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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
5
A Moravia reader quotes letters and editorials about Iowa weather and politics. discusses the AAA WPA disputes, a mayoral bribe allegation, and a Des Moines Register piece on the song The Music Goes Around and Around. The piece ends with a note on improving shoveling technique.
Mr and Mrs George Wright of Deskeeitie announce the marriage of their daughter Eva to Wendall McKay of Moravia. The wedding occurred Christmas Eve at a church home, with a holiday stay at Memphis Missouri with the bridegroom's sister. Mr McKay works at Crowell-Selix Motor Co in Centerville and is son of Mr and Mrs B McKay east of Moravia.
In a crowded Moravia gym last Friday night the Moravia boys upset Mystic 26 to 18 after a hard fought three quarters. The Moravia girls trailed late but rallied to down Mystic 36 to 9, with standout play by coach Miss Osa Callen and key shots by Maxine DuVail and Martha Stocker.
July 4 death of Roy Winsler shocks Sioux Falls community. John Valentine appointed to state board of assessment and review. Large Moravia July 4th crowd. Rollie McDonough injured by premature fireworks blast. Fall Festival officers elected. July 18 Day family reunion in Ottumwa. Moravia public school offers free band instruction to 45 pupils. Hay barn fire on Harry Tisue farm July 16. August 8 Homecoming at Sconium. Paul Underwood no-hits Morgine Reds over Albia All Stars. August 15 Selbys return from California. Moravia Reds beat Ottumwa office team 7-2 for seventh straight win.
An aged local business proclaims its enduring role as the town’s oldest enterprise. Through its ink they chronicle youth, war, marriages, crimes, and triumphs, preserving the story of the place while remaining ever up to date.
Thirteen Moravia high school Class of 1927 members met at the Bert Turners home for a reunion and to honor Arthur Stanley of Nampt Idaho. Other attendees included Vera Bosak Ruth Hough and several others. The evening featured visiting guests and refreshments. The event noted plans to meet again in 1987 and highlighted local 4-H fair results, a fatal car crash near Ottumwa, and fall festival royalty races.
Sewal High School boys and girls basketball teams travel to Moravia on Thursday for two games. Sewal, a new local foe, has strong past showings and is viewed as capable this year. Moravia aims to extend momentum after wins over Mystic while Sewal’s coach Kenneth Blackman is Moravia kin. Referee Hartzell of Albia will officiate the 7:30 tip.
The Cotton Blossom singers from Piney Woods School Mississippi perform at Moravia United Brethren church this Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Admission is free but an offering will be taken.
The American Legion chapter will host a benefit party at the Legion hall on Monday evening the 13th. All men are invited to attend the event for community support and camaraderie.
A reader in Upland California writes to Moravia Union in January 1986 asking for more weather details from back home. The letter notes no bad weather in California, offers a $1.50 check for the paper, and wishes a Happy New Year.
About 30 farmers and Moravia merchants met Appanoose county supervisors to seek shaling of two short road segments west of Moravia into Monroe county. They cited a prior promise contingent on shared funds and county tax revenues. board pledged to move ahead once funds arrive, with work awaiting tax money.
Moravia Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a joint installation on January 14 at their hall with the Moulton installing staff in charge. All members urged to attend, and oysters will be served after the service.
J. A. Hoover, a Republican, becomes a new member of the Appanoose county board of supervisors, taking duties at noon Thursday January 2. He replaces Democrat J. A. Stamps. Other board members are Jos Gray and John Morrison, with Morrison elected chairman for 1936.
Last Saturday afternoon the Mo Ravia fire department was summoned to the Kingery residence after a fire alarm sounded. No fire was found as a stopped flue filled the house with smoke, mimicking a blaze.
Moravia residents are required by town ordinance to remove snow from their walks promptly after a snow storm. Cleaning them yourself is cheaper than town action. If the town clears a path, the charge is 14 cents per running foot. C. E. Winsler, Mayor.
A report notes Mrs Burl Stanley sustained an injury above the ankle with limited mobility and potential treatment. Separately, New Year’s Eve at Mr and Mrs Gus Luse’s home featured guests including Mr and Mrs Dale Caris and other couples as entertainment.
The Christian Ladies Aid elected officers at their last meeting. The new officers are President Mrs J Cowell Vice President Mrs Birdie Main Second Vice President Mrs Eugene Jordan Secretary Treasurer Miss Clara Trelan Assistant Secretary Mrs John Laws Reporter Mrs Eugene Jordan.
A joint ceremony in Moravia saw Masons and Eastern Star members install officers for 1936 at the lodge hall. Local residents Mrs. Selah Brown and Mrs. Frieda Mishler led the Stars and Masons respectively, with a program, social hour, and gifts to retiring officers. Guests included several Centerville residents and visitors from Wyoming, Oklahoma and Iowa City.
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the federal governments 2 percent billion dollar farm program the AAA by a 6 to 3 decision. The ruling declares Congress had no power to regulate farm output or tax processors to fund farmers, destroying all related payments and taxes though dissent argues for its aims.
The Moravia church enjoyed Arthur Stanley of Nampa Idaho delivering morning and evening sermons on Jesus the forgiving Christ and the progress of Christianity. Neal Johnson and Ellis assisted. John Laws led song service. attendees included Stanley’s mother’s sisters and the Van Dorins with their 60 week old son Louis.
The Wabash Railway Company announces free delivery and pick up on small shipments within Moravia corporate limits starting January 20. Customers should notify the agent when a shipment is desired and prompt service will be arranged.
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