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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
3
A humorous tirade on spring house cleaning and gender roles, contrasting men and women. The narrator jokes about fashion, shoes, and household chores, claiming women spark wars and suggesting men seek peace through distant lands. The piece ends urging men to rise and defend their prerogatives, with a continuation note.
Mrs Gladys Cooper of Centerville was elected county president of the American Legion Auxiliary, with Mrs Rowena McFatridge of Moavia named vice president and Mrs Lora Cambron of Centerville as secretary and treasurer. A luncheon and musical numbers followed as plans for the district conference at Grinnell April 24 were discussed and Eleanor B. Turner of Grinnell spoke on auxiliary work.
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the school building at 7 30 Monday. The program includes A group of numbers by the junior choir, selection Andante by Jean Veach, with Bernadine Bishop at piano, a talk by Miss Maxwell county nurse, and the one act play The Romancers by the speech class directed by Ray Pierce.
J T Day celebrated his 70th birthday with a family gathering at his home. His children and their spouses traveled from Ottumwa and Lake Wapello, bringing ice cream and cake and presenting gifts. Attendees included E E Day, C E Day, W A Day and families, Mabel Wilkinson, Russell Day, Marion Adams and families, and Stela Albright, Leila Dayh, Roscoe Dayh and others as guests.
Walter and Rose DeMetro Romani people were released from Monroe county jail Wednesday night after an agreement to return A LaMar's money. They had been held for robbing A X in uaer Tconium north of Iconium on Friday March 29. They fled but were recaptured by eight highway patrolmen once the crime was broadcast.
Appanoose county spent 24514 dollars and Monroe county 7645 dollars in 1938 on care for persons in state institutions. Taxpayers association says the counties ranked among the ten lowest in collecting costs from estates, with small returns from relatives. The figures cover care of inebriates and insane at Mt Pleasant Clarinda Cherokee Independence feeble minded at Woodward tuberculosis at Oakdale and children at Orphans home Davenport and Juvenile home Toledo.
A social for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and their invited guests is planned at the IOOF hall at 7:80 Monday. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches. Committee notices.
Mrs Mary Charity was surprised by neighbors and friends last Thursday for her 83rd birthday. They arrived near noon with baskets and shared a cooperative dinner before spending the day visiting. Guests included Mia H Pabst F A Reich Stella Carter J W Halden J D Minnes G T Harn and P D Schreiner.
Mrs. Cecil Shifflett and Carl Creech of Webster aided by her parents Mr and Mrs W S Creech move to Webster on Friday to establish a home. Mrs Creech had been ill since last September and Mrs Shifflett moved them to allow care by her and her brother James Creech.
Mrs Louise Oehler returned yesterday from Grinnell after a week's visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs K C Barghahn. Mrs Oehler and Mrs Barghahn Saturday drove to Toledo where they visited in Beatt the early was Brethren.
The meal includes chicken loaf mashed potatoes gravy creamed corn baked beans spring salad bread and butter angel food cake and heavenly hash coffee.
Mr and Mrs G B Johnson returned Monday night from an extended visit with their daughter and son in law Mrs Clyde Wilson at Buckeye Arizona and with relatives at Vallejo California
A bake sale is held Saturday starting at noon at Ward's Store. The girls glee club and the band sponsor to raise funds for transportation to the state contest at Fairfield next week. Committee members are Margaret Ward, Clarabell McDanel, and Margie Gorden.
Misa Helen Looinia of Centerville attended a choir party at United Brethren Church Thursday evening. Mrs T Ka Wine assisted with the Easter cantata. After social hour and rehearsal Mrs Zike served pie and coffee.
Mr and Mrs A Vargason of Marion are the parents of a daughter born last week at Miner's Hospital in Albia. Mrs Vargason was formerly Miss Darlene Smith of this city.
The Missionary society of the United Brethren church will meet at 2 p.m. Friday for their regular monthly gathering. Mrs. John Dille will preside and Mrs. Fred Hammond will lead the program studying Africa.
Rev T J Zike and family and Zell Cullen with Joan attend the Ameca mid year United Brethren conference last Wednesday. Mr Wilfred Smith and children visit his parents Rev A M Smith as he recovers from an acute indigestion attack suffered Sunday morning.
The Cooperative Marketing Association shipped two carloads of cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. C. Jones and Horton Potts accompanied the stock.
Mrs Mary Stafford was admitted to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Tuesday morning after a sudden illness Monday for treatment and observation of a diabetic condition.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. F. A. Reich. Mrs. Reich led the lesson.
Mrs. Maude Anders was taken to St Josephs Hospital in Centerville on Tuesday. She has been ill since December.
A Nostalgic piece reflecting on the Iowa Press association convention. The author recalls meeting fellow newspaper colleagues, humorous remarks about wives and hats, and a first visit to the state capitol in Des Moines. Included is a recipe from Mrs. Frank Selby for a chicken loaf with milk broth and egg noodles.
Members of the Future Farmers and Moravia public school teachers enjoyed a chicken fry Monday evening at the school. Twenty three attended. Officers Francis Argo president Clifford Tisye vice president Junior Martin secretary Darrel Lemaster treasurer Eugene Pisue reporter. Visitor Funchen Winsler of Ames was at the CBE Winsler home Monday.
Miss Pauline Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Williams Moravia and Harold Wright son of Mrs A A Wright Moulton were married by Rev Fred L Hanscom at the Little Brown church near Nashua at 8 15 Monday evening Attendants were Miss Wilma Michael and Paul B Harper of Waterloo The bride wore a dusty rose dress with navy accessories and a corsage of sweet peas The maid of honor wore navy with matching accessories The ceremony followed with the church bell rung for future happiness Mrs Wright a Moravia high school graduate 1956 taught two terms in Monroe county schools Mr Wright a Moulton high school graduate 1932 is employed by Pure Oil The couple will reside at 122 Argyle St Waterloo
The sixth diamond jubilee state Sunday School convention runs April 23 to 25 in Des Moines with about 8,000 representatives from Town churches and Sunday Schools expected. Sessions are sponsored by the Iowa state council of Christian education at University Church of Christ located at 25th Street and University Avenue.
In Iconium a morning appointment was kept despite bad roads. An Epworth League service impressed with Emily Free’s leadership. Fairview reports 18 at Sunday services. Sunday School at 9 and preaching at 10. Hilton set Sunday School for 10:80 and preaching at 11:30. No evening service due to World Vision at Centerville church. all members urged to attend.
Sunday Church School at 10 a.m. led by M. K. Blackman superintendent. Worship Service at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Official board meeting Tuesday, April 16. A cordial welcome to all.
Morning services at Wesley Chapel and Our Lady Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:30. A covered dish dinner follows the morning service in the church basement. The first Quarterly Conference, led by Dr. J. F. Boeye, Ottumwa District superintendent, will be held at 1:30 p.m. with joint participation from Wesley Chapel.
Martin Luther Wailes a 72 year old resident of the Iconium community held in the county jail for weeks in the slaying of William Seals is expected to enter his plea in district court at Centerville this week. He was indicted last week by the grand jury charged with second degree murder and is held on $16000 bail. The regular jury panel called for Monday was excused until next Monday and 20 additional jurors have been notified to report. New jurors include Claude Bell Jr Hedvig Gustafson J Malloy Curtis Streepy Amanda Burkland John Allen John A King A F Beckner Ruth Lever Marion Cassady and Blanche Batterton Centerville Gus Hiatt Centerville route 2 James Sprouse Moulton Arlie Sapp Pleasant township Ray Whisler Moulton Francis McClure Pleasant township Joe Steel Vermillion township May Lawton Hellair township Ed Dooley Lincoln township and Paul Traxler Exline
Mr and Mrs McGrew attended the Iowa Press association convention in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday. McGrew spoke on the possibilities of the job printing department before the conclave. Ward Barnes publisher of the Eagle Grove Eagle was elected president for the coming year. K S Crabb manager of the Albia newspaper was chosen director for a three year term.
Mrs Lucile Alden hosted a postnuptial shower honoring her sister Mrs Clell Blumer with Fay Stivers and Carl Alden assisting. A large list of guests attended and gifts were exchanged. Later, a high school performance of Crashing High Society impressed with strong acting and stagecraft. Mr and Mrs P L Veitch returned from Florida. Mildred Hinote hosted a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist church with Mrs Jas A Wilson presiding.
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