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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
6
This column recalls a bright Christmas Eve mood, notes of thawing snow, and playful anecdotes from Centerville. The writer shares gifts from the Chambers family, a surge in holiday mail, and a humorous incident with teachers slipping on ice, ending with reflections on generosity and community spirit.
Moravia high school crowned winners in its Home Declamatory Contest held Tuesday night at the school. Charles Youngker won first in oratorical with The Lost Generation. Josephine MacDonald won dramatic with The Crimson Rambler. Elaine Palmer won humorous with Dedicating the Croutville Gas Station. Second place went to Donald Whitehead Grace Argo and Helen Carter.
Community calendars show school and church programs across Moravia this week with Santa expected at all events. Church of Christ children performed a Christmas program last Sunday. Methodist and United Brethren Sunday Schools schedule 7:30 PM on Christmas Eve. Moravia schools host a 9:30 AM gym program for grades and a 4 PM high school assembly. public invited to all. Mr and Mrs Lurence Gardner of Boone IA arrive Friday to join Christmas at the Gordner home.
A writer states they had no involvement in the incident and did not assist the traveler in the ditch. The note ends with holiday goodwill, wishing Merry Christmas to all and hoping Santa finds every chimney on Christmas Eve.
Moravia Public Schools will dismiss at noon Friday for a one week holiday vacation. School will resume January 3.
Archie W. Martin, step-son of Mrs Elsie R. Martin of Moravia, was enlisted in the U S Navy on December 20 from the Ottumwa Naval Recruiting Office. He reports to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for three months of prelimiary training before entering one of the Navy trade schools to receive instruction. If not enrolled, he will be assigned to a ship in the fleet.
Wm Gardner noble grand of 1 0 0 F lodge announced postponement of the annual homecoming and dues night from December 21 to Tuesday evening December 28 an oyster supper will be feature of the evening all Odd Fellows urged to attend
Rex Firkins of Moravia has been named by Coach Joe Bransby as a member of the Parsons college wrestling squad at 126 pounds. The freshman returns home for holidays to his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Firkins. The squad has tentative matches with five opponents including State University of Iowa freshmen.
Moravia Blakesburg basketball games scheduled last Thursday were postponed due to icy roads. Blakesburg officials chose safety over travel hazards, deciding to reschedule the contest for the season’s interior stretch.
Dr. R. J. Atkins requests that their Union be sent to Rogsbureg Ohio until further notice and notes he and Mrs. Atkins have settled there for the rest of the winter.
Andrew J. Eslinger born February 1 1866 in Indiana died November 30 1987 in Red Bluff California at age 7 years 9 months 29 days He moved from Monroe County Iowa to California in 1913 lived on a Bibbie Creek ranch 21 years then Red Bluff He survived by widow one son Rolin Eslinger and three daughters Mrs Clifton Grant Mrs James Howell Jr Mrs Clarence Johnson and one step daughter Mrs UM Dowere with other family noted in obituary
Appanoose County schoolmasters gathered in Moulton last Saturday hosted by Supt. and Mrs. Pyle with Supt. and Mrs. Wm. Young among guests. The event featured a chicken dinner at a Moulton cafe, a business session, and a social hour at the Pyle home, with L. E. Johnson leading plans for the next meeting. Over 40 attended the O. K E. S. benefit card party at the Masonic Hall Monday, enjoying nine tables of rock, Pitch, and bridge, plus refreshments, music, and dancing.
The deceased is survived by step-sons Alfred Wells of Salt Lake City and Ralph Wells of Paulo Alto California, twenty grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Mary Dille of Moravia Iowa. Funeral services were at Fickert chapel at 2 PM on December 4 with Nathan Swabb and Rev. FP Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mystic and Moravia boys and girls teams square off on the local court Thursday night in a pre Christmas doubleheader. Games start at 7 30 with a school band concert beforehand. Moravia boys seek another win after a previous draw on Mystic floor, while Moravia girls face tougher opposition. Melvin Walker of Ottumwa will officiate, having officiated last year’s state sectional tournament at Albia.
The Appanoose Central Nursing Committee held a regular meeting at the courthouse in Centerville last Friday at 1 PM. Plans approved to task sub district chairmen with surveys on school immunization status, and to have health officers represent every town and township. The committee outlined three sub districts with chairs, enabling local health programs. Mrs. Von Tracy of Moravia chairs Sub-District No 1.
Mrs P S Hiatt thanks her friends in the hometown for kindness during illness and bereavement. She asks heaven's choicest blessings be given to all. Also notes 1143 E Polk St Phoenix Ariz and mentions visits by Mr Roy Oughton and Mrs Casper in Centerville, a high school declamatory contest, Beulah Bishop at Oberlin and Betty Bishop from Parsons college for the holidays.
The Church of Christian hosts a New Year dinner featuring roast goose and dressing, chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry and carrot pineapple salad, date pudding with whipped cream, custard gravy, pickles, and related sides. Local parish volunteers prepare a traditional festive menu for attendees.
CuureneS Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M. K. Blackman as superintendent. Worship service at 11 a.m. Junior G EB at 2:30 p.m. Y P C E U at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Women's Aid Society Wednesday afternoon. Christmas program Friday evening at 7:30. Cordial invitation from Pastor T. J. ZIKE.
The Church of Christ lists Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 10 45 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Long service at 7 30 p.m. Sermon at 8 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. GEO A CIVEY is the pastor.
Moravia church notices list Sunday School 10 a m morning worship 11 a m Epworth League 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Wesley Chapel worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m no services at Moravia or Wesley Chapel next Sunday Pastor Chas L Ellis signs off
The Church of Christ Bible Class invites all to Thursday evening study and Sunday services. The minister W. G. Lagle promises engaging meetings and a forthcoming Lord's Day topic, sure to interest both young and old. All are welcome.
The Iconium and Fairview churches in the Iconium circuit report Christmas day blessings through generous offerings of canned goods meat sugar potatoes butter cream and more to support their pastor and wife. Pastor E P Spurlock notes public thanks and lists sermons at Fairview Sunday 5 and Hilton 11 am and 7 pm.
Oliver Clark, Monroe County’s oldest native, died Saturday at his home near Albia. Services were Monday at Allen and Lewis Funeral Home with burial in Babb Cemetery. He would have turned 93 on January 12, 1938. He is survived by his wife, three children Luther, Susan, and Mrs Heinen, and three brothers. Born January 12, 1845 at Clark's Point, he married Sarah Frances Babb on February 14, 1875 and had been married 62 years. The Babb Cemetery was founded by his wife’s parents.
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