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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
3
The A B Ladies Aid food sale drew a large crowd despite a raw wind. Reports note coffee, buns, bread and eggs selling well while items like Wimpy Favorite disappeared. Advertiser Harry did good promo, and locals discuss mail mix ups, community notes, and a Moravia basketball strain.
Moravia high school student Grace Argo won first place in the dramatic division of Ap panooge County declamatory contest held in Exline on Monday evening. She performed Mothers of Men. Centerville captured the trophy with a first in humorous and a third in dramatic. Donna Caster of Exline won first in oratorical, Elizabeth Wilven of Unionville took second in oratorical.
The Karso building interior is being repaired and redecorated. New floors were installed in the past week.
A Canton Missouri account reports a triple marriage ceremony at the home of Reverend E H Farmer on Saturday afternoon December 91 1988. The item notes Associated Press dispatches about Wilhelm A Blumenstock of Hibbing Minnesota being named to the Minnesota Labor Legislation Committee by the governor. Blumenstock is an electrical engineer with Oliver Iron Mining Company and president of the Independent Union of Hibbing. He has led Young Republican activities and serves as president of the union for Hibbing and nearby range towns.
Miss Neeta Davis daughter of Ottis and Davis of Moulton Iowa and Everett Shaw Jr son of Everett Shaw of Centerville were married. The bride wore teal and blue with wine accessories and is a 1938 Moulton High School graduate. Shaw is a Centerville High School graduate class of 1938.
Tickets are selling rapidly for the Father and Son Banquet at Moravia M E Church this Friday evening. Over 80 reservations by Wednesday morning suggest at least 126 attendees. tickets cost 25 cents. Open to all men and boys in the community, with tickets available at the Union office or by calling. Program includes invocation by Rev T J Zike, toastmaster Dr D K Orelup, to sons D E Bishop, to fathers Doyle Hampton, High School Quartet, remarks by Rev R L Brown, and fellowship singing.
A near blizzard swept southern Iowa from the southeast Monday leaving a light snow cover. On Tuesday a chilly northwest wind moved in but calmed by evening with no ill effects.
About 100 Future Farmers, their parents, and guests enjoyed a fine banquet at the school gym. The event was sponsored by the Moravia FFA Chapter and the vocational agriculture department. A two course dinner was served by the home economics department under Mrs Cory. The program featured James Hilton, Doyle Hampton, K W Hurliman, Leo Bowdish, Rev Brown, and H K Smith with moving pictures and student talks.
Miss Elojnne Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Kaster of Moravia and Leslie Elledge son of Mr and Mrs Roy Elledge of Centerville were married in a triple service December 31. The bride wore a blue ensemble with matching accessories and many friends offered congratulations to the couple.
Pleasant Grove neighborhood club held a farewell dinner at Harry Woodward home on Sunday January 22 to honor the Woodwards as they leave the community. The event also marked Mrs Woodward's birthday with social games and a luncheon cloth presented. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Versal Robb Tom and Wilma Carol Merritt Boyd Mr and Mrs John Van Zante and Wilma Mr and Mrs Van Long Enid and Jack Mr and Mrs Marve Lockman Mr and Mrs Glenn Garrett Gene Martha Sue and Gibby Mr and Mrs H N Main Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud and Donald Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson James John and Paul Mr and Mrs Clifford Paxton and Boyd Mr and Mrs Denny Homen and Jo Ellen Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante plus afternoon callers Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue and sona.
The Church of Christ posts a Wednesday menu featuring roast pork with gravy mashed potatoes escalloped corn sauer kraut cherry salad bread butter jelly pie and coffee.
Jane Murphy longtime Iconium resident dies at home from pneumonia at 76. Born June 26 1883 on a farm near Iconium she lived in the community most of her life and cared for her father and sick relatives. She is survived by sisters, a brother, many nieces and nephews, and friends. Funeral held at the Christian Church Iconium with Rev Spurlock.
The third leaders' training school for the Farm Bureau ladies of Chariton Douglas Union and Taylor townships is held today at the Charles Coffin home. Miss Irma Garner of Ames conducts the Home Crafts lesson and Mrs Mamie Blumenstock leads the music. Mr and Mrs Wess Hiatt of Chariton spent Sunday evening with Mrs J F Powell.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Boyer of Monroe Iowa visited relatives and friends here over the weekend. Mr Boyer recently moved to Monroe as bulk station agent for the Mid Continent Petroleum Company after serving as assistant to Forest Hiatt at Newton.
Mr and Mrs J L Dodd announce their daughter Arlene Dodd has been chosen as an instructor in a private school in Miami Florida Mr and Mrs Jake Simbro and children visited Arlene’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton over the weekend and remained until Tuesday with her parents.
The W H M S of the Methodist Church met at Mrs C M McFatridge’s home with Mrs Pearl Broshar assisting. Devotions were by Mrs Watta and program led by Mrs Wm Young. Readings covered Brewster Home and others. Christian citizenship reviewed by Mrs McFatridge. Refreshments followed.
Moravia hosts Mystic in a Thursday night season closer with both girls and boys teams seeking wins after a thriller earlier at Mystic. Local players, especially boys, face final home appearances and a likely full house. G T Harn visited Centerville on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs O S Miller marked their golden wedding anniversary at their Brompton home on January 23. Both in their 70s, they were married in 1889 by Rev Whitlock and have two deceased children, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren present for a cooperative dinner and gifts from family and friends.
Ralph Wilber Dodd aged 29 of Sturgeon Missouri was killed when a loading hopper collapsed during crusher operations near Harris. Son of L W Dodd and Ida M Dodd he helped run L W Dodd & Sons with his brother Russell. Funeral held at Locust Grove Baptist church near Sturgeon with interment in Locust Grove cemetery.
About 160 persons attended the Appanoose county Prayer and Praise service at Moraine United Brethren church Sunday afternoon. Rev L W Childs, pastor of the First Baptist church in Centerville, spoke on Jesus. Song service was led by Carl Long. Delmar and Paulina Taylor with Josephine Taylor accompanist sang Sweet Peace. Forest Main and Carl Long with Rosemary Main at the piano sang Is Your All on the Altar. Eleven ministers from the county attended, meeting in charge of Paul Caylor of Centerville.
A social time is planned at the SO. C. F. hall next Monday evening January 30. Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and their families are invited. Each family should bring pie and sandwiches. Social Committee
Webster City Iowa Mr and Mrs R D McCauley return home after a month in California visiting sister Mrs Charles Pewthers in Hollywood John Angel longtime Ex Cel s reader dies at his LaGrange Wyoming home relatives informed he was brother of Joe Angel who lived west of Blakesburg and once west of the city
Moravia juniors edged Mystic 11 to 10 on Mystic Court last Saturday. Robert Brown scored the winning goal as Moravia rallied from a 10 9 deficit in the closing minutes. Coach McNabb praised the team and voiced plans for another game soon.
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward were honored guests at a Legion Home covered dish supper on Monday evening. They were presented with gifts by the Legion and Auxiliary as the Woodwards prepare to move to Wyoming this spring.
The menu lists roast beef with brown gravy, dressing, corn, and custard for Friday dinner, outlining a simple, hearty spread likely from a community dining plan.
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