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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
3
Rev. Oncar Creech praised a strong sermon last Sunday as church life grows. Dr. Sawyers delivered Martha Sharp's funeral message at 2 p m to a large audience. Prayer was offered for Rev. Donahoo. Rev. and Mrs. Thompson attend the Cedar Falls convention next Sunday.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Regular church dinner Friday. W H M S meets with Mrs Van Dor July 16 at 2:90. Wesley Chapel preaching 5:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Services last Sunday well attended. Come again. Pastor B. G. Hankins.
Rev. W. G. Lagle preaches at 10 a m with communion and Bible School at 9:30 a m Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 7 p m followed by another sermon by Lagle at 8 p m. Brother Evans takes a vacation. Ladien Aid Wednesday afternoon visits the church. Ladies thank those who helped with the 4th of July dinner and copper collection.
Teonium Circuit offers Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11 with music by the choir. Next Sunday at 7:45 p m a Christian Church member leads, followed by 8:15 p m services. Ice cream social Friday and Boy Scouts benefit on Saturday. August 3rd marks the Annual Community Homecoming and Labor Day field meet. At Fairview, Sunday School at 9 a m and Worship at 8:45 a m with Children Day activities and a basket dinner. Attendance figures listed for morning worship and events. Rev Howell of Udell preached a fine sermon with the Prics orchestra. Epworth League Tuesday at 8. Edna Pfannabscher and Rev Hankins noted.
H S Turner a lifelong farmer and Moravia banker died at his home north of Moravia on Thursday July 3 after a fall led to a hip fracture and pneumonia. Born November 1 1841 in Appanoose County he lived in Moravia most of his life except nine years near Milford Nebraska. He married Phrana M Long February 12 1885 and had daughter Iva Renner. Funeral July 6 conducted at M Ey Church Moravia with Rev Hawkins and Rev Hightshoe. interment Moravia cemetery.
August Koehler of Unionville Iowa died Wednesday night at a Centerville hospital after a period of poor health. He sought relief in New Mexico but worsened and was brought back three weeks ago to Centerville. His wife and only son Frederick his sister Mira Lulu Koehler and sister-in-law Mrs Mabel Koehler of Ruton New Mexico attended him. He was a respected farmer from Osslat and his death brings deep sorrow to the community. Funeral will be held Friday morning July th at 10 from the Fairview church south of Unionville with burial nearby.
Saturday evening at the Boshok residence honors Noorden Slavin a University of Iowa student. Attending are Paul and Violet Smith of South Dakota Vera Smith of California Lelanda Andrews of Red Oak C Noorden Slavin of Iowa City Lola and Ralph Davis Helen McCrory Juanita Smith Helen and Mildred McCloud Edna Burns Edythe Powell Veril Lagle Leater Breese Harold Mason Scott Tucker Forrest Lagle Jack Swaim Mya I FP Boshak and daughters Vere and Vers Mr and Bre Frank Ewing and daughter Beverly Carolyn of Moravia Mr and Mrs Will King of Kansas visiting Moravia called by the serious ideas of her brother W FP Donahoo Mrs Charien McKern and daughter Helen of Rockford Ill have been guests of relatives and friends in this vicinity the past week
Community notice invites neighbors to Hilton Church events with Sunday School at 10 a m and a service at 3 p m last Tuesday evening details. Attendance encouragement extended to others.
Martha Jane Sharp aged 85 a longtime Moravia Iowa resident died at her home two miles southeast of Moravia on July 4 following a two week illness. Born August 8 1884 in Fayette County Pennsylvania she moved with her family to Moravia in Appanoose County Iowa as a child and remained there most of her life. She was active in farming and finances and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in life. She leaves two brothers Lawrence and Leroy and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church in Moravia with Dr Matt R Sawyers and Rev D W Thompson officiating and burial in Moravia Cemetery.
My and Mrs. C C Smith and families of Naples Wisconsin and Mrs A Guekle of Winterset Iowa with Miss Freida Main of Des Moines and Myre Main and family of Oskaloosa celebrated in Moravia on July 4 and spent the weekend at the J W Zerbe residence hosted by N J Main.
William Payne of Cincinnati Iowa celebrated the Fourth of July in Moravia for the fifty fifth time last Friday and plans to keep celebrating there as long as Moravia holds a holiday. Born near Iconium he began celebrating in Moravia while living nearby and later resided in Des Moines before moving to Cincinnati.
The national show of the American Gladiolus Society comes to the Iowa State Fair August 20 to 29. More than 1,000,000 blooms from across the United States and Canada will fill much of the Agricultural Building for three days August 22, 28, and 24. Amateur and professional gladiolus lovers, growers, and publishers join the State Fair Board to sponsor this largest midwest display with a concurrent national society convention.
The Iowa State Department of Health warns that ragweed pigweed plantin and sorrel will begin to bloom within about a month. Pollen wafting on summer winds can trigger hay fever in susceptible individuals causing watery eyes runny nose and distress. The condition stems from pollen affecting the nasal and throat mucous membranes and is not truly a hay fever.
Moravia State Savings Bank undergoes reorganization to strengthen facilities for patrons. T. J. Turner relinquishes controlling interest after selling most stock to the new organization led by J. A. Bradley. R. McDanel becomes president with J. J. Hicks as vice president. seven directors named. New stockholders include Von W. Tracy and others, marking a major community banking consolidation. The move aims to create one of Moravia and vicinity’s strongest banking facilities.
Moravia held a homecoming style Fourth of July amid hindrances led by intermittent rain. Visitors arrived from across the region but showers reduced crowds. a strong program featured J. Richard Sneed, Rev Childs, and a notable band performance, with the evening fireworks and Moravia Band concerts standing out as bright spots.
From The Morning Union files dating July 13 1806 the marriage of John Overman Hawk and Miss Alice Bixby occurred Wednesday July 5 in Davenport Town. Also notes that Mr Harry Benson became a baby boy’s proud parent and other local items include F A Reich buying Moravia building, a Monday gun shoot won by Hilton, and several regional happenings with names and places like Darbyville Maine Buxton Hiattaville Gray Burton and Miller Ridge.
Louis Young died Wednesday morning July 9 at his daughter Mrs. Lester Smith’s Moravia home after a long decline. Born February 1 1855 in Ohio he was 76 years 4 months 19 days old. He moved from farms near Moravia to retirement and is survived by daughter Louise Smith and many relatives. Funeral services are set for Thursday July 11 at 2 PM at the Moravia M E Church conducted by Rev B G Hawkins. Interment will follow.
E J Johnston of Hopkinton Iowa takes charge as examiner in charge at the Farmers Merchants Savingy Bank, starting work this week. He expects preliminary bookkeeping to finish quickly and the bank to reopen for necessary liquidation business within a few days. Mr and Mrs J B Powell visited with Dr C B Powell and Mr and Mrs Prizer in Albia.
Rain tried to ruin the 1930 Moravia Independence Day events but a large crowd witnessed a splendid fireworks display. Parade races and ball games were canceled due to dampness while concession sales suffered. Committee praised for a successful celebration under difficult conditions, with hopes to reunite in 1931.
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