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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
5
A Moravia column reflects on a harsh winter era with memories of bobsleds and snowbound streets. The piece notes a federal sentence for narcotics and gambling, local gossip, and community life such as the band, traders, and a joke at Dotson Cafe while comparing past and present winters.
A four month old calf died from exposure at the J. D. Hopkins farm near Lafairville after a Friday night with temperatures at 24 below zero. The incident highlights the harsh winter weather and the dangers to livestock in barns during extreme cold.
Rev F C Lcott pastor of Moravia United Brethren church and Iowa Conference secretary was among speakers at a group meeting of United Brethren ministers and laymen in Albia Tuesday. Also speaking were Ira Hawley of Des Moines and Dr Stanley Williams of Dayton Ohio. attendees from Albia Souilia Chariton Moravia Mystic Seymour Sewal Russell Norwood and nearby country areas.
Mary Louise Hauk and Lloyd E. McDanel wed in a ring ceremony urged by Rev. F A Wilder at the First Methodist Church of Center Ville. Daphne McDanel and Lynn Hilton attended at the altar as witnesses. The couple will live with his father J W McDanel while Lloyd works at the Clark plant. Community extends congratulations.
Moravie Beauty Shop formerly in the Lynch building basement has moved last week to the former Mrs Graham home on the corner opposite the Methodist church. Miss Epperton operates the shop and Mr and Mrs Roy Brooke have moved to Albin.
Last Friday January 24 Billie VanDorin celebrated his 78th birthday with a cooperative dinner hosted by nieces, nephews, and a sister. Attendees included Mary Cleater, Fred and George VanDorin, Ruben Faber and family, Bayard Neff and family, Dorin Wailes, Elsie Closter and children, and W T Van Dorin with Freddie. afternoon callers were Aunt Clara Selby and Marjorie VanDorinG who shared cake.
The ladies of the M. E. church announce they will not serve Friday dinners until the weather improves.
C O Jones reports this week’s Moravia Co-Operative shipments: one car of hogs and a mixed car of hogs and cattle sent to St Louis on Tuesday. Slaving Go To Nevada Ry and Mrs C T Slavin depart Sunday for Las Vegas to visit their son Dr Haley Slavin for several weeks. Miss Harriet Lee Main returns home from Indianapolis for a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs U O Main.
A compact listing for Christian Aid shows a menu planned for Wednesday February 5 featuring a jelly course as part of the meal. The notice emphasizes daily offerings and community event timing for attendees.
Moravia split two conference games at Cincinnati with girls losing 18 14 to Cincinnati while boys won 15 11. Nadine Lagle led Moravia girls with 10 points as Neal topped Cincinnati with 9. Corydon crushed Moravia 92 23 as Firkins and Wilcox led Moravia scoring in the lopsided loss.
Misa Nettis R. Wingler daughter of Hayes Winslet and William E. Wilson son of Mr and Mrs W T Wilson of Chicago were married in Shreveport Louisiana on October 12 1936. The bride a University of Tennessee Knoxville graduate and the groom a Northwestern University alumnus and Phi Gamma Delta member plan to reside in Memphis Tennessee.
Mr and Mrs Chambers marked their 43rd wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home. Fifteen guests attended a candle lit table with a white cake and flowers. The couple has lived in the same house for forty years as guests including John L Chambers family and several others joined the celebration.
Caupoie Sunday School at 10 am led by M H Johnson Supt Christian Endeavor at 630 pm Morning worship at noon Evening worship at 730 pm Junior Christian Endeavor at 145 pm Saturday F C Scott pastor conducts the services
The Methodist Episcopal church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:80 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Wesley Church offers Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:80 a.m.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Birdie Main as superintendent. Communion at 11 a.m. Bible study meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. Cowell.
Fconium Church of Christ announces Sunday School each Sunday at 10 00 a m with Roy Miller as superintendent Communion service at 11 00 a m led by pastor G W Lawson.
The region endures ten days of subzero temperatures with a low of 4 degrees below zero. Snow flurries and drifting snow strangle rural roads, delaying travel and church services at Moravia Methodist. Coal shortages strain families as snow plows struggle to clear blocked routes amid reports the winter rivals early 20th century records.
The Appanoose County Superintendent Club met at Centerville to plan the county spring tournament for boys and girls basketball. Games run Feb 12 13 15 in Centerville with rest day Friday. six boys teams and five girls teams compete with finals Saturday night and trophies for first and second places.
Moravia tally leaders scorer with 11 points is Utterback. M Donald added 17 for Moravia with Dotson and Wilcox at 6 each and Firkin and Blackman with 4. Corydon and Moravia combined for 20 fouls, 13 of the total $5 converted into points. sale begins Tuesday at 11 o'clock with the Utterback farm sale noting nearby activity and local participants.
Mr and Mrs James Wright extend gratitude to all who helped make their 60th wedding anniversary a happy success. They thank everyone for gifts fruit baskets and cakes and express appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
John Campbell received a large box of fresh fruits vegetables and nuts from California via his son Frank Campbell. The gift arrived last week and is tied to his recent illness as he remains not well but improving.
The Moravia United Brethren church will begin evangelistic services on Sunday February 9 led by Rev F C Scott pastor. Evangelist J A Robinson of Dayton Ohio has been engaged for these meetings with further announcements to follow next week.
Mrs Alda McCord of Iconium sends a Moravia Paper broad cast from Buckeye Arizona where she and Mr McCord winter with relatives. She describes citrus trees Eddiosburgh picking fruit lettuce shipments ranches alfalfa Hereford cattle and sheep herds. They visit Phoenix including the Arizona Biltmore hotel and attend Buckeye church. She extols desert scenery birds flowers and canyon views shared in warm letters.
Howard Abernathy was named postmaster of Blakesburg after notification from Washington DC the town learned while he shoveled snow. A Blakesburg high school graduate he also studied at Town Success School Ottumwa and was considered well qualified for the role. Joseph Schoech had served as temporary postmaster after Herbert Arnold's removal and provided good service.
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A G Brogbar on Tuesday evening February 4. G B Johnson left Monday for Buckeye Arizona to visit his daughter Mrs Clyde Wilson and will be away about two months.
Rev J W Zerbe recounts a January 9 to Washington D C trip to attend the Rural Church Convention. He travels with ministers from Iowa and Indiana, visits Braddock’s site Fort Necessity and Mount Vernon, notes the Calvary Methodist church in Washington and a large colored congregation, and ends with a tease of continuation on page four.
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