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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
A fragmentary report describes water flooding the basement of Toeai Christian church after a deluge Monday night. It notes a reprimand at supper led by a minister, and includes a long letter from Private Roscoe Day dated May 26, detailing Army life, letters home, and camp routines.
Dr. L. Rosenberg a Russian Jewish founder of the Bethel Mission will speak Friday at Moravia United Brethren Church. Admission is free but an offering will be taken. Rosenberg, born in Asia, became a Christian after Rabbinical studies and endured persecutions under Bolshevism before reestablishing Bethel Mission in Poland. He faced trials during Blitzkrieg and Nazi occupation impacting Jewish and mission activities.
United Brethren Church hosts a Children Day program with songs recitations and solos led by Oneila Whicker and Helen Davis. The event features piano and trombone numbers, short talks, and offerings, with Rev. officiating and a program committee including Mrs. Zell Callen Juanita Smith and Mrs. Claude Hawk.
Moravia and surrounding area experienced heavy rain Tuesday night with estimates of 4 to 6 inches. The storm caused minor damage including washed out corn and temporary flooding as creeks and rivers rose above their banks. showers occurred at intervals in the days prior.
Notice calls Masonic brothers to attend a Thursday evening meeting at the third dete 70 eat oe balary ta Ot o. The brief fragment mentions Jurton, W and other members and urges attendance for planned work with a salary or stipend referenced in unclear terms.
The Eslinger Memorial service drew many attendees as graves were decorated in Hemavial non eat gellager cemetery. By afternoon Rev Pullman of the Methodist church led the program with songs and recitations. Students from Center Brompton and Brush colleges contributed songs and readings.
A. B. Aid Menu lists meals for Wednesday June 11 including mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese roast pork and teas and coffees. Mrs Delta man’s sister Mrs Anna Kast and relatives from Rockford Ti visit Harriett Hiatt and daughter with Mrs Lee Hiatt over Decoration Day in the town.
Marie Callen daughter of Mr and Mrs Zell C Callen Moravia will graduate from Iowa State College Ames Iowa during commencement exercises Sunday evening June 8 She earns Bachelor of Science in Home Economics education with minors in general science and social science Mise Callen a Moravia high school salutatorian class of 1937 was elected Home Economics instructor at Orange Township Consolidated School Waterloo Iowa next year.
Miss Alberta Rouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Rouse of 814 miles south of Albia and Ralph Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Brute Spencer of Desa Moines were married at 2 pm Saturday at the minister’s home in Williamsburg Iowa The Rev J W Zerbe read the single ring service in the presence of family friends The bridal party includes Warren Rouse Edna and Ruth Massey and Sasquelyn Massey All are Albia graduates Spencer taught in Monroe county rural schools and the groom is a farmer They will reside on a farm north of Hilton on highway 60
Mrs C D DuVail of Moravia announces the engagement of their daughter Mex ie ko Wilam K to William J McNebb of Gear Falls Text glimpsed from Lake Geneva Wisconsin couple to wed June 14 at the bride’s parents home in Moravia planning a home wedding
Mr and Mrs Sam Hudgens and Mr and Mrs John Binion attended the 50th anniversary celebration marking the founding of Ash Grove Christian Church in Unionville.
Attention Rebekahs the Rebekah Lodge will hold annual elections of officers on Monday at pad Mrs Earl Brain and friends will meet at the Lester Brain home Friday for a related gathering.
The full music schedule for the summer starts this week and includes private Telsons marching band junior band and ensemble options with rehearsals midweek. The Des Moines convention parade trip is planned for next Monday with a 6 am Moravia departure and 6:30 pm return. The band festival week saw 56 senior band members this summer and over 60 expected with planned swimming party and future gatherings. Rosemary Main and Margaret Burton are noted as continuing into college.
Members of the So and Sew club held a cream social at the Carl VanZante home on Friday. Fifty three attended and eight freezers of ice cream were used. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt and Mr. and Mrs. Carol Brees.
An old time cooperative dinner was held at the Ancaster Gideon home in Morrell Nebraska on Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs George Williams of Morrell and Mrs George McCumber of Newton. Guests included neighbors from years past and their families. The event featured interspersed reminiscences and a time for visiting and shared refreshments. Mr and Mrs Witte planned to return home in a few days.
The Rev Edgar Knight presided as Winsler daughter Jacquelyn joined Dr Wiley Rountree in marriage at Moravia Methodist church. Nearly 600 guests attended the ceremony with elaborate floral décor and traditional vows.
Betty Mane Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop Moravia was graduated cum laude at Parsons College Fairfield June 3 earning a Bachelor of Arts English major and music and commercial minors She was Moravia High School class of 1987 valedictorian At Parsons she held many roles in Phi lharmonia Choir orchestra band YWCA Empyrean sorority Student Council and other activities earning awards and leadership posts including Kellogg oratorical prize Student Body vice president and Hore Coming Queen attendant
Dale Caria, former Moravia athletic coach and band director now in Cherokee Iowa, visited Moravia after his band the Cherokee High School Marching Band earned a division one rating at the national contest in Minneapolis Minnesota. Judges praised the band for fine work and sculderanle recognition.
Audrey G Zike daughter of Rev TY J Zike of Moravia graduated from York College York Nebraska on May 28 with an A B in education and history. She previously attended Cambridge high school Wentworth Spokane and York activities include YWCA cabinet treasurer of Life Work Recruits assistant dean of women at Hubert Hall and member of the Women's Athletic Association. She has been offered a contract to teach primary at Litchfield Nebraska next year.
Regular meeting of the Moravia Chapter C E S is set for next Tuesday evening. Members may reserve the 6:15 dinner at the Commercial Club room in Albia for the district meeting by calling Margaret Callen, secretary, no later than Monday.
Moravia high school hosts its annual alumni party Friday at 8 p m in the school gym. Madge DuVall chairs the program with Donald Darby toastmaster. 1941 class members will be guests. Alumni officers are Gretchen Luse president Maxine DuVall vice president Marvin Gardner second vice president Margaret Ward treasurer Fréd Blumenstock secretary. Legion Auxiliary will serve lunch with ten junior class waiters and waitresses.
The marriage of Miss Mary Ann Pohorsky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Pohorsky of Cedar Rapids, to Charles E Reich, son of Mrs Stella Reich of Davenport, was held Saturday evening April 5 at First United Brethren Church. Reverend James T Stewart officiated as families attended. The bride wore Wallis blue print crepe with a black redingote and gardeni a corsage of gardenias. Attendant Kathryn Pohorsky wore navy with pink roses. The groom was escorted by brother Donald Reich of Davenport. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 1440 Bever Avenue SE.
Methodist students will observe Student Sunday at 11:00 AM in the Methodist Church. Church school children will present a program showing their work and an offering will fund the Methodist Student Fund to aid worthy students with college expenses.
E B Harris of San Francisco was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner in the Methodist church basement Memorial Day. Sixty six people attended with brothers sisters cousins and friends listed from Moravia Oskaloosa Knoxville Des Moines Newton Albia and other Iowa towns plus California visitors. Several talks were given and refreshments served as friends called throughout the afternoon.
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