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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1931
Page
3
Community church notices list Union Young People meeting at 7 p.m. and union services at 7 p.m. at the U B Church. Sermon by Rev Hankins. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church. Sympathy sent to the relatives of Mrs Howard Hiatt.
The United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 8 45 a m Worship at 11 a m Union Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Union church services at 8 p m Rev Hawkins will preach Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening Choir practice every Thursday evening An all day picnic and basket dinner of the U B H Sunday School will be held at the N J Main Grove south of town Thursday All Sunday School and friends are invited S A Fishes pastors
M. E. Churen notes Sunday School at 45 p.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Union young people's meeting at the U B Church at 7 p.m. Union evening services at the U B Church at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Women’s Home Missionary Society meets with Horner on Wednesday August 39 at 2:20 to pay annual dues. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:40 a.m. B G Hankins pastor.
The Teonium Circuit Iconium lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. joint with the Young People at the Christian Church led by Miss Dorothy Wilson. An Epworth League Convention is set for Bloomfield Friday and Saturday with Tooniam Charge represented. Various notices include Fairview and Hilton services, choir events, and upcoming Homecomings.
Mr and Mrs F W Dotson and Ian Dayton and Dale Harrison returned home Friday after a two week vacation to Washington DC. They traveled by a southern route visiting Civil War battlefields and other historic sites. They also viewed Washington senators and Philadelphia Athletics in action. Coming Saturday August 15 Uncle Tom's Cabin. Robert Carson of Moulton visiting grandparents this week.
An old tale recounted by Br. H Cameron and Clarence Reed recalls a 42 year old threshing tragedy at a Jacksonville machine site. A feeder killed a boy by shoving him into the separator cylinder. the engineer cut the belt as the boy’s body passed through, but the feeder was lynched within minutes. News of the incident spread across the country.
The Turner family reunion will be held at the BE. J. Turnsy pome on Benton Avenue East Albia Iowa Sunday August 14 1931 Secrelaty
A fine baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Almont Main on Sunday. The menu lists cubed steak with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, corn, biscuits, jelly, pie, and tea.
The Monroe County Council of T. O. O. F. will host the Keystone Traveler on the evening of Friday August 21. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are requested to attend. An installation is planned for Tuesday evening August 18, with R. E. Stoops serving as secretary.
The mammoth pavilion theatre presents Uncle Tom's Cabin in Moravia on Saturday night led by Ralph McDonough. The program includes Little Eva Topsy and other characters with Southern Jubilee Singers dancers and instrumentalists plus a 4 pm free street parade featuring Spirit of 1778 and Nathan Hale in period costume.
The United Brethren Sunday School will hold a picnic Thursday at the N. J. Main Grove south of Moravia starting at 10 o clock. Activities include games and arrangements for all ages, with a bountiful basket dinner served at noon.
The Inter-Church gathering at Teonium last year drew nearly 2000 people from Ap parses and Monroe counties. Fourteen functions showcased 94 events for all ages with prizes across events. participants include High School teams teachers farmers American Legion barbers Boy Scouts 4 H Club and community groups.
The Rebekah lodge will hold its semi annual installation of officers on Monday evening at the IOOF hall. The event is scheduled for August 17 with members preparing for the ceremony and related activities.
A notice offering Chandler Purapy supply and secondhand pumps with fitting, plus repair services. The seller identifies as A Q Van Devin and invites inquiries for fittings and shop work.
Moravia Public Schools will open August 31 with enrollment on Saturday August 15 and Monday August 27. Parents may accompany pupils. grade pupils should bring report cards. High school pupils from the country may register in the evening. Books for exchange arrived and trade is encouraged. Superintendent Oliver C. Irelan announces the start date and enrollment details.
Dale Schreiner leads the Moravia Concert Band while regular director Forest Main is away in Rochester, Minnesota for a short period. Schreiner handles the role with veteran poise as the ensemble maintains performances and rehearsal.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Tracy and son Billy completed a ten day auto trip ending Sunday, traveling west to Yellowstone Park. In South Dakota they toured the Black Hills and the Bad Lands, reporting vast fields ruined by grasshoppers and highways strewn with dead hoppers for miles. They noted crop conditions in the locality appear better in town than elsewhere.
Daphne Tuttle Brown, a Chouinard School of Arts student in Los Angeles, has her landscapes displayed in the Museum Exposition Park. She plans to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Tuttle on West Tenth Show.
Mrs J F Albert leaves Monday for Marshalltown Iowa to attend the Legion Auxiliary state convention this week. She is Eighth District committeewoman in charge of district activities. Also attending are Mrs Edna Dukes Unionville Ap panasse county chairman and Mrs Pearl Chamber Hunter of Blakesburg.
Rumors of a baseball clash at Moravia baseball park Friday evening August with 5 o clock start. Old veterans of the game promise sharp plays and expert umpiring, with Rev Hawkins and Rev Zerbe introducing players and positions before first pitch. Admission is free and public attendance urged for a night of spectacle and benchmark plays.
Attention Masons. Work will be held in the third degree at the Hall of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A. F. de A. on Tuesday evening August 18. Witch? Likely W M Mugon presiding.
The Moravia community ears the 26th Annual Fall Festival and Farmers Institute to be held Thursday Friday and Saturday September 24 25 and 26. Officers named include Geo G Johnson president Albert Bain vice president Mrs J H Platt president of Ladies Department J D Minnea treasurer Chester Broshar secretary and committees formed for town finances and community plans. A large turnout of Morayin residents and farmers is urged for input and planning.
The Moravia town council met with mayor W G Firking and eight councilmen to discuss street sharing. Bids were opened. a motion to hold bids for one week to pursue legal compliance was carried. The mayor was authorized to hire a clerk for legal counsel on sharing, and the session adjourned to continue the proposition August 11.
Mrs. W. H. Tuttle of West Tenth Street Upland announced the engagement of her daughter Mrs. Daphne Tuttle Brown to Edwin Leo Wickstrom of Los Angeles at a bridge luncheon at Red Hill Country Club. Mrs. Brown hosted assisted by Mrs. Tuttle. No definite wedding date. likely fall or early spring. Wickstrom works with the Southern California Building and Los Angeles Association.
Announcement from Chariton men ending free picture shows sparks disappointment among Monday attendees as crowds had gathered weekly. The free events drew large crowds before the decision to discontinue, with business backers funding the shows.
Moravia Iowa obituary for Letha Myrl Vin Dorin Hiatt born September 11 1898 Moravia passed away August 7 1991 at home age 32 10 27 married February 26 1919 to Howard Hiatt six children Lyle Max Madeline Betty Mae Donald and Bobby survived by sister Mrs Cecil Matherly brothers Arthur Cen terville and Harald Moravia Church of Christ funeral Sunday 2:00 Rev W P Donahoo officiating burial in Moravia Cemetery with Legion Auxiliary music
Expressions of gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks to the Legion Auxiliary and listed families for their floral offerings and support.
Mr and Mrs R F Main and their daughter Esther plus three children toured from Illinois to Atlanta Missouri last week visiting relatives. At Love Lake ninety guests gathered for a bountiful dinner and games while elders recalled aid times. Guests of honor included Mrs Doggett and her niece Mrs Florence L Doggett.
J L Dodd was high bidder for the F M Dodd farm sold at public auction last Saturday morning. Dold has lived on the place for years, making it the family home where he was born and raised.
The annual Buyer Reunion is scheduled for Thursday August 10 at the F A Buyer Grove. Organizers urge attendees to bring stories and join in the community gathering with music refreshments and historical displays.
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