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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
5
This column shares a writer’s frustration as pressing deadlines loom in Natoma Kansas. It recalls local notes from Mrs. Fred Haller, a correction about Eddyville Moravia baseball box scores, a horse sale at Mexico Missouri, and a fruit stand misadventure by Mary Rose Main and Delma Veach.
Grover Kaster announces candidacy for the Appanoose County Board, 1940 term. He has lived in Appanoose County most of his life, farms in Caldwell and Taylor townships, and has served as township trustee and school board member. He pledges economical, efficient service if nominated and elected.
A roof fire at the William Law residence caused noticeable damage on Wednesday morning. A local knight of the road, seen on the Christian church steps, raised the alarm, drawing the Moravia fire department quickly to the scene. Officials expect insurance to cover the loss.
Moravia school gym was transformed into a western barn for the junior senior banquet. Decorations featured straw, harness, streamers, and a blue white canopy. Favors were miniature cowboys and cowgirls. Toasts covered Courage Opportunities Wisdom Beauty Youth. Music came from an Albia trio and a Mystic quartet.
Attendants Mrs Albert Crocker and another caller traveled to Madrid on Sunday after the death of Mrs Daniel Miles Mrs Crocker’s grandmother The funeral was held at Avery Iowa on Tuesday afternoon with the attendees from Madrid and surrounding area
The menu lists items like salad chicken and noodles fotatus penn and carrots pickles hot biscuits butter jelly joe cisuia and cake coffee served for the Friday meal.
Moravia high school defeated Moulton 2 to 1 on the local diamond in a tight pitchers clash. Hellyer allowed 4 hits and struck out 10 for Moravia while Thompson fanned 10 for Moulton. Key plays included a second inning Texas leaguer by Hudson and a three bagger by Hellyer in the fourth to tie the game. Moravia pulled ahead in the fifth on a run by Lemaster, and Hellyer shut down Moulton the final innings to seal the win. Moravia advances to Cincinnati Thursday for a return game and opens county tourney next Monday versus Centerville.
J R Barkley a longtime Appanoose County resident and Moulton lawyer since 1894 announced his candidacy for state representative. Born on a Davis County farm, he funded his education through farm work and teaching, later lecturing in France and engaging in college and church education work. He has been active in Republican circles locally.
Moravia Moravia county auxiliary members met in Centerville for the spring session with Mrs. Rowena McFatridge presiding. New officers elected include County Chairman Mrs. Macie Milani Centerville Vice County Chairman Mrs. Howard Smith Moravia and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Peggy McGrew Mystic Guest speaker Mrs. Ruth Hollingshead Albia shared World War II and expeditionary service reflections urging peace through action and dialogue. The fall gathering will be in Moravia.
A Democratic caucus will be held at the Community Building in Moravia on Thursday evening April 28 at 7 30 for nominating a township ticket electing township committeeman and committeewoman and selecting delegates to the county convention W G Firking Committeeman Mrs J D Minnes Committeewoman
Dwight Allen Russell was born April 8, 1938 at his grandparents home in Moravia Iowa. He died April 14, 1938 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Survived by his parents four grandparents seven aunts six uncles and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia Friday April 16 at 2 pm with Rev T J Zike officiating. Interment Moravia cemetery.
We express our appreciation to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the death of our infant son and for the lovely floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pfannebecker.
Mrs. Nannie More widow of Valentine More died at 12 30 a m Saturday at the A 8 Dukes home in Unionville after about two months illness. Survived by daughter-in-law Mrs Gilbert More four grandchildren Marie Chester Sam More and Mrs May Hosking and one great grandson all at the Mrs Gilbert More home northeast of Unionville. Funeral Monday 2 p m at the More home northeast of Unionville with Rev James A Wilson in charge. Burial Wesley chapel cemetery east of Ash Grove beside her husband and son.
The Burk family gathered at the Moravia home for Easter dinner, the first time in 20 years all eight daughters and their in-laws joined, totaling 34 people including 17 grandchildren and both parents. Mrs. Bob Staley and her son visited Moravia for four days during the gathering.
Moravia mourns T. J. Turner long time entrepreneur and community leader who died at 82 after a four year illness. He built a Morris area business empire from lumber and hardware to furniture and undertakings before retiring from the funeral home in 1926. He served on town council and school board and celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with Mary Luse.
Miss Helen McCrory, soon to wed Sim Howell, was guest of honor at a misc shower Friday night at Mrs Thelma Luse's home with hostesses Mrs Vivian Asby and Bette Hiatt. Attendees played rock and presented many beautiful gifts to the honoree.
The Republican Women organization of Appanoose County hosts a one o clock luncheon and program at Moravia M E Church on Friday April 22. Daisy Duckworth of Centerville heads the affair. Over 100 are expected from across the county and neighboring counties. Guests include Ralph Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids a lieutenant governor candidate and Mrs Vera Moss state Republican vice chairwoman.
Laurence A Osborn of Pleasant township announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer in the June 6 primary. He has lived in Appanoose county all his life, is a Cincinnati high school graduate, and has run the Osborn Service Station for twelve years. Osborn has served on the city council and was recently reelected to a third term on the school board. He is married to Arch Richardson’s daughter from Exline and they have three children. his brother is Centerville hardware merchant Harry Osborn.
In early life he professed faith and joined the church. He was a devoted husband and father, beloved neighbor and friend. Survived by one son, three daughters, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, and many relatives. Turner Funeral Home services set for Wednesday afternoon at 2:00, Rev. Chas Bilis officiating, burial at Moravia Cemetery.
We express appreciation to friends who offered sympathy and help during our hour of sorrow and for the beautiful floral tribute. Mrs ed. Vurhee and Tabilsy express heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful kindness.
Louise Miller 74 died of a heart attack last Saturday at her Moravia area home while operating a sewing machine. Born Louise Young in 1868 in Ripley County Indiana, she married Emmett R. Miller in 1884 and leaves five children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and sisters Emma Young and Mrs. John Hutton. Funeral by Rev. T. J. Zike at United Brethren Church Moravia with burial in Moravia.
Moravia high school will be represented in the Drake University one act play contest at Des Moines this weekend. Mushrooms Coming Up will be performed by the local cast in Class C on Saturday evening. The play was rated superior in the Class A division of the Appa house county contest held weeks ago. Cast includes Josephine McDonald Lucile Brackett Jerry Winsler Margaret Burton Doris Jean Luise Martha Stocker Elizabeth Ann Helscher and others.
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