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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
2
Community notices show residents ill at home and visiting relatives in Centerville Albia and Greentop. Birth announced for Charlotte Yvonne Gardner in Moravia. several families report travel, illnesses, and recoveries.
Mrs Gardner and Supt and Mrs W H Young attended events in Centerville. Kensington club members and guests enjoyed a dessert luncheon at D E Bishop home on December 29. Candles lit the festive room as Beulah Bishop sang solo and the Bishop sisters performed a Silent Night trio. Rook featured M K Blackman as first prize winner.
John Selby claims a new grandfather record after his granddaughter was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Howard Funkhouser of Davenport on Thanksgiving. On New Year’s Day Mr and Mrs Russell Gillaspie of East Moravia added an 8 pound grandson, James Allen. Selby seeks a prouder tale.
Mr. and Mrs. John Whicker entertained at supper Friday evening in honor of their son Bobbie Dean Whicker turning ten. Attending were his grandmother Mrs. Robb Lela Marie Davis and Max Whicker.
Mrs. D K Orelup hosted the Progressive club at her home with three bridge tables. Mrs. Chet Broshar won high score and Mrs. Rollie McDonough took bingo prize. Eleven members attended and enjoyed refreshments.
Former members of the It club gathered at Zell Callen's home last Tuesday for a cooperative dinner. Guests included Mrs. Chester Woodcock Mrs. Claire Spencer Mrs. William Steele Mrs. Tom Smith all of Albia and several others from the Hilton vicinity. The ladies spent the day visiting.
Representing Kirksville Missouri college, Jacquelyn Winsler daughter of Mrs Fanchen Winsler Ames Iowa, was among four students in a secondary education training program to attend the southeastern Iowa teachers training college meeting in Fairfield on January 6.
Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson were honored at a Tuesday party before moving to their new home five miles north of Chariton. About 80 friends and neighbors attended for an evening of games and refreshments.
Our ad promotes certified hybrids with replanting agreement priced from $2.50 to $6.60. Gardner Hatchery advertises a player piano and rolls with a $39 asking price before shipping to Waukesha. A piano viewing location is offered in Moravia and contact is Mrs Ray Stengler Route 6 Box 229A Waukesha Wisconsin.
Unionville notes show Rev Jas A Wilson presiding at the Appanoose County Ministerial Association meeting in Centerville. Unionville lodge 119 A F and A M held installation with Lloyd Large as Worshipful Master and Harry Dukes as installing marshal. Also reported are school gym events, club meetings, a postponed missionary meeting, a funeral in Bloomfield, and social visits.
Hazel College activity lists show residents and guests visiting E. G. Lincox, Mrs. Alva Pollard, BE. Lincox, Jep Lockman, and the homes of Homer King, Roger Gideon, and daughter across Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday evenings. Names include VanDorin Johnson Faber Whisler Lockman Boardman Roberts King Arnold.
A letter from H. L. Whicker of Lay Colorado renewing a subscription to the Moravia editor's paper. He comments on a lovely winter and encloses $1.60, dated January 1, 1940.
In memory of Jackson Luse who passed away January 6 1999. Dearest husband father and grandfather you left us and went to be with Jesus without a struggle. We are lonely and miss your cheery voice as we wait to meet you in our Heavenly home from Mrs. Jackson Luse and family.
A Iowa roundup recounts a heavy horse purchase in Alta, a 2000 pound Belgian, plus a skating death near Mason City and a dramatic alive rescue after a log rumor collapse. Other items note a thief stealing gifts from Belle Plaine, Lions canes for the blind, and a Montezuma driver chasing a rabbit at speed.
A gas pocket near a Raymond Greenwood farm ignited briefly as workers dug a well, though the gasoline feed line remained unfrozen. Wilbur Benedict near Casey reports a 30,000 to 90,000 year old tamarac wood from blue clay Nebraska drift. Kenneth Schultz of Postville finds three five dollar bills at the bottom of a keg of nails. West Des Moines Longfellow school becomes a casket factory site as McGuffey's lessons meet industry. Arnolds Park residents Shuck and Watson invent a cellophane frosty windshield shield.
State Conservation Commission officials warn that the critical period has arrived for Iowa's wildlife. Snow blankets the state making food and cover scarce. Sportsmen farmers and conservationists urged to provide nourishment and shelter, visit concentration areas, and clear snow to access feed such as corn cane sorgo waste grains and screenings free of noxious seeds.
From the ground and place some sort of cover over the food act that it will not be covered by snow. Artificial cover may be provided for use during periods of very inclement weather. Corn fodder brush grass or hay may be utilized in providing emergency cover for wildlife. Report any wild birds or animals in need of attention to local Conservation Officers. Officers run a winter feeding program with help from sportsmen farmers and organizations. Notify local officers or the State Conservation Commission Des Moines Iowa of suitable wildlife food materials.
Buell A. Williamson manager of the social security board field office Ottumwa says a field assistant will visit Albia January 19 to help or inform people about monthly benefits under the amended social security acts. The assistant will be at the post office in Albia.
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