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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
3
The church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon on The Post Graduate Course Taken By Moses. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. Union Sunday evening services unite three churches with Pastor A. Fisher presiding.
M E Church notes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with target attendance over 200. Morning preaching at 11 with subject Come See. Epworth League at 6 30 p m, thirty five present last Sunday. Union services at Christian church 7 20 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 40. Union prayer meetings start Monday Feb 8 and run all week. Revival from Sunday Feb 15 for two weeks. Wesley Chapel preaching 9 20 a m and Sunday School 10 30 a m. attendance good, hoping for more next Sunday.
Church services outlined with Bible School at 10 8. m communion and sermon at 11 a. m Senior Christian Endeavor union services at 6:90 p.m Junior Endeavor led by Ivan Kingery with sermons by Rev. Fisher at 7:80 p.m. Union services continue until revival begins February 16. Ladies Aid all day Wednesday February ath dinner at noon choir practice at Mrs. RW Winsler home Wednesday evening.
Teonium Circuit hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. Young People's meeting at Christian Church at 7 p.m. Anniversary of Christian Endeavor on February 2, 2031. Williston Avenue Congregational Church plans cake and fifty candles. Boy Scouts serve oyster supper Saturday at 6:90. Fairview and Hilton churches list worship times and activities. J W Zerbe, minister.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and support during our father’s illness and passing. Sincerely the families of BR D McCauley C E McCauley Ned McCauley and Stella Reich with their families.
Scott's Store owner L D Whitton of Des Moines was in Moravia last Friday greeting friends. The notice urges settling accounts within 30 days. Also, Rev W P Donahoo is reported to be able to be up and about the house again.
J C Williamson secretary treasurer of the State Shippers Association spoke at Moravia’s Methodist Church to a large gathering of co operative shippers. He drew on extensive cooperative experience, focusing on related matters and his address was well received. A January 10 scheduled appearance at the local Co Op Association was missed due to a date mix up.
A home talent comedy drama “Deacon Dubbs” will be staged at the Moravia school gym Thursday evening, presented by Class No. 9 of the Moulton Christian Sunday School and Moravia Christian Ladies Aid. The Moravia Tribune praised the Moulton show, noting strong acting by Rolla Morrow as the Deacon, humorous moments, dramatic scenes, and special numbers that boosted the performance.
W. W. Blakesley longtime Appancase county resident died Thursday afternoon at St. Josephs hospital in Centerville after a two week illness He would have turned 83 on June 1 He was grandfather of Albert Vench of Moravia Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home Centerville conducted by Rev L H Lanning and burial followed in Oakland cemetery
Jas. Wright observed their 56th wedding anniversary at home in Moravia on Tuesday. Guests for dinner included My. and Mrs. Rolla Wright, Mrs. Alice Vinzant of Centerville, Mrs. Fern Lovell and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hiatt.
The Monroe Township Home Department will meet with Mrs Curtis Burton on Tuesday February for the fourth lesson on Home Furnishing Curtains and Draperies attendees should bring a covered dish for dinner
The regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 262 A F and A M will be held Monday evening February 2. Visiting brothers are welcome. ALG, Magon, W My.
M E Friday dinner menu features chicken pie gravy cottage cheese mashed potatoes and suet pudding with sauce. Guests include Mr and Mrs Howard Evans at the Evans home near Seymour. Mrs Frank Spinks hosted relatives from Alb is Sunday. Progressive Club enjoyed bridge at McDonough home with prizes to W A Smith and Von Tracy. The 20th Century Choir met with debate on Moses influence. participants listed.
Tuck McDonagh son of Mr and Mrs Rollie McDonough was seriously injured internally while coasting on a hill near the John Campbell residence in Motayin Wednesday afternoon. His condition has been critical, then improved. he lost control to avoid another lad and struck a culvert, remaining unconscious after the impact. Mrs Harry Stocker and Mr John Campbell aided him and summoned his parents.
The Moravia Independents basketball team went two wins and one loss over the past week. They beat Moulton 34 17 at home on Wednesday, then subdued Moravia High School 28 12 on Friday, and lost to Russell 23 20 at Russell on Tuesday. The Russell lineup boasted college stars, Moravia had beaten Russell earlier this season. Local society notes follow, including visits, travels, and property trades around Moravia and nearby towns.
A Moravia report lists a Christian Aid Dinner menu including beet potatoes noodles macaroni with tomatoes Waldorf salad pickles bread and butter pie coffee. Clarence Fowler of Hillsboro Iowa is mentioned with Moravia news noting Mr Clester’s visit and a former position as town treasurer during part of last week.
Jalmina Whicker becomes the new proprietor of the W. H. Sandy Cafe on Moravia's west square. The couple Mr and Mrs Sandy, who have run the cafe since last summer, will stay in Moravia for now but plan to move back to Breal l, Ind. in spring due to Mr. Sandy's health.
Relatives learn of the death Friday at the home of his daughter in Waukesha Wis He served as district superintendent in the Methodist Church and had many Moravia acquaintances He was brother to A G Smith former publisher of The Union and to Rev A B Smith of Eldon
Mr and Mrs J F Chambers marked their thirty eighth wedding anniversary Sunday at their home south of Moravia with a noon dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakenburg Mr and Mrs J L Chambers and children of Albia R L Ballew of Moulton Bliss Margaret Lindell of Wilisea and Miss Mildred Chambers of Indianola.
Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Van Dorin celebrated birthday anniversaries for relatives and friends. Attendees included A. Van Dorin and Dorin, J. T. Van Dorin and family, R. S. Faber and family, J. L. Jones and family, W. H. Van Dorin and family, Mrs. Mary Closter, Deloa Charity and family, Bayard Nei and family, Dorin Wailes and family, and Keith Allen of Albis. All departed hoping for many more happy birthdays together.
Attention Masons. D. E. Bishop and D. L. will hold a Masonic School of Instruction at Myatic this Thursday afternoon and evening, January 29. All officers and many of the craft are invited.
At a Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association board meeting, F. P. Hawk was drafted to serve another year as manager after initially declining. He will remain in the position despite ten or more other applications. Officers were elected: President H. Glick, Vice President J. L. Johnson, Secretary R. C. Wilson.
Inter-Church Council of Moyavia, with pastors and lay members, advances revival meetings to start February 15 led by Rev. J. M. Milley of Indianapolis. A week of prayer begins February 5 at the Christian Church, with committees named for entertainment finance music and devotional roles. Social events and school activities are urged to be postponed during the three week revival.
The Second Annual Mothers and Daughters Banquet was held at the Fairview Church last Wednesday evening with 41 attendees. Men prepared and served, and 71 people in all participated in the program. Notable honorees included oldest mother Mrs. James Kuster and youngest daughter Miss Ewing.
Iowa lawmakers tackle major issues with tax reform road bonds and a three member highway commission while hearings on income tax and county assessor bills loom. Senator L H Doran bills license system for drivers with age limits and badges. fees fund counties and enforcement follows driving offenses. Attorney General opinion sought on road bond amendment. ongoing political maneuvering hints at wider fiscal reforms and potential salary changes for lawmakers.
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