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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
5
This weather wrap reports four inches of snow, temperatures from 3 below to 7 below, treacherous highways, and a preview of a longer winter. It notes local reactions, travel back from California trips, and references Mrs McCord’s letters while hinting at Christmas shopping, local stores, and a Des Moines murder case as contrasting news.
Moravia high school basketball teams suffered four defeats in four days. Girls lost to Rathbun 29 16 and 27 16 as Rathbun led by 21 12 in the third. Moravia boys were dumped 48 15. Moulton girls edged Moravia 40 29 while Moravia’s boys failed to score early and trailed 10 0, 21 12 at halftime.
Miss Katherine Espy daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Espy and Vernon Kester son of Mr and Mrs James Kaster were married at the United Brethren parsonage in Moravia on Wednesday evening December 2 with Rev F C Scott officiating. Attendants were Miss Vera Kaster and John E Faffieoal. Congratulatory wishes poured in as friends noted the ceremony locations and greetings. Claud Albright of spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs Chas L Ellis born July 31 1872 near Livingston Iowa died Dec 1 1996 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines aged 1y4m. She taught rural schools in Iowa and Cincinnati Illinois before marriage in 1905 to Chas L Ellis then supported his ministry. She leaves two daughters and two brothers and funeral held at Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church with pastors Keesey and Albert assisting.
The seventh evening class will meet next Wednesday evening to discuss Marketing Poultry Products with plans for a holiday break and a switch to dairy topics afterward. If possible, caponizing young birds will be discussed and a suitable bird may be used in a demonstration, weather permitting. Instructor Mr. Perkins invites all to attend and help grow the class.
Morsiia will host the institute for rural teachers in Appanoose county this Friday announced by Superintendent Wm. H. Young. County supervisor L. E. Johnson gathered an outstanding faculty for the day at the Moravia school building. Rural teachers in the section are expected to attend, with senior normal training class members from the local high school also allowed to participate. the session runs throughout the day.
The Past Matrons club met at Mrs. Mary Johnson's home for a business session. Officers named: Effie Gollaher president, Amy Wilson vice president, Margaret Callen secretary, Mary Johnson treasurer. A Christmas party and gift exchange was set for December 23 at Mrs. Bishop's home. Members drew month roles with Jennie Johnson hosting in January.
Appancoss County homemaking teachers held their second conference at the Lexie Tea Room Centerville. Attendees from Centerville Moravia and Moulton discussed November state meeting results and individual member issues. Miss Delma Clark reviewed professional qualifications for teaching family relations. Plans were tentatively set for January and March meetings and a county homemaking exhibit in Centerville around early May.
L. H. Heery was named worshipful master of Antiquity Lodge No. 1262 for 1937 at the annual officers election held Monday evening. Other officers named include L. B. Hintt senior warden O. A. Burton junior warden A G. Broshar treasurer D Mintes secretary and F W Blumenstock trustee. Remaining officers to be appointed by the new master.
A statement issued Tuesday outlines a one week Christmas vacation starting December 19 with school resuming Monday December 28 Local officials indicate the schedule will be observed across the district and teaching will pause accordingly.
A detailed review of a junior class comedy feature focusing on Mrs. Calahan and her daughter Nora. Nora’s romance with Eid mond Edmonton leads to financial swindle and upheaval, the dream act reveals Nora’s growth, and the cast delivers strong character work amid humorous scenes. The play concludes with Nora recognizing her mother’s value, and the performance is set for December 17 at 7:30 in the school gym.
Juanita Smith elected worthy matron of Moravia Chapter O E O, during the annual officer election Tuesday. Horner named worthy patron, with Mable Smith as associate matron, H K Smith as associate patron, Gael Broshar secretary, Edna Schreiner treasurer, Rettha Broshar conductress, Nadine Winslers as associate conductress. Joint installation with Manona set for Friday night January 1.
Mrs. Laura Matherly of Moravia died after months of illness at age 67 11 6 while staying with daughter Mrs. Ray Coltrain. Survived by seven children including Van Huff Gary Indiana Fred Matherly San Pedro California Harley Matherly Valley Junction Forrest Matherly Albia Roy Matherly Mia Gomer Stocker and Ray Coltrain of Moravia. numerous grandchildren and relatives. Funeral at Moravia Church of Christ Wednesday December 9 at 1 30 p.m. Rev. W J Hastie officiating. Interment Moravia cemetery.
Mrs. Frenk Whisler died on December 2 and was a former Unionville resident. Attendees from Moravia, Unionville, and Shenandoah gathered Saturday to pay last respects, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammond and daughter Voia, Miss Agnes More, Doyle Crawley, and Mrs. T. S. Crawley. The deceased was born Sarah Clementine Chrisman before marriage.
Marion Eslinger born September 17 1862 in Monroe county Iowa died November 28 1936 at the University of Iowa hospital Iowa City aged 74 years 2 months 11 days He married Ads Braden and had two daughters Osa and Opal Opal preceded him in death He survived by his wife daughter a sister Mrs Mary Dille Moravia Iowa and a brother A J Esinger Red Bluff California Funeral services were at Blakenburg Church of Christ Monday November 30 conducted by Rev G W Lawson Albia Interment in the Eslinger cemetery
W S Perkins, local vocational agriculture instructor, stresses protein in poultry feed. He notes home grains can supply protein in large amounts but animal proteins are also necessary. Skim milk or meat scraps help. if unavailable, tankage or fish meal can work well. Pallbearers listed. burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The menu lists creamed chicken hot biscuits mashed potatoes noodles and cranberry salad with ginger bread. A notice asks to return dishes belonging to M. E. B. Aid by a stated date.
E R Kaster will hold a closing out sale of livestock and farm machinery at the farm five miles west and two miles north of Moravia on Tuesday December 1 beginning at 11 o'clock. The sale includes livestock and farm machinery.
The Odd Fellows held their annual homecoming and dues paying at the local lodge on Tuesday evening with good attendance. The event featured a social hour and an oyster supper following the lodge meeting and was enjoyed by those present.
We thank friends and neighbors for their sympathy kindness and help during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother May God bless and reward you all Chas L and Mrs Mary McComb Eithel Bla
A fragmented notice notes Wesley Chapel Ladies Aid plans an event on Thursday. The text references men also joining and hints at community gathering details, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Cavilicae Moravia holds Sunday School at 10:00 p m and morning worship at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 6 80 p m and evening worship at 7 80 p m Wesley Chapel offers morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m CHAS L ELLIS is pastor.
The Church of Christ Bible School begins at 10 a.m. with Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion at 11 a.m. followed by a sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Sermon at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon led by Pastor W J Hastie.
United Brethren Sunday School begins at 10 am with morning worship and several youth groups. Otterbein Guild meets Monday Dec 14 at 7 30, gift for Otterbein Home requested. Missionary Society meets Friday Dec 11 at 2 30 with Grace Main and others in charge. attendance urged and missionary gifts encouraged. Rev F C Scott, pastor.
Iconium Circuit Fellview Sunday School at 9 a m with Pearl Hiner as superintendent. Morning worship at 9 45. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m with Ralph Spencer as superintendent. Morning worship at 51 45. Iconium and Hilton Leagues join for a Fellowship Service at Hilton at 7 pm with an evangelistic message. Eight day preaching mission begins Thursday at 7 30. Services each evening including Saturday. Jeonjum Wayne Thompson superintendent J W STINE pastor.
Rev J W Zerbe pastor of Eddyville Methodist Episcopal church leaves for Pasadena California to attend the national Farm Bureau federation convention December 9 to 12. Wapello County Farm Bureau will discuss the national conclave at fourteen township meetings as part of the 1987 work program. Zerbe was honored for rural community work with two churches named Eddyville and Kirkville among forty seven exemplars.
Attention Rebekahs on Monday December fourteen nominations and election of officers at the lodge. Sisters are urged to attend and participate in the election to renew acquaint ance and strengthen the lodge.
Notice for a social gathering at the Masonic Hall this Friday night. Broshar is secretary and will provide details or contact for attendees.
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