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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
1
The column notes expected continued cold weather after Groundhog Day, praises a school band benefit, and describes a nationwide dish towel drive. It recalls a failed ice rink plan, flood concerns for crops, and a Moravia ice slide event. It also notes name statistics from World War records, highlighting Smith and Johnson as common surnames.
Moravia residents contribute to Red Cross relief for flood victims across eight states. Centerville chairwoman Mrs. H R Longnecker names Veach Drug Store as donation point as early gifts arrive. The fund aims for at least two million sixty thousand dollars to cover food shelter bedding medical care and warm clothing.
A Mystic venue hosts the Appanoose County American Legion gathering on Tuesday evening in February. A Moravia delegation named Kelly plans to attend. The item lists numerous Johnsons and Browns with various middle initials, noting many overseas service in the World War and a tally of names.
Moravia high school basketball teams will compete in the Appanoose county tournament in Centerville next week. Games run Wednesday Thursday and Saturday with boys and girls games including Mystic versus Moravia and Cincinnati facing Numa Rathbun winners.
Co operating with L Gray manager of the Moravia picture show the local school band will present a movie night at the school next Tuesday evening Feb 4 A double feature includes a technicolor cartoon and the chapter of 1& serial The mystery film House of Danger stars Onslow Stevens and the western Riding Fool stars Bob Steele Admission is 15c for adults 1c for pupils Rural eighth graders admitted free with teacher signed statement Proceeds fund marching band travel to Newton for spring contest
U B Fish Dinner planned for Wednesday February 10 offers fried haddock beef noodles meshed potatoes creamed carrots and peas turnips pickle apple salad bread butter pie coffee jelly. The notice lists menu items and date for community meal participation.
The Merry Mixers club gathered at Will Davis home Tuesday with guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Berby Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beaty and Carol Mrs Newt Long and Jean Mrs Led Teaters and babys Mrs Lloyd Brown and Mrs Matt Watts. Members sewed Garpel raps and quilt pieces while socializing, with several nearby residents attending.
Rain and freezing weather coated Moravia and surrounding areas with six inches of ice. Five to eight inches of sleet and snow left roads perilous or impassable, forcing farmers to rely on cars for stock water and feed. Livestock faced scarce water and hay while farmers hauled cattle from ditches using tractors. People walked with chains or hooks on their feet to move about in the icy conditions.
Mrs. T. J. Turner celebrated her eightieth birthday with a co operative dinner at her Moravia home on Sunday January 31. Present were family members including Mr and Mrs T J Turner Mr and Mrs L B Hiatt Mr and Mrs G A Halden Mr and Mrs C A Turner Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison Dorothy Marie Mary Eien Mervin Emil Helden Patty and Cathslene and Bert Turner. A native of Appanoose County she spent most of her life in the area before retirement from Turner and Son.
A fragmented menu from M E Friday lists swine steak mashed biscuits and baked items with references to beets and an office or service area. The readable items suggest a casual dinner service with meat sides and baked dishes.
Mrs. A R Barnes aged 90 died at 7 a m Sunday at her daughter Mrs F C Ingrams home in Albia from a heart attack. She was widow of A R Barnes longtime editor of the Albia Union and once editor of a Moravia newspaper. Funeral held 2 p m Tuesday at the Albia Methodist church with Rev W R Keesey officiating burial at Oak View cemetery
Moravia girls push Mystic to a 34 21 loss in Moravia while Rathbun edges Moravia 31 26. Mystic boys beat Moravia 56 16 with Blackman leading scoring and Rathbun dominates 44 16. Continued on page eight.
Albia relatives report the death of Dr. A E Estlack at 81 in Muskegon Michigan after a long illness. He was born in Albia, lived in Missouri and Battle Creek before settling in Muskegon where he married Charlotte Waggoner. Surviving are his widow, son Hubert, a granddaughter, five half sisters, two brothers, and uncle D C Kenworthy of Albia.
Mrs O A VanDorin learned her sister Mrs Jim Kelso died Monday morning at her Malvern Iowa home. She was unable to travel for the funeral. Mr and Mrs Kelso visited the VanDorin family last Easter time.
The Methodist Sunday School Class No and members will hold a party at the Geo Winsler home on Friday evening February 5. All eligible members are invited.
Un Western rip describes W. Bluchenstock departing Southwest Limited and planning visits to San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Ogden Utah Salt River Preble Colorado. Fred Rivkel accompanies and notes travel to multiple western cities.
Moravia schools host free tuberculin testing on Monday Feb 15 at 1 30 PM. Iowa Tuberculosis Association Appanoose County Tuberculosis Society and local officials sponsor tests for pupils with signed parent consent. Dr C T Slavin and a state nursing staff administer tests, with readings Feb 17 under a tuberculosis specialist. Positive reactors receive free X ray diagnosis. limited adult testing may be available on request.
Mrs Mary Donahoo wife of the late John Donahoo died at her daughter’s home east of Moravia after a two week illness. She was 83 last August and had lived in the area about forty years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Chas Blumer and Mrs Ben Coop two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Sister-in-law to Rev W P Donahoo of Moravia. Funeral at Urbana Center church Thursday at 2:00 pm burial in Ellinger cemetery beside her husband.
A collection of true and false questions on tuberculosis covering inheritance catching disease exposure health care, X rays, incubation, symptoms, prevention, and public health measures. The text tests beliefs about transmission screening tuberculin tests hygienic living, and reporting requirements.
Notice details a tax or payment notice referencing a date in February and a scheduled meeting time. The readable fragment mentions a window for action at 730 p.m. and involves a local official or office. Names and exact entities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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