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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
5
The Community Club meets Friday for its second annual gathering. Members reflect on small-town efforts, urging all to participate and shoulder the wheel for local welfare while noting limited support from professionals and businesses. An editor notes ongoing harsh winter and local curbside reminders.
We have not had opportunity to change the dates on your papers for several weeks, but will do so probably this week. This statement is made because one or two have asked about it. If the correction is not made in due time, notify us.
Moravia prepares for its last home basketball doubleheader, with Bucknell high school boys and Centerville F F A teams visiting next Wednesday evening. Bucknell, reputed strong, may provide one of the season’s best matchups, while Moravia aims to defend parity shown in a prior Bucknell win. The Moravia F F A and Centerville F F A preliminary contest also draws attention.
The Supreme Court of Iowa upheld Harry Stamos as the winning candidate over Joe Gray for Appanoose County board member. Gray may seek rehearing within 30 days, delaying seating. if denied, Stamos will be seated and Gray may owe back salary and court costs. The 1934 election dispute began with Gray declared winner, a recount favoring Stamos, and repeated appeals ending with the current ruling.
Taylor township republicans met in caucus at the Moravia Community building to select sixteen delegates and alternates to the county convention at Centerville's courtroom on Friday after noon February 21 at 2:00. Delegates include H. K. Smith Lester Brain J. F. Albert F. W. Dote D. R. Wilson J. A. Winsler V. W. Tracy C. A Turner C. E. B. Winsler A. G. Broshar Theo Miller R. E. Luse Pears Walter Ralph Turner Ted Oehler Cody Luse Pearl Hiner Emil Halden O. A. Burton and alternates listed.
Word has been received of the death of Chas Randolph in Chicago on February 15. He was the son of A F Randolph of Centerville and a step-brother of Mrs Chester Broshar of Moravia. He had been a Moravia resident several years ago. Mrs Helen Garretson has returned from Des Moines after visiting her daughter Mrs Henry Kaldenberg and family.
Ralph and Rollie McDonough received word of their aunt Brice McDonough of Leon Indiana died after illness at Chariton hospital. Ralph and Rolle McDonough will attend the funeral in Leon Thursday afternoon.
Moravia agent M. K. Blackman reports Milwaukee railway company has added a second trick operator at the Milwaukee station. T. Brown from Ludlow, Missouri, arrives to work 4 p.m. to midnight, possibly temporary. An operator at Blakesburg is added 11 20 p.m. to 7 20 a.m. due to rising coal freight from Rathbun.
Rev Chan L Ellis of Moravia Bethedist church conducted the funeral for Clarence Arnaman, a Cincinnati resident killed by electrocution while using a mining machine at the New Sterling mine on Saturday. Burial followed at Cincinnati cemetery.
In Rock Valley a 1984 compromise with the State Bank of Rock Valley received a final payoff in 1985. E Van Ginkel sent a check for 687.38 to Receiver Thomea, marking the first known full repayment in a state receivership history. He stated pride in a good year and a wish to settle.
Moravia Community Club president G. B. Winsler announces the annual meeting at the American Legion Home Friday evening February 21 at 7 30. Six directors will be elected and Basil Cowell Post will host social time with refreshments. Members and local business and professional men are urged to attend. New officers will be chosen at the board meeting.
Mrs Ruby Tillmont 68 a probation officer and Polk County social worker died at 4 40 am Saturday at her home Des Moines following typhoid fever linked to tainted Polk County farm water. She lived in Des Moines after a career spanning Centerville Moravia and Eugene and leaves a son Joe of Des Moines a daughter Mrs Keith Reich also of Des Moines and a sister Mrs G W Phillips of Bloomfield. Funeral services were held at 9 30 am Monday at E Carl White funeral home with burial in Drakesville.
An ad notes Mrs Delia McCrory and her son Cleo will hold a closing out farm sale on Monday February 24 as they plan to move to town soon.
Mrs. Hicks of Blue Island writes that she sent six months of Moravia Union copies to Mrs. J B Smith in Nyssa Oregon who forwarded them to Mrs. J C Campbell of Sutherlin Oregon. Smith and Campbell are former Unionville residents and Mrs Smith’s son Dwight plans to drive her home this June.
Jasper Garmon, 47, died suddenly at his Bloomfield home at 11 a m Sunday. Survived by wife of Mt. Pleasant, mother Mrs Will Ellis of Pulaski, brothers Henry and Joe of Bloomfield and Emery of Missouri, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral held 1 30 p m Wednesday in Bloomfield. Garmon had often visited Mrs McCrory’s home and was acquainted with many there.
The Iowa region endures continued subzero temperatures with brief warm spurts and strong winds. Roads remain drivable in main highways but many country routes are closed and mail delivery is limited. Coal shortages strain Moravia families, churches suspend services, and overall the area faces winter hardships unseen in over a century.
Centerville high school teams claimed county tournament titles last week at Centerville. The girls group is regarded as among the state’s best, while Moravia entries faced byes in the first round before girls met the county champions in the semifinal and Moravia boys met Rathbun, a fast class B opponent.
Rev Richard Sneed pastor of the Bryantville Methodist Church was invited to speak before Hanover Mass exclusive Hanover Men's Club last Friday evening. The club, described as aristocratic on the South Shore, gathers men from Boston to Plymouth for forum style meetings with notable speakers.
The U B Aid Dinner was delayed again due to bad weather. It will now be served on February 26, with the earlier February 15 date canceled and rescheduled after weather issues.
The Appanoose-Davis Proficiency Club will hold a meeting in Moulton on the evening of February 19 for a ritual school of instruction and social time.
Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11:00 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30. Junior Christian Endeavor at 1 45 p m Saturday. Pastor F C Scott leads services.
The church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and Evening service at 7 30 p m All services planned for next Sunday if possible and will be held in the church basement due to last Sunday's cancellation.
The Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Birdie Main as superintendent, communion at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Sam Hudgens on Wednesday February 26th.
Moravia high school held its home declamatory contest on Tuesday after weather caused a Monday postponement. Ruth Johnson won first in oratorical, Helen Carter first in humorous, and Dorothy Marie Ellison No competition in dramatic. They will represent Moravia at Udell on February 28 in the state preliminary.
In view of two weeks without services and funds not reaching the treasurer, those paying weekly are asked to hand their pledges to the undersigned promptly so the pastor may receive at least a portion of his salary. H. K. Smith, Financial Secretary/Treasurer
Vera Bettis and Dallas Tucker wed at United Brethren Church in Albia on Saturday at 1 PM with Rev. C. L. Young officiating. The couple, attended by Helen McGilvery and Charles Bettis, plan to reside on a farm west of Lovilia after receiving many well wishes. The E club met with Mrs. Ednulton last Thursday.
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