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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
3
A reader recalls picking up Fundamentals of Prosperity by Roger W Babson published in 1920. The piece quotes passages about prosperity after World War I, the dangers of basing success on surface assets, and includes miscellaneous local anecdotes and reflections from New London Iowa and Norfolk Nebraska.
Obituary notes William Ray Kincade born December 12, 1906 in Moravia Iowa. Married Marge Beatte in 1926. four children Irene Charles Charline and Darline with two predeceased. Joined Church of Christ Moravia in 1929. Died April 11, 1934 in Devonport Pine Know Sanitarium Iowa aged 27. Funeral at Moravia Church of Christ conducted by W E Evans. Interment in Moravia cemetery. Card of thanks from family expresses sorrow and gratitude.
Farmers who signed corn hog contracts gathered at the Moravia Community building Friday evening to receive information on the seeped pone at bas recently. County Agent Lao Bowdiah and local committee led the discussion about keeping records for 1984 to ensure compliance later on.
County committee member states the total cost to signers of corn hog contracts in Appasrossy will be just over 3 percent. The expense covers the county committee, office help, tabulators, and publishing. It is expected to be lower than in many other counties.
The Community Club committee invites nearly sixty ticketed attendees for a Friday evening event at the Community Buildings. Additional guests may attend, with tickets from George Winsler Ches ter Broshar Fanchen Winsler or the Union office. Tickets cover lunch and cost will be announced.
County Treasurer W B Haught announced permits to engage in business under the 1934 tax act must be filed by April 20. Applications for permit to engage in business available from the State Board of Assessment and Review and local authorities. Helen Dowd of Ottumwa visited here with Mr Dowd and family.
Former resident B H Potts dies at his Albia home aged 81 years 6 months 17 days after a life spent mostly in Monroe County and Albia. He married Della Tisue in 1881 and leaves five children and several grandchildren. Active in church and local government, he was a dedicated Christian and community figure.
The year’s last PTA meeting featured a music filled program with four young violinists Duane Veach Mary Veach Roberta Main and Virginia Gibbons. A teachers group performed a winning number and impersonations entertained the crowd along with questions about the performances. Officers for next year were elected Doris Main as president Merle Miller as vice president Doris Schneider as secretary and Grace Main as treasurer.
Sixty five parents and patrons attended Fairview school district’s last day dinner and program on Friday April 13. Pupils with perfect attendance were Six, Mubal, Dwight, Edna, Helen Lou, and Bobby Stocker, Carolyn Marie Swasick. The school enrolled 15 pupils with an average daily attendance of 14.9. Rev. and Mia Smith of Unionville attended. The program included four dialogues five songs and recitations followed by a talk from Rev. Smith. The community year included the purchase of a piano for school and community use.
The article notes a funeral held Saturday afternoon April 14 1934 at Albia United Brethren Church for Mr Potts with Rev G E MacCanon. interment at Oak View Cemetery. It lists pallbearers nephews Harry Harley Gus Tisve H W Potts Will Davia Clair Potts and includes a family appreciation paragraph thanking neighbors for support and floral tributes.
Reportedly members of the high school baseball nine faced secrecy but traveled to Moulton Monday afternoon to play the town's team. The Union notes a decisive 27 to 0 victory for Moulton, with the outcome drawing attention to the secrecy claim.
Mr and Mrs R E Cummins celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a sequence of showers and surprises. They wed April 16 1884 at the bride’s parental home near Moravia in a ceremony conducted by Rev M R Meyers. Mr Cummins was the son of Captain.
E sod Maris Stauber Cumming and his wife Mrs. Cummins born in Bedford Indiana raised in Moravia were active in Moravian and United Brethren churches. He served as postmaster from 1897 for twelve years. they ran a milliner shop and fostered orphans. Their daughter Dr. and Mrs. Gray of Melcher and grandchildren attended a wedding dinner and village gatherings amid Eastern Star and Merry Mixers events.
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 109. Mia. Birdie Main serves as superintendent. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm, evening worship at 8 o'clock. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 at W C Bivgin home. Ladies Aid gathers every Wednesday.
The United Brethren Church led by Pastor W. T. Buston advertises Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., and evening service at 7:40 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting at the parsonage is also listed. The note cites the Pentecost event with tongues.
The Epworth League holds evening worship, with a Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11. The Peace Oration contest is invited for Wednesday at 8 p m at the church. Wesley Sunday School meets 10 30 a m with morning worship at 9 30 a m led by Pastor J C Behren.
The Moravia area lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Miss Mayme Callen as superintendent and morning worship at 9 45 a m. Young Peoples meetings at 7 16 p m, Epworth League on Tuesday, and mid week services Thursday evening. A May 6 Rural Life Sunday features Mrs Eluworth Richardson.
County Republican Chairman Edward L Simmons announces precinct caucuses on Friday April 27 at 7 80 p m at the usual meeting places to nominate township tickets for two Justices of the Peace two Constables two Trustees one Clerk one Assessor one Committeeman one Committeewoman and delegates to the county convention Republicans urged to attend Their Taylor township caucus will be at the Community Building at the time specified in the notice.
Lorena Albert announced the county meeting of the Legion Auxiliary to be held at Mystic on Tuesday April fourth. A covered dish luncheon at 1:00 p m will follow. Mrs Carl Sampson of Creston will speak along with other speakers. Election of officers will be held during the day.
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