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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
6
The Moravia Union notes a community push to help others and stay cheerful as a path to success. It profiles Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Pester as leading locals amid a murder trial coverage, celebrates marriages, reports on fall versus auto death stats in 1937 Iowa, and previews upcoming high school sports improvements and local social ties.
State Representative C M McFatridge of Moravia and Rowena Harris of Mystic wed last Thursday December 2 at the bride’s Mystic home with Rev J M Rogers officiating. The couple plans a Gulf of Mexico honeymoon and their return date is unknown. Harris is active in county public life and McFatridge serves as Appanoose County state representative and heads the local insurance firm.
D. E. Bishop is elected master of Moravia Masonic Lodge 252 AF and AM after the annual officers election held Monday night. Other officers named include R. C. Wilson senior warden Albert Veach junior warden O T Foglesong treasurer J D Minnes secretary and Albert Brain reelected trustee for three years alongside L. B. Hiatt F. W. Blumenstock. Plans for a joint installation with the Eastern Star on January 3 were discussed after the meeting and a oyster supper at Dotson cafe followed.
Grace Argo reports the Deelam story contest will be held December 21 at Moravia high school. First place advances to the state prelim, second to the sub county contest in early March. Humorous, Dramatic, and Oratorical divisions list all contestants and selections.
The menu lists beef and noodles with potatoes baked beans and dressing as core dishes alongside cranberry sauce hot biscuits joy fruit salad and gookies coffers. The item presentation evokes a homey communal meal with a focus on traditional favorites.
Moravia girls basketball defeated Lovilia 22 to 17 on their home floor last Tuesday. The Moravia team trailed in the first half but rallied after intermission, improving defense to secure the victory and set up future games against Bloomfield and other strong county rivals.
The Moravia Vedette issue notes Moravia schools opening early next month with Prof. Lentz in charge, and Gilmore and Shaffer planning a mill in Iconium within four weeks. It urges local businessmen to advertise at low terms to reach the regional circulation. Cummins’s store on the square keeps a steady supply of dry goods groceries boots shoes drugs medicines dyes oils.
The Mor ving school vocational agriculture department will hold the first in a series of evening adult farmer classes next Wednesday at 7 36 in the school building. M E Somers a national agriculture instructor will lead. Additional sessions will follow each Tuesday evening with holiday break. All adult farmers are invited to attend to discuss common farming problems and learn about state agricultural experiments.
After a week of fluctuating temperatures the Mercury again dropped below zero. Readings ranged from 4 to 7 degrees below zero as clear cold dawned. Snow flurries dusted the area Tuesday morning while much of the state endures unusually severe early winter weather. The winter of 1937 1938 promises a long, dreary spell.
Kevin J. Smith of near Brompton sold his farm to Prof. J. F. Brooks of the University of Oklahoma at Norman. Possession will pass January 1. Smith and Wmn. M. Giltner will hold a closing-out sale of farm machinery, livestock, hay and grain on Wednesday, December 16 at the farm.
Members of the United Brethren urged to attend a meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs Luise Qebler. Mrs Rubye Bite and Mrs Margaret Callen will host with Mrs Vetus Zie leading the program in a community notice sounding like a church group gathering.
Mr and Mrs Chas Garner have closed the Moravia square cafe and opened the Dimuette cafe on highway No 6u just south of Uchler vil station. The new venue operates on the highway side and continues their cafe business.
Word from Kinser Valley Ridge district says G R Darby was kicked by a cow while feeding stock Tuesday evening. He sustained a badly sprained ankle and is expected to be confined to bed for about a week.
Local notice reports the sudden death of Andy J. Eslinger in Red Bluff California on November 20. He about 72, suffered a heart attack and was well known in the area for years as a merchant and lumber business operator at Foster. He was brother to Mrs A E Dille of Moravia. Further funeral details and obituaries were not yet available.
Members of the Past Matrons club enjoyed a dinner at the Christian church last Wednesday. Nadine Winsler was welcomed as a new member. Officers elected: president Margaret Callen, vice president Emma Pabst, secretary Mary Johnson, treasurer Nadine Winsler. Next meeting with Nadine Winsler. Dues paying time and a gift exchange.
Ralph Robinson has purchased the interest of Will Houger in the Purol gas station in Moravia. He took possession of the station last Sunday. An advertisement elsewhere in this paper announces a complete line of gas, oils, and accessories, and also candy and tobacco.
Three vehicle collision on Route 24 near Isaac Todden home involved Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dietz and daughter Lorine, with occupants of two other cars. icy pavement caused Dietz car to slow then be struck, Dietz family unharmed. Garmen of Indianapolis fled pavement, Atkins of Cedar Rapids sustained minor damage. all five occupants escaped injury. An adjuster paid for Atkins repairs and Dietz received 80 dollars compensation.
Aneta Show, a student at Chillcothe Business College in Chillicothe Missouri, plays guard for the LuWa basketball squad. The article notes her participation in a Northwest Missouri Iowa regional game and upcoming college events, identifying her as daughter of Meghd Mb Bert M Moravin.
Shirley Townsend was elected Noble Grand of the Moravia Odd Fellows lodge for the coming term at the election of officers held Tuesday evening. Other officers named were H. K. Smith as Vice Grand, Robert Stoops as Secretary, Bert Turner as Treasurer, and Emmett Scott as Trustee. The third degree was conferred on a candidate with Moulton Odd Fellows assisting. The group planned the annual homecoming for Tuesday evening December 21.
A 12th geography class toured Morrell Packing in Ottumwa led by Miss Sherrard. Students detailed operations from lard packing to hog slaughter, curing, smoking, beef killing, and shipping, noting a government inspector and a five mile walk. Names of students and teacher listed.
A first grade writer addresses Saki and Sans Cinus and asks for toys. The letter mentions teacher Wikusa Vandante and names child Boyd Eugene Paxston asking for a sled truck car and a toy store. Peggy, Dale and Jersy are asked to be remembered.
Ottumwa newspaper notes Appanoose County operates under anticipated general fund revenue for 11 months in 1937. Unexpended balance of 21896 dollars, tax collections near 94 percent, about 17374 dollars cash to cover past indebtedness. Board members Harry Stamos Jess Hoover Sherman West highlight reforms, county home, 50 miles highway, and 26 percent lowered assessed valuation without higher millage.
A letter from Macon, Georgia, reports the death of Mrs. James M. Yates, 36, in an automobile crash near Americus. She died in a hospital, with funeral services in Albany and burial in Thomasville. Survived by her husband, mother, two sisters, and a brother. The other injured, Mrs. Elizabeth Speer, also from Albany, was riding in the same car. The crash was caused when another vehicle forced their car off the highway.
The O. E. S. announces a stated meeting on Tuesday, December 4 at 7 30 p m to elect officers and conduct routine lodge business. Members are urged to attend.
The Moravia Co-Op and Kellogg's Association shipped cattle sheep and hogs to the St. Louis market on Wednesday for market delivery. The consignments include var cattle, cat of sheep, and one cur of hogs, reflecting regional agricultural commerce.
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