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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
3
A new Union column announces its aim to publish informal notes on local state national and international topics. It recalls the Coolidge era jokes about Hoover and mentions community events including a school band formation and high school basketball games. Obituaries note pioneers J A Johnson and A N Patterson, with reflections on Iowa migration from Indiana.
Moravia Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodge members gathered Monday evening to mark the birthday of Thomas Wildely, founder of Oddfellowship in the United States. The event featured an excellent program, social time, and refreshments, with special musical numbers by Mr and Mrs Dale Caris, Miss Carolyn Luke, and Mrs Fred Blumentack.
Mrs. Ethel Gowey and R. G. Reed of Richmond have acquired ownership of the Broshar Lehreiner Riteway store in Moravia. They expect to open for business Friday morning and will move their families here as soon as arrangements are made. The store has been closed for a few days to permit involving.
Relatives and friends gathered January 24 for W. T. VanDorin s 74th birthday anniversary. Seventeen attendees shared a dinner and social visit, with wishes for many more birthdays to come.
Bloomfield Iowa H B Carroll state senator for four years announces he will not seek reelection in 1982. He has bought into the Keosauqua Republican and expresses gratitude to voters in Appanoose and Davis Counties. Carroll says his district’s interests were served and wishes success to the newspaper venture.
The Moravia Bakery has been taken over and will open as Kaster Bakery this Thursday. A baker with more than eight years of experience will provide first class bread and pastries with guaranteed satisfaction. Visit to try fresh goods.
Mr and Mrs W S Creech of Moray announce the marriage of their daughter Cecil of Oskaloosa to Earl McDonough of Oskaloosa. The ceremony occurred Sunday January 21 at the bride's home with a few friends and relatives and the Oskaloosa Baptist pastor officiating with the single ring service. The couple will reside on a Mahaska county farm after March 1. The bride is well known and many friends extend best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Creamed chicken noodles mashed potatoes dressing turnips Waldorf salad hot rolls butter pickles pie coffee served at the Christian Church on Wednesday February 3rd.
Albert N Patterson, born August 14 1849 in Indiana, died January 19 192 at Town City Iowa aged 82, after two years of declining health. He lived in Moravia 60 years, married first Josephine Arnold 1878 with six children surviving, then Margaret Townsend in 1919. Surviving children include Charles Keokuk Grace Kiger Orlando Clyde Florence Kennedy and Earl, with sisters Emma Robinson and Mary Reading. one sister and brother preceded him. Funeral January 21 at United Brethren Church Moravia, interment Moravia cemetery.
A party visiting the Tournament of Roses praises the annual flower show while defending experienced column writing. The stray remark about acorns prompts a reaction about classification, hinting critics should pause until more experience is gained.
We thank neighbors and friends for help during sickness and after the death of our husband and father Mrs Patterson and the children. We appreciate those who assisted at the funeral services and for the flowers. A benefit bridge party was held at the Legion Home Tuesday evening by a committee of Auxiliary members with tables of bridge and a book, and refreshments followed for a very delightful evening.
Local notice reports John Nowels threatening suit against J W Alder and others over a sale of a hen that laid an egg after the transaction. Albert seeks possession of the egg or its cash value, with discussion of court to settle the clash in Moravia. The Union humorously urges Judge Barghahn to arbitrate or waits for the egg to hatch into a resolution.
Howard Ballew of Moulton, former Appanoose County representative, filed papers in Des Moines to run for the senate from the Appanoose Davie district. He is the district’s first candidate for nomination. his record includes promoting Iowa products and service on important committees. Carroll of Bloomfield bought an interest in the Keosauqua Republican weekly.
Mrs N R Ward was in Center ville for several days last week and served on jury duty in the cattle case that ended Saturday morning when Judge Dashiel instructed a not guilty verdict. The state failed to show sufficient evidence linking Neuhart to a conspiracy of fraudulent sale, drawing local attention as many from the area attended.
Letters from readers in Kansas California South Dakota and Colorado praise The Union and request continuing subscriptions. Messages include money orders extending to 1994 and address changes while sharing small personal details and thanks for community news.
Notice to shale patrons that assessment certificates can be settled before Monday February 1 1982 without interest at Moravia State Bank where titles will be recorded. A C Young, Contraetay, Merman Carlson fur buyer for Carlson Brothers of Blakesburg reports buying fur lots in the area and plans to return next year. Got your bread knife yet.
The American Legion chapters discuss graves registration of deceased veterans and forming a county organization. Meetings feature Jim Ringsten Frank Hawk Gib Swanson and Edmund Hanson with Hal Waughop as temporary county chair. Moravia Nightechool basketball teams win three of four against Bussey Bussell with strong guard play and a decisive Bussey rout.
Warner Neff of Blakesburg announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Helen to Russell G. Warner son of Mr wid Mrs J W Warner Blakesburg. The service was at four o clock at the home of Rev H Keltner M E church pastor. The bride, a Blakesburg high school graduate of 1920, taught in Monroe county rural schools. They will reside south of Blakesburg after February 26.
Joseph Andrew Johnson born November 1851 near Indianapolis died January 16 1942 at St Joseph hospital Center ville at age 80 years 2 months 7 days after 11 days of suffering. He lived in Indiana then Iowa moving with family to Burlington Appangose county near Confidence then Moravia retired in 1917. Survived by two daughters Ua and Edna eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren with no wife. Services held January 19 at 10 am Rev Childs officiating burial at McDaniels cemetery east of Confidence.
Twenty two Moravia Odd Fellows degree staff traveled to Albia on Tuesday evening to confer the second degree. They were asked to return for a drill rehearsal at the next lodge night in preparation for the February 8 meeting when the Grand Master will attend.
Harry Staffant led a Sunday evening program on Christianity Interests at IGengva with forty attendees. The note mentions an upcoming Sunday night session and a committee cutting one more question. A Beacon subscription push is noted, and Smith Drug Store advertises special values this week in thin paper ads.
The M E Friday menu lists spiced cured ham scalloped potatoes brown gravy baked beans apple salad rolls or coffee cocoa pig.
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