Sunday School Roles and Everyday Reflections in Iowa
Readers share observations on gender roles in Sunday activities and daily life across Iowa. An elderly corn husking record by grandsons LaVerne and Dick Deheai, a valued diary by J. T. Hiatt, and a child Charles Johnson declaring he is not a baby add community color. The piece notes legislative talk on Old Age Assistance, a light snow spell, and snippets on manners and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hamilton
LaVerne
Dick Deheai
Monroe
Iowa
Hamilton
Two Birthday Celebrations for Horton Potta and Guse Luse
Mr and Mrs Guas Luse hosted an eight person dinner Sunday January 15 to mark the birthday anniversaries of Horton Potta and Guse Luse. The report notes a noble sentiment about work amid difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Guas Luse
Horton Potta
Guse Luse
Iconium Woman Narrowly Escapes Fall Into Cistern
Mrs. Will Free of Iconium barely escaped death when a cistern wall collapsed. She grabbed a peach tree and clung until help arrived. Mr. Free heard cries from the barn and rescued her. She sustained bruises and pain but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Free
Iconium
Woodwards Move to Torrington Wyoming and Sale
Harry Woodward announces closing out sale of livestock and farm machinery at the farm eighty miles northwest of Moravia on shale road next Tuesday January 24 starting at 10 a.m. He and his family plan to move to Torrington Wyoming to farm the Vernie Funkhouser acreage. Woodward will leave around February 1 while the family remains for the current school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Moravia
Woodward
Torrington
Wyoming
Vernie Funkhouser
Ronald
Clair
Roy Woodward
Ella Jean Woodward
Ifine
Interesting Program At PTA Meeting
An engaging PTA program at the school on Monday included talks by Mrs Rollie McDonough and Mr R L Brown titled Whats All The Shouting About and Stand Behind Your Child. Entertainment featured the Junior Band, Duane Veach on cornet, Mrs Wilbur Harris vocal, and a third grade play Mother Goose In Thrift Land. Mothers of third and fourth grade pupils served popcorn and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Mra
Rollie McDonough
R. L. Brown
Duane Veach
Wilbur Harris
Another Conference Tilt Slated Thursday
Two more exciting basketball games are planned for Thursday evening here Louilia girls vs Moravia and Corydon boys vs the Greyhounds. Corydon, a Southern Iowa Nine conference member, should provide a neat exhibition. Moravia and Corydon matches are often among the season’s best, with Moravia having previously held its own against Wayne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louilia Girls
Moravia Sextet
Corydon
Greyhounds
Southern Iowa
Moravia
Wayne County
Moravian visitors at Blakesburg Exelsior office
J T Day and Roscoe from Moravia visited Blakesburg Thursday evening and assisted at the Exelsior office. Roscoe is a Moravia Union employee and works on inotype machines. J T Day, formerly a jeweler in Heehae, now operates a jeweler shop in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesburg
Oravia
Rebekahs Lodge Guests Travel Gavel Presentation
Moravia Rebekah Lodge 404 hosts Rebekahs Marine Lodge No 27 of Cincinnati on Monday evening January 23. Members are urged to attend and bring a pledge as the traveling gavel is presented during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Lodge No
Cincinnati
Moravia
Hints to Correspondents Guide Reported by Local Paper
Guidance for readers on writing village notices and community items stresses clarity accuracy and complete sentences. It urges spelling out words using plain language and reporting who what where and when for every entry.
Commencement Speaker for Moravia Class of 1939 Named
Dr. Harold Lancaster pastor of the First Methodist Church in Ottumwa has been chosen as the Moravia high school class of 1939 commencement speaker. Officials hail his selection as highly regarded and fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lancaster
First Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Moravia
Lancaster
Oberlin Student to Join National Broadcast With Nadia Boulanger
Beulah Bishop a Oberlin College senior from Moravia joins 275 fellow students for a joint concert by the Oberlin Musical Union and the Oberlin Conservatory Orchestra directed by Mile Boulanger in Finney Chapel. Part of the program will be broadcast nationwide on NBC from 10 to 10 30 p m EST. The composer conductor is Mile Nadia Boulanger, making her second Oberlin appearance after directing a small group last year. Bishop sings in the Musical Union and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Ohio
Beulah Bishop
Oberlin College
Moravia
Oberlin Musical Union
Oberlin Conservatory
Mile
Nadia Boulanger
France
Finney Chapel
N. B. C. Blue
Flora Jones Celebrated At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs Flora Jones was honored with a surprise birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free Tuesday evening Sixty seven neighbors and friends attended and enjoyed an evening of socializing Refreshments included cookies coffee and Cool Aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Jones
Kenneth Free
Shower for Mrs Kaster at Mrs Matherly home
Mrs Orel Kaster was honored with a red and white kitchen shower at the home of Mrs Roy Matherly. Guests played games and refreshments followed after the honoree opened gifts. Attendees included Marie Cousing Vivian Perry Hazel Kaster Beatrice Watkins Helen Underwood DeLoris Long Ava Foster Mildred Anderson Lucy Laws Virginia Broshar and Mrs Anna Kaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Kaster
Roy Matherly
Marie Cousing
Vivian Perry
Hazel Kaster
Beatrice Watkins
Helen Underwood
DeLoris Long
Ava Foster
Mildred Anderson
Lucy Laws
Virginia Broshar
Anna Kaster
Progressive club buffet and bridge night at Tracy home
Mr and Mrs Von Tracy and Mr and Mrs Wm H Young entertained the Progressive club with a 6 80 buffet supper at the Tracy home Friday. After the meal bridge was played at five tables with Mrs H K Smith and George Winsler top scorers among women and men. Bingo followed with prizes won by John Veach George Winsler and ladies Lester Brain and Theo Miller. out of town guests were Mr and Mrs George Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Tracy
Wm. H. Young
Tracy
H.K. Smith
George Winsler
John Veach
Meadames Lester Brain
Theo Miller
O. E. S. Invited To Albia Meeting
Moravia members of the O. E. S. are invited to attend the installation of officers at Albia on Thursday evening January 19 at 7:80 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Albia
State meeting attendance by township chair man Mrs Dodd
Mrs John Dodd, township chairman of Taylor township, left Wednesday night to attend a Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Des Moines this week. Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped three hogs last Thursday and two cars of hogs Tuesday to the St Louis market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodd
Taylor Township
Wedneadgy
Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Co-Op
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association
St. Loula
Cincinnati Wins Thriller In Double Feature Showdown
The night featured two close games as Cincinnati clubs split. Moravia led early in the girls game but Cincinnati prevailed 88 to 80. In the boys contest an overtime decided the outcome after a 21 21 deadlock with Main delivering the pivotal free throw and Hunt sealing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adams
Cincinnati
Fred
Cincy
Moravia
Neve
J. Martin
Martha Stocker
Hinev
Évaning
Gdna Main
Hartzell
B. Burton
Main
Hunt
McDonough
Friday Dinner Menu Features Roast Pork Dinner
The menu lists roast pork with brown gravy, potatoes, and carrots. Nenawend bann wULee pickles and jelly are also noted for the meal.
Mrs Castles Verifies Advertising in Union Classifieds
Mrs Edna B Castles of Albia expresses enthusiasm for a advertising program in the Union classified column. The campaign yielded sales of her Moravian properties, the last sold last week to Wm Laws, including the residence on the south side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna B. Castles
Albia Ja
Union
Wm. Laws
Mrs Hastie Dies at Albia After 50th Anniversary
Mrs. W. J. Hastie, wife of Rev. W. J. Hastie former Moravia Church of Christ pastor, died at her Albia home at age 76. The couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held at the Albina Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hastie
Moravia
Mra. Hastie
Albina Church of Christ
Monroe Township 4 H Club Officers Named
The Monroe Township 4 H club organized on Wednesday January 11 and elected officers Ronald Woodward president Junior Allen vice president Troy Lockman secretary treasurer Gena Lathen historian reporter The advisor is K W Hur liman Members include Clell VanDorin George VanDorin Darrel Lemanter Mervin Ellison County agent Lineweaver of Albia attended the organization meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
4-H Club
Ronald Woodward
Junior Allen
Troy Lockman
Gena Lathen
K. W.hurliman
Clell VanDorin
George VanDorin
Darrel Lemanter
Mervin Ellison
Lineweaver
Albia
Normal Training Examinations This Week at Moravia
Normal Training Examinations set for January 18 to 20 at the Moravia school building conducted by Mrs. Fréd Blumenstock. Sessions include Psychology, Grammar, Geography, and Physiology with a two dollar entry fee allowing one attempt in each subject during January and May exams across junior and senior years. Fees for Normal Training and Uniform County certificates increased from one to two dollars by the forty seventh General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mra
Fréd Blumenstock
Forty-Seventh
General Assembly
Veteran Group Coop Supper Honors Woodwards at Legion Post
The Moravia American Legion Post and Auxiliary announce a cooperative supper and social at the Post Home next Monday evening January 28. The event serves as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches for a seven o clock supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia American Legion Post
Post
Harry Woodward
Chariton Couple Host Dinner for Wilda Hiatt Birthday
Mr and Mrs W H Hiatt of Chariton entertained at a seven o clock dinner last Friday evening in honor of their daughter Wilda Hiatt s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Keater Mr and Mrs James Nash Ernestine Stauber Leroy Roy and Guy Argo from Moravia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hiatt
Chariton
Wilda Hiatt
Mra
Leo Keater
Atton
Towa
James Nash
Moravia
Ernestine Stauber
Leroy
Roy
Guy Argo
Union Plea for Readers to Aid in News Coverage
The Union requests readers and friends to help publish more local news. Write items or call the local correspondent or Union office. Editors Mrs. J. W. Halden and Myra Charles welcome submissions big or small to expand home news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Myra
Charles
Coffin
Millers Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs 0 B Miller of near Brompton on the Blakesburg rural route will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Monday January 23 Friends and relatives are invited to call either Sunday or Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Brompton
Blakesburg
Missionary Group Studies India At United Brethren Church
Mrs. E. F. Ochler hosted the W. M. A. meeting last Friday at the United Brethren church with good attendance despite bad weather. Leader Mrs. Elsie Clester was absent. Mrs. Zike led. The group began studying India and her millions using the book Moving Millions, with discussion of the December Madras council’s implications. Three new members joined: Mrs. W. P. Davis, Mrs. Francis Oehler, and Mrs. G. L. Gollaher. Social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Ochler
United Brethren Church
Elsie Clester
Zike
M. K. Blackman
G. L. Gollaher
Mra
Eva Main
Fred Hammond
Z. C. Callen
W. P. Davis
M. K. Blackmen
India
International Missionary Council
Madras
John Dille
A. C. Main
Francis Oehler
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Sim Howell at Broshar home
Mrs Sim Howell praised at a Saturday afternoon pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Charles Broshar and Miss Vera Easter. The event featured social time and Chinese checkers with guests including Mrs Lloyd Brown, Mrs Bert Turner, Mrs Thelma Lyse, Mrs Wilbur Johnson, Mrs Dayton Dotson, and Mrs Harley Ashby. Those unable to attend sent gifts from Mrs Virgil Easter, Mrs Ray Harris, and Mrs Richard Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broshar
Vera Easter
Broshar
Sim Howell
Lloyd Brown
Bert Turner
Thelma Lyse
Wilbur Johnson
Dayton Dotson
Harley Ashby
Virgil Easter
Ray Harris
Richard Harp
Church Services Announced for Sunday and Week
Sunday School at 10 with M K Slackman as superintendent. Worship at 11 in U P C E U at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. Aid meeting Wednesday afternoon. Choir practice Saturday at 7 30. Appanoose County Praise and Prayer Circle holds monthly service Sunday at 2 50. Rev Luther W Childs of Centerville Baptist to speak. United Brethren church services welcome all.
Methodist Church Services and Father and Son Banquet
The Methodist Church lists services including Morning Worship at 11:00 and Evening Worship at 7:30 with a sermon on Religious Quitters and a Wesley Chapel service at 9:30. A Father and Son Banquet is planned for Friday night January 27 featuring an arranged program. tickets are advised and boys may be borrowed if needed to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Methodist Church
Gardner Hatchery renamed Gardner & Son Hatchery
Wm. Gardner and his son Marvin Gardner form a partnership to run the operation formerly known as Gardner Hatchery. The firm, long established and expanding, now takes orders for early custom hatched chicks due about February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Marvin Gardner
Gardner Hatchery
Gardner & Son Hatchery
Woodward Family Feted by S S Class Farewell
The United Brethren Sunday School Golden Links class held a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and their son and daughter as they prepare to move to Wyoming. The evening featured a spelling contest musical numbers and Chinese checkers. The class gift was presented by teacher Mrs Zell Callen. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
United Brethren Sunday School
Harry Woodward
Wyoming
Karl Hurliman
Charley Johnson
Theo Miller
Zell Callen
Birthday Surprise for Charley Johnson and Foglesong
Forty guests gathered Friday evening at the Johnson home to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of Charley Johnson and O. T. Foglesong. The group enjoyed games and refreshments throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Johnson
O. T. Foglesong
Johnson Home
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Cay
J. T. Hiatt
Hiattsville
Charles Johnson
M. H. Johnson
Woodwards
PTA
Compliments
Rebekahs
Ottumwan
Beulah
Mrs. Kaster
T Alison
Martin
Stickler
McElderry
Olten
Ooser
Sampson
Roger
Brackett
Hiatt
Newley
Morgan
C of. Johnson
G McCrory
Coltrain
Smith
Whitehead
E. Burton
Hellyer
Hun
Glascock
M.E
Wulee
Will
Mrs. Sim Howell
United Brethren
Methodist Episcopal R. L
Gardner & Son
S. S
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