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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
5
An Ameri can Magazine excerpt features Baba Ruth questions about idol worship in sports and public adulation, sharing quotes on fame and the simple joys of a priest’s quiet influence, followed by brief notes on a local scoreboard donation, a lunar eclipse sighting, and fiscal data.
Francia Firkins writes at sea en route from San Francisco to Tacoma that he has been transferred from the U S 8 Memphis to the U S 5 Pennsylvania for duty on the clerical staff of the fleet Commander in Chief. His family will likely move from San Diego to San Pedro or Long Beach.
A Freemasons notice reports work in the first degree at the Bellot lodge Antony Tadge No 252 on Thursday evening at Taly 1 1.
Residents express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during a neighborhood fire emergency, noting swift response and support that aided safety and recovery efforts.
James T Day 65 of Moravia and Perl Day 57 from Miami met at the Day family reunion in Ottumwa after being separated since a 9 year old Perl mailed a letter from near Atwood Kansas 47 years earlier. James ran away 22 miles through snow with 65 cents in hand.
Fire at the Harry Tisue farm destroyed a newly built barn about 3 30 in the afternoon. The barn was not insured and owner Mr Time estimates the loss at no less than 1500 dollars. Neighbors rushed to help save other buildings from the fire.
John H. Huey of Parkstone South Dakota died July 12 1985 at his home. Funeral services were held Sunday July 14 at Parkstone. If alive he would have turned 78 on November 27. He married Mary Jane Hellyer in 1884 at the Hellyer home. Rev Lafayette Shaffer officiated. Survived by wife six sons and daughters one son Howard died in France.
Moravia Public School opens summer band program for 45 pupils. Twenty two are current members, 23 beginners, each receiving a half hour weekly lesson with director Melvin Betterly. Band will expand to 45 pieces next year and plan a trip to the Iowa State Fair with concerts and free admission for players.
A double birthday dinner was held Sunday at the J A Tadlock home. Guests included J A Tadlock whose birthday is July 16 and Basil Tadlock whose anniversary is listed as July 13 8. Attendees were Mr and Mrs Harry Stark Jerome Tom Tadlock Moravia Mr and Mrs Leea and Lorene Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock and children Imogene Emmalee and Larry Miss Evline Burton Richland ta.
The regular meeting of the nursery school mothers group is set for Monday evening at the schoolhouse on July 22. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and plans.
Monday evening guests at the C. C. Smith home included Mr and Mrs Ed Pabst Mrs Herbert Hall and children Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and children Mrs Freeman Weidman and two others.
The largest crowd of the season watched Moravia Reda beat the all colored Centerville Economy Cleaners 4 to 2 last Friday. Local fans were excited for the rematch next Friday when Hiatt's Stop and Shop team visits Moravia Reda.
Moravia FFA schedules a preliminary Friday game against Monroe County FFA as the Albia diamond hosts a night of league action. Reds splash jitters against colored players but settle in, Davis advancing to third on a muffed throw and scoring on a misplayed play.
Tarr family members hosted a reunion at the Fred Tarr home with Mrs. Florence Chadwick of Los Angeles and her daughter Mrs. W. B. Noxon of Chicago attending. Chadwick, Pinckney Tarr's daughter, marked her first Moravia visit in 65 years. The guests joined local families for luncheon at G. B. Johnson’s and dinner at Frank Main’s before traveling to Chicago.
Iconium Boy Scouts enjoyed a Saturday night outing in the woods. After hiking to a suitable spot they built fires, cooked meat and eggs, baked bread and biscuits, then played kittenball and games until animals chased them home.
The Stevens reunion will be held at Main's Grove on July 28. Millie Cox, Secretary, extends cordial invitations to relatives.
Business men are urged to attend a community meeting at the Community Building Thursday at 7 00 PM to discuss continuing the Lucky Day program.
Mary Elizabeth Roberts a lifelong resident of Monroe and Appanocose counties died at home in Moravia Iowa on Sunday July 14 1986 after a brief illness. Born December 12 1865 she was 79 years 7 months and 2 days old. She married Ephraim Roberts Feb 9 1881 and had four children Ether Guy Lula and Ethan who died in infancy. Funeral services were held July 16 at the Moravia M E Church Rev J C Behrens officiating with interment in Eslinger Cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for thoughtful guidance and sympathy during our mother and grandmother's brief illness and death. Grateful for flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tillmont and Madge Hough, Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts and children.
Virgil Amos Robinson born January 12 1877 in Monroe county east of Moravia died July 9 1936 at his home in Moulton Iowa after a lingering illness. He was 58 years 6 months and 27 days old. He married Naomi Evaline Stocker March 22 1898 and they had two children George Virgil and Gale who preceded him in death. He joined Free Methodist church then moved to Pentecostal church about 13 years ago. He farmed most his life and later ran a feed mill in Moulton. Survived by his wife Naomi and son Virgil with his wife Nona, two brothers and a sister. brothers Rufus Homer predeceased him along with two others. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Holingsa church in Moulton conducted by Rev Everett Stufflebeam with others assisting.
Sept 12 13 and 14 were chosen as the Moravia Fall Festival dates at a Community Building meeting. Officials named include Lulu Tillmont for Rural Schools and W M Young for Moravia Public Schools. Budgeting and department heads were discussed with several roles still to be filled.
Word arrives that the Hatcher tent show company will be in Moravia for the fall festival week. Officials announce their acceptance of the invitation and anticipate enthusiastic reception, noting the troupe has performed here before.
A Navy program of talking moving pictures will be shown in Moravia park next Monday evening July 22. The event, arranged per mayoral letter from Meyer C. Win aler, costs no admission and aims to acquaint the public with U S Navy life and events. The Moravia Union notes the show has drawn favorable comments elsewhere.
The Iconium Methodist Ladies Aid met at the church last Thursday afternoon to sew a quilt for Mrs. Ben Allem. The Lazy Daisies led the program and refreshments. Members discussed a trip they'd like to take with interest in California and other destinations. Mrs. Alecia McCord hoped to lead the group east via Chicago and New York. Thirty-six members attended with guests Mia Theo Miller and her aunt, and Edith Tarr returned after illness.
A joint installation event for Rebekah and Odd Fellows officers occurred Tuesday evening July 24 with good attendance. Emimett Scott served as N G and led the ceremonies.
Mrs Birdie Main serves as superintendent for the 16 p m Sunday School. Morning worship is at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m, and evening services at 8 o’clock led by Pastor W G Lagie.
The Methodist Episcopal church presents Sunday School at 10 a.m with Lyle Beery as Superintendent and a prominent children’s portion. Special music, a pastor’s message, Epworth League at 7 p.m., and evening worship at 8 p.m. Wesley morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Pastor J.C. Behrens.
W T Boston is the pastor for United Brethren Church with services at 10 a m Sunday school, 11 a m worship, 7 30 am special prayer, 8 pm evening service, Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at Louise Jones home led by Mrs. John Dille. Junior Christian Endeavor Saturday at 1 46 pm.
The notice lists multiple churches with their Superintendents and service times. Fairview Sunday School at 9 am with Mrs Bert McKern, Morning worship at 9 45 am, Epworth League on Tuesday evening, Ora Sufficeol in charge, Ladies Aid Thursday all day. Hilton Sunday School at 10 am with Lewis Rouse, Epworth League 7 30 pm, services after, mid week Friday evening, Ladies Aid Thursday all day. Teenium Circuit Sunday School at 109 in Miss Mayme Callen superintendent, Young Peoples meeting 7 15 pm, services after, annual Homecoming Sunday August 4, Tri County Pioneer Day Monday August 6. J W Zerbe minister invites all to services if no church home.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. BD D Smith north of Moravia. The event honored Mr. Smiths sister Mrs. Edd Pabst of Berryville Arkansas and other relatives visiting nearby. Attendees included Edd Pabst Berryville Arkansas Herbert Hall and children Upland California Elmer Dhority Cantril Raymond Dhority and granddaughter Mystic Dallas Dhority Centerville Clarence Horn and family Moulton C C Smith Frank Wilson and sons Lester Smith and family C C Smith and Cora Smith Moravia. Afternoon callers were Jeff Patrick Chalmers Woodruff Corydon Lloyd Hughes and children Des Moines.
Postmaster appointments announced for Lovilia and Blakesburg. W F Gaddis, long time Lovilia Press publisher and Monroe county relief administrator, offered the Lovilia post. Jas Schoseh, mayor of Blakesburg, named Blakesburg postmaster.
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