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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
2
Nealy Irwin has gone to St Louis for work. Dozens of Centerville Ottumwa visitors and relatives are recorded, including Mrs. Winsler Mrs. Hoskinson Mr and Mrs Wilson and many others. Christmas gatherings featured the Progressive Club the Kensingtons and a birthday dinner for Fred Boyer with family from Centerville Des Moines Rock Island and Hopkins noted.
A revival at Hilton M E church ended last Sunday with about 1600 attendees over three weeks. Sunday School counted 105, morning service 110, noon cooperative dinner 100, afternoon service 125 with 21 joining, four baptized by sprinkling and 15 by immersion at Moravia Methodist church after the afternoon service. 80 attended evening service and one more united, with large Communion turnout in the morning.
Bible School at 10 A M and a Christmas program at church Sunday evening. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Biving to tackle a comforter. Bible Study Wednesday evening begins a study of the book of Acts. Come let us study together.
The United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 am with M A Johnson as superintendent and a children's Christmas program during that hour. Morning worship at 11 00 am features The Unseen Savior. A dramatic Christmas cantata The Lost Carol is at 9 30 am. Otterbein Home Christmas offering will be taken during this service. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening. A Watch night service is planned for Sunday night December 31 86 at the church. Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth good will toward men. Pastor W T Boston.
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Dale Achreiner as superintendent and divine worship at 11 a m featuring a pastor's sermon. Epworth League meets 6 30 p m. a Sunday School Christmas program 7 30 p m. Wednesday 8 p m W H M S pageant The Story and Procession of Brides. Admission 10 cents. Sunday evening December 31 Queen Esthera presents The Unwilling Giver with songs, readings, playette and offertory. Morning worship 8 30 a m led by J C Behrena.
The Iconium Circuit Teonium outlines a Sunday School and Christmas program at 10 p.m with Vern Turner as superintendent. A Christmas sermon follows the program including baptisms and reception of members. Young People meet at 6:46 p.m with services after. Christmas sermon at 11 a.m. on Monday December 25.
Mid week services Thursday evening and Christmas services slated for Monday December 25 at 10 a m. Ladies Aid events on December 28 and a community night Friday with church services and an Oakland school program. Epworth League and Sunday School activities led by Vern Turner and Lewis Rouse with baptisms and gift exchange planned. If no church home, visit local churches invited by minister A W Zerbs.
Mrs. Rolfie Carter spent the weekend at the Loyd Carter home. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilson and children were Sunday guests at the Leonard Wilson home. The Daddies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs. Chloe Stucker to finish quilting. Alta Maxine Tucker visited the Donovan home. J. F. Chambers and W. Martin did some butchering Tuesday. E. F. Tucker visited Moravia with his sister Lemé ntine Tucker last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hiatt of Moravia called on Mrs. Non Meadows Sunday. Those who spent Sunday at the Miller home included Dale Caris, D. K. Orelup and son Don, Lyle Beery and daughter, and J. T. Hiatt visited Ellen Hiatt.
Classified for sale listings include a feather bed at 86e per pound from J. B. Kinion, Willow Twig and apples from A. E. Shull, Jonathan and cooking apples, with prices. A white barrow hog about 160 pounds is missing from Dr. G. D. Lynch. Soup beans and popcorn offered by Clarente Dowd. A stray notice and a timber tie request from Albia Timber Co. and Wilber Johnson with contact in Albia.
The note lists local relatives visiting and staying with families in Centerville Blakesburg and nearby areas. It confirms the marriage of Mildred Adalene Cham- Sera to D Everett Wynes on Navy 4th and mentions plans to relocate to Axia where they will be at home to friends and family.
A brief message wishes friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, extending warm greetings to all recipients.
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