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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
3
A Monday morning public wedding in the park drew attention from the Union office. The piece notes the bride and groom appeared as girls, with a young lady minister asking pointed questions about commitment and parenting. The humorous account ends with commentary on local politics and a cartoon about national convention distractions.
Superintendent Oliver C. Irelan reports Moravia High School students excel in grades with freshmen leading at 28.09 percent earning above 90, followed by sophomores 31.82, seniors 27.58, and juniors 27.27. Five seniors achieved above 90 in all four years: Luella Coltrain, Norma Lee Tirkins, Harris Stafford, Dorothy Leu Dodd, and B. F. Whitehead, with four year averages listed. The honor roll lists numerous named students across grades for the past year.
Mrs Wattacinan led Methodist Sunday School members at Centerville park last Tuesday afternoon. A sudden storm nearly drowned the group, but appetites remained strong. Some returned after supper while others watched a picture show. Attendees included Mrs Pearl Hunter of Blakesburg and Miss Genevieve Donovan Miss Nadine Donovan Lafawn Main Velda Hlatt Mildred Chambera Maxine Jones Norma Lee Firkins Elizabeth Sneed.
Mrs Elizabeth B McCosh, sister of Rev B G Hankins of Moravia, died in Mexico Missouri Sunday night. The body was moved to Winfield for burial with funeral directors Turney and Son. Accompanying relatives from Centralia and Moravia joined the trip.
The United Brethren Church at Moravia ended a three week revival led by Evangelist E C Shepherd with a large turnout. He conducted Bible study and prayer sessions, with musical contributions from Mystic Church members, Albia United Brethren group and local attendees. The pastor Geo H Suenkel notes the campaign a great success and Shepherd proceeds to Bloomfield before continuing summer evangelistic services.
Epworth League met in the church basement Sunday June 12 at 7 o clock Leona Easter led. Plans to attend the Mt Pleasant league convention June 18 to 26 were discussed and a group will go on June 24. Fifteen present. Next week's topic reports on political parties. Sub district meeting June 10 at M B church had 141 present with entertainment and luncheon. Delegations from Centerville Moulton Myatic Brazil Hilton Iconium Unionville Moravia attended. Next sub district meeting will be at Centerville. Mr and Mrs Ven Tracy and sons drove to Iowa City Tuesday.
The annual Odd Fellows and Rebekahs memorial services are announced for Sunday at 11 o clock in the M E Church Moravia. Rev B G Hawking will give the address. All members meet at the hall 10 30 to march to the church and at 2 30 to go to the cemetery to decorate the grave sites.
Moravis hosted a subdistrict Epworth League meeting with one hundred forty youths at the Methodist church. The evening featured a radio program in a studio setup at station CSD, led by Lelah McNeff, with entertainment, a business session, and lunch. The program titled Look Up Lift Up outlined scripture and participation by several members, and Rev. Wilson led hymns before the benediction.
John Fulton of Moravia son of Chris Fulton will receive the M S degree from the Chemistry department at Brown University Providence R I The Epworth League of the M E church will hold a cream and cake event in the city park Saturday evening June 18 with coke and ice cream served
Belated congratulations are offered to Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar after their secret marriage on September 17 1931 in Troy Kansas. This double wedding included Mr and Mrs Harl Exline of Ealine Town. The couple will reside in Moravia and the bride was Virginia Kaster.
The Upland News reports three Jones sisters graduating from local schools. Nellie earned a diploma at Upland Junior High, Lucille graduates tonight from Chaffey Junior College with honors and a State Honor Society Pin, and Marie is set to graduate high school Tuesday as the family celebrates a rare triple diploma milestone.
The Union corrects an error from last week in the Gowey and Reed Grocery advertisement. Sugar was to be priced at two pounds per pound but the notice appeared as ten pounds per pound.
Moravia American Legion Post will host Appanoose county Legion Posts in its first regular meeting since organization last month. Moravia Legion Auxiliary serves a chicken dinner at the Methodist church 7:40. Reservations urged with post commanders by Wednesday night. Attending officers include Bob Shaw Sigourney and others from Ottumwa Chariton Oskaloosa and Moulton. Topics include a state highway safety campaign and junior baseball district tournaments later this month. Over 200 attended last month’s organizing meeting. larger crowd expected.
Moravia and surrounding territory continue to enjoy free moving pictures on Wednesdays and band concerts on Saturdays. Crowds grow larger each week, with a particularly big turnout last Saturday and rave comments about the band. Town discussions consider a raised platform for better sound and possible removal of the old band stand before the Fourth of July celebration.
A Wesley Chapel Children s Day program Sunday evening drew a large local crowd. The event featured recitations songs quarts and solos with Miss Waeneta Miatt and Miss Mardena Wilson among performers. Rev Hunkina spoke and J M Tucker invited all to return to Wesley.
The Mt. E Church children's day practice has been rescheduled to Thursday afternoon at 2 30.
Moravia residents swiftly agreed at a City Hall meeting to hold a Fourth of July celebration. A. G. EBroshar led the session, calling for nominations for the organizing presidency as committees race to finish plans.
An important gathering to advance plans for the Fourth of July celebration will be held at City Hall on Friday evening, June 17. All committee members are urged to attend.
J B Sneed elected president to organize this year’s celebration with new officers and multiple committees. Finance and speakers work begun as plans emerge. Centerville figures Purley Rinker and John Valentine to speak. Full roster includes President J B Sneed and Vice President H K Smith with detailed committees for finance, advertising, entertainment, band, concessions, streets, and arrangements.
One year ago this week in Moravia plans were advancing for a bigger and better July 4th celebration. Arrangements underway for Saints Johns Day program and Moravia religious debates at the Gospel Tent. A miniature 9-hole golf course was built by local youths, and Odd Fellows service held Sunday. The Moravia Band concerts draw large crowds.
A museum style dinner menu lists roast chicken mashed potatoes dressing gravy creamed turnips cottage cheese with sprig Salah bread and a stray item. The fragment mentions a second line of items including a garbled term in parentheses that appears to be a misprint or foreign word.
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