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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
5
The Moravia Union inspects early Moravia newspapers the Vidette and Messenger. It recounts Savacool's start in Iconium 1870 with the Vidette, its move to Moravia, a subsequent name change to The Morning Messenger, and a troubling crisis amid editorial shifts and suspensions.
The Iconium M. E. Aid held a noon cooperative dinner for about 50 attendees. An afternoon treasure hunt followed, described as very enjoyable, with participants remarking on the fun of the activity.
Moravia considers a lighted kittenball field this summer with the Community Club studying the proposal. Some members estimate initial cost and upkeep while merchants express support, hoping lights will draw crowds and boost business. the project remains in the talk stage.
Edna Pearl Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Burns Moravia wed Burdette Ward son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ward near Moravia in a Nassau Blue Satin gown ceremony conducted by Rev W T Boston. Guests included family members and the couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Moravia while awaiting home improvements.
Mrs. John EB Callen reports the death of her cousin Mrs. Hampton of Wheatland who formerly lived in Ollie Hartman’s area. The death occurred in April and a full obituary is expected to follow locally.
Menu lists roast beet brown gravy bread butter lemon pie coffee mashed potatoes lima beans jelly. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner and son of Waterloo, Iowa, were Susie guests with relatives.
In Moravia area farms reports surge in lamb births. A. E. Skull's 14 ewes produced 29 living lambs, a record per ewe, following earlier counts from Theo Thompson and Gabe Johnson farms of high lamb yields. AAA officials note the unusual flock fertility.
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature plans adjournment on April 28 with a scramble to save key bills. House and Senate sifting committees were named to act on all non appropriation measures, while a special liquor investigation report is anticipated before adjournment. A new beer control bill would add details but avoid new state tax while attempts to curb chain stores face resistance. Senate backed homestead exemptions up to 2500 value, a move seen as political pressure on the governor amid revenue impacts.
The Moravia Unionville Parent-Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year Monday evening with a large crowd. Officers elected were president Mrs. Merle Miller vice president Mrs. Amy Wikons secretary Miss Julia Cooper and historian Mrs. Maude Coffin. A program followed featuring music talks and a moving picture with a reception of candy and apples for guests.
Moravian public school pupils in grades one through eight receive an extra day off this weekend as teachers attend the county grade teachers institute in Centerville. All day sessions start at 9 a.m. in the Central Ward building, with county teachers required to attend.
The Monroe Township Farm Bureau Ladies gathered at Mrs. James Longs home on April 2. An all day meeting is planned with Mrs. Eph Wilson on May 7, inviting all members. The item notes church and community involvement with scheduling details and local leadership.
Batter up. Exline high meets M H S on April 16 at 4 pm on the school grounds diamond west of the building. Coach Kenneth Barghahn leads a team with uncertain strength after little practice and no prior games. Local fans expect a traditional baseball opener and many will attend.
Moravia fans will watch the closing class basketball tournament with junior and senior teams meeting rivals for school championships in boys and girls divisions. Tonight’s games determine champions, while tomorrow's faculty vs student games promise banter and an unusual finale.
Dr Carl J Drake Iowa State College warns only cool damp May and June can curb chinch bug grasshopper and armyworm damage across much of Iowa with infestation rising to levels unseen in state history. Eastern Iowa leads in chinch bug spread while western counties face grasshopper pressure as creosote requests rise to seven million gallons.
Mrs. Lewis Main marked her sixth birthday anniversary with a shower of post cards and 60 embroidered quilt blocks. A birthday cake from her granddaughter Grace Argo was also received.
Bad roads and weather limited attendance to about 250 at the Moravia Methodist church Sunday afternoon where Bishop Frederick D. Leete of Omaha Nebraska spoke as guest of the Iconium Circuit. The program featured prayers songs scripture and remarks by local clergy before the sermon.
About thirty Moravians joined Albia night concert by the Albia high and grade school bands directed by Dale Caris formerly of Moravia. Singer Jean Shirley Albert performed Alice Blue Gown with her mother at the piano and dancers Marg aret Hartzer Maxine Slack and Evelyn Lee of Albia assisted. The Monroe County News called the event top quality entertainment with a strong showing from both groups and praised the beginning band as promising replacements for seniors who received letters.
Frank Swaim recently rebuilt the interior of his LaSalle sedan to serve as either a passenger car or an ambulance, enabling adaptable use for transport needs.
A kitchen shower honoring Mrs Rudolph Pence was hosted by the Aid of the Church of Christ on a Wednesday in April with several invited guests. Mrs Pence received many useful gifts including a hummingbird quilt and enjoyed social time with cake peaches and coffee served by Na dine Lagle and Maxine Duvall.
Floyd Albertson announces midweek services on Thursday and Friday evening led by United Brethren Young Men's Gospel Team. Monroe township girls club meets at Mrs. Dale's home Saturday. All members urged to work for large decisions. If you have no church home, attend one of these churches next Sunday. W Zarbe, Minister.
Cavr ches Sunday School at 10 a m Mrs Birdie Main Supt Morning worship at 11 Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Evening service at 8 o'clock New Sunday School officers for the Church of Christ are Superintendent Mrs Birdie Main Asat Supt W G Lagle Secretary Maxine DuVall Treasurer Carl Grooms Pianist Clara Irelan
The United Brethren church outlines a full day with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent M. H. Johnson, Morning Worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., and Evening Service at 7:30. It notes Decision Day, an object lesson, and a Prayer meeting Thursday at the parsonage. A Women’s Missionary Society meeting is set for Friday at Mrs. Veach’s home, led by Mrs. Mary Dille, with Good Friday service led by the Missionary Society, Mrs. Boston in charge, themed He Gave Himself. Everyone is welcome.
The church outlines Palm Sunday activities led by Pastor Behrens with sermons and services at 9 80 morning worship 10 30 Sunday School 11 00 Palm Sunday message Christ the King and 7 30 Evening Worship. Epworth League 6 30 led by Donald Darby and W F M S and W H M S meet midweek with leaders listed. Readings include poem When Jeans came to Moravia by J Behrens.
Iconium Circuit offers Sunday School at 8 m and 9 45 a m with Misa Mayme Callen as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with Palm Sunday and Decision Day. Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 p m followed by services. Epworth League Rally at Centerville on April 15 invites the community. Fairview and other churches schedule 9 a m Sunday School and varied youth choirs.
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