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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
3
A colorful 1933 column blends politics and daily chatter. Roosevelt and Johnson dominate mood talk while readers glimpse the Cubs Cardinals game, a sun warmed tomato, Johnnie Whicker’s four homers, umpire jabs, rising clothing prices, a proposed court house in the park, and Western dam plans alongside Dakotan loan talk.
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu lists chicken, muuh ed potatoes and gravy, succotash, sliced potatoes, pickles, jelly roll, homemade ice cream and cake. Mrs George Jones and Mr George Jones have returned from a visit with relatives in Missouri.
The Moravia Town Hall or Community Building has been relocated to the city park from the Moravia Public School grounds. Work progressed rapidly today as workmen set the building on its foundation. Crowds gathered to watch the move, with many women among the onlookers and chatter of late dinners at the noontime hour.
The Fourth Annual Interchurch Field Meet at Iconium will feature over 125 events on Monday August 21 with action starting at 10:00 p.m. Visitors from Melrose Iconium and Moravia are expected. Highlights include kittenball, human rooster race, oldest man and woman contests, and a play by Iconium Christian church youths. An airplane may provide aerial passenger service.
Kermit Rose has been appointed to the state banking department and now works with three banks under restrictions per Senate File 111. The banks are in Kiron, DeLoft, and Dow City, with the group headquartered in Denison where the Roses reside at 604 Broadway. Rose is highly qualified and well regarded locally for his duties.
Flossie McKern Shauers born October 28 1911 near Iconium Iowa daughter of Fred and Grace McKern. Orphaned young she lived with Aunt Elisabeth Mead at Clarkdale then with brother Robert McKern in Creston where she married Alfred Shauera on August 17 1931. She died in Creston after heart trouble August 8 1983 leaving husband two sisters and two brothers. Funeral details noted in the Creston record.
Rev D W Swender of Kincaid Kansas a former United Brethren minister will deliver the sermon at the Salem church homecoming morning service. The old Salem choir will sing and those who sang at Salem are urged to attend. A basket dinner follows with an afternoon program at 1 30 including music and speaking of interest to former attendees.
Catherine Burner of Falls Church Virginia married George W Steiger of Moravia Iowa in a Saturday evening August 6 1983 ceremony at the Strasburg Methodist church. The couple planned to reside at 612 Glebe Road Clarendon Virginia after a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Sedwick.
Miss Mary Coffin celebrated her birthday with school friends on Monday August 14. Mrs. Carl Coffin presented the cake and gifts were exchanged as they recalled high school days and music. Attendees included Juanita Hiatt Margaret Hiatt Ruby Whitehead Ardis Callen Eleanor Miller Ethel McCrory and Dorothy Davis. Nelly Halden of Union Iowa visited J W Halden’s home Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Burlington Transportation Co inaugurated motor bus service between Centerville and Albia via Moravia. Two daily round trips will stop at Duison Cafe corner Moravia. Northbound buses pass Moravia at 8:56 and 11:40 a m, southbound at 9:46 p m and 6:45 p m. Fares: Moravia to Albia 85 cents, round trip 1 60, Centerville 40 cents, round trip 70 cents.
Moravia Union requests reports and details for family reunions and church homecomings. Notices list multiple events on August 20 and later dates with locations such as Moravia Centerville and surrounding groves. Invitations extend to relatives and friends and include event specifics like dates and venues.
W G Firkins met his 78 year old cousin L A Firkins at Ottesen Iowa last week. They compared family histories with descendants from Rolfe Plover and Ot tessen. A Firkins reunion is set for Sunday August 20 at Beyer Park Pavilion Cedar Rapids with relatives from Winds Iowa Missouri and possibly California Minnesota. Ruth Rose Warren and Mrs Bowers of Altoona visited Luella Hudgena Friday.
Rev and Mrs J Richard Snead of Bryantville Massachusetts are due to visit this week and will deliver several addresses locally. He is set to speak at the Riggs Grove Union Sunday School Rally at 2 00 Sunday afternoon and will also address the Moravia M E church union service Sunday evening.
Dorothy Reich daughter of Mrs H C Reich Moravia wed Dr John W Potter son of Dr and Mrs W W Potter Muscatine in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s grandmother Mrs F A Reich home. Attendants include Helen Reich bridesmaid. After a wedding supper the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Muscatine where Dr Potter practices dentistry.
Fall Festival committee members and all interested persons are asked to attend a town hall meeting Thursday evening. President George Johnaun stresses a large turnout as important matters will be discussed.
A list of musical selections and performers for Moravia’s Saturday night program on August 19 1933 including marches waltzes overtures and vocal selections. Notable items include Walionaire by Tarry L Watson Eleanor by Will Hoff Concentration by Edw Hazel and Queen of the Sea by Chas Rockwell with performers B8 F Crumming Ralph Price Eva Rose and others.
The Moravia Public Schools Board distributes 1933 handbooks to pupils, parents, and prospective out of district students. The 20 page book outlines courses of study, staff, activities, and extracurriculars, with emphasis on Normal Training and Commercial departments. Handsbooks available at the secretary Chester Broshar and Smith Veach drug store.
Moravia squad led by manager G. B. Winsler hammered Cavaliers from Centerville 7 to 2 after a seven inning game extended to nine. Pitcher Paul Underwood held Elgin to minimal hits while Moravia benefited from brief wild fielding. Moravia batters Boller Browhar Underwood and Winsler contributed key hits as the team tallied seven runs.
Church notices list Sunday School 9:30 a.m. led by M H Johnson superintendent. Promily dismissal at 10:80 to attend Salem homecoming service at 11:00. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Official Board to review quarity conference Tuesday evening August 22. Regular union evening service at the Methodist church. Philip Deever, pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 4:15 a.m. with Dale Schreiner as superintendent, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 p.m., and a union evening service led by Rev. Richard Sneed of Bryantville, Mass. The W H M S meets Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Lyle Beery’s home with prayer at 7 20 p.m. and a Board of Stewards meeting after. The 4th Quarterly Conference will be August 26 with De Todd presiding. Wesley Divine worship at 9 30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 30 a.m. led by Pastor J C Behrens.
Iconium Circuit and Fairview churches announce morning worship Sunday School and events for Homecoming. Highlights include a fine meeting on God and the Poets, Young Peoples programs, Epworth League, Scouts activities, and midweek services leading up to August 27th Homecoming. Local leaders include Ralph Turner Ora Lufthool and J W Zerbo.
Mr and Mrs Sam Kingery of Moravia report injuries to their son Noah Kingery of Corning Iowa and his daughter Ruth during July Noah rode a bridleless horse home from pasture and was knocked unconscious by a limb. Ruby two year old daughter cut her throat by swallowing something and doctors feared glass. hospital X rays showed uncertainty about severity but grandchild reportedly improved. dinner guests hosted by Mrs Lloyd McCrory included multiple locals.
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