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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
5
A long, mixed column recalls past weather events, politics, and quirks. It notes upcoming campaigns for the U S Senate with Broferd, Hamill, Brookhart, and Turner shifts, mentions Dickinson and Utterback in the Democratic race, and includes light musings on oddities, a joke about a hitchhiker with two thumbs, and a Roosevelt son’s yeast business venture.
Paul Underwood, Moravia Reds pitcher, hurled a no hitter against the Albia All Stars but Albia scored a run for a 2 to 1 Reds victory. The left hander dominated the Albia batters while Red bats produced the deciding runs.
The Moravia league prints a string of Aug fixtures at Ottumwa YMCA and Moravia fields. Key games include Moravia Reds against Morrell Office, Tigers vs Yankees, Cuba vs Athletics, and Moravia Blues vs Jerome Farmers with 7:45 or 8:45 starts, plus a preliminary Moravia Reds vs Albia All Stars.
Paul earned 14 strikeouts with no walks, four Reds reaching first base and one advancing. O Connor opened the seventh for Albia and scored on Dotson’s misplay after a misjudged catch, while Albia fielding suffered from a discolored soft ball. Reds managed only three safe hits and faced seven strikeouts, with errors aiding Albia’s baserunners.
The Salem church announces a homecoming program on Sunday. Morning worship at 11 o'clock followed by basket dinner at noon. An afternoon service at 1 50 features scripture and prayer led by Forest Main and Rev. Fred Riggs of Den Sresch. Welcome by Austin Jay.
Weather concerns dominate the page as the bakery strike in Des Moines is not the focus. The chatter mentions M. E. Friday Dinner Menu, Walter Damrogh, and a conductors comment, but the lead centers on a weather influenced bake run. The odd phrasing reflects OCR noise rather than a clear event.
Moravia Red discusses a misdated alert for Albia All Stars visiting Aug 15 after calendar confusion. Fans expect an exciting softball night as Albia seeks revenge after a 2 to 1 loss, while Reds face Jerome on Aug 16 in a rain-delayed schedule.
Rev. J. W. Zerbe announced the committees for the sixth annual Iconium Interchurch Field Meet to be held Monday, Aug. 10. General chairman Pearl Kelsey. stands and concessions Ben Whitehead Carl Calhoun Pearl Kelsey and parents of the Scouts. sports H. G. Argo Robert Jennings Del Hellyer Ned Argo. grounds E. E. Breese Edward McCord W. C. Coulson Chas Ellis. events Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tarr Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Firkins Mrs. W. C. Coulson and Mia Roy Purvin. starters Fred Tarr L. H. Priebe Vern Turner Jodgea Roy Miller Roy Gilliland Lloyd Beaty. clerks Leslie Derby Clarence Sheldon Harry Brown. registration Russell Brown Bert Rinehart Berle Beaty Orval Callen.
The W F M S of the M E L church met at Mrs Wm Gardner home Monday evening. Attendance was reported and officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs F W Blumenstock, Vice President Mrs Tom Cameron, Secretary Mrs W H Young, Treasurer Mrs Wu Gardner.
Chas Laws opens a produce buying station in Moravis in a renovated Gilther building near the northwest square corner. The setup is prepared to buy for the Armour company and invites patronage from local customers.
An extras gang of about 100 men is working on ties for the Milwaukee railroad in Morning. They expect to complete work in the vicinity within a few days and then move to a new location. Dr. W. R. B. rode Saturday evening for some ailment, while T. J. Turner’s illness showed slight improvement.
Centerville Iowa and 125 southern towns saw lower electricity costs after a recent rate cut by Iowa Southern Utilities. A Federal Power Commission survey compared Burlington Davenport and Davenport costs, showing Davenport often cheaper at various usage levels, though Burlington remains higher on some measurements.
The notice lists multiple family reunions with dates in August 1985 and August 1986. Families named include Roberts Lockman McCumber Main McDanel Wilbon Argo Kincade Boyer Golson and others. Reunions occur at Wildwood Park Ottumwa Centerville Moravia Allbig City Park and local grove sites with invites to relatives and friends.
Fall Festival organizers call a meeting for Thursday evening at the community building. All committees should attend as important business will be discussed. Poultry Club officers and directors will meet at the same time and place. Geo B Johnson pres.
The Moravia Public School band has been hired to play at the sixth annual Appanoose County 4-H Club Calf Show at Mystic from August 14 to 17. Local musicians perform Thursday to Saturday forenoon, with Moravia FFA and farm youth entries expected to swell crowds. Other acts include prominent addresses, livestock parade, vaudeville, carnival rides, and more. The group, directed by M L Betterly, recently played at the Tri County Pioneer Day in Iconium and plans a trip to the Iowa State Fair.
The annual Pence reunion took place Sunday August 4 at the Main Grove with 66 present and kittenball as the main entertainment. Held to plan next year’s gathering at the same site, the event listed many attendees from Moravia Des Moines and Hamilton area including Delph Pence Rudolph Pence Allie Pence and Hattie Stilwell with visitors Eugene Foust Richard Burton Enid Long and others.
Wyoming Pence descendants met last Sunday in Cheyenne at Lions Park for a Pence reunion. Attendees shared memories, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and planned to meet again on the first Sunday in August 1986. Participants included multiple DuVall, Pence, and Shake families from Little Bear, Cheyenne, Albin, Laramie, and Ottumwa, with several visiting from nearby towns.
Large crowds attended Iconium for the annual Homecoming of the two churches on Sunday and the Tri County Pioneer Day on Monday. Attendance peaked with 248 Sunday School, about 360 at the sermon, and 600 to 700 in the afternoon. Monday turnout was substantial though smaller than past years due to farmers in the fields. The events featured community singing, numerous musical performances, talks, and speeches by Rev. J. W. Zerbe and other officials, with a notable flyover by Floyd Davis hindered by meadow conditions.
The last quarterly conference of the year will be held at the U B church this evening at 8 o'clock. Delegates to annual conference will be elected. Dr Hawley the conference superintendent will be present to deliver a short message and conduct conference business. DuVali Infant A 60n born to Mr and Mrs Winston DuVal Wednesday July 31st lived a few hours and was buried Thursday August in Moravia cemetery. Short funeral services were held at the grave led by Rev J W.
Sunday School begins at 10 a m with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and Evening service at 8 p m led by Pastor W G Lagle This church notices the weekly timetable and leadership details for services.
United Brethren church announces Sunday events with M H H Johnson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 includes potential sermon by Ray Burton Tarr and a 6 30 pm Young Peoples prayer group followed by Christian Endeavor at 7. No evening service. Thursday prayer meeting at 8. Junior Christian Endeavor Saturday at 1 45 pm. W T Boston is the pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. superintendent Lyle Beery. Evening worship at 8. A W H M and W F M Christmas party is set for Thursday in the church basement with a 12:30 picnic dinner. Guests include Queen Bethers Light Bearers and Kings Heralds. Attendees should bring a small gift for Home Missions and an offering for Foreign Mission fields. Sub-District Epworth League rally in Centerville on Monday August 12 begins registration at 2 p.m. with a picnic. usual dime fee. Morning worship at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10:30. Pastor J C Behrens.
A compilation of church notices lists Iconium Sunday School at 10 pm Misa Mayme Callen Sept Young Peoples meeting 7 16 To services after the Last Quarterly Conference Tuesday Sept 10 Appanoose Monroe County Epworth League Rally West Grove Aug 12 Fairview Sunday School 9 am Mrs Bert Meehrn Supt Morning worship 9 45 am Young Peoples choir Epworth League Tuesday evening The Four Square church of Albia to stage The Story of the Crags after Epworth League A B String Band concert at Fairview Tuesday evening Sixth annual Homecoming Sunday Sept 15 Ladies Aid all day Thursday Sunday School 10 am Lewis Nama Supt Morning worship 11 am Epworth League 7 30 pm Junior choir will sing Prayer meeting Friday evening All welcome J W Zerbe Minister
U B Aid dinner list for Wednesday August 14 features roast beef with brown gravy mashed potatoes vegetable salad pork and cabbage green beans beef pickles bread butter pie iced tea coffee. At Girl Scout Camp Jean Shirley Albert and Jean Kathryn Broshar traveled to Lake Wepello on Tuesday to spend a week at the camp where about 100 attendees are expected.
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