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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
3
Contracts for grading and bridging Primary road No. 6 are being rushed to site. In Monroe county grading starts midweek with a detour from Hilton to Albia beginning Wednesday. Appanoose and Centerville detours will follow as sections close, routes to be marked and kept in good condition.
Mr. Hoy of the Iowa United Telephone Company clears rumors about Moravia rates. The August 1 billing change adds a line item to reflect Exchange Service, with discounts for early payment. Residential bills rise from 1.25 to 1.50 but early payment lowers to 1.25. business bills go from 2.00 to 2.25 with a 25 cent discount if paid by the 15th. The company vows improved service and asks patience during Central Office and distribution updates.
Dr Atkins of Cedar Rapids will open his medicine show in Holstein next Monday evening. The Indian doctor has sold his famous medicines for over thirty years and is now promoting an advertising campaign with Churchill Drug Co handling his products. Rev J Fix preached at Grace M E Church in Burlington during a family weekend visit, with Mrs Fix Irene and Roger attending a longer stay.
Thieves broke into the N R Ward General Store in Moravia Sunday night and stole silk hose. The glass front door was broken to enter. Sheriff Gaughenbaugh and Deputy Ware responded. Several hosiery boxes were found along the road near Veo Hiatt farm, suggesting the robbers fled town. No suspects named.
Moravia patrons must note a new Wabash timetable with passenger No. 61 discontinued and replaced by No. 3 Des Moines Passenger arriving Moravia at 5 49 p m The revised westbound and eastbound trains include Nos 11 3 18 20 12 14 and 70 with flag stops and varied arrival times through the day.
Eli Grant Swaim, born August 9 1868 near Unionville Iowa, died July 1 at the State Hospital aged 63. He married Elizabeth Stufflebeam December 28 1867 and left six children, fourteen grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Unionville Baptist Church conducted by Rev Luther Childs. Burial in Taylor Cemetery. Also noted is Moravia’s tent barber shop move by M H Johnson as a novelty “fresh air” shop frontier tale.
Mrs J W Lockman of the Scattersburg neighborhood died suddenly at her home Tuesday night near midnight. She had battled pneumonia previously and a spell of coughing and phlegm led to her death. Survived by husband two children Will Trelan and Raymond Lockman brothers and sisters and many relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Attendees are invited to 8 p.m. daily revival meetings in the Big Tent at Oaks Interurban Crossing likely running through July 24 with an all day event on Sunday July 17. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 2:30 p.m. Includes a basket dinner and lemonade provided by Brother Smith. You are welcome.
The church announces W M A meeting at Mrs Dillie at 2 pm with no prayer meeting this week and invites neighbors to study the Second Coming of Christ. Sunday School is at 10 am and no other services are planned as pastor and wife join eight others at the State C E Convention in Gladbrook Iowa on July 14.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Mrs Mc Kern as superintendent. Communion at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church. Teachers and their classes enjoyed a pleasant Friday afternoon at Elm Hall with refreshments of sandwiches cookies and red lemonade served.
The M E Church Auxiliary schedules Diaper Sunday with services at Wesley and Moravia locations. Sunday School times 9:40 a.m. and 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Epworth League meets 7 p.m. at Scattersburg. Lay delegate election requested for next conference. New building progress includes brick and foundation work. stone work to start soon. W B H M S to meet about July 2nd at Mrs ALG Brushur’s home.
Three residents of Oskaloosa escaped fatal injuries after a Dodge touring car ran out of control east of the Theo Miller corner. The crash near Moravia left one man with serious head injuries and the others with minor cuts and bruises. Afterward, the party reportedly removed tools and light bulbs from the damaged vehicle.
The Hiatisville vicinity enjoys a busy social week with visits among families. J. C. Neff returns from Chicago with cattle. A wedding near Moravia unites Lester Powell and Marjorie McKay with a reception and warm wishes. several local families hosted gatherings and Sunday socials.
Miss Marjorie McKay daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest McKay became Mrs Lester Powell at the Methodist parsonage Moray on Wednesday July 6 at six o clock in the evening Rev O J Fix officiating. After the ceremony guests enjoyed a wedding dinner at the bride’s home and Thursday at high noon guests were treated to dinner at the groom’s parents home. The bride a Moravia High School graduate and former rural teacher, the groom an electrician in Rockford Illinois where he has lived for two years. They will reside in Rockford.
Neighbors and friends mourn the loss of the little daughter Jean born July 7. Burial was in Moravia cemetery Friday at 11 oclock with short services led by Rev C O Hobson. Jean was twin sister to Imogene.
Space limits force us to hold over part of this week s correspondence. Moravia reports visitors from Centerville as Mr and Mrs Lainetarris and Mr and Mrs Hal Wanghop visited Sunday.
A meeting of all chautauqua guarantors is scheduled for Friday evening July 15 at 8 oclock at the Moravia Union office. All guarantors must attend as only a few weeks remain until Moravia hosts the chautauqua and completion is urgent.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will hold a picnic at the old Oehler farm east of Moravia on Sunday July 17. Members and families are invited and urged to attend. Dinner will be served at one o'clock. Bring enough eats for your own family.
A picnic gathering is set at the Maple Grove school house on Friday July 22 to boost Extension Service programs of Iowa State College. County agent and Mrs Putnam will discuss Nutrition and year ahead including infant feeding preschool and school meals meal planning and foods for special occasions.
The Home Department of Monroe Township Farm Bureau will meet at Mrs Guns Luse home Tuesday July 19. The fourth nutrition lesson features a one dish meal to be served at noon. Everyone is urged to attend. The note of thanks from F W Hiere and family W C Stark and family and Mr and Mrs J A Hiatt follows time of sorrow.
Notice announces weekly public ice hours on Sundays from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. It also notes Mrs H EB Watts has been ill with summer flu in the past week.
Sunday activity centers on Hazel College area families visiting friends and relatives. Frank Sincox Tom Sincox and Ellen Sincox with others gather at Herman Johnson and Hugh Lewis homes. The Sincox and Caster families, plus Wilsons, Faber, Scott, Wailes, Witham and Sytania households, share Sunday visits in the community.
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