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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
7
The editor notes the Union has been sold to new publisher and wife, says the couple are capable yet young, and predicts benefits for farmers and poultry raisers from their uptown hatchery and feed store. Also praises local school band events, Christmas preparations, and community wit.
Congressman Karl M. LeCompte of Corydon will speak at the Moravia Community Club dinner tonight at the United Brethren Church. He plans a nonpartisan talk about life in the nation’s capital and what he has learned there.
Moravia Chapter O E S elected Mrs Ora Selby Worthy as Worthy Matron for 1940 at the annual officers election held Tuesday evening. O A Burton was re elected Worthy Patron with other named officers including Associate Matron Lorene Halden and Associate Patron P Ky Horner. Secretary Mrs Margaret Cahten Treasurer Mrs bats Conductness Mine Hike Associate Conductress Mrs Marjory Cameron and noted installation set for January 1. Mr and Mrs Arthur Donavan returned to Corvalis Oregon after visiting relatives including J J Allem.
Johnson and his bride were married November 27 1939 in Wabasha Minnesota by Justice Frank Marsch in a single ring ceremony. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Jack Marsch. The bride wore blue crepe and the groom black. They will live at Reads Minnesota. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Elsie Coltrain and Mr Johnson, and the groom is the son of Mr Ed Johnson both of Moravia visiting.
School music supervisor Wilbur C Harris led a Christmas program at the school building Sunday evening. The auditorium was nearly full with favorable comments. The concert featured school band selections between numbers by the boys glee club mixed chorus and brass sextet. Rev T J Zike gave the invocation and Rev Brown delivered the benediction. Churches cooperated by dismissing evening services to attend.
G B Johnson the Moravia Fall Festival Association president and Lee Hintt attend a Des Moines meeting with fair and festival officials to discuss state aid. Couples Mesatridge Coulson Cameron and Burton joined Thursday events related to the gathering.
A scrap note urges all organizations to respect others and share community space for mutual prosperity. Separately, John Winesler recalls a persimmon from George Winsler in California, claimed larger than his Moravia crop and larger than a coffee cup, though he hesitates to taste it.
The Union issues a corrected mailing list after the last publication. Subscribers are urged to inspect the tag on the paper and verify the date. If the date differs from expected, notify The Union at once.
Mrs. Lester Brain hosted the Progressive club Thursday afternoon. Three tables played bridge with Mrs. Wm. Young receiving the traveling prize and Mrs. Chet Broahar winning high score. Members drew for the gift exchange for the next meeting. Refreshments were served.
The Methodist Church offers an Old Fashioned Chicken Pie dinner with gravy mashed potatoes sweet potatoes green beans dried corn cranberry sauce apple salad hot biscuits jelly date pudding whipped cream coffee.
H K Smith announces transition of Moravia Union to new editor and publisher McGrew from Guttenberg Iowa. McGrew brings years in newspaper work and editorial and business management on Pigs Weekly News in Guttenberg. A full statement and future plans to appear in December 28 issue.
Miss Jean Shirley Albert, a University of Mailand student and daughter of Mr and Mrs James Albert, will sing at the 11 o'clock service tomorrow at Paseo Methodist Church fifty sixth and Wayne avenue. Albert plans to direct the Paseo church choir this fall and winter following her recent role with Union Methodist church choir.
A county nurse led the first of eight lessons on Parenthood at the Community Building with Miss Alyce Ronéy in charge due to Miss Margaret Maxwel’s illness. A December 18 session will feature a nurse staff from Osceola, Oskaloosa, Albia, Leon, Knoxville and Corydon, with Miss Alma Hartz of Des Moines guiding.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a regular meeting on December 19 at Mrs Grace Veachs home with all members urged to attend. A holiday visit and gift shop assignments are noted including a toy and clothing item for a three year old and fundraising gifts for hospitalized veterans. The Kensington club hosted Mrs D E Bishop on December 7 from 2 to 6 with a Christmas program, gift exchange, carols, and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs J R Callen announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Reba Maxine to John H Packard of Kenosha Wisconsin son of Mr and Mrs R A Packard of Numa The wedding will take place during the holiday season and the couple will reside in Kenosha.
John Vonellis of the Appanoose county American Legion announced a county meeting to be held at Moulton on Thursday evening. A large Moravia delegation plans to attend.
Church services listed with Sunday School at 10 a m supervised by M K Blackman and worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. The Christmas Messiah will be given by the choir during the morning worship hour. Choir practice Friday at 7 p m and children rehearse the fox] Christmas program Saturday at 1 30 p m urged attendance
The notice lists church services at Wesley Chapel and Methodist Episcopal R 1 with times for morning worship church school Epworth League and evening worship. A warm welcome is extended inviting attendance for personal benefit and fellowship in a religious atmosphere.
Church of Christ services announced with Bible School at 10 a m led by Carl Bivin as superintendent and Gaylord Main as assistant. Communion at 10 50 a m and sermon by Pastor Evans at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon.
Leonium Methodist Circuit E P and Pearl Spurlock pastors. Teonium Sunday School 10 a m preaching 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 730 p m. Fairview Sunday School 9 a m preaching 10 a m. Hilton Sunday School 10 40 a m Epworth League 730 p m.
Moravia welcomes the Gardner Hatchery and Feed Store to its uptown location on the west side of the square with a formal opening this Saturday. Owners Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner invite the public to visit, enjoy gifts, and learn about expanded poultry and livestock feeds. The store outlines its move from the former Broshar Schreiner building after fourteen years in business, highlighting upgraded Jamesway incubators and a wider feed selection while noting local and surrounding community service.
A box supper and program will be held at Buffisi Wallow school on Friday evening December 15 at 8 o'clock. Wayne Thompson, teacher, announces the event to the community.
The first quarterly conference of the year was held Monday evening with Rev. G E MacCanon of Des Moines in charge. Mrs B G Iconium School Hawk was elected secretary and a program, supper, and Christmas tree were planned for Dec 22 at 7:30 p m at Teenium school with Harry Jennings as teacher.
Karl W. Hurliman of Moravian vocational agriculture instructs the second night school, open to men and women. The next meeting is this Wednesday at 7 30 in the school building, with Poultry as the discussion topic. Attendance at the first session was strong, and Mr and Mrs Richard Harp and Harold Davis along with Corydon were in Milan for a weekend visit.
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