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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
5
Local column mixed with humor and worry over sit-down strikes at General Motors and in-town incidents. Describes weather halting repairs, future bone breaks, and amusing slips on icy hills as residents recount sled rides, livestock chores, and odd poultry notes. Mentions a pending federal bank opening and a Dr Day prescription line.
Accidents from coast ing and skating parties continue. Quen tin Hudson was seriously hurt when a sled hit a fence post on the Merle Walter farm, suffering chest and wrist injuries. Billy Tracy was bruised and shook loose from a shoe and rubber. Gustaf Coulson also reported injured at a coasting party south of Iconiam Friday night.
Work on the Milwaukee bridges east of Moravia finished with the last span set last Saturday. Cleanup will take about a week, after which crews disperse except Foster as cleanup finishes. The project taxed many laborers, brought in outside workers, and provided local employment and economic benefit.
Farmers of Taylor township met at the Moravia Community Building Friday evening to discuss the Soil Conservation program for 1937 and elect the township committee. R. C. Wilson J. L. Dodd and Geo Hiatt named as the committee with Merle Walter as the alternate. Wilson will be the township's representative on the county committee. Other townships have not announced members yet.
County Treasurer W. J. Gordon warns auto and truck owners only a few days remain to obtain license and number plates. Delinquency penalties attach February 1. He notes only about one third of county auto owners have renewed by now.
W. T. Lemaster and daughter Mrs. Harley Tisue returned home Sunday night from Cheyenne Wyoming where they were called Monday of last week by the death of Mrs. O. H. Lemaster.
News reaches this town that Donald Reich son of Mrs Stella Reich has accepted a traveling salesman position with a large wholesale drug firm at Mummeapolis Mini It is noted for the community to hear of such career progress within the local Jewish community and home youth.
Notice of the Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association annual meeting at the Moravia Community Building next Saturday January 23 at 1:90 o clock. Election of two directors for two years. Manager C O Jones reports 1935 shipments: 24 railroad car loads and 10 truck loads of livestock totaling 831 hogs 196 cattle 242 calves 429 sheep 1697 head. patrons received 29868.86. 1936 shipments: 69 railroad loads 1 road by truck 3009 hogs 1731 sheep 345 calves 205 cattle total 5480. patrons paid 85810.25. manager’s commission 394658.
Moravia boys and girls basketball teams defeated Cincinnati rivals in a pair of close Southern Iowa Nine conference games last Thursday. Girls won 33 to 51 after a strong start, with Stocker and Burton scoring well. Moravia guards and Whitehead sparked the effort. Boys edged the Cincinnati lads 22 to 17 as Wilcox, Hellyer, and other Moravia players carried the attack, though fouls dinged the pace. The Greyhounds later fell to Ottumwa Catholic on the road, hampered by a large floor and slick footing, amid reports of improved play otherwise.
Fragmentary report from Des Moines last Thursday mentions a governor ceremony. A five member committee includes Ushvied Krasehe and Vuleos. House chamber participation noted. Senator yout Venterale and Representative CM McPatecidge also listed as council members with Moravian ties.
Word has been received that Mel Smith died in San Monica California. The notice from St. Suith reports the death and local vicinity details are incomplete.
A dinner menu lists Emwllopid chicken served with mashed potatoes nou wiedh beans pickles beets and coffee. The plate suggests a simple home style spread typical of a Friday meal in a historical setting.
Rev and Mrs B G Hankins celebrated their golden anniversary with a dinner for thirty relatives and an open house for 750 friends. Mr and Mrs Lyle Beery and daughters assisted, with seven church bouquets delivered. The Hankins previously lived in Moravia where he served as pastor.
An old fashioned Moravia Methodist church program will brighten Thursday evening with a cooperative supper at 7. Mrs H E Watts will lead an old fashioned school program featuring music by Miss Sherrard and Jim With One Tune Mrs Cody Luse. A spelling bee, debate on whether women work harder than men, and various musical and dramatic segments are included with several local names listed.
Kathryn Ketchum of Centerville was named secretary to state representative C M McFatridge and began work at the state house early this week. Each representative now has a personal secretary, whereas previously one secretary served two representatives.
Mrs F C Scott suffered a spine injury Monday after slipping on the ice. The incident caused her considerable distress. Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt and children of Knoxville visited her parents, Mr and Mrs E L Main, over the weekend.
The 1937 seniors of Moravia high school plan a stunt program at the school gym Monday evening January 25 to raise funds for the activity fund. Readable acts include Orchestra Mellerdrummer Style Show Skit Goin Somewhere Trumpet Solos Carl Bivin One Act Play Gratitude Negro Debate and a finale. Admission is 6 and 10 cents and families are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner of the Gardner Hatchery hosted hatchery operators from the eighth district and their families at a large gathering Monday evening. Attendees came from Indianola Winterset Knoxville Oskaloosa Corydon Lamont and Centerville. A cooperative supper followed by a brief business session and social time. The group will be entertained at Knoxville in February.
Town clerk K. Orelup announced a $540.60 state reimbursement from the treasurer to Moravia for funds tied up in the closed Moravia State Savings Bank. The payment debits the sinking fund, finalizing contributions to local bodies after the school received a prior check last week.
Monroe County two. Committees named soil conservation committees in Monroe County for 1937 were named in meetings last week. Mantua Arnold Anderson chairs with J Carl Johnson vice chair and William Sinclear third member, Herman Ligget alternate. Urbana E G Hawk chairs with I A Faber vice chair and W M Giltner third member with W U Willson alternate. Troy Tony Alndis chairs with John H Goode vice chair and Arthur Gillaspie third member with William N DeTar alternate. Union Gayhart Samuelson chairs with John Chance vice chair and Lloyd Dunkin third member with Clarence Bain alternate. Cedar Tom Barron chairs with Carl Maddy vice chair and Leo Beary third member with John Carr alternate. Frank a Henry Clark chair with Pb Coady vice chair and H R hichawien third member with H Jane alternate. Pleasant Charles Allen chairs with William Belzer vice chair and H R Shaft third member with Andrew Van Zook alternate. Guilford John Heffron chairs with Willuon Judge third member and Leo Flattery alternate. Blair Creek George Visser chairs with C A Dykstra vice chair and Scott third member with Walter Gardner alternate. Warner C Martin chairs with John Coarthill vice chair and FR sduttes A Bannam third member with Wol Murphy John McGrath third. Stndy na Vicie de Wildneet Jan Rei lute Lhe seuuly bran pea beth.
CG. S. Eggert of Centerville, chairman of the President's Ball committee, announces a January 30 dance at the Centerville Armory with proceeds aiding infantile paralysis. Thirty percent goes to the national committee for delivery to the President for Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. seventy percent stays locally. Ticket sales begin this week.
Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer had a narrow escape en route to Centerville when their car slid backward on an icy hill and plunged down a creek embankment. The vehicle struck a bridge bannister, tipped but stayed right side up, and the couple continued their journey unharmed.
Mr and Mrs J M Wright of Moravia celebrate their sixty first wedding anniversary with friends extending congratulations and best wishes for the future.
Miss Margie Drake and Hiatt Selby were married Monday night at First Methodist Church Ottumwa Iowa with Reverend Lancaster officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs R F Tomlinson, sister and brother in law of the bride. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Drake Unionville, Iowa, is a Moravia high school graduate now at Iowa Success School and a member of Alpha Kappa Phi. The groom, son of J J Selby Moravia, is a Moravia high school graduate also at Iowa Success School. They will reside at 1205 East Maple Street Ottumwa.
Mrs Jack Luse sustained injuries in a fall at her residence last Saturday. Reports note uncertainty over whether a bone was broken and describe the incident as taking place at home with limited details available.
Mrs Main says her son Chas Main fractured his arm several weeks ago in Kansas City while stepping down from a vehicle. The injury occurred after returning home from the Ras City visit with his brother Gis Main and other relatives.
Three films highlight the final classes of the year for men and women tonight at 7 30. Women view The Country Kitchen from Farmers Wife, showing a practical farm home kitchen design. Men see Dairy cattle and their selection and Food makes a difference summarizing prior lessons.
Irma Garner of Ames lectured on book binding and portfolio in Moravia last Tuesday, teaching 12 women. Two books were bound and 16 portfolios created, followed by a cooperative noon dinner. Follow-up meetings are planned.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Junior C. E. at 2:30 p.m. Senior C. E. at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. F. C. Scott, pastor.
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 a m with Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion after with sermon on The Hungry Shall Be Filled. 1 30 p m Christian Endeavor for youths. Song service and sermon on The Reality of Satan. Come and let us reason together. All are welcome. W J Hastie pastor.
Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10:40 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m with cooperative program at church. Upper and church events planned. Wesley Chapel morning service announced by Pastor Chas Ellis.
The brief lists Sunday events at Pearl Hiner School with a worship service at 9 45 and a 22 26 time noted. Superintendent Ralph Mhorting Hership is mentioned along with a preview and references to Epwerdi y Avbow cient dovalan.
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