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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
4
A humorous, rambling column notes idle family scenes and social gossip from a Union firm household. It references a senior member, a junior partner, amateur witticisms, a playful child calling a kitten a catbird, a cousin choosing gifts amid quintuplets, and a shared Southern dinner at the U B church. A light, informal wrap of small domestic vignettes ends with the promise of a quicker close.
Fire on the roof of the R C Wilson home south of Moravis on a Wednesday afternoon January 28 caused extensive roof damage. Mrs. Wilson notified Hiattaville residents who assisted in extinguishing the blaze before complete collapse. The workers were dubbed the Riattaville fire crew for their rapid response.
G W Jones and Lee Hiatt announce a joint public sale to be held at the Jones farm two miles west of Moravia on Tuesday February Sth. Jones has bought a farm near Seymour and the couple will move there soon. Hiatt and family will move to the Charles Jones place north of Moravia.
Mr and Mrs B G Walon thank neighbors for efficient work in extinguishing a fire at their home last Wednesday and express sincere gratitude for the help received.
A brief dinner menu lists vegetables Potatoes Turnips Ezscallo Peas and Carrots Pie Bread Butter.
H K Smith senior member of the Union partnership has been confined to his home the past week with tonsillitis. The rest of the Union force has struggled along in his absence and hope their efforts have been fairly successful. H K Smith is improving today and hopes to be around again in a few days.
The 7th district United Brethren Iowa conference met at the Moravia U B church on Jan 24. Weather trimmed attendance but speakers led devotions, reports on benevolence and revival plans, and a mid winter educe talk. A cafeteria supper followed and Rev Boston spoke on church as a going concern with scriptural emphasis.
A Moravia Union letter from Harry Stamos, a county board candidate, pledges a low salary and honest governance for Appanoose County while denouncing past tactics against his seating. The piece includes commentary on legislative news from the state capitol, committee chairmanships, and a debate over 3.2 beer laws and liquor permits.
Moravian is seeking housing for two or three high school girls at risk of dropping out due to lack of board and room. Superintendent William H. Young urges Moravian members who can assist to contact him for details and placements.
The Rebekah lodge announces the installation of Irene on Monday night February 4 in a local lodge hall. Members are urged to attend. Members expected to participate in the ceremony and fellowship following the installation.
Moravia girls sprinted to a 10-0 lead but Cincinnati surged ahead in the second half to win 30 29. Moravia boys led late but Cincinnati erased the deficit and won 29 28 in a thriller. Moravia trailed 18 14 at halftime and heads to Seymour Friday for conference twin bills. Mystic visits next Tuesday for a high profile doubleheader.
The governors special interim committee on expenditure reduction will present bills reorganizing state offices and departments. Bills cover homestead protections, interest rate changes, school district sizes, and local emergency recovery laws enabling cities to regulate services. Proposals also seek interstate bridge purchases and state financing mechanisms.
Agriculture instructor Clifford Hardie announces an adult night class in Moravia for farmers and local business people. The Wednesday February 6 session will focus on the new state income tax law with R Dunam explaining how to fill income tax returns.
The corn hog program meeting in Taylor township will be held at Moravia Community Building Monday at 1:80 PM. R C Wilson will chair the corn hog section. Pearl Kelney will discuss seed oats and flax seed supply amid a reported county shortage. Government seed available at 75 cents per bushel, with cleaning options discussed. Other township meetings follow in Chariton Douglas Union and Fairview areas at nearby locations and times.
Church notices list Sunday School at 105. m. with Birdie Main as superintendent and a communion service at 11. m. on Sunday.
The notice outlines Sunday activities at two Methodist churches with times for worship, Sunday School, and Epworth League. Lyle Beery and J. C. Behrens are named as superintendents and pastors, Donald Darby as Epworth League president, inviting attendance at 9:80 and 10:30 services with sermons and special music planned.
The United Brethren church lists services at 10 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson and 11 a.m. worship, with Evening service at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Ladies Aid at Mrs. Hawk’s and prayer meeting at Rev. Donahon’s. Christian Endeavor activities and an oyster supper planned for Feb 12 at the church.
Sunday school at Teonium 10 a.m. Morning worship 11, Young People 6 45 p.m. Service after Young People. Boy Scouts Saturday evening. Ottumwa district meeting Feb 4 for boards. Ladies Aid all day Feb 7. Sixth annual Father and Son banquet Feb 22. Fairview Sunday school 92 m. Mrs Bert McKern superintendent. Morning worship 9 45, Epworth League 7 30, Ladies Aid all day Thursday. Feb 26 service. Hilton Sunday school 10 a.m. Lewis Rouse Sept. Epworth League 7 30 p.m. Community night Friday church services and Family Bureau at Community Hall. Banquet Feb 12. If no church home, you are invited to services. J W Zerbe, Minister.
Mrs. W H Van Dorin and her young daughter visited Mr and Mrs W T Van Dorin to mark his 77th birthday. The gathering included a good dinner and social time with well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs Marjory Tracy next Tuesday evening February Sth. Mrs Margaret Brain is listed in the notice.
A church aid event offers a roast beef plate with brown gravy mashed potatoes noodles apples and cabbage. The listing notes beverage options and coffee service for attendees supporting the charity. Proceeds benefit local Christian Aid fundraising efforts.
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