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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
1
Moravia hosted a lively weekend scene with over 200 cars lining the square and streets toward the Milwaukee depot. An estimated 800 visitors fueled by home merchants' friendly service and attentive treatment, residents say, confirming Moravia as a thriving regional trading center.
Church notices list a 7 30 P M Wednesday prayer meeting at the Ulmont Main home. A Friday evening rehearsal and orchestra practice at School. Period of study instruction and help 10 to 12 A M Sunday. Members and friends are urged to attend. Christian Endeavor at 7 P M Sunday and evening worship at 4 P M.
Moravia church crowd crowded for Sunday evening Children's Day program. Sunday School times are Moravia 10 a.m. and Wesley 10:30 a.m. Preaching at Wesley 9:80 a.m. and Moravia 11 a.m. with evening service at 7 p.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Offers: Wesley 4.52, Moravia 8.60. W F M S goal 125. July 13 joint meeting at Blamenatock home to hear Standard Bearers A New Song sketch and announce Katherine Keyhoe China missionary.
The Church of Christ Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. Communion at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday afternoon at the church. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church elected officers: Olive H. Miltenberger president, Mrs. J. W. Halden vice president, Mrs. Gael Broshart corresponding secretary, Mrs. Garne McDonough recording secretary, Ed. Carter treasurer, department secretaries including Missionary Education Fritz Frankeich, Mite Boxes Mrs. Wilt Horner, Stewardship Mrs. Alonzo Turner, Evangelism Mrs. Van Dorin, Temperance Mrs. Rogers.
Auto polo contests are set for Saturday as part of a big town celebration. Wang bop Motor Co shows their cars and invites fans to watch evening practices. A large crowd gathers for the games promising excitement and community entertainment. Wood of Unionville was a figure in Friday events.
Committees announce a full day of events on Saturday. The program begins at 9 a.m. with the Mor aine Concert Band and horseshoe pitching. A parade, free acts, auto polo, and greased pig contest follow, with prizes and a grand fireworks display planned to close the night.
Sunday marks Uncle Sam's birthday and Calvin Coolidge's birthday as a nation celebrates. The text notes Coolidge is the only president born on Independence Day, while Adams Jefferson and Monroe died on the holiday, and mentions his 1928 oath at Plymouth Rock.
A vocal critic described as a chronic knocker urges Moravia residents to abandon constant condemnation and work earnestly to improve the town. He accuses detractors of offering little constructive help and calls for patriotic effort to boost the community.
Mary Ruth Watts married Earl Brain on June 23 at the Watts home in Moravia. Rev. RG Nye officiated among close relatives and friends. A three course dinner followed. the couple left for a short trip and will reside on a local farm. Out of town guests included Mrs Arthur Johnson of Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Simon Brain and daughter of Mystic, and Miss Nilene Slebe of Pella.
The piece extols July 4 as America's national birthday marking the Declaration of Independence. It notes 150 years since Philadelphia patriots signed it, 160th anniversary to be celebrated, and urges Moravia to observe with gratitude, patriotic spirit, and reverent praise.
Monday July 5 is a legal holiday with no rural mail service. The post office will close at 9 a.m. for the tender of the day. A. F. Albert, Postmaster.
A new Merry Go Round is being erected for Thursday evening’s band concert night featuring the Hatcher Players. Veude Ville comedy dramas will run between acts with numerous concessions and games at nominal prices. Local business folks promote a fun, affordable evening with no water admission fees.
In 1924 Chevrolet Motor Co. conducts a vast newspaper advertising drive spanning over 4000 newspapers nationwide. General Motors backs the effort with substantial spend, asserting newspapers as the best vehicle to spread intelligence and reach families across urban blocks and rural shacks.
A garbled arrears notice requests payment and settlement from debtors. It mentions a contact in Mya and Be Cununiur Bosot as the addressee for the obligation and indicates a due date in July, urging prompt response and resolution of the debt.
Tuesday night a scare occurred when attendees believed the house was on fire. Exiting quickly, the crowd found no blaze and lingered briefly before the all clear. Neighbors and friends were thanked for their loyalty and readiness to assist. A band concert by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kincade was announced for tonight.
Members and visiting brothers and sisters from nearby towns gathered Sunday afternoon at the M Church to honor departed members. Rev. C J Fix delivered the principal address as the program included songs, prayers, proclamations, and grave decoration before a cemetery march and return to the hall. Jack Thoman of Mt Pleasant visited friends here Sunday.
A large turnout of Unionville Masons and families attended the Saint John’s Day event held in Unionville Iowa last Sunday. The celebration is hosted annually by the Unionville Biskesburg and Moravia lodges and drew strong participation with a basket dinner and free ice cream. The program included an invocation by Rev J E Ward an address of welcome by Mayor J H Plitt music by an orchestra and solo by Mrs Edna Duken readings by Miss Betty Jane Quinn special music a closing hymn and benediction.
Mrs Daisy Noe of Illinois, a former local resident, has died as reported to Mrs Fred Hiatt. Friends here regret the sad news. Also noted: Mrs H E Watts and Mrs Clarence Tyrrell shopped in Albia. Mica Helen Miltenberger from Shalltown is visiting at her aunt Mrs J F Albert's home.
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