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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
5
A nostalgic column republishes a familiar Christmas poem with playful variations. The verse mashes together classic lines with local twists about Easter, Ray Nicholas, and quirky imagery, inviting readers to enjoy a festive moment.
A 1986 year in review for The Moravia Union summarizes January happenings in Moravia and area. Items include a broken arm from a wagon fall, fraternal lodge officer installations, an oyster supper, weather notes, a horse drawn hearse for a burial, and a school musical titled The Merry Mivetrela of MHS. The piece notes continued coverage in next week’s issue.
Six persons were injured Sunday when two cars collided head on two miles north of Moravia. Mack Davis suffered a fractured ankle and is in semi conscious condition. Mrs Davis had body bruises while Frankel and his wife traveling to Otumwa were reported injured internally.
A Methodist church Christmas program drew attendees who enjoyed the evening's melodies and readings. The program featured songs by the church choir, a short sermon, and a children's recitation as part of the seasonal celebration.
Main died Sunday night at 9 45 at his sister Mrs Stella Car in Moravia aged 77 years, 0 months, 27 days. Born here, he lived 30 years in Atlanta Mo and moved back five years ago to care for his mother. Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Moravia Tuesday 9 am, final service Moore's Chapel near Atlanta at 2 pm, body in state at Forcer Funeral Home until service time.
The Moravia Union will publish a New Year Greeting Edition next week featuring messages from local businesses and professionals. Advertisers are urged to contact the Union office promptly to place greetings in the issue.
The United Brethren church presented a Christmas cantata to a fair sized audience with thorough enjoyment. The program included The Shall Reign and From Lands Afar with soloists and choirs such as Allegra Smith Harriet Scott Oss Callen Marie Gabler Juanita Smith, and performances by the Main, Wood, and Braith choirs.
Moravia Public Schools dismiss for a week long Christmas vacation and will resume classes on December 30. Friday afternoon the four lower grades presented a Christmas program with a public invitation and each room exchanged gifts.
A county Republican Volunteers organization was formed with officers C. L. Johnson Centerville as president Mra D R Wilson Moravia as vice president Henry Adams Center ville as secretary treasurer and an advisory board including E L Simmons Centerville George Carson Moulton Mrs Ella Jacques Cincinnati and A W Scott Myatic Speakers at the county meeting and dinner in Centerville included J H McLafferty Oakland and Cant el Bill Simmons Knoxville with several attendees listed.
Residents decorate with Christmas trees, candles, and wreaths, creating a bright display across Moravia after dusk. Among the many beautifully arranged windows, no single standout. the town exudes a unified spirit of holiday cheer with an abundance of decorations this year.
Mrs Ira Callen 74 longtime Moravia resident died at her southwest Moravia home on December 21 1935 after a three month illness. She married Ira Callen in 1884 and raised four children James Riley Ina Mina and Hazel while fostering many orphans. Funeral services were held from Moravia United Brethren Church.
Two church Christmas programs are planned for Tuesday evening one at United Brethren church and the other at the Methodist church with a program and tree reported elsewhere in this paper.
Barbara McCumber 18, Moravia High senior, died at St Josephs Hospital Centerville after a brief illness. She was active in ABC homemaking club and writing for MH&N New Market. Born July 18 1917 east of Moravia, she attended Pleasant Valley Baptist church. Survived by parents, brother Jim, two grandparents and many friends. Burial Eaton Cemetery west of Unionville.
Moravia High School defeated Russell High 87 to 16 as the Blue and White built an early lead and cruised. The Moravia seconds won 23 to 15 while Russell struggled from the line in the first half, with Morris and Batson drawing multiple personals.
The notice lists a New Year's dinner by Christian Church Aid with prices at 16 and 25 cents. It mentions contact by Mr. Se ot Cheitions for details and tickets.
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