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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
3
A Cincinnati softball team defeated Moravia 23 to 6 in a Sunday game based on a press dispatch. The Moravia lineup was not released for publicity and Moravia’s star pitcher reportedly left for Illinois or elsewhere.
The Appanoose County Welfare Board held a July 8 1989 meeting to reorganize the relief office and combine it with the social welfare setup. Esther Desh of Centerville is named social welfare director and Francia Nihlen becomes relief department supervisor with Carroll Weater as relief department statistician. The changes follow state level reforms transferring emergency relief duties and abolishing about forty state jobs.
John Stilwell aged 77 died of heart disease early Sunday at his Hamilton home after a sudden illness. He lived his life in Hamilton, survived by wife Anna, four daughters Della White Dorothy Godfrey Lily Mitchell Grace Henderson, three brothers Cal Joe Arthur, two sisters Delilah Lee Rose Spense. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at Hamilton Methodist Church, Rev. R C Rawe officiating. interment in Hamilton Cemetery.
Des Moines pastor Rev Herman A Smith is announced to preach at Albia Albing Methodist church next Sunday morning at 10 30 in the absence of Rev W R Keesey the local pastor.
The Methodist Aid of Moravia will serve meals to threshers at 30 cents per plate. Call Mrs. W. L. Hicks or Mrs. Frank Selby.
A brief quip from the New London Journal recalls a Dakotan visiting Iowa noting weather lore. The joke contrasts Iowa’s rain arriving 16 minutes before it’s needed with Dakota’s rain arriving 16 minutes after it is too late.
Wendell Cloyed of Moravia contributes a new popular piece to the next Saturday band concert program. The number, published recently, has been seen by many locals and may have been sung with piano accompaniment. It will receive its first hearing at the upcoming event.
Readable fragment outlines a public performance at Berkeley featuring the Golden Bears Yoder General Mixup March Medley Allen Southern Belles Caprice McCaughey Elena Polka Trumpet Solo Kiefer with Duane Veach Lyle Jones and James Hilton Cathedral Echoes Buchtel March Fulionaire Watson Popular Love Is Like a Toy Balloon Wendell Cloyed Roy Adams Moravia Overture Tournament Hicks Novelty Puppet Parade Devalon Price Popular Star Dust sung by Bette Hiatt March Officer of the Day Hall National Anthem.
A piano score arrangement by Mr. Harris accompanies the vocal with band. The second band party of the summer will occur in the next few days. If arrangements are possible, parents families and band members will enjoy the outing.
Richard Hawk, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk, was struck by a car in Moravia Saturday evening while attending a band concert. He ran from parked cars in front of the Ward store to the sidewalk and collided with a slowly moving cart, was knocked down but not seriously injured, according to a report.
Mrs Della Roth entertained her children and grandchildren at a birthday dinner Sunday honoring her son Ira Robb of Unionville. Attendees included Ira Robb and family Versal Robb and family Q C Kester and family Johnnie Whicker and family Mrs Cecil Caster and daughter Bonnie Jean Mrs Robb and Lela Marie. Later, Mr and Mrs W C Bivin and W G Firkins visited. Firkins attended John Stilwell funeral in Hamilton Tuesday.
Dorothy Lou Dodd and Edward P Morgan wed at Union City Methodist Church on July 1 with Rev. R W Bilbroke officiating. Bride’s family noted Moravia high school 1992 graduate now with Twentieth Century Portrait Company. groom Brooklyn native auditor for Blaker Linen. They will reside in Brooklyn at 684 East 29th Street.
Rev. John Smart, a native of Africa, is scheduled to give an address at United Brethren church here Thursday evening of this week. The public is invited to hear him.
Rex Firkins will direct the band on July 22 during Mr. Harris’s vacation with Harris returning for the July 29 concert. No band or orchestra seasons for two weeks after this week. concerts continue on Saturday nights. Firkins, a former director and drum major, will be assisted by regular student directors with no rehearsals on July 18 or 26.
Relatives mourn the death of Mrs. C. B. Wilkerson at her Des Moines home on Thursday July 6 after a long illness. She was about 69, daughter of Abe and Jane Pollard, born east of Moravia on the J T VanDorin farm. Survived by son Otis Wilkerson and daughter Ethel Page in California, sister Mrs CW MeInoire of Moravia, brother Jess Pollard of Moravia, husband predeceased. Funeral at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines July 7 with interment Mt. Ayr cemetery.
The family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness shown in their time of sorrow after the death of Mrs. C. B. Wilkerson and for the floral tributes.
Dotson Cafe reports a Saturday theft of about 40 to 50 dollars from a pocketbook kept outside the safe. A stranger was briefly held but released after no theft evidence was found. Local talent is suspected in the incident.
The Moravia Community Club and Fall Festival association plan a joint meeting at the Community Building Friday at 8 pm for this week. Officers will report and be elected, with dates for the fall show likely set. Community members are urged to attend. the session is open to all.
Menu lists chicken loaf with gravy, potatoes, green beans, sliced tomatoes, beets, cottage cheese, bread, butter, pie, ice tea and coffee served at the event. Includes standard side dishes and beverages.
Beulah Bishop appeared in a musical program at the Y W C A club rooms in Ottumwa on Monday night July 10 as a guest of Mrs E G Schaeffer who presented one of her pupils in a recital. Miss Bishop sang three groups of vocal numbers with her sister Betty as accompanist. A reception followed at the Schaeffer home at 129 North Washington street. Moravia attendees included Mr and Mrs D E Bishop and daughters Beulah Hetty Bernadine and Billy and Mrs Fred Tiltmont.
Bloomfield judge Taylor was guest speaker at the Moravia Community Club noon dinner at United Brethren church. He noted civic clubs’ value for service and personal gain, praised local unity, and spoke of his district court role and youth on the bench. Over twenty members attended. another dinner is planned in the fall at the Methodist church.
John Veach of Moravia attends a dealer meeting in Des Moines for a Farmall A preview by International Harvester at Hotel Savery. The new rubber-tired Farmall A features Multi Vision and aims at row crops for 40 to 60 acre farms. factory production started with short display windows including a July 1, 18 arrival for a few hours.
Mrs Gene Cloyed living northeast of Moravia was knocked down and trampled by several cows while assisting with milking Wednesday of last week. She was taken to Albia hospital and remained there until Saturday.
Residents who have not paid pledges may settle with Rev. T J Zike or John Dille at Moravia Bank as the canvass moves forward. The playground project seeks more funds to meet the quota while roller skating gains popularity with fibre wheel skates in high demand and time limits. Mothers and other women beyond high school age may use the floor at four each day per Miss Sherrard the playground director.
Mayor Horner urges Moravia motorists to observe speed limits and curb excessive speeds. He says streets have been smoothed for driver convenience and asks residents to respect the law, avoid dust, and prevent accidents without resorting to arrests.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and their sons Carl Charles and David left Moravia Friday morning heading home to Orange California En route they plan visits with friends in Wyoming While in town the Johnsons were honored with many family reunions and gatherings of old friends
Word has been received by relatives of the death of Mrs Mary Mounts wife of A R Mounts at Zephyr Hills Florida in June Funeral services were held there last Wednesday at 10 a m Mrs Mounts about 70 years old was well known here a former resident of this vicinity Survived by husband and three sons Lewis Macon Georgia Marion Zephyr Hills Fla Eugene Gainsville Fla
Van Dorin reunion gathers at Albia City Park on Sunday July 16 inviting all relatives. Stevens reunion to be held at John Stevens home Sunday July 16 inviting all relatives. Legion Auxiliary picnic set for Centerville City Park Sunday July 28 with noon dinner and what to bring.
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