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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
3
Newport Indiana column glances at family life with YC its grandson and a big girl aunt reports on the county town trips and purchases. The piece riffs on language distortions and a mock News Week gold standard spoof citing New Deal era policy and a Treasury secretary comparison.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Kane’s Wacket and a Sun load marked 08 naga. Readable items reference a co operative market and local ledger entries with unclear context or actions.
A committee of Mrs J B Sneed Mrs Frank Selby and Mrs G T Lynch hosted the Kensington Circle attendance winners at Mrs Sneed s home Friday evening Guests included Ruth Johnson and Annabeth Keemer speakers from the recent home declamatory contest Their readings were enjoyed the rest of the night featured rock and a delicious luncheon
Moravia high school hosts Bussey girls and boys Friday with final season appearances. Senior Annabeth Keemer and Trena Main end girls basketball careers. Cleva Reynolds also graduates. Boys face Bussey then Sovilla coaches next week before state sectional at Centerville March 1 2 and 3. Moravia girls lost to Seymour 28 11. boys beat Seymour 23 18 to edge closer to conference title.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Charles Coffin home to honor a 28th wedding anniversary. The couple wed February 14, 1906, with a cooperative dinner and warm well wishes for many happy returns. Guests included Mort and Mrs Renington, Daphen, Doris, Emma Lowall, Logan Strunk and family, Elea nor, Betty, Lester, Skane Mile, and Mrs Charles Coffin.
F B Hary of that city gains local fame by winning a cake contest in Up land against 42 women competitors. Entries were by number, names not disclosed. Hary proclaims himself a professional cake baker who once baked for his family and now continues the family tradition with a celebrated cake.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Doyle McDanel home in the Boyal Ridge area last Thursday evening to bid farewell as the Mels move to the Jon Dales area near Centerville. Guests enjoyed manta, games, and visiting.
Tom Philby reports that the Interurban crew found thousands of chinch bugs hiding along old logs and fence rows near Main Station. He notes many bugs in Ge and old fence rows, urging farmers to address the infestation to prevent a larger upcoming crop-season problem.
Twenty two members and invited guests of the O M T P club honored Miss Leona Keater with a pre nuptial kitchen shower at the home of Miss Nary Coffin Saturday evening. A cooperative supper at 7 o clock preceded a social gathering with group singing and a reading titled Sockery Cat. A feature of the entertainment was a mock wedding. The guests reported an enjoyable evening. Miss Easter received many lovely and useful gifts.
World Day of Prayer events will be observed Friday with a 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Methodist church. The program includes hymns 516, 495, 829, 510, and 83, plus talks and prayers on themes of peace at home, land, and among nations. Rev. Boston, Rev. Lagle, and Rev. Behrens lead the service with Stella Carter reading and Mrs. F. W. Blumenstock giving a stewardship tale.
Luella Hightshoe a 50 year old assistant principal and dean of women at Ottumwa high school died Thursday in Wilshire Hospital Los Angeles after an operation. Born May 7 1833 in Da Witt Missouri she taught over 25 years in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and North Carolina. Survived by father and three brothers funeral held in Ottumwa with Rev Harold Lancaster in charge.
Mrs. Ray Hinkle of Centerville sustained injuries in a Sunday afternoon crash on highway 60 Moravia. The driver backed from a filling station and crossed east as a Missouri car from the north attempted to avoid collision. Hinkle suffered more than minor injuries and was treated at Turner Funeral Home before being taken home.
The local post of the American Legion announces another benefit card party for men at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening February 20. This serves as an invitation to attend.
Hedge College resumes sessions after a temporary building is set up following the burning of the main school. Classes are now held at the temporary site while repairs are planned.
First degree at the Hall of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 4 F A M Wednesday evening to night urged attendance Visitors welcome D R Witaon W M Miss Ruth Behrens has gone to Anderson laws where she will teach English and dramatics in the high school for the remainder of the year Hessel drove to Anderson with youngsters returning to Moravia Monday.
Vera Boshak Main’s mother organized a Sunday February 11 surprise birthday dinner with a 19-candle cake in yellow holders. The gathering featured piano and violin music by Velma Ewing and Eloise Kaster, readings by Deloria Terry and Beverly Ewing, and a list of attendees including the Kincades Morrison s Kaster Exline and others.
Basil Cowell Post of Moravia will entertain Appanogue county organization in a meeting to be held here the evening of February 26. Further particulars concerning this event will be given out later.
Lois Davis and Ediny Burna hosted a shower at the Burns home in Morning for Mrs Vera Boghak Main. Friends attended and the modeling of Mrs Main's bridal gown was a featured moment of the evening.
The Emmett Scott store moved to a new location on the west side of the Square last Thursday, leaving the former space in the M. P. Main building on the north side.
Revival services continue through this week and next at United Brethren church with daily 7 30 p m meetings. A fine representation from Methodist and Christian churches attended Sunday night and all are invited regardless of church membership to join and receive good.
Gordner Winsler and Keemer take top spots in Moravia High School declamatory contest held Thursday. A large crowd watched sixteen speakers deliver orations dramatic pieces and humorous readings. Musical numbers by the high school orchestra sextet and glee club added to the well received event.
February 5 marked the 49th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brain of Moravia. They spent several days with their son Earl near Hedrick, and a bountiful dinner was served Sunday to honor the couple. Attendees included Albert and Mrs Brain and Ernest Manns, Annis Brain and William Chase of Ottumwa, J. B. Chaney, Caroline and Judith Chaney of Russell, Sidney Helms of Avon Lake, and the Earl Brain family.
The Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ elected officers at their all day meeting last Wednesday. The new officers are Mrs. Birdie Main president Mrs Walt Lagle set vice president Mrs Sam Hudgens 2nd vice president Clara Izvelan secretary Mrs Fay Hudson treasurer Mrs Eugene Jorden reporter.
Fourteen women from Chariton Union and Taylor townships gathered at Mrs Chag Coffin house for the fourth Farm Bureau meeting. Specialist Frances Pur Speidel of Washington IA led a lesson on trimmings and devising. The next lesson is set for February 20 focusing on meat dishes. Morgina M B and Ladies Aid held a quilting party at Mrs Grace Luse’s home with members Mrs D K OrelUp Mrs Rogers Mrs Kinion and Mrs Wright present.
Moravia business men propose a "Community Club" to boost progress. At a Friday gathering in Turner Funeral Home, about thirty attendees heard Atty. C. E. Miller urge cooperation to keep Moravia thriving. H. K. Smith chair, Chester Broshar secretary, with a constitution committee to report next Friday at the Community Building.
Mrs. Ada Mae Davis of Knoxville, district Instructor of the OES, visited the Moravia chapter on Tuesday. Sessions drew visitors from Ottumwa Albia Unionville and other chapters. The meeting featured degree work, a short lecture, floral gifts to Mrs. Davis and the Worthy Matron, a violin duet, piano accompaniment, and refreshments for about seventy five.
The Woman's Missionary Association of the U B church gathered at Mrs U C Main's home on Friday afternoon led by Mrs Chas Main. The program featured a Thanksgiving lesson, music by Mrs Forest Main, scripture reading from Psalm 96, several talks, prayers, and a candle light Thankoffering. Refreshments were served and all members urged to attend the next meeting.
Friday evening guests at the Del Hellyer home west of Mory were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Argy and children Grace Virginia and Eloise Mr. and Mrs. George Turney Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Perry and children Raymond Elbert and Floriane Oliver Turney Clair Callen and Kenneth Johnson. The evening featured rock playing and refreshments served at a late hour.
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