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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
4
A long, rambling editorial lists local charity drives and subscriber appeals in Doravin. It mocks critics while urging readers to back community ventures, notes a subscription price drop to 2 dollars, and lampoons playful columns and small-town figures.
Many readers take advantage of a limited time offer to subscribe to The Moravia Union for one dollar a year. Old and new subscribers alike can renew or begin a year at the reduced rate, with no red tape, and paying ahead for multiple years. The paper frames the deal as ideal for Christmas gifts and urges prompt action before the offer ends.
The annual Men's Bazaar and Supper at the M E church is announced for Thursday evening. Supper starts at 6 30 with a bazaar to follow and a program featuring Rev L H Lanning of Centerville as speaker. Supper costs 26c for adults and 15c for children. all are welcome even if they do not attend supper.
Mr and Mrs Philip Morris announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie Marguerite to Elton Darrel Goodale in Rock Island Illinois on Saturday November 26. A host of friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds.
Misa Fannie Gannon of Iowa State College announces a meeting in the G A R room at Centerville next Saturday December 10 inviting P T A churches welfare and social groups county supervisors lodges women's clubs American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross and others to discuss coordinated county efforts to aid the unemployed and their families.
A playful verse mocks curious kitchen scenes and odd sightings including a floor mop, a bed spring, an oyster stew, and a fireplace. It ends with a jab about a student’s claimed high dive in a physics class and questions the credibility of the tale.
J A Woodruff of Iowa State College spoke on teaching rural agriculture to Moravia High School teachers in four Normal Training classes. Sponsored by county agent Leo Bowdish, he provided concrete teaching methods and outside resource suggestions valuable to prospective teachers. The Normal Training department and agriculture class found the visit worthwhile.
Patricia Anne Everman, 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Everman of Centerville, died Friday at St Joseph hospital Centerville from pneumonia. Born June 2 1929 in Moravia, she moved to Centerville with her parents that year. Survived by parents, one sister Virginia, one brother Bartan, and her funeral was held Monday at Beckner funeral home with Rev L H Lanning officiating. burial in Oakland cemetery Moravia friends extend sympathy.
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A B and A M met Monday evening to elect officers Worshipful Master R C Wilson Senior Warden D R Wilson Junior Warden H K Smith Treasurer J J Hicks Secretary D E Bishop Trustees L B Higee The lodge plans a joint installation with the D E 5 on January 2 highlighting upcoming ceremonial events
A new postal regulation shifts the burden to publishers by requiring postmasters to notify the paper and collect two cents for each change of address. Readers are urged to use one cent postcards for address updates and avoid notifying the post office directly to limit liability.
Several from Moravia and nearby areas joined others in Centerville on a Wednesday evening for the annual Alfalfa Banquet. Farm Bureau president Paul Strick ter gave the welcome, with remarks on banking by B. Wooden and soil erosion by Delbert Foster. Arizona speaker Farmer Brown discussed organization, as prizes for alfalfa contest winners were awarded.
The Legion Auxiliary plans a public gala on December 70th at the Legion Home in Mo Ravia with entertainment, candy and popcorn balls for sale, and plenty of fun for all ages.
Dorothy Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Wilson living west of Moravia, was thrown from a horse Wednesday morning and has not regained consciousness. The horse ran away with her, the girth breaking to cause the saddle to slip. Her injuries' seriousness was not yet determined.
W T Davis a year old pioneer former Moravia resident died at the home of his daughter Mrs Arbogast in Nama Thursday morning. Born in Chautauqua County New York near Maryville he later farmed near Moravia and lived with his daughter the last 15 years. Survived by four children Bert R Arbogast of Nama Mrs A Winters of Chicago Mrs Hernandez of Landover MD and Glen of Nama Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Moravia cemetery.
Epworth Leagues will meet at Iconium with Teonium hosting the Centerville Sub district meeting. Fifteen towns attend including Albia and West Grove added to the district. The topic Developing Life will be presented by Wilcur Jennings in charge, with a 7:80 start and 7:0 registration. Refreshments at 8:45 and a business session follow, closing with a League Benediction at 10:20.
The Moravia camp of the Modern Woodmen of America will hold a meeting at the hall Thursday evening in December. Election of officers is planned with L. Goluh er listed as consul.
The menu lists chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes, excalloped corn, creamed slaw, bread, jelly, and pie. Beverages and additional sides not shown.
Roast pork with brown gravy served with mashed potatoes sweet potatoes turnips and cranberry laundry pineapple salad date pudding with whipped cream brew butter jelly coffee orderly meal offerings from U 8B church dinner menu notes a full parish fellowship supper with traditional Christmas season flavors and dessert option listed for December 4th.
Moravia residents organize a Christmas spirit drive with three schemes. A Moravia School Band concert on December 22 at the school gymnasium invites donations of canned goods with no admission fee. Donations aid local families in need.
Public invited to donate repairable toys and children’s clothing for Christmas at Santa's Workshop in the Beauty Shop. Santa Claus will establish headquarters in Moravia this year and children may mail letters to "Santa Claus" at the Moravia post office lobby box without stamps.
John Enos Hiatt, son of George S and Grace Z Hiatt of University Park Iowa, was born March 28 1909 near Moravia Appanoose County Iowa and died November 30 1932 at University Hospital Iowa City aged 23 years 8 months 2 days. A 1929 John Fletcher College graduate and former Lake Center coach and school superintendent, he married Edne Pinnell June 6 1931. Survived by his wife and his sisters Dorothy and Mrs Victor Mustin, plus grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Hiatt, with many relatives and friends. The service at John Fletcher College Chapel described his strong Christian faith and cheerful life.
A box supper and program will be held at California School on Friday night December 6. Special music featured. Everyone is invited. Robert Foster, teacher, announces details.
Hazel College School hosts a program and box supper on Tuesday night at 7 30 with special music by The Dirty Seven. Attendance urged by Mandana Jennings and others. visitors from Albia include Dr I R Castles and Mrs Pubst.
The service included offered prayer and scripture read by Dr. W R Ress, with a sermon by Dr. Joseph Owen, president of John Fletcher Céhege. About twenty five Lake Center youths carried flowers. roughly seventy five attendees from Mahuska, Appanoose, and Lake Center communities. Interment occurred at University Park cemetery.
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