02 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
1
Church news lists Bible School at 10 p m Communion Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Dorie Van Dorin teacher Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon
The M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages and a 11 00 a m service under the W F M S. Miss Kathryn Kyhoe a returned missionary from India will speak. Epworth League at 7 00 p m and evening worship at 8 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 20. Wesley Chapel preaching at 0 40 a m Sunday School at 10 90 p m B G Hankins pastor.
Community church program listings show Iconium Circuit and Fairview hosts for Sunday School, morning worship, and youth activities. Miss Deloria Arga led a talk on Living other Races. cabinet programs visited Milton and Ottumwa districts. Epworth League discussed Right and Wrong. a July community night and Farm Bureau event encouraged attendance by all young people.
Weekly schedule lists Wednesday debate on where the righteous spend eternity, Thursday Question Box Night with questions due by Wednesday, Friday no meeting, Saturday July 4th, Sunday Crossing the Red Sun, Tuesday True Repentance. Debates closed last week but meetings continue with thanks to attendees. willful ignorance is not excusable before God. all are welcome.
A fragment lists a dinner menu including chicken fricassee browned potatoes gravy biscuits string beans cottage cheese and tea. The rough text mentions a priest and sides, with references to July and an apparent promotional aside about American industries. The wording is garbled but centers on a social menu and event notices.
The Legion Auxiliary Unit sponsors the home talent production What About Betty to celebrate the Music and Art School held in town. The show takes place Thursday evening in the gymnasium, advertised with multiple specials and touted as a stellar production. The cool gym will offer comfortable seating as patrons are urged to attend.
Workmen are erecting a new Moravia Oil Co station at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Highway No 6 in Moravia. When finished Mid-Continent products will be sold at this location.
The piece touts July 4th appeal with ample shade in Moravia Park and two town pumps to supply water for thousands. It invites residents to enjoy a cooler site away from heat in the grandstands.
John Horstman claims Walt Lagle was behind on new potatoes with earlier firsts, while Mrs. Horstman questions the dates. The Horstmans enjoyed two meals of fresh beans and cabbage from their garden last Thursday, and they feel happy about it.
Notice under Appanoose County Bankers Association resolution states that effective July 1, 1981 the bank will reduce interest on all time certificates of deposit and savings to 3 percent. Also July 1, 1931 introduces a service charge of 1.00 per month on checking accounts with average monthly balance under 50 dollars after five checks written.
A fragment from HIATTSVILLE lists attendees at Theo Miller's ice cream night including Mr. and Mrs. Martin and children, the Coulson siblings F P and Martha Edith, E F Tucker, E Q Tucker, and the Miller family. It also notes Centerville shoppers R C Wilson and Mrs John Horatman, family visits at various homes, and a Centerville 8th grade commencement attendance.
Emmet Scott of the dry goods and notions shop on the north side tried to take the temperature of the sidewalk outside his store. The thermometer rose to 120 before bursting, leaving onlookers amused as heat lingered on the square.
Des Moines reports the 4-H Club Congress at the Iowa State Fair will feature the largest junior event in midwest history. All counties represented with 8 days of exhibits judging and demonstrations, over 16000 dollars in prizes, and a massive baby beef and calf show with 500 prize animals.
Sunday School children from all churches are asked to meet at the M. E. Church on Saturday at 12:30 to march in the parade. Each child should bring a small flag to carry.
Iowa health officials warn fireworks and相关 wounds raise tetanus risk in July August. Deep wounds from firecrackers nails or splinters foster tetanus. prevention hinges on avoiding such wounds and prompt treatment including tetanus antitoxin when needed. Public notices urge care with toys and firearms and proper wound care to prevent infection.
A Moravia region report notes temperatures reaching 106 with locals sweltering. farmers face heat strain but there have been no human fatalities in the immediate area.
Boyer and Burns were married at the Firet Baptist Church parsonage in Centerville Sunday at 9 AM. The couple, with attendants Miss Maxine Gladfelder and Virgil Easter, will establish residence on a farm eight miles north of Centerville.
ENON Mrs. Cy Jones and Clella visited J. C. Lockman while A. C. Faber hosted Dick Faber R. S. Faber Frank Oberlin and Hoffman families from Sheffield and Lizzie Hoffman with daughters uth Elaine joined. A. N. Overton from Loudon Mills visited Pence kin. Several others dropped by and the Helping Hand plans a meeting with Mrs. R. S. Faber Thursday.
July Fourth menu from M. E. features fried chicken pork and dragezle gravy with potatoes green peas and carrots cottage cheese bread butter jelly coffee tea and egg.
In Buckeye valley two Iowa sisters married two local men in a double ceremony beneath saguaro arches. Donald Tarr and Cleo Stedwell wed, as did Lester P. Way and Mildred Hutton. Dr. C V Gilliland read the rites. he is a USC history professor and Tarr’s uncle. Guests included Tarr families from Phoenix and Los Angeles. A reception followed at the Vosburg ranch, with a brief honeymoon planned in northern Arizona.
Moravia prepares for the 1981 July Fourth celebration with plans for a large turnout and overnight visitors from distant areas. Mayor Firkina bans park firecrackers to keep the event safe and sane while the program features the Moravia Concert Band, a grand parade, speeches by Congressman Lloyd Thurston, and multiple races with varied prizes.
Dorothy Wilson ranked second in the county for general average in the eighth grade examinations at Centerville High School as classmates and local families attended the graduation Tuesday afternoon. The gathering noted interest in British pupil Dorothy Wilson, Maxine Tisue, Evelyn and Ernestine Brawber.
The menu lists Breaded Lovn iovy Now Potatora Creamed Peas Green Beans Cold Slaw Cottage Cheese Apple Sanes Pickles Jelly Pie Bread Butter Ice Tou Cafes.
Public notice states no shooting of firecrackers or torpedoes in the park for July 4. Fuly 4th message attributed to W G Firkins and Moyer, with Smith Drug Store promoting Fly Spray guarantee.
Moravia Junior Ball team meets Union- Villa Legion at Moravia Ball Park at 3 36. The evenly matched clubs are said to play good ball. Fireworks begin at 6 00 with another show at 7 30. The celebration features a large concessions area and various attractions ensuring a fun day in Moravia.
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