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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
4
W F Evans minister. Walter Lagle Bible School Supt. Sermon 11 a m with Bible School after. Loyal Women's class to lead opening service Sunday. all urged to attend. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m. Sermon 7 30 "A Christmas Message." Ladies Aid meets Wednesdays.
Citizens crowded City Hall on a Thursday evening to discuss a proposed street sharing plan for streets from the square to Unionville road. The mayor and council sought a workable surfacing program for King and East streets and to clear up misunderstandings. The final outcome remained uncertain as the discussion concluded.
The M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 with the message Christ the Savior is Born. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. for services, carol singing for shut ins on Christmas Eve, and a Christmas program on Tuesday evening. Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7 40 p.m. Christmas tree and children's treats follow. Pastor B G Hawkins.
The Otterbein home receives donations for Christmas from our church as services, prayer, and youth work focus on faith. Next Sundayopic sermon centers on Christmas with a hopeful, well attended program and tree. D Winfield Thompson, minister urges prayers and attendance.
Teenium Circuit Sunday School at 9 a.m. Boy Scouts Saturday evening 7 o'clock Methodist Church Prague Meeting Wednesday Lt Young People's Meeting Sunday evening at the Christian Church Miss Marjucie Brows led a fine meeting last Sunday Union Christmas program at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening Christmas sermon Watch Night services December Hist Community Mothers and Daughters banquet January 30
The school gym hosts the first Christmas entertainment of the season directed by Misa Gertrude Ellis, with no admission charged. Other events include church programs, individual Christmas trees, and a City Park tree on Saturday evening featuring Santa Claus and carol singing by the Epworth League.
A Thursday meeting on December 12 organized a Community Brotherhood at Iconium with sixty one attendees. Perle Kelvey chaired. Rev J W Zerbe spoke on purpose and Dr Matt R Sawyers addressed Men and the Church. Officers elected: Vern Turner president Haver Free vice president Roy Gilland secretary W B Kelsey treasurer.
The Christian Church hosts a special dinner on January 1 offering a menu that includes Baked Heart Sage Dressing, Roast Beast with Pork Brown Gravy, Potatoes, Hominy, Kraut, Cranberries, Pickles, Light Rolls, Baked Apples, Whipped Cream, and Coffee. Price listed as d5 cents.
Freddie Rowe announces his competition in the Centerville lowegian Subscription Contest and asks Moravia and vicinity residents for support. Subscriptions and coupons may be credited to Paul Brushar. Save your votes for him.
Christmas program by the young people and services scheduled across Fairvig and Hilran churches. Evening events on December 21 feature a Father and Son banquet. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m. December 20 includes a 6:00 p.m. banquet.
Mrs Burl Arnold Deceased Eldora McKern daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McKern born December 3 1903 died December 12 1929. She married Burl Arnold November 6 1920 and they had four children Phyllis Floyd Charles and Cynthia. She graduated Moravia High School class of 1920 and joined Christ in 1920. She lived in the Moravia vicinity all her life leaving husband four children parents three brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at home Saturday at two o clock conducted by Rev B G Hawkins Moravia Methodist Church with interment in Moravia cemetery.
The Arnold and McKern families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during illness and death. Your support will not be forgotten. Butl Arnold and family Charlie McKern and family
Letter from Wyoming Chugwater sender to Moravia Union editor H X K Smith encloses a one billion dollar draft for renewal. The writer praises the newspaper, notes warm weather and snow melt, mentions farming activity and a hopeful outlook for 1980, and sends Christmas and New Year wishes to readers and friends.
The Moravia Union announces its annual Christmas New Year edition will publish earlier than usual due to Christmas falling on Wednesday. Copy for news, correspondence, and advertising should reach the office by Monday morning, with Friday or Saturday submissions welcome when possible. Readers wishing greetings should notify the office promptly.
Modern Woodmen of America held its annual officer election on Thursday evening December 12. Officers chosen were J O W Halden Counselor Wan Gardner Adviser N R Ward Clerk P P Schreiner Banker Th CO Shiyin Physician Wa Burtis Escort J Qh Brohur Watchman C N Main Trustee. An oyster feed followed at the Christian Church.
Moravia beat Unionville 31 to 17 in a Friday high school gym game. Both teams played unevenly with rough shooting as Moravia managed more scoring while Unionville struggled to convert. Local fans blame neither side for the off night.
Box supper and program at Blue Front School announced with a community event featuring music and readings. Local residents are invited to attend the fundraiser and enjoy a meal while supporting school activities.
A fragmented dinner menu lists items like chicken, salad, butter, and various dish names. The readable portion indicates a communal meal with standard components, though several entries appear garbled. The reader should interpret it as a historical dinner listing with incomplete spellings and unclear terms.
A. G. Broshar leaves Moravia for Washington Iowa to serve as county manager for the Des Moines Register and Tribune. His family will stay in Moravia during a dry-out period while friends and relatives wish him success in the new field. the Broshars have long been prominent in business and community life.
Bullis H H McDonough announces a contract with Swift & Co. of Chicago to buy hogs in the vicinity. His advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue of The Union.
A holiday note from Mrs. Bob Sturtley in Nampa Idaho sends a $150 Union subscription as a Christmas gift. Arthur works in Idaho Power Co engineering Bulse and returns weekly. Virginia studies at Lindrade in Nampa. The letter wishes a merry Christmas and warm home life.
Indebted notice states that Al thes owes Yebha Bros and requests settlement at once. The readable fragment underscores urgent payment action by the debtor and names the creditor. No further details are available from the fragment.
Moravia Women’s Clubs announce the annual Community Christmas Tree and Program for Saturday December 21 at 7 30 PM Santa Claus will arrive from the north with gifts for children under 12 It promises a festive program and carol singing Homes and businesses with the best Christmas spirit will be judged prizes awarded at the program Judging likely to start at 6 PM Residents should contact Mrs Bishop or Mrs Orelup to enter their home for judging
Mr. and Mrs. D. Hiner celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their Iconium home with relatives bringing baskets for a wedding feast. They wed December 9, 1869 near Iconium with Uncle Billy Argo officiating. They have three children, 24 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and are charter members of the Salem U B church.
A seven year old Moravia area boy was accidentally killed when he and a neighbor boy found a loaded rifle in an attic and the playmate fired it. The Moravia Reporter notes other local items including holiday ads from Moravia merchants, cattle shipments to Albany, and community notes such as birthdays, sickness, and visitors.
A State Department of Health note urges cautious toy selection for Christmas in Iowa. It warns against sharp scissors, sharp-edged playthings, cheap colored toys, whistles and horns, and intricate models. It promotes safe, age appropriate toys and simple outdoor items like sleds and mittens to foster health and joy.
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