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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
4
A large Future Farmers of America banquet at Fort Des Moines Hotel showcased 800 high-type students and educators from Iowa. Governor Wilson spoke on wholesome, educational atmosphere, while guests enjoyed a memorable evening with Mr. Hurliman hosting and a humorous mix up over the Governor’s identity.
A Moravia linked tragedy follows a fatal Ottumwa fire that killed seven Helmick family members and injured the infant Max Edward. The disaster, blamed by survivors on a spark from a kitchen stove igniting kerosene, unfolded early Saturday with services held later in Ottumwa.
Funeral services were held at the Unionville Baptist church for Fred McDonald a 50 year old farmer killed by an enraged Jersey bull at his Unionville farm Friday The bull had not been dehorned and continued goring the body after discovery and the tragedy occurred at the pond where the bull was being watered Interment followed at Unionville cemetery Rev J A Wilson officiated
The senior class will stage The Attorney for the Defense by Eugene G. Hafer on Thursday night May 11. Ten seniors star in the four act production with Doyle Hampton as Jimmie Carlyle and Grace Argo as Dorothy Hampton. The play, recently presented by Drake University, showcases a balanced cast and strong dramatic skill.
Basil Cowell Post of Moravia will host a county Legion gathering Thursday evening with representatives from all county posts and nearby towns. A music and speech program will supplement business sessions run by county officers, and the Moravia Auxiliary will serve refreshments. Mr and Mrs J P Coffin were in Centerville Friday.
Rex Firkins of Parsons College, a sophomore from Morevis, captured first in the 880 yard run at the season opener against Wesleyan, helping Parsons to a 75 to 55 victory. He also anchored the Mile Relay, where Parsons narrowly lost.
The menu lists Corn Chicken Pie Trish potatoes and green beans with sweet potatoes salad pickles and jelly. Desserts include butter pie and biscuita with coffee gravy served alongside.
Mrs Garner died at 3 00 Saturday afternoon on the eve of her 76th birthday. She passed away at the home of her son James R Garner on a farm east of Unionville following a period of illness. Survived by Ted her husband and children Charles Moravia Mrs Rosa McGrighy Plainville Kansas Mrs Maggie Cox Allerton Mrs Jane Miller Milan Mo Mrs Tina Houser Centerville James R Garner Unionville Mrs Evie Preston Promise City Mrs Cecil Selix Mrs Bertha Simmons and Faye Garner Unionville. Funeral held at 2 00 Monday afternoon at the Baptist church Unionville with Rev Jas A Wilson officiating. Chester Broshar in Center. Wille Friday.
The Junior Senior Banquet held in the school gym drew 87 juniors 33 seniors and 16 faculty. Guests enjoyed a colorful Big Top atmosphere with balloons clowns and parades. Roy Adams gave the welcome as Willard Cloyed spoke and a comedy motion picture followed. A souvenir scramble ended the evening as balloons dropped.
School calendar lists April 25, 27, 28 base ball tournament and April 26 speech plays by sopho more class. Faculty picnic April 27. Senior trip April 29 to Ft Madison Keokuk and Nauvoo Til May 2 style show by ABC Girls. May 4 tag day. Musical concert at 8 p.m. state contest groups and goldat and concert band. May 7 baccalaureate service May 8 senior chapel at 3 p.m. and commencement May 8. Sophomore and Junior picnics May 10. Senior play May 11. FFA farm engineering and animal husbandry judging. Teams go to Ames. May 12 girls go to Wellshea at Ames.
A compiled 1939 roster-style list names Grace Argo Doria Bell Guster Coulson Helen Hamilton Vivian Hudgens Enid Long Doris Jean Luse Josephine McDonald Dorothy Nowels Elaine Palmer Martha Stocker Hallien Tisue Marie Tomlin Marjorie VanDorin Roy Adams Wilbur Cloyed Junior Derby Dwight Fenton Doyla Hampton George Hellyer Quentin Hudson Floyd Johnson Donald Jones Donald McCloud Jack McDonough Stephen McKern Ferrel Purvis Otis Stafford Richard Veach Clair Woodward Donald Whitehead Ronald Woodward Junior Youngker are recorded in an index-like 1939 entries. The list appears to reflect residents or participants without narrative context or events.
Mr. John Kinion learned Monday of the death of his nephew Ansel Crocker of Chicago JL who died last Friday. He was buried in Garden City Kans.
Ardis H Callen and Lorent L Walter wed at the Moravia Methodist parsonage using a single ring service officiated by Rev R L Brown. Attendants Reba Callen and John Packard. Bride wore japonica lace dress with talisman roses. attendant in navy blue with sweet peas. After luncheon for guests the couple departed for a new home near Hiattaville.
Mrs Dorothy Dodd and Mrs Marjorie Wilson of Cedar Rapids join Mrs Will Baldwin and her daughter for a month long motor trip to New York. They will visit Arlene Dodd and Mrs James McGuire in Philadelphia and attend the Worlds Fair before returning home.
Mora high school baseball fell 4 to 1 to Centerville in the first round, hampered by sloppy field conditions and 8 Moravia errors after a 1 1 tie through six innings. Hits were 3 each. Moravia lineup included Lemaster Woodward Van Dorin Whitehead Purvis Roy Woodward Floyd Johnson. A rematch was being scheduled for Thursday.
Robert Turner of Iconium recently acquired portable hammer quill grinding equipment and advertises local services. He formerly operated a store at Iconium and now seeks business in the surrounding Union area.
The Town Missouri Milwaukee Service club expresses gratitude to Mora patrons and friends who attended the club meeting in Seymour on Tuesday evening. K. Blackman, executive member, notes the strong turnout and support.
A detailed note discusses how old coal and mineral rights do not restrict landowners from leasing their land for oil and gas. The author reviews legal authorities and concludes coal and mineral reservations cannot affect oil and gas leasing rights, outlining key principles for landowners.
Andrew C Faber a Moravia farmer died at his home after a brief illness about a week after his wife died. He had long operated a farm and threshing business and was known for the old time threshing method. He leaves three children, nine grandchildren, and six brothers, with funeral services to be held at the Moravia Methodist church.
Sherman A. Kinion, 69, died at his home west of Udell after long illness. A lifelong Appanoose County farmer born in Cincinnati, he is survived by his wife, two daughters Elmer Brown and Finis Johnson, and brother J B Kinion of Moravia. Funeral arrangements not announced. body at Turner Funeral Home in Moravia.
Breaded loin mashed potatoes deviled eggs pickles hot biscuits butter spread ng assisted by Rev. W B Donahoo interment at Moravia cemetery
A group expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during their time of sorrow and for the floral tributes. Signed by Reuben Faber and family, Richard Faber and family, LeRoy Harvey and family.
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