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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
5
A column reflects on recent rains described as refreshing for people animals and crops while noting dust concerns and possible street treatments. It mentions the Hatchery Shows in town drawing crowds and a humorous digression about the Hatchery name.
Alonzo F. Randolph died Monday at his Centerville home after long illness. A former Moravia business owner and Albia police chief, he also served as deputy sheriff in Monroe County. Survived by wife Inez and five children and several stepchildren, he was a Mason and former Eagles member. Funeral services Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home Centerville, burial Oak View cemetery Alblu.
Optimism runs high in Moravia area as recent rains boost moisture for a likely good corn harvest. One to two inches fell Tuesday night, bringing total rainfall since Sunday near 2.14 inches, with about 3 inches southeast of Moravia and less west of town. Oats and wheat look good, rust is minimal, and the small grain crop is nearly all in the shock though official yields await threshing.
The menu lists beef with dumplings gravy mashed potatoes and cabbage as the main course. Desserts include pie and cottage cheese with bread butter jelly and tea. Beane and Cottee are mentioned among attendees or contacts for the meal.
Miss Julia Cooper of Centerville resigns after three years on the Moravia faculty to join Knoxville Iowa schools as primary instructor. She taught third and fourth grades initially then first grade, reelected, to oversee pre-primary next year. She served two years as P T A secretary. patrons regret her departure. No successor named yet.
The Past Matrons club met with Mrs. Austin hosting. Mrs. Jay shared experiences from her winter trip to Arizona, illustrated by pictures. Refreshments followed the program.
Mrs. Claudia Boyer of Orange California and Mr and Mrs Cecil Chambers with Victor Chambers of Pulierton California arrived Saturday to visit Mrs H G Broshar. They plan to stay until Wednesday and resume their journey homeward after touring Detroit Lansing Michigan and Canada. The gathering at the Broshar home Sunday included out of town visitors Monte Gehler Ottumwa Ralph Tisue Creston Willie McDanes near Main Station and Clair Broshar and children Waterloo.
Plans announced for the Legion and Auxiliary annual picnic at Lake Wapello next Sunday. Veterans and Auxiliary members and families are asked to assemble at the lake at 1 p.m. for a basket dinner. Members with proper coupons should bring water. Mr and Mrs Tow Philby and family returned Friday from visit to Boulder Colorado and Cheyenne and Laurine Wyoming. The regular FL PLA chapter Yor duly monthly meeting will be held next Monday July 19 in the Ag room. Plans for the camping trip and slide pictures will be discussed. A large attendance is desired.
Moravia Union completed handbooks for the 1937 38 school year and distributed by Superintendent William H Young. Compiled by Mr Young the handbook offers free text books to high school students as a key announcement.
The Mo ravia School Band will vary its usual concert order this week by presenting two brief performances. One Wednesday evening at 7 and another Saturday evening at 7 both finish in time for members to attend a courtesy show by the Hatcher Players.
Oneita Selby arrived from Los Angeles to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby and visit relatives. She has taught in Los Angeles schools for eight years and was chosen as an exchange teacher to Rochester New York for the coming school year, with a Rochester teacher taking her California placement in return.
Rev. F C Scott attended a state board meeting of the United Breah Fen church at Cedar Falls Friday. He was accompanied by Floyd and Harriett Scott and Wilma Van Zante who attended the young peoples convension which was in session there last week.
Joan Cullen celebrated her birthday last Saturday afternoon at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Zell Cullen. Guests attended, with several gifts received. A decorative birthday cake with four candies was displayed and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Fern Main, a Moravia high school graduate of 1920, was presented last week and is now Mrs Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Illinois.
Rev. C A Ellis Moravia Methodist pastor departs next Sunday for a two Sunday vacation. The motor tour covers Jefferson City Missouri Little Rock Mississippi Vicksburg New Orleans Houston and Texas relatives. Daughters Mrs G Johnson Elliott Iowa and Mrs Harold McComb Burlington join with Mr McComb and grandchildren Marilyn and Jack. Rev Field Ottumwa will preach July 25 with no service the following Sunday.
The Moravia high school class of 1985 held its second reunion at the State Park near Centerville on Sunday July 21. Officers elected at the business meeting include president Glee Cullen vice president Evelyn Stauber secretary Sheila Day and treasurer Maxine Tiste. Members present included Glee Cullen Cheree Byphon Leils Day Kenneth Hiatt Vernice Long Clack McKern Evelyn Stauber Maxine Tisue Wilma Vazante Clarence Whitehead Dorothy Wilson and Jackie Winsher. Invited guests were Carl Van Zante James Nash Ruseve Day and Ruth Jukwacu.
We thank our neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father, NM May Winkelbuern and childrey.
Keith More son of the late J O More and Mrs J O More of Centerville will arrive in Harlan this weekend to form a law partnership with his brother Jake More under the firm name More & More. He is a Centerville High School graduate who studied at Drake University Des Moines for three years and the Washington School of Law for three years, earning his degree and passing the state bar exam last November.
Oehler Bros Oil Station on Highway 60 is now the Burlington bus station ticket office and waiting room in Moravia. The uptown Moravia bus service is discontinued. passengers must use the crossroads. Three northbound and three southbound buses run daily with revised times from 8:47 am to 11:35 am and 9:22 pm north, and 9:27 am to 10:37 pm south.
R. R. Pennington a local truck operator barely escaped serious injuries after a repair at Burton Hiatt garage in Moravia. The truck slipped from a jack while he was beneath it and a drive shaft struck the side of his head above the temple, causing a deep cut. He was taken to Dr Slavin for treatment and officials believe no serious harm will result.
Moravia Union job printing department finished new Moravia Telephone directories. The directories are now with the telephone company for distribution to residents and businesses. Rural patrons may pick up their copies at the company office.
A family dinner at the John Bickford home Sunday celebrated Mrs Bickford s birthday jaliniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A IV Olney of Kansas City MO Mrs P B Carpenter of San Bernardino CA Miss Cora Stagge and Ray Lemaster of Cheyenne Wyo Mr and Mrs Hugh McFatridge of Iconiam ate and Mrs W H Stephens al bin and Walter Lemaster.
Notice announces a social at Main Station church Tuesday evening July 20 by the Hustlers Club. Program includes readings and variety numbers with two-wheeled play. Everyone is welcome.
The report lists visitors including Ma's Genews Seittut jeid daughter Veia and Bandoy from Oregon as participants in a local gathering, noting greatest distance traveled.
The fifth annual Brompton school reunion was held Sunday July 11 at Eslinger grove with 64 attendees. A basket dinner followed by an improvised program featured readings, songs, and talks by alumni and guests including Frank A. Nichol. The gathering honored pioneer roots, with plans for next year’s reunion and a memorial miniature red schoolhouse presented to the Brompton school.
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