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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
3
A fragment from Moravia with humor on work fatigue and Lodge duties. Roscoe to chair in the boss’s absence. Iowa facts outline farm value indicators, income growth, and economic prospects, noting 1889 and 1890 figures and upbeat forecasts for July.
Hoyt McKern six-year-old boy was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon when he fell eight and a half feet from a church banister in Moravia striking his head and left arm. Both bones were broken between elbow and wrist and he received facial bruises. He is the son of Clyde McKern and has lived with his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs E R Kaster, since his mother died five years ago. He was taken to Albia for treatment and later to the Kaster home where he is recovering.
A male quartet from York College will visit Moravia next Tuesday June 20 for a concert at the United Brethren Church. A free will offering will be taken with no admission charge.
Kenneth Condra of Moravia and family receive an invitation to the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Standard Oil at the Iowa State Fair Grounds in Des Moines on June 17. More than 1200 attendees from employees and agents will join hundreds of similar events across the Midwest. The event recalls Standard of Indiana’s 1889 Whiting refinery founding and traces the firm’s growth to a vast network serving 8 million Iowa customers and 13 other states with thousands of petroleum products.
Margaret Burton president of the Hustlere Girls 4-H Club travels from Appanoose county with delegates from Davis and Monroe counties to Ames for the state 4-H convention. The club earned a second place in a Centerville music recognition contest and boasted perfect attendance.
A Star Route schedule change extends the Moravia arrival to about 5 45 PM from 4 46 PM reflecting a new Burling ton line schedule at Albig. The Centerville to Moravia timing adjustment takes effect during the past week, delaying the evening mail by nearly an hour.
Dorothy Leg Brain Doris Long and Grace Argo attend the Epworth League Institute in Mount Pleasant this week. Miss Brain and Long represent the Moravia League and Miss Argo the Iconium League. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brain drove to Mount Pleasant with the girls Monday morning.
Ottumwa airport welcomed Mr. and Mrs. C. A Palmer of Gainsville Florida traveling by a no passenger cabin monoplane with a stop in Iowa City for a university commencement. They visited H. R. Gilliland near Albia and plan to hangar their craft for a brief stay. Mrs. Palmer is related to local residents.
Mr and Mrs W W Tracy and their son George returned from Washington where they were hosted by the J F Albert family and enjoyed an audience with the King and Queen of England.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schreiner and their son Dickie arrived Saturday from Redwood City California. They plan to visit about a week at the J H Schreiner and H G Broshar homes and with other relatives and friends.
Madge DuVall left Monday morning for Des Moines where she has accepted a position as playground supervisor for two months. She will return for the fall opening of school and has been retained by the local board as instructor in the primary grades for the second year.
The menu lists Swiss steak with potatoes and brown gravy served with creamed peas radishes and a spring salad accompanied by hot biscuits butter and strawberry shortcake. Coffee and jelly are offered as beverages and desserts.
Floyd Johnson called in Saturday to cancel the second insertion of a classified advertisement. He said the first ad brought prompt results and he sold his trombone soon after the paper was out. The ad cost him 1 cent.
A school band feature lists numerous marching pieces and solos including Fighting Irish Banner of Victory Spirit of the Sioux and Star Spangled Banner. It notes low response to music adaptability letters, potential instrument gaps, and invites new players via director Mr Harris to join with available school instruments such as kettle drums oboe viola cello and tuba.
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The Veach Drug Store is added to the list of business houses undergoing interior redecorating. Workmen were busy Tuesday putting on new wallpaper.
Mrs Sutter writes from Ernfald Saskatchewan recalling King George and Queen Elizabeth visits to Old Quebec Regina Moose Jaw and home towns amid costly preparations and a severe dust storm that limited crowds. She notes weather, crop concerns and a Dionne quintuplet trip to Toronto to meet the royals while sharing community efforts and reflections.
A crowded report describes a trip by a famed Scotch traveler from Calander to Calgary and beyond 480 miles north of Toronto. He claims 43 260 miles covered across Europe Africa United States and Canada wearing 20 pairs of shoes, carrying a diary signed by postmasters, a heavy knapsack and kilts. Mother's Day passes quietly with family memories and heirloom items on display. The article notes the traveler’s manners and a humorous anecdote about a Scotchman on the road.
Article recalls Vosburgh school reunion events and a forthcoming Blakesburg circuit Homecoming on June 18 with talks by Rev. R. L. Brown, Melvin Green, and Dean Taylor. It notes 115 attendees at the June 8 reunion and includes memories of the old log schoolhouse and life 73 years ago.
Moravia high school alumni from the class of 1935 gathered Friday at the school for the annual party attended by over 100. Retiring president Mrs Loyd Carter presided as Jack McDonough welcomed members. new officers Lula Tillmont Gretchen Luse Doyle Hampton Wanda Jones Clifton Boardman were elected. Entertainment featured Bette Hiatt Gretchen Luse and others with dances songs and games. Refreshments were provided by the Legion Auxiliary.
Word has reached here that the J. F. Albert family plans to move from Washington to Kansas City Missouri. It is understood Mr Albert will be transferred to a new Railroad Retirement Board position in the Kansas City office. The move advances his career and brings the family closer to their home state.
Weekend rains and cooler temperatures ease drought conditions in the region. Estimated rainfall through Tuesday morning reaches three inches, offering relief from continued heat. A home fire incident noted but not out of order.
Jerry Winsler daughter of Mrs Fanchen Winsler is chosen for production crew of Your Uncle Dudley by College Players for summer session at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Missouri. Jackie Winslet cast as Mable in same show to be presented July 12.
Blakesburg area resident Gerald Hunter resumes duties July 1 after a ten month illness and multiple surgeries. In Lovilia, a WPA street improvement proposal seeks black topping for about 28 blocks and crushed rock for 60 blocks with federal labor costs funded. town funds and local subscriptions will cover remaining material costs while 40 laborers would quarry rock and assist with street prep and surfacing.
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