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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
3
An elderly narrator recalls growing up in Moravia and neighboring towns revealing how locals locate and name places. He recounts a Decorah visit, meets a Waukon acquaintance, and recalls U G Smith’s hire in 1021 or 22, noting long-ago town changes including roads, schools, and churches.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar and daughter Judith of Centerville hosted a 6 o'clock Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Kerl Hurliman and son Richerd Mr and Mrs George Winsler and daughter Georgianna joining, along with Mr and Mrs Paul Broady.
Mrs. Nell Utterback will be installed as noble grand of Moravia Rebekah lodge at the order s annual induction ceremonies in the lodge hall next Monday evening. She will succeed Mrs. Doris Pennington with other officers installed including Mrs. Clella Anderson vice grand and Mrs. Luemma Palmer secretary. In charge will be Mrs. Lula Everman district deputy president and her staff from Annalodge of Centerville. Rebekahs asked to bring covered dishes and sandwiches for refreshments following the ceremonies.
Holien Tisue and Max Stober wed in a private ceremony October 19, 1940, at Grant City Iowa. The service was at the minister’s home with Rev. J. Hubert Wabben officiating. Bride wore blue with white satin blouse. they reside in Centerville Peterson apartments.
The senior class schedules an ice skating party for Monday January 13 at 7 30 PM at Foster venue.
A voice from beyond the blockade and oceans brought Christmas greetings to Mrs. John Lovell and her children in Ottumwa. Capt. John Lovell, connected with the United States embassy in Berlin, spoke via wireless then telephone, reaching Ottumwa after a 5000 mile journey with four thousand miles no wires. The call arrived at 2:15 p.m. local time, four days after Christmas despite his note of a Christmas Day call.
The Gardner Hatchery completed a 32,000-eye capacity incubator on Friday, expanding total capacity to 47,000 eggs. The electric machine replaces a unit in service for 11 years and will aid the 1941 hatching season starting in about 10 days, said Mr. Gardner.
Moravia’s basketball squads opened the New Year with one win and three losses. The boys lost to Lovilia 28 to 12 and to Hiteman 87 to 28, while the girls fell to Lovilia 32 to 26 but defeated Hiteman 37 to 25. Jean Eakins sparked Moravia’s girls in the second period as they narrowed the halftime gap. The Hiteman boys pulled away early, leading 18 to 10 at intermission and finishing nine points ahead.
The Methodist group lists a Wednesday menu featuring chicken loaf with apple rings mashed potatoes gravy parsnips green beans lettuce salad pickles and pie with coffee for dessert.
Mrs. John Dodd speaks to the 20th Century club on democracy tracing its roots from ancient Greece to America. The talk warns against neglect of the democratic heritage and notes how totalitarianism rose in France and Germany while freedom remains protected by voting and religious liberty.
The WSCS of the Methodist church held its monthly meeting at president Mrs. M. McFatridge's home on Tuesday afternoon December 31. The session opened with prayer and scripture, followed by minutes and treasurer reports. Mrs. R. L. Brown led a program reviewing Methodist Missions in a World Aflame and Christman Home Making, with devotions by Mrs. Paul Brosar and a service of dedication. Twenty members attended with visitors Mrs. Megrew and two daughters, and Mrs. Wolford.
H. K. Smith will resume his post as editor and publisher of The Moravia Union on February 1. He recently repurchased the paper from Finley McGrew after selling it a little over a year ago. The McGrews plan to announce their future plans soon.
Tran J. Walter last week took over the Pure Oil Co station here succeeding Lowell B. VanDorin. He came from Unionville and will operate a shoe and harness shop with the service station. He and his wife moved into the VanDorin house. VanDorin and family left for Leroy to make their home.
The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs Stella Carter on Tuesday afternoon. Roll call was current events. The program featured talks on Totalitarian Government Democratic Government Naturalization Laws and Our Alien invitation.
Charles Warner son of William and Sarah Warner born April 24 1859 on an Eddyville farm died December 26 1940 at age 81. He married Jennie Long December 4 1880 and lived at Smoky Hollow then southwest of Blakesburg where they ran a general store about 30 years ago. He is survived by 14 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren a brother E D Warner three sisters and a step sister. Funeral at Knedler Funeral Home Blakesburg conducted by Rev. Berneking with burial in Blakesburg cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Albert Veach hosted the ETC club gathering on Thursday evening. The group played rock at five tables with Lee Hiatt earning high score. Guests included Mrs Karl Hurliman and Mrs Paul Broshar. assisting hostesses were Mrs A O Main and Mrs George Firkins.
Relatives and neighbors gathered at the Wm. Reeves home Friday evening to bid farewell before the Reeves move to a new home near Sedan. The gathering included Bert Shew Charley Ejlin Bert McKern Lloyd McDanel Lyn Hilton and others. Small gifts were exchanged and attendees wished the Reeves family success in their new residence.
Class 9 of the Methodist Sunday school held its annual watch night meeting last Tuesday evening. After a 7 o'clock cooperative dinner, games were played and a program was presented. All old officers were re-elected, and Mrs. Fred Blumenstock was chosen for a second assistant teacher.
The Double 8 club members and husbands held a New Year's Eve watch party at Mr and Mrs C C Coulson home with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra assisting. Prizes were won by Mrs Bert Turner and Karl Hurliman. Hostesses served darity refreshments.
A midnight blaze gutted Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Blackman’s home with an estimated loss of 4500 dollars. Neighbors from across the alley alerted occupants and helped salvage a feeder chest and a few items as flames spread through living and dining rooms. Fire suspected to originate from faulty wiring. wind hampered efforts, insurance partly covered the loss.
Mr and Mrs M K Blackman thank Moravia friends and neighbors for kindness and favors offered during and after the fire at their home.
Funeral services for William H Callen aged 83 were conducted at 2 p m Wednesday at the Iconium Methodist church. He died Tuesday morning at his daughter Mrs Earl Woodcock's Newton home after long illness. Burial followed in Iconium Cemetery.
Four one act plays postponed by bad weather will be shown at the school next Tuesday evening. The Powers That Be The Auction Dregs Re Hearens and The Villain Failed Again comprise the lineup with speech class members in the casts.
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