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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
4
Last Sunday observances included sunrise prayer meeting, a Primary Sunday School opening service, an Easter sermon with baptism and communion, a League service, and an Easter cantata supervised by Mrs J P Albert. Sunday schedule lists services and a Wednesday prayer meeting.
Church of Christ services featured Easter program at Bible School time with Rev Neal State Secretary as guest. Dinner followed at noon and Rev Morgan of Albia delivered a message at 2 30. Ordination of a minister and an elder occurred. Ladies Bazaar proceeds praised and gratitude extended.
A high school operetta The Lady of the Terrace was staged in the auditorium on Tuesday April 22 2080. A large crowd applauded the performance praising director Miss Ellis and the pupils for their efforts. The show featured a fairy tale theme with a bright stage lighting effect and musical numbers led by Dennis Molly and a chorus.
Teonium Circuit Teenium Sunday School at 109 am with services at 2 pm. Pearl Kelsey led a fine young people’s meeting last Sunday evening. Miss Phyllis Lemaster to lead Sunday evening at Christian Church. Boy Scouts meet Saturday 7:30 pm at Christian Church. Brotherhood meeting at Christian Church Friday evening. Rev. We 7 Todd to speak. Lavies Ald Thursday. Election of officers. Fairview Sunday School at 9:30 am with morning worship at 11 and Young People’s choir. services 7:40 pm. Hilton Sunday School 10 am, worship 11 am, Young People’s choir, vesper at 3:30 pm. Ladies Aid meet with Mrs. Williams in Albia Thursday. Community seeks bigger Hilton Church. J. W. Zerbe, minister.
A United Brethren Church note recalls a vivid Easter service with a call for strong faith and conviction in Christ. It praises the powerful gospel and urges believers to seek the Holy Spirit’s filling and steadfast devotion, while noting a large attendance at 7:40.
The Progressive Club hosted a one o clock lunch at Mrs. W A Smith's home on Thursday April 17. Guests included Mrs D More and Mrs F A Miller of Centerville and Mrs F G Orelup of Ottumwa. The afternoon was social and pleasant with out of town visitors noted.
The message invites continued attendance for the evening program and notes seven Sundays until Pentecost cost. It lists next Sunday services including Church School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with a sermon by David, plus a 6:30 p.m. young people service and a 7:30 p.m. sermon. Reverend D Winfeld Thompsen signs as minister.
H Argo a longtime Iconium merchant died Monday at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after a relapse following surgery. Born August 22, 1853 in Ohio, he moved to Iowa and lived in Appanoose County. Survived by wife and relatives, funeral at Teonium M E Church with interment in Teonium cemetery.
G G Herrick of Des Moines secured the Monroe County paving contract for Highway No 6 from Alhia to Ap punnose county line. Total bid stands at 168 819 30 with cement supplied by the state and a unit price of 140 dollars per square yard. Approval came from the state highway commission in Ames on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson hosted the Golden Links Class of the A B Sunday School in Moravia on Friday evening. After a business meeting, rock music was played with Harriet Lee Main Van Long and Lee Hiatt winning high scare. Refreshments of sandwiches deviled eggs pickles and coffee were served. Forty two including children were present.
The Scattersburg School closed last Friday April 18 after a successful term with Mrs Alta Purduana. Parents and friends gathered at the neon horn with baskets and a sumptuous dinner. In the afternoon a fine program was enjoyed. Four pupils showed near perfect attendance: Foy Paxston Lew Paxston Lloyd Lockman and Merneih Coltrain.
Patrons may view the school in action Thursday evening from 7:30 to a little after 9. English IT to Girls Physical Education will be taught, with exhibitions of the year’s best work in various rooms. All community members invited, especially parents of students. Sincerely, Charles Michener, Superintendent.
At the county Legion Auxiliary meeting in Moulton on Tuesday evening Mya Zell Callen of Moravia was elected county chairman and May Julia Veneh of Moravia secretary for the coming year. Mrs. John Cambran of Centerville won the office of vice chairman. The gathering, led by Mrs. J. C. Al bert, drew enthusiastic delegates from Appanoosa county units and nearby towns. Moravia sent strong representation and a green sale featured by Jean Shirley Albert and Marie Callen. A 6:00 banquet at the Christian Church followed by a social hour at the Legion Hall capped the evening.
At a recent Progressive Club meeting the following officers were elected for the new year: President Marjory Tracy, Vice President Bertha Broshar, Mary Ward, Treasurer Gael Broshar.
A group including Mrs J Z Burton Curtin Burton and families Hartey Burton Nav Clift Neff Bayard Neff gathered Sunday to surprise Neal Burton on his thirty second birthday. Wives brought baskets and hosted a cheerful gathering marked by friendly caps and warm wishes.
Local women's clubs plan National Better Homes Week from April 27 to May 3 headed by Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur. A meeting at the school on Tuesday April 29 at 2 30 p m is free and open to all. Demonstrations and talks include curtains for the home, food for the family, labor saving devices, and time budgeting with various club leaders and music programs.
Centerville will hold a twelve week summer school starting in June and ending August 22. It functions as a branch of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls to serve teachers and prospective teachers in distant areas, offering access to regular college curricula locally. Contact McCracken in Centerville for details.
Bays urged to finish bids for the Bird House Contest with instructions on saving the birdhouse and where to save the bird house details. Sunshine is Tennessee's best terms and the Union will publish next week with further guidance.
Nineteen young wolves about a week old were trapped two and a half miles east of Tilton last Sunday morning. Hunters W. S. Bailey Jr, Halbert Bailey, Emery Bailey of near Blakesburg and Chas Hough of near Moravia will share a $4 per wolf bounty. They found a den under an old log, exhibited in Moravia on Tuesday.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal Choir presented the Easter Cantata Joyous Bells of Easter Sunday evening under the direction of Mrs. J. F. Albert with pianist Mrs. Cody Luse. The program featuredRev. B. G. Hawkins, Mr. D. B. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Albert, Miss Mildred Tart, Rev. EB Hankins, and other soloists. Free will offerings supported the event with the choir delivering The Song of Triumph and Ye Victor Bells of Easter Day.
A pretty wedding was held at the United Brethren parsonage in Moravia on Saturday evening April 1 at 8 o clock as Rev D Winfield Tompson united Miss Vel Boyer and Mr Frederick Koehler with the ring ceremony. Mr Koehler is son of August Koehler of near Unionville and Miss Boyer is daughter of Eugene Boyer of near Unionville. The couple plan to reside on the Koehler farm north west of Unionville after April 25, and both come from prominent local families with valued traits and prospects.
More than thirty Moravia Old Fellows gathered in Albia Tuesday evening as the local lodge conferred the Initiatory degree on three candidates in the new lodge rooms. Reports say the work was exemplified efficiently followed by refreshments and a social hour.
The FE. T. C. Club onet Thursday Aftermoth April 17 at Mrs. Albert Veach home. New officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Roscoe Pennington Vice President Mrs. Cecil Coulson Secretary Mrs. ZeCallen Mrs. Clark Blackman.
A quirky old menu lists Swis Steak Gravy with mashed potatoes and baked items. It features cottage cheese, rhubarb pie, bread, and a mix of labeled dishes in a dated kitchen-card tone.
Obituary for Elizandhe Green who died April 28 1905 at 66. Michael Winslet died at home in Moravia on April 26. Dentist James B Logan begins practice in Moravia. High School play cast listed. Market cited cattle at 6.00, horses 0.42, sheep 37.40. Wm Shrock buys D M Coffin barber shop. Moravia School Board advertises bids for seven roofed brick school.
A Centerville Scout Court of Honor will be held Monday evening April 28 at 7:00 in the Grammar school auditorium. Scouts from across Appanoose county seeking advancement from Tenderfoot to Second Class will present before committees chaired by H. O. Kelley M. G. Wall and George Milani. Attendees include Bey from Centerville Cincinnati Nuns Exline Moulton Iconium Mirava. The event, open to the public and parents, promises useful tests and discussion of Scout work.
Mrs Theo Alliser chairs Ay panoose county Pedersted Clubs announces the county convention program to be held at the Pras Lyturian Church in Centerville on Wednesday April with morning and afternoon sessions. Registration welcomes, reports by presidents and state committees, musical numbers, and club activities planned under leaders Mrs. dith Packard Davis Mrs. Martha Bowen Mrs. W. A. Sith Mrs. Web West and others.
Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Creech gathered at their Wabash Avenue home on Sunday April 20 for an Easter get-together. After dinner and social time the group toured the town before departing, leaving best wishes for the hosts. Those present included Cecil Creech of Abbott Hospital Oskaloosa Jaws Nella Hutchison of Des Moines Mrs Lucretia Hutchison and children Doe Willian Lester and Nova of Moulton and Cleo Forsythe of Moulton.
The Rebekah ladies host an April 25 program followed by an egg roast. After supper Rev Hawkins delivers the 611th Anniversary address. Come early as the program is extensive.
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