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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
6
A mixed Christmas letter expresses warm wishes to Santa, reflects on aging and returning to youth, and notes family thrift and gifts. The writer mentions thrifty neighbors, subscription discounts, and intention to send a present, with scattered memories of relatives and holiday plans.
The Dodge sedan owned by N R Ward was stolen from in front of his business last Saturday around 7 30 p m and recovered by 10 p m with Delmar Miller of near Blakesburg and Robert Smith of Albia arrested. The trio drank, drove to Moravia, swapped plates, and aimed for Kansas City before wrecking the car near Centerville. Miller was injured. Ward’s car was totaled and insured.
James K. Long, a prominent farmer near Moravia, Monroe County, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday December 14 after a brief illness. He was 53. He is survived by his wife, two sons Carlyle and Gerald, and one daughter Ruth. Funeral services were held at the Long home Friday at 10:30 AM. interment followed at Hayesville Cemetery.
Mrs. M. K. Blackman nearly keeled over with excitement when she found an oversized egg in the nest last Sunday. The egg is double or triple jointed and wave like, a notable curiosity from the Brahma hens kept by the Blackmans.
The Sunday School of the Methodist church presents a Christmas Eve program on Saturday at 7:30. Acts include The First Noel by Intermediate Girls, Christmas Greetings by Beginners Class, The Christmas Bells by LeRoy Wilson, A Letter to Santa Claus by Betty Wilson, Christmas Stars by Junior Girls, Why by Billy Wilson, The Christmas Wish by Delmar Dowd, The Land of the Peace Makers by High School and Intermediate Girls, There Were Shepherds pageant, with Primary and Intermediate Boys and High School Class, and Benediction by Rev R L Brown.
The United Brethren church Sunday School will present a Christmas program Saturday evening with public invitation. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Chas Coffin Mrs. John Dille and Mrs. Zell Callen.
Clarabelle Carper a Mo ravia school instructor traveled to Audubon Wednesday evening to attend her father Ralph Carper’s funeral. Services were held Saturday afternoon with burial in Audubon. Mr Carper died suddenly at Sidney Nebraska at age 64 after recent farming retirement. He leaves eleven children.
Moravia Methodist church will cancel all services for next Sunday Christmas Day after the official board acted earlier this week.
Frank Makin of Oklahoma City, a former Moria resident, visited Saturday to reconnect and assess local oil prospects. He spent months in southern Iowa and northern Missouri studying oil potential and noted slow development and uncertain results. The Makin family once lived where the Albert Veach family now resides. Ruth Johnson and Don Blackman joined the gathering. M. K. Blackman, University of Iowa student, returned home for Christmas with his parents.
Moravia Iowa December 19 1988 resolution of respect by Hall of Rebekah No 404 in memory of sister Mary E B Firkins who died November 29 1938 the lodge drapes its charter for thirty days and asks sympathy for husband and children with copies for the Moravia Union and family Edith Turner Jennie Johnson Leila Dey committee members
Moravia high school drama club presents three one act plays tonight at the school building directed by Ray Pierce. Titles are In Doubt About Daisy Professor Roars and Household Hints with choral reading and music as part of the program. Rural eighth graders admitted free.
Marie Cullen, a student at Lews State College, spends the holidays with her parents Min and Mrs. Dell Cullen. The Friday dinner features fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, turnips, sweet potatoes, pickles, jelly, biscuits, coffee, and pie.
Cloyd Pester, formerly a Standard Oil agent in Moravia, has been advanced to district salesman with headquarters at Creston, Iowa. Pester had been an instructor agent since leaving Moravia. Hilbert Roberts and Hicks Pabst of Des Moines spent the weekend with relatives and attended the Junes sale Monday. Mrs Roberts and daughter and Mrs Pabst and son returned to Des Moines with them after visiting Mrs G W Ipnes near Seymaogs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dodd attended the Fort Bureau gathering in Centerville on Monday. Everett Knapp was re-elected county chair of the men's division and Mex Craig Daniels of Moulton was named county chair of the women's work. Mr. and Mrs. Vuu Truey were in Bes Molies Friday.
The Moravia school will hold Christmas programs Friday afternoon starting at 1 30 o clock. The high and junior high programs will be in the high school assembly room with grades six through eight in the gymnasium. School will dismiss for a one week holiday vacation after the programs.
The Church of Christ Sunday School presented a Christmas program after the Sunday School hour. Children received individual sacks of candy as part of the celebration.
In Bloomfield the Greyhounds were overwhelmed as Bloomfield led 16 to 4 at half time and finished 27 to 10. Scott led Bloomfield with four field goals while Moravia’s scoring was spread. This was a rematch from last season. Also, the Kensington club held a dessert rock gathering with Mr and Mrs Blumenstock hosting and gift exchange.
CaurcueS United Brethren Sunday Church School at 10 a.m. with M. K. Braeckman as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. P. C. E. UW. at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon. Children practice Thursday and Saturday afternoon for Christmas program Saturday evening. Pastor T. J. Zike.
The Methodist Episcopal church announces that R. L. Brown, minister, will not flee any services this evening. Sunday is Christmas Day and the schedule reflects the holiday observance.
Irene Main will supervise Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 50 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:40 p.m. Rev. W. P. Evans in charge of services.
Delbert Donghoo wins first in the division, with Gilbert Promise City placing humorous and Billy Vegi Centerville taking first in oratorical. Warren Proctor Unionville places second, Arlois Smith Bussey wins dramatic, Velma Farrell Promise City second. Winners advance to the pre district contest. Nearby residents and families attend events and farm sale notices.
Mrs. C. M. McFatridge reports a successful Red Cross drive here with $27,00 raised in memberships and contributions. Assisted by Mrs. D. K. Orelup, Mrs. Von Tracy, and Mrs. Wm. Young, a long list of contributors is named including J. H. Schreiner, Mrs. T. B. Cameron, Mrs. Frank Selby, Deloris Main, Gail Sherrard, Osa Cory, and many others.
A Moravia schoolhouse home hosted a Christmas party Saturday evening for seventh and eighth graders and Ruth Gibbons who entertained her classmates. The festive games kept to the season with gift exchanges and the hostess serving guests Lela Lise Carol Jolly Phyllis Johnson Virginia Gi Brown Rollin Dile J Don Orelup Robert Johnson and the Gibbons.
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