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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
1
A local notice recalls Delbert Donahoo who recently completed eighth grade and writes poetry about dieting. It quotes his milk based meals and humorous lines about hunger, routines, and family. The piece also reports on various rural anecdotes, including a large garden spider, hogs, and wedding celebrants.
Community Club in Moravia selects committees to organize the July Fourth celebration led by general chairman Dr. D. K. Orelup. Roles cover finance advertising speaker public address system entertainment concessions arrangements decorating and officers coordinate plans ahead of Friday meeting to finalize appropriations. Marie Oehler will receive a University of Iowa Homemaking degree during the 77th commencement in Iowa City on Monday June 7.
Epworth League of Moravia promotes sending delegates to the Epworth League Institute at Mt Pleasant. Two one act plays plus specialty numbers were staged at Moravia church last Friday and again at Iconium MKE Church Monday evening. Casts included Rex Firkins Don Blackman Quentin Hudson Bill Tracy and others. performances coached by Mrs D K Orelup and Wendell Cloyed.
Mrs Burl Stanley of Nampa Idaho sends subscription and shares hometown news Virginia and I plan to leave May 29 for Eugene Oregon for Arthur’s graduation May 41 and wedding June 8 at Newberg Oregon The bride is Miss Thelon Parrish Arthur continues as Dayton Christian church pastor and high school teacher
Mrs. Frank Hiatt hosted the ETC club gathering as officers for the new year were chosen. President Mrs. QO Foglesong, vice president Mrs. Curtis Burton, secretary Mrs. B. R. Pennington, assistant secretary Mrs. John Johnson, treasurer Mrs. Chas. Johnson.
The menu lists creamed chicken and noodles with hot biscuits and gravy mashed potatoes creamed asparagus lettuce radishes cottage cheese pie and coffee for Friday meals. It emphasizes a hearty traditional spread with classic sides and dessert coffee to accompany the main dishes.
The Queen Esther society will serve ice cream and cake on the M. E. Church lawn Saturday evening June 6. The public is invited. We sew the evidence from the garden of the Albert Veeck residence.
Miss Osa Callen and Ralph Freeman wed Saturday May 29 at Callen home with Rev. F C Scott performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants included Zell Callen and wife Marie Callen. The couple slated to reside in Creston Iowa after a brief honeymoon, marking the forty second anniversary of the bride's parents.
The nursery school mothers met Monday afternoon for their regular monthly meeting chaired by Mrs. Almont Main. The topic was The Influence of Pre school Upon the Child. After discussion, the group joined in several contests and light refreshments were served.
A communication reports J T Vendorin rebuilt the farm bridge northeast of town after it broke when an Ochler Oil truck crossed it. It is believed to hold, as Zell Wilkon cleared the area. Mrs Laws visited Centerville relatives on Tuesday.
A Saturday band program features performances by Jane and the Ambassadors with selections including Concentration Overture by March Davis, The Iron COWht Overture, Contemplation by Liebner, Memories of Stephen Foster by Holmes, The Wild Rose Waltz by Strauss, Golden Gate March by Johnson, and First Parade by March Grabel.
Three Civil War veterans from Appanoose and one from Davis County were honored at Ed Streepy’s home near Udell. Ed Streepy 92, Bunk Reed 91, and Wm. Shuck 84 attended with health strong. Attendees praised their service as soldiers and citizens. Flowers were given by local women’s groups. pictures were taken and the veterans pledged to return next year.
The Vosburgh School reunion will be held at the school house in Franklin Township Monroe county on June 10 1937 with an all day meeting and a noon basket dinner. Committees include grounds Archie Thompson Glenn Turner Vern Turner Roscoe Argo refreshments Olive Miller Nellie Thompson Maud Turner Stella Argo program Truis Turner Gertrude Shehan Fern Derby Pearl Free Nellie Turner See attend and reconnect with old schoolmates.
Announcement notes the Moravia high school annual alumni party will be held in the school gymnasium Friday evening June 11. Committees are appointed and busy planning entertainment for attendees.
Liteside Coolerators, described as the latest in air leaning refrigeration, will be on show at Mein Bros Market and Grocery in Moravia next Saturday. A promotional display will feature the new models and highlight their efficiency.
A photo from spring 1917 shows Basil Cowell, Ferrel Albert, and Ed Firkins in Moravia near the old school. Cowell, first local from Moravia killed in action, was honored with a large funeral at Moravia park. The Moravia Post of the American Legion named Basil Cowell Pont No. 361 in his memory.
Miss Ruby Hiatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt of near Hiattsville completed two year Junior College at Albia She earned the uniform county teachers certificate and made the two year honor roll as an outstanding student of Albia Junior College.
Rev Chas L Buhs of Moravia Methodist church spoke at Unionville Memorial Day service last Sunday. The observance included decorating veterans graves at the cemetery. Mr and Mrs Lowell Warris of Newton were visitors to Unionville for Memorial Day.
Moravia churches announce Sunday School at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m at Wesley Chapel with Sunday School at 10:30 a m and morning worship at 9:30 a m Epworth League meets at 7:00 p m Charles L Ellis pastor.
The United Brethren Church announces Sunday morning worship at 11 oclock after Sunday school at 10. Junior C E at 2 p m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Preaching at 8 p m with a mid week service. Children’s Day program postponed one week. Pastor F C Scott.
Teonium Circuit Fairview hosts Sunday School at 9 a m led by Pearl iex with morning worship at 9 45 a m Jeopium Sunday School at 1u a m overseen by Wayne Thompson and morning worship at 11 4 a m Evening service at 8 o clock in cooperation with Epworth League The pastor will meet official members after the evening service at Iconian Aldtow Sunday School at 10 3 m Relph Dpehee supervised by Viilehdetsl devniusm phoebe al Wie parsonage JW SYNE Pastor
Miss Deloris and Harriet Lee Main of Moravia graduate from Simpson College two year primary course at commencement in Indianola on June 8 with Dr Ralph W Lockman delivering the address. Memorial Day services at Moravia cemetery recount veterans, with bands, colors, and wreaths honoring the departed.
The Moravia community plans a basement remodel to add modern toilets and wash rooms for the public. The town council promotes and supervises, with the Community Club earlier urging the move. Remodeling by F W Blumenstock and Wm Burns. plumbing and electric pump by George Firkins. completion aimed before the July 4th celebration.
The Community Club calls a meeting Friday evening June 4 to discuss the July 4th celebration. All members especially committee members are urged to attend. M. K. Blackman president.
Memorial services at Eslinger cemetery drew a large crowd last Sunday afternoon. John Miller of Albia delivered a short program with a talk titled Our Responsibilities, urging peace at home and abroad to prevent soldiers from filling cemeteries.
The Moravia school band performs Saturday evening with three out of school musicians Dayton Dotson baritone Rex Firkins clarinet and Wendell Cloyed cornet. Dayton Dotson played a baritone solo as a special number.
Mrs. Rogers entertained her children and most grandchildren over the weekend with relatives joining from Fremont Iowa Geneva Illinois St Charles Florida Rockford Centerville and other distant relatives.
School kitchen menu lists chicken pie potatoes and gravy dressing potatoes and spaghetti cottage cheese pineapple salad bread butter pie cutter served for the Wednesday meal with dessert options.
Hayes Winsler son of J A Winsler of Moravia has been moved from Coid Packing Memphis to the Omaha branch office. He was in Moravia briefly before starting the new position. The Winsler family plans to close their Memphis home soon and will move to join manager Winsler in Omaha.
The 20th Century Club held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. H. E. Glick home with a cooperative luncheon. Officers elected were Mrs. A. E. Shull president, Mrs. D W Halden vice president, Mrs. Cody Luse secretary, and Mrs. Tom Cuinerun treasurer.
A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon on Friday evening at their home. Guests enjoyed visiting and gifts. refreshments of pie and fruit were served. Mrs Bruce Watts of Illinois spent Monday here with her parents Mr and Mrs H B Watts.
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