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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
6
A rambling column mixes spring musings with politics as Harold Ickes accuses Huey Long of using New Deal funds for 1936 aims. Des Moines hosts Iowa Press association events with banquets, jokes, trophies, and editors’ wives leaving with plenty of shopping.
Mr and Mrs J F Albert and Mrs B W Wingler intend to leave Moravia Saturday morning to visit R W Wistier at Blue Falls. A scheduled cast will be about 6 o'clock. Mrs Winsler will accompany her on the plane.
The annual Gold Fellow Egg Beast will be held at Moravia LO on Tuesday evening April 28. All Fellows are invited. Each family is asked to bring either eggs or pickles.
Moravia High School crowns champions after last Wednesday games as Inganica notes senior girls beat juniors 31 to 12 and junior boys top seniors 21 to 19. Faculty teams then defeat the champions 17 16 and 23 19 with an entertaining mix of disguises and strong second halves.
The Woman's Missionary Association of the U B Church met at Mrs De Veach's residence under Mrs Abert Veach’s host, with the program centered on Companionship of God. An interesting program was presented and, after the session, a delicious lunch was served.
The record notes Pleasant Hill iSchool closure on Friday with six attendees, including Ethel Tarbell and Orville King. Popila and Ina Tarbell were present, and about sixty five were yet to enjoy the day. Ali departed late in the afternoon hoping to gather again next year.
Moravia high school urges athletes to prove themselves as two first team players cannot compete this year. The note appeals to all students to try out, train, and seek coach input to form a strong county tournament team this season.
Moravia high school baseball fell 5-4 at home to Exline in an opening spring game. The locals had two safeties, nine Exline hits, and errors evenly split. Several Moravia players were out ill, and some expected starters were absent. Cincinnati high visits Moravia Friday according to M H S News Basket.
Des Moines dispatch notes the 46th General Assembly faces crucial measures. Key items include liquor sales by the drink, truck and bus regulation, and new beer laws. With about 100000 trucks in the state, the truck tax and regime draw intense attention and votes, shaping hours of debate in both houses.
The Moravia Public School Band won an excellent rating in the marching band division at the district contest in Sigourney last Saturday. Lost Nation, last year’s national champions, received a superior rating and will enter the state finals at Iowa City. Director Melvin Betterly led the band, which did not place in the superior rank to advance. Susie Tarr earned a superior rating at the pre-district contest in Centerville and again achieved an excellent rating at Sigourney.
Special permission from radio station WHO Des Moines allows the Appanoose Farm Bureau to stage the Home Talent Barn Dance Frolic with local talent impersonating WHO stars at Colonial Theatre Moulton on April 24 and High School Auditorium Centerville on April 23. A studio rep will select talent with tryouts April 18 at 7 pm in Centerville High School room 41. About 150 people from Appanoose county will participate featuring Lem and Martha Louisiana Lou Jo and Jean Grandpa Jitters Windy Brown Lara Larson the Norcross Sisters and other performers.
A group of twenty-one Moravia Epworth Leaguers met at Centerville Monday evening for a sub-district gathering. After a social hour led by Donald Derby, refreshments followed and Darby spoke on the Resurrection with Prof. Dale Sorts and an orchestra from Albiach. Delegations came from Unionville West Grove Moulton Morning Centerville Cincinnati Albis Iconium Mystic.
Lyman Main, a resident west of Moravia, was nearly blind for five years. A recent operation restored his vision, allowing him to recognize objects at distance. He can read some printed material with borrowed glasses, and expects proper glasses in about two months.
Mrs Ines C Scott wife of Emmett Scott of Moravia died suddenly at home Tuesday evening April 16 at age 62 9 10. Born in Guilford township Monroe county Iowa she lived in Moravia 29 years and helped run the family mercantile store. She belonged to the Moravia Methodist church and the Rebekah lodge. Funeral at Moravia M E church Thursday April 18 at 2:00 p m with Rev J W Zerbe and Rev J C vice. interment Moravia cemetery. A full obituary will follow.
Late Monday fore noon a fire damaged the roof and attic of the Oehler residence, believed to originate from a chimney spark. The Moravia fire department and volunteers fought the blaze as a high wind hampered efforts. Ted Oehler was trapped briefly in a attic access hole while aiding firefighters and was doused by roof chemicals during the rescue.
Mothers of eT school children enjoyed a Monday nursery school social evening. Clay modeling and paper work by the children were on display. Games were played and refreshments served.
By decision of the Community Club directors all Moravis business houses will close at 2:00 p m Thursday for the funeral of Mrs Emmett Scott. Geo B Winsler club president.
CaVaches church outlines Holy Week events with a joint Sunday School and worship service, an Easter message by the pastor, and a World Service Easter offering. The Epworth League will present a repeat drama Heaven Bound in the evening to support institute expenses in Mt. Pleasant. Class 9 social Friday closes with a program and social hour. Morning worship at 9 30, Sunday School at 10 30, pastor J C Behrens.
United Brethren announces a full Easter program. Sunday school children's Easter program during the morning hour, 11 o clock reception of members by Netter and confession of faith, Easter message by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6:80 p m. Evening Easter song and story at 7:90. Prayer meeting Thursday at the Crow home. Friday 2:30 Day of Prayer. Otterbein Guild and W M A urged to attend. Children’s practice Saturday afternoon and choir rehearsal Saturday night.
Teenium Circuit and Fairview and Hilton churches publish a Sunday School at 10 a m and 9 a m with superintendents Ming Mayme Callen Mrs Bert McKern and a program of Easter readings pantomimes and music plus mid week Thursday services and Friday supper and banquet led by Rev J W Todd Crusade committee invites members to invite neighbors for next Sunday services Epworth League and Ladies Aid meet on different days with morning worship at 9 45 or 11 a m and 7 15 p m and receiving of members into church and Easter services with choir and youth activities guest at the Coffin home listed
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