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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
3
Last Sunday was profitable for churchgoers with good attendance and gratifying offerings. The minister, D Winfield Thompson, urges responsibility and gospel witness, citing Acts 20 32 and stressing moral strength from God’s Word while sharing community reflections and strawberry table treats.
W F T Evans minister and C BR Kincade superintendent lead Bible School at 10 AM Communion service at 11 AM Christian Endeavor at 7 PM Honna Lagle leads. Sermon at 2 PM. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon and choir practice Wednesday evening. Large crowd enjoyed the Children's Day program Sunday evening. Children to have picnic at VanDorin home Thursday after.
M E Church at Wesley holds Sunday worship 9 20 a m with Sunday School to follow. Lay delegate election to Annual Conference before preaching. Moravia election a week later with 11 a m and 8 p m services. Epworth League reports from District Convention delegates. All Leaguers urged to attend and a special feature planned with the evening sermon. Regular Friday dinner announced by Rev O J Fix.
Rev E C Lepper announces schedule shifts starting June 16 at Fairview Main Station and Hilton Synagogs? The morning preaching replaces afternoon, with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Preaching at 10 45 a m at Fairview Main Station. Alternate Sundays at Hilton hours 10 00 a m and 11 06 a m. Children Day observed at Hilton. Communion next Sunday after preaching.
S. E. Alexander, proprietor of the Alexander Grocery and Produce Store in Moravia, installs a large Frigidaire equipped Hugsman show case this week to display and keep meats and other perishable products cool. The modern unit promises a high volume meat business and improved display.
Sunday afternoon a collision occurred near the Chas Pabst place involving Dan Wolf Ab Mulr driving the Wolf car and Clay Grisson driving from the north. All occupants escaped serious injury though both vehicles suffered substantial damage. Wolf was arrested and fined after liquor was found in the Wolf car and he was ordered to reimburse Grisson for damages.
A large crowd gathered at memorial services held Sunday afternoon at Eslinger Cemetery northeast of Moravia. A fine program by local youths featured an address by Rev Warren of Blakesburg, with assistance from the Blakesburg American Legion Post. Flowers were abundant and beautiful.
Newly elected officers of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges in Moravia are Bert Turner N G Carl Black Y G Rebakeh Gladys Pennington N G Fern Lavett V G Jennie Johnson Secretary Fearl Utterback Treasurer.
Six Rat Terrier pups were born last week at the Philliy Morris dog rack. One pup arrived with five legs, two protruding from a single shoulder. The pup is otherwise healthy and Philip Morris expects to exhibit the freak on July 4th.
Morning and evening services scheduled with all welcome. A special extra notes that the election of the circuit delegate to the Annual Conference will follow Disciplinary requirements. Pair View Hilton churches Sunday morning June 28 and Icenium s Sunday morning June 5th. Attendance urged. Weather may have caused prior notices to be missed.
Six Moravia High School representatives competed in the Iowa City state academic meet finals last week. The team earned a district Class B cup, displayed at The Moravia Union office, after earlier victories at Chariton. Attendees included Supt. M. H. Goeldner and six students: Marie Ochler, Althea Green, Genevieve Donovan, Elizabeth Sneed, Lucile Coltrain, and Harris Stafford.
The piece argues that firms placing ads in the newspaper draw attention to their goods. It claims advertised items offer high quality at low prices and save shoppers time and money. It contrasts stores that advertise with those that do not, noting quicker service and distinctive, complete stocks.
The menu lists mashed potatoes with brown gravy, breaded cutlet, lettuce salad, coleslaw, cheese, vegetable stew, pie, and coffee. It reflects a simple midweek meal lineup with classic side dishes and dessert.
On Tuesday June 1929 at Rev A B Hightshoe's home in Ottumwa Iowa Miss Glennie Scott and Mr Samuel T Dicks of near Moravia were married in a double ring ceremony in the presence of the wedding party. The couple, both Moravia High School alumni, will reside on the farm near Iconium with families expressing congratulations.
Sarah A VanDorin born August 10 1847 in Indiana died June 6 1929 at Salem Iowa age 81 years nine months and 26 days. Funeral at her residence three miles north of Hillsboro at one o clock Sunday conducted by Reverend F F Hanson. Interment Lambert cemetery. Survivors include four children C H VanDorin Jennie Elmo Lewis VanDorin Susie Weenike and four stepchildren plus grandchildren.
Moravia beat Seymour 6 to 5 in a drawn out 16 inning game on the local diamond. Downing started, then Russ pitched in the fourth. Blackman worked for Seymour. Moravia gained a 4-0 lead, Seymour tied it, led briefly in the sixth, then Moravia won with Downing scoring the winning run on Smith and Brush hits. A large crowd watched, and Unionville looms next Sunday.
Announcement that Dr M G Myres from University Hospital Iowa City will care for the practice during a three to four week vacation. Dr Myres will use paternal medicine with focus on children ailments and will be available for emergencies. he will be at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit later for further work. Also notes a Sunday school social at Andrew Faber home with Rev Pix and family visiting from Murayia.
Huge local interest grows for Moravia July 4th celebration. A Friday town hall meeting outlined plans to entertain visitors and make the event the biggest yet. Another planning session is set for next Friday evening.
The Iowa Southern Utilities Co. reveals a voluntary rate reduction effective June 1 across its 25 county service area. Moravia, in class PD, will see a net decrease across the first 50 KW, with pricing steps for the next 150 and subsequent blocks. The company cites engineering gains and increased sales as reasons for the cut and plans line rebuilds in Moravia with a crew arriving within days to restore service.
Attention Odd Fellows and Rebekahs then a notice invites members to a picnic at a southwest location near Muul on a Sunday. The handwritten lines mention Welk Le West or Trewin and a dining event at Det deo oak ndlys near Elestatt with Miss Muravia noted.
An election set for June 27 in Appanoose county Iowa seeks approval to issue up to 3500000 bonds to fund draining grading and hard surfacing of primary roads. About 2385 signatures showed strong public support beyond the 1900 required. The program aims to finish state road projects ahead of a later state bond issue.
Miss Fontelle Gearheart and Fred Kirkland were married Tuesday morning at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Scales officiating. The couple, both long connected with Centerville area, will reside in Indiana Harbor after a reception with family and friends.
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