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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
3
A 1982 Moravia column muses on mood shifts and humor as ships arrive only as receiverships. It humorously recounts Good and Devine jailed in Waterloo, a wild rabbit tale in Atlantic Iowa, a candle through a board physics stunt, and discusses inertia in business. Preparations for a Diamond Jubilee and autogiro ride loom as the writer plans attire and gear before Mr Hoover’s nomination news.
A fragmented program lists marches and dances including Baki of the Guard Booster Boys Dashing Bellog Happy Mage evnl Man Belle Tale Our Special Romance Land Mercury When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain Vocal Duet Forrest Main and Ferre plus The Star Spangled Banner with several composer or arranger attributions, date unclear.
The Basil Cowell Post American Legion and Moravia Auxiliary announce their picnic on the Chariton River south of Teionium Sunday August 2. Members and families to meet at the Legion at noon. Those without transport may join carpool to the site. Bring a basket dinner.
The eighth annual Pence reunion drew 60 attendees at Jock Clark home in Moravia on Sunday August 7. Elected officers for the next year were John Johnson president and Mrs Jack Clark secretary. The 1933 reunion is planned for Des Moines at Mrs Hattie Stilwell’s home on the first Sunday in August.
Moravia hosted the County Rural Mail Carriers and Ladies Auxiliary for a picnic in the city park. After supper a business meeting led by Udell president Mr. Parks covered reports from Shenandoah state convention. The program included songs by the Ladies Auxiliary and solos, with plans to meet September 21 at Unionville.
The writer recalls a cabin plane ride at Iconium, rising to about 1200 feet and 120 mph with the pilot dipping the plane for thrills. The vivid account notes uneasy stomachs and disputes the pilot’s claim that air travel is safer than driving, mentioning a third flight during the day and joking about the total air time.
The Second Annual County Convention of Churches of Christ will be held Sunday August 1 at the Moulton Church of Christ. Morning program includes devotionals, communion, sermons by Rev. V. S. Stagner and Rev. Edwards, basket dinner at noon, and reports. Afternoon features orchestra, scripture by Rev. Evans, talks by Rev. Coffin, and a session on the local church’s community responsibility. Evening program with Centerville and Moulton choirs, sermon by Rev. Edwards, and devotionals.
Moravia ten man squad from four league nines traveled to Albia Tuesday night and were defeated 10 to 3 by the Rodger team leading the Albia league. Moravia scored all three runs in the ninth inning on Irelan’s home run and careful rallies despite five errors in one inning. Ed Kennedy managed Moravia with players D K Orelup R Plante A G Broghar 0 C Irelan W T Smith Pearl Brosher C Collers T H Cathey J Anderson J F Albert and Paul Underwood.
Moravia youths faced Centerville carriers in a red-hot kittenball game Tuesday afternoon. The Moravia team won 2 to 1, with Centerville making 1 hit against six for Moravia. Players for Moravia included Kennedy Harrison Dotson Hughsa McCrory Reich Morris Hiatt and Underwood.
Under this heading The Union will carry free announcements of family reunions in the vicinity. Readable items include details like names, places, and dates such as Price Carl Cloved home northeast of Moravia on Sunday August 14 and several other reunions scheduled through September including Centerville City Park and Salem U B Church.
Centerville officials announce a Tax League meeting of Appanoose County taxpayers at the courthouse at 2:00 PM on Wednesday August 17 to discuss the county budget. The organizers seek broad turnout from all regions as a potential $100000 budget cut is urged.
D. E. Bishop and family and Mrs. Lille Martin attended the annual state convention of the I R L C association at Shenandoah last week. Eight hundred rural carriers and their families from across the state gathered for one of the largest conventions. Shenandoah was praised for hospitality. Radio stations staged several entertainments exclusive to carriers and families. Earl E. May hosted a country school program at 6 30 with breakfast afterwards, then a free picture show at Mayfair studio and a tour of the city and EMA nursery. Each lady received a Gertrude May Iris bulb. National officers from Washington attended with messages of interest to carriers.
A W Cooper pioneer resident of Mystic died at his daughter Mrs Roy Houghton in Centerville Friday evening from heart trouble. He had been visiting his son Charles in Roundup Montana when stricken and brought back to Centerville where he died days later. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Roy Houghton and Mrs Margaret Brain three sons Leo Frank and Charles. Funeral services were held Monday at Mystic with burial there.
Martha J Codagan died at Mary E Asbury's Ottumwa home on Saturday night August 6 at age 78. Her sister, 91, survives. They are sisters of Austin Jay of Moravia. Mr and Mrs day attended the Ottumwa funeral Monday. Burial was in the Jay cemetery southeast of Blakesburg.
The menu lists fried chicken gravy mashed potatoes corn creamed carrots stewed tomatoes Harvard heats apple sauce jelly feed tea coffee. Miss Vers Boshak accompanied Mrs. H R Richmond and Robbie to Ames Sunday afternoon for a two weeks visit.
Moravia State Savings Bank did not open Thursday morning and its affairs were handed to the state banking department for liquidation. Officials are preparing new bank books while the bank remains closed, with public access later for liquidation business. E. J. Johnson named examiner in charge, C. H. Steinmeyer assistant. Depleted cash due to national conditions led to the action.
Iconium held its annual Homecoming on Sunday and a Diamond Jubilee on Monday drawing large crowds. Moravia residents attended, with business houses closing Monday to allow merchants to join the celebration. Weather was good and programs ran full. Sunday featured services in the forenoon and a basket dinner. afternoon saw talks, music by Moravia Troubadour and Harold Prow orchestras, and various numbers. Monday’s 75th anniversary program opened with a Kittenball match between Franklin and Monroe townships, then Franklin beat Chariton in the afternoon. The Des Moines Register Autogiro drew crowds, the Moravia High School band performed, and Rev Zerbe presented a Boy Scout memorial. Charles E. B. Hearst spoke on economic conditions affecting farmers, Urging cooperation. Jean Shirley and Jimmie Albert entertained with Spirit of Washington. A loudspeaking device, used elsewhere, performed well. Autogiro flights and a Des Moines cabin plane provided air entertainment, ending with a kittenball game and an evening of music and a minstrels show.
The Centerville Commercial Club arrives in Moravia Friday evening on a goodwill tour. A 6:30 banquet is planned at the M. E. church, with many club members expected to attend. The Centerville Municipal band will perform a concert either at the church town site or the city park.
The church community presents Bible School at 10 a.m. Divine Worship and Communion at 11 a.m. No evening services due to the County Convention in Moulton. All wishing to attend meet at the church at 10 o'clock a.m. Robert Seath, Minister.
The United Brethren Church invites all without a church home to worship at 9 46 am with Murrell Johnson as superintendent. Morning service at 11 am. Junior Otterbein Guild at 1 am with topic A Junior is Kind. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm on Our Father's World. Ladies Aid holds an all day session Wednesday with a public dinner and officer elections. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8 pm led by Forest Main. Picnic of the Woman's Missionary Association and Otterbein Guild girls Friday afternoon August 12 at Mrs Grace Main's home. Misa Maie Waughop teaches Sunday School. Picnic Tuesday August 20 Place to be announced. Salem church homecoming September 1 Everyone welcome. Geo H Suenkel, pastor.
Teenton Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Ralph Turner supt. Young peoples at 8 p.m. Evening services after the youth event. Boy Scouts at 8 p.m. Girl Scouts at ym. Thursday 8:15 p.m. services. Annual Inter-Church field meet Aug 22. Fairview Sunday School 9 a.m. Pearl Hiner supt. Morning worship 9:45 a.m. Epworth League Tue 7:30 p.m. Annual homecoming Aug 28. Wilton Sunday School 10 a.m. Lewis Rouse supt. Morning services 12 p.m. Young peoples choir. Epworth League p.m. Clifford Spain leader. League eve. services afterward. Mid-week Friday 8 p.m. Annual homecoming Sept 18. If you have no church home you are invited. J W Zerbe minister.
John Sutherland, longtime Moravia resident, died suddenly at his Seattle home on Tuesday evening after a day trip with his wife. The obituary notes his heart failure, references a family picnic, and records his burial at Washelli Mausoleum with Marshall Samle performing solos.
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