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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
3
A collage of vintage vignettes covers traditional healing in India as a physician guided treatment, a Wisconsin toll note on drinking and accidents, a world endurance saxophone claim, a satirical geometry Bible lesson about good and evil, and a statistic touting U.S. automobile abundance in 1930s context.
Verus Holliday won Anadarke's Most Useful Citizen by popular vote out of 1078 ballots while B W Hammert placed second. The Lagion Auxiliary activist will receive a plaque at the chamber of commerce meeting supplied by the Daily News, honoring two years of charity shows and community work.
We extend thanks to neighbors and friends for kind deeds and sympathy during our mother Mrs Belle Hallyer illness and death. Signed by Mrs W H Seimeler Mrs De and Mrs Walter Repert.
The P T A will meet Monday January 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. The program includes the beginners band dramatization Point for Parents a vocal solo and a talk by John Miller of Albia.
Moravia high school basketball went 3–3 last week with the boys beating Seymour and Albia 4-H while falling to Centerville. the girls split wins and losses, beating Exline but losing to Seymour and Centerville. Upcoming games include Friday at Attica.
Mrs D F Hiner Mary E Main daughter of John and Sarah Main was born November 12 1848 in Ripley County Indiana and died January 5 1934 at her home in icom Iowa She moved to Iowa at age six settled near Salem church married D F Hiner December 1869 They had three children Linsie Rose and George She survived by five sons Lyman Charles Milo Lew and Mrs Hooger Coulson jail of Moravia and Mrs Barney Harnl of Upland California Funeral services were held June 14 at the icom M E church with Rev Bouton and Rev Zerbe Burial was in Salem cemetery.
The list shows a dinner menu including fried chicken with brown gravy mashed potatoes parsnips macaroni and tomato, hot beverages and condiments as part of a community meal. Mrs A E fucker of Centerville visited Morniig with friends Monday afternoon.
Benjamin Franklin Fisher longtime Monroe county farmer died January 10 1934 at his daughter Mrs Frank Selak’s home near Albia after helping with butchering He was 64 years old Born November 27 1869 in Monroe county he spent his life there Survived by wife three daughters Floyd Bates one sister and one brother four grandchildren and many friends Funeral held at Hilton church January 12 officiated by Rev Luther Childs with burial at Selection cemetery
The Women Missionary Association of the United Brethren church met with Mr Zell Callen on Friday afternoon with Mrs Caller as leader. The program included remarks on prayer in times, songs Sweet Hour of Prayer and What a Friend We Have in Jesus, a personal prayer answered by Mrs Boston, a leader talk, and intercessory prayers. After the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess.
Willie Milleman, a CWA Mo ravia whale project worker, lost his pocketbook with his week’s pay and small change, presumed in Moravia. He offers a reward for its return, trusting an honest finder to restore the property.
William Irvin Gilmer aged four died Monday night at home of his parents near Brompton from pneumonia. Born October 18, 1929, he passed away January 15, 1934. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Wm Martin Giltner, brother Thomas Martin, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Irvin Smith, paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Giltner, great grandmother Mrs Jane Hoops, and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev Orville Morgan from the Smith Giltner home. Burial in Oak View Cemetery Albia.
Five years back Moravia Union recalls W. E Gardner and esposa celebrating their golden wedding anniversary at their son Wm Gardner's home on January 16. Martha Hobley Anderson died at her niece G Dara's Abia home on January 10. New sweat suits bought for high school boys basketball from funds raised by sport fans and others. Temperatures had fallen below zero most nights that week prior to the 16th.
Twenty five years ago Moravian merchants held a voting contest with eight winners. Pearl Mounts,Ferie Alle m, Mrs. O C Main, Mia, Eddie Main, Retus Campbell, Ermyn Coltrain, Gladdis Reich, and Mary DuVall were the first eight. A Moravia notice reports births in Hiattstown: a son born to Mr and Mrs W A Rose and a son born to Mr and Mrs Frank.
Co-Operative Marketing Association schedules its annual meeting at Moravia City Hall on Thursday afternoon January 18 at 2 o clock. The agenda includes usual annual business and the election of two directors.
The Moravia and Rezekah lodges marked the Odd Fellowship founding in the United States with a Tuesday evening program at the local lodge hall. A Centennial oration honored Thomas Wildey, the movement’s founder, followed by a Junior Band performance and a social hour with refreshments.
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Margaret R Beaty Sharp a former Appanoose county resident and grandmother to Mrs Zell Callen of Albia died at her Springfield Missouri home early Saturday aged 96. Surviving relatives include J B Sharp of Centerville and Anna Clair Spencer of Albia. She moved with her family to Mora via Iowa as a child and joined Cumberland Presbyterian church. She married Francia Marius Sharp on March 30 1864. eight children survive. Funeral at Sparta Presbyterian Church with Rev Honn officiating, burial in Sparta cemetery.
The fifth annual community father and son banquet will be held at the Iconium M. E. church this Friday evening January 19. The Ladies Aid Society will serve the banquet dinner for the two Iconium churches the Christian and Methodist. The tentative program includes community singing and speeches by Toastmaster Fred Tarr and local leaders. The menu features roast chicken with noodles and dressing, mashed potatoes, baked apples, fruit salad, cake, bread, butter and coffee.
The Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped a truck load of hogs to the St. Louis market on Monday night and a load of cattle the following Tuesday night, signaling active distribution to regional buyers.
In the church notice, Pastor W. T. Boston invites all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M. A. Johnson. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features the sermon The Lost Power of the Church. Young People’s Service at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:20 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at the parsonage. Come with us and we will do thee good.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to worship. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 10 30 a m at Wealey and Behrons pastorates. Morning worship at 11 a m and 9 30 a m respectively with sermons and Epworth League leadership. Evening service at 7 30 p m with W H M S meeting at 2 30 p m Wednesday, visit the Parsonage for prayer meetings.
The notice lists services at Teonium Circuit Teonium on Sunday with morning worship at 10 and 21 a.m. and a space jial magic by the choir. It also covers Young Peoples meetings, banquets, joint services, and Epworth League events across multiple churches including Pearl River Fairview Hilton and First Community. Readers are urged to attend Sundays and invite neighbors.
The usual birthday dinner was held at the H. W. Potts home Monday January 15 marking the birthday anniversaries of H. W. Potts and G. E. B. Luse. They once proposed January 16 as a national holiday but the request failed. Attendees included G. E. Luse and son Gerald H. W. Potts Mra. Vono Jonea T. J. Luss and daughter Ed oo May and others including Joe Mertin and C. O. Jones.
Wanted male to operate a Conoco service station on highway No 40 Moravia Iowa. Requires certain capital. Railroad opportunity for interested parties. For definite details write J G Schleier Continental Oil Co Albia Iowa itp
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