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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented local column recalls a shooting involving Don McGrew and Gene McCrory, mentions a garden carrot oddity, humorous money anecdotes, and election time jabs. It notes Willkie's speech interest and hints at family gatherings in Elwood during a past weekend.
Mr and Mrs Ben Jones Lyle and Donald and Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy returned last Wednesday from a 10 day visit with relatives in the West They called at the Roy Du Vall home at Little Bear Wyoming and at the Albert Hoskinson home in Wayne Nebraska An interesting sight was the big cherry crop now being harvested
CurreneS church announces Sunday school at 10 a m led by M E Blackman superintendent Worship service at 11 18 m and evening service at 8 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Friday 8 o clock a York College group will present a musical program All are cordially invited.
The Iconium Methodist Church reopens next Sunday August 26 with Dr Boeye preaching at 11 am. All welcome. A basket dinner will be served at noon in the church basement followed by a quarterly conference in the afternoon. Rex G Wilson and son Lowell of Springfield Missouri attended the Eph Wilson home and the Wilson race later that day.
Moravia softball team wins one game and places fourth at Centerville 4-H tourney. Reds beat Unionville 9 6 in first round with a five run first inning surge. Rathbun and Ottumwa Merchants then defeat Moravia, Rathbun later winning final. Pfannebecker brothers lead Moravia hitters as averages rise to .862 for Carl and .324 for Cliff.
The Callen reunion will be held at the Moravia Community Building on Sunday August 26 with the Grounds Committee coordinating arrangements.
Notice that my office will be closed Tuesday August 27 for one day only. Dr D K Orelup Dentist will not be available that day and will resume normal hours the following day.
Hellyer Bros local farmers won top honors at the Davis County Fair Bloomfield last week. They took first in the boar class, second in the junior sow division, and third in the sow competition across three entries.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason hosted their Sunday School class with an ice cream supper at the Lloyd Brown home on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mrs. T. J. Zike, Tom, Virginia, Phyllis Zike, Gladys and Dorothy Willawn, Emil Halden and family, Claude Hawk and family, Ralph Davis and Helen, Kenneth Condra and children, Dean Hoffman, Carl Van Zante and Ronald Lee, Helen Hamilton, Mary Rose Main, and others.
The United Brethren church official board appointed officers and committees that week. Names include Mrs. T. J. Zike as general director of Christian education and John Dille as church treasurer, among many others, plus visiting relatives of local residents.
Mr and Mrs C L Sowler and son from Gelavan Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Leonard Schrock from Darien Wisconsin spent last weekend with Hazel Webster and their grandmother Mrs Webster. Mrs Sowler stayed for a week and returned home Saturday.
The 48th annual Boyer reunion was held at the F. A. Boyer Grove on Tuesday. 171 attendees were present. The program featured hymns prayers scripture readings recitations songs and talks by Dell Dunlap George Nolan Gene Boyer and others. Attendees traveled from Centerville Ottumwa Lusk Hysham Magnolia and other towns, with numerous family members listed as present.
The 14th annual Kincade reunion gathered over 60 relatives and friends in the Christian church basement on Sunday. A prepared program featured Welcome, songs, recitations, duets, solos, and a closing talk by Mrs. Sarah Sandy. Attendees listed include C. E. Nash, A. W. Kincade, Ernest Kincade, Francis Kincade, Otie Whicker, Joyce Martin, and many others from Moravia Centerville Albia Corydon Des Moines and beyond. The group thanked the church for the basement use.
The 22nd Neff reunion met at Centerville City park on Sunday August 18 despite dark skies. J C Neff of Moravia was elected president and Mrs Russell Warner of Ottumwa was secretary. Two new members Clifton Jay Neff and Warren Elwood Briggs joined. two members died since the last gathering.
The 11th annual Lockmon reunion was held Sunday in Centerville City Park. Dinner for 28 relatives was served at noon. more attendees arrived later. Hosea Gilliland was elected president, Elmer Lockmon vice president, and Mrs. Elmer Lockmon secretary and treasurer.
The school office will be closed all day Tuesday August 27. Wm. Young, Superintendent.
A series of electrical storms over the past weeks caused heavy losses to farmers. Last Friday's storm killed four hogs at Jess Smith's, struck a barn at L R Perry’s, and killed three cows. Earlier, William E Donovan lost a horse and Clell Long a bull to electrocution.
A joint recital by piano students of Mrs. Wilbur Harris and band and orchestra soloists under Wilbur Harris will be given Thursday of next week at 8 o'clock in the Methodist church. The program will consist of classical and light classical numbers. The public is invited to attend.
In a reader column the author recalls a cold spell, damp weeks, and local scenes. She mentions the Ven Tracy porch, a snake charmer, Harriet Lee Main's Wyoming trip and arrow heads, and shares a family recipe for stuffed green peppers with details for preparation and substitutions.
The Moravia high school band will perform at the Iowa State fair in Des Moines next week for the seventh straight year. Concerts are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the east end of the agricultural building, each lasting one hour. The Moravia group joins 29 bands and ensembles in the fair music festival running eight days and nine nights.
Washington Star report details Jimmy Albert 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Albert, who sustained a broken left wrist while racing to deliver evening editions near his Arlington home. He continued delivering to 65 customers with neighbor help and his father planned dawn Sunday deliveries.
Mrs Gretchen Luse was guest of honor Sunday at a surprise basket dinner for her birthday. Relatives delivered the meal which was served at noon and followed by visiting. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Luse Mr and Mrs F H Buckmaster and Mr and Mrs Rollie McDonough and children.
Rex Firkins left Wednesday for Fort Leavenworth Kansas where he will take the physical examination required for entrance into the army air corps.
A daughter named Patty was born last Wednesday to Mr and Mrs James McGuire in a local birth notice.
Attention Masons work in Fellowcraft degree Saturday evening August 24 at 8 PM. A good attendance is desired and welcomed by the lodge, with emphasis on civic fraternal duty and orderly conduct.
Appeal to firms salesmen or dealers seeking display space in the Moravia Fall Festival Industrial Show. Inquiries directed to Bert Turner Ted Gehler or Roscoe for arrangements and participation details.
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