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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
5
The column recounts relief potato distributions and local shortages, a Moravia visit to Washington with scenes from Arlington and big city life, and humorous asides about ice cream sharing and community cooperation in schools. It mixes farm life, politics, and family tales with playful local commentary.
The Moravia Methodist church reduced its ten year debt from about 14000 to 4500 after a finance company agreement. The church will pay 1000 cash now and 500 yearly installments for about ten years including interest. Pastor Rev. Chas L. Ellis and Ladies Aid led a successful campaign.
The menu lists bread loin brown gravy escalloped potatoes corn beans baked apples sliced tomatoes slow bread batter jelly pie coffee ice tea for the meal.
At about 6 p.m. Sunday a truck driven by John Bailey of Moravia and an auto driven by Glen Cameron of Bloomfield collided on a curve east of Unionville. Mrs. Bailey sustained facial cuts from windshield glass, while Betty Cameron 9 of Bloomfield suffered facial and head injuries. The Cameron party included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cameron and five children and J. W. Cameron. all were treated at Dr. Slavin's Moravia office.
An editor with ink stained hands grills a late press room voice seeking a Dolittle Glub meeting scoop. The piece traces newsroom delays and the tension between deadlines and religion, revealing the precarious craft of delivering timely stories under pressure.
Several attempts were made to display a large potato shown by Chas. Pabst, but only one succeeded by Chas. Broshar with a 1 lb 9 oz spud. In onions, Albert Brain had the best showing with multiple samples, the largest 12 inches long with a notable circumference. He also stated he harvested two bushes from a single worth of sets.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin McIntire of Woodward Iowa with son and daughter in law Vern McIntire and family visited Moravia from Friday to Sunday. They enjoyed a picnic in Brompton where they grew up and had not visited in over 20 years. A cooperative Sunday dinner at the Tillmont home included many old friends and relatives from Moravia Centerville Albia and New Sharon with guests from Ottumwa Newton and Alyatie en route.
The Centennial Belles, a four live act musical extravaganza, headline five nights at the Iowa State Fair marking the territory centennial. Cervane's Band will perform with Chicago scenery. the program runs August 2, with pageants, fireworks, and rodeos announced for multiple dates.
The Band Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Wednesday at the Community Building. The gathering includes planning for the Mu revla Band Auxiliary and related activities.
Nathan G. Wilson 81 longtime Moravia resident died at his home July 26 after a long illness Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at the Moravia Methodist Church with Rev T J Zike and Rev Chas L Ellis officiating Burial in Moravia Cemetery Masonic services at the grave He was born March 4 1857 in Guildford County North Carolina and lived in Iowa most of his life He operated a Foster and Moravia general store later became a landowner and farmer Surviving are his wife seven children many grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends
Mr and Mrs Frederick Henry Tapp of New York state announce the marriage of their daughter Gertrude to Charles Richard Gollaher on Saturday July 23 1938 in Falls Church Virginia. Mr Gollaher is the son of Mr and Mrs G L Gollaher of Moravia and works in Washington DC government offices. The couple will reside at The Park Central 1900 F Street NW Washington DC.
Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M K Blackman superintendent Worship at 11 00 a m Y P E UV at 7 15 p m Evening service 8 00 p m Rev G E MacCannon conference superintendent will be with us in the morning All interested urged to attend A cordial invitation to all J Zike Pastor.
The notice lists a Church of Christ Bible School at 10 p.m. with Irene Main as superintendent, followed by Divine Communion at 10:50 p.m. A Ladies Aid event is planned Wednesday all day, with a noon dinner. George A. Civ ey is the pastor.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal church outlines Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Wesley Chapel adds Morning Worship at 9:40 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. The official church board meets Friday at 8 p.m. All members should attend. An ice cream social is planned at Wesley Chapel Thursday evening. CHAS L ELLIS pastor.
The Church of Christ announces Bible classes and services on the Lord's Day with morning and evening meetings. A Thursday evening Bible study continues. the pastor notes absence of the usual minister while expanding work in other fields.
Superintendent Wm H Young says many Moravia high school students need board and room placements. Those able to provide lodging for a student are urged to call or meet with Superintendent Young.
Rev. G. E. MacCannon, superintendent of the Iowa United Brethren Conference, will preach at the Moravia church next Sunday morning and conduct the fourth quarterly conference of the local church, as announced by Rev. T. J. Zike.
Mrs Amelia Pangeen district deputy and the Cincinnati installing staff came to Morava Monday evening to seat the Rebekah Lodge officers. New officers seated include N G Louemma Palmer V G Gladsy Pennington treasurer Edith Turner secretary Jennie Johnson warden Doris Pennington conductress Leila Day I N G Effie Gollaher Q S G Ges Johnson Chaplain Armintia Haddock R SN G L 5 N G R S V G Alta Chambers R S V G Livona Jones. Refreshments and a social evening followed the installation.
Hazel Webster returned from a Cov ered Wagon Tours vacation through the eastern states and Canada. Osa Cory, Moravia home economics instructor, returns after a six week Iowa State College course. her children have come home from grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Firking and others from Arizona, Texas, and Missouri visited relatives here before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKim of Florida visited locally and left for Des Moines then Florida in September. Mrs. Clarence Cropper returned to Waterloo after caring for her mother. Mrs. Johnson will stay in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Smithbury and Betty of Sioux Falls visited the Southburgs. Betty plans a visit with Austin Metall. Dewh Smithburg expressed interest in grain farm prospects. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle H Easter and two daughters of Long Beach, California, visited Win Raster and others. Raster’s first Moravia visit in 15 years, he works in electrophsting business. Wil take them into Canada before returning west. Koster notes this is his two daughters first time at a farm since, etc.
A band program lists pieces and soloists including March Quincy Richards Valse Egyptian Kastowsky and Popular Selections Blue Hawaii sung by Tom Zike Sunrise On the Mountain Holmes Little Lady Make Believe sung by Roy Adams Spirit of Peace Kiefer When You Wore a Tulip by Doris Jean Luse and Roy Adams Campus Queen Richards.
The Moravia lodge will install officers next Tuesday night with a home installing staff. All Odd Fellows are urged to be present and help with the work. Robt Stoops is named.
The George Irelan family held its annual reunion at the W T. Trelan home eight miles east of Moravia on Sunday. The gathering celebrated their father’s birthday with a bountiful cooperative dinner for the children and grandchildren including Lawrence Roland Clara Irelan Royce Pettit Beverly and Ronald Ottumwa Leste Bradshaw Delmar and Vivian Elvin Stocker and family John Irelan W T Irelan and Geo Trelan.
A church event offers a simple Wednesday meal featuring fried chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, sliced tomatoes, cold slaw, and iced tea. The readable items highlight a hearty roster aimed at community sharing.
Moravia Fall Festival elected officers and selected committees last week. President G B Johnson. Vice President J F Chambers. Secretary Bert Turner. Treasurer Chester Broshar. Platform Manager Dr BD K Orelup. Various committees include Sound Equipment Jake Day. Finance C A Veuch John Dille. Concessions A G Main Rollie McDonough Emmett Scott. Entertainment Mesdames F W Blumenstock W H Young D K Orelup Rollie McDonough. Arrangements G B Johnson Carl Bivin Lew Hiner J F Chambers Gerald Morgan Paul Broshar. Publicity O T Foglesong Roscoe Day W C Bivin. Tent and Industrial Show Preston Hiatt John Veach Ted Dehler. Speakers J D Minnes Dr D K Orelup. Budgeting handled by executive officers. Women officers to be polled at Thursday meeting at Community Building. President Johnson invites full attendance.
Master Masons of Weyueslea are notified to meet at the Masonic hall promptly at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon July 28 to attend the funeral of brother N G Wilson. Officers K E Bishop W M J Minnes N R Ward urge members J Day and Howard Cerson left Sunday for Lake Mille Luv Minnesota near Minneapolis for seven days of fishing trip. They request attendance at the ceremony and share travel details.
Two-town softball series ended with each side winning on its home field. Moravia defeated Unionville Friday behind Underwood’s pitching as Hellyer hit a late homer, while Unionville bounced back Tuesday for an 8 to 6 win. Large crowds supported both nights with fans from both towns and Moravia’s new white jerseys drawing attention.
Handbooks for Moravia Public School for 1938 39 were completed by the Union office printing department and are now being distributed by Superintendent Wie H Young. Books may be purchased at Veach Drug Store or the Union office and are limited to one per student, with lower grade books available to families as specified.
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