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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
5
A column reflects on Father’s Day coming June 19 and the duties of sons and daughters to honor their dads with gifts and gratitude. It also notes regional rain concerns, weather updates, and a local anecdote about Bob DuVall’s sheep shearing feat marked by a huge sheep and humorous measurements.
Moravia completed the school census as required by law with Miss Velda Hiatt overseeing the tally. The census occurs in June each year and records student counts for local districts.
Moravia high school alums chose Loyd Carter as president at the alumni spring party last Friday evening. Officer slate includes Bert Turner as first vice president Preston Hiatt as second vice president Roscoe Day as secretary Sylvan Van Dorin as treasurer. Attendance reached 135, with 1938 graduates and guests. Claude Hawk delivered welcome, with Jerry Winsler replying. toastmaster Mrs. Blumenstock introduced a varied program then a business session followed. Attendees included distant guests Jessie Harris Duncan of Hayward Minnesota and Edith Morrow Farr of Fairfield, from early Moravia classes.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion votes at its regular meeting to sponsor a junior baseball team coached by Al Crocker of Moravia high school. Eligibility includes ages 14 to 18, with practices set for Thursday at 6 30 and a second on Tuesday. Local boys may participate from surrounding communities. school attendance not required. Plans aim for county district and state Legion tournaments.
The W M A of United Brethren met at Mrs. Elsie Clester’s home with Doris Main assisting. Ruth Hopkins led the program including songs scripture and a poem. A social hour followed the business meeting with several local guests in attendance.
Gospel tent meetings started Monday evening at the Ross Clark farm in the Fairview neighborhood Union township. Miller Baptist church conducts with Rev. Pete Thomas in charge. Services are nightly at 8 o clock with gospel singing and Bible preaching. The public is invited.
The Class Nine of the M. E. Sunday School will hold its annual picnic at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Clell Long Friday evening June 17 at 6 30. In case of inclement weather the affair will be held in the basement of the church. All members with their families are invited. A covered chair sandwiches and table service are requested.
Rain halted Moravia versus Centerville in the fourth inning with Centerville leading. Moravia’s softball project is organized by the school board and Community Club. Al Crocker is team manager, with John Laws assisting. A 5¢ per person nightly charge covers floodlights and expenses, replacing past free will offerings. An All-Star team is being recruited. more players may sign up and multiple teams or doubleheaders may follow. A Friday home game is planned if a suitable opponent is found.
The Monroe County primary slate lists Democrat candidates including State Representative Jr. Allem and Sheriff John W. Goodwin with other offices filled by Mrs. Thelma Hohl Clerk Robert Ingram and Mrs. Margaret Dun kin Recorder. Republicans nominate W. G. Wood for State Representative Isabella Hope for Auditor and others including Treasurer W. M. Petterson Clerk Herbert Larson Sheriff Ed Gantz Recorder A M Wilson and County Attorney John Miller.
W. G. Lagle was in Ruffens City Missouri last week to attend the general meeting of the Church of Jesus Christ for four days. He returned home Thursday, Mrs J. B. Powell reported from Albia.
Moravia will observe St. John’s Day Sunday afternoon June 19 with local Masons and invited lodges from nearby areas. A band concert at 2:00 pm precedes a music and speaking program and a second short concert. Charles B. Hayes of Chariton will deliver the main address. the event is open to the public.
Moravia residents debated a possible annual July Fourth celebration at a Community Club meeting but no decision was reached due to limited interest. President John Veach scheduled another meeting for Thursday to form committees if enough enthusiasm is shown.
Glee Callen traveled to Ames on Wednesday to attend the state convention of 4-H clubs as a delegate from the Hustlers club of this vicinity.
The Hustlers 4 H club met at Rubye Hiatt's home on June 6 to finalize Rally Day plans and practice. Attending were Ardis Callen Leis Argo Veryle Bell Roberta Main Margaret Burton Josephine McDonald Glee Callen Maury Argo Doris Bell Rosemary Main Betty Luse Rubye Hiatt and visitor Mrs Jay Argo.
M E Friday Dinner Menu lists roast pork gravy potatoes peas turnips bean salad on lettuce cottage cheese bread butter jelly ice cream cake coffee. Mr and Mrs Frank Knight and son of Perry visited with cousin Mrs Albert Veach. Monday afternoon Mrs Henry Knight of California caring for her mother Tom Underwood returned home with her son for a short visit. Mrs John Callen Mr and Mrs Zell Callen and daughters Marie and Juan drove to Creston Iowa to spend the day with Ralph Freeman family. Mr and Mrs Alva Hiatt and children of Oskaloosa were also visitors. Mrs John Callen remained with her daughter for longer visit. P D Schreiner in hospital in Iowa City for examination. Mrs Schreiner and Forest Wakefield went to Iowa City to see Mrs Schreiner and returned with word physicians wished her to remain for several days longer for observation.
A reader friendly program lists marches and popular selections with vocal soloists. Notable items include Iron County Overture, Yourre a Sweetheart sung by Josephine McDonald, Fort Gay march by Will Huff, Carolina Moon sung by Virginia Gibbons, In Honor Bound by Kiefer, Lovelight In the Starlight sung by Bette Hiatt, and Marech Mecklenburg by Richards.
John Dille and N. R. Ward named to a membership committee of the Moravia Community Club meeting. The drive targets renewals and new members at $1.00 yearly. farmers have joined in past years. A separate entertainment committee was formed with D. K. Orelup and H. K. Smith. The club will cooperate with the Legion for Hawkeye Boys State representation and supports a softball project. July Fourth celebration plans were postponed pending further meeting attendance.
The United Brethren Church Sunday School presents a Children’s Day program next Sunday at 8 p.m. Performances include Welcome by Ella Jean Woodward Frankie Wren and Vernon Lemaster Swansey Joan Dille Sweet June Roses Kathleen Halden a piano solo by Mary Rose Main and multiple songs, dances, and readings from the Primary Class and various participants, concluding with a farewell from Daphen Wilson.
Progressive Club members enjoyed a Wednesday noon dinner at the U B Church. Officers elected in the business session include President Mrs Ralph McDonough Vice President Mrs Win Young Secretary Mr Albert Crowkey and Mrs DK Orelup. Bridge drew prizes for Mrs Chester Broshay and Mrs Monbraey.
Roy Adams departs Moravia Sunday for Des Moines to attend the first annual Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge. Sponsored by the Moravia Community Club and local Legion Post, 570 Iowa high school boys participate. Upon arrival they undergo exams as city and state governments are formed for a hands on week of practical government. Adams will report his experience for future Union issues.
Fred Tarr was chosen president of the Vosburgh school reunion held at the Franklin township school. Other officers named were Roy Miller as vice president Dollie Gilliland secretary Stella Argo assistant secretary Nellie Turner treasurer and E J Turner honorary president.
Nora Nichols 72 of Moravia Iowa died at her home after a brief illness. Born June 24 1865 near Moravia she lived here all her life and was active in Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. She married Frank Nichols in 1895. he died 1934. Survived by sister Nettie Jones and brothers Albert Marion and C A Woodcock with many relatives. Funeral at Moravia United Brethren Church June 10 with Rev Vera Zike officiating. interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family expresses gratitude to those who offered sympathy and help during illness death and burial and for the floral tributes. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Jerry Winsler valedictorian of Moravia high school class of 1938 earned a $600 four year scholarship from Duchesne College Omaha. The award honors her scholastic excellence and standout extracurriculars at Moravia high school. Duchesne College is described as an exclusive girls institution.
Word from Baker Oregon says Rev T J Zike and party are returning because of illness in the Zike family. The group had left Moravia two weeks ago to spend a month on the west coast.
The Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped one car of hugs to the St Louis market on Tuesday.
A fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals and family names including Archie Thompson and Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Firkins with Jurek, Mrs. Mary Kingery, Mrs. Luitie Swan, Mrs. Blanch Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brown, and others such as Mildred Mebeaixu, Aus, Fred Tarr, and Charles. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or actions.
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