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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
5
This column by H E S reflects on the year of column writing and the quirks of January 1937 weather in Iowa. It touches on chain letters, postal humor, a local dog show, a highway mishap, and a Moravia square event, preserving small town images and local wit.
A prolonged sleet storm blanketed this vicinity with four to six inches of ice and snow. Travel was hazardous as trains derailed and roads iced over. After the storm, packed crust enabled some vehicle travel but conditions remained dangerous.
Attendance at the last evening school session was encouraging despite bad weather. A short joint session will begin each meeting, ending with refreshments. Jan 18 features music, a reading, recitations, and group singing. men discuss Raising Calves, women Meats and Meat Cookery. Jan 20 topics are Dairy Cattle Diseases for men and Fruits and Vegetables for women, with two film reels on Dairy Cattle and the Golden Orange. Visual Instruction Service of Iowa State College provides the films and announcements will follow through the school children.
The Rev C L Eilis will travel to Blakesburg Thursday to conduct the funeral for Mrs J W Warner who died at a hospital in Iowa City Monday.
C M McFatridge departed Sunday morning for Des Moines to attend the 47th General Assembly of Iowa as representative from Appanoose County. The sessions opened Monday morning.
The readable parts discuss increased duties and rising costs affecting margins, amid mentions of kidnapping and a murder involving a Mattson lad. The rest is garbled, making precise details and names unclear while signaling a crime context and public reaction.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Johnson of Unionville were conducted Friday at 2 p m at the Methodist church with Rev Mott Sawyers officiating. She died at St Joseph hospital in Centerville Wednesday. Burial followed in Unionville cemetery.
Ottumwa Milwaukee road chief W G Bowen and company officials met Moravia town council to discuss placing an electric crossing bell at the Milwaukee crossing by the school. The railroad would cooperate but urged state highway commission funding. The commission has funds for such projects, and the bell would reduce whistle noise while protecting motorists. Local officials and residents have pressed for action.
Mrs Harry Tisue suffered a broken limb when she slipped on ice at the Tisue farm home north of Moravia Monday morning. She was taken to the hospital for an x ray and then returned home where she is resting as comfortably as could be expected.
A freak accident at the local Wabash yards near Hiatt crossing derailed two freight cars behind the engine. The cars drifted about 150 feet off the rails but were quickly realigned in five minutes as they followed wheel tracks back onto the rails with no further trouble.
C E Tucker notes light snow in the Dakotas on January 4 with surrounding areas facing snow, high winds, and blocked roads and rail lines. He encloses remittance for the subscriptions of Mrs A E Tucker O K Day and himself.
Moravia Rebekah and Oud Fellow installing staff installed officers in Myalton Monday evening. Deputy president was Mre. 2. B. Johosen and deputy grand master Bert Turner presided as officers were installed.
Masons announce a second degree work at Unie hall of Lidge No 52 on a certain evening in January. Members are urged to attend as leadership invites all to participate in the Masonic ceremony and degree presentation.
Manford McCoy joins St. Louis and San Francisco railroad as first class machinist in Springfield Missouri shops. He previously held the job here years ago. Mrs. McCoy and son will visit to manage farming affairs while he decides on continuing in Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burna will assist with farm tasks. The McCoys have lived on the Halley farm north of Moravia for several years.
Moravia boys suffer a 38 to 10 defeat at Lovilia while Moravia girls fall 26 to 21. The Moravia girls led 10 5 after one quarter and 13 12 at halftime but faded late as Lovilia dominated the second half. The Lovilia team led throughout and the doubleheader was the locals first game since vacation with Cincinnati to visit Thursday night for a boys and girls twin bill.
Alyene seeks rent or payment for buildings in Morevii known as the Giltner buildings. Undersigned L. H. Beery mayor of Muruvia states authority from the Appunsose county board of supervisors to rent these buildings and collect rental fees.
Mr and Mrs WW W Tracy of Iowa City announce a Wednesday visit for an initiation event at the University. Tracy has been ill recently but is improving. Dade Halisons and Claudmother Mis Rute Rugery are also mentioned in relation to family activities and attendance.
Julia Ann West daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lippert born June 7 1854 near Ash Grove Iowa died January 4 1837 at daughter s home in Torin age 82 years 8 months 27 days married Miller West October 3 1876 five children live in Iowa and Arkansas survived by one sister Mary Wuttes Fayeteville Arkansas and Lippert family members.
Allerton citizens will vote February 3 to reconsider the bond issue for a proposed waterworks plant. A petition with 108 signatures prompted the council to set another election, amid confusion on issues and doubts about federal involvement. The PWA would provide about 24000 dollars, forty five percent of costs, as an outright gift.
Moravia high school announces resumption of home basketball games Friday night after a multiweek vacation. Cincinnati high school teams will provide strong competition, having a history of stellar matchups. Girls and boys teams from Cincinnati are noted leaders, and ratings suggest they continue in form this season. Admission remains 15 and 25 cents, with rural eighth graders admitted free with a signed teacher statement.
Unionville Lodge No. 119 A F and A M and Carmel Chapter No. 126 C E 3 held a joint installation Thursday evening January 7 with 8 N Parks as installing officer and H L Dukes marshal for the Masons. Officers installed included Paul Davis as Worshipful Master Claud Underwood Junior Warden L E Ransom Senior Deacon A B Dukes Junior Deacon Hale Hicks secretary O A Tweedy treasurer N L Harrington Senior Steward P A Bair and other officers. Ruth Allen conducting marshal Ruby Underwood and Belle Andrews as Worthy Matron and Patron L E Ransom and Myrtle Harrington as associate officers. Numerous guests attended and a reception followed with refreshments to close the evening. Additional Unionville items noted names Addear Miller and others spending time with relatives.
Several accidents marred recent icy fun as youths coasted and skated in Elm Hollow area. A five passenger toboggan crashed through barbed wires, injuring Herbert Johnson and others lightly. Hilly Tracy fainted after a head impact, remained briefly unconscious and missed school a portion of the week.
Moravia Independent School secretary Chester Broshar announced a state treasurer payment from the state sinking fund to restore the district’s deposit in the liquidated Moravian State Savings Bank. The sum was slightly over 183,100, with the town of Moravia expected to receive 540.60 for its deposit within days.
A local dinner menu lists chicken pie mashed potatoes turnips pickles biscuits butter pie and coffee. Neighbors and friends including Mr and Mrs Paul Devis were evening guests then left Sunday for Seattle to transfer for work. Unionville Farm Bureau Ladies plan January meeting January 18 with Mrs JP Ball. Mrs Elsie Cook leads a group. MBE Ladies Aid hosts a silver tea January 26 at Mr and Mrs LR Cook with conveyance provided for attending ladies. John Pomiin of Ottawawa visited his father C M Yomlus. Other notes mention Mrs Claus Johnson guests at her parents home Mer and Mrs Wilk Wood. Floyd Wood returning from Excelsior Springs for medical care. Addie Hull filling in during Mary’s absence. Ruth Stanley Be and others referenced in distant notices.
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