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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence blends jokes on farming methods with a playful wedding scene. The piece mentions Secretary Wallace, homemade ice cream, and magazine parody notes. It also sketches a wedding moment with a gown, veil, and a gentle aisle scene.
Miss Kathareen Black, who recently returned from Kirkaville, Ma, while picking cherries, fell from a cherry tree and sustained a broken arm. The accident occurred Tuesday morning and she is currently medische care.
A barn on the C. S. Nash farm north of town was struck by lightning during Friday evening’s storm and burned. The structure was among the improvements west of the Interurban tracks.
Moravia High School has been approved for the eighth straight year as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Local officials announced the accreditation, noting continued high standards for teacher qualifications and instructional facilities. Credits from Moravia are accepted by colleges and universities nationwide, and a 1934-35 student directory is being prepared for distribution.
Death of Mrs. J W Hiatt reported from Harvard Nebraska where she passed away Thursday evening at six o'clock. Relatives in this vicinity recall many years of residence and note the large circle of friends and kin.
The Union County Treasurer W B Haught reminds residents that the Old Age Pension tax is due by July 1 1934. To ease payment a representative will be at Broskey and Son grocery in Morning hours 6 to 10 p m Wednesday June 20. All residents 21 years and older must pay the tax as required by law.
Mrs 1 C suffered serious cuts and bruises after a four car crash southeast of town on the Unionville road. Cy Jen C42 lost control and went into a ditch, throwing Mrs C against barbed wire fencing.
A partial OCR fragment references Carroll's death and a 707 edipation robbery case. It mentions police officers and arrest context, implying a fatal shooting with unclear details and ongoing inquiry.
Jack Huffman died Monday at the Ralph McDonough home in Moravia after a several week illness. He was 65 years, 5 months and 12 days old and had lived alone on a farm east of Moravia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with Rev. J. C. Behrens presiding. interment in Moravia cemetery.
Appanoose county will receive a large oil supply to combat chinch bugs, per County Agent Leo Bowdish. The oil, demonstrated on the Lloyd Davis farm, will be distributed via allotments likely awarded to those who can use it effectively. Monroe county also gets a car of oil for distribution through County Agent Howard Hamilton.
J F Albert injured the middle finger of his left hand while examining a device in the median last Saturday morning. The spring released unexpectedly and dug to the bone, leaving Albert unable to throw the perceived signal.
The Church of Christ United Brethren and Methodist of Moravia will hold Sunday evening union services for June July and August. The first service is this Sunday, June 17 at 3 pm in the Methodist church with Rev. W. T. Boston delivering the sermon. A 2 church union choir will sing with singers from all three churches along with other special music.
A Dine menu lists baked tenderloin with creamed potatoes and peas, Harvard beets, cole slaw, ice cream and cake, coffee and tea, tea bread, butter, and jelly.
A Moravia Union reader urged local merchants to boost display advertising to inform the public what is for sale. A pursuer replied with a wish for more notices as readers want clearer bargain information. The letter, from a farmer in Moravia trade territory, emphasizes merchant negligence in ads.
Over 100 attend the Moravia high school class of 1934 alumni party at the school gym. Attorney Charles E. Miller presided as MC as a program of solos duets and games proceeded. Officers elected at the business session: President A G Broshar first vice president Merle Miller second vice president Pearl E Broad Treasurer Loia Davie Secretary Josephine Scott.
The 20th Century Club held its final meeting of the year with a 1 PM cooperative lunch. Present were former members Mrs. T. B. Coatles and Mrs. G. T. Harn. New officers named: president Mrs. Charles Coffin, vice president Mrs. J. W. Halden, secretary Mrs. Stella Carter, treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Bronhar.
Notice announces takeover of the uptown station of Oehler Bros and invites patronage. It advertises sale of D-X ie Seratives tubes and related items. Names BILL MORGAI jr appear in the notice with an unclear connection to the sale.
A Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church homecoming is planned for Sunday June 7 with a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program. Friends are urged to attend and bring others.
Maude Simmons sustained severe cuts when the car she rode in collided with a truck on the Unionville road near Gabe Johnson place last Friday morning. She was thrown through the windshield.
E. D. Kennedy, local Milwaukee railroad agent, reports freight shipments over the road as picking up. More through freights are being operated than for some time past.
Roy Winsler, of Sarker Poultry Equipment in Ottumwa, was injured last Wednesday evening at about 6:30 while stepping from his car in the 600 block of Church arrest. He suffered severe lacerations and leg injuries but no broken bones. he was treated at Ottumwa hospital and began light duties soon after.
The Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary met at Mary Johnson’s north of town last Friday afternoon with good attendance and a new member present. Mrs. Louise Oehler acted as president in Male Waughop’s absence. The program included readings and talks on child life and religion, followed by a social hour with cherry pie and tea.
Rains in Moravia offered temporary relief with two showers over a week, each unlikely to end the long drought. Total rainfall did not exceed about half an inch, with limited additional showers nearby. Weather across the state and Midwest brought varying amounts, but drought remains unbroken in the Moravia area.
Last Sunday afternoon the writer found Foster kids enjoying a homebuilt ferris wheel in operation. The wheel stood on four posts with the top about eight feet high and was part of a local Uckut booth, drawing smiles from all observers on the tour.
Moravia plans a July Fourth program with a band concert and free motion pictures on the eve, concessions, and a large afternoon crowd expected. The Moravia Public School Band returns for concerts and an excellent speaking program is planned with other features in the works.
Oehler Bros local tire and auto supply dealers relocate to Mid- Continent Station on highway 60. Robert Dunn, longtime manager of the old station, remains to assist repair work and battery service. Ted Jay and Francis Oehler are the three brothers behind the firm and Oehler Oil Co. E. L. Main buys uptown station with Bill Morgan Jr. helping. improvements planned.
Mrs W M Giltner of Moravia hosted a post nuptial shower Saturday night honoring Mrs Kenneth Free, a recent bride, with a mock wedding featuring Dallag Faber as the bride and Jim McComber as the bridegroom. Music and gifts followed the ceremony with performances by local artists and a cake ice cream reception for guests.
Rev and Mrs J Richard Sneed earned masters degrees at Boston University last Monday June 11 with Sneed receiving philosophy and Mrs Sneed music They plan further study at Beaton and Harvard next year and will lecture Sundays at Mayflower Grove Plymouth Rock Massachusetts
The Co-Operative Marketing Association sent two livestock loads to the St Louis market on Monday night. The move involved coordinated shipments by the cooperative to supply market needs and reflect ongoing trading activity.
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