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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
3
A stray election joke about Henry Field comments on vote margins and a playful slogan. A porch swing collapse on a Sunday near North Milwaukee Avenue sparks neighborly laughter. A daisy chain of anecdotes covers roses, autogiro rides, and a New Sharon Star list of seven supposed greatest mistakes.
Voters in Moravia and Taylor township cast ballots for township, county, and state offices in large numbers. Republicans and Democrats each faced nominations as party rules required, with no candidate achieving the 96 percent threshold for board of supervisor terms. In Appanoose Davis district, Rinker secured the nomination with 1,249 votes.
Adelaide Baker and Reverend J Richard Sneed wed at the bride’s home in Searsboro Iowa Monday evening June 6 at 7 30 oclock The couple plan to visit Washington DC before Sneed assumes a Bryantville Mass church post and both pursue further studies in music and theology with scholarships noted The wedding featured music by local performers and was attended by family from Moravia Springfield and surrounding areas
Dorothy Lou Dodd left Saturday for Des Moines to attend three months of summer school at the American Institute of Business. She earned a three month scholarship for the top high school commercial average and was chosen as one of the 15 top entrants in a scholarship contest involving transcribing letters and writing an essay.
A town hall meeting is set for Thursday evening at the Moravia hall to decide whether Moravia will hold its annual celebration this year. A. G. Broshar, president last year, urges a large turnout of businesspeople and citizens. without new members the effort may fail. The meeting is at eight o clock.
The United Brethren revival campaign enters its third week led by Evangelist BE C Shepherd of Kansas City. Attendance rises in Sunday School and morning services while the evening service stays near prior week. Shepherd preaches Christ and Him Crucified with strong biblical basis. Local song leaders Forest Main and others enhance the services. The series continues with topics including A Question of Great Importance and The Tragedy of Calvary. Visiting locals W BR Halden and James of Grundy Center, IA.
Eighty seven alumni and guests gathered Friday evening June 4 in Moravia High School gymnasium for the annual alumni banquet. The event featured a formal program with toastmaster Charles E. Miller, student reports, musical numbers, and an orchestra, followed by election of officers for the new year including Helen McCloud as president and Donald Darby as treasurer.
The district Epworth League assembly will convene at Moravia M. E. church Friday evening starting at 8. An engaging program is planned and a luncheon will be served.
The Moravia visitors Janet Wilson and Bobbie Pride from Centerville called on Wednesday afternoon. The menu included baked chicken dressing mashed potatoes gravy creamed tomatoes lettuce salad radishes onions breadwater jelly strawberries and cream white cake coffee.
Latest statewide returns published with many precincts still outstanding. Officials caution figures are unofficial and incomplete as 2,436 precincts have not yet reported. Final results may differ as more data arrives from remaining counties and jurisdictions.
Laura Margaret Argo born October 10, 1867 near Albia Monrow County lows grew up in Ironiunt moved to Tronium after marriage to G F Argo on November 10 1889. She mothered one daughter and five sons Vera Harry George Ned Jim and Eugene all of Tronium and Divinity. Survived by husband Charley Argo one brother Harry Lemaster five sisters seven grandchildren and one step son. She joined the Tcontum M E church during Rev Will Dill ons ministry and served as Ladies Aid president.
Reprinted from The History of Appanoose County Iowa 1878, the piece recounts a Virginia style infare at a 19th century Appanoose County wedding between Robert Coffman and Sarah Sumner, followed by a raucous reception, a long dance, and a communal feast. It also recalls the 1851 Chariton River flood, crossing by Joshua Miller with oxen, and widespread crop damage. Several settlers endured shortages until aid arrived.
The Appanoose County Christian Endeavor rally at the Church of Christ drew about 110 registrants, Hilltown leading with Centerville Christian second. Dorothy Hansen of Moulton presented the district reading slated for June 18, and Rev. Geo Suenkel spoke on the Quiet Hour with Rev. Shepherd guiding toward Jesus. The next rally is planned for Hilltown Church of Christ with a 5:30 basket supper.
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