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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
3
A humorous school season preview contrasts students and parents with jokes about classroom life. It pokes fun at Johnny and Susie, notes parental hopes for obedience, and hints that teachers expect better pay as school starts.
Mr. and Mrs. Orman Pence and son Larry of Nevada spent the week end with his parents near Centerville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Burnett and daughter Joy of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer and sons of Chariton, Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer and children of near Albia. Jack Spencer returned to Chariton after an extended visit with his grandparents.
Misa Lera Gesine Behrens and John Everett Gillaspey wed Wednesday in Williamsburg Methodist church. Rev J C Behrens led the double ring ceremony as relatives looked on. The bridal party entered to wedding music, flowers and pastels, with Iva Scheffel playing selections. The couple plans a honeymoon at Pollensiome Park and will reside on the groom’s farm near Mount Pleasant.
G B Johnson, chair, outlines tentative Fall Festival features for the 85th event. Moravia high school band tops three days of plans with Thursday fiddlers contest and doll parade, Friday knitting contest, and Saturday foot races leading the lineup.
Rumor swirls that Wendell Willkie may stop in the region en route to Coffeyville Kansas for his presidential campaign kickoff. Officials of the Fall Festival have invited him and have sent wires to Republican writers to arrange a possible appearance at final day crowds, with plans centered on the south eastern corner of Iowa for Saturday September 14.
Louise BeLur acrobat and contortionist is brought in as a highly recommended attraction. Johnson says the town is fortunate to have her. Wilbur Harri directs the community sing as part of the opening program. Mark Thornburg, state secretary of agriculture, was invited but cannot attend.
Two Monroe county 4 H girls demonstrated Fresh Rolls Without Any Fuss at the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday. Mary Ellison and Arlene Spencer earned their trip by winning top honors at the Monroe county fair achievement day. They are Moravia high school students destined for Des Moines.
The menu lists fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes green beans and sweet potatoes, sliced tomatoes and cole slaw. Butter and jelly and coffee accompany the meal as part of the Wednesday Christian Aid offering.
The Kensington club met at Mrs Frank Selby home Tuesday afternoon. Roll call answered by My favorite book. Mrs Louise Oehler and Mrs Frank Chambers absent, leaving the afternoon for Chinese checkers. Refreshments served at the lodge of the playing.
A Centerville clinic will collect blood from polio survivors at 9 a m Friday in the courthouse. Dr Frank J Condon district medical director says the blood is needed to prepare convalescent serum and urges volunteers aged at least 12 with physician proof of infantile paralysis to donate. remuneration is provided by the state health department.
The fourth quarterly conference of the local Methodist church and Wesley Chapel was held in the church basement Tuesday evening. Officers elected include W. W. Tracy as lay delegate and steward, Bert Turner trustee, D. E. Ly Dodd steward trustee, Dr. C. T. Slavin trustee, H. K. Smith treasurer and lay leader, Albert Brain steward, etc. Wesley Chapel officers include C. S. Callen trustee and L. Scott Sunday School superintendent, Virgil Dooley steward, Roy Scott lay leader, and Sylvia Callen recording steward, among others.
Mrs. Kenneth Barghahn of Grinnell was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Miss Juanita Smith and Mrs. Bert Turner in the home of her mother Mrs. E F Ochler. Guests enjoyed bridge and rock with prize won by Mrs. George Winslet. Luncheon concluded the afternoon with many gifts and a long list of attendees.
A homecoming is planned at the United Brethren church in Mystic all day Sunday Sept. The event invites the community for worship fellowship and reunion activities.
The 11th McDanel family reunion gathered at City park Centerville with 67 present for noon meals. Officers elected: John McDanel president James Easter vice president and Daphne Hilton on the committee. Ida McDanel secretary treasurer. Also surprise appearances from Alma McDanel family and— Montana relatives. Twelve births since last reunion. no deaths reported.
The 14th Coulson reunion was held at Cuy Park Center Ville on August 22, 1940 with 62 attendees. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon program included readings songs and a flower contest. Officers elected: president Bethel Coulson vice president Floiana Swan secretary treasurer Sylvia Callen. Numerous relatives from several states attended.
The Union asks readers to check address labels for expiration dates and report errors. If renewed recently, correct dates may take weeks to appear. please act on past due or due subscriptions promptly and notify the office for corrections.
Work began last Friday on grading seven miles of road between Moravia and Iconium. A surface job will follow. About 15 men are employed under foreman Frank Washburn of Burch Construction Co. He expects completion in about six weeks and plans to hire 25 workers soon.
The second annual Al Lodwick Trophy model plane race will run at Centerville airport on Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 planes are expected and entries have been received from about six midwest states.
The Progressive club officers entertained the remaining members at Mrs. Norman Ward's home on Thursday afternoon. Bridge yielded high score to Mrs. Win Young. traveling prize went to Mrs. Ralph McDonough. Lunch followed the game, hosted by Mrs. Norman Ward, Mrs. Paul Broshar, Mrs. George Winsler, and Mrs. Rollie McDonough.
Moravia prepares to open the 1940 41 term Monday with registration and class organization. Only one new teacher joins the staff Richard Bergstrom English and dramatics instructor replacing Ray Pierce. Most of the 14 teachers return. Building repairs are limited to painting and roof work.
A roster lists Moravia Public Schools staff led by Superintendent William H. Young with graduate origins from Fairfield, Whittemore, Plano, Centerville, Lancaster, Cedar Falls, Central, Clear Lake, North English, Martensdale, Moravia, and other locales. It names Ava G. Simpson as principal and coach, Gail L. Sherrard as critic, and Wilbur Harris as music director among teachers in various subjects and grade levels.
The music pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Harris will present a recital at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the Methodist church. The public is invited to attend. The program features piano and instrumental pieces by groups I to V including works by Brown, Brain, Wilson, Underwood, Easter, Jolly, Tracy, Winslet, and others.
Kensington club members and their husbands were entertained at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby last Thursday evening. Mrs. George Halden won high score in rock after a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McCord and daughter Mary Helen of Seymour and Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers of Centerville.
Members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges and their families will gather in the lodge hall for a social evening on Tuesday evening September 3 at 7:90 oclock. A covered dish luncheon will be served.
Centerville junior college opens enrollment Friday for a government supervised civilian pilot training course. Registration is at 8 PM Friday in the high school building. Open to students with two years college or men 18 to 26, financed by the government as part of a 45000 youth flying program.
Mrs C M McFatridge entertained the Bridge club of Mystic at her home Thursday afternoon. First honors went to Miss Blanche Jennett, second prize to Miss Hannah Martin, and traveling prize to Mrs A G Morlan. Guests included Edna Evans of Pocatello Idaho, Blanche Jennett of Fort Dodge, Verna Bittinger, Morlan, Higgenbottom, Roy Adams, Ladd Lynn, Merle McDanel, John G Martin and Hannah Martin. Refreshments followed a delightful afternoon. The D E Bishop family were in Centerville Monday afternoon.
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