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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
A Moravia Iowa letter discusses highway safety patrol courtesy after a stop, a family update on the McGrew household, a sled purchase, and weatherrelated reflections. The writer warns readers about improper fireplace use amid severe cold, urging safe heating practices to prevent fires.
Robert Luse of South Moravia returned home Saturday from St. Josephs hospital in Centerville where he spent three days for treatment of a carbuncle on the back of his head.
Notice thanks to neighbors and friends for clearing a drifted road to the Pistt residence. Mery and Charles Pistt express gratitude for the assistance and neighborly aid received.
The U B Aid Division No 2 announces a bake sale at the M P Haeatorg on Saturday afternoon January 27. Proceeds support group activities.
Howard K. Smith former editor and publisher of the Moravia Union has been appointed Metropolitan Life Insurance agent for Albia and nearby. He succeeds James E. Leon who leaves after four and a half years. Smith sold his Moravia newspaper to Finley McGrew and takes the Albia post January 29 after a brief training in Ottumwa.
The Twentieth Century club met at C. M. McFatridge home on Tuesday with members and guests sharing outstanding experiences during roll call. Mrs. Cameron led a quiz and a checkers game followed. Hostesses were Mrs. Behreiner, Mrs. Deda, Mrs. Glick, and Mrs. Cameron. guests included numerous ladies such as Mrs. Orelyp and Mrs. Young. refreshments closed a pleasant afternoon.
Caurene church announces Sunday activities with M. K. Blackman as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Devotional and Study Hour Wednesday at 7 80. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p.m. We welcome you.
Methodist Episcopal events list services at 10 a m and 11 a m with sermons on The Christian's Bible. The message urges believers to study and “consume” the Bible to gain life and enlightenment beyond popular sentiment.
Fred D. Everett of Albin announces in Des Moines that he will seek re election to a second term as Iowa attorney general. The Republican candidate will run in the June primaries on the basis of his record in office.
The Iowa Press association will publish an all Iowa Who's Who compiled from county histories and representative residents. It will be alphabetized by counties, include county histories, and rely on cooperative civic groups to create a comprehensive record.
Mrs R N McDonough was hostess to the Progressive club last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs C M McFatridge and Mrs C GC Coulean.
Word came Wednesday morning of the death of W E McCloud Jr a former Moravia resident and longtime banker in York Funeral services will be held Friday in York where he had worked for many years He left Moravia nearly six decades ago and his father once ran the local hotel
Officials of the Moravia Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges were named after last week’s installation. Odd Fellows elect Hower Utterbach as Noble Grand with R. R. Pennington as Grand. Robert Stoops Vice Grand. Bert Turner Secretary. J. T. Day Warden. Wm. Gardner Conduit or. Eli Lawrence Inside Guardian. George Johnson is listed among officers. Rebekah elective officers include Leila Day Grand. Mrs. George Johnson Vice Grand. Mrs. C. G. Turner Secretary. Mrs. W. Palmer Treasurer. Appointive posts include Mrs. Homer Utterbath Conductress, Mrs. Lavona Jones L. S. N. G., Mrs. Hester Miller R. S. V. G., Mrs. G. L. Gollaher L. S. V. G., Mrs. D. E. Bishop Musician.
A regular listener shares a morning radio schedule lasting about two hours of church music and Bible programs. It lists God's Bible School on 1490 kHz from 6:46 to 7:00 a.m., Nation's Family Prayer Period on WLW 630 kHz from 6:00 to 6:15 a.m., The Boone Family on WHO 1000 kHz from 6:15 to 6:30 a.m., and Family Altar Broadcast on EMA and WMT from 8:80 to 7:00 a.m. The lineup is published as a courtesy for listeners seeking religious programs.
A door letter urges local hunters and farmers to fund quail feeding amid a harsh winter. It cites 76 percent mortality from deep snow and freezing ice wings, and proposes a small voluntary fund, with Union office collection, to buy feed and aid breeding for next season.
Moravia Community club announces its annual meeting set for Friday evening February 9 at the American Legion home. After a business session, members will share an oyster supper and five directors will be elected to replace Smith Brozhar Dille Johnson and Blackman. Incumbent officers include Bert Turner president William Gardner first VP M K Blackman second VP Chester Broghée secretary and P D Schreiner treasurer.
Mary Lou McDonough daughter of Mr and Mrs Ressie McDonough was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Friday morning with bronchial pneumonia and returned home to Moravia Tuesday afternoon after a little over three days of treatment doctors said her improvement was rapid and it was safe for her to go home
Federal deputy income tax collector will assist residents in filing federal returns at Centerville courthouse February 20 and 21 and at Ottumwa revenue office February 15 to March 16. Under new law, federal state municipal and school employees with 1929 income meeting threshold owe federal tax.
New oak floors are being laid in the United Brethren parsonage this week under the supervision of Fred Hammond and a staff of volunteer workmen. The Ladies Aid of the church financed the project.
County nurses from Centerville Oskaloosa Knoxville Albia Osceola Leon attended a Parenthood meeting here Monday afternoon. Participants included Alice Rooney Letha Wells Ann Wanko Mildred Johnson Gladys Bowery and Eileen Downy in a countywide gathering as part of the local health district.
Relatives from Chillicothe Osage Corydon Ottumwa Chariton Walnut City gathered Thursday to attend the funeral rites for Obe Burns at Turner Funeral Home, with Mr and Mrs Russell Burns and others present.
The Tews state department of health advises outdoors wear warm but not tight shoes and clothing. Chilblain and frostbite risk from slow blood circulation. common sites include heels toes ears nose and fingers. For foot protection wear loose shoes warm stockings and galoshes. mittens are recommended for children. If frostbite occurs, gently massage with snow or cold water and increase temperature gradually. Three frostbite degrees noted from chilblain to full tissue death with fever possible.
Obe Burns son of Johanna and Patrick Burns born near Belknap Iowa May 8 1875 died Jan 15 1940 at his Moravia home age 64 years eight months four days. Survived by wife Mary Sanger twelve children nine living including Glenn Leon Moravia etc eighteen grandchildren and many relatives. Preceded by parents two brothers two sisters and three children Frank Maurice William.
The family expresses deep gratitude for aid and sympathy following the death of husband and father Obe Burny. They cannot forget the kindness shown by friends. Mrs. Obe Burny and Children
Last Thursday Moravia and surroundings faced the coldest spell of the winter as thermometers dropped to 18 to 22 below zero and stayed below 16 below all day. A sharp northerly wind worsened the chill before readings moderated Friday. Roads froze further Wednesday as rural areas suffered blocked routes and residents shifted to walking or sleds. Lee Hiatt, substitute mail carrier, was reported stuck north of town Wednesday morning.
Betty Bishop of Moravia a Parsons College junior in Fairfield is cast as a serving girl in the operetta Martha directed by Ensemble Technique class members at the Parsons Conservatory. The production features over 60 chorus voices with the Parsons Philharmonic Choir in the final act and highlights The Last Rose of Summer among its famous arias.
Mrs. Dayton Dotson and Miss Bette Hiatt entertained a group of ladies at a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Eddie Newlin at the Dotson apartments Saturday evening. The honoree received many gifts in a decorated basket, with high score won by Bette Hiatt in progressive rook. Guests included Mrs. Newlin, Mrs. John Sufficool, Mrs. Clifford Pfannebecker, Mrs. Richard Harp, Mrs. Leon Oehler, and Leila Day.
Mrs Ray Harris entertained the Church of Christ Aid ladies Wednesday afternoon. The attendees quilted together and at the close Mrs Carl Bivin received pink and blue gifts from the Aid members.
Mrs. Sam Byard, wife of the school foreman, fell in the street at Centerville and injured her hip, though the ache is not serious. Her daughter from Qurydon is here to care for her.
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