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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
5
A new Moravia Union column begins with a playful self aware note from H. E. S. and colleagues. They joke about guiding the page after W. T. S. and tease readers with upcoming varied content and future staff changes at the paper.
A lengthy notice recalls the June 18 1986 marriage of Misa Phyllis Lemaster to Pearl E Broshar at Missouri Methodist church in Columbia Missouri. It notes their families from Iconium and Moravia, their education and work, and extends belated congratulations from friends in the community.
Monroe County News lists twenty six honor students at Albia Junior College for the first semester. Rubye Hiatt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt of near Hiattville, earned 15 hours with an average of 3.2 about 90 plus and ranked about midway among the top twenty six.
Seymour and Moravia high schools split a Friday night twin bill. The Seymour girls trounced Moravia 80 to 7, led by Hart with 12 and Noble with 30 noted for passing. Moravia’s Nadine Lagle scored five and Martha Stocker two. In the boys game Moravia led at halftime 11 to 7, then Dotson sparked Seymour to a late surge for a 29 to 21 win. Dotson had 12 points while Patterson added 11 and Easter 9.
An unusually fine Parent Teacher meeting drew a large crowd in Morevia high school on Tuesday evening despite severe weather. Mrs D B Wilson led the program featuring performances by the girls glee club under Oren Gould, the girls sextette, a string trio, a German song by Dorothy Wilson, tap dancing by Carl Richard Hiatt, and Prof Hare of Centerville Junior College delivering Around the World in 80 Minutes.
C. M. McFatridge and Ray Rinehart were called to Ottumwa for federal jury duty. McFatridge joined the petit jury, while Rinehart was summoned for the grand jury. The petit jury was dismissed that evening, but the grand jury will sit most of the week.
Mr and Mrs E G Hawk Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison Roy Darby attended the Farm Bureau state convention in Des Moines with the Monroe county delegation. They report an unusually fine convention.
Blakesburg high school will fill the open date after the Moravia Russell game was canceled due to contagions around Russell. Blakesburg teams will travel to Moravia on Feb 7 with both boys and girls squads. Blakesburg then schedules to come to Russell on Feb. Tth. Information from school official H.
Towegian Dick Hot iwot Valley Junction Iowa son of W J Hutton brakeman on a railroad severely hurt Thursday January 16 at Davenport Iowa with a severe scalp wound and an arm amputated above the elbow His father and two sisters Mia Russell Main and Mrs Tone Scott left for Des Moines to be with him
The Fifth District Taxpayers association prepares a district meeting in Ottumwa on January 30 to form county units across fourteen counties including Jasper Poweshiek Keokuk Mahaska Union Clarke Ringgold Lucas Wayne Wapello Decatur Monroe Appanoose and Davis. George Heindel directs arrangements as Francis Johnson and Joe Lang are among expected attendees.
H N Utterback will hold a public sale on Tuesday Feb 4 Anyone wishing to enter items may do so See Mr Utterback and watch for further advertising Bogarts Entertain Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart entertained a group of friends at five tables of rock on Jan 1 Chance Lavely had high score for the evening An enjoyable time was had.
The menu lists chicken pie mashed potatoes and gravy creamed corn lima slaw and pickles with biscuits butter jelly and pie offered for the meal. Desserts and beverages are implied but not specified.
Real estate activity in Moravia indicates a stronger market with the purchase of the 140 acre C. S. Nash tract known as the Delphi Pence farm on highway No. 60 north of Moravia by A. W. Kincade of Moravia. Other deals are in discussion as evidence of renewed interest.
Weather across southern Iowa brings heavy snow and blizzard like conditions. An estimated six inch snowfall Wednesday night grew with more Friday creating high drifts that shut minor roads though main highways stayed passable. By Saturday about 20 inches lay on the ground with temperatures dropping to 16 to 20 below zero and still falling.
Des Moines reports that many farmers seek status updates on the corn loan program after the AAA was ruled unconstitutional. Secretary Murray says the program remains unchanged, limited to 1935 corn hog contract signers, with RF C backing loans. About 12,000,000 bushels have been sealed, led by Webster and Koskuth counties with large totals.
A surprise birthday dinner was held last Friday for Mrs. Otha Hiatt. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Argo and Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Main and Mary Lou, and Mrs. Hiatt's daughters Velda Phyllis Lois Jean and Mildred Joyce. Snow storm caused guests to leave after noon. Lementine Tucker visited in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs James M Wright of Moravia observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner in the Moravia Methodist church basement and an open house from 2 to 4 PM. Relatives and friends, including son Rollie Wright and daughter Leota Main, joined the celebration. many mailed gifts and letters were received. The couple married January 20 1876 in Appanoose County and have spent most of their lives farming near Moravia and Main Station before retiring to Moravia.
Corydon high school will bring two boys teams to Moravia Thursday evening to battle the Moravia first and second teams in conference tilts. Moravia previously defeated Corydon twice but Corydon won the conference title by a slim margin. Moravia girls have a rest period this week and will cheer Thursday.
County Treasurer W B Haught warns motorists who store cars this year must forfeit plates before February 1. Plates may be taken or mailed to the Treasurer’s office. Car and truck owners who secured 1936 plates must act before February 1 or face a penalty.
The Union received a card from Rev J W Zerbe attending a Rural Church convention in Washington DC. His only remarks were We are having a great convention.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 am led by M. B. Tobnson as superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm. Morning worship at 11:00 am and evening service at 7:30 pm. Junior Christian Endeavor at 1:45 pm on Saturday with F. C. Scott, pastor.
Morning worship at 11 00 is followed by Epworth League at 6 30 and Evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30. Morning worship at 9 80 and Sunday School at 10 30.
Iconium Church of Christ lists Sunday School each Sunday at 10 00 am with Roy Miller superintendent and G W Lawson as pastor.
Church of Christ schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent, communion at 11 a.m. Bible study for Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs J Cowell.
The bulletin lists Sunday School sessions at 10 a m at Conium Circuit, Epworth League devotional after Sunday School, an all day Aid meeting on Thursday, Fairview Sunday School at 9 a m with Grover Easter as superintendent, morning worship at 9 45, Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m with Lewis Rouse as superintendent, and Communion service this Sunday led by Pastor J W Stine with morning worship at 11.
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