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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
3
The Dubuque school paper outlines fan sportsmanship rules including courtesy to opponents officials coaches and players. It urges absolute silence on free throws and condemns personal jeers and unsporting acts by fans and officials.
Moravia High fell to Russell 29 to 20 in a tight local game last Friday. Moravia’s lineup featured centers K Cullera and Hiatt with guards C Cullers Kaster Barnes and forwards Broshar and Gollaher. A Bloomerfield visit to Moravia is set for Friday at 7 46 p.m. Coach Boller's squad faces tough competition from Bloomfield this season as they host the fast team.
The High School reports overall grade averages after the post semester. Althea Green led with a 95.75 percent average among pupils, reflecting strong academic performance across the student body.
A large turnout of 318 patrons, families, and business guests gathered at the United Brethren Church basement for Moravia Co- Operative Marketing Association’s annual meeting. Free oyster supper, Peach cake and coffee followed, with officers to be elected later. Directors H J Glick and W E Kelsey were re-elected to two year terms. 106 votes cast. Mr Cady of Iowa State College spoke, and cinema showings of Romance of Bleepy Valley entertained. Managers’ report highlighted shipping totals and costs. funds on deposit and running expenses listed.
A Monday afternoon party honored Mrs Jasper Coffin’s birthday at Mrs W F P Horner’s home. Guests enjoyed photos, piano music by Mrs Cecil Coulson, and a luncheon of corn bread, sausage macaroni and sandwiches. Mrs Coffin opened gifts including a large Mamma Doll and a tiny doll, reacting with humor to the joke. Guests included Mrs Fred Hiatt, Mrs Will Morgan, Miss Emmy Wand, Mrs Eva Mathews, Mrs Robert Tarr, Mrs C M McFutridge, Mrs Cecil J Coulins, Mrs William Horner and Mrs Jasper Coffin.
The senate votes 68 to 6 to pass a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. It would set a new congress to assemble January 2 after elections and have the president-elect assume office two weeks later. The House previously blocked votes on the measure on three occasions during this session. The effect of the upcoming session remains uncertain.
The M. E. Church hosted a cream chicken dinner at Mrs. W. T. VanDorin's. Services last Sunday drew large crowds and Gospel Study interest grows. Next Sunday continue with the Gospel of St John chapter a day. Prohibition anniversary noted with bells tolling eight minutes at noon. Dr W R Keesey of Ottumwa lectures on Our Country Wet or Dry and leads quarterly Conference that evening.
A Moravia church notes large Sunday School attendance with a majority staying for morning and evening services. The sermon titled A Worthy Desire focused on John 12 42. Evening themes included the Dardanells of the Soul from first Peter 4 9, reflecting World War sacrifices. Choir, Ladies Aid, and Moravia Shipping Association social are mentioned along with weekly prayer and ministry reminders.
The Church of Christ reports Sunday School at 10 am with communion. Ladies Aid meets all day Wednesday in February at the church. Rev. Daniela of Des Moines delivered two sermons last Sunday and may return soon. Mr and Mrs Mashout sisin welcomed. Meetings continue in Stanley Tones' Christ of the Indian Roads. Sunday evening service at 6 40 in the aquate room with Roger Fix and Mr Gueldner bending.
Trustees of Chariton township announce a Feb 6 1928 meeting to set bids for road work including gravel and fencing. The notice reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to act on estimates.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion holds an annual Smoker and Open House at the Post Home Monday evening. Legionaires and World War Veterans are urged to attend with a guest. Moravia business leaders are invited.
Sioux City Citizen argues a county fully settled by mail order workers would shutter stores and churches fade, hotels close, newspapers decline. As shops vanish, towns lose activity and farmers follow to places with buyers and goods, abandoning rural life.
A January Sunday gathering at the Frank Swaim home celebrated birthdays on January 13 and 14. Honorees included Mrs. Lee Tadlock, Ellis Swaim, Deloria Main, Cecil Creech, and Harriet Lee Main. Family and friends shared food, conversation, and a radio program in a warm community mood.
W U M S met January 18 at Mrs Alice Hall to study The Indian focusing on government duties to Indians and their social religious improvement through Christian schools and homes. Mrs Watts recounted a trip to Harwood School Albuquerque detailing Mexican student enrollment and tuition.
Moravia A C defeated Mystic Independents in a high scoring home battle 92 to 36 after a close start. Moravia led 7 3 after the first quarter and 16 14 at halftime with players Michener Oehler Francia Oeh ter Hart Reich Cline and Dotson contributing. Next up Moravia hosts Centerville Junior Pep Club on Thursday seeking revenge for a recent loss.
Hall of Moravia Lodge No 510 in Moravia Iowa adopts thirty day sympathy resolution for the passing of brother Z T McFatridge. Message extends condolences to his son C M McFatridge and daughter Mrs E Malemberg and shares notice with Moravia Union for publication. Also includes committee signatures C A Turner C O Jones Gee B Johnson. An unrelated ad copy follows.
A town wide gathering is set for Tuesday January 31 at 9 45 PM in the Moravia High School gym. Attendees include town council members the school board pastors and Moravia Schools faculty with families asked to bring sandwiches a covered dish and utensils. Coffee provided by the committee. Performances include a Red White and Blue audience invocation welcome and responses with multiple local speakers and musical selections by student and city musicians. An all city orchestra will entertain at intervals under Forrest Main, with practice for players Thursday January 26 at 7 30 PM in the school building.
The Trustees of Taylor Township meet in Moravia on Monday February 5 at 1 30 pm to consider bids for 1928 road work. Bids for east and west halves may be submitted separately or for the whole township. Sealed bids may be presented then or filed with the clerk. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Local ads encourage shoppers to compare values at Joes Stores. The message emphasizes saving money, protecting buying power, and staying updated with The Union weekly advertisements for the best deals.
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