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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
5
A Moravia fall election buzz grows with the Harvest King contest stirring town spirits while Centerville readers recall a Cavs win where their pitcher was called a giant killer. A southeastern Iowa resident mourns a mother’s sudden death as a neighbor shares the grim news. The column closes with reflections on life and art from state fair notes and a Rogers tribute.
The Moravia family of Mrs. Kate Rogers is linked to Will Rogers through a relative. Zephaniah Rogers’ father was a brother to Rogers’ grandfather, tying the local Rogers line to the famed American entertainer who died on August 16. One of Zephaniah’s daughters in Topeka bears the same name and resembles Rogers.
Three youths returning from the Eldon fair collided with a car driven by John T. Benge of Ottumwa two miles east of Ottumwa on Highway 84. Winfred Coop 16 died from a broken neck. Russell A. Smith 18 sustained a severe concussion and possible brain fracture. Rex West 19 suffered a deep chest wound and does not recall details. Benge admitted drinking and faced charges of manslaughter as West said the other car came on the wrong side. Smith’s condition improved slightly but remains unconscious in hospital.
Moravia Public Schools open for 1985-84 with a half day Monday September 2 as organization work leads to regular classes Tuesday. Superintendent Wm Young notes potential enrollment boosts, especially in the high school, and asks prospective students to enroll soon. He also seeks Moravia residents to offer work for students for board and room. An instructor for first grade is expected to be contracted today.
J R St Germain of the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation demonstrated Ethyl gasoline at the Oehler Bros service station on highway 60 Tuesday afternoon. He explained engines with higher compression suffer less knock when using Ethyl and showed improved power per unit fuel. He praised DX and DX Ethyl fuels southeast of Moravia while noting the West boy is recovering from injuries to an eye and leg.
The Moravia Union outlines rules for the Queen of the Harvest contest at the Fall Festival. Eligible candidates are girls 14 to 21. ballots are 1000 votes each with 5000 extra votes for first nomination. Voting closes Sept 6 1985. ballots counted Aug 28 with results announced in the Moravia Union.
Uncle Ben Cook aged 101, living on a Monroe county farm with nephew J. J. Allem north of Moravia, rose early to routines. He spent a quiet birthday receiving friends and relatives amid a life of hard work and clean living previously noted at age 100.
Ming Carrie Miles missionary to the Philippines will speak at the United Brethren church next Sunday evening during the evening service. Des Moines leaders Mrs. G. W. Emerson and Mrs. Pouah will attend. On Monday Sept 2 a district institute meets at Chariton with these as principal speakers. Local leader Mrs. W. T. Boston urges strong attendance at both events.
The Iconium Circuit churches schedule annual teacher receptions. On Sept 5 at Iconium church Rev Grvat Morgan and Ethel Roberta speak, with a committee led by Mrs Ball McCord. Sept 8 at Fairview church honors rural teachers with McCracken and John Miller as speakers. Sept 6 at Hilton links Farm Bureau meeting, Roy Ellison chair.
The United Brethren church youth group will hold a bake sale at the Frank Swaim store on Saturday afternoon featuring cakes cookies and candy.
M E Friday dinner featured roast beef and noodles with sides as Rev Tarr and Rev Burton Tarr visited Moravia church last Sunday. The guest speaker, Rev M Yu, preached to an appreciative audience as visiting family stayed about three weeks and notes say he has preached seven or eight sermons, calling it a vacation.
Interest in Moravia Fall Festival Queen of the Harvest contest grows as first tabulations show Queen nominees Jean Shirley Albert Pauline Laws Maria Collen and Princess Georgiana Winaler Deena McDonough Barbara Broshar with scores, and more nominations anticipated before next week’s updates. Festival plans advance with Sept 12 18 14 dates and an amateur entertainment contest for all ages. Prizes of 5 and 3 dollars await top acts.
Albia Junior College announces classes begin Tuesday September 8. The fully accredited college draws Mora via students and locals, offering two years of standard work. Graduates with ten hours education may earn a first grade uniform county certificate. Tuition is 45 dollars per semester, 10 dollars monthly in advance.
The 17th annual Coffin reunion will be held at the Chas. Coffin home in Moravia on Sunday September 1st.
The Hiatt family will hold their annual reunion at Center Ville Park on September 1. All eligible relatives are invited to attend.
The annual roster reunion is set for Sunday September 1 near Moravia along highway 60. Dave Gladfelder, reported critically ill after a recent hospital admission in Iowa City, remains a focus for relatives and friends hoping for recovery.
Rural teachers are invited to exhibit work from their schools at the Moravia Fall Festival. The department aims for a strong showing with premiums and rules similar to prior years. Watch for the premium list next week. Mrs. Evlu Tillmont, Dept. Mer.
The Moravia Reds defeated Jerome 13 to 2 in the opening round of the Centerville softball tournament. Eight hits nine walks and three errors by Jerome helped Moravia run away with the victory. The Reds advance to meet Bloomfield All Stars at 9:50 pm and seek another win. The game started late after a 8:50 pm schedule.
Nineteen teams entered the tourney with Moravia Reds facing Bloomfield All Stars in a Wednesday 9 50 p m game at Center vill. Thursday features Yankees vs Cubs and Athletics vs Tigers. If Reds win, they meet the winner of Swift's vs Rathbun. Friday at Centerville 7 30 p m. A player fractured a leg sliding into second in the second game caused a delay. Three games per evening this week except Saturday. Semis next Tuesday, final and consolation next Wednesday. Pairings show Upper Bracket Cavaliers vs Numa Rexall Drug vs Burne CCC Moravia vs Bloomfield Swift's vs Rathbun. Lower Bracket Hiatt's vs Centerville CCC Albia vs Corydon Walnut City vs Economy Cleaners Thirsts' vs I U Jerome led early in game against Jerome Took Lead.
Thursday results show Cubs 11 Athletics 10 and Yankees 9 Tigers 8. Tuesday games had Athletics 7 Yankees 6 and Cubs 13 Tigers 3. Standings list Cubs 4 2.800 Athletics 3 2 600 Yankees 3 8 500 Tigers 1 6.467.
Fried chicken gravy mashed potatoes lima beans corn cabbage salad seed tomatoes butter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gaarts moved from Blumenstock apartments to Mrs Siells Reich home. Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Blumenstock from Hibbing Minn attended Tarr reunion Saturday and spent weekend with relatives.
Mrs Birdia Main leads Sunday School at 10 a m and 11 a m communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. W G Lagie is the pastor.
The schedule lists morning worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor and special music, Epworth League at 7 p m, and evening worship at 8. Quarterly Conference is Sept 10 at 8 p m with Dr. Todd presiding. A second Methodist service at 9 30 morning worship includes Communion and Sunday School at 10 30 led by Pastor J C Behrens.
election of Sunday School and church officers for the coming year at 10 and 11 a.m. includes a missionary evening with Carrie Miles from the Philippines. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. junior events. prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. and a postponed Junior C E picnic Friday at 10 a.m.
Sunday School at 10 a m and 9 a m in Fairview and Hilton. Morning worship at 11 a m led by Rev C A Field of Ottumwa. Sept 8 lay delegate election. Epworth League events, Young People, and Ladies Aid with various Sept dates. Large crowd expected to hear Field. Reports due promptly. J W Zerbe, Minister.
A. E. Tucker family reunion occurred Sunday August 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Long near Centerville. Honor guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tucker and son Bobby from Newell South Carolina after a three year absence. Attendees included numerous Tucker relatives from Seymour Blakenburg Centerville and Long households plus Ernest Johnson and children Charlene Stanley and Gordon. Grandchildren were present except Marjorie Long and Maxine Tucker.
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M scheduled for Monday evening September 2nd. H K Smith Worshipful Master.
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