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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
3
Bible School at 10. Communion. Sermon Steps into the Kingdom at 11. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 7. Sermon Shmplled y bas chet ity by Brother Lagle at 8. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Choir practice Wednesday evening at Mrs R W Winsler’s home.
M. E. Church notes show Sunday School at 9 45 a m with attendance last Sunday. Sermon at 11 a m on Worship God. Epworth League at 7 p m and another service at 8 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal 7 00 p m. Young people's prayers Thursday. Wesley Chapel sermon at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. B G Hanking is pastor.
The United Brethren Church invites all ages to Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship follows at 11 with a sermon on The delusive way which seemeth right unto man but in a way of death. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 features an address on Observations and Corsmenta on the life of Rev. James Miller, our evangelist. Pastor S A Fisher extends a welcome.
Teonium Sunday School at 10 a m and youth meetings at 7 18 p m at the Christian church with leaders from the Methodist church. Includes Boy Scouts lessons, agricultural talk by Scoutmaster next Saturday, a weiner roast, and Brotherhood meetings. Chariton Township Farm Bureau and county events with motion pictures and sermons noted. Hilton and Raiorview services listed with Epworth League and youth choirs. Father and Son Banquet planned for Friday evening, May Community night May 1st, circuit wide youth gathering at the Grange Hall next Sunday. J W Zerbe minister notes ongoing efforts to grow Wilton.
The Cheriton Township 4-H Club met at Dalavis Argo's home on Saturday April 4 with Mrs. Amy Wilson leading the lesson on colors suitable for different complexions. Dorothy Wilson organized the entertainment and refreshments were provided by the hostess. Mafo Bros Meat Market announced interior redecorating with new wallpaper and paint.
Tom Goughnour longtime Centerville Interurban conductor died Saturday at St. Josephs hospital after a two week illness. He came to Centerville from Allerton 40 years ago and worked 17 years for Iowa Southern Electric. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Sisters two sons Paul and Roy and his mother Mrs. Jane Goughnour. Funeral services were held at the Centerville Methodist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Chas Hough, Win Kaster, and their sons captured another old wolf about six miles west of Albia last Saturday after an extended hunt that began Friday. The group spent the day chasing the wolf and recovered it early Saturday morning. Hough laments unpaid contributions from sheep raisers and the cost of the expeditions.
The letter expresses enjoyment of a weekly subscription to Tha Mor ayia Union and notes a money order for 1650, with greetings to old-time friends and neighbors. It mentions Mr. Trelan aa as superintendent, a slow spring, frost at night, blooming fruit trees, a mild winter, lingering snow on mountain tops, an abundant last year crop, and gratitude for Stanley and Arthur at their usual work amid unemployment in the area.
Miss Dorothy Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Mystic wed Ray Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sheldon of Melrose at 2 30 p m Saturday in Centerville Iowa The ceremony was performed by D W Bryan The couple will reside on a farm near Melrose A reception and guests included Mr and Mrs George Hammond and many relatives and friends from Mystic Melrose and surrounding towns.
Grinnell Moravia junior Richard Snoved of Grinnell college was among nine men chosen for a preliminary contest to enter the Angle of the Spaulding speaking contest for men to be held May 18. Submissions must be four to seven minutes long. Prizes are $50, $30 and $20. F. and N. G. Wilson were busiest callers in Albis Friday.
The Parent-Teachers-Association sponsors a Bird House, Flower and Vegetable Garden contest for Sed to 8th grade children. Entries close May 14 for judging with prizes of 50c and 25c. Winners will be notified where houses are placed for exhibition. Contest details and rules to follow in later Union issue.
Moravia Public Schools invites all residents to view the school in action on Tuesday evening April 28. Classes start at 7 20. Parents of school children are especially urged to attend the event.
Residents along Shaling Street report a small turnout yet a strong program at the schoolhouse gathering. Officers elected include President Mrs D E Bishop Vice President Mrs John Veach Secretary Miss Evelyn Shepard Treasurer Mrs Wilfred Smith Historian Mrs Cody Luse. Plans for the coming year were discussed and fathers urged to participate more. Funds raised by popular subscription support street improvements from Wabash Avenue to Willis McCrory property, work started last week but delayed by rain.
Moravia High School sent Misa Elizabeth Sneed, Miss June Tiaue, and Ernie Easter to the district typing contest in Chariton last Saturday. The Moravia group finished fourth with an average 39.63 words per minute, trailing Ottumwa at 45.89 and Corydon second and Chariton third. Elizabeth Sneed boosted Moravia’s average to 49 wpm, within three words of the individual winner. the test emphasized speed and accuracy.
About 25 officers and members of Antiquity Lodge No. 262 AF and AM attended Centerville Tuesday evening to confer the third degree and advance two candidates for the Center ville lodge. The Moravia degree staff is noted as proficient in the work.
Next Monday evening a program will be held at the EL O. O. F. Hall to celebrate the 142th anniversary of Odd Fellowship. All Rebekahs and Odd Fellows are urged to attend with sandwiches and a covered dish to share. A social hour will follow the program.
Veril Lagle of Moravia has been selected as pitcher on the Iowa Club baseball team at Chillicothe Business College. The club will post its 20 game schedule next week and opens play on the college’s new athletic field nearing completion.
The Progressive Club met at Mrs. N. R. Ward's home for its April business session. Officers elected were Mrs. R. N. McDonough President, Mrs. A. G. Broshar Vice President, Mrs. Lyle Berry Secretary, and Mrs. Gee Winslet Treasurer. Refreshments were served at the close.
The second annual Father and Son banquet will be held at Sulton Friday evening April 24 at 8 o clock Refreshments follow the program Rev W J Hamilton Exline will give the address Thomas Simpson Cynterville will play the saw The Standard Oil Duet will attend The Farm Bureau Quartet will sing Prizes will be awarded for several features Be there.
Saturday April 18 in the noon hour the Fuller school house buzzed with neighbors arriving with baskets for a plentiful meal. After a social hour the teacher rang the bell for the afternoon program as pupils performed to an approving audience. Everyone hoped to return next year. JT Berry of Polavki Iowa visited Moray briefly Tuesday evening.
An extra gang of about 76 men began work on the Milwaukee tracks last week. Work started on the west end and will move eastward.
Coulson pupils and teacher Misa Vivien Sneed hosted a Saturday picnic and program to close the school year on April 18. Francis Miller was the only pupil with perfect attendance, each student receiving a keepsake from the teacher. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henderson, Mrs. Elmer Yeager and daughter Inez, Mrs. Sarah Sneed, and several Sneed and Miller family members from nearby towns.
The Moravia Epworth League led by 25 registrants joined 125 total young attendees and 16 adults, pastors and advisers at the Sub-District gathering in Iconium last Friday. A fine meeting impressed hosts, with Iconium praised for entertainment. The next institute is set for Centerville on June 12.
Help wanted ad seeks sharpening of lawnmowers and cultivator shovels. Bring them in for all work guaranteed. C. R. KINCADE.
The menu lists roast beet roast pork with dressing potatoes brown gravy macaroni and tomatoes cottage cheese pickles pelly pie and coffee. J B Sneed visited as a business guest while E D Lawrence traveled to Des Moines Grinnell Centerville and Udell last week for a few days.
An apparent burglary attempt occurred Sunday evening at the Emmett Scott dry goods store in Moravia. Mr. Scott found the front door lock tampered with on Monday morning, a broken wire left in the lock and another wire shaped like a key nearby. The lock is the Yale type hard to open without the original key.
Reports from Iconium on Tuesday state the Roll McCord and Sons general store has been sold to F H Rissler who earlier ran a store at Confidence. The firm once known as Argo and McCord, the McCords, long popular traders, will focus on farming, leaving Iconium business life.
Mise Lucille Coltrain and Loura Hughes win one dollar prizes in a Legion Auxiliary essay contest. Readable excerpts discuss Citizens Military Training Camps, their 1921 origins, funding by Congress, free provisions for attendees, and aims to develop physical, mental, and moral character through a thirty day outdoor program called Gateway to Health.
Lucille Coltrain notes 130000 girls belong to the Girl Scout organization in the United States and are receiving valuable training. The piece implies continued discussion on the next page.
Mrs. Alcia McCord hosts a Sunday dinner broadcast detailing a Arizona trip with Tarra Young kern and Vosburghs. She describes Roosevelt Dam, Tempe and Mesa, the Mormon Temple, and views from the Rocky Mountain passes. The group enjoyed lunch, photos, and landscape scenery, and McCord invites more travel notes for publication.
A heavy frost hit the locality Tuesday night but reports indicate minimal crop damage. Some areas experienced a light freeze, though effects appear slight. Following cold rains and frost, residents await warmer spring days.
Hiattsville and surrounding area share a weekend of family visits and weather impacts with no church services due to rain. Miss Orpha McDanel and Miss Vivien Sneed close school terms. Beulahlatt to teach near home. Edna Calton to teach Mew Hoppe school. Berniece Scott and Orpha McDanel accept Extine school positions. several families visited and joined dinners and programs at local homes.
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