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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
3
The column renders a playful take on a classic Christmas poem for diverse readers. It preserves familiar verses about St Nicholas, reindeer, and stockings while noting imperfect OCR marks and typographical quirks. The piece closes with warm wishes for all readers and a gentle holiday sendoff.
Otterbein church announces Bible School at 10 a m Junior church at 11 a m morning worship 11 a m Holy Communion evening services 7 30 p m Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Hoskinson and Mrs Frank Hawk homes Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m Christmas Eve cantata December 24 at 7 40 p m Proceeds go to Otterbein Orphan Home Official Board meeting after morning service January 1 1934 Pastor G H Suenkel
Moravia high school hosts Allerton in first Wa Bonsie Conference home games Friday night. Moravia boys miss Wilbur Smith yet aim to repeat success after beating Mystic 13 12 late, while Moravia girls seek revenge after a 43 10 defeat at Mystic. Admissions 10 15 20 cents. band to perform.
Lew Main who recently broke his leg, received a humorous letter from Lew Tarr of Bonesteel. Tarr jokes about a bullfight reference in the paper, sympathizes on the injury, and wishes Main well in his recovery.
The Moravia Co Operative Marketing Association shipped four carloads of hogs to the St Louis market this week. Manager Hawk accompanied the shipment.
Heating engineers at Iowa State College advise leaving the furnace door open briefly after adding coal to burn the gases released by green coal. Proper door position and reloading technique improve efficiency, and heavy smoke indicates wasteful gas loss.
The Union publishers report a surge of Christmas gift subscriptions at the $1.00 yearly rate. Community members annually give subscriptions as Christmas presents, a bargain lasting a year. Subscriptions cost less than 2 cents a week and make a quick, inexpensive gift. shoppers are urged to buy if not yet done.
George Hamlin born November 11, 1840 in Indiana. He married Martha Large, raised two infant daughters, and endured loss before caring for three young nieces and nephew. A Church of Christ member since 1896, he died December 19, 1932 at age 92. Funeral at Quiller Adams home December 20 with Rev. W. G. Lagle officiating.
Emma Hunsinger born May 28, 1874 in Henry county Iowa died at her home near Blakesburg at BB years 6 months 16 days She married Albert Fisher December 13 1896 at Silver City Iowa They had four children two sons Ray and Bert and two daughters one died in infancy Survived by husband two sons three sisters Rosa Dursick Julia Summers Edith Rethemeier and many relatives Preceded by daughter granddaughter parents and three brothers Augwat Fred Samuel
Time is short before Christmas and Moravians are urged to send donations of repairable food, clothing for children, and other items to Santa's Workshop located in the Beauty Shop. Mrs. Roy Winslet leads the effort, stressing local aid only and no cross-town distribution.
Winners in the 20th Annual Lynch Declamatory contest are named as Oratorical first Veril Lagle, Dramatic first Mary Louise Blumenstock, with second places awarded to Carl Van Zante Helen Main Ham oreng Donald Darby Maurine Smith. The event, coached by Mrs. F. W. Blumenatock, featured a Community Christmas Tree program and a Santa visit. Main Bros. began ice harvests. Neal Townsend injured by a cake fall. Dec 22 page notes 25 years ago 1907 club officers and local G A R post officers.
Eighteen members attended the Queen Esther gathering hosted by Jackie Winsler. The program included Christmas carols, a reading titled Christmas Pictures, and a song There’s A Song in The Air performed by Beulah Bishop. Games followed with refreshments served by Mrs Carter.
The Auxiliary run event at the Legion Home Tuesday drew a full crowd with proceeds from candy and flop corn benefiting welfare work. The Dirty Seven orchestra provided lively entertainment, backed by Madeline Gehfer and Ivan Kingery, while Curis and Mrs. J. F. Albert offered special numbers.
Arthur Stanley of Moravia High School Class of 1927 attends Eugene Bible College in Eugene Oregon. He will spend Christmas at home in Nampa Idaho with a group of six students from the college. They will tour next week giving programs of songs and talks in Caldwell Dorse Nampa Taylorette and Weiser Idaho.
Mary Ellen Brizendine born July 26 1857 in Springfield Missouri died December 18 1982 in Moravia Iowa at 76. B was married to William Weizendine July 28 1874. Survived by many children and twenty two grandchildren two sisters and several brothers. Funeral services held December 20 1982 at Turner Funeral Home conducted by Rev J C Behrens. Burial in Peoniise City family lot.
IOOF homecoming延期 announced for Tuesday evening December 27, urging all Odd Fellows to attend due to business of great importance to transact. Oyster supper provided.
Moravia school officials report readiness for a benefit concert by the Moravia School Band on Thursday night December 22 at 7 30 in the school gym. No cash admission is charged but attendees are asked to bring a can of fruit vegetables etc for local holiday charity. Proceeds support homes in Moravia and nearby areas in need. Director Dale Davis announces the program including marches serenades duets vocals and solos by local students and the Girls Sextette.
The Sunday School of Unite Brethren church plans a cantata titled The Night of Glory to be presented Saturday evening at Tid. The scenes depict Christ’s birth and life in that era. The committee has worked two weeks and results look promising. Everyone is invited.
A family notes one of Dorig and Codyne Luse’s kittens showed a strong wish to accompany them to church. The father repeatedly brushed the kitten from the car running board, but the animal persisted. After heading home a short distance away the kitten, shaken and chilled, was found by the roadside having fallen off the moving vehicle. The tale parallels a sister’s family anecdote of a hen riding in a carriage to church.
The menu lists roast ham with dressing mashed potatoes gravy baked beans turnips creamed onions pickles bread butter jelly and a dessert of pudding with lemon sauce served for M. E. Friday dinner.
The pastor and family invite all to Christmas services with Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 11, sermon on A Christmas of the Early Church from 1 Timothy 3 16, Epworth League events, and an evening service at 7 30 with a social after the prayer meeting.
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and communion at 11:00 a.m. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Youth lessons focus on communal welfare. A Christmas program by the children is Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The Hill Study Hour meets Wednesday at 1:80 at the home of Thib Lockman.
Feonium Circuit Teenium Sunday School at 9 30 A M with program and treat. The pastor will deliver a Christmas sermon in the combined service of the morning. Young Peoples meeting at 7 P M. Boy Scouts Saturday 7 30. Girl Scouts same hour. Methodist church at town Saturday services. Everyone invited Watch night services in December. Fairview Morning Worship Christmas sermon at A M. Young Peoples Chair Sunday School 430 A M Eynworth League Tuesday 7 Sub district. Milton Morning Worship 10 at Young Peoples chair. Sunday School 1030 Lewis Rouse Supt Community night Wednesday with services at the church and 4 H Boys club afterwards. If you have no church home you are invited to come to one of these churches.
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