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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
3
Sunday School at 9 45 a m and 10 30 a m at Wesley Chapel. Odd Fellows and Rebekah Memorial Service at 11 o clock with German sermon. Epworth League at 7 p m and preaching at 8 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. W H M 5 meets at Mrs Elizabeth Broshars Wednesday June 17 at 2 40 with Mrs Sneed as lender. B G Hankins pastor.
Church of Christ notes 10 a.m. Bible School with communion. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Visitors Brother Walker and Brother Rodgers attended. Children meet each afternoon with a 2 p.m. Children's Day practice.
A series of tent meetings continues at the Gospel Tent by Moravia city park with daily topics and questions. Week's themes cover Jewish question, warfare causes, death law, eternal law of God, clear conscience, majority, and Heaven's Radio System. Speakers L. J. Rodgers and F. M. Walker invite all to attend and pursue truth and righteousness.
A roundup of upcoming and recent church activities across towns. Teonium Circuit Sunday School at 10 a.m. Children’s Day program at 11 a.m. Baptism services, Young People meetings, and Flag Day observances scheduled, with Rev. Frank Wilder of Moulton as speaker. Farm Bureau and Epworth League gatherings noted along with midweek services and county events. Hilton Sunday School reports a robust Children’s Day program and attendance.
Appanoose county shows 139 divorced men and 118 divorced women, 485 widowed men and 333 widowed women. The population totals 24,835 with detailed age, schooling, illiteracy, and foreign-born figures, plus top industries led by agriculture and coal mining. weekend travel hints at ongoing highway incidents.
J. W. Zerbe, minister, advocates school funding to strengthen rural communities and support local families through education and outreach programs.
Fifty-seven seniors received degrees at Iowa Wesleyan College 76th annual commencement in Mt. Pleasant Iowa on Monday. Among graduates were Charles Fix Claude Humphrey Moravia High School alumni Annabelle Clark Albia and Mary Zerbe Moravia.
The Moravia Juniors secured an easy win over the Drakesville team at Moravia Ball Diamond last Wednesday afternoon. Moravia amassed 18 runs while Drakesville scored none, indicating a one sided decision for the locals.
J E Hiatt and Misa Edag Pinnell were married at 5:40 AM on Saturday June 6 1931 at the Hiatt home in University Park. Rev John Ivan LaFavre conducted the ceremony with immediate family present. The couple will reside at Lake Center and plan summer studies at John Fletcher college before moving to their home.
A resident displayed a fine specimen of a rare Oriental Poppy at his home. The flower resembled a large red poppy with orange and black hues, displayed in a locale where such blooms are uncommon.
The menu lists roast pork with gravy and dressing, creamed potatoes, lettuce salad, radishes, onions, hot rolls, cake and apricots. It presents a simple old time dining lineup with traditional fare.
A tulip tree in Moravia Iowa has bloomed unusually for about thirty years in the yard of Mrs W T Johnson. The town reports it as the only one of its kind locally with several prior attempts to propagate the species failing.
Miss Ethel E Hupton and Howard W Humphrey were married June 4 at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Albia with only immediate relatives present. Mrs Humphrey is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Hupton. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R C Humphrey. They reside south of Albia and welcome congratulations from friends.
There are eight days or events planned by the Scout group for a skered schedule. Flag Day falls on Sunday with the Igunium Troop presenting Saturday night program featuring special music and a sermon by Rev. Frank Wilder of Moulton, an overseas veteran. The Brotherhood and the Scouts will stage the event.
Centerville readers greeted the W. W. Munn jewelry store at its formal reopening in a new Centerville site amid a crowd of former customers. Moravia’s Moravia ball team is noted for its strong showing in the area with a forthcoming game at Drakesville. Local weather impacts the Chariton River with heavy rains last week.
Epworth League of the First Methodist Church Centerville hosts a combined Sub-District Social and Leaguers Training Camp. Delegates from all Appanoose county chapters attend the Friday and Saturday gathering with Epworth Leaguers from nearby districts.
Mr and Mrs Uerbert C Hall hosted a 6 30 dinner at their 404 Ninth Avenue home on Sunday to mark ten years of marriage. Carnations decorated the table as guests from Upland Highland Ontario and San Bernardino joined the couple and their children Harold Charles Sheldon Dorothy and Doris for a second evening of games songs and refreshments.
Max Smith, son of Mr and Mrs W A Smith, was badly burned when he accidentally fell into a tub of hot water last Wednesday evening. His mother had not cooled the water, and the child is recovering slowly.
Workmen widened School Street from Wabash avenue to the M. B. Harris place near the Wilbur Kingery corner. The four‑block project required extra ground donated by property owners. Mr and Mrs Bruce Watts were visitors in Des Moines on Wednesday.
Annual Odd Fellows and Rebekahs memorial services set for 11 a m at M B Church Moravia Rev B G Hawking to deliver address with special music All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends invited Meet at the church entrance at 10 00 a m
The N. R. Ward store has the week installed Frigidaire equipment in their large refrigerator and will hereafter keep things cool the modern way. Mr Ward announces that he intends a handled line of fresh and cured meats in the future.
Archie Martin has taken over the gas station at the northeast corner of the square, previously run by W. T. Van Dorin. The outlet now handles Mid-Continent products.
Moravia residents joined the Appanose County I O O F and Rebekah gathering in Unionville Iowa on Monday evening. A large attendance and a fine meeting were reported with Rev Hankins delivering the address.
Resolutions notice the passing of Wm. J. DuVall by Moravia Chapter D4 of the Order of the Eastern Star. The lodge votes to drape its charter for thirty days in his memory and expresses sympathy to his family. A copy is sent to the bereaved family and Moravia Union, with minutes recording the action.
Iowa counties must eradicate Canada thistle sow thistle and quack grass along public highways under amended noxious weed law. Landowners must mow other weeds to keep highways clear. A guidance note from the Department of Agriculture emphasizes two classes of noxious weeds and urges special extermination methods for hard to eradicate species.
A town hall gathering set for Friday at 8 o clock to plan the Independence Day celebration. Organizers urge a strong turnout to move from idea to action and ensure the event proceeds smoothly.
Des Moines officials announced a record 15000 in prizes for Iowa farm boys and girls at the 1931 Iowa State Fair and Exposition August 26 to September 4. About 2000 junior farmers from over 90 counties will enter eight days of demonstrations and contests with premiums totaling 4825 ..
Des Moines Iowa officials adopt new rules to interpret the motor vehicle fuel law. Copies will be ready by June 20. Dealers and consumers gain protections including attached dentist reports on bills of lading, required sales slips, and a conformity guarantee. Two chemists join inspectors to sample and test fuels offered for sale. premium tests available to buyers for a fee.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and the Muasonic Order for their kindness and assistance at the burial of our beloved husband and brother. Mrs. Chas. E. McCauley and Mrs. H. Reich, Mr. and Mrs. Ned McCauley, Moe and Mrs. Ray D. McCauley.
A large group of neighbors and friends gathered at the Day Punks house farm last Tuesday evening for an old fashioned barn dance. About 78 were present and half a table mid time. Music was furnished by Harper and Jordan-Ong Present.
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