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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
4
A petition circulated among huginess men and citizens to raise funds for shaling a quarter mile of Interurban tracks to connect with shaling on the Leonium road. The public backed the plan, most funds subscribed and paid. Work started but recent storms halted progress. crews will resume when weather allows.
The Church of Christ held a Sunday School at 10 AM and communion at 11 AM. A large group attended the all day Aid event last Wednesday afternoon. An upcoming hazaar and supper is planned for December 11.
A Dec 2 birthday gathering at Samuel Estlock's Adlbia home featured relatives arriving with baskets of gifts for a cafeteria style feast. Guests included W. J. Morris family, Will Estlock, Chas. Bettis family, Roy Bettis, Marsh Bettis, Robert Rogers, Jessie Bettis, Emmett Scott, Arthur Johneon, and C. M. Johnson all of Moravia and Albis. P. S. Hiatt and wife received a roses box from daughter Maude Wailes of Phoenix Aziz.
The R W Winsler Produce Co Inc suspended operations last Saturday due to underfinanced assets, affecting Moravia Moulton and Albia plants while other stations stay open with funds to continue buying and selling. A receivership petition is likely as managers and directors seek a best possible adjustment amid asset liabilities and ongoing talks with Josephy Cook Co Inc.
Sunday morning Dr Rage of Chillicothe Ohio spoke on World Service to stir interest in foreign missions. Epworth League played for Epworth Herald subscriptions. Auxiliary meetings and bazaar raised over 100 for the new Moravia church. Upcoming events include a missionary tea, a Friday all day session, and a dedicatory Sunday for the United Brethren Church with a bishop preaching morning and night. Local Masons attended the Albia Lodge banquet and initiation. Rain and icy roads hindered return trips that night.
Mrs Arrah McCoy born in Pennsylvania November 18 1857 died December 6 1826 at her Moravia Iowa home aged 69 years 14 days. She married Lewis McCoy September 1 1878 and had son James Harvey. Her husband died October 5 1925 and son died December 29 1926. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev C C Holton. Burial in Crist Cemetery.
Expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid during the illness and death of Mrs. Sarah McCoy. Grateful note from Sadie McCoy and family.
The Moraway Union laments rain and Monday night sleet storms that disrupted power lines and delayed issues. Readers are asked to bear with the staff while outages interfered with printing and heating necessary for production. Nearby events include Cleva Joy Cousins hosting a birthday gathering Saturday with out of town guests Mrs Bates and Regina Bates of Albia.
Moravia New December 6 1924 town council conducted a regular meeting with P D Schreiner Wm Burns W A Smith P K Horner mayor J D Minnes clerk approving minutes and reading bills from highway cemetery and hall funds with many labor and hauling entries followed by church dedication services led by Bishop A B Staten of Kansas City including a basket dinner and afternoon program.
United Brethren Church sets Sunday December 12 as dedication day for a new church building. All day services planned with Bishop A. B. Statton as principal speaker in morning and evening addresses. Postponed from two weeks ago due to material delays. The new structure is a long awaited improvement. attendees urged to visit and inspect.
The Standard Bearers met Monday evening December 6 at Deena Reich’s home with LaFawn Main leading. The program included Scripture reading prayers by Zelda Easter Elsie Cornett Mary Keemer and Ms Goeldner a lesson discussion and a long business meeting. Letters from Bessie Riggs and Mrs Leiland were read as county refreshments were served.
The I O O F order plans its annual Homecoming and dues payment Tuesday evening December 1. An oyster supper is a feature of the evening. A large attendance is expected as many girls seek dates for the event.
Moravia High School opened its basketball season with two wins, the girls beating Moulton 68 to 0 in a closely watched opener and the Moravia boys defeating Cincinnati 19 to 5. The paper notes this marks a rare early success for the Moravia girls and predicts a promising run as the season begins, with upcoming games against Albia and Ottumwa WGA at home.
Officers for the next year were announced at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening. President Mrs Grace Veach, First Vice President Mrs Bertha Broshar, Second Vice President Mrs Bess Everman, Secretary Mrs Lou Reich, Treasurer Mrs Gail Broshar, Historian Mrs Mable Smith, Chaplain Mrs Mue Waughop.
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