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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
6
A Moravia columnist laments community lethargy and asks who should fund wholesome amusement. He cites the Moravia Community Club as a sleeping giant needing courage from business leaders, parents, and schools. The piece urges broader engagement beyond high school ages to give lingering youth direction and build a more vibrant town life.
Mrs Rollie E McCord 62 wife of Roll McCord of Iconium died Friday morning in an Oskaloosa hospital after a brief illness. A lifelong Iconium area resident she leaves husband three sons Paul Carl and Dwight a granddaughter four sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at the Iconium M E church with Rev R C Rowe and Rev J W Stine officiating. A local quartet and accompanist provided music and floral tributes were numerous. The community extends sympathy to the immediate family. Relatives attending from outside the community included Mr and Mrs Orin Lyon and Maxine their daughter Ms Jeasie Tennis and others from Oska loosa Cedar and Fremont.
Wm H Young superintendent of Moravia Public School attended a December 4 meeting in Washington Iowa of school administrators from southeastern Iowa member schools. The program discussed a two fold state financing plan with partial state support and equalization while preserving local control. Young will report at the Moravia Parent Teacher Association meeting.
The W F M S will host a 3 cent supper at the M E B church Saturday evening December 14 from 6 PM. The menu includes chicken pie meat mashed potatoes sweet potatoes gravy cabbage corn fried beans crackers or ginger bread with whipped cream.
D W Swender writes from Kincaid Kansas Moravia Iowa praising Rev Scott and the Moravia Union job printing department for Conference Minutes, noting they are best since 1896 when he joined the conference. He mentions a month of illness and hope to recover, with notes on Rev F C Scott’s role and the Moravia Union printing work.
Roy Hodges of near Mallard drove into a freight train in dense fog at the Hilyton crossing last Friday evening. The collision damaged the car, removing a spare tire and leaving several dents, but Hodges escaped injury. He is a cousin of the Swaima family and had come to Moravia to buy hogs and cattle, returning Sunday with two large truck loads.
The Odd Fellows annual Homecoming and dues paying event was held Tuesday evening at the lodge hall. A business session preceded games and an oyster supper, with members in good attendance enjoying the gathering.
The Past Matrons club met with Mrs. Austin Jay for its last regular gathering of the year. Officers elected include President Mrs Jennie Cummins Vice President Mrs Effie Golar Secretary Mrs Emma Pabst and Treasurer Mrs Margaret Cal. Rev Scott, a Past Grand Patron of the O E S, visited briefly. January’s meeting will be with Mrs Geo Johnson.
Mr and Mrs A S Mangleen hosted a rock party north of Moravia on Wednesday evening Dec 4. Four tables were in play with Curtis Burton taking high score. Refreshments were served and the evening was much enjoyed by all present.
Mrs Sneed entertained Kensington ladies at her home on a pleasant Friday afternoon. The gathering featured a luncheon and a brief social hour with references to community clubs and a nod to a radio broadcast by Gene and Glen from station WHO.
Moravia, five local women, Missea Misty Zerbeira Behrens Mildred run a nursery school on five days weekly after authorities cut FERA funds to two days per week. They supply meals and keep the program going while awaiting WPA project resumption and pay alignment.
A letter from Roy Lovell in Honolulu to his mother Mrs Emma Lovell arrives in Moravia amid fanfare for the China Clipper first flight. The note describes tropical weather, mail transport by air, and Thanksgiving plans with family mentions including John's family and travel by transport Chester with General Farley.
Miller Baptist church southeast of Moravis begins new foundation work. John Selman will direct the project with active participation from church members in this construction effort.
Applicants for Moravia postmaster position visited Centerville on Saturday forenoon to take required examinations. Results unlikely before Congress convenes in January. The Union corrects an earlier error listing Harley R. Lemaster as a candidate, clarifying the proper name.
Moravia Chapter officers were elected with Osa Callen chosen as Worthy Matron for the coming year. J B Sneed named worthy patron, Juanita Smith Associate Matron, P K Horner Associate Patron, Edna Schrein Treasurer, Gail Broshar Secretary, Mabel Smith Conductress, Bertha Broshar Associate Conductress. Joint installation with the Masonic lodge set for January 2, 1936.
Rev Frank Smith and Mrs Smith have moved from Unionville Iowa to Lancaster Missouri in response to a call from the Baptist church there His Lancaster pastorate will be part time while he continues work at the Mikfer Baptist church near Moravia and Mt Ararat church east of Centerville Retiring duties at two rural churches continue as part of his ministry
Albia merchants announce their Yule Parade for Saturday December 44 with 1 pm start. Albia High School band plays, Boy Scouts add features, Santa and helpers attend, and free pony rides for children are offered as a highlight of the event.
Notice states Second degree work will be performed at Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 262 A F and AM on Friday evening December 18. Members and visiting brethren urged to attend.
Menu details list roast beef pickles bread and date cake with whipped cream. Moravia Hotel, opened recently, was closed last week with equipment removed. Mr and Mrs Tom Jordan and their son from Des Moines visited Tracy while Mr Jordan installed a new furnace.
Moravia High School boys, led by Everett Morrin and Dayton Dorada, turned a 7 0 deficit at halftime into a 20 15 win over Cincinnati in Southern Town Nine action. The Moravia girls fell 38 10 as Miss Neal scored 26 for Cincinnati.
Fifty three members of the Masonic Lodge and guests enjoyed an open fellowship meeting at the lodge hall last Friday. After welcome by H. K. Smith, M. L. Betterly played saxophone, J. F. Albert sang two numbers with Mrs. J. F. Albert on piano. Dr. W. B. Keesey, pastor of Albia M E church, spoke on The Message of Masonry. An oyster feed and games followed. lights went out briefly during intermission as wiring failed.
They plan to move to Cedar Edge Colorado and establish a home on a farm. They have lived for years on the N G Wilson farm west of Moravia and now depart to settle in Colorado.
CavacueS 10 a m Sunday School led by Mrs Birdie Main runs morning, at 130 p m Thursday the Study at the church basement.
United Brethren announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M H Johnson as superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Morning worship at 11 00 and Evening worship at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening led by pastor F C Scott.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School starts at 10 00 a m with morning worship at 11 00 Epworth League services at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 A prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 will be held in the church basement All services invite the public Women’s Home Missionary Society meets at Mrs D E Bishop’s home Wednesday December 18 at 2 30 p m Mrs H K Smith leader Also note Wealey Morning worship at 9 80 Sunday School at 10 30 Chas Lu Ellis pastor.
The notice advertises Sunday School each week at 10:00 a m and a preaching service on Sunday December 16 at 11:00 a m. G W Lawson is the pastor.
Teenium Circuit holds Sunday School at 10 a m with Vern Turner. Epworth League to lead a devotional meet after Sunday School. Ladies Aid hosts all day meeting Thursday. Busy Bees serve. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30. Fairview and Hilton Sunday Schools at 9 and 10 a m respectively. Grover Easter, Supt. Booster program at 11 o’clock for rural school children. evening evangelistic service with special music and a pastor’s message. Revival urged across churches with J W Stine, pastor. Iconium phone listed at parsonage.
Mr and Mrs J D More of 102 South Main Street Centerville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Ruth to Mr E Kenneth Heitkamp son of Mr and Mrs E F Heitkamp of Quincy Illinois. The ceremony will be at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church Washington DC at 4 o clock on December 28 1935.
Mrs Chas Coffin entertained the Farm Bureau women at her home Tuesday. Twenty ladies attended from Walnut Taylor Chariton and Union townships with Miss Irma Garney of Ames giving a lesson on slip covers. Covers were made for five chairs.
A three act play Burglar Proof will be presented at Blue Front school on Saturday December 1st at 7 30 PM. Admission is free. Mildred McCloud teacher invites all locals to attend.
A program and box supper is planned by Hilton School with help from Mrs Wanda Jonas and other ladies. Proceeds benefit the school activities and community project.
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