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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
5
A collage of crackling clippings notes escalating holiday shopping chores, unusual weather its like fifty degrees in Florida snow in 28 years and a California break after earthquakes and floods. Other items mention orchids subscriptions and local obituaries with lifelike anecdotes and a weather mix of rare events.
All Masons urged to attend the Saturday degree event. D. R. Wilson, W. M. communicates to Macons gree Satins night and December observance.
The menu lists vegetable soup crackers and roast potatoes with gravy turning salad bread butter set pudding and coffee.
The Moravia Union announces its annual New Year Greeting edition will be published next week. Advertising should contact the Union office promptly. The paper will likely be one day late due to Christmas on Tuesday. News should be sent by Wednesday or earlier.
Milwaukee plans to relocate or rebuild tracks between Moravia and a point southwest of Blakesburg. Survey crews from across the system work from Moravia and Blakesburg ends to plot a level route north and west of the present line. Rail steel cars have been loaded at Moravia, signaling possible construction.
Mrs Laura Veach mother of C A Veach of the Smith Veach drug stores died suddenly at her Centerville home after a stroke the prior evening. Almost 60 she had long lived in Semanoped and Centerville schools. Survived by two sons Claude and C A Veach, three sisters, one brother and relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet set. An obituary will follow.
Mildred Blanche Tomlin wed Donald Keith Roberts in a single ring ceremony at 6 p m on Wednesday December 1 13 12th at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Albis Iowa Rev E A Moore officiated The couple both lifelong locals are the daughter and son of respected area families.
Mrs Ralph McDonough hosted a Progressive Sezai supper Tuesday evening December 18 at 6:80. Bridge games were played with honors awarded to Mrs Jon ette Vo Young. Guests included Mrs Melvin Butterly Mrs Clifford Hardie and Mrs Mary Clark.
Ryman McDanel 83 a pioneer resident died December 1 in an Ottumwa hospital after illness of several weeks He lived near Main Station as a youth later ran a mercantile store at Main Station then moved to Moravia where he resided about 26 years After his wife died he lived with daughter Mrs H G Broshar in Moravia He served with Moravia State Savings Bank and was active in Masonic group He is survived by five children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral held December 16 at the Moravia Church of Christ with Rev Robert Seath and Masonic rites Interment in Moravia cemetery
Expression of appreciation for sympathy and floral offerings during bereavement. Signed by J W McDanel H G Broshar R N Boyer RB J Tisve G M Oubler and their spouses. Includes subscription notice.
Moravia schools close Friday afternoon for the annual Christmas vacation. Classes resume Monday. Christmas programs are held Friday afternoon with the elementary grades in the gym and the high school program in the assembly. The public is invited to attend.
J. W. Albert retires as foreman of the Wabash Moravia section after more than 34 years in railroading. He worked for the old Iowa Central, then Iowa Southern Utilities, and the Wabash. Ill health prompted the decision and pension details are not yet clarified. Friends extend congratulations and regrets.
Mr and Mrs A E Lewis announce the marriage of their daughter Mamie to Veril Lagle son of Mr and Mrs W G Lagle Moravia. The ceremony occurred December 12 1934 at Rev H E Trimble's Centerville home with Genevieve Carter present. The bride wore dark blue crepe. groom Oxford gray. Mamie a Centerville high graduate class of 1983. Veril a Moravia high graduate class of 1880. He lately worked with National Magazine Co traveling then managing a crew. returns to Omaha Nebraska soon. Ruby Winslet visited from Centerville Thursday.
The Christmas program at United Brethren church is set for Sunday evening December 23. It lists preludes, readings, solos, recitations, choirs, and a pageant with many participants and performances, plus remarks by the pastor and an offering for Otterbein Home for Children and Old Folks.
The regular U B Missionary society meeting at Mrs Chas Main's home with Mrs Louise Ochler leading the season Christ Our Companion in Sharing with Others. A neat sum and a love offering for Christ's birthday were given. Eighty four letters were read by Mrs Boston from Mrs Fred Riggs of Des Moines. A social hour followed with a luncheon served by the hostess and Juanita Smith.
A box supper and program are planned at Hazel College School on Thursday evening, December 20. Special music will be provided as part of the event led by Harry Jennings.
Hawk of Delta Colorado shared venison with the Union publishers on a Wednesday morning. He killed the deer some days earlier in the mountains about twenty miles from his home. He also delivered a truckload of turkeys bound for the Chicago market and planned to stay through the holidays with his family and relatives.
Moravia High School hosts Centerville and Corydon teams in a Thursday night basketball doubleheader with Moravia aiming for revenge against Corydon for last year’s conference title loss. Return of Charles Reich strengthens the Moravia quintet as coach Barghahn hones the squad after Mystic defeat. games start at 7 30 p m with a boxing round between halves.
Tuesday night Marevia Odd Fellows held their annual homecoming despite bad weather. After the business meeting members shared social hour and oyster stew. Union publishers express gratitude for participating in the evening’s program as genesis.
Mr and Mrs C C Waughop and their daughter from Centerville visited her mother Mrs N J on Sunday.
The Moravia Union urges readers to subscribe at the $1 per year bargain rate before January 1 1936 to save 60 cents annually. After that date the price will return to $1.50. Publishers note many subscribers have already taken the offer, with recent weeks showing record resorted subs.
The death of Mrs. Wm. C. Martin occurred Friday morning December 14 1934 at the home of her daughter Mrs. D. E. Bishop in Moravia where she had lived eleven years She was born February 26 1886 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania and died at 68 years 9 months 18 days She leaves a daughter Mildred and three granddaughters Beulah Betty and Bernadine Bishop plus two brothers H. P. Thomas and R. M. Thomas and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held December 17 at the Bishop home Moravia with Rev J Behrens officiating Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery Centerville. The family thanks friends for sympathy and assistance.
Mire J F Albert and several Centerville visitors names include Mrs J W Herbert Mia Olive Miltenberger Mrs Gee Winuler and Alta Oliver as they spent Monday afternoon in the town.
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