 11 at 7 oclock. A get together for all families with sandwiches and another dish to share. Everyone invited. Lou McGinnis president Bernice Ellison secretary
The menu lists chicken fried, potatoes, roast beef with brown gravy, creamed peas, tomatoes and macaroni, pickles, jelly, and coffee. A simple multi item meal appears under the Friday dinner offering.
Early Tuesday a rear bank restroom was cleaned out triggering police attention. The notice accuses dentist J. K. Ovelup of illicit liquor possession and sale claiming the misdeed sparked by a misunderstanding with a scavenger wagon, while denying the charges and asserting ongoing practice.
Two Centerville youths burglarized Warren DuVall’s farm home east of Moravia on Sunday morning. They stole clothing and $7, later confessing after authorities detained them for another theft. Most of the property was returned.
Rules set for third to eighth grade entrants with garden sizes 6x6 feet for flowers and 6x8 feet for vegetables. Judging July 15 to August 1, prizes for first to third. Participants must notify by May 1. Committees list names of organizers and judges.
The Charlton Township Farm Bureau held its regular April meeting at the Christian Church in Iconian last Thursday evening with about two hundred people attending. Mason City speaker Fragen gave a talk on beet sugar Know Iowa and Haylows Products. Mrs Allen Long of Walnut City spoke on the 4 H Clubs. County Agent Leo Bowdish showed a two reel movie. Miss Dorothy Wilson played a piano solo with Pearl Kellyy as meeting chairman.
Ottumwa District Woman's Home Missionary Convention attracts large delegations to Moravia M E Church for a two day session. Attendees report an unusually fine program and anticipate a historic, inspirational convention finish with Miss Ida Kahlo addressing the crowd and Hedrick ladies leading devotions.
Mrs N H Coe Lara Patrick died April 3 1980 at 72 years in Udell Iowa after a life in Moravia. She married N H Goe in 1881 and left eleven children T B Got James Coe Charles Coe Minnie Kingery Danny Stevens Zeela Albertson 18 grandchildren five great grandchildren sister Lavona Jones brothers Jeff Patrick Sam Patrick survive. Funeral at United Brethren Church Moravia conducted by Rev D W Thompson. Interment Mora via cemetery.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during their time of sorrow after the death of their beloved wife and mother, Mrs. N. H. Cor. Noah Coe and children.
Harry 8. Greenleaf announces renomination and reelection bid as county attorney on the republican ticket. He is finishing the current term, cites satisfactory office conduct, and seeks continued voter support in the coming campaign. Greenleaf notes prior service as county attorney and broad public recognition.
A chaotic spoof narrative describes a mother failing to subscribe to a home pager, a boy's mishap with a beef stand, a father breaking a barbed wire fence, and a sequence of domestic calamities including livestock damage, a cornfield raid, a churn spill, and loss of dentures. The piece ends with a moral urging subscription.
April 13 1908 Moravia Union items note deaths at Unionville and Moravia with the Taylor and Dean families. The assessors report for Taylor township lists 86 men liable to military duty and property value at 573396 dollars. Community updates include lodge attendance, a state convention appointment, local shop ads for prunes and prints, a farm sale, remodeling, visitors, a theater show praised, baptisms, and farm trades with Nebraska relocation planned.
The Iowa Department of Health reports 2502 deaths in 1929 and lists the ten leading causes, led by heart disease and cancer, with notable rates for pneumonia infant mortality influenza nephritis tuberculosis and diabetes. It notes a rise in deaths from degenerative diseases and details deaths from accidents and other causes. Mr and Mrs Claude Skinner of Odiumwa welcomed a seven pound son born Sunday March sen. Mrs Skinner formerly Miss Mutti McCrory.
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