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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
4
The United Brethren Church notes a ministerial absence this week and shares a brief message of faith. Bible School starts at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11. C E at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 50 p m. D Winfield Thompson minister.
The M E Church notes outline Sunday School at 10 with preaching at 11, Epworth League at 6 30, and a 9 30 to 10 30 Sunday schedule. Dr W R Keesey to preach on Christian Education at 9 30 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 and official board at 7 30. John Fletcher College Quartet greeted large audiences, church dinner Friday. Washington party Thursday evening Feb 20 led by Genevieve Donovan with discussion of Methodism and league plans outlined by the President.
The Moravia church announces Sunday School and worship from 10 to 11 80 with Pastor W F T Evans. Walter Lagle Sunday School Superintendent reports good turnout but sickness delayed some. Will Wright will deliver the farewell message before leaving for Texas. A Young People Society is highlighted and invitations extended to the Moravia community to attend next Lord's Day services and the Lord's Supper.
Berry Halden of Albia has been secured as the principal speaker for the Americanism and National Defense Day program sponsored by the Moravia Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. The event will be held at the school building next Tuesday evening with additional features including Wartime songs, high school music department entertainment under Miss Ellis, and other items. Admission is free.
Fletcher College Singers from John Fletcher College University Park Iowa pleased a large parishioner audience at the Methodist Church last Sunday evening with a sacred concert. The quartet consisting of Zook Smith Finnell and Young gave an engaging program of quartet duet and solo numbers. Hearts field secretary spoke on the college’s work and contributed readings and a short talk.
An apparent car fire surge hits the Centerville area with two incidents damaging Main family property. W C Main’s Chevrolet truck on his Nehi route in Missouri burned severely. L C Main’s Ford Sudan burst into flames near the Bivin feed store but a flour scoop extinguished it. a loose muffler is blamed.
Moravia first team won 34 18 and second team 12 9 at Eddyville last Friday. Fletcher led the scoring with 6 field baskets, Moravia rallied in the second half after an 11 6 halftime deficit. Eddyville had two disqualifications for fouling as Moravia formed a solid comeback. Moravia second team also played a close contest with similar rough play and late surge. Next Friday Moravia hosts Eldon with hopes of sweeping both games.
About 16 local boys attended a Centerville banquet honoring national Boy Scouts and Moravia aims to form a troop in Appanoose County. Speakers included Mr Hall, Judge Utterback, and Mr Bingham. Attendees listed include Dale Harrison, Claude Hughes, Louis Hughes, Harris Stafford, Donald Reich, Wilbur Smith, and others. Mr Dory leads the local effort planning first meetings.
The menu lists meat loaf with mashed potatoes and escalloped corn, cabbage salad, green beans, and beany cabbage salad. Desserts feature upside down cake with whipped cream, jam, pickles, prunes, hot balls, and butter. Continued on page 4.
Three men Swartz Chag and Hartseuck tracked a wolf near Moravia Tuesday after sighting the animal in the Chas Hangh area. Swartz fired, the wolf fell about 150 yards away. They expect a $10 state bounty and possible local rewards from farmers angered by sheep losses. Rumor of a second mate persists as farmers hope for extermination.
Mr and Mrs James T VanDarin marked their 20th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Moravia home in keeping with their custom of celebrating every fifth anniversary. They wed February 15 1920 at the Stasburger and Veveer store Albia Iowa, with Rev G V Allison officiating. Guests listed include A O Van Dorin Doris Zadie W P Donahoo and multiple families. The couple received a vase and beat as gifts and wished many more years together.
Antiquity Lodge No. ab2 A F and A M hosted Past Masters Night in Moravia with visiting brethren from Albia Blakesburg Unionville and Centerville. Sixteen living past masters were recognized with jewels and a special Bible presentation to J W Halden as the banquet and degree work continued through the night.
May Lloyd Bonnett of Bus avy and Agnes Vosburgh of Numa wed at the M E Parsonage Sunday morning at 9 20 with Rev W B Ireland officiating The couple will reside on a farm seven miles northeast of Louisia and were to spend the day with the groom’s parents in Numa.
Notice calls Rebekahs to bring a covered dish and sandwiches to the regular meeting on Monday evening February 24. Miss Ruth Scott was a visitor in Coffee Centerville on Tuesday.
The Moravia Union debuts as the region’s new paper on February 23, 1906 after absorbing the Reporter. Editor Z H Allred leads the launch with updated equipment and uninterrupted publication since. Marriages, deaths, and local notes fill a collage of early 20th century Moravia life.
A country home celebration marked the 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clarvey Main with guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Main who observed their 40th anniversary. Snowbound travel, sleighs, and a notable bridal dress in the old style added vivid color to the 86 guests as they recalled the past.
J. W. Alberts reports seeing three flocks of ducks flying over Moravia on a Tuesday. His section crew confirms the sighting, calling it a sure sign of spring and noting the unusual activity as early evidence of seasonal change.
M Weight of Moravia received word that Mrs. J. E. Scott died at her Santa Ana home on Friday February 21st. She was 81 years and 10 days old and a former local resident remembered by older residents. Also appears an advertisement for Gamble Stores opening day in Centerville Iowa.
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