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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
4
Caureues Sunday School starts at 10 a m followed by Morning Worship at 11 a m Junior G E meets at 2 30 p m and Senior C B E at 7 30 p m Preaching also at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 90 F C Scott is pastor.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal church lists a Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. CHAS. L. ELLIS, Pastor.
The Moravia church notes a 10 am Bible School led by Mrs Nellie Uttarback with 11 am Communion and 6 30 pm Christian Endeavor. Rev Hastie did not arrive last Sunday due to bad weather. W J Hastie is the pastor.
At Tconium and Iconium churches, Sunday School starts 9 a m with Pearl Hiner and Wayne Thompson as superintendents. Morning worship at 9 45 a m, Lincoln day observances planned. Evening service with Epworth League cooperation. Pastor J W Stine.
Friday Feb 5 a shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Minor Lcoit for Mrs Inez Scott the bride of a week. A mock wedding and ceremonies formed the main entertainment with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers. A list of attending ladies named.
Misa Ruth Allender took a vacation in the southland and refreshments were served by Miss Belle Andrews, Mrs. Nell Gates, Mrs. Stella Herman and Mazie Dukes. Grandparents J. R. Cook welcomed a new daughter born Feb 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Batesole of Marshalltown. M. EB Ladies Aid to hold Feb silver tea at M. V. Dukes home on Feb 11. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Underwood hosted dinners for friends on Feb 7. Mrs. Sarah Arnold, recently ill, is staying with her son-in-law Earl West for the winter. Stuitress and Hale Vv Hicks visited Des Moines. Claud McKim visited relatives in Hartford, Ta. J. O. Harris and son Roy moved to O. A. Tweedy farm north of town. Unionville declamatory contest set for Feb 16 with entries including Bob Herman, Warren Proctor, Catherine Cross, Mildred Harrington, Eldora Proctor, Carlotta Whisler, Josephine Whisler, Paul Hopkins, Helen Hull, Edna Mase Strunk, Joe Wilson.
The Henge family and others on Boyer Ridge report illnesses with influenza. A car mishap near the Boyer home was prevented from worsening by Ira Boyer’s quick fence, with neighbors pulling the vehicle from a ditch. Many local residents, including the Luses, Westons, Kast ers, Moffitts, and Douds, shared visits and daily tasks through the week amid social and familial commitments.
Centerville residents and neighbors are noted in a series of social items. Frank Swaim and Hall Swaim visited Centerville. families from Blakesburg Ottumwa Bussey and Des Moines shared updates. Mrs. Cora Weatherly recovering from strept septic poisoning. several moves and hospital notices plus a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Preston Hiatt. Mrs Warner Muir plans return from St Louis to Marion.
The text notes Louis Daguerre perfected a photograph process with Bouton, linked to an 1822 date and famed after an 1839 Paris Academy of Sciences reveal. It traces photography’s public introduction beside Daguerre’s invention and subsequent improvements over time.
The text outlines a fragmented report about the state economy and a highway project. It mentions tax, spending, and potential policy steps without clear dates or named entities. The readable fragments imply debate over economic strategy and infrastructure development.
The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes many children in public schools require special training for their potential. Early identification is crucial for effective, less burdensome treatment, benefiting long term independence and societal contribution. Parents should seek thorough preschool screenings, as delays risk the defect worsening without help. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.
The American Automobile Association of Iowa reports the 1935 average motorist paid 50.11 in taxes per car, totaling 49,716,238 for about 700,000 registered autos. A letter to Iowa lawmakers urges opposing tax increases, arguing tax levels are already high and reduce driving, while noting comparisons to real estate and railroad taxes.
Relatives and friends from Washington to Des Moines and beyond attended the funeral of Mrs. Albert Brain last Sunday. The list includes Gertrude Brain, Fred Brain, Florence Helma, Timothy Brain, Emma Brain, John and Earl Brain families, Roy and Pearl Brain, Williard and Allen Brain, Walter Bailey, Eva Clark, Roy Clark, Ernest Manns, Roy Oughton, Frank Cooper, Leo Cooper, Carrie Morgan, Myrtle Searcy, Emma Kitterman, and others from Newton, Des Moines, Centerville, Mystic, Albia, and Hedrick.
A gathering at Mrs. Rosa Blumer's Ottumwa home Saturday honored the January and February birthdays of Doris Coltrain Floyd Coltarin Rosa Blumer and Josephine Blumer. Guests included Wilbert and Barbara Johnson Curtis Floyd Ila Doris Coltrain Moravia Cecil and William Winningham Leonard Byrum Juanita Crane Mildred Albertson Geo Nolan Flora Morgan and Rosa Blumer's children Ralph Verne and Josephine. Refreshments of peaches angel food cake and cocoa followed games and fortune readings by Geo Nolan.
Enon residents recall friends lost while sharing funeral memories for Mrs. John Donahoo. Helping Hand club reports 25 members sewing and quilting. men cutting wood and burning brush. Des Moines relatives visit. Lizzie McAllister listed as poorly. Mrs. Brain's funeral attends, and news of a newborn son at the Shaw home.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wright spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Miller. Don Elswick called at Lula and Ted Miller homes Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bogart were Sunday visitors at the Chance Lavely residence. Mrs. Carrie Turner is visiting her son Ralph Turner and family. Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Bogart. The FLOW Wrights were Sunday guests at Arthur Wright’s in Moulton. Ernest Hiatt and children visited U. S. Hiatt home on Sunday. Pearl Hiner and family called at Clyde Gladfelder’s home Sunday. F. W. Wright and W. P. Horner shared Saturday dinner at the Wright home.
Fragmentary classified note advertising sale items including jerseys and cleaning supplies. Reads like a page fragment with several garbled entries mentioning sale of fur, garments, a dresser and bags. Names and places are unreadable, details unclear.
Hazel College Henry Sytema and Mr and Mrs Rollie Carter shopped in Albia Friday. Mrs E G Sincox and Clair spent weekend at the Grant Sincox home. Dorothea Darby called Friday. Francis and Kenneth Johnson visited Tuesday evening. Mrs Ed Johnson called on the Sincox Friday. BB G Sincox called at the Sincox home Sunday evening. Mrs Hazel Wilson and others visited Albert Brain home Saturday. Neighbors attended the funeral of Mrs Albert Brain of Moravia Sunday. Henry Sytsma and Rollie Carter family visited the Grant Lincox home recently.
Dr and Mrs D K Orelupens hosted the Progressive club members and their husbands on Thursday. Bridge produced a high score for Mrs Daphna McDonough and a guest prize for Mrs Grace Main. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Caris of Albia.
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