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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
5
A poetic reminiscence closes with Christmas themes as Wise Men traverse desert to Bethlehem bearing gifts and stars guide to Jesus in a manger. The piece invokes angels singing peace on earth and asks readers to carry goodwill into homes during the festive season.
Gray, manager of the Moravia picture show, cooperates with the school for a benefit performance to aid the athletic fund. A program includes comedies and a serial picture. Girls and boys basketball teams canvass for tickets over the next days. Admission is 10 cents. The show, the only school activity that week, starts Tuesday evening December 28.
Moravia Sunday Schools announce festive activities this week with the Church of Christ Bible School hosting a program last Sunday and others at 7 30 pm. The Discipled Brethren program lists recitations with titles such as Folly for Christ and May He Indeed, plus solos and a birthday exercise led by several local youths. A service themed Lord Tear Baby Saboon follows.
The Ladies Aid plans a two week vacation period starting soon with usual Friday dinner gatherings. Details include expected dates and routine meetings, with members Aa Christaes and New Soros referenced among participants.
A group called Guests Of Lucky Tiger visited Kansas City Missouri for two days the first of the week as guests of the Lucky Tiger company. Mrs Olive Miltenberger has been quite ill the past week.
Due to the holiday season no regular agriculture meeting is planned for next Wednesday December 40 but a council gathering is scheduled to discuss attendance and improvements. Previous turnout averaged under ten, below the minimum for credit, and interested residents with suggestions are invited to participate.
Dinner menu lists roast goose with dressing smothered chicken mashed potatoes noodles baked beans cranberry sauce pickles jelly banana salad with whipped cream price 26 cents.
The Moravia bank branch project faces delays as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cannot complete its review before late January. Chester Broshar, chair of the local banking group, said a letter from Iowa Trust and Savings confirms the agency received the application but expects no approval or investigation completion until after January.
Edward W. Pickard presents a weekly world events overview aimed at informed readers, emphasizing American perspectives on global affairs. The article also notes local health and family updates including Mrs. Tom Underwood’s return home after surgery and relatives traveling to Greenville for Christmas.
State Supervisor of emergency nursery schools and parent education Hazel Schang visited Moravia Nursery School last week. She spoke to nursery school mothers at their monthly meeting on the reasons for children's behavior. Her talk proved profitable for mothers seeking to understand why children act as they do. Refreshments were served.
Lieut. Governor-elect John Valentine Senator-elect Hugh Guernsey and Representative-elect C. M. McFatridge were feted at a Mystic Catholic church banquet attended by about 100 guests. E. J. Weepie and Editor Walter Ferrer organized the event with Toastmaster Wespie introducing the speakers who lauded the trio for their accession to state and local offices. Music by Jim Harris and Jim Romney complemented the gathering.
Miss Gail Sherrard of the school faculty directed a fine vesper service at the Moravia Methodist church Sunday evening. Christmas carols were sung by the church’s young people.
Local residents report holiday visits from Mr and Mrs Davall of Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Gus Main of Kansas City. Beulah Bishop Gertrude Brain and Louise Oehler arrive or rest. Moravian Sunday School party features white elephant gift exchange. Progressive Club members and guests celebrate at McDonough home with bridge prizes and traveling trophy.
Moravia High School juniors presented Nora Wake Up in the school building Thursday evening to a large audience. Cast featured Helen Carter as Nora, Don Blackman as Edmond Edmonton, Kenneth Coltrain as Dannie Millens, Charles Youngker as Johnnie, Jerry Winslet as Mrs Calahan, and Batte Hiatt as Frau Schwarta with Gaylord Main as Carlisle Coleridge. Miss Helscher received praise for coaching. the school orchestra conducted by Mr. Gould provided music and a group encore impressed spectators.
On December 16 the Willing Workers Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rinehart for a turkey dinner. Guests included husbands and children, with a gifts exchange around a Christmas tree and a short program after.
A Moravia Chapter O E S special election is set for Monday evening December 28 to elect a worthy matron after Miss Juanita Smith, recently elected, declined the office.
One car of cattle and sheep bound for St Louis is scheduled for Tuesday. The shipment is organized by the local coop with clear handling of livestock and transport arrangements.
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