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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
3
A cluttered Moravia column records community tidbits from Warren Aquizona, Austin Jay Jr. contribution, MacFatridge family chatter, and local shop news. It mentions a Mexican calendar poster, Odd Fellows revelry, a Norose canine, and a Moravia merchant update, ending with a reflective verse on effort and skill.
Moravia Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges were installed in a joint program at the I O O F hall. District installing staff from Moulton led the ceremony with Deputy Grand Master Will Kreigemeir and Deputy President Mrs Kreigemeir, followed by a luncheon, games, and music as a large crowd attended.
Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart were summoned to Drakesville by the illness and death of his mother Mrs Elizabeth Bogart Thatcher who died Tuesday. They spent Saturday night at the Thatcher home.
Moravia high school cage teams resume home schedule Thursday at 7:30 p.m. facing Cincinnati clubs in a conference doubleheader. Both squads aim to build on solid seasons. girls have won most games, while boys show strong form. Remaining Moravia home games include Corydon on Jan 19 and Jan 20, with girls on Jan 26.
A Legion card party is announced to be held at the Legion Home on Monday evening January 16. A general invitation is extended to all men who wish to attend.
A fragment shows a dinner menu including cabbage Carmel dumplings and whipped desserts. It mentions hot rolls coffee jelly and a list of items likely from M. E. Friday’s menu, with references to en frames and Wick EON. The readable portion highlights cabbage dumplings and whipped desserts among beverage and bread courses.
A reflective quote attributed to James G. Moran frames his approach to life and work. He emphasizes doing meaningful tasks with the tools available, rather than adhering to fame or status, underscoring a practical, enduring ethic.
The lowegian editor lauds C. M. McFatridge of Moravia as Appanoose county’s prior representative. The piece notes he was a Democrat in the house, nonpartisan in approach, favoring economy and constituents’ interests, despite defeat to a popular opponent last year.
The next Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be held at the school Monday evening January 16 at 7 30 o clock. The program includes Cornet solo by Duane Veach What's All the Shouting About Mrs Rollie McDonough solo by Mrs Wilbur Harris Mother Goose in Thrift Land by the third grade Stand Behind Your Child by Mrs L Brown Music by the Junior Band. After the program a committee from the third and fourth grade mothers will serve refreshments.
Martha Stocker a Moravia High star forward has been named as forward on the all county team by M Poffenberger of Centerville. Stocker was selected to the all county team last season and is completing her last year of Moravia High.
The Neil Creamery and produce station, active in the Karso building for a year, was discontinued at the start of the year. Equipment was moved to Albia. Local manager H. D. Cooper will relocate his family to Albia after quarantine ends for scarlet fever.
Mrs Celeste Hyland 64 died Friday January 6 at the home of her alator and brother Belle and John Andrews in Unionville Iowa She had been an invalid for eight years and was active in Methodist church work Friends mourn her passing She had no children Funeral services were held at the Unionville home Sunday at 2 pm Rev J A Wilson officiating The body was taken to Oswego Illinois for burial
A surprise dinner at Mrs. Lloyd McCrorys home honored Mrs. Harry McCrorys birthday. Those present at noon included Mrs. Lloyd McCrory, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCrory, Francea Lee, Mrs. Kate Rogers, Alva Rogers, and Mrs. Anna Sabre. Afternoon visitors were Mrs. Sarah Tague, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eaton and daughter Sarah Louise of Ottumwa. Mrs. Ed Main left for Knoxville to stay with her daughter Mrs. Forrest Hiatt. She then went to Rochester Mayo Hospital for examination and treatment.
Jackson Luse a lifelong resident of the Moravia area died at his home Friday morning after months of failing health. He was 83, survived by his wife and six sons, with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 8 at the Main Station Fairview Methodist Church, Rev. Rowe officiating.
Cox daughter Alice B. Cox and Oral E. Kaster son of Mrs Anita Kaster united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Moulton on Saturday afternoon December 91. Rev E W Frohardt performed the ceremony. They will reside in Moravia with many friends offering congratulations and best wishes.
Terry Winsler has been chosen to play a part in The Question of Morality a one act comedy by the College Players Organization on the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College campus in Kirkaville Mo January 19 officials announced via the college news bureau
County Superintendent of Schools L. E. Johnson was elected secretary-treasurer at a Mining Camp schools meeting in Des Moines. The group forms an association to push favorable mining camp school legislation and seeks a sufficient winter reappropriation to meet needs.
Caviches Bible School begins at 10 a.m. with Irene Main as superintendent. Communion at 10 50 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p.m. Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday afternoon. Pastor BT Evans presides.
United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M K Blackman as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. P C B U at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:80 p.m. Aid meeting Wednesday dinner at noon, practice Friday 7:80 p.m. W M A meets with Mrs Ochler Friday afternoon. Night service deemed a success. next on April first. Communion Sunday morning. Pastor T J Zike extends cordial invitation.
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, with 9:30 a.m. service at Wesley Chapel, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League, and 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. The morning sermon theme is Ridera for Two Thousand Horses citing 1 Kings 18 28. The message warns that scientific power brings both aid and danger in modern times.
The Luse family extends thanks to friends for assistance sympathy and floral offerings in their time of sorrow.
Sherman West was named chairman of the board of supervisors in Appanoose County at the organizational meeting. The Moravia Union will discontinue the ready print feature and shift to more home printed pages starting with this issue due to a price hike from the Des Moines syndicate. The publisher notes subscribers value home news most and plans not to raise rates, aiming for at least six pages most weeks and no less than 28 pages as demand allows.
Moravia swept Blakesburg last Friday as girls won 35 to 17 and boys 38 to 27. Stocker fouled out after scoring 12, while Hiner led Moravia with 10. Woodward, Weidman, and Walker fouled out in a ragged defensive contest. both teams produced solid play despite fouls. Box score noted and Englewood resident Mrs. Earl Clark will visit Ottumwa after Sunday stay with Hawks and Wilsons.
The report notes a friendly league Bible game between Iconium and Hilton with Hilton edging out the opponents by a narrow margin. Epworth League activities and Sunday services are listed, with road conditions affecting plans and Sunday School times at 9 am and at Hilton led by Dallas McGinnis.
Class Number 8 of the M E Sunday School led by G T Harn will sponsor a Father and Son banquet in the church basement Friday Evening Jan 27. The event is open to all people in the community. The decision followed a class party at Mr and Mrs C M McFatridge home attended by about forty. The evening began with a covered dish supper at 6 30 followed by a Pep talk by Rev R L Brown and various games.
A Sunday January 8 gathering at Hilton celebrated Surprise Thera with family members present. Attendees included R. L. Smith and wife with son Stanley of Knotville, Harold and wife with daughter Donna of Bussey, Lew Davia and wife with sons A. B. and Arma of Marysville, Mrs. Geet and brother Howard of Knoxville, Merle of Bussey, and Mildred Aloise Cridle from Hiattaville.
Former Moravia Methodist minister Rev. B. G. Hankins has suffered a stroke on Christmas Day and his current condition is not yet known. Hankins now resides in Mt. Pleasant. C. A. Woodcock traveled from Des Moines earlier in the week to visit relatives and friends.
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