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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
3
Moravia High School alumni party drew hearty laughter and applause as Charley Miller MC'd a program of drama and music. Locals praised homegrown talent, shared memories, and the event was hailed as preserving the soul of the community with plans to publish a feature later.
Moravians R. R. Pennington H. K. Smith and O. T. Foglesong visited Des Moines Tuesday. They received a greet from city officials including a mock key to the city. The reception was arranged at the Municipal Court with police and uniformed guards in attendance. A later note references letters between Y. C. and Kenneth Horghahn and mentions Moravia High School graduates reaching 460 as a count.
Rev Donahoo distributed mammoth strawberries to the Union office last week. A dozen berries weighed one pound, and a family of four enjoyed liberal helpings from the batch. The note confirmed the size of the fruit and its surprising heft.
Rev Philip Deever a student at Otterbein college arrives in Moravia this week to become minister of the United Brethren church He will serve until fall when he returns to college work amid a possible new appointment for Moravia from the state conference Rev Deever is the son of Rev D T Deever general secretary of the Board of Christian Education He is described as a fine young man and an excellent preacher Sunday services will feature speakers Marion Mounts a former resident will give a prohibition address at 1 pm and Rev Hullia of Lovilla will preach in the evening.
Claude Wren suffers a broken wrist after his flivver kicks while winding it up. He says this is no time of year for a man to be disabled and notes the incident by his right arm in a pling test.
Mr and Mrs 8 W Tarr of Duluth Minnesota and family Margherita and scuge architect of Duluth Regina teacher in Virginia schools and Richard engineering student at Ames spent the weekend with relatives in Moravia and near Iconium Regina left Monday for San Francisco to sail Friday for the Orient with a party sponsored by the University of Washington at Seattle Each member of the tour will receive five university credits.
John E. Callen and John Horstman clash over who first served fresh peas and potatoes from gardens. Horstman says he had both articles days before Callen. Mrs. A G Broshar hosted Past Matrons club on Wednesday, Mil waukee avenue, with refreshments after social time. Next meeting is a family picnic on Wednesday July 12 at Mrs. J L Johnson's home.
Voters are urged to participate in the upcoming special election on the 18th amendment. Instructions say mark X in the left circle to repeal, middle circle to keep the amendment, or use the third circle with written names which still counts as a vote.
The sixth annual Day family reunion took place at Wildwood Park Ottumwa Iowa on Sunday June 4. A noon basket dinner followed by a day of visiting relatives included guests Mrs Nora Day and sons Fred and Jim Day Bakersfield California and Jim's wife and two children Dorothy and Edly from Bakersfield. Seventy seven people attended and plans were made to hold the next reunion July third Sunday at the main entrance of Lake stage.
Piano lessons starting soon in the region. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. J. Albert for enrollment. Prices are very reasonable.
Moravian Saturday night band concerts will begin at 8 16 PM instead of 8 PM to accommodate farmers finishing work. Attendance has grown, with last week’s crowd arriving mainly between 8 and 8 15. Soloist Mary Ford to perform When it’s Springtime in the Rockies, alongside a varied program featuring marches, waltzes, overtures, and serenades by King Jewell and others.
Members of the Kensington Circle and guests gathered at the J. F. Chambers residence south of Moravia last Thursday for a surprise birthday anniversary for Mire Chambers. After a picnic supper, the evening featured games and singing with several area couples in attendance.
A Friday morning fire gutted the residence occupied by the Chase Meyer family. Firefighters arrived after flames had gained headway, making it impossible to save the building.
A notice announces coal purchase bids from coal dealers to be received by July 1 for Union Township Unionville Iowa. F E Boyer Secretary oversees the process and invites qualified bidders to submit proposals.
Bob Dunn of Diamond Tnn station recalls selling gasoline and oil to three men who used a car matching the Bussey robbery description. The bandits, later believed to have switched cars, filled the tank and asked for the best oil, adding an extra quart. Monday morning two men in overalls entered the State Bank of Bussey, forced the cashier to open the vault, and fled with $9,000 while others were forced to floor.
Voters in Town will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide on the 21st amendment ratification to the U S Constitution. The ballot lists wet and dry delegates for ratification with a blank write-in column. absent and sick ballots are available at the county auditor for those away on election day.
Elizabeth Sneed and the Winslers entertain. Mrs. Olive Miltenberger and the Minnes plus the Lu Gree Dr. Lynch and families attended a Sunday dinner. A plan to start piano lessons at home in late June, with inquiries by mail or by phone.
About 140 alumni and guests attended Moravia High School's spring alumni party at the school gym, featuring a banquet, a long program of songs readings and talks led by master of ceremonies Charley Miller. New officers were elected and a tribute to Aubrey B. Jordan was shared. The event recalled Moravia’s 1897 class and the oldest attendee was Mrs. Clara Hiatt from 1890.
James A. Bradley of Centerville a 72 year old banker and land owner died at St Joseph hospital after a June operation. He led multiple banks including First National and Iowa Trust Centerville Farmers and Merchants Moulton Unionville savings Cincinnati and Eldon First National. He owned 6000 acres of Iowa farm land and is survived by three daughters Mrs John Young Mrs J E Brorley and Olive Bradley of Centerville. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 am.
The menu lists smothered chicken with gravy, new potatoes with peas, sweet potatoes, lettuce salad, strawberry shortcake, bread and butter, jelly, and coffee. Local dining highlights include a hearty main and classic sides.
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