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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
5
Pastor F. Scott notes Sunday School at 10 4. m. and morning worship at 11:00 while Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 80. Junior Endeavor at 1 46 p m Saturday. evangelistic meetings postponed indefinitely due to weather and coal shortage.
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines a Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 80 and evening service at 7 80 all in the church basement. The basement was well heated last Sunday with a good congregation and a meeting of Official Board is set for next Friday at 7 80 in the basement all members urged to attend for important business. Wealey services follow with morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 80.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 10 with Mrs. Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion and short services at 11. Evening worship at 7:30. Bible Study Class meets Thursday at Mrs. J. Cowell's home. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday with Mrs. Lew Hiner.
At Conium Church of Christ the Bible School convenes at 10 a.m. with Roy Miller as superintendent. The morning service includes singing and communion at 11 a.m. led by Pastor G. W. Lawson.
The Iconium circuit schedules worship and Sunday school sessions. Vern Turner is listed as superintendent for Fairview and other locations, with times noted for services on a February Sunday. Road and weather permits are referenced.
Morning service at 9:46 a.m. led by Bilton Sunday School at 10 a.m. Lewis Rouse conducts September Morning Worship at 11. Evangelistic service at 7:80 p.m. Lincoln Day service observed at morning services led by pastor A W Stine.
Albert Veach hosts guests while Mt. Ayr visitors Connie Hiatt and families visit. many locals travel to Moravia and Centerville for routines and a funeral. Notables include Mrs. Mary Thompson and daughters, Mrs. Eva Nowels at son John Nowels home, and families of the Main, Tarr, Burns, Hiatt, and Reich households. The community notes births, illness, travel, and a funeral procession from Mt. Ayr.
Counties with likely chinch bug outbreaks next spring include Muscatine Louisa and eastern Washington in the southeast, plus Page Taylor Adams Montgomery and Ringold areas in the southwest. The study, led by Dr George Decker of Iowa State, notes risk regions and guidance for protection.
Ames Iowa Feb 6 Farmers credit system expanded in 1985 by almost 60 million dollars in Iowa. Governor Myers notes district wide loans rose to 570 million end of 1935 from 471 million, with Iowa lending up from 209 million to 257 million. He highlights farmer participation, decentralized system, and growth in farm loan associations. Major banks and land bank loans reinforce confidence and credit access for farmers.
Special arrangements are being made by the Towa States tension ice to x.
Seed laboratory tests at Town State College directed by Dr. R. H. Porter reveal extensive scab infection in barley and wheat, with some barley samples at 100 percent and wheat at 100 percent in spots. Scabby grain is light, has low germination, and causes issues in hog feed. barley seed is often discarded for feed. Fanning can remove light-weight kernels, and subsequent Ceresan treatment at 44 ounce per bushel can yield robust plants and control related diseases. Seed treatment won’t prevent scab on heads during growth due to carryover on cornstalks. Farmers should seed heavier to compensate for poorer barley seed, Porter notes.
Insect outbreaks in forests cause massive defoliation and dead branches that fuel fires. USDA reports that up to 90 percent timber kill in some stands opens canopies and leaves highly inflammable ground fuels, aiding ignition during lightning fires and through burning debris.
The Iowa State College Extension Service notes wide daily price fluctuations for hogs until July 1 due to low supplies and tax removal. Short term moves may be sharp but no clear up or down trend is seen. a favorable feeding ratio supports higher long term prices and heavier hogs as markets adjust post tax.
Ed. Note shares memories from the VanDorin era in Alton Kansas detailing Christmas gathering meals with Ed Gregory, shared tales of pioneer days, and a hill country country dance where Bill VanDorin guided a lantern back home. The piece blends humor, nostalgia, and community bonds from 1879 to 1890.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father R J Funkhouser who passed away one year ago February 1. Wife and children express deep sorrow and longing, noting life remains hard without him and hoping to meet again after work on earth is done. Family members listed include Mrs R J Funkhouser and extended relatives. Mrs Herbert Hall of Upland California visited Chas Smith family recently and planned to return home.
Hiattsville residents shared a quiet weekend with visits to Blakesburg and local homes. Neff remains in poor health. Homer Atterback sale postponed due to heavy snow. students and patrons celebrated teacher Evelyn Hiatt with a surprise birthday party and refreshments.
Enon Helping Hand members met with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Thursday with twenty attending. Women pieced a comfort top and a quilt while men cut down maples in the dry spell. Reports of numerous Sunday visits and a funeral service were noted along with ongoing road and path work awaiting completion.
Clell Coffin has taken a position with Finch Auto Parts Co in Chariton on Sunday. He previously worked at Burton Garage, now leaving that assignment to join the auto parts firm.
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