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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
3
A college column recalls Simpson College students expressing dissatisfaction with a dancing ban, noting a lively exchange with officials. The piece weaves in beer humor, Prohibition repeal talk, and local events as a humorous, era-tinged reflection. It mentions Unionville water signs, beer broadcasts, and community figures like John Garret and Rollie Carter.
Mrs Henry Sytsma died at her home northeast of Moravia Tuesday at 6 16 p m after several weeks illness at age Be. Funeral Thursday at 1 80 pm from Moravia Methodist Church Rev J C Behrers officiating interment Iconium cemetery Surviving husband six children Herman Sytama Mrs Jennie Jennings Mrs Stella Atga Mrs Marie Van Weelden Andrew Sytama Katrina Sytsma and other relatives and friends
The final Parent Teacher Association meeting of the school year will be at the school house Monday April 17 starting at 730 pm. The program includes musical numbers, reviews, talks on better homes for children, adolescent health precautions, and parental challenges.
Relatives and friends from across Iowa and beyond gathered in Moravia to mourn J. J. Hicks. Attendees listed include Hicks families from Chicago Des Moines Ottumwa Centerville Moulton and Albia among others. The service drew numerous Spouses siblings cousins and longtime acquaintances in a large community farewell.
The Showera achool closed Friday with a basket dinner followed by a program. Ten of twelve pupils had perfect attendance. Doris Jean Luse earned perfect spelling and top scholastic average. Carl Eugene Luse named most industrious child. Ralph Pfannebecker won best book of free and physiology drawings. Mary Frances Breshar and Codyne Joy Luse read 28 books each. Teachers Miss Charlotte Meyers Miss Ethel Carper and Isabella Doty visited Miss Maria Oehler in Grandview Iowa for the weekend.
Moravia High baseball beat Exline 12 to 1 in five innings at Exline on Tuesday. Paul Underwood pitched four innings and Lawrence Gardner finished, combining for a one-hitter with two strikeouts. Moravia plans to host home games on the Gabe Johnson place and aims to build a strong team under Coach Kenneth Barghahn.
Members of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M Moravia Iowa issue resolutions mourning the death of Brother John J Hicks noting his lodge service since 1841 his steadfast faith and good character and asking copies be sent to his wife relatives and Moravia Union a grandson requests Moravia boys write to him in Middleport Ohio
The annual I O O F Egg Roast will be held at the hall Friday evening. All Odd Fellows, Rebekah, and their families are invited. By Order of Lodge.
About forty spellers from Appanoose county schools gathered at the Centerville Grammar School for the 8th annual Des Moines Register Spelling Bees. Norma Shepherd of Numawas won after Kenneth Coltrain misspelled Auffice. Coltrain, 12, finished runner up. Joe Callen of Moulton took third, Min Gochran of White fourth. First prize was five dollars, second three, and an atlas for fourth. Betty Bishop misspelled electrolysis. Lucile Coltrain, Kenneth’s sister, had previously won at Des Moines. Contests draw rural pride from county schools.
Fairview Ladies Aid surprised Mrs. Jack Luse with an all day quilting bee at her home in honor of her 73rd birthday. Eleven ladies shared a bountiful dinner prepared by Mrs. Coy Luse and Mrs. Cody Luse. Guest Lillie Swich of Corydon attended. angel cake by Bessig Boshak had 73 candles. The Past Matrons Club met with Mrs. J E Bishop, and will reconvene next month with Mrs. BD Kennedy.
Moravia High School official Lylsh M. Simmers, Normal Training Critic for three years, asks herself as a candidate for Appanoose County Superintendent of Schools. An eight year teaching career includes rural schools and a two year central Iowa high school, with degrees from Simpson College and Chicago Training School.
The Masonic All-County Team will present the third degree work Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Centerville. Arrangements were made at the Proficiency Club meeting to ensure near perfect execution with the candidate from Mystic. All Masons are urged to attend.
Moravia auxiliary members attended the W F M district convention held at the M B church in Albin last Thursday. Attendees included Rev. J C Behrens and wife, Miss Lera Behrens, Rev. J W Zerbe and wife, Miss Mary Zerbe, Mrs. F W Blumenstock, Mrs. Olive Miltenberger, Mrs. Stella Carter, Mrs. J F Albert, Mrs J E Simmer, Mr and Mrs Dale Caria, Wilhelm Blumenstock, and district president Mrs Blumenstock who presided. Mrs J F Albert performed a vocal solo accompanied by Mr Caria on violin and Mrs Blumenstock at piano.
The menu lists escalloped chicken mashed potatoes gravy creamed carrot and peas Easter eggs Waldorf salad bread butter and coffee. The aid will host a bazaar and seed exchange in the afternoon.
On Easter Sunday evening the United Brethren and Methodist churches will present the cantata Joyous Easter Berla at 7 30 PM at the church. Special solos duets and quartets will feature the diverse choir group with expressive Easter music and careful preparation. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Funeral services for John J Hicks were held at the Moravia M E church, with Rev. Behrans and visiting ministers, a Moravia Masonic Lodge quartet, and an escort from St Johns Center ville. Hicks, a longtime Moravia resident and businessman, died at home after a nine week illness. He leaves a widow Rachel Tucker, a daughter Clara, four sisters, and two brothers.
Church notices list Sunday School at 1040 a.m. Easter program at 1140 a.m. Conducted by the choir. Women’s missionary circle at Mrs Zell Callen’s Friday April 14 afternoon led by Miss Male Waughop. Choir practice Thursday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. Old-fashioned class meeting by Brother Donahue and preaching every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If you have no church home you are welcome to worship with us.
M E Church outlines Sunday school at 9 46 am led by Dale Schreiner with a short Eastor program. Divine worship at 11 am, baptism and fellowship inquiries welcome. Easter cantata by U B and Methodist choirs Sunday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 pm. King's Heralds meet Saturday at 2 pm. Ladies Aid Easter Bazaar with next Friday dinner. J C Behrens, pastor.
Teonium Circuit lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Ralph Turner superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m The schedule includes baptismal rites and receptions of members by letter Young people meetings Friday and Sunday evenings Scouting groups and events are noted Appanoose County Boy Scout rally May 26 and state Sunday school convention April 20 28 References to funeral notice for Charles H Hicks with details of his Christian life and memberships in Masonic Royal Arch and other fraternal bodies in Moravia Centerville and Davenport Iowa
The family thanks all who showed sympathy and assistance during the illness and burial of J. J. Hicks and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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