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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

3

Church News Briefs Share Saturday Schedule

W F T Evans minister and C R Kincade superintendent note Bible School at 10 am and communion. No preaching next Sunday due to minister attending a U S Mail Carriers meeting. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm led by Nadine Logie. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon and all day Friday at the church to ready work and serve thresher dinners in the basement. Call Mrs Sam Barnett or Mrs Burdette Utterback.

W. F. T. Evans C. R. Kincade U. S Christian Endeavor Nadine Logie Ladies Aid Aiso Sam Barnett Burdette Utterback

Moravia Event notices from M E Church plan services

M E Church Moravia reports the pastor away for several weeks visiting Nebraska. Sunday School and services in Moravia Sunday morning with Ritch and the Albia gospel team in charge at 9:30. No evening service due to Chay-Tanque in the park. Homecoming at Iconium planned next week. pastor to return before quarterly conference on August 14. Chit thrashing action and auxiliary meals served for 28 cents. Meals and vegetable donations welcome. Friday 6:30 p.m. lunch served by Classes 8 and 9 for the Commerce Association at Centerville. meat tickets from J B Sneed required by Thursday. An evening program follows 7–8:15 p.m. in the park. attendees urged to attend.

Nebraska Moravia Ritch Albia Iconium Acaton Association of Commerce Centerville J.B. Sneed

Conium Circuit M. E. Church Invites Attendance

The Fairview and Hilton circuit advocates churchgoing amid growing weather and harvest time. Sunday services include Sabbath School at 9, preaching at 9:45 and 11, with an evangelistic 3 p.m. session. A quarterly conference August 15 at Moravis Church. annual finances due by August 21. conference begins September 4. call to stewardship and duty in God’s cause.

Fairview Hilton Conium Dth Moravis

Moravia Chautauqua Opens With Variety Programs

The 1829 Moravia Chautauqua begins Friday afternoon July 26 with a matinee play Easy to Take and a later showing of Laff that Oirl. A Saturday concert by the Loveless Twing Quartette and a Sunday program including Readings and East is West precede a Monday finale with Charles Mixer Company and Paul Whiteman orchestra.

Oirl Jane Katherine Kelchner Charles Mixer Lucille Dunbar Mixer Paul Whiteman

United Brethren Church Sunday Services and Converts

The United Brethren Church invites worshipers to study at 10 am next Sunday after a sermon last Sunday led to a 46 year old man finding Christ. Visitors from Fairfield and Chicago joined the pastor and wife for Tuesday fellowship. No evening service next Sunday due to a local entertainment. Also advertising pickling season products at Sinnith Drug Store.

Christ Glover Ferrell Bobby Olewein John Bellville Chicago G. A. Flinchbach

Conium Farmer Killed by Binder in Harvest Field

Donnie Murphy, 65, a farmer in the Teonium neighborhood, was killed Thursday when he was run over by a binder as he stepped in front of the machine to fetch a bolt. Scott Murphy, a neighbor, witnessed the incident as the team bolted, and Donnie died about an hour later. He was unmarried and lived on the same farm with his sister.

Donnie Murphy Teonium Mr. Murphy Scott Murphy Murphy

Moravia Team Visits Centerville Merchants For Battle

Moravia travels to Centerville to face the Merchants nine in a key county clash. Centerville boasts Cy Hampton on the hill, while Moravia counters with pitcher Ross. A large Moravia fan contingent is expected, promising a hard fought game.

Moravia Centerville Merchants Moulton Sentesidlte Giants Ottumwa Cy Hampiton Mor‘avia Warner Hampton Ross Itbla

Vernal Boshak Arrives in England With Tourists

A European tourist group led by Vernal Boshak of near Moravia arrives in London after a voyage from Montreal. The party debarked at Havre, France on the liner Megantic and will visit additional European points before returning to the United States.

Proag Earl May Vernal Boshak Near Moravia London Havre France Montreal Canada Megantic United States

Good Will Tour to Moravia Friday Evening

The Centerville Chamber of Commerce plans a Good Will Tour to Moravia on Friday evening with the Centerville band and The Chanters. A chicken dinner at the M E church costs 50 cents, with plates reserved via J B Sneed. After dinner, J B Sneed will welcome guests and a chamber member will explain the visit, followed by a free park concert at 7 15 by the 30 piece Centerville band and The Chanters, timed to avoid chautauqua conflicts.

Centerville

M. E. Friday Dinner Menu Roast Beef and Sides

Menu item list shows M. E. Friday serving roast beef with brown gravy potatoes lima beans baked apple cottage cheese butter pie and coffee as the meal. Regional dinner offering highlights a simple comfort plate.

Legion And Auxiliary Members Visit Knoaxvilly Home

Members of the Legion and Auxiliary are invited to visit the Knoaxvilly Soldiers Home. All who wish to attend meet at the Lewion home Friday July 26 at 12 30 PM. Those who can furnish cars are asked to do so.

Knoaxvilly Soldiers Home Lewion

Notice request for returned trucks from party

Mr and Mrs C C Wallnghop and daughter were business eatlers in Hiteman Tuesday afternoon. Fred Ratliff and family of Lynvill Bruce Watts and wife of Centervill Clareree Tyrrel and family of Albin Four Watts of Custuna and Mr and Mrs Earl Brain and children were Sunday guests at the HL EL Watts hepie.

C. C. Wallnghop Hitemnan Fred Ratliff Lynvill Bruce Watts Centervill Clareree Tyrrel Albin Watts

Otterbein Guild Meets With Lois Davis On Monday

Twenty nine Guild members visitors and mothers gathered at Lois Davis home on July 22 with Vera Smith leading. The program included songs prayers poems and explanations of Light India and China and a convention report by Mrs Thompson followed by the secretary's report and a benediction. Hostess served refreshments and the next meeting will be with Helen Main.

Lois Davis Vera Smith Jesus Ronita Lagle Mildred McCloud Josephine Caster Mrs. Thompson Deloris Main Helen McCloud India Edna Burna Bonella Lagle June Tisue Mane Oehler Juanita Smith China Helen McCrory Thelma Hiatt Helen Main

Day Family Reunion Held at Wildwood Park Ottumwa

The Annus Day Reunion took place at Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday July 21 with many Day family members present. Guests included Tom Irelan and family Vern Irelan Otis Irelan and children Zell Irelan Morgan Day Jas Murphy Bessie Bunch Raymond Day Sher iman Day Frank Day O K Day Guy Day Ernest Day John Day Arthur Day Day Day Allen Day Swanson Bert Albright Harry Roberts John Worrell Burt Flemming Marion Adams Luck Bond Stella Albright Bart Dye Otis Day and others with J B Snevd and Allen Buller visiting Des Moines the prior Monday.

Wildwood Park Ottumwa Tom Irelan Dwight Vern Irelan Otis Irelan Zell Irelan Morgan Day Mexico iMa Jas. Murphy Chilliwathe Ohio Bessie Bunch Shelbyville Raymond Day Sheriman Day Shelbina Frank Day Oskaloosa O. K. Day Guy Day Ernest Day John Day Belknap Arthur Day Day Day Allen Day Swanson Bert Albright Harry Roberts Drakesville John Worrell Burt Flemming Marion Adams Luck Bond Bloomfield Stella Albright Mop Bart Dye Blakesburg Otis Day Oskalousa Gird Mu Mra 4. T. Day

Pioneer woman Sarah Jane Stuckey dies at 87 in Appanoose

Sarah Jane Stuckey a pioneer of Appanoose county died Saturday at her daughter Mrs Elmer Caytor south of Unionville after months of illness. Born July 27 1841 in Birmingham Van Buren county she was a niece of Ann Rutledge and knew Abraham Lincoln. She helped Tarbell recall Lincoln facts and leaves seven children two step-brothers many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Fairview church south of Unionville followed by burial in Moulton Cemetery with Rev A M Smith of Bidon delivering the sermon.

Sarah Jane Stuckey Appanoose County Elmer E. Caytor Unionville Stuckey Ann Rutledge Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Ida M. Tarbell Anthony T. Pre W. A. Smith Moravia Bidon Iowa

Quiet Wedding Unites Merle Weatherly and Preddie Gorden

On Thursday July 18 1929 at the Albia Iowa home of Rev C M Glick Miss Merle Weatherly and Mr Preddie Gorden were married with a ring ceremony. The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Dwight Weatherly. Mrs Gorden is a Moravia High School graduate and former teacher in Appanoose and Monroe counties. He is a Udell High School alumnus and a farmer. They will reside on a farm east of Udell after a brief honeymoon.

C. M. Glick Albia Iowa Merle Weatherly Preddie Gorden Dwight Weatherly Gorden M. L. Weatherly Moravia Moravia High School Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Appanoose Monroe A. Gorden Udell

Thresher Dinner Served by Local Christian Church

The ladies of the Christian Church will serve thresher dinners for 26 cents. Names associated with the event include Phong Abs, Sam Burnett, and Mrs. Burdette Wierback.

Ladies of the Christian Church Phong Abs Sam Burnett Burdette Wierback

Thanksgiving Calendar Note for Pickling Season

Set the calendar for Thanksgiving and plan pickling with Judd's pickle mixtures. Inquire at Lillith Drug Store for supplies and guidance.

Dudd Siunith Drug Store Judd Lillith

Moravian Rosebud trip and local notices from 1904

A reminiscence of Moravian youths heading to Yankton South Dakota to register for the Rosebud drawing. Local events include a temporary photograph apparatus moved to Melrose, a Washington hand press world record note, a Moravian poem titled Moravians and the Rosebud, and a Reading Club gathering by the Harn and Halden families with 42 in attendance.

Carpenter Bron Pattery Melrose Earl Washington Yankton S. C Spirita Rosebud Mesdames Harn Halden G. T Barney Red

Moravia Baseball Team Tops Agency 7 8 In Slow Contest

Moravia edged Agency 7 to 8 in a slow game marked by six Moravia hits and several Agency runs in the sixth inning. Moravia benefited from walks, hit by pitches, and errors as Agency’s three early hits led to most of its runs. next Sunday Moravia travels to Centerville to face the Merchants.

Moravia Agency Centerville Merchants Moravia Boys Gome

Antiquity Lodge Ny 262 Holds Regular Meeting

The 4. F. & A. Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge Ny 262, A. F. & A. M., is set for Friday evening July 26. Members are urged to attend under Worshipful Master Albert.

Antiquity Lodge A. FP A. M F. Albert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church News Church OF Christ M. E. Church Conium Circuit Laffit United Brethren Church Centerville Merchants England M. E Legion and Auxiliary Hhem Otterbein Guild J. B. Snevd Allen Buller Des Moines Munday Wan A Pionett Heardong Weatherly cAgo Greenbank McBride Rf Brosher Bowles McMann H. Roberts McCoy B. Waddle I Ross P Shaw le Orelup Rf Warner Bradwell G. Johnson Cullers H. Waddle Downing L. Johnsal Anderson Vow
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