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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
3
Bible School at 0:45 a m. Communion and Union young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Union services at 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev Fisher. Ladies Aid all day Wednesday September 2nd. Fried chicken dinner at noon.
M E Church holds Sunday School at 45 atd Proaching at 11 with communion for the full church membership. Union young people's meeting at Christian Church at 7. Last union service at Christian Church Sunday at 8. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9:30 followed by communion. Sunday School 10:30. B G Hanking is pastor.
The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Union Christian Endeavor at the Christian Church at 7 p m Union services at 8 o'clock at the same church Prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock Choir practice Thursday evening Ladies Aid meet every Wednesday S A Fisher pastor.
Iconium Circuit and Fairview, Hilton and other churches schedule Sunday School at 9 to 10 a m and Morning Worship around 9 45 to 11 with Epworth League events on Tuesday. Inter church field meet postponed by rain. Homecoming set for Sunday September 4 with basket dinner at noon and evening services. Minister J W Zerbe urges attendance.
Hall Swaim occupied the Nauurens Church pulpit in Centerville Sunday morning and delivered a flag sermon that impressed the congregation. The community praises Hall and his work in this line.
L Dodd and daughters Marjorie and Dorothy returned Wednesday from a business trip to Julesburg Colorado. They left Avila Friday morning August 14 and reached Lexington Nebraska by evening covering 440 miles. They found crops burned near Julesburg but at Dodd's 89 miles south crops rain saved wheat. he sold part of it for 22 cents a bushel. The family then drove to Hollyoke Colorado selling 160 acres for cash and visited relatives at Chappell and other properties before returning.
Callen Reunion set for Sunday August 6 at the John Callen residence. Gilbert Callen, Prea, invites relatives and friends to attend at the family property with details to follow.
The married men and the younger team split after a tense Thursday game that ended 16 to 18 with the juniors winning. Players Rudolph, Ponce starred for the juniors while Hoot Nowels stole bases, and Yankum Orclup pitched for the veterans as both sides jockeyed for playoff positioning.
W G Swain of Webb Iowa visited relatives in the vicinity on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning paid subscriptions for five years in advance at the Union office. The editor gave him a lasting smile and a reduction for following the example.
The Hiatty family reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday September 6, 1931. All eligible attendees are invited, announced by Mrs N G Wilson secretary.
The dinner features fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes candied sweet potatoes corn custard cold slaw sliced tomatoes and pig calfea.
Plans for the 26th Moravia Fair and Farmers Institute advance with department heads named for Rural Schools, Moravia Schools, Poultroy, Grain, Vegetables, Frost, Pastry, Canned Goods, Fancy Work, Quilts and Rugs, Girls Department, Nursery Booth, Viewers and Miscellaneoug. A meeting at the Union office assigned duties and urged broad exhibit participation to boost festival success. A speakers committee and public address system are being organized, with advertising efforts led by W A Smith, W W Fracy, and F W Dotson.
The Selby reunion was held on Sunday at the John Selby home with a lawn dinner, games, visiting, and music. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Selby and family, and others listed in attendance with letters read from distant relatives. The group hoped to meet again next year at the old home.
Mrs Jep Luckitlan Jy is reported quite ill at her residence near Hilton. Local observers note her condition while awaiting medical evaluation and possible treatment.
A list of Moravia Public Schools faculty across Moravia and nearby towns names many teachers and subjects. The notice notes a teachers meeting Saturday afternoon at 2 90 o clock.
Mrs Anna Ahrweiler died Tuesday morning August 24 at her home four miles northeast of Unionville after a lengthy illness. She formerly lived near Moravia and was known here as Mrs McKim. Funeral services were held at Unionville M E Church Wednesday at 3 00 PM with Rev R C Rowe offi ciating. Burial followed in Unionville cemetery.
The Kingery reunion at Bixler park north of Corning drew many relatives for a Sunday basket dinner, lemonade and ice cream. Attendees listed include D. M. Kingery of Cheyenne and numerous Kingery families from Lincoln, Unionville, Guthrie Center, Orient Town, Corning, Mt. Etna, Moravia and Ottumwa, with visiting A. M. Oehler from Ottumwa.
The Unionville Moravia road share project began Monday as favorable weather promises completion in a few days. After weeks of uncertainty the county board required 100 dollars per mile, which locals and Moravia businesses helped raise, enabling the two and a half mile surface project from the old shale end near Glick corner to the Miller church.
A large crowd gathered at Odd Wellow hall in Moravia last Friday as the Albin Lodge presented the Keystone Traveler to the local lodge. Attendees included Odd Fellows from Ottumwa Loyla Albia and nearby towns. The program featured speaking and music by Rev. B. G. Hawkins Moravia Rev. Cox Judge Carnell and Mr Pixley of Ottumwa followed by a social hour with refreshments.
W T Van Dorin asserts he can beat Frank C Hiatt in Moravia paper longevity. He moved to Moravia in 1892 and bought a hawkware business, subscribing to Moravia Tribune in 1803 and remaining on the Moragula paper list for 88 years, including periods away from town. He taunts rivals to surpass his tenure.
The Independent School District Moravia Iowa invites sealed bids for 126 tons of No 1 Lump Coal to be delivered to the school building with allocations of 50 tons by October 15 1981 50 tons by January 1 1932 and 95 tons by February 1 1942. Bidders must name mines and post a 200 00 bond. Coal weighed at Moravia public scales. board may accept or reject bids. Chester Brozhay Secretary.
Moravia Public School expects record enrollment on opening day Monday as readers anticipate high numbers. Superintendent Irelan notes potential totals above 140 in the high school, an increase of at least 26, with seniors and freshmen likely the largest classes in school history.
Mrs. Sarah Stark aged 91 died Sunday at her son W C Stark’s home in Moravia. Born April 4 1840 near Bloomfield, she married David Stark and lived in several Iowa farms before settling in Moravia. Survived by son Will Stark, daughter Mrs Nids Main, 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral at Church of Christ Moravia conducted by Revs W G Lagle and B G Hawkins. Burial in Moravia cemetery.
The 5th annual Boyer Reunion was held at the F A Boyer grove seven miles north of Centerville on Tuesday August 14 with about ninety attending. The day featured visiting a baseball game between married and single men, a noon dinner, devotional exercises songs and readings and short talks by F E B Boyer Mia BL A Boyer George Noland and FL A Noland. Attendees traveled from Ottumwa Albia Indiana Moulton Mon tana and other nearby places.
Rev Z W Zerbe announces Teonium second annual field meet postponed from Monday to Friday due to weather. Event starts at 10 a.m. with Kitten Ball games Johna vs Franklin and Morayin vs Iconium, then a championship, penny scramble at 2 p.m., and a free barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in Inonium. Zerbe promotes broad participation and says 100 events with prizes are planned across the series.
Esther Williams and Dale Caris wed in a double ring ceremony at Kirkwood Presbyterian parsonage on August 8. The couple and families, with Miss Williams’ background in music and education, will reside in Mt. Pleasant while Caris starts as principal and coach in Moravia, Iowa, after time in home town.
Notice for the McDanel family reunion states the third annual gathering will be at Centerville Park on Sunday August 20. Daphne McDanel serves as secretary and coordinate contact.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Allen Proctor home near Ash Grove on Sunday for a surprise party honoring Mr. Proctor who had recently returned from Rochester hospital. Attendees included W. G. Bivin family, Johnnie Whicker family, Price Gideon family, T. A. Rabb family, Orphy Kuster family, Roy Gideon family, A. L. Warshfield family, Walter Gideon family, Earl Boardman and daughters, with afternoon callers Lonnihild of Bioutfield and Mary Sharp and Virginia from Centerville.
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