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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
6
Local reflections note the college will add harp instruction in its music department amid a flood of death statistics from automobile accidents. The column touches on various topics from radio figures to public figures, quoting a funeral poem and critiquing media personalities while reflecting on societal turbulence.
Mr and Mrs Edmond Hanso of Centerville advertise they will buy furs on Tuesday noon with Mrs Francis and their Sealer.
Earl Hammond, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hammond, suffered a badly bruised back torn ligaments and facial injuries after falling through a hay mow floor opening at Gary McKerh farm west of Moravia. He remains in pain but no bones are believed broken and he will likely recover at home.
Notice urges correspondents and others to submit news by Saturday as Christmas falls Wednesday and press day shifts to Monday to ensure readers in Moravia and surrounding territory receive next issue before the holiday.
Monroe and Appanoose counties show high rural fire rates per 1000 farm homes prompting state 4-H fire prevention drive led by Reed. Moravia High School students survey fire hazards and offer removal services via local contact Mr Harb Lynn Graham, 42, died of heart trouble in Ashby Nebraska as his wife undergoes major surgery.
A collection of Santa letters from Unionville Moravia and nearby youths ages 9 to 11. They ask for air rifles, puzzles, storybooks, dolls, candy and other toys, with hopeful notes for a visit and a better day. Names include Emogene Tadlock Billy Wilton Seline Shane Lois Scott Eugene Garner.
Jefferson Iowa residents Mr and Mrs J J C Bower celebrated their golden anniversary with a surprise dinner and program at Jefferson Methodist Episcopal church on December 9. The couple, married December 9 1885, have lived in Moravia Centerville Osceola Chariton Corydon Perry Jefferson and now reside in Jefferson. Their three children are Mrs Edward Martin Des Moines Edna Bower Ames and Frank Bower Fells City Montana.
Moravia Iowa children write to Santa with annual wish lists from Unionville to Moravia. Betty Wilson and others describe age school routine and hopeful gifts including pail, ironing board, glasses, toy airplane, doll, wrist watch, ring, candy, and a beak. One letter notes a December birthday.
Moravia Christian church members plan a Christmas program for Tuesday evening December 24 starting at 7:30 pm featuring scripture readings prayers recitations song solos and exercises including Away in a Manger O Little Town of Bethlehem The program includes recitations such as I Wonder A Joke on Santa The Balls of Christ Mandy Jane and Christmas Dream with several Christmas themed exercises and songs.
The Milwaukee Road will offer free pickup and delivery for less than carload freight shipments moving between its stations and to or from stations on other railroads. The change, effective January 20, targets shipments within the railroad’s multi state area including Wisconsin Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Minnesota Iowa Northern Missouri and several western states. Eligible shippers may use their own drayage and receive a freight rate allowance for the first 100 pounds.
A child's handwritten note asks Santa for a doll bonnet dress a wing pocketbook buggy paints a finger mgd file nuts and candy and a fountain pen The girl says she is twelve years old in the eighth grade and signs good night Santa Claus with a request to bring gifts and a box of paints candy and snacks.
United Brethren church choir will perform The World's Redeemer a Christmas cantata this Friday evening beginning at 5:00 pm Vocal notes duets and chorus are featured with assistance from Oren Gould Moravia Public Schools Vocal admission is free with a free will offering accepted
The Gardner hatchery welcomed flock owners from the area for a Tuesday evening housewarming hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner. Speakers Mr Ward of Allied Mills and 2.M Hardie Moravia Public Schools discussed feeding and management of poultry. A Christmas exchange and refreshments followed.
Howard D. Evans, County Clerk of the District Court, released the grand jury roster for 1986 and the petit jury list for the January term. Grand jurors include Craver Centerville Forsythe Moulton Felkner Centerville Haines Cincinnati Lane Mystic Long Centerville McCord Moravia Williams Morrison Unionville Sacco Centerville Staley Moulton Streepy Cincinnati Veach Moravia. Petit jurors set to appear January 18 at 9:1 include Allison Centerville Appel Centerville Bishop Centerville Blumer Unionville Boag Centerville Buck Centerville Clemens Numa Deahl Exline Freeborn Center Co Gray Centerville Hetzler Moulton Heckman Unionville Hiatt Centerville Harter Centerville Johnson Exline Kirkpatrick Lesley Plano Longley Moulton McConnell Centerville Morlan Udell Minckler Centerville Maring Centerville Morgan Moravia Nunney Centerville Osborn Cincinnati Paul Exline Shearer Centerville Stansberry Moulton Sales Centerville Scritchfield Centerville Streepy Cincinnati Turner Moravia Thomas Centerville Turner Moravia White Mystic Withrow Centerville Schreiner's visit noted.
Mora Moravia teams fell to Mystic last Friday night with the girls losing 85 to 9 and the boys 31 to 18. Mystic’s sharp shooting dominated as Mora fielded a young squad, showing potential but lacking experience. Russell teams visit Thursday for a masculine program as Barghahn’s squad aims to improve and meet a strong Russell attack.
Two young boys in seventh grade request gifts for Christmas. Delbert Donahoo asks for a pencil box a ball a baseball bat and nuts and candy. Donald Dowd asks for a knife a compass and candy nuts.
Members of the Epworth League Moravia M E church will meet Tuesday evening December 24 at 7 o'clock to sing Christmas carols at the church. Those wishing carols sung at homes are asked to place a lighted candle in a window.
Carreles A M Sunday School led by Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Communion at 11 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm. Bible Study at 7 30 pm Thursday in the church basement. Ladies Aid meets Thursday during Christmas week to finish up New Year dinner plans.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School, 11:00 morning worship, Epworth League at 6:30 pm and a 7:30 pm Christmas program and tree. No prayer meetings until Wednesday Jan 1 1936. Wesley Morning worship at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10:80. Chan L Ellis pastor.
United Brethren announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Supt M H Johnson. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Junior Christian Endeavor at 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Gift exchange planned. Choir cantata Friday at 7:30 p.m. Christmas program Tuesday December 24 hosted by Pastor F C G Scott.
Iconium Church of Christ invites attendance each Sunday at 10:00 a m with Roy Miller as superintendent All day Aid event Thursday includes a gift exchange.
Iconium Sunday School at 10 a m with Vern Turner and booster chorus from rural schools to sing at the 11 o clock service. The pastor will give a Christmas message on The Unspeakable Gift. Evening evangelistic service with Epworth League. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. Fairview Sunday School at 9 a m with Grover Easter, Supt, Christmas message at 9 45 a m. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m with Lewis Rouse, Supt. Epworth League devotional after Sunday School. Prayer service Friday at 7 30 p m with Epworth League. Pastor to give an illustrated talk at Tyr e J W Stine home. Geonium phone at the parsonage.
Miller Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursdays. Christmas program planned for December 24 at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome. Frank A Smith pastor.
Shipments from Moravia this week included one carload of Kve sek to St. Louis today. The Co-Operative Marketing Association reported the consignment during the current week.
M E Friday dinner menu lists meat loaf mashed potatoes gravy baked beans creamed turnips pickles and options for Christmas candy. The menu notes main dish was in Aliia with Dotson’s Cafe serving as headquarters for confections and candy sales.
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