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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence laments a cherished bicycle used by a family as a trusted vehicle. The narrator recalls rides through town, a fall near the post office, and a final note that the bicycle is gone yet its burden passes to a new machine to carry on the work. The tone is nostalgic and elegiac.
A religious notice urges putting God first yet questions priorities when families attend school and town visits before worship. It lists Iconiam, Fairview, Hilton and Epworth League timings with Sunday School at 9 10 10 30 a.m. and preaching for each location, plus an evening service.
The Methodist Episcopal message outlines church services at Wesley Chapel with a morning sermon on Why Should We Attend Church. It cites Theodore Roosevelt on worship in a group and urges deeper spiritual life during Lent leading to Easter. It notes improved weather and invites attendance to brighten life.
Moulton led from the start at home and defeated Moravia 24 to 14 in a county tournament upset. McCall scored 14 for Moulton while Bill Luse added six for Moravia as the Greyhounds failed to find their shooting early.
The Appanoose Monroe sub district of the Epworth League met at the Moravia Methodist church Monday night with about 90 youths from local churches attending. Dr. Wr. Kessy of Albid delivered the principal address, Wendell Cloyad spoke on the league's aims, and Duane Veach commented on the place. The meeting closed with a church social and refreshments hosted by the local League. Clarence Whitehead of Iconium led the games.
The schedule lists a Chicken Loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed peas, baked beans, lettuce and egg salad, bread with butter and jelly, cherry pie alamode, and coffee. The note repeats the meal on Wednesday February 21st and includes a full dining line.
Mr and Mrs Von Tracy with Mr and Mrs Theo Miller assisted the host and hostess as the Progressive club was entertained Thursday at the Tracy home. Six bridge tables were played with top honors awarded to Mrs Chet Broshar and Dr D K Orelup. St Valentine decorations and a late lunch menu featured the theme. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Mr and Mrs Finley McGrew.
Mrs. John Johnson underwent a minor operation at St. Josephs Hospital in Centerville last Wednesday and is recovering satisfactorily.
Mr and Mrs William Carl Bivin welcomed a son born at St Joseph hospital Centerville on Thursday February 8. The infant was brought home Sunday to be cared for by the parents at the W Bivon home. The boy has been named William C.
George Winsler prepares to open a dry goods store in the Karso building on Moravia's square north side. Interior remodeling is underway this week and stock is expected to move in within weeks with a planned opening next month.
The week saw temperatures in the twenties with a thaw near 32 degrees. A Thursday snowstorm caused road blockages before a bright Friday sun improved conditions and a Sunday high around 48 helped residents forget the storm. Sparse ground thaw left bare patches as meltwater soaked in.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F. A. Reich. Mrs. T. R. Gardner served as program leader.
Mr. Wood, of the Miller church vicinity, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woods traveled to Iowa City on Monday where Mr. Wood consulted a doctor at the University of Iowa hospital. He has been in poor health for several years.
Auxiliary will meet next Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs Mabel Smith.
Mr and Mia D E Bishop and children Bernadine Billy and Dorothy Mae McCrory traveled to Cincinnati Monday night to attend the junior class play coached by Miss Beulah Bishop.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hawk and son Glenn left Thursday for their home in Delta Colorado after a five weeks visit in the F P Hawk home here. They planned a stop in Glenwood en route to visit the Earl Smithburg family.
Three men announced candidacies for Monroe county board of supervisors last week. J. M. Chidester of Mantua township Arnold Barns of Union township and Walter Roberts of Pleasant township seek seats.
Relatives report Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton is gravely ill at a Rochester hospital after an operation for goitre. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Main, and Mrs Main is caring for the Hiatt children at their Newton home.
Gardner Hatchery starts its 1940 season with 2500 eggs in the first batch. Incubators will produce new hatchlings weekly, with birds ready for market by March 4, according to William Gardner the proprietor.
Three local women were named delegates to a district conference of Methodist women at Grace Methodist church. The delegates are Mrs. Frank Selby Mrs. C M McFattidge and Mrs. Von Tracy. They will attend the district meeting at Ottumwa March 5. Alternates elected are Mrs B R Brown and Mrs Stella Carter.
Three girls gain all county honors from last Saturday's games. Dorothy Hiner secures second team forward, Dorothy Mae McCrory earns honorable mention as a basket tosser, and Phyllis Hiatt is placed on the second team as guard. Numa dominates all star selections with four first team and two second team picks across its players.
The final lesson in the Parenthood series was hosted at Mrs. T. J. Like's home. Miss Margaret Maxwell, Centerville health nurse, has led the sessions with 22 women attending. Dr. Arthur Zimmer, Centerville health district 2 commissioner, will speak on February 19 at 2 p.m. The event, open to the public, will be in the community building.
Fred Hammond and Marve Lockman spent Thursday in Iowa City with Mrs Hammond a patient at the University hospital Mrs Lockman returned home after visiting Mrs Hammond for several days
James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge will address a Washington birth day dinner of Appanoose county Republicans. Nettie Bever announces the event, with the place to be announced later. A musical program led by Mrs. Gladys Cooper will be part of the program.
Mrs. E. F. Wilson underwent amputation of her left arm in Des Moines to halt an infection originating from a finger splinter amid a diabetic condition. Her condition is listed as serious. Visiting her at the hospital Thursday were her husband and several relatives.
Amanda Norton 86 died at her home 919 East Lexington, Glendale. Widow of Rev C R Norton founder and first pastor of the First Methodist church, she was born in an Iowa log cabin and survived by five children, three sisters, two brothers, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held Feb 8 at L G Segvern chapel with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner hosted a family dinner Sunday for the birthday of Mrs C A Turner and Roy Ellison with guests including Mr and Mrs C A Turner and Dean Hinkhouse of Parsons College who will speak on George Washington at a chapel program Thursday morning. The Corrin giant Marionettes are set to appear at the high school on February 27.
Mrs Birdie Main and her sons spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Andy Brow near a conitum.
Moravia junior high teams lost two games to Rathbun last Tuesday night. The boys fell 18 to 16 in a tight contest and the girls were defeated 26 to 4.
Prof George Davies of the University of Iowa business research bureau says 1939 business activity rose about six percent from 1988 levels. He cites a strong rise in residential construction as a bright spot, while farm product prices show a decline.
William Gardner elected president of the Moravia Community Club at the annual meeting held in the American Legion home last Friday. He succeeds Bert Turner. Officers named: Paul Broshar first vice president, M. K. Blackman second vice president, P. D. Schreiner treasurer, Chester Broshar secretary. Blackman Schreiner and Broshar reelected. Six new board members chosen: Blackman Broshar Ralph McDonough Dr. D. K. Orelup H. K. Smith J. D. Minnes. Terms extended for Gardner Broshar Schreiner Oehler Turner Veach. Oyster stew supper followed. Committee named Friday evening membership with Roscoe Day and Albert Veach.
Hugh W. Lundy of Albia a state senator from Monroe and Marion counties will seek a second term in the general assembly. He has chaired the mines and mining committee in the 47th and 48th sessions and served on several other panels. Lundy a lawyer and secretary of the Town Coal Institute says he will continue supporting forward looking legislation.
Appanoose county schools show declining enrollment per statistics by County Superintendent L. E. Johnson. Rural pupil numbers fell from 1,979 in 1929 to 1,585 last year, while town school registrations dropped from 4,578 to 4,306. High school growth partly offsets rural losses. birth rate is blamed for overall decline.
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