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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
3
A playful note on freakish tomatoes grown by Frank Selby and a stream of quotes about opportunity, ambition, and wisdom. The piece blends humor about odd produce with aphorisms from history and everyday observations, ending with reflections on life, learning, and contentment.
The Moravia softball squad fell 8 to 7 to Ottumwa in a fast game, with Ottumwa capitalizing on errors after a four-run first inning. Moravia players listed include Morris, Underwood, Hiatt, McCoy, Hellyer, Easter, Dotson, Burton, Pfannebecker, and Whitehead. Upcoming games: Morrell Office of Ottumwa Thursday Aug 10, Bob Elgin Centerville Friday Aug 11, Morrell All-Stars Ottumwa Tuesday Aug 16.
Beulah Bishop visits Ottumwa this week to appear as guest soloist with the Ottumwa Municipal Band on Wednesday evening August 9. Last Thursday she performed with the Centerville band as guest soloist.
Visiting Selbys from St Petersbur g Fla and northern Iowa and their Florida trip honored with Sunday dinner at Virgil Johnson home. Guests included Wm Morton Barnes Funk Gillaspie Main and Hiatt Selby as well as Selby family members. Selbys left early in the week for their Florida home.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Crawley of Unionville and son Lloyd with Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond were guests as they marked the Crawley tenth wedding anniversary and the Hammond fifth anniversary. Ted Oehler began a vacation trip to Colorado last week.
Multiple family reunions announced for August include Boyer at F A Boyer grove Tusaday August 22 and Wilson at Eph Wilson home northeast of Moravia August 13. McDanel at Centerville Park August 20. Lockman at Albia Park August 13. Main at N J Main Grove August 27. Firkin at Rolfe August 20. Coulson at Centerville Park August 24. Sylvia Callen, secretary.
Morayin a school well trouble that caused talk last week was not as serious as feared. Experienced men with proper equipment fixed it. Mc Cracken of Des Moines, who installed the well five years ago, completed the repair. The pump came loose and caused the difficulty.
Anderson West McIntire born February 15 1857 on a farm near Montezuma Poweshiek County died August 1 1989 at his daughter Mrs Tom Hites home age 82 years 5 months 16 days He endured multiple strokes and heart attack since 1988 He joined Little Mount Baptist Church at sixteen became an ordained minister He married Alpharetta Jackman October 21 1877 four children Robert Morris Chester Winfield and Lee Roy Grandchildren six and great grandchildren seven survived Funeral services were held at Little Mount Baptist Church with Rev F F Roe officiating Pallbearers were Floyd Hits Robert Hite Orla Hite Leater Hite Dick Ryken and Harry James.
Words cannot express our sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy and deeds during our father and grandfather's illness and death. We appreciate the floral offerings from Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McIntire Mrs. Robert McIntire and family Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hite and family Mr. and Mrs. L. R. McIntire and family.
F W Davis president of the Wapello County Fair Association was in Moravia distributing premium books for the Eldon show set for August 21 22 23 24. The fair will feature horse racing on Tuesday and Wednesday auto races with seven events on Thursday thrill night Thursday fireworks on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The sender states the office will close from Saturday noon to Monday noon in August. Dr D K Orelup is the referenced physician. The notice indicates temporary unavailability and reopens at the stated time.
Eveline Huff daughter of Albert Huff and Dale Henderson of Ottumwa was married in Lancaster Missouri on August 2. The couple will reside in Ottumwa where Henderson is employed.
Miss Maxine Tucker of Blakestry, daughter of the late John M. Tucker and wife, will marry Paul Akin of Cedar Rapids, son of Mrs. Bernice Akin, on August 30. Tucker, a Nowa Wesleyan alumna, has taught five years, while Akin, a State University of Iowa graduate, works in Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Hailstones as large as marbles fell Sunday evening followed by a half inch of rain. Ground received a light white covering with minimal damage. Overnight Monday rain exceeded two inches. Cool fall weather has prevailed since the precipitation.
A light morning shower cooled the day as the Glick family reunion gathered at Centerville Park. A cooperative dinner followed with many members traveling from Hammond Indiana Corning Albia and surrounding towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gene Mr and Mrs Dwight Weatherly Wanda Lou and Jerry Mr and Mrs Wm Monroe Jimmie Martha Ann Donnie Mr and Mrs H E Glick My and Mrs M E McDanel Mr and Mrs L E Luse Mrs Ross Wells Mr and Mrs H M Van Antwerp Joe Curtis Ferne Mr and Mrs J R Callen Edrie Reba Glee Mr and Mrs Doyle McDanel Wayne Trenton Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel Teta Max Clair Isaac Streepy Larry Mr and Mrs Craig Coulter Gary Mike Loren Walter.
Pence descendants met at the N J Main grove on Sunday August 6 for a day of dinner games and prizes. Norma Jean five months old was the youngest. Otha Du Vall the oldest. distant attendees included Roy DuVall family and Hoyt DuVall from Little Bear Wyoming. Next year’s reunion planned for the last Sunday in July with Hattie Stillwell as president.
Mrs. Mary Strohl aged 72 died Wednesday night August 2 at her Garden Grove home after a long illness. She was born in Ohio, moved to Moravia as a girl, married Henry Strohl, and later settled in Garden Grove. Surviving are her husband and five children, plus several siblings and many relatives. Funeral services were held August 7 at the Garden Grove Presbyterian Church with interment in Moravia.
Pence relatives from Albin Chugwater Burns and Grand Junction gathered at Wyomings Elmer Shake home last Sunday for the 1939 reunion. They shared a fried chicken feast ice cream and cake then spent the day visiting and taking pictures. Several families from Wyoming and Colorado attended and plans were made to attend Peach Harvest in Grand Junction next year.
A Moravia merchant claims advertising in the Moravia Union last week brought three figure business from outside the trade area. The piece urges merchants to use the Union to gain extra customers and grow their bank accounts through up-to-date merchandising efforts.
Workmen erect a new house on the Emil Halden place south of town. The structure will occupy the site of the old house moved to allow the improvement.
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown and sons Edward and Robert returned Friday from Boone North Carolina after nearly four weeks visiting relatives in West Virginia and Kentucky One brother is critically ill with no hopes of recovery The trip allowed a first opportunity in 380 years to visit a sister During vacation Rev Brown preached in three North Carolina locations
The Moravia band announces three new baton twirlers Lois Argo Ruth Gibbons and Lela Luse Popular as freshmen this fall. Two young vocalists will perform Little Sir Echo in third grade. The group plans an August 14 out of town concert to Batavia Iowa and a September 2 Unionville Old Settlers parade plus Blakesburg Corn Carnival Sept 96. Doris Rouse buys a cornet and several instruments are surplus including oboe cello viola bass tuba.
The menu lists bread, loin, gravy, browned potatoes, lima beans, escalloped corn, cabbage, salad, sliced tomatoes, tea and coffee. It reflects a historic dining offering with a full set of accompaniments.
Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute will use the east room of the Karso Building in the square to host rural school exhibits from Appanoose and Monroe counties. The well lit room accommodates 10 to 12 schools. reservations are urged with Miss Sylvia Callen in charge to secure premiums and ensure preparation.
Mr and Mrs M H Johnson and Iyons Herschel Donald and Charles returned Saturday after a 7500 mile motor trip to the west coast Their son Herbert remained in California The Johnsons started from Moravia after July 4 by Glacier National Park into Canada then back to Idaho Washington state and California They visited Russell Johnson and family in California They also toured Old Mexico and other side trips They completed an 82 day vacation returning home by a southern route.
Notice invites all past officers of the Fall Festival ladies department and interested persons to meet at Daphne McDonough’s home Friday evening. Ladies President.
On August 2 James M. Kaster hosted a family dinner with sisters Mrs Hannah Gladfelder and Mrs Mina C. Luse and brother Robert H. Kaster. They recalled childhood days, read letters from 1856 in Aurora Indiana, and calculated their ages total 810. Guessing ages from the sum yields multiple possible solutions.
CauRCHES T J Zike pastor conducts Sunday School at 10 a m with M E Blackman as superintendent Worship at 11 a m GC E at 7 p m Evening service at 8. Official board meeting Friday. W M A meets Friday afternoon at Mrs John Dille home Zell Callen leader August 18 set for 4th quarterly conference presiding Dr G E MacCanon.
The notice lists church services for Church of Christ with Pastor W F Evans and Rev Sam Boyer including Bible School at 10 a m Communion at 10 50 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. It also notes Ladies Aid meet Wednesday afternoon Iconium Circuit with E P SFURLOCK pastor Teonium Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League and evening preaching uo rairview Sunday School 9 a m preaching 16 a m Hilton Sunday School 10 80 a m Epworth League evening.
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