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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
2
Local and personal items list numerous visits and moves across Moravia, Centerville, Ottumwa, and surrounding towns. Guests include Gus Main, Grace Halden, J. F. Smithburg, and many families. travelers stop in at parental homes and relatives. A wide span of weekend visits, short trips, and upcoming plans mark community life.
Mr and Mrs Karl Hurliman hosted the Double 8 club at their home last Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Mason assisting Prizes were awarded to Mrs Emil Halden and Cecil Coulson.
Hiattsville updates recount Mrs Elsie Ketchum visiting Pearl Hiatt s home midweek, and Mrs M E McDanel returning from Des Moines improved. Ladies Aid met with 20 present. quilts delayed by bad roads. Gerald Powell and Bayt Gladfelder deaths are noted, with condolences offered. Several local families gathered for visits and birthdays at Hiatt home areas.
Moravia unit of the Legion Auxiliary mails cookies and candy to the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville this week. The fifth district plans a birthday party Thursday with many Moravia Legion and Auxiliary members expected to attend. Represented at the President Secretary Conference in Des Moines were Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Lee Hiatt on Feb 25 and 26. The conference featured a lengthy program with speeches by national and department officers. All Auxiliary members are asked to listen to WHO on Sunday March 8 at 10 am for a talk on Community Service by Mrs. J Wesley James.
A sunlit fish bowl at the Ace Cafe in San born started a fire when its heat ignited a cloth curtain behind a fish bowl. Minor damage reported and no secret involved. A separate incident notes a black Kitty crossing a car path in Lost Nation and a mistaken hit. William Mitchell of Akron suffered vision loss risk after gas exposure while repairing a refrigerator pipe. Publisher J R Behne of Eldora reports catching a Florida fish weighing 113% pounds in the Sibley Gazette-Tribune.
Qualified electors of Moravia Community School District Iowa are notified the regular school election will be held March 11 1940 at Community Building from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm A three year term director will replace M K Blackman and a two year term treasurer will replace P D Schreiner Chester Broshar Secretary dated February 19 1940
The article outlines two luncheons for women and men with speakers Bishop Darlington, Frank Dilon, and Bishop Peele. Mrs J Ralph Magee leads women's devotions, Dr Morrill leads follow up discussions, and Bishop Magee presides at the afternoon forum. A joint consecration service and Youth Rally follow with Bishop Watkins delivering the closing address.
At the Caurnes church Sunday School begins at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent. Worship follows at 11 a m and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m with the evening service at 7 30 p m. Choir practice is Thursday at 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome awaits you.
Iconium Methodist Circuit announces Sunday School at 10 a m in Iconium Fairview at 9 a m Hilton at 10 80 a m with preaching at 11 30 a m Epworth League and preaching at night pastors E P and Pearl Spurlock lead services
The Methodist church invites all boys and dads in the community to a Father and Son banquet on Friday evening, March 8 at 6 45. Tables will honor basketball players and fathers. An outstanding coach may give the main address. Adoptions for boys without fathers and fathers without boys will be assisted. Per plate.
A mix of classified ads and church committee notes appears. Items include PUREBRED Duroc gilts, Model T Ford for sale, Clover Seed, harness repairs, and a black horse and mare. Also included are details from the Os Moines Advance meetings describing Methodist Church objectives and unification goals.
In memory of our husband and father J H Platt who departed February 28 1989. We would give to clasp his hand his patient face to see to hear his voice and see his smile as in the days that used to be. His memory is dear today as in the hour he passed away. We shall always keep his memory. Mrs J H Platt and Daughter Faye.
The Past Matrons club members will meet with Mrs. G. L. Gollaher on Wednesday March 8 for their regular gathering. Ruth Allen returns to Chicago after a 10 day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Smithburg and brings her mother home. Mrs Allen is a supervisory nurse at Davis Hospital.
Ronald Broshar son of Mr and Mrs Broshat celebrated his birthday with eight playmates after school at the Broshat home. They played games for an hour then enjoyed ice cream and cookies. Ronald received many gifts. Guests included Billy Harris Gene Garnet George Tracy Jack Billy Broshar Bobby Tohngon Richard Smith and Richard Hurliman.
Members of the E T C club gathered at the home of Mrs. W L Palmer Thursday afternoon. Roll call was Memories of Washington and Mrs Frank Lathen spoke on How the White House Got Its Name. Mrs O J Foglesong guessed the mystery box as refreshments were served by the hostess in festive style.
Mrs Alfred Carlson assisted in a household move for W I Lemaster and Mr and Mrs John Sufficool this week. She invited them to dinner at her home Tuesday as they continued the moving task with help from Mr and Mrs Harley Traue Mr and Mrs Virgil Kaster Mrs James Kaster and Mrs Charles Broshar and daughter Carol.
Donald Houser and Doris Fry, both of near Centerville, were married at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Unionville Missouri. The Rev Pleas Gray officiated. The couple, son and daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Bates Houser, will reside on a farm two miles east of Centerville.
Notice to all interested parties that the administrator’s final report on the estate in Monroe County Iowa on file in the district court will be heard March 5 1940. If no objections are filed the administrator will be discharged from further duties and liabilities. Dated February 22 1940. William Ahrweiler Administrator. Miller Everett Miller Attys Albia Iowa February 22 29
A tour lesson on fruits and vegetables was hosted at the home of Charles Coffin. Evelyn Hollen led the class with meal preparation tips. Barbara Heggen from Des Moines served as guest speaker. Attendees included residents from Taylor, Udell, Chariton, and other townships. Achievement Day is planned for March 39. Harold Scott received an order for four settings of cochin eggs from Bangkok, Siam, with birds mailed to Siam in four days. An old copy of Massachusetts Spy volume 1 number 1 dating to June 17, 1770, was found by Dr. George A. Bemis among his father’s effects. The paper features colonial customs and a pre-Winchell gossip column.
Ray Carpenter of Weldon, aged 58, lost toes due to freezing in January. Doctors at a Leon hospital performed the amputations after an accident described as a sub-zero feather incident. Partner Merven Newbury was a witness to the events.
Lydon of Greenfield reports a midflight overhead incident near Ded-Mélhad airbase with six planes observed. Investigators note past Newbury sightings as the humming sound spurred routine checks and flight path adjustments.
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