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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
5
The piece recalls Aimee Semple McPherson’s lavish coat purchase and nostalgic hometown anecdotes from New London Journal readers. It comments on local school years, church misadventures, and seniors playful pranks, then riffs on education versus journalism value and the role of algebra geometry and broad study for aspiring reporters.
Officers of Moravia public Schools Parent-Teacher Association announced the postponement of the meeting that was set for next Monday evening March 4th. No new date has been scheduled. further notices will be issued later.
Township meetings for the 1985 corn hog program run across Appanoose county next Tuesday March 6 with the county event in Centerville the following day March 7 More than half of last year’s signers have applied for 1935 contracts and the county committee hopes signup wraps before the new organization forms Readings include Chariton Iconium M E church Douglas Salem church Taylor Moravia Community Building Udell Fairview church Union township house Walnut 2 pm Walnut City
Weather keeps attendance down at evening classes but notable lessons continue. Five lessons remain and 80 members can still attend to gain benefits from discussions. Last week covered the 1984 corn-hog program and its effects on individuals and agriculture.
An adult homemaking class discusses work hours for homemakers and the importance of balancing labor with family recreation and personal health. The next lesson on Easy Guest Meals is scheduled for Wednesday February 27 at 7 30 in the homemaking room.
An exchange reports states becoming an importer of farm goods for the first time. In late 1934 the region brought in 12,889,000 bushels of wheat 2,897,000 of corn 6,141 000 of cats and 3,680 00 of rye. Over 2,000,000 pounds of butter also noted. Cattle imports rise as well. A radio joke recalls a Moravia Union note from 26 years ago about a fat man selling a bold scheme that drew a crowd.
Special Des Moines report notes the Senate backed a House resolution to recess Feb 22 to March 4 so lawmakers can tend to personal duties and constituent contact. Clerks celebrate pay gains on a seven day schedule. governor-backed warrant refund bill moves after earlier controversy over Anticipatory Warrants. Investigation into the Iowa Liquor Control Commission and gasoline tax refunds announced, with a cross-branch panel named to probe.
Moravia high school boys basketball traveled to Lovilia last Friday and lost 68 to 15. Lovilia shot well, hitting 11 of 12 in one quarter, while Moravia struggled to score as Lovilia dominated on offense. The opponent was described as high powered and accurate from the field.
Norma Lee Firkins and Wilhelm Blumenstock were married at the Moravia Methodist church at noon on Sunday February 24 with Rev J C Behrens officiating. Attendants were Doria Schneider and Dale Schreiner. The couple planned to reside in Hibbing Minnesota where the groom works in electrical at Olliver Iron Mining.
Flax is a chinch bug resistant cash crop suited to most rotations, usable with oats seed bed and machinery, and a good nurse crop for clovers and alfalfa. Des Moines mills ensure a strong market with about double the oat return. Plant proven wilt resistant varieties like Bison or Red Wing early. flax adapts to all Iowa regions and some southern areas. A 10,000 bushel allocation exists for drought counties. Seed costs 2.62 a bushel this month, 2.27 in March. purchase via county agent office.
A fragment notes that in towns where a majority voted in the last regular election a petition against a liquor store could not be established. If a store already existed, 265 voters could sign a petition for a vote to be submitted at the next ballot.
A postponed Moravia High School music program told to a fair crowd Monday night after weather and health fears. Directed by M. H. Betterly and Marjorie Frey, the concert featured bands, vocal groups, solos, and ensembles to raise funds for upcoming contests. The program included marches, overtures, glee club items, string and vocal solos, and the Star Spangled Banner.
Moravia High School teams head to sectional play with the girls opening against Hamilton at Centerville at 4 p.m. Thursday. If they win they meet the Numa Cincinnati winner in the next round. The Moravia boys travel to Albia next week to face Mystic in the first round. Mystic leads the year series but Moravia won the latest meeting.
Neighbors at Mt Hope rural school held a surprise dinner for teacher Norma Lee Firkins who resigned to wed Wilhelm Blumenstock. Guests included Howard Proctor, Richard Proctor, Carl Proctor, Lois Herteen, Lionel Herteen, Daisy Wheeler, Marion Proctor, Oscar Johnson, Vera Kaster, and others.
The Christian Church lists a dinner menu for Wednesday March 6 including chicken with noodles baked beans peas in potatoe nesta hot rolls jelly pickles breaded tomatoes emerald salad pie coffee and Mrs Mildred McLenan who had stayed with her mother Mrs F A Tarr departed for home in Canada last week.
Class No 9 of the M B Sunday School hosted a social evening in church parlors honoring Mr and Mrs Geo W Jones who will move this week to a new home near Seymour Town.
Appanoose County Poultry Club president Win Gardner announced plans for Friday night at the Moravia Community Building. The program features a vocal solo by Donald Kaster, talks by C. M. Hardie, Chas. E. Dominee, and Chaz. E. Ward, plus two reels of motion pictures “Her Father's Flock.” Starts at 7 30, drawing farmers and poultry enthusiasts, with Mr Gardner in charge. Other officers listed: vice president Gus Tisue, treasurer Chester Broshar, secretary Bert Turner.
Rev. J. W. Zerbe announces Loyalty Crusade committees across Iconium and Fairview churches. Lists executive, visitation, publicity, Sunday School, young people, men, mid week services, and friendly relations groups with numerous named members and leaders.
Antiquity Lodge holds regular meeting Monday evening with expected third degree work after the business session. Lodge to convene at 7:30 PM. H. K. Smith, W. M.
Deloris Main hosted a prenuptial shower Saturday evening honoring Norma Lee Firkins with a company of young people in attendance.
Willis Edwin McCrory born November 11 1879 died February 23 1986 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after emergency operation at 10 Friday night. Moravia resident longtime Iowa Southern Utilities foreman survived by wife Ida Durst two daughters Dorothy Mae Helen and son Dean with siblings and mother Elmina. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church conducted by Rev J C Behrens, burial Moravia cemetery.
The McCrory family express gratitude to everyone who helped during the illness and death of W. E. McCrory and for the lovely floral offerings Their kindness will not be forgotten by Mrs Ida McCrory and family and Mrs Lloyd McCrory
David Warren Eads born July 4 1848 in Morgan County Indiana died February 2 1935 aged 86 years 86 months 28 days after living in Monroe County Iowa Colorado and Kansas Pratt County for many years. Survived by sons Norris Ray and Mark, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Miriam in 1931.
The menu lists roast beef with brown gravy and potatoes, baked beans, Harvard beets, hot biscuits, cherry pie with cheese, and coffee jelly, reflecting a simple community meal.
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