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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
3
Church News outlines Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Diving Worship at 11 a.m. Union services planned at the U S church in Boelock with a delegate to the annual conference to be elected during morning worship. Last quarterly conference scheduled for the evening of August 10th. Dr. Todd to preside.
The United Brethren Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Supt M H L Johnson, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7, and evening service at 8 with Bro Lagle. District meeting at Norwood U B church on Thursday August 2 with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Pastor W T Boaton notes God will supply all needs through Christ Jesus.
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. at Hirdie Main led by Superintendent Christin Endeavor. Evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday events noted.
Community church services and Sunday school times listed for Ottumwa area churches. Morning worship at 11, Sunday School at 10, youth and choir activities, baskets, and speakers including Prof Clarence Gilliland and Hon Dan Turner. Fairview and Hilton notes, Epworth League, Farm Bureau event, and a play by the Sconium Aid finale.
J W Zerbe pastor invites congregation to services next Sunday at Hilton and Fairview churches after they bring baskets to church this Sunday. All with no church home welcome to attend.
Mildred Roma Best Hazard daughter of Jesse Best and Lenna Best was born December 13 1911 in Walnut City Iowa and died July 24 1994 in Tama Iowa at age 82. She married Robert J Hazard October 28 1928 and lived in Moravia Osceola Tama Cof Veetown and Walnut City before returning to Tama. She was a member of the Moravia Christian church and Tama American Legion Auxiliary and won a Lake Cherry bathing beauty contest two years ago. She is survived by her father Jesse Best Walnut City mother Mrs Fred Reed Jetmore sister Mrs Clyde Green Coffeeville and brother Orville Best Kansas City. Funeral services were held July in Tama and Walnut City with interment near Moravia.
Seven year old Ella Jean Woodward daughter of Harry and Mrs Woodward living northwest of Moravia fractured her right arm just above the wrist while playing in the yard with other children last Friday. The bone snapped as she leaned back to ground on her hands creating a twist. The accident was unusual and painful.
Crowds from Ottumwa and nearby towns gathered at Riverside Park on Sunday for a cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Families named include Anson Hayes and sons from Middletown Ohio, D W Hayes, F W Wright and Rex Wilkening of Sigourney, B F Wilsons of Woodward, Melvin Stocker, Versal and Russall Scott, Zell Wilson and Leroy, B C Wilson and Trenton, Deena and Jay, Edaz Dyphon, Cher e Ruth Johnson, Jackia Winaler, Aden Boller, and others.
Local residents and visitors fill Moravia with social calls. Burke Wilsons greet friends. Mrs Zerba travels to World’s Fair in Indiana. Annabeth Keemer returns from Wisconsin. many relatives and church figures visit in Centerville Albia and Moravia.
Moravia Moravia Lodge No 610 E 1304 Moravia passes resolutions of respect on August 1. The document extends condolences and honors from the lodge to a departed member, noting service and loyalty to the fraternal organization.
The article notes autumn like leaves and midwinter scenes in August in Moravia and nearby, describing a year where spring and summer moods lingered, dust storms occurred, and rainfall was erratic. It laments badly scrambled seasons across Iowa, with some areas receiving rain that revived grass and flowers while others became barren, and ends with a calm acceptance of the unusual weather.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday for the birthday of C H Van Dorin, with a noon dinner, afternoon ice cream and cake, and visits. Attendees from Moravia included Mrs Mary Fulham and family, Roy Matherly and family, W T Van Dorin and family, and Mrs Jennie Eimoe of Hillsboro. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin and Leo, Mrs J L Jones.
The Welsh terrier, a hardy hound once used to hunt foxes and badgers, is praised for its aristocratic bearing, loyal disposition, and suitability as a family companion. It shares lineage with old British terriers and is valued for its active, friendly nature and watchdog instincts.
A fragment recalls Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the colonies’ push to be known as a united entity. It notes a resolution in 1778 referring to the Twelve United Colonies and a 1776 decision affecting continental commissions and instruments.
A Daily guidance note from the Agriculture Department outlines recommended meat consumption for workers performing fairly strenuous muscular labor. The advised amount is about one and a quarter pounds of beef per day as part of a balanced diet.
History notes the Future Farmers of America began in Virginia with a 1928 statewide idea by Walter Newman and Henry Groseclose’s draft of the constitution. The national program formed in Kansas City that November, with 45 states now organized and over 2500 chapters. It lists advantages to boys including leadership, thrift, public speaking, scholarship, and community service through activities and supervised practice. The origin of the name traces to New Jersey with the early handbook The Future Farmer in 1924.
The Stevens reunion gathered Sunday at the Will Moffatt home with a bountiful noon dinner. A program followed featuring songs, recitations, and instrumental music by Stevens relatives, with lengthy lists of participants and guests.
The text describes icons such as the rising sun, eagle, ear of corn, owl, plow and various symbols for the FFA. It notes the motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serva, highlighting agricultural learning ideals and values.
Moravia Moravian Lodge honors Edyth May Blair who passed July 18 1984. Committee Eva Firkina Jennie Johnson Mildred Bishop offers heartfelt sympathy to the family and asks for a published obituary notice. Resolution copies to family lodge minutes and Moravian Union.
Large crowds fill stands as Reed and Orelup compete in a tight league. Reed scores 74 to 4 with Beery leading Beery 22 and Orelup 13 as top performers. Upcoming games include Reed vs Betty and Orelup vs Beery with August 10 Orelup vs Reed. Thursday night fundraising through passing the hat aims to boost funds for balls and bats.
Moravia Bakery, now operating under A. G. Mason, begins its first sale weekend with bread and a range of pastries. The new venture aims to offer a variety of baked goods as it resumes business.
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