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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
4
A Moravia column recalls a high school coach Barghahn repairing a dislocated finger as a pupil sings Try a Little Tenderness to ease pain. It notes a choir leader’s comic misquote of songs and jokes about dentists, elections, and famous trials shaping local sentiment.
By order of the Moravia town council Friday April 28 has been set aside as Clean Up Day. In past years the town provides a man with team and wagon to haul away rubbish collected in suitable containers. Residents are urged to cooperate in the cleanup effort.
United Brethren and Methodist church choirs presented the Easter cantata Joyous Easter Belle before a full Methodist church. The program featured choir numbers, solos by Mrs. J. F. Albert and others, duets, a quartet from United Brethren, and a large list of choir members. Mrs. J F Albert directed. Mrs. F W Blumenstock accompanied. scripture read by Rev J C Behrens.
Mystic High School defeated Moravia in a seven inning game 4 to 0 after school Tuesday. Moravia outhit Mystic 6 to 3 but left runners stranded. Underwood pitched for Moravia with McCrory batting. Next home game is against Unionville next Wednesday.
Under the Better Homes Committee and Mia Selby, an open house is set for Wednesday afternoon April 26 from 2 to 4 at the Frank Selby home. Ladies of the community may view refinished furniture pieces and attend the cordial invitation. Mrs. Lyle Beery hosted the Progressive club. officers elected for the year: Chester Brosher president, Beery vice president, Veach secretary, Broshars treasurer.
The remark on Darrow's 76th birthday questions what he meant by monkeys' cultural affairs. It implies social and cooperative behaviors, but the exact activities are not specified, leaving interpretation open rather than a precise claim about flea control or grooming.
Qualified Moravia voters go to the polls next Thursday from 8 a m to 8 p m at the Town Hall to decide on purchasing moving and remodeling the town hall. The measure would buy the unused school district frame building, with a bonded debt not exceeding 1000 dollars and an annual tax levy not over 4 mills to cover bonds and interest.
The menu lists chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes turnips baked beans creamed slow light rolls and butter jelly coffee and pie. Items emphasize classic comfort dishes in a homey cafeteria setting.
Rep. Lloyd Thurston of the new fifth Town district is named as one of seven members on a Republican steering committee to reflect cross‑sectional GOP thought from coast to coast. Rep. Bertrand H. Snell, New York Republican and House minority leader, announced the panel. Thurston had just returned to Washington after a week in Iowa over his election contest with Lloyd Ellis of Chariton.
Wine Gardner as mayor informs residents that chicken punting at large violates town ordinance and must stop. Citizens are urged to comply and govern themselves accordingly.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a program on April 28 to commemorate 114 years of Oddfellowship in America and Seyler Colfax's birthday. Betty Marie Hiatt is visiting relatives in Des Moines this week.
Unionville high school actors presented Lookin' Lovely to a full house on Friday April 1. Miss Faye Woolums coached the cast including Persimmon Gladys Hopkins Winnie Hordine Amarilla Eleanor Miller Buddie Clytie Ralph Tomlin May Hopkins Jennie Mathews Agnes Hall Speed Hawkins Carl Alden Esther Hastings Catherine Hiatt Bill Baker Keith Bair Kim Dugan John Underwood Cholly Ivan Walter Moe and George Brooke in a lively production.
The 46th Iowa General Assembly approved a bill permitting manufacture and sale of 3.2 percent beer. House 57 50, Senate 31 19. Gov Herring supported it amid large drys and wets crowds. Restrictions cap purchase to licensed premises, prohibit under 21, and ban Sunday sale. Permits for A manufacturing B retail and C off premise, with bonds from 1 000 to 5 000. Premises must be in town limits. consumption barred in cars and outside permitted venues.
The Moravia Public School band under Director Dale Caris will perform a two part concert in the school gymnasium on Thursday night April 27 at 8 o clock. The program features the entire band instrumental and vocal numbers and the first appearance of the Freshman Band. Donations for new uniforms will be accepted at the entry.
The Mo ravia High School Senior Class presents The King Rides By a three act romantic comedy Friday at 7 30 pm in the school gym. The cast includes Edmund Dorset played by Wendell Roberts and a web of social ranks, royalty, romance, and crime set near Chicago in July 1921 with acts staged across successive times.
In a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs W G Firking of Moravia Francis Firking describes a double wedding at 2 30 Saturday afternoon officiated by a Navy Chaplain in the Chaplains apartment Eleanor Marshall married Francis Firking and her roommate Marion Grouchy wed a buddy named Robert Howard both grooms from the receiving station The couples plan to reside at 1614 17th street M W Apartment B01 for the time being Congratulations are extended to Francis and his bride
A few more than twenty Moravia families received garden seeds last week from the local relief committee. Frank Swaim directed the distribution. Seed came from the county relief committee as part of the R F C relief program. No community gardens were planned since families in need already have their own plots.
The Moravia Town Council designates Friday April 28 as Clean-Up Day. A team and wagon will collect tin cans and rubbish in containers placed in a prominent place for disposal. Only items in containers will be hauled. Mayor Wm Gardiner signs the notice.
Allie Vos Sytema, born May 18 1873 to Ferdinand and Jennie Vos at Pelly Iowa, married Henry Sytema Feb 2 1891. Survived by six children, four grandchildren, five sisters, and a sole grandson who died recently. Funeral held at M F church Moravia with Rev J C Behrens officiating. interment Iconian cemetery.
The family of Henry Sytema and children express sincere appreciation for expressions of sympathy deeds of kindness and beautiful floral offerings during their bereavement. The 20th Century club met with Olive Miltenberger Tuesday afternoon. after an interesting program refreshments were served by the hostess.
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