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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
3
Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion at 11. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:50 p.m. Christmas program Wednesday December 23 at 7:30. All invited to services led by Robert Seath.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 9:48 a.m. with orchestra music and a cordial welcome. Preaching at 11 on The Things that God has Provided for Them that Love Him, Epworth League at 6:30 p.m., preaching again at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. There is a Father and Son banquet on December 29 at 8:30 p.m., with tickets at W. A. Smith Drug Store. Christmas Eve entertainment and next week’s program details follow, along with committees for Christmas Tree and treats.
The United Brethren Church invites all to Bible School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m with a Christ Child theme and wise men visitors. Evening service at 7 30 p m aims to feature Christmas Cantata rehearsals continue December 24 with plans for a top program. Watch Night Services and Quarterly Conference are scheduled for December 27 with all welcome.
Iconium Circuit announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. with Mrs Gertrude Green as teacher. Additional services move to 7:50 p.m. for the Selection Chessimag program with no service at Hilton. Boy Scouts meet at 7:40 p.m. Saturday and Girl Scouts at the same time for a Christmas program on Sunday December 20 after Sunday School. Public invited. services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and another Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. Third Community Mother and Daughter banquet scheduled for January 16.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. James Elswick were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at the Teonium Methodist Church with Rev. R. C. Rowe and Rev. J. W. Zorbe officiating. Burial followed in Satem cemetery. Mrs. Elswick died December 8 1991 at the home of her daughter Mrs. BE. C. Whitehead. She had lived in Teonium since girlhood and left a large circle of mourners.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of Mrs. James Elswick. May God bless you all, from her grateful family.
Shale assessments must be paid to J. D. Minnes town treasurer at Mare Avin State Savings Bank.
Hazel College hosts a Thursday evening program and box supper on December 17 at 7 30. Mandana Jennings teaches a music segment. Fairview Sunday School meets at 9 a m with Morning Worship at 11. Young people’s choir Epworth League Tuesday at 7 15 p m. Hilton Sunday School 10 a m and Morning Worship 11. Mid week services Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Christmas program Thursday December 24 at 7 30. No Sunday evening services due to Christmas program. January Community Night January Jet 7 p m with Ferm program afterward in the Grange Hall. December Community Night last Friday drew a fine attendance despite poor roads. J W Zerbe minister invites those without a church home.
Milwaukee fireman E. Anderson of Ottumwa was severely scalded about the face when a steam pipe burst in the locomotive boiler of train No. 86 as it entered Moravia from the west. He leapt toward the cab window to escape major burns, the company doctor treating him at Moravia depot before he was sent home. The freight was held two hours.
Prudence Lolita Cline Smith, born May 7, 1902 in Round Prairie Jefferson County Iowa, died December 8 1931 aged 29. She married Walden T Smith on August 16 1924 and leaves a daughter Marilyn Joy and her husband plus parents and siblings. Funeral held December in Crawfordsville Iowa with burial at Moravia.
In cooperation with Appanoose County Social Service League a Moravia committee led by local chairwoman Mrs J F Albert has set plans for a Welfare Fund drive. Contributions accepted at Moravia State Savings Bank Smith Drug Store and Moravia peat office. Funds to be reported to Centerville county organization with local use for Christmas baskets and county aid if excess. names of those needing baskets to be submitted to Mrs Albert promptly.
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church plans a Christmas gift barrel for Ottumwa Orphans Home. Gather usable garments, toys, canned fruit, candy or any item suitable for the home. Please leave at the Methodist parsonage by Monday December 21.
G. R. Samuel of Albin gained possession of the North Side Cafe in Moravia last week and is now in charge. The cafe has been closed for renovations and re decorating and is expected to reopen the latter part of this week. Roy Callen had operated the cafe for several months.
The menu lists creamed chicken hut biscuits mashed potatoes gravy baked beans tomatoes and macaroni pineapple salad pie jelly coffee. No public dinner will be served at the M. Church basement Friday December 26 due to Christmas observance.
Appanoose County Supervisors agreed on contracts for a permanent Soap Creek bridge on the Unionville Moravia road after a five to one vote. Work may start after the year’s end if state highway approval is secured. bidding was postponed pending the Taxpayers League probe, which found no opposition from the league.
J. J. Hicks amasses valuable coin pieces including two 2.60 dollar gold pieces dated 1878 and 1879 and a 36.00 gold from 1812 while a 123 1 2 cent piece from 1782 remains a long held treasure. A children teething token is noted and a local Masons and Eastern Stars installation is set for Friday evening June 1 inviting all members and families.
A car crash near Ottumwa injures A G Mason of Moravia and Mrs Clarence Williams of Albia while returning from Fairfield. Mason swerved to avoid a wagon, blinded by headlights in mist, colliding with a coal truck. Mrs Williams suffers scalp wounds and facial bruises. Mason has a broken nose and facial lacerations. Santa Claus is slated to visit Moravia Wednesday evening December 24 at 7 00 at the Community Christmas Tree in the Moravia park following a program coordinated by the Women's Clubs.
A. B. Jordan, agent at the Inter Urban station, informs the Union that the express company has expanded delivery and pick-up to cover the town corporate limits. Notify the layman or agent of a shipment to be sent via express and it will be picked up and delivered to the depot free of charge. Previously the free service only covered the business district.
Alfred Carlson found his corn crib broken into and about 20 bushels of corn missing. Thieves loaded the corn into a truck and drove away. The Carlson farm lies four miles south of Morayle on highway 60. Sheriff Wales was notified and is pursuing clues.
H F Harris of Persia Iowa sends renewal to The Union praising Moravia coverage and the paper a valued source of efficient news. He notes fond memories and expresses appreciation for the paper’s news delivery and his old time friends there.
A Christmas program at Fairview School is announced for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Mary M. Graham of Moravia Iowa dies at age 61 leaving a husband J W Graham a son Vere Graham and relatives. funeral Thursday at 3 30 p.m. Union Park Church of Christ pastor Rev F L Muichlex officiates interment in Grendale cemetery Mason.
Epworth League social at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening drew 45 young people. Refreshments were served. Relatives traveled from Mt. Pleasant New London Salem and Burlington for the funeral of Mrs. Walden T. Smith last Thursday. George Edward Tracy's parents visited Iowa City for their son’s hospital care. he is improving.
Beginning January 1, our terms will be cash only. Please settle all accounts aboard.
The Moravian grade school prepares a Christmas program to be given in the school gymnasium on Wednesday December 2 at 1 10 p m. Everyone is invited to attend this program.
T J Luse and Kenneth Jones drove the Stark Luse milk wagon when a radius rod failed near the W C Bivin feed store corner. The front end rose, the car toppled onto its side, leaving the wagon filled with bottled milk and occupants soaked. No injuries reported. drivers endured a milk bath, smooths complexion noted.
Charlton township leaders held follow-up sessions titled Modern Trendy in Bread Making. Mrs. Amy Wilson hosted December 2 at M E Church basement with 0 present and sampled whole wheat loaf. Ava Main hosted December 3 with 11 present and served several dishes. Aleafa Hiatt hosted December 4 with 6 present and noon dishes. Next season will be New Methods in Meat and Poultry Cookery. All women invited.
The Chariton Township 4-H club met at Gertrude Green's home on Saturday afternoon December 5 to elect officers for the year. Evelyn Stauber was named president, Gertrude Green vice president, Josephine Fostey secretary, Dorothy Wilson newspaper reporter, DeLores Argo historian, Jene Main guide, and Christine Mussman doorkeeper. Mrs Nash demonstrated making smocked pillows for Christmas gifts. Refreshments of frail salad and Jeuke were served. Some members could not attend due to bad roads. The next meeting will be at Jay Argo's home and all girls interested in 4-H Club work are invited.
The Union overlooked a five inch snow storm of Tuesday evening December 8. The writer notes winter is here as another, more vigorous storm followed on Sunday. The events are described as actual occurrences despite the mild start.
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