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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
6
A reader recalls a night out with two couples and a prank that nearly disturbed home life. The piece links the tale to local humor and a PTA social incident, noting warnings about risky stunts and community reactions. It also references a verse about civic duty and a marshal’s warning to stay diligent.
Mrs. Dr C T Slavin returned from Coataville Mo after visiting her father John Burgher during his last illness. Burgher died at age 81 on April 20 and funeral services were held at Coataville on the following Tuesday April 21.
Taylor township Democrats held a caucus at the Community Building in Morning last Friday at 7 90. W G Firkins opened the meeting with Mrs Mattie Minnis as secretary. Delegates to the county convention were elected led by C 8 Nash G L Gollaher J D Minnes Dille and W G Firkins. Township ticket nominated Justice of the Peace Homer Utterback J J Hutton Klea Wm Laws Grant Tadlock Trustee 1887 Term W I Le Magerestes 1987 Term H H VAssessor J T Hiatt Township Clerk John Dille Committeeman W Firkins Committeewoman Mrs Mattie tt. Delegates instructed to back C M McFatridge for the state legislature.
John A Morison a former resident north of Centerville along highway 60 has announced his candidacy for the Democrat nomination to the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors. He argues voters should reelect him to another term, citing his record in service and leadership as county chairman.
The contest ended after three months with both sides working to entertain the winner. The activity was supervised by superintendents Miss Edna Clester and Miss Harriet Spott.
The menu offers roast beef with noodles and potatoes, brown gravy, bread with butter and jelly, angel food cake with heavenly hash, and coffee.
A fragmented regional notice hints at concealed identities and uncertain attitudes as locals jostle with words about visibility and recognition. The text juxtaposes humor and anonymity, suggesting hidden motives or misread intentions among townsfolk.
Eva J McKern Nowels a longtime Moravia resident and later Calif ornia retiree died April 28 at her daughter's home in Moravia. Born February 26 1867 in Tama County she married Civil War veteran John Nowels who died 27 years earlier. She lived in Upland California about 25 years before returning to Moravia last September. She leaves three children plus two daughters in California twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Moravia M E Church with interment at the Moravia cemetery.
Francis Turner arranged the adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Senior Clans present the play on Friday night May 8 1936. Audiences will meet Tom Huck Aunt Polly Mary and Widow Douglas with humor and touches of drama.
James Cline a former resident living south west of Moravity has filed papers seeking the Republican nomination for the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors in 1937. His backers say he is well known in the county and capable of handling the county’s business honorably if elected.
The 1984-35 year shows 82 boys completing 2 productive projects with total value 742.98 and net 1031.84. Labor pay 186.32 yields about 82 dollars per boy. Standouts include Kenneth Colpee and Jay Main. The 1935-36 second year reports 39 boys managing 112 purebred ewes, 6 purebred sows, 100 chicks, 3 beeves, and several crops and dairy animals, plus orchard and landscaping work.
Willis Leroy Long, only child of Floyd and Martha Long, born February 11 1936 in Moravia Iowa, died April 12 1086 at his Moravia home at age 22 months 11 days after illness. Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia at 2 p m Friday April 24 Rev Chas L Ellis Meghadiat Episcopal church officiating. The remains were taken to Melpose Iowa for burial.
Mrs Mary Cowell and Mr W C Timue were united in marriage on Thursday evening the 16th at Centerville The couple hosted a charivari party at the Tigue home on a Wednesday evening with a large crowd of friends in attendance and were treated by the newlyweds.
A school theater announces a production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer slated May 8, 1936, in the high school gym. Becky Thatcher is among the cast as a nod to youthful nostalgia. The piece invites middle aged audiences to relive their youth through the performance.
Bible school starts at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion at 11. A sermon by the pastor follows. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p.m. and another sermon at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid will serve dinner at the church on May 6. Pastor W. J. Hastie.
The United Brethren church schedules worship and youth activities. Morning service at 11 o clock with M H Johnson leading September events, Sunday school at 10, Christian Endeavor at 7, and evening service at 8 with Pastor F Scott.
The Moravia church outlines Sunday services with Methodist Episcopal and Wesley arrangements including Sunday School at 10:30, worship at 11, evening sessions at 7 and 8, and a Wednesday night study. Mothers Day services planned for Sunday May 10. Charles L. Ellis is the pastor. An official board meeting is called for Friday at 8 o'clock.
The notice lists morning worship at 9 45 and 11 with Hilton Sunday School at 10 am led by Lewis Rouse, and Epworth League cooperation for the evening service. Teenium Sunday School at 10 2 pm led by Vern Turner, with a League devotional after. Jd W Stine is the pastor.
Bible School and preaching at 10, Sunday evening service at 7 30, Thursday evening Bible study at 7 30. Bring your Bible and come out. Everyone welcome. W G Lagle, teacher.
Members met at Mrs. Zell Cullen's home for the last meeting of the year. Roll call response was Garden Hints. Edna Johnson read the club's note. Elected officers include President Louemma Palmer Vice President Ruby Dille Secretary Bertha Lathan Treasurer Mary Johnson.
An Epworth League sub district rally drew 83 young people to the M E Church in Iconium on Monday evening. A Cincinnati high school sextet sang and two Moulton women sang a duet. A debate between Leaguers from Moulton and Centerville centered on the topic Ones Life Is Not Predestined. Refreshments of pie cookies and coffee were served.
C O Jones reports shipments to St Louis from Mo ravia Cooperative Marketing Association. A mixed car of livestock was sent. Tugaday evening. Mrs Tom Cameron, Marjory and Elizabeth Cameron, Mary Zerbe and Deloris Main were in Center Village Saturday afternoon.
The appointment of J. D. Minnes as Moravia postmaster was confirmed by the United States Senate last Thursday. No information has been received on when the change in postmasters will take place.
Moravia Parent Teacher Association elected Mrs. Merle Walters as president for the coming year at the final meeting held in the school Monday evening. Other officers named were Mrs. Margaret Beery, vice president, Miss Julia Cooper, secretary, Mrs. Nadine Winaler, treasurer, and Mrs. Margaret Callen, historian.
A stray shot from a gun fired by Marshall Lew Hiner while disposing of unlicensed dogs in Moravia lightly injures Mia Dellig McCrory and Mrs Geo Cousins. Officials say no serious harm occurred and the shot likely glanced off a rock, not in the direct line of fire.
Genevieve Carter and James A. Bruckshaw unite in Milan Missouri on September 28, 1936. Judge B. E. McNary officiated with Evelyn Carter as maid of honor and Robert Halden as best man. Bride and groom bring local schooling from Moravia and Centerville areas. The couple plans a combined business and pleasure trip to Dallas and other southern points after the wedding.
A school menu lists Creamed Chicken with biscuits mashed potatoes noodles and green beans plus corn custard cottage cheese cold slaw pickles jelly bread butter and pie with coffee. The schedule notes Wednesday May 4th offerings for lunch.
Moravia Mayor L. H. Beery designates May 4 week as official clean-up days urging all citizens to cooperate. A town team and wagon will collect refuse not burnable from streetside containers starting Monday. Residents should place tin cans bottles glass iron and other non burnables for pickup and may need to assist with large items. The notice targets businesses as well and asks everyone to help brighten Moravia.
A letter from Oscar Mazon, a retired Presbyterian minister, to Amy Wilson describes life near the ocean with flowers, political hopes, and plans for visitors. He jokes about government support, the local town’s growth from 10,600 in 1900 to 160,000, Easter churchgoing, Aunt Dora's arthritis, and invites relatives to visit and “join the rank.”
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