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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
1
A rough compilation of past paragraphs recounts hopes for the New Year and public concerns. It notes Ronald Finney’s bond scam sentencing, advances in weapons, and local customs showing respect to elders. It mentions Moravia and other towns planning defenses, plus a humorous farmer tale about grandmother leading cafeteria duties and a chilly chick rearing scene.
Moravia fire department was summoned before 4 am last Friday to Swaim Furniture Store where a coal fell against a stove door igniting a fire. Night watchman Lew Hiner spotted the blaze. department doused it quickly. Holes burned in the floor near the stove. blanket destroyed. some furniture and mattresses scorched.
About 125 attendees witnessed the joint installation at the Masonic hall Monday evening. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Effie Gollaher, Worthy Patron Jeynie Johnson, and Detmar Wilson as Worshipful Master. A program of entertainment followed with violin, trumpet, and chorus performances and refreshments provided by a committee.
Rev. Fist Johneen Saley and Rev. Neal Johnson visit Moravia renewing acquaintance with local friends. Johnson plans a Chicago trip and discusses a new business English course at the Walled Brethren church, amid local chatter on language and schooling.
The notice lists a Wednesday dinner with Roper pork in brown gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, baked beans, bread, pineapple upside down cake, and coffee. It appears incomplete and contains OCR errors but presents the core menu items and date.
Obituary notes Eva Belle Miller Hellyer born April 6 1866 in Urbana Township Monroe County Iowa died December 2 1983 Moravia Iowa after long illness. She married E B Hellyer October 27 1881 and lived on farms in Iconium Keya Paha County Nebraska and Moravia Iowa. Survived by five children fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren plus siblings and her husband who died earlier. Funeral services held December 30 at Moravia Methodist Church with interment Moravia Cemetery.
Weather observers in Moravia report erratic temperature shifts over two weeks. Mild spells preceded a harsh Sunday bite, winds sent readings down near record lows, then brief climbs followed by renewed declines into the New Year, with light snow dissolving as warmth returned briefly.
The Peoples National Bank of Albia is designated eligible to receive FDIC benefits and placed under the federal guaranty of deposits. Deposits up to $2,500 are insured unconditionally under the plan, per OCC announcement received.
Kenneth Proctor, driver of the W. C. Bivin truck on the CWA Whaling project in Moravia, was slightly injured when a car overtook from the hill and passed the truck causing it to skid into a ditch. Proctor returned to work shortly after the incident.
Andrew Jackson Cowell died at home in Moravia Sunday night December 31 1983 after a long illness. Born January 7 1861 he was the son of William and Charlotte Cowell and the last of 12 children. He married Mary E Garrett November 16 1888 and had four children Glen Basil Floyd and Faye survived by eight grandchildren and many relatives. He worked fifty years for the Burlington and Wabash railroads and was a member of the Christian Church I C C F and Woodmen lodges. Funeral services were held January 2 1984 at the Moravia Christian Church with Rev. Seath and Rev Legle. Interment in Moravia Cemetery.
The family expresses gratitude for friends' kindness during illness and death of A. J. Cowell. They appreciate sympathy and floral offerings and extend thanks from the family.
Mrs Stella Carter departed Friday for Cherokee Oklahoma to attend the funeral of her sister in law Mrs L W Main. Meanwhile Moravia students Edna Je ers Caroline Luke Doris Schneider Darlene Sarchatte and Kenneth Barghabs have returned to Moravia on duty at the Moravia school after the holiday vacation.
Moravia Public School adds two teachers under federal aid to run adult education courses and a pre school kindergarten program. Lora Behrens will teach adult vocational subjects while Mary Zerbe pursues pre school training. Supt Irelan advises interested residents to contact the district. The initiative supports re employment of teachers through the CWS and follows state education requirements.
Old Fellows and Rebekah lodges held a joint installation at their hall Tuesday with nine attendees. Centerville staff led by Blanche Campbell and J. E. Campbell oversaw the ceremony, praised for its exemplary work. Numerous officers were installed and a social hour followed the program.
Mrs Louisa Oehler was called to Watonga Oklahoma Sunday by the death of her father John C Howry who died Sunday morning. He was 99 years old and a resident of this vicinity years ago. God is no doubt remembered by many older residents. An obituary will appear later.
Cyrus Hall, a former Moravia resident, assumed duties on Monroe County Board of Supervisors. He replaces retiring member Mr. Grimes. John W. Montgomery will serve as chairman of the board.
The Blakesburg Excelsior editor P. J. Raymond married Mrs. Clara Frickson in Memphis Missouri on December 24. The couple’s nuptials explain the editor’s recent absence from the Union office.
Miss Pauline Jones daughter of G W Jones wed Mr Hicks Pabst son of Mr and Mrs H H Pabst near Moravia on a Sunday evening December 24 in the Moravia M and Parsonage with Miss Maxine Jones and Hilbert Roberts as guests. Both young people are Moravia High School graduates. she also graduates of St Joseph's Hospital Nurses Training. He attended Des Moines University and Iowa State College and will reside in Des Moines where he works for the Des Moines Steel Co.
John U. Morrison joins the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors, replacing retiring member Joe Gray. The board now consists of D. P. Fenton as chairman, J. S. Stamps, and Morrison. Fenton is a Republican while Morrison and Stamps are Democrats. Morrison previously won the seat in 1932.
A Moravia High School class of 1982 reunion gathering occurred Thursday evening at Lucile Coltrain’s home. Nine members attended a social night of games and conversations about current occupations with refreshments including peaches and whipped cream, fruit cake, candy.
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