07 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
1
A satirical column contrasts Lindbergh awaits for South Atlantic trade winds with government windmill schemes like the NRA and AAA. It mocks artificial cures for economic calm, cites protests over spending, and parodies public figures while closing with local notes about cheese week and a Moravia Union subscription.
Wayne Lee Robb, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Robb, died from burns suffered when hot liquid spilled while a goose was being prepared for Thanksgiving dinner. Funeral held at M. E. church with Rev. Russel Salix officiating. interment in Taylor cemetery. Unionville residents and local families mentioned in a long community notes section about Thanksgiving gatherings and local travel repairs.
The first rabbit fever case in Moravia is Mrs. Tom Underwood who fell ill after handling rabbit skins two weeks ago. She showed skin symptoms last Friday and has been bedridden since, though she is reportedly improving at home.
Delmar Wilson was named Worshipful Master of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M for 1934 at the annual election. Other officers named include HK Smith Senior Warden Wilhelm Blumenstock Junior Warden Shater Brain Treasurer J P Albert Secretary F W Blumenstock Trustee. A joint installation with the Eastern Star Chapter is planned for January 1.
Mrs J P Smith Eva Viola Glassburner daughter of Christian and Eliza Glassburner born August 17 1878 died November 28 1999 at home four and a half miles northwest of Unionville Iowa She leaves husband four sons and four daughters two sisters and a brother The Pleasant Hall Church of Christ served by G W Lawson service held November 30 at the Bunch Church of Christ burial in Taylor cemetery
Moravia boys defeated Attica 14 to 11 while Moravia girls fell 17 to 15 in a hard fought basketball doubleheader. Attica showed size advantage. Moravia boys played without guard Donald Easter who is expected back next game. Blakesburg triple header set for Friday with a 7:15 start and MP S band to provide music.
The Moravia Co-operative Marketing Association sent three loads of livestock to the St Louis market on Monday. Two loads of hogs moved by rail and one load of cattle by track. Manager C O Jones accompanied the shipment.
Menu for U B Ladies Aid Dinner in Web featuring vegetables soup roast pork with brown gravy turnips potatoes Waldorf salad gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee.
Several distinguished visitors and officers of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the Moravia unit meeting Tuesday evening. Guests included Francia Bickert district Fidae Chairman Gladys Weatherstone Monroe County Chairman Goldie Chambers Albin Unit president and officers. The group planned a project to gather old magazines in Moravia and surrounding areas.
Ethel McCrory and Paul Coffin united in marriage at Unionville Missouri on Tuesday. Rev Robert Burns officiated with Mary Coffin and Jerry Houser as attendants. The bride wore blue crepe and the groom dark blue. They will reside in Moravia following a 7 o clock supper at the groom’s parents home.
The Des Moines Register shows the new Salvation Army building in Red Oak erected by Mrs. J. L. Haines as a memorial to her late parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Arga. Dedication services were planned with Cant. L. Mortensen of the Red Oak post in charge. Commissioner W. McIntyre of Chicago was the speaker. The building cost about $6,000.
Fuller school presents a box and candy social at Hilton Grange on Friday evening December 8. Lula R. Tillmont is the teacher coordinating the event.
The menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes parsnips corn light rolls pickles jelly and pie for a Friday dinner at M. E. featuring a hearty traditional plate.
Box supper and program scheduled at Maple Grove school on Friday December 8 at 7 30 p m Special music by Marian Hayward teacher.
A ten per cent dividend payment for Moravia Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank depositors was ordered and checks will be distributed by examiner B J Johnson once received. Johnson expects delays but aims to have them before Christmas. About $16,500 will be distributed as the second ten per cent dividend since the bank closed in 1930.
A meeting at the Morayia town hall Wednesday evening will discuss the Corn-Hog program under County Farm Bureau Agent Lee Bowdish. Farmers from outside Taylor township and other interested individuals are urged to attend as a temporary county committee will be named to lead the program before forming township and county organizations. The Apanoose county warehousing committee includes L. B Montag as chair, C. A. Bailey as vice chair, Paul Strickler as secretary treasurer, and H. A. Lemanter and J. M. Bishop as members.
County Treasurer Haught urges car owners to register at the treasurer's office and sign an affidavit of storage to receive the storage benefit and avoid license fees. Applications should be made in December to qualify before the February 1 1984 delinquency date.
J F Chambers of south of Mora via was summoned to Igmeatown Indiana by the death of his brother Manson Chambers who passed away at his home Sunday after a several month illness. He was about 76 years old.
A county wide American Legion meeting will be held at Mystic Monday evening December 11 at 7:00. This follows Basil Cowell Post Moravia's regular meeting night and aims to adjourn in time for the county gathering. All service men and Legion members are urged to attend the county meeting.
The 1. O. O. F. lodge announces its annual Homecoming to be held Tuesday evening December 12. Fresh oysters will be served.
Regular meeting of the O E 5 on Tuesday evening December 22 includes election of officers attendees asked to bring sandwiches and covered dish Effie Gollaher W M Mildred Bishop secretary Miss Mais Waughap of Moravia and Waughop of Centerville attended a 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs E E Keller Allerton residents Helen McCloud had visitors over Thanksgiving Velma Kiopfenstein Vera Matthews Ralph Matthews Kenneth Booker Denmark and Danville Iowa lists two visiting residents.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7:30 with midweek prayer at 7:30 Wednesday at the parsonage. Friday practice for cantata and W M S meeting at Mrs Oehler home under Mrs Grace Main. Pastor W T Boston signs off.
The Epworth League and prayer meeting details outline Sunday programs with Divine Worship at noon and evening services. A Wednesday dinner and missionary program replace the midweek prayer meeting. Also notes a Wesley Sunday School at 10:30 and morning worship at 9:50 led by Pastor J. C. Behrens.
Sunday schools held at Iconium East Fairyview and Hilton at 10 a.m. Morning worship at Iconium 11 a.m. and Hilton 11. Young Peoples meetings and Epworth Leagues scheduled. Rev J C Behrens and Rev Halt Swaim lead revival and Thanksgiving services with pictures shown Monday. All are invited to attend. minister J W Zerba urges attendance.
Coulson school district presented a three act comedy titled Two Days Too Marry last Friday night at the Coulson school house. Director Minda A Callen led cast members Kenneth O'Connor Archa Callen Ernest Hiatt Manilla O'Connor Alice Campbell Reba Callen Herbert McDanel with special entertainment by Mabel Coulson Mia Theo Miller and Francis Miller despite inclement weather drawing a good attendance.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Grateful for the beautiful total offerings and many deeds of kindness.
J. J. Hiatt and family with Mr and Mrs Fark Brain and children of Hedrick were Thanksgiving day guests with her parents Mr and Mrs H. E. Watts.
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