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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
3
Miss Margery L. Johnson and Walter Scott wed at Rev W VY Donahoo home. Witnesses were Opal Johnson and E. Donahoe. Both families prominent in the community, with best wishes from friends.
The Modern Woodmen hall held a regular meeting last Thursday electing officers for 1927. Wv. O.-), W. Halden. W. A-Wm. Gardner. Banker-P. D. Schreiner. Clerk-W. A. Smith. Escort-Wm. Burna. Physician-Dr. C. T. Slavin. Watchman- S. Pence. Trustee-three years-C. N. Main. Moravia. Independents Triumph Over Albia In First Season Game 24 to 19
In a Sunday note the M. E. Church reports morning and evening services at the school building with good attendance though below normal. Services next Sunday will be there again at 9 30 a m. January evening services will move to a special meeting at United Brethren church. Road conditions were rough but some attended Westey services. a New Year reminder urges regular church and Sunday School attendance.
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 A M and communion at 11 A M All day Aid next Wednesday at the church to cook and quilt and elect officers for the New Year Stephen McKern has perfect Sunday School attendance for 1926
Moravia high t led most of the game but Albia edged ahead 20-18 in a thriller at Albia Wednesday night. Moravia’s Sexton hit a late long shot to seal the winner as both teams played a fast, closely contested game.
Mr and Mrs A W Kincade hosted a Christmas Day dinner and tree with children grandchildren and a great grandson present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T N Morrison Golda Herbert Kincade Kermit Kincade Centerville. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kincade andJancis Dwight also of Centerville. G Easter Eve Eloese Ellajune Wilma Arlene Dean. Earl Exune Bobby Eugene Dean.
A warm celebration occurred at the Jackson Luse residence on Tuesday December 28 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Luge on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Relatives gathered for the event with more coverage promised next weekend. Friends extended wishes for many more years of happiness.
The N J Main home hosted a joyful Christmas gathering with Mr Main, Mrs Main, O C Smith and family, O E Main and family, Miss Josephine Towner of Oskaloosa, GC Waughop and Emily, R F Main and family, Merle and Freida Main, and Bea Maines. A second meal followed at J C Waughop's home.
The Moravia Union greets 1927 with optimism noting more readers and advertisers than eight years ago. The paper thanks correspondents for weekly letters and pledges to make the new year its best yet, foreseeing 165 days filled with significant events.
A Christmas program at the Community Christmas Tree drew a large audience Thursday evening despite rain. Santa Claus arrived with candy for children while bundles of beds, clothing, and other items were distributed to a few needy families. The park tree stood tall, decorated and lit, with Progressive Club members praised for arranging the event and local churches hosting their usual programs and carols.
The notice lists a 6:30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting, a covered dish choir supper Thursday at 3:30 pm, a New Year's Eve party Friday at 7:30 pm, a Sunday study and worship schedule, a Christian Endeavor service at 6:30 pm, and an Evening Worship at 7:30 pm. The Cooperative Evangelistic Campaign starts next Monday with Rev. C C Billayou as evangelist, urging clubs and schools to yield for the revival from 7:30 to 8:30 each evening.
The Moravia Union Legion Auxiliary will meet in regular seat 2 next Tuesday evening for installation and dues paying. As part of fraternal order dues days, January 1st, Saturday, will be declared dues paying time at the office. Please be present. No receipts.
A joint installation will be held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening January. Eastern Stars and Masons, along with their wives, are invited. Each family should bring a covered fish and sandwiches and provide their own dishes. A special program has been arranged.
No hunting allowed on my premises. Jack Thomas of Mt. Piegeant visited with friends for 4 Sundays. Frank Hiatt has been ill at his Wabash Avenue home the past few days. Elizabeth stated her grandparents Mr. and Carson in Moulton are operating the Capital subscription which cannot guarantee the price after January 1. W. L. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lavely attended Christmas dinner at the Wells home. Des Moines visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hal Carter and child. Fred Hiatt, Loyd Carter families enjoyed panda dinner at Allen Hiatt home. Allen Mason family visited his sisters Mrs. EB. E. Franklin in Fairfield over the weekend. Mirth Hudgens, employed by Schaefer Fountain Pea Co. at Ft Madison, Iowa, spent Christmas with her parents and attended the wedding of her father Hudgens.
Bruce Watts drove to Albia to escort relatives to a train and on return, amid rain slick roads, his Ford coupe slid from a rut near Spencer hill and plunged into a creek. The car landed bottom up but braced on a beam, freeing Watts with no serious injuries though the vehicle was badly damaged.
Christmas day dinner at the Main home featured roast goose and dressing chicken and noodles and various dishes. Guests included Mr and Mrs C N Main and many relatives and friends while several absent relatives sent telegrams.
Franklin Township people gather for Christmas visits and neighborly calls amid family losses. Lyle Walon is laid to rest at Moravia cemetery as relatives express condolences. Various residents, including the Rhinehart and McFatridge families, share daily chores, coal hauling, wood cutting, and visits across Albia Iconium Moravia and Centerville during the week.
All persons owing Vis Qn account Wil please call and sete at once. Debler Bros. Subscription paying time hag arrig ed? Can we count on you? Fay B. Hart of the Moravia Union force was a Christmas visitor with his mother, Mrs. Berths Hart at Central City, Towa.
A wedding of interest was quietly performed by Rev. H B Scales at his Fairfield home on Friday December 24 1926 at 430 PM uniting Louisa B Howell of Lockridge Iowa and Herold C Turner of Mystic Iowa The couple plan to live on a farm near Mystic Their families hosted a wedding dinner and friends extend hearty congratulations The notice also mentions local Christmas visits and a move to Rockford Illinois for future residence.
Miss Irel Hudgens and Paul Broshar were united in a quiet Christmas Day ceremony at the groom’s sister home in Moravia. The single ring Episcopalian service was conducted by Rev. C. J. Fix with Miss Maxing Schreiner and Mr. Forrest Wakefield as attendants. Both have deep local ties. the bride is a Moravia High School graduate and teacher, while the groom has been with the Broshar Schreiner store.
Lyle Walden Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hoffman, born September 21 1926, died December 28 1926 at age three months two days. He left a large family and friends who mourn his pleasant face. Funeral services were held at the home northeast of Teonium Friday December 24 at 11 a m conducted by Rev L E Cox. Burial followed in Moravia cemetery.
The post office will close at 9 a.m. for the rest of Saturday January 1. There will be no rural mail delivery on that day due to the holiday.
Indebted readers urged to settle at an early date for the Frank Swaim store. Georgia Hawkins visits with Misa Opal Ware in Centerville. J B Day vacationing in Moravia at the J T Day home. Clyde Wilson of Drake University vacationing in Des Moines with family. R E Cummins family hosted by daughter Mia J F Gray at Melcher Iowa.
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