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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
3
The church urges unity through shared worship and fellowship. Our C. E. Service at 6 30 p m draws young people, with a recent party at the church enjoyed by many, including a free oyster supper. Bible School at 10 a m Sermon 11 a m G and S 6 30 p m Evening service 7 50 p m. Minister D Winfield Thompson invites all to attend.
Sunday activities include Morning Worship at 11 a.m with choir music and Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m led by a Chinese young person. Miss Berniece Murphy reported a good meeting and strong attendance despite heavy rain. Evening services at 7:30. Ladies Aid held a full day meeting last Wednesday. Next all day meeting will include a church wood aswing by the men. Hoy Scouts raised 12.26 at an oyster supper and plan Tenderfoot tests this week. Fairview and Hilton groups hold services and banquets. Mother and Daughter Banquet soon. Father and Son Banquet first week in February. Zevbe is pastor.
M E church notes list Sunday School at 104 and Epworth League at 0 30 p m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 39 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 40. Friday dinner from 11 to 1 o'clock led by B G Hawkins, pastor.
Menu lists baked chicken with oyster dressing mashed potatoes gravy creamed tomatoes apple rings jelly pickles and coffee as part of the meal.
Moravia High School outplayed Eddyville in two games Friday night at the local gym. In the opener Moravia II scored 29 to Eddyville’s 12, then Moravia won the second contest 38 to 6 as Eddyville managed only two field goals and two free throws. Referee Astle warned players for rough play during the second game.
In memory of C L Waghop who passed eleven years ago today on January 22. The Waughop family and friends reflect, while Alpin visitors and neighbors say farewell. W C Dory James Reich visit as Hiatt family plans to move to Albia this week for new home and job duties in Monroe County.
One of the fastest games of the season is expected Friday evening as Russell High School faces Moravia High School Lasketeers. Locals must stretch their record of no home losses. Dope sheet notes the Vinitova process this year with a rapid approach. 7 46 is the hour.
C H Gilbert of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports in Mardin County that last year’s warehouse loans are fully settled with no loss to the lender. Nearly three quarters of a million bushels have been warehoused and only a single small loss occurred, due to a minor interest adjustment. The program secures loans, aids orderly marketing, and helps credit, avoiding dump when markets are flooded.
The M. H. S. News notes the elimination rounds in the Oratorical and Humorous divisions of the Home Declamatory Contest to be held Thursday January 23 with the top four from each division advancing to the February 7, 1980 main event. Contenders in Oratorical include Ardis Callen, Barrett Coffin, Dorothy Davis, Josephine Forter, John Johnson, Homer Minnick, Clarence Sheldon, and Harris Stafford. in Humorous, Adna Burns, Genevieve Carter, Tonald Darby, Norman Firkins, Dale Harrison, Lucile Coltrain, Harry Jennings, and Vera Easter. Dramatic entries are listed as not speaking in elimination. Previous winners and notes on past contests are mentioned, along with a call for a large turnout and support.
A report notes 118 students at the high school with commendable grades. Luelle Coltynin, a sophomore, earned A grades in all subjects this term. Seven students achieved an overall B average, including Arlene Dodd Ruby Whitehead Norma Lee Firkins Harris Stafford Maurine Smith Leona Kasler Veril Layte Russell Johnson.
The team dominated on defense and added 16 field goals and 4 free throws to secure a 46-6 victory over Eddyville Tuesday evening. Eddyville struggled to mount any offense as Neitler’s peers failed to make headway.
The Third Annual Naval Training Homecoming will be held in the Normal Training Room at 2330 on Saturday January 2 1980. The event honors Moravia High Normal Training graduates now teaching or engaged in Normal Training work with cooperation from Junior and Senior Normal Training students and alumni.
Our Audrey Bo Cuylor Club announces a series of meetings this year with plans for an interesting program. A meeting is scheduled Friday from 12 to Wis8 in Science Row, welcoming visitors and outsiders to blend our notes with the National lame Economies Association and attend the State Conventions Io.
Acquaintances of Burton F Tarr a Drew University student learn he has been installed as the English speaking minister of Sunset Park Norwegian M I Church in Brooklyn New York One of the citys finest large churches it boasts the best choir in Brooklyn Services run in Norwegian and English under separate pastors The other pastor has just returned from Norway after a twelve year pastorate and is regarded as the greatest Methodist preacher there.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg denies that agriculture has peaked, arguing industrial growth should accompany farming. He cites decentralization as practical and notes most Iowa plants process agricultural products, warning against minimizing farming in policy and highlighting the state’s roads schools homes and resources as favorable for diverse industry. Also notes Gamble Gloves sale ending the week and Prank Dodd hospitalized with a serious eye injury after being struck by a piece of coal.
Despite adverse weather the PTA meeting drew good attendance. Alma Keemer’s mom exhibited a picture for the week. The Girls chorus sang Mammy’s Lil Pigeon with Elizabeth Seed at the piano. The boys chorus performed All Through The Night with Leona Easter on piano. The boys quartet offered The Polliwog The Bee and Steal Away with Miss Gertrude Ellis as accompanist. Attorney Milani urged parent teacher cooperation to curb delinquency and suggested sponsoring a Boy Scout group.
Canadians in Saskatoon share warm reader letters to Editors Smith and Moravian. They recall Mrs Stanley, spring clothespins, winter weather, multiple holiday meals, and Yuletide greetings. The writer notes wind, cold, snow, and community aid during droughts, and encloses an order for next year’s news. Is your subscription due?
Miss Mamie Tarr Beulah Cumming and Claude Reich plan an entertainment in Mystic next Saturday with readings impersonations singing and music. Town reports ice house work illness mild zero weather and a public sale announced with a sleigh bells lot.
Secretary M. G. Thornburg warns liberal butter use at current low prices may not aid health but could help a depressed market. He notes December lows since 1916 due to higher production and slackened consumption, with butter priced around 40 to 60 cents per pound and substitutes rising in use.
A reader in Bucketi sends a check to Tor Union while renewing Mrs BO Gald of Albuynesque Ny M s subscription. She says we can t be with out it and the mail also carries a message that the home par keeps them in touch with their friends.
An editor notes the old fashioned family dudas have vanished and may have departed to seek the old fashioned family. The piece mentions weather improving for sauerkraut and pig feet in a nostalgic tone.
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