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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
5
A breezy Moravia column chronicles a hot afternoon, plans for Lake Wapello, and neighborhood chatter. It mentions Uncle W T VanDorin's potatoes, new peas, fried chicken, and green apple pies, along withmisprints about a police license mixup and a lively dog show led by local girls.
More than twenty mail pieces containing Adjusted Service Bonds and checks arrived at the local post office Monday and were distributed to veterans Tuesday. The bonds valued at over $10,000 mark the first shipment here. Many veterans chose cash, with others to receive funds as claims are filed and approved in Washington. Postmaster Minnes reports a busy period certifying bonds for payment.
Laws team holds the league lead after defeats of Charles Broshars and Forrest Easter, with Kaster and Nowell tied for second and Broshar in the cellar. Opening night featured two games under lights, with two more Monday. Scores: Thursday Laws 14 Broshar 2 Kaster 15 Nowels 8. Monday Lawes 18 Kaster 5 Nowels 6 Broshar 6. Upcoming Friday pairings: Broshar vs Kaster, Nowels vs Laws. Improvements to the kittenball field include longer wire screens and extended bleachers. Public adoptions will continue with free admission and collections to cover lights and data.
Hopkins and Benton both of Guthrie Center Iowa were married in Carroll on June 6 1986. Mrs Benton a Moravia high school graduate has taught in Guthrie County schools for two years. She is the daughter of R Hopkins. Benton runs a Guthrie Center service station where they will reside. Mrs Rosa Merril of Adair Iowa will host a wedding shower on June 19.
Bert Arnold 59 was found dead near his Floris route 2 home. Coroner ruled a heart attack. Survived by wife, daughter Berdeau Foust, two half brothers Edd and Thane Wyatt, and one grandson Eugene Foust. Funeral services held Friday at Johnson's chapel. burial Shaul cemetery.
Mrs Everett Wynes of Albia hosted a 1:30 dessert luncheon at her home Monday to honor her mother Mrs J F Chambers of Moravia. Orchid and yellow decor featured yellow roses as favors. Bridge prizes went to Myre Pred Everett Mrs A E Scott and Mrs J Chambers. Out of town guest Miss Lucille Scott of Denver attended.
The Metho dist Sunday School presented a Children’s Day program with names such as Jimmie Albert Georgiang Winaler George Edward Bill Tracy Jack Broshar Gerald Broshar Richard Smith Kathryn Hro Deena McDonough Billy Broshar Kenneth Gardner Hattie Ellen Underwood Marilyn Broshar Bernadine de st o Mex McDonough Jer Betty Bishop Jean Shirley Al Billy Wilgan. The program featured songs dialogues solos piano flute and a finale by the Primary class.
A summary by L. Macy of Iowa State College extension reports that 1935 net farm income for 791 central Iowa farms averaged $2 820 with net cash of $2 800. High profit farms outpaced low profit ones by $5 900, driven by cattle gains and hog differences. The top group averaged 224 acres of crop land and 20 litters of pigs yielding $179 per litter.
Moravia residents voted to continue the July 4 plans at a Community Building meeting. The parade will start at 10:80 in the morning, with prizes of 20 dollars, 10 for best float, 5 for second, and 3 and 2 for best comic entries. Entertainment includes the Moravia public school panel and Kittendall games, with many local stands expected.
Visitors from southern towns and northern Missouri flocked to Lake Wapello in Davis county for the season opener. Officials logged 263 anglers reporting catches totaling 517 bass 902 bluegill 63 crappie and 467 bullheads. It marked Iowa’s first man made lake opened to the public.
Helen Blewick Elswick and Richard Miller, both of Albia, were married in a church ceremony officiated by M. Morgan. The couple, well known in the area, are Albia graduates with Miller having studied at the University of Iowa. They will reside near Moravia as they start married life together.
Local and personal notes list visits and illnesses across Ottumwa Centerville Eddyville and Moravia. Individuals such as Frank Swalm Annie Brain J H Lehriener Mary Zerbe L C Main Harriet Lee and others are noted visiting relatives attending events or staying at homes. The item reads like a community diary of travels illnesses and family gatherings through Monday to Sunday.
Charles Blackman a southpaw pitcher and son of Mr and Mrs M K Blackman is bound for Chicago this week for a try out with the Chicago White Sox He recently finished at the University of Iowa where he starred for the Hawkeye nine He is a well known south Iowa player with deep amateur and school connections while Kenneth Blackman his brother is with the Springfield team in the Western Association as catcher but sidelined briefly with an ankle sprain due to a trade from the Huston Texas club.
Two Moravia area houses were entered in the past week. A raccoon‑scarf thief cut a screen door to steal shoes eggs cream tobacco and about $8 to $10 cash from 1 A Allen’s south of Moravia on No 60 Friday night. A second entry at Jay Oehler’s mother’s home yielded no obvious losses. Gas was used to drug sleepers in both cases and Sheriff Wales was notified.
Mrs Merle E Dicks former Della Evelyn Shehan died May 21 1936 on a farm west of Iconium aged 44 years 9 months 26 days She was born Aug 1 1891 to James and Ida Shehan and married Merle E Dicks March 10 1915 Four children Beulah Marie Evelyn and Rex survived with husband and her parents She had been Clover Leaf club president and was active in church life Funeral services were held at the Christian church Iconium with interment at Iconium cemetery
Betty Jane Smith celebrated her 12th birthday last Saturday with a big cake feast and many gifts. Attending were Mary Eva Wales, Joan Wales, Mary Kathryn Veach, Jean Veach, Dorothy May McCrory, Dorothy Lee Brain, Bernadine Bishop, and chaperone Hazel Dowd. Everyone enjoyed the day and wished her many more happy occasions.
Hot and dusty conditions persist with temperatures well above normal for several days. Forecasted thunder showers have not arrived, moisture is lacking, yet crops in the locality are progressing well.
Vernon Scott of Muscatine son of Rev. and Mrs. F C Scott travels east as a Rotary convention delegate to Atlantic City. He will visit relatives in Cumberland Maryland and Martinsburg West Virginia before returning by New York Canada and Niagara Falls.
Mrs Birdie Main is superintendent for Bible School at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church W J Hastie minister.
Morching worship service follows at 11 o clock with Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening service at 8. Junior Christian Endeavor meets Saturday at 1 45. M H Johnson superintendent F C Scott pastor.
Bible School at 10 a m on Sunday Bible preaching at 8 p m Sunday evening Bible Study each Thursday at 8 p m led by W G Lagle teacher Strong church community notice with weekly timetable and teaching contact details.
Moravia and Wesley chapel hold morning worship and Sunday School with Epworth League. Attendance rises at Sunday School and morning service. a Children Day program impressed. Nomination of one delegate and one alternate to the Annual Conference to be held next Sunday morning. Charles L. Ellis is pastor.
Iconium Circuit and Iconium Sunday School services begin at 9 and 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m A Children s Day program occurs at 9 45 a m and again at 8 p m Hilton Sunday School meets at 10 a m A League monthly social is planned for Iconium this Thursday evening J W Stine is the pastor.
State Fair officials announce the 1036 fair rodeo seven night event in Des Moines with 200 head of wild horses and steers expected. Bucking horse riding bull dogging calf roping steer wrestling trick roping and relay and chariot races are planned. Entries from the west and southwest already mailed. opening night August 28 runs through September 3. Mrs D K Orelup and Mr and Mrs Geet Railes with daughter visited in Chicago on Sunday.
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