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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
3
A collage of quirks from Colliers Weekly and vintage musings. It notes French villagers serenades at weddings and playful misnamings from young people, mentions Roosevelt, the World’s Fair in Chicago, and a jokey guide to handling accidents with humorous advice.
Moravia ball club lost to Moulton 10 to 2 as Paul Underwood struck out nineteen. The local team, managed by Ed Kennedy, is composed of younger players from the area. Next Sunday Mystic is scheduled.
Fall festival officers and committee members are urged to attend an important association meeting this Friday at 8 o'clock in Town Hall. G. B. Johnson, president, notes a large representing group is expected.
Two prominent locals, Charles L. Stockwell aged 72 and farmer R F Coltrain, died within 24 hours. Stockwell passed at home Tuesday after a brief illness. funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Moravia Church of Christ with burial at Main Station. Coltrain died Wednesday morning at his daughter Rosa Blumer’s home in Ottumwa after a long illness. remains moved to Tumor Funeral Home. funeral arrangements pending.
The Iowa State Fair opens in eight months with over 200 acres of displays and competitions. Events include a Back to Fundamentals Farm Exposition with a state corn show, a National Livestock Show with vast prizes, the largest 4-H Club Congress in America, a statewide women's exposition, farm machinery and home equipment show, wildlife displays, and a broad entertainment slate August 25 to September 1. Admission 15 cents for men. women admitted free. record entries and projected large attendance.
A gospel team from Center ville First Methodist church will lead the Mora union service next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock in United Brethren church. The summer series is sponsored by M, B, and United Brethren churches with good features each week. Burton Tarr of Gammon Theological Seminary preached last Sunday evening and also spoke at Fairview and Scaniar churches Sunday morning.
About 76 relatives met at Bert Vosburgh home north of Albin for the annual Turner reunion on July 16. A picnic dinner was served on the lawn followed by a program of songs recitations and readings. Officers were elected for the 1934 reunion to be held at the T. J. Turner home two miles north of town. Numerous relatives attended from nearby towns and states, with letters read from members far away.
March Indiana Guarda W Mt Kiefer pieces include Waltz Le Belle Marie and Overture Lone Star by Edward Hazel. Walte Queen of the Dalben. Gelop Walsenburg by K Ling. Vocal selections feature Batty Second Street by J F Albert and International Peace march by H C Miller. Other numbers include Cupid’s Call, The Merrymakers, Spirit of Peace.
Reunions and church homecomings will run under this notice at no cost. Officers urged to send time, place, and details to the Moravia Union. Reports appreciated soon after events. Burton Sunday July 30 Center ville Park Peace Sunday August 6 Mrs Hattie Stilwell home 884 West 19th St Des Moines Wilson Sunday August 13 E F Wilson home Main August 19 Main grove south of Moravia No 60 Boyer Tuesday August 1ath B A Boyer grove McDanes Sunday August 20 City Park Centerville Iconium Sunday August 5 Salem church west of Moravia Sunday August 20
The Stevens reunion gathered at John Stevens home last Sunday July 28 with many relatives present from Centerville Moravia Darby and Iconium. Officers chosen for next year include John Stevens president Harry Rumley vice president Mildred Cox secretary Mary Moffatt treasurer with a program committee of Mildred Stevens Elsie Pool and Emma Ray. The next gathering is planned for the fourth Sunday in July at Will Moffatt’s home.
Kittenball activity revives in Morava as harvests clear and players return. Luse's team edged Beery 10 to 8, Kaster's beat Beery 5 to 7, and Layo's topped Beery 7 to 8. Standings show Kaster and Luse leading. Beery trails with several games postponed. Schedule lists matches through August with Beery and Kaster frequent opponents.
The menu lists fried chicken gravy mashed potatoes green beans shredded tomatoes slow bread butter jelly and tea coffee as a visiting relative stays with Eugene Wilcox and Albis.
A 4A gathering at the C A Burton home on Sunday July 23 honored Mrs Boyd Yonne and daughter Ruth Helen of Greybull Wyoming. Mrs Yonne formerly Alice Neff visits her Russell Iowa parents C E Neff and Mrs Neff with a large turnout including Bob Neff Bert Neff Frank Neff J C Neff Bayard Neff and others from Morava Albia Blakesburg and Russell.
Co-Operative Marketing Association shipments led by Jones moved eight cents of wattle to the St Louis market on Tuesday.
The O. M. T. P. club met with Ruth Crawley on July 24. Members paid fines for constitution violations. Genevieve Donovan was initiated. The next meeting will be with Bonita Saxte. The evening ended with a lively group game of Sette enjoyed by all.
Iconium prepares a two day homecoming and Pioneer Day event on August 6 and 7 featuring a relics display in the Christian church. Rev Zerbe leads plans with sermons by Rev Altiede and Rev Charles Pettit, music by Moravia Troubadour orchestra, and events including an old time fiddlers contest and a 400 strong Sunday School. Relics include coins, furniture, clocks, books, flags, uniforms, and many tools. prizes for oldest quilt and another over a century old.
Preaching service 10 a m Bible School 11 a m W G Lagle Superintendent Christian Endeavor 7 p m Evening service 8 o'clock Ladies Aid all day meeting Wednesday August 2 with dinner at noon Robert Seath Minister
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 46 a m with Dale Schreiner as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 p m, Union evening service at the U B church at 6, Methodist Gospel Team from Centerville leading, Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m, Wesley Divine worship at 9 32 a m, Sunday School at 10 30 a m, with A C Behrens as pastor.
Morning worship at 9 00 oclock with sermon theme The Fellowship of the Cross Communion Sunday urging all to join in consecration. Union evening service led by Marion Mounts of Centerville with a gospel team. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 9 00 and week of prayer July 30 to August 6. Sunday School planning set for Thursday August Ord
Teonium Circuit and Fairview churches host Sunday school, Young People's meetings, and Epworth League activities with speakers on friendship and homecoming. A large crowd enjoys a choir and orchestra program at Centerville First Methodist, plus midweek services and community campfire reminders.
The McDonough Style Shoppe expands its merchandise with a new line of shoes. The first shipment is arriving the first of the week, signaling a broader inventory for customers.
G. L. Gallaher has been awarded the contract for extensive repairs to the Udell Consolidated School building and is set to begin work. The project includes a new roof, some new stucco, interior and exterior repairs, and a fresh coat of paint.
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