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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
3
A nostalgic portrait of a rough wholesome boy who loves hunting, fishing, and family life. He is described as freckled and lively, with a sense of independence yet respect for parents. The piece weighs on traditional virtues and hopes he will become a good man.
Elmer W Dhority 61 a former Moravia resident and blacksmith died at his Cantril Iowa home Monday morning Feb 13 after a long illness and a prior stroke. Surviving his wife two children two sisters a brother four grandchildren and many friends Funeral services were held at the Cantril Methodist church and later at Moravia with interment in Moravia cemetery.
A Lay Colorado letter to the Moravia Union from February 4 1989 describes moving from a ranch to a town along Highway 40 and starting a coal mine lease with sons and relatives. The writer recalls a frontier post cabin burial site and A G Waughan the longtime U S Commissioner.
From Phoenix Arizona a letter mentions a subscription payment of 1.50 for Union and notes several Moravian visitors including Mrs G B Johnson and Mr and Mrs Hicks Pabst and son. The writer remarks on unusually cold weather for Arizona and contrasts it with harsher climates elsewhere.
June Kaster daughter of Averill and Mrs Kaster of west of Albia married Clif ford Pfannebecker son of Gus Pfannebecker Moravia at the Unionville Missouri Justice of the Peace office Saturday February 11 at 1 30 pm Vivian Hudgens and Carl Pfannebecker served as witnesses Mrs Pfannebecker is Moravia high school class of 1986 graduate and the bridegroom is class of 1933 They plan to reside in Moravia.
Kratzer Garnet Kratzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Kratzer and Keith Deahl son of Mr and Mrs Zell Deahl both of near Udell wed Sunday February 12 at 9 30 am by Rev W G Lagle in the Lagle home Moravia Attendants Helen Deahl and Wendell Kratzer After ceremony the couple and bridal party dined at the Kratzer home with immediate family present.
Martha Florence Gillis Hayes dies at 50 in Valley City ND after a lingering illness. Wife of Samuel Hayes mother of Gertrude. survived by brothers Frank Davis Roscoe George Harry and others. Funeral Feb 11 at Fairview Methodist Church with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Nebo Lutheran member.
The menu lists Swiss steak mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes creamed peas apple salad hot biscuits butter jelly pie coffee. Included are details of courses and a homestyle dining plan attributed to M. E. Friday.
Class Eight of the M. E. Sunday School will host a supper and party at the church Friday evening at 6 30. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish for the meal.
On February 16 1882 Anna Howard and Lou Funkhouser were wed at the Howard home in Monroe County Iowa with about 60 guests. The couple later settled near Iconium raised three children and 18 grandchildren. They remain active in the Methodist church and community.
Martha Stocker, Moravia high school forward, named to the all-state honor roll by Jack North of the Register Tribune. She joins Lucille Brackett on the all-county girls team, with Brackett at guard and Stocker as most valuable player in the girls tournament. Other Moravia girls earning all-county nods include Dorothy Hiner, Phyllis Hiatt, and Dorothy Nowels. Moravia ranked second to Numa in the roster. Selection for the boys all-county team has not been announced.
The A. B. Ladies Aid hosts a bake sale at the M. P. Main store this Saturday for Sunday baking needs. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hiatt and their son visited Curtis Burton’s home over the weekend.
A historical note compiles a Moravia poster, c enthuses on a growing Iowa town near Monroe county. It describes coal prospects, multiple rail lines, a graded school, four churches, sidewalks, brick business rooms, telegraph and telephone networks, post office services, and a bustling array of shops, doctors, factories, and weekly papers as evidence of a thriving community in the era.
Miss Geraldine Gilstrap daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Gilstrap of Shelbina Mo and Kenneth Cullers son of Mr and Mrs C C Cullers of Paris Mo were married Saturday morning February 4 in the Methodist church parsonage Shelbina officiating Rev H W Eisenberg The attendants were Miss Key of Granville and Roy B Babb of Paris Mrs Cullers a Shelbina high school graduate worked as a bookkeeper for Henderson Produce Mr Cullers a Moravia high school graduate attended Albia Junior college and earned a degree from Iowa Wesleyan College He coached athletics in Paris for two years and now serves as educational advisor in a OC C camp at Bardly Mo The couple left for south Missouri after the ceremony
Pupils from Moravia and rural schools watched the Corington Marionette show at the school at 11 Tuesday morning. The 50 minute program on an 8 foot stage featured two plays The Wishing Well and an animal act with Peter Rabbit Teddy Bear and other characters. About a dozen puppets performed including trapeze tap and acrobatic numbers. Attendance was excellent with New Hope school led by Francis Miller reporting full turnout.
Moravia squads showcased next year’s players in two Tuesday games. The Moravia girls fell 34 17 to Rathbun, Coltrain scoring 16 for Moravia. Moravia boys beat Unionville 21 17, Van Dorin and Main leading with 6 and 4 points. Coach Gardner used 16 players and praised new recruits. Upcoming: Moravia boys meet Ottumwa Catholic at Ottumwa. girls face Cincinnati in sectional at Numa. Moravia 7th 8th grade boys host Rathbun juniors Saturday at 2 30 with 0 50 admission.
The Legion will serve oysters at a benefit card party this Wednesday evening February 22. It is extended as a personal invitation to all men. Chefs Lee Hiatt and Fred Hammond will prepare the supper. Mr and Mrs Milton Harris and daughter Dorothy of Knoxville and Mr and Mrs Harold McKee of Bussey visited Ray Harris and family. Vernon Harris returned home with his parents after a weekend visit.
Moravia girls coached by Genevieve Wheeler took third place in the Appanoosa County tournament consolation with a win over Udall. Moravia boys, led by Bruce Gardner, were eliminated in the opening round as Numa topped Moravia 82 to 21 with Langford of Numa scoring 16 points.
Turner and Son furniture and hardware store building is undergoing remodeling and redecorating. The office enclosure has been remodeled with new cabinet work and interior refinishing is planned for the near future.
16 races noted. Bob Smith reported somewhat improved after pneumonia at home of his parents. God's Acres plan adopted by Union Mills Christian church. Moulton gym ready by March 1 for boys sectional tournament. Wells Lamont Smith Corp glove factory spurs New London home purchases, a regional record. Homestead tax exemption cited as factor. Seymour Herald notes James W. Donald moving March 1 after 22 years on Morrison farm west of Seymour. long tenancy highlighted.
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