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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
4
Moravia plans a Christmas program at 6 pm near the Community Christmas Tree in Moravia Park with Vesper services and carols followed by treats for children. Santa Claus is arriving to delight kids and elders, as the decorated tree with colored lights and tinsel enhances the holiday spirit after weather delayed last year’s setup.
Audrey Callen and Gilbert Woodcock were married Saturday at the Baptist parsonage in Mt Pleasant Iowa with mothers present Rev Weston officiating. After a wedding supper the couple hosted a Sunday reception at the groom’s parents home. They plan to reside in Newton Iowa.
Weather in town swung from rain and snow to a January thaw then back to freezing. Mud and rough roads hinder farm traffic and travel as farmers bring creigs to town, with conditions changing daily and hard to predict.
As we are in need of money please come in and settle your account from M P Main and Son firm seeks payment to clear balances owed.
Bad roads kept country services from holding last Sunday. Epworth League attendance rose, prompting a larger meeting space. A Christmas sermon is planned for Sunday morning along with evangelistic services after the League. Christmas Eve program, children's pieces, and a tree event are scheduled with San ta expected.
The Church of Christ held Bible School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 2 p.m. with a sermon on Communion. Christian Endeavor met at 6:30 p.m. on Worshiping Christ In Story and Song led by Diasie Kincade. A Christmas program is planned for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with sympathy offered to pianist Ray Kincade family for the loss of twin babies on December 15. No Ladies Aid meeting during holidays. next gathering January 2 includes officer elections.
The United Brethren Church urges earnest prayer this Christmas season. A Christmas sermon will be held next Sunday at 2 PM. The minister reports success in raising funds for the pension and invites all to a Christmas program and free Monday evening.
Lepper pastor leads Iconium circuit M E Church with Hulton and Jeonium Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Works at 11 a m Evangelistic Service 7 80 p m Mains Fairview Sunday School at 2 p m Preaching Services every Sunday at 7 mmm
The flu epidemic has spread rapidly in the community this past week with many cases, though most are not as severe as ten years ago. Authorities urge extreme precautions and emphasize prevention to ward off further infections.
Frightful incident noted as M E dinner menu listing includes chicken pie mashed potatoes and vegetables. A sedan was struck by a Great Western passenger train at Sixteenth Ave and Third St. victim T N Brown 1269 Pairment avenue escaped with severe bruises. request to settle account at M P Main & Son.
Monroe County News reports G. T. Harn had a fortunate accident Saturday when his Ford sedan skidded on icy roads near Centerville. Mr and Mrs Harn and the aunt escaped with only a bad shake up as the car sustained minor damage from two broken door hinges.
Next week's Moruvia Union issue will be the annual New Year greeting edition. The editor invites professional readers to share appreciation and best wishes for the coming year. The issue may be one day late due to holiday timing and production schedules.
George Biannon Pence aged 77 died at Harken hospital Monday December 10 at 8 30 p m after illness at his daughter Mrs James Kirkwoods Osceola home Funeral services were held at LeRoy Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2 p m with interment in Gordon Grave cemetery His son Clarence lives in this city A brother Seigei Pence of Moravia attended the funeral Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Iowa state brief reports Arnold Miller eight year old delirious with influ enza wandered from bed to neighbor’s house. parents and police searched for hours before he was found. Physician says no serious complications expected from exposure.
Moravia merchants strive to outdo themselves in decorating for the holidays. Stores glow with Christmas spirit and offer goods suited to the season. Local shoppers are urged to trade at home and see the courtesy and variety presented by area merchants.
Moravia High School basketball posts a 5-0-0 pace this week after a 27-16 loss at Bloomfield and a 24-16 home win over Exline. Bloomfield edged ahead late as Dennis and Francis starred for Bloomfield while Broshar led Moravia. Exline subbing featured as Moravia preserved a lead early, then held on.
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