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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
4
Bucknell High School brings its boys basketball team to Moravia for a Friday game against Coach Boller's squad. Local players have logged long practices and hope to put on a strong show. The game is scheduled for 7345.
Seven carloads of livestock including sheep hogs and cattle were shipped by the Co-Operative Marketing Association last week. Manager Hawk accompanied three carloads to St Louis on Saturday.
Church of Christ set Sunday School at 10 a m with Charles Kincade as superintendent and communion. Ladies Aid suspends meetings until All-Day gathering Wednesday January 4 1928, which includes annual officer election. A harvest collection of about 60 dollars was taken at the bazaar and supper, with thanks to helpers and to the M E Auxiliary for use of their building.
The 20th Annual Lynch Declamatory Contest will be held in the Moravia High School gym on Tuesday evening next week. Seventeen contestants are entered across three divisions and the event is expected to attract a large crowd. The contest begins at 7:30 p.m.
Proceedings announce the I G G F Homecoming and dues paying event to be held Tuesday evening December 20 with refreshments. An exchange notes that church ladies will serve a fifty cent supper for cemetery benefit and comments on church suppers and overeating. Waughoo Motor Co advertises a Genuine Ford Battery replacement.
About one hundred fathers and sons gathered at the I C C F hall in Moravia for the annual Father and Son banquet. The event featured a 7:30 dinner served by Rebekah ladies, a program of music and speeches, and impromptu talks. The Moravia High School Boy’s Glee Club performed under Miss Waugh, with solos by Noorden Slavin. Speakers included Rev. O J Fix B Sneed and G B Johnson.
Notice states that all fire department calls should be directed to C. C. Waughap and E. Winsler, with the mayor confirming the change. This brief advisory outlines the new contact names for emergency dispatch.
After a tough first half Moravia High School girls came alive to edge Exline 25 to 24 in a hard fought home game. In the second contest Moravia boys fell 18 to 8 to Exline, with many players new to first string duty but showing potential for a stronger squad later this season.
Moravia women from the Progressive, 20th Century Old, E. T. C., and Kensington clubs elected delegates to a council to promote civic improvement and fellowship. A city restroom project is eyed as a community benefit, with possible Fourth of July pageant or Fall Festival plans.
Misa Jennis Riggs, aged 77, died after a bronchitis attack. Born near Pendleton Indiana in 1850, she moved to Castalia at age three and lived with her nephew Rev Fred Riggs of the United Brethren church. Funeral services will be in Castalia with Rev Gowin and Rev D F Myers presiding.
A year's subscription to The Moravia Union offers a full year of weekly issues for 1928. It is an acceptable gift for the entire family and beloved relatives. The newspaper covers live news and is a useful Christmas remembrance many send to friends.
A holiday shopping mood grips Moravia with gift suggestions for Christmas. Grant Everman visited Ottumwa on Monday to buy household wood for Mrs. Alis Gard relocating to Ivonium. the piece reflects small town seasonal chatter and moves.
Moravia high school runs voluntary interdenominational prayer meetings led by students twice weekly with the principal present but not directing. Attendance runs over one fourth of the student body, with no restriction on race or creed, and the program is credited with benefiting overall school conduct and morale.
Mrs Roxie Allred aged 69 died at the family home following months of illness. Born in Ohio she moved to Seymour then married Rev R J Allred in 1882 and resided in many Iowa towns as he led pastorates. She is survived by four sons J H Redfield W E Rome J W and G R Des Moines and two daughters Mrs Claude Noel Burlington and Mrs Verne Bolton On Hoe. Funeral at Miller Memorial Church with Dr W L Duncan in charge. burial in Glendale cemetery. Des Moines Tribune.
Creditors are urged to contact M. P. Main and Son and settle all dues by January first, 1928 to raise funds for the business. Prompt payment requested to ensure the company meets its financial requirements.
All books scouts are due and must be paid by January 1st to settle accounts as the store requires payment to cover expenses.
The Moravia fire fighting equipment including chemical tanks and hose cart has been mounted on a Ford basis. The Moravia Union reports the fire department can now make rapid runs citywide. Waughop Motor Co. built the setup under city council direction and the mayor states all fires will be reported to C. Waughop for immediate dispatch. The truck stays at the Waughop shop for quick maintenance and readiness.
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ reports well attended services last Sunday with praise for the choir. The morning sermon covered the Results of a Righteous Life and the evening Buildong Christian Character. A Yuletide spirit is hoped for as Christmas approaches. A midweek prayer meeting and Ladies Aid are scheduled, with repairs ongoing and plans for an old fashioned Christmas Tree program at the church. D Winfield Thompson, Minister.
The Wabash announces a new schedule effective Sunday December 11 with eastbound trains 20 and 12 stopping, 14 and 70 handling local freight and Des Moines connections, and westbound trains 11 and 3 discharging in St Louis and picking up Des Moines passengers. Train 8 arrives Des Moines at 8:25 p.m., 35 minutes earlier than before.
The M. E. Church notes a Friday dinner at the Karso Building and reports weather was threatening last Sunday but services had good attendance. A girls Sunday School program is planned Thursday evening at the school building. Next Sunday services move to Wes tey with 9 30 and 10 30 for Sunday School. Moravia hours 9 10 and 8 30 7 30 p m. Scattersburg programs at 2 p m and 9 p m. Santa Claus visits planned as Christmas programs are arranged. The W H M S will meet with Mrs W T VanDorin next Wednesday afternoon.
Woodmen uniformed members gather for Moravia Camp No. 4204 annual officer election set for Thursday evening December 16. All members urged to attend. A. Smith serves as clerk. Ottumwa visitor A M Oehler stopped by Moravia to see relatives this week. New law price on Genuine Ford Battery from Waughop Motor Co.
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