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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
3
A column riffs on speech writing services and the joke of paying to craft speeches, noting Washington headquarters and a tongue in cheek “toastmaster” manual. It slides into humorous verse and local anecdotes about Dr. Stover, a kindergarten-style spoof, and Moravia happenings including Hurliman’s basketball trip to Chariton and a Mason lodge outing without work.
A large Moravia High School crowd praised the junior class play Chintz Cottage coached by Ray Pierce. The one and a half hour farce impressed with tight direction, rapid pacing, lively orchestra interludes, and polished performances from Fannie Burton Minty through Lucilla Brackett, with a capable crew handling stage, costumes, lights, and program duties.
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company won a federal ruling to terminate its receivership in a hearing held Friday Feb 3 in the Southern District of Iowa. Court officials vacated the state court order appointing a temporary receiver without notice to the company. Company officers expressed gratification with the decision.
Class Nine of the M. B. Sun day School held its annual Roll Call with a large attendance. Mrs. Edna B. Castles of Albia was an out-of-town life member among the flags. Frank Selby chaired the program. Charter member Chea. Fulton spoke as the only one present. H. E Glick, the teacher, spoke of 25 years with the class. Dr. C. T. Slavin discussed The Future of Class Nine. G. T. Harn, organizer and long-time teacher, spoke on joys and sorrows shared over the years. Many letters from former members were read.
The W M A of the UW Church meets at Mrs U C Main’s home Friday afternoon with Mrs Eva Main leading. It is the annual thank offering gathering and all members are urged to attend.
A fragment shows a speaker in the United States saying they hardly knew how to act in Missouri and that if they do not see you again they will bid farewell to friends, if any.
Sarah K. Smith a Monroe county resident born June 14 1857 and widow of Robert Clark Smith died January 81 at her daughter’s home in Des Moines from a broken hip after a fall January 23 Survived by four children Harley Albia Hattie Woodruff Des Moines Viola Wilson Atchison Kan Melissa Felton Albia and sister Mary Hinton She was a member of the Albia Christian church and lived on a farm near Albia and in Albia with her husband until his death March 8 1917.
Roy Adams reports Hiteman’s first team fell to Moravia 34 to 10 as Moravia’s Coltrain and Phillips led scoring in a slow start. Moravia’s second team beat Hiteman girls. Ron Woodward topped Moravia with 4 field goals and 2 free throws, while Brock led Hiteman with 2 baskets.
Cidade Camp and Elston Davis escaped from Unionville jail on Saturday. They rode a Wabash freight south after abandoning a stolen Chevrolet in Centerville. Sheriff Bailey linked the pair to the car near a station, with Camp captured south of Moberly and Davis later missing. They were awaiting transfer to the state prison in Unionville.
Iconium M E Sunday School held at A E Derby home to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Guests enjoyed Chinese Checkers and bingo with refreshments as many neighbors and relatives gathered.
CauReHES Sunday Church School at 10 a m conducted by superintendent K Blackman. Worship Service at 11 a m. YP C E U at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30. Aid Society Wednesday. Choir practice Wednesday at 7 30. W M A Friday meets with Mrs Grace Main led by Mrs Eva. Official board Friday night. All members to be present Sunday Feb 12 for Education Day program with Mr Young speaker in morning service. Pastor T J 2KE invites worshipers.
Schedule lists church school at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 a m worship at Wesley Chapel at 9 80 a m Sworth League at 6 80 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m led by Reverend R L Brown in Methodist Episcopal Church duties and Wesley Chapel.
Menu lists roast beef and noodles mashed potatoes gravy peas and carrots tomato salad bread butter jelly date cake with whipped cream coffee. Harvey Hiatt of Onvada Alabama visits with his sister Mrs. Allen Hiatt.
The Iconium Circuit reports a fine crowd at Sunday morning services. Preaching and Sunday School are planned for next Sunday with Sunday School scheduled for 2 p m. E P Spurlogr, pastor.
Mrs. Frank Selby hosted the W. F. M. of the Methodist Church Monday afternoon with devotions led by Mrs. Selby and program head Mrs. Tom Cameron. Mrs. F. W. Blumenatock presented India the Wonderland, Mrs. T. R. Gardner shared India News, and a Cameron review of Moving Millions chapter four followed. Mrs. Stella Carter asked mystery questions and refreshments were served after.
The Ladies Aid of Iconium Christian church met Feb 2 with good attendance. Tables were loaded with eats at noon. President Mrs. Algin Derby served desserts, with mints from her Camden, New York brother. A quilt is being made for Mrs. Eddie Free with another in frames and more waiting. Meeting planned for Feb 9 all day. Minister preached both services last Sunday Feb 5.
The State Historical Society announces Dr. J. A. Swisher's book on Robert G. Cousins set for February release. It traces the Iowa orator's life from Cedar County roots to Congress with a biographical section and about twenty five speeches and addresses.
Mis Martha Gillis Hayes sails from South Dakota for burial as 1989 Appanoose county basketball tourney unfolds. Moravia girls reach semifinals after beating Cincinnati 41 to 86 then lose to Exline 2 to 41. Top scorers include Stocker and Fullhart with 42 points each. Hiner 39 for Moravia. Boys tourney opens tonight with Moravia facing Numa. finals set for Cincinnati Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Petanick of Creston and Mrs. E. R. Kaster of Afton joined Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kaster and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tisue and children for a dinner Sunday at the E. R. Kaster home celebrating the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Kaster and the fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Petanick.
Relatives and friends mourn the death of Clarence Vosburgh Gilliland who passed away at his home in Los Angeles California on January 28 1989. Gilliland was born and raised near Iconium and had many local friends and relatives. An obituary is expected to be published later.
Ladies of the Moravia Methodist church hosted a World Wide Fellowship Tea in church parlors on Monday. The program emphasized church services, education, temperance, and world peace with readings, scripture, and a benediction. Tea and cupcakes followed, with a flower seed and bulb exchange and a luncheon to conclude.
An oyster supper hosted by the Wm Hilton home drew a crowd of neighbors including Willia McDanel Mr and Mrs Lloyd McDanel Kathryn Theo Miller Jim Cline Lyan Hilton Ernest Hiatt Virginia Robert Luse John Stevens Faith Hanes Betty Luse James Hilton Doyle Hampton and a few others. Guests enjoyed cards table tennis and other games while John Bickford visited Centerville on Monday.
Verna Riddell of Sigourney announces Gretchen Maxine Riddell will marry Dr Ralph Biddle Haynes of Jacksonville Florida on March 4. They will reside in Rogers Park, IL.
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