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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
3
Sunday School at 9:45 p.m. preaching at 12 a.m. and baptism and reception of members. Epworth League at 4:30 p.m. preaching at 7:80 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Class No 9 and families meet Thursday for social time. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9:20 p.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Pastor B. G. Hawkins.
The Church of Christ Bible School invites members to start the new year with worship at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship and Communion. discussion on The Christian Trader. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. The Ladies Aid to elect officers after dinner next Wednesday January 6. A list honors members with perfect December attendance from Mrs McKern's Sunday School class.
The United Brethren Church outlines a full Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 45 am led by M H Johnson, morning worship with Evangelist William Bainbridge, evening service at 7 90 pm, and a quarterly conference. Midweek Prayer and Christian Endeavor, watch night service Thursday at 8 pm plus social hour and a year end consecration. The church acknowledges M P Main for a donated organ and thanks helpers for the Christmas program. Pastor Geo H Suenkel signs.
Sunday School at 10 a m Young Fepple meeting 7 p m at the Christian Church Edward Mc Cord leads The last meeting discussed Helping Others Rev Floyd Edwards Mystic will speak after Young People program Mystic church orchestra to perform Watch night services Thursday under youths auspices Disciple Church also taking part Program includes refreshments motion pictures and devotions Boy Scout and Girl Scout events Saturday Third Community Mother and Daughter banquet Friday Jan 16 A Sunday School review at 9 a m and Morning Worship at 9 45 a m
Mrs. Fred Hammond died at her Moravia home on December 24 after weeks of illness and a hospital operation in Centerville. Born March 1 1899, she was 32 years old. Survived by husband Fred William Hammond and son Max Leroy, plus mother Nevada Lockman, siblings, and extended family. Funeral services were held December 27 at the Moravia United Brethren Church with Legion Auxiliary and pallbearers. Burial in Moravia cemetery.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during bereavement. Gratitude is extended to the American Legion and Auxiliary and for the floral offerings. Named persons include Fred Hammond Max Leroy Mra Nevada Lockman Mra Fred Callen Miss Ora Lockman Marvie Lockman Jeptha Lockman.
Cantata by Fred B. Holton titled The Redeemer of the World will be presented by the First Baptist Church choir tonight at 8 o clock under Mrs Clyde Wilson and Mrs G A Potter as accompanist. About twenty voices will sing with the Young People's choir. The piece depicts the birth of Christ with Bethlehem scenes and wise men shepherds and angels. Various church services and meetings are listed for New Year’s week including Epworth League and Community Father and Son events.
More than 100 fathers and sons attended a banquet in the M B E Church basement. Music by local ladies and a toast program followed the repast with speeches on family duties, school support, Sunday School value, and community responsibilities. A plan to repeat the event next year with another church hosting was agreed.
Loyd Carter plans to open a general store in Hiattsville, his former hometown. He has long worked in the produce business at Roland, Iowa, and returns to bring commerce to a town that has lacked a local store for some time.
A Wednesday afternoon program in Moravia High School provided festive entertainment with The Troubadour Orchestra led by Mr and Mrs Dale Curis and seven seniors staging a humorous campus trial. The students performed pieces on harp piano accordion and vocal numbers as the crowd enjoyed the light hearted acts and school songs concluding the event.
The Iconium Boy Scout Troop No. 1 annual report lists 62 regular meetings and 8 special gatherings in 1932, with 23 scouts and 16 average attendance. It notes leaders Rev. W. Zerbe and Pearl Kelsey, plus a 4 H Club girls joint event attended by 185 people, and Girl Scouts totaling 18 members under Miss Mittfred Tarr with assistants.
The Appanoose County Farr Bureau held its annual meeting in Cunterville on Monday December 21. Mrs Raymond Sayre eighth district committeewoman Iowa Party Bureau Federation of Indianola gave the keynote address. Officers for 1981 were re elected: Paul Strickler president D N Daniels treasurer Pearl Kelvey secretary and voting delegate to the State Farm Bureau Federation Convention January 21 22 and 23.
Joint installation of Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges scheduled for Tuesday evening with Eastern Stars event Friday. Members and families are invited and asked to bring covered dishes and sandwiches. Venue appears local but specifics are unclear from the fragment.
The revival services at Darbyville Church run January 1 to 17 with Grover Day, a blind singer and radio artist, featured nightly alongside Florence M. Weathers as evangelist. Old fashioned preaching and fine musical numbers are promised.
The M.EB Sunday School Class 9 will hold its annual Watch Night party at the church parlors Thursday evening. A social hour refreshments and the watch night service. Members of the class and their families invited.
A report notes Zell Willas growing an unusual brown speckled corn specimen this past season. Christmas Day guests at N G Wilson’s home included Mr and Mrs Jag Rossean and children from Waukee Iowa. The item also mentions Christmas meals and new books at Smalth Drug Store.
A cordial note thanks friends near and far for Christmas greetings and cheerful wishes that brightened the home. The message extends kind thoughts for a Happy New Year and expresses lasting appreciation for the support received.
Local church advertises a Wednesday dinner on January 6 featuring roast beef, beet gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, kraut, beet pickles, and jelly. Service details not listed.
E. J. Johnson, examiner in charge at the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, says 10 percent dividend checks will be ready for distribution Thursday morning. He will be at the bank all day Thursday. those entitled to the checks should call there. Bring Tin Certificates of Deposit when calling for dividends.
Moravia welfare chairman Mrs J J Albert notes seven boxes of food clothing and toys distributed for Christmas. Toys came from local grade children. Clothing needs remain for women size 34 40 48 and for children boys 6 14 girls 4 12. Items may be left with Mrs R W Winsler at her Beauty Shop. Credit to Mrs Gee Firkins Mrs R W Wingler Mrs Wesley Long and Mrs D E Bishop for help with the drive. Additional contributions from Golden Link Sunday School Class U B Church and others.
Carroll Smith, a former Moravia young man and son of Mrs A G Smith of Washington DC, has received a government appointment to a position in the Bureau of Entomology, Department of Agriculture. The role is described as highly responsible with strong advancement prospects.
Moravia’s holiday season featured the Community Tree program at Moravia grade and high school buildings along with cantatas at local churches. The event series began midweek and concluded on the last day before vacation, highlighting family gatherings and seasonal festivities in the community.
Little Lola Hawk two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk of east of Moravia suffered a painful Christmas Eve accident. She tripped on a rug while playing at home, fell and broke her leg just above the knee.
After several days of sunshine rain returns with fears of travel disruption. Dirt roads in town had improved before Christmas, but the fresh precipitation threatens progress as residents resume daily movement. Mrs Ellen Vargas of Albia visited sister Mrs Kate McKern in Moravia while Jess Stoops and wife called Sunday afternoon.
Leonard Wilson recounts Ed and Mr. Hardy traveling through Arizona's sagebrush and washes. They view an alfalfa ranch with irrigation, a gold mine, and a growing landscape toward Lonesome Pine. They arrive at a log bunkhouse and meet Brady and his mother before a noon meal. the scene ends with the promise to continue.
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