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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
5
The Moravia Union recalls 25 years of editorials noting that daily life and wit endure. A column recounts a children’s program mishap, a grandchild’s first stage, and local quirks like a rabbit’s foot found in a car. Unionville items tease a paper hanger turning eighty four in November.
Miss Icel Hellyer and Roger Harne of Crook were married Monday near Crook at a Methodist church area. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Harold Harn of Creston Iowa. Bride wore white with blue accessories. They will reside at the Roland Stull ranch near Crook.
Unionville Iowa correspondent reports J M Proctor and Harry Lippert brought in blue graae atalke measuring 60 inches. A local man also yields a dandelion stem 33 inches long.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Sarah Elswick, Moravia resident since 1927, at Ashland Illinois June 8. The second notice for Sarah A Waggoner, born April 7 1862 in Pennsylvania, died June 8 1936 at the home of her stepdaughter Mrs George Bailey in Ashland Illinois. She had married Samuel E Baumgartner in 1882 and later Oliver Elswick of Moravia Iowa became her husband. She leaves four stepchildren ten grandchildren five great grandchildren two sisters and one brother. Mrs Elswick was Lutheran. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday at the Bailey home and burial followed in Ashland cemetery.
A large crowd attended a Moravia Methodist Church Children's Day program last Sunday evening. The event featured an orchestra, multiple recitations by named participants, several songs including Let Everyone Sing Peace, Now the Program's Over, and a pantomime. Children and teachers such as Marilyn Smith and Bernadine Bishop were noted among the performers.
About 125 alumni and guests gathered Friday night in the Moravia High School gym for the annual alumni party. Officers were elected in a business session, with Faye Hudson as president and Keith Kennedy as first vice president. The program featured class welcome, musical performances, readings, and bridge and rock games, with high scores by Cleo Barnea and Rubye Hiatt.
Jubilee singers from Rust College in Holly Springs Mississippi will present a program of spirituals plantation songs popular and comic numbers at the M E Church in Mora on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. Those who have heard them before report an interesting performance by the group.
A large crowd gathered Saturday night for a four band concert in perfect weather. The performers, in caps and canes, paraded from the school house to the square and will give free moving pictures in Moravia beginning Wednesday night, June 19, as part of summer concerts each Saturday.
The Polyganthus Club opened its annual guest day at the home of Mrs. Bert Drake, southwest of Moravia, on Thursday after noon June 6. Members presented music readings and contests then hosted refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Norman Ward Mrs. Paul Broshar Mrs. Wm Barnes of Moravia Mrs. Clarence Rowe Mrs. Russell Warner of Blakesburg Miss Phyllis Bair Mrs. T Fletcher of Unionville and Mrs. Robert Tomlingon of Galesburg Illinois.
The Paylor Township School Board will accept bids for painting the New Hope and Showers school houses including toilets with two coats white lead and oil through June 30, 1985. The board may reject any or all bids. Theo Miller, Secretary, Moravia Iowa. Also notes social visits and a stove explosion incident with Mrs Charity recovering at a relative’s home in Cantril.
Moravia reports the season's first softball injury as Postmaster J. F. Albert, who was spectating rather than playing. Stepping in a rut, a bone fragment was chipped from his ankle during a field check, and x rays show the injury should heal in about a week.
Officials of Moravia High School have been notified that the school remains on the Approved list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The announcement follows the association’s fortieth annual meeting in Chicago, April 10 to 13. Moravia has upheld membership since 1927, a credit to the school and its patrons.
Clifford M Hardie of Moravia High School attended a Center ville meeting as Appanoose county 4-H club Waders set Mystic Show dates for August 14 to 17. Hardie will attend Iowa conventions in Ames June 12 to 28 including livestock grain judging and vocational agriculture instructors sessions at State College.
The Merry Mixers club held a farewell party Wednesday June 6 at the McCord home for Mr and Mrs Ray McCord. Husbands attended. light refreshments were served. The couple plan to move to Iconium soon and will be replaced by Mr and Mrs Edward McCord. Several local families and guests were present along with extended relatives and visiting grandchildren.
Moravia hosts night softball as the Moravia and Albia U B Church teams clash in a double header after a lighting showcase. I S U trembles in the second game with Paul Underwood fanning 15 batters as Moravia wins 28 to 1 in the opener and 7 to 1 in the night cap.
A Rolla McDonough driven car carrying Moravia residents and others toward Des Moines rear ended a truck stopped on the highway near the Iowa Power and Light plant southeast of Des Moines. No injuries. Passengers included Oral Easter and several McDonoughs plus Billy Luse. Additional travelers to the Register & Tribune carriers convention were the Delmar Wilson family and Richard Veach.
Plans proceed for Mother and Daughter banquets at Iconium and Hilton after weather and illness delays. Iconium event set for Wednesday June 19 at 8 pm with speaker Mrs. C. S. Hickman and Mystic string band. Hilton program follows Thursday June 20 with Rev. Harold Lancaster delivering the message.
The Moraine Co-Operative Marketing association shipped a mixed car of livestock to the St. Louis market on Monday night.
Morning worship at 11. Sunday School meets at 10 with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Evening service at o clock. Special sermon for children and a reading of Scripture. Children take part in a special choir and male quartet. W G Lagie is the pastor.
The notice outlines church activities with Lyle Beery as Superintendent for the Sunday School at 10 p m and morning worship at 11 with communion. Epworth League led by Phy lic Creech at 7 p m, evening worship at 8. Wesley services at 9 30 with sermon and communion, 10 30 Sunday School under J C Behrens.
The United Brethren church invites for Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M H Johnson superintendent, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 8. A Thursday 8 p.m. prayer meeting, Friday missionary society at Mrs Mary Johnson's home led by Mrs Louisa Jones, and pastor W T Boston.
Iconium Circuit Teenium holds Sunday School at 10 a.m with Miss Mayme Callen as Superintendent Father s Day invites families. Young Peoples Meeting at 7 p.m with services after. Boy Scouts meet Saturday evening. Ladies Aid midweek Wednesday. Vosburg annual school reunion Thursday. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a.m with Lewis Rouge as Superintendent Epworth League 7 30 p.m. Services after League. Daily Vacation Bible School Monday to Friday for two weeks. All children invited. If you have no church home you are invited to attend any listed church next Sunday. 3 W Zerbe Minister
A Sunday gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Argo honoring Mr. and Mrs. 5. W. Tarr of Duluth Minnesota. Attendees included J. L. Haines Red Oak Susan Callen Des Moines Minnie Rinehart Roy Rinehart Perry Carter Albia Frazier Ottumwa Russell Brown Dell Hellyer Charley Argo Denny Jim Eugene Argo Jake Firkins Jack Roscoe Tarr Stella Argo and others.
The menu lists smothered chicken with gravy, new potatoes, green beans, and cafe style sides as part of M. E. Friday’s meal offering.
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