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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
4
Local residents and visitors traveled between Albia, Des Moines, Centerville, and neighboring towns this week. Several families, including the Veach, Horner, and Dowd households, hosted or visited relatives, while others attended alumni events, church activities, and a birthday gathering for Mary Lou Main. Medical and educational journeys are noted, with Sneed and Bishop families among those visiting relatives and seeking care.
Cedar Falls Indiana hosts the fifteenth Cedar Falls Interdenominational Bible conference at Riverview park from July 26 to August 2. Noted speakers include Dr Ivan Lee Holt of St Louis and Dr George Mecklenburg of Minneapolis, with others such as Rev Titus Lowe and Dr A W Palmer featured. The event attracts clergy from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and nearby states and requires no registration fee. Facilities at Riverview park provide cottages and campsites for attendees.
The Second Country Life Institute will be held June 22 to 24 at Jows State College Ames. Iowa and the Mid-West will discuss whether the region depends on others and other sections depend on it. Topics include regional prosperity and leadership forums with speakers from across the country.
A detailed explainer on Amana and its the community of True Inspiration recounts the 19th century migration from Ebenezer in New York to Iowa. Bertha M. H. Shambaugh outlines the move, village setup, mills, and the community’s gradual Iowa transition with names, places, dates, and milestones.
The event brings Future Farmers of America delegates and Mary Swarta Rose of Columbia University as nutritionist guests. Public speaking contests run June 22 at 7 30 p m and June 24 at 10 a m with meals planned at the Sheldon Moon Memorial Union and surrounding campus eateries.
John W. Wingert, floriculture assistant at Iowa State College, recommends feeder holes under lawn trees to feed roots without burning grass. He advises cutting turf, spacing holes by tree spread, depths of 18 inches, filling with fertilizer and water, then reseeding turf.
Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell were honored at a June shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Claude Paris. Gifts were drawn from a lawn well and presented by Freda Wood. Attendees included numerous local families and friends, with ice cream cakes candy and cigars served.
A Sunday gathering on June 7 near the Geo Boyer home celebrated birthdays for Paul Boyer Mia Geo Boyer and Charlen Quick, with a noon picnic dinner and afternoon ice cream. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Geo Boyer Paul Boyer Harold Ada Robert Mary Lou Donald Pearlie Boyer Gene Chas Quick Maxine Ernest Benson Helen Margaret Mia Jack O'Dall Leona Scott Patty Gertie Hoyer Chester McKern and Rev and Mrs Stine.
Relatives gathered Sunday at Bert Rinehart's home north of Iconium for his birthday. A table overflowed with eats including ice cream and cake served in the afternoon. Attending were Roy and Minnie Rinehart of Albia along with several Rinehart family members and others.
Sunday gathering at Mr and Mrs Harvey Hiatt home in Oneida Il included Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Mr and Mrs Fred Deesman and Mr and Mrs Athol McKern all of Rockford Il They came for Harriet Hiatt who spent a month with her grandparents and enjoyed a ride in Athol's Nash car described as a real treat.
A fragment discusses the Ebenezer constitution a simple ten item document and its lasting force until 1982. It mentions Amana church brotherhood management and concerns over authority, with unclear references to individuals and telegraph communications.
Visitors at the James Wright Home in Moravia on Thursday evening included his sister Mrs. Emaligie Jollingaworth of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Packard of Centers, and daughter Ruth Ackard of New York City. Ruth Packard flew from New York to Des Moines, with a Chicago layover.
Moravia Town Council met with all members present. Minutes of the last meeting approved. Treasurer's report shows total funds on hand 2121.27 with 626.50 unavailable. Permits granted to FP W Dotson and Veach Drug Store. petition to refuse saloon licenses discussed. Bills approved across GENERAL HIGHWAY LIGHT FIRE CEMETERY and other accounts. adjourned by Town Clerk D. K. Orelup.
Classified column items offer Rawleigh routes for salesmen in Lucas Wayne and Patricim counties with earnings cited plus other notices selling a Holstein cow a refrigerator and livestock. Hints of farm supplies and small goods include a dung batch notice, baby chicks, a milk cow, a force pump, a refrigerator, and a Shorthorn bull with ages and sellers named.
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