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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
4
Church notices report W F Z Evans unable to fill last Sunday appointment. Sermon at 10 and 8 p m. Communion and Bible School at 10 30 a m. Senior Endeavor at 7 p m led by Walt Lagle. Junior Endeavor led by Win Carl Bivin. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon at the church.
Sunday School 10 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. preaching at Wesley Chapel with 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. Epworth League 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. preaching. Wednesday prayer and business meeting at 7:30. Full attendance of stewards urged. Communion after Sunday morning service. Quarterly Conference Tuesday August 20 with Dr Todd. Ladies Aid to serve ice cream and cake Thursday evening for church benefit. Short program planned. everybody invited.
Dr Curtis extols faith grounded in the Book of Ages and Jesus Christ. He urges unity in the crusade for Christ and invites all to attend services next Sunday at the United Brethren Church led by minister D Winfield Thompson. The message contrasts worldly wealth with enduring faith.
Teonium Circuit Teoniumt Bundéy School at 10 a m morning worship at 21 music by the choir. Young People meeting at 7 30 p m leader from the Christian Church. Miss Phyllia Lemaster led a fine League last Sunday evening. Boy Scouts on Saturday evening at the Christian Church at 8. Fourth Quarterly Conference at Iconium Tuesday August 28 Every Member Canvass Sunday August 24 Fairview Sunday School at 9 9 m Morning Worship at 9 46 music by the chair Epworth League at 7 80 Tuesday evening William Whicker led a good meeting last Tupeday evening. Services at 4 p m. Every one come J W Zerbe minister.
Card of thanks expressing sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of beloved mother and sister Mrs. H. Mr Adam and family. The brothers and sisters convey appreciation to all who offered support during their bereavement.
M E Friday dinner features baked tomatoes and apples, with pickles and jelly. Tea and coffee offered.
Rev J W Zerbe announces a big Inter Church field meet and picnic at Ieconium on Tuesday August 26 There will be a congregational meeting at 10 p m and a Sunday School picnic at the Methodist Church yard The Rev W J Todd will attend Everyone invited Bring dinner and join a circuit event A sports program begins at 1 p m with 80 events and prizes for multiple winners including contests and races Moravia residents invited Scouts and Brotherhood run the stands for future programs
Moravia residents mobbed the county line Friday night as McCarthy Construction completed 1561 feet of Primary No. 6 paving to the Monroe county line. The last pour at 9 35 p m drew about 200 locals including the Moravia Concert Band. A lively impromptu party followed with whoops and ringing church bells. Cement trucks paraded Moravia streets as the band led the way, and celebrants enjoyed beverages in appreciation of the crew. The event may precede a formal opening tied to the Moravian Fall Festival next month with area towns invited.
The fourth annual Coulson reunion will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Turner in Blotavia on Thursday August 28. Mabel L. Coulson serves as secretary for the event.
Callen Reunion to be held at Frank Spencer's gate on Icanium road Sunday August dls. Secretary announces details for attendees.
The Centerville City Park hosted the I O O F and Rebekah picnic with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from across the county and neighboring Appanovee counties. Moravia participants joined the basket dinner and afternoon program headlined by Grand Master F A Rowerd, with Moravia’s quartet D E Bishop W A Smith Bert Turner and F Albert.
Geo E McCumber descendants held an eighth reunion in a grove east of Moravia enjoying a lavish dinner and an afternoon program. Messages from Idaho were read, and Geo McCumber presided. Entertaining scenes featured Jean Lois Bentrude and Wildcen McCumber performances, plus songs and stories by attendees.
The Southern Utilities Company of Centerville has moved into a remodeled three story building on the Square formerly Standard Furniture Co. The new headquarters include offices on three floors, a large basement vault, and an expanded service area spanning twenty five counties in southern Iowa. The Centerville Association of Commerce hosted a banquet for Geo. M. Hechtel and L U executives as the city celebrated the firm’s growth to the fourth largest in the state.
Dr C B Powell longtime Albia physician died Thursday morning at his home after a five year illness. Born July 29 1849 in Frederickatown Pennsylvania he trained in Cincinnati and Keokuk later practicing in Russell Moravia and Albia. He served as local surgeon for Burlington and Wabash railroads and was active in public office and medical societies. Survived by son Cy Burke Powell and daughter Mrs C S Prizery plus two brothers J F Powell and a sister. funeral was held Sunday at 2:40 p m with burial in Oak View cemetery.
The Argo reunion was held Sunday August 17 one mile north of Leonium with eighty three attendees. A noon dinner followed by ice cream and cake. Mrs G P F Argo and A J Argo attended despite recent losses S H Argo and Mrs A J Argo. Five new members welcomed Paul Bogeson Gerald Norman Keith Richard Dickie Doyle Jack Williams. The 141st reunion is planned for August at the same site.
Moravia prepares to start the 1990 1931 term with a faculty of six, after building renovations and new handbooks. Superintendent Michener urges Moravian High School attendees to register Wednesday August 27 in the high school office. Simeon Brain longtime Mystic resident dies at 62. He leaves a wife four children and other relatives. Funeral held at Mystic Methodist Church. Burial at Elgin Cemetery.
Moravia Fall Festival president D. E. Bishop calls a Thursday evening meeting at the town hall for officers, festival date, reports, and committees. The gathering marks the 25th year of the festival and outlines plans for the Power Road Celebration amid urged community support.
The twelfth annual Neff reunion met Friday August at the Harter residence Des Moines with a noon dinner shaded by maples. Ice cream and cake followed, and plans for next year set at the Bert Neff home near Albin. Attendees included multiple Neff relatives from Wicks Ames Blakesburg Plano Moravia and Des Moines. The gathering noted rock bottom prices.
Mrs. D N Arnold hosted a Sunday gathering at Bert Arnold's home in Sharp farm shade. Attendees included many locals from Burlington Eddyville Newton and Rockford Ill with Cynthia Arnold and Mrs Hunt missing. The event featured dinner, photos, games, and birthday wishes for Mrs Hunt and Cynthia.
Moravia fell 8 to 4 as Soap Creekers dominated at Brompton on Sunday. The game was lively and well played with Soap Creek lineup featuring several Blakesbury players. A rematch is set for next Sunday at Moravia’s home diamond where the Moraviana seek better luck.
Aug 24 1908 items report mislaid pants theft at Geo Cathcart home nine dollars in coins found in. pockets and discarded pair laid on porch. Family reunion at Reich and Tarr homes with many relatives present. Hobart overheat while framing near Walnut City to return work soon. Turner and wife back from Lineville. Marshalltown excursion tickets count. Saloon openings draw visitors to Hilton and Foster. Hancock moved goods to W. T. Van Dorin building. Mrs Shecka hosted quilting party. Coffin sold property to Hiner and bought in Blownfield. Coal props hauled. Mrs Coffin ill with heart trouble. Darbyville notes Boyer market reports 28 cents per bushel. Woodward on business trip to Myatic. Band concert at F. Hawk’s well attended.
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