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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
5
Moravia area reports fine spring weather though residents crave moisture. Township caucus turnout criticized by a skeptic, buzz about local politics and a mayor’s pay amid humorous asides. Readers’ anecdotes include garden potatoes, preachers boasting potatoes, and a local editor’s award recognition.
A meeting of the Appanoose Monroe gub district Epworth League is planned at Iconium on Monday evening April 27. Registration starts at 7 30 pm with recreation, business and devotional periods to follow. A debate titled Ones Life Is Not Predestined features Moulton on the affirmative and Centerville on the negative, plus special numbers from Moulton and Cincinnati.
The Stamos gray court dispute over the Appanoose County board seat ends with Joe Gray losing a rehearing request and Harry Stamos, Democrat, taking the office he was elected to two years ago. Stamos will be paid for the time he remained out of office.
N. R. Ward store has installed a new and modern mechanical refrigerator display case this week. The equipment will preserve and present perishable foods including vegetables, fruits, and other items for customer access.
Taylor township Republicans met at the Moravia Community Building Monday evening to nominate township officers and select 16 delegates and 16 alternates to the Appanoose County Republican convention.Attorney Purley Rinker spoke on the Constitution, its history, status, and future, as he seeks the state senate nomination from Appanoose and Davis counties.
Word reaches here that Norman J. Firkins, son of Mr and Mrs, has earned a new post at a Navy Yard after completing a diploma at a San Diego business college where he studied for some time.
Daniel Downerd Smith born February 16 1850 Cambridge Ohio died April 18 1936 Moravia Iowa age 86 years 2 months 2 days. He married Susan Lenora Tuttle March 4 1871. Six children survive with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral April 20 Moravia Methodist Church with interment in Moravia cemetery.
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy after our loss and for the floral tributes. The Children
A large turnout of 65 patrons enjoyed a basket dinner on Friday April 11 marking the end of a successful term taught by Miss Vera Boshak. An afternoon program featured Codyne Luse and Arlene Kester with guitar music, and pupils received keepsakes while oranges were handed out. Kittenball games engaged men and boys. Miss Boshak plans a trip to Los Angeles to visit her sister Mrs Harold Richmond.
Centerville residents express pride as Saturday morning arrives with anticipation of forthcoming hand concert events. Community excitement builds around performances and local participation in the social gathering.
Donald Tarr, head of Ida Grove High School's social science department, is elected for another year as an administrator in the salary position, ensuring continuity in the department and school leadership.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will observe the 127th anniversary on Tuesday April 28 at 7 80 oclock p m at their Moravia hall. Members and families are invited to attend and a short program is planned. Please bring a treated dish, committee notes.
The Taylor hip democrat caucus calls for a Friday meeting at Moravia Community Building. It starts at 7:30 PM with the aim to nominate town officers and choose five delegates and alternates to the county convention, per Committeeman W. G. Firkins.
Smith and Veach, owners of Rexall drug stores in Moravia and Albia, announce dissolution of their partnership effective May 1. W A Veach gains Moravia ownership. W A Smith runs Albia store. Moravia will be Veach Rexall. Albia becomes Smith Rexall. Veach sole Moravia owner, C A Veach pharmacist since 1926, U of Iowa graduate.
George Brassfield, 64, died suddenly at 8 30 p m Saturday at his home six miles south of Hiattsville. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Albertson of near Hiattsville. Funeral services were held Monday from the home with Rev Burner of the Fairview church officiating. Burial was in Eaton cemetery.
Rev Scott Reporta notes at mid year conference in Toledo Iowa encouraging conditions across the field. Membership gains include 321 new additions with better salaries paid. about fifteen ministers attended along with wives and some delegations. Bishop A B Statton presided. speakers included J S Overmiller of York College, Dr J Gordon Howard and Dr Stanley Williams.
The menu lists a homestyle spread including gravy mashed potatoes beans creamed corn carrots salad and hot biscuits with jelly and pies. It evokes a church or community dining setting with simple seasonal dishes and a dessert option.
W C Starks longtime Moravia resident in Appanoose county died suddenly at his Moravia home after a paralytic stroke. He was 72 years old born Oct 7 1868 in Walnut City. Survived by widow Margaret M Johnson former wife Edna Hiatt daughter sister Mary Main and two grandchildren. Funeral from Turner Funeral Home with Rev F C Scott officiating. Interment in Moravia cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Frank V Hiatt and family express heartfelt thanks for neighbors and friends who offered support during their time of sorrow and for the beautiful floral offerings received.
Last Sunday a district meeting was held at the United Brethren church in Albia with sessions at 2 and 7 30 p m. Chief speakers included President Over miller of York College Dr J Gordon Howard of Dayton Ohio and Superintendent Ira Hawley. A Mystic United Brethren delegation performed music. Attending from Moravia were Rev F C Scott and family Forrest Main Wanda Jones Mr and Mrs M P Main Mr and Mrs M K Blackman.
Miss Agnes Richardson wrapped up a term at Coulson last Friday with a large gathering of patrons and a noon dinner. A good afternoon program followed. Dale Callen earned a globe for perfect attendance, completing three years. Hilton missed four days due to illness, breaking his five year streak. he previously rode a pony two and a half miles daily for the first three years.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith and daughter Betty Jane traveled to Gillaspie Alabama last Tuesday after being summoned by the death of Mrs. Smiths brother Chas Butcher. They were in Jolly and Walter Wilson Freeman.
Mrs. Mary Yeanger, 85, longtime resident of Appa Roose county, died at her home near Hisitsville on Tuesday, April 21, after a period of failing health. Funeral services at Swaim Funeral Home Moravia at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Chas L. Ellis officiating. Burial in Centerville. Obituary to follow.
Work began last week on remodeling the Turner Funeral Home in Moravia. An 18 by 84 foot addition on the west side with a basement garage will be added. The interior will be reorganized with new equipment and furnishings to create a premier facility. The first floor will include a chapel space and a slumber room, the second floor a preparation room and display room, plus an elevator from basement to second floor. A modern forced air heating and air conditioning plant will be installed. Completion is expected in six to eight weeks, followed by a formal opening.
Moravia baseball both wins and loses in a double header. Exline game features Blackman two hits and Dotson a triple as Moravia prevails with strong fielding ease. Cincinnati clash proves costly with Dotson and Blackman charged by three errors in two innings as Cincinnati plates ten. Hellyer, freshman, blanks later innings. Corder shows power and strikeouts against Moravia bats. Team heads to Mystic Thursday for next game.
Rev. Burton Tarr and his family depart for Omaha then Little Rock to take a field representative role for the Methodist church board of education. He will oversee administrative tasks and curriculum planning at Philander Smith College while based in Little Rock. Mrs Tarr and children remain with relatives for the summer.
Mrs Nellie Hiatt of Seattle visiting Moravia Iowa with her mother and Kansas City daughter spent Sunday with Dr. Lynch family and others. She departs Monday for Minneapolis then home. After rest she and friends plan a world tour aboard a private yacht slated to sail about May 10.
The PTA plans a year end play “Last past of School” at the school building next Monday evening April 27. Eighteen parents, including Merle Miller as Lilly Primrose, are in the cast with many class roles and a boys quartet. No admission charge, 7:30 p.m., plus a teachers’ special. The annual PTA officer election will be held at the meeting.
CarreneS Bible School opens at 10 a m with Mia and Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion follows at 11 o clock as officers and committees are selected.
Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 10 led by M. H. Johnson superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Evening worship at 7 80. Junior Endeavor at 2 00 p m Sunday afternoon. Glad chest boxes for junior endeavor due next Sunday. Pastor F C Goott.
The church offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. morning worship at 1 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Church study night every Wednesday at 7:80. Morning worship at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10:80 appear in text. Public is invited. pastor Charles E. L Ellis invites all.
The Epworth League at Iconium hosts a social this Friday evening with Pairview and Sunday School sessions at 9 am 10 am and 11 am Morning worship follows at 9 45 and 11 00 with a devotion after Iconium Sunday School A special evening program is planned The district Epworth League meeting convenes in Iconium on Monday evening April 27 led by Pastor W Stine.
Regular Bible Class at Church of Christ Thursday evening at 7:80 invites all to study. Includes a note about Mrs J J Hicks being ill with a reference to James 4 12 and a location at her home, W G.
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