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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
5
A jagged column blends Max Baer’s boxing fall from grace with nostalgic flood memories. It reflects on repeated political prophecies of decline, then shifts to youths enjoying recent miniature floods, recalling childhood raft plays and perilous adventures along waterways and creeks.
Moravia announces a 49 player sign up for the Moravia softball league with four teams drawn. Three rosters hold 12 players and one has 18. Play opens next Monday with two games at 7 30. Tomorrow players urged to attend diamond practice. Friday features Midway Fruita of Centerville versus Moravia All Stars.
The Moravia league unveils a series of Friday and Tuesday games with teams labeled A through D until names are chosen. June 21 24 25 28 and July 2 feature matchups such as Team A vs Team B and Team C vs Team D with 7 30 and 8 30 start times. Players include G Broshar Everett Morris and W T Smith among others.
G N Wyckoff son of Mrs La vina Wyckoff and George Wyckoff was born in Indiana December 17 1851. He lived in Davis and Appanoose counties Iowa before marrying multiple times and settling near Moravia. Survived by five children twelve grandchildren and thirty five great grandchildren. Funeral held June 16 at Frank Swaim Funeral Home Moravia with burial in Jay Cemetery.
The remarks express skepticism about claims that the Republican party is dead, insisting strong doubt about such assertions and suggesting continued vitality and relevance despite doubts.
A family gathering at the Charles Coffin home on Thursday June 18 celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Emma Lovell. Attendees included Mrs. George Brain Mrs. Adda Harrison Mrs. Clara Wilson Mia Bruce Jonna Prudence Patricia and Maybelle Ogden of Unionville. The day was described as very pleasant.
Rural district held its annual rural graduation in the Centerville high school auditorium as 158 graduates received diplomas. 28 earned the honor letter I for top state exam averages with Doris Jean Luze and Franca Fadiga tying for highest with 94.1 percent.
Daniel Johan Zerbe son of Rev J W Zerbe and Florence Irene Seeman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Seeman wed at the Seeman home in Algona Iowa. Ceremony conducted by Rev J W Zerbe with 40 guests. Bride in white satin organdie groom in oxford gray. wedding party includes maid of honor Mary Zerbe andIrvin Seeman. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Wesley Iowa.
Ice cream social hosted by the Christian Endeavor Society on the church lawn on Wednesday June 26 starting at 7 o clock Public welcome and open to all attendees.
The Union notes a Moravia tall grass record as J Mc Hiatt brings a 74 inch blue grass stalk, rivaling previous 49 and 71 inch reports from nearby towns. Kinser Valley reports grassy height concerns, while later 35½ inch dandelion stalks arrive. The paper invites further exhibits to surpass these tall plant feats.
Mrs J B Sneed Mrs Elizabeth Sneed Mrs J W Halden and Mrs Olive Miltenbergen hosted Moulton PEO chapter F at J F Albert home Tuesday with about thirty members braving storm. A Readers Digest resume by Mrs A L Lyons Unionville and a local talent musical program followed plus a two course luncheon. Guests included Mrs B F Hakten and daughter Maudette of Chariton.
Helen Viola Simmons infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Simmons of Moravia was born March 13 1986 and died June 17 1986 at age three months four days Funeral services were held from Turner Funeral Home in Moravia with family and parishioners expressing sorrow and faith in her brief life and eternal peace.
A large gathering at the M E church basement in Iconium on a Saturday evening hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Edward McCord. After a social hour guests opened gifts, enjoyed light refreshments of pie and coffee, and wished the couple a happy prosperous married life.
Heavy rains drenched Moravia and surrounding areas from Sunday through Tuesday, with four to six inches reported. Soap Creek and Chariton River rose to historic levels, overflowing drainage and washing away fences wood piles and crops in Enon. Several towns in southern Iowa reported heavier falls.
Miss Marguerite Peterson of Galesburg married O C Irelan of Moravia Ia last night at Monmouth by Justice of the Peace Hardin McCoy. The couple will live in Monmouth where Irelan opened Chi Enamel Paint at 339 East Main. After the ceremony they were hosted at Hancock's Cafe and will reside at Hotel Custer until their home is ready. A dinner at Oriole Cafe honored them with over forty friends.
Menu includes roast pork with brown gravy beef and noodles mashed potatoes baked beans cottage cheese lettuce salad butter jelly bread strawberry shortcake cake and cream. Mr and Mrs Forest Wakefield of Tipton visit P D Schreiner home Tuesday afternoon June 18 at 1 80 o clock, conducted by W G Lagle. Interment in Eaton cemetery near Unionville Iowa.
Moravia plans a fireworks show and grand street parade for the Fourth with added entertainment. I H Beery leads the parade committee urging business groups, churches, and organizations to participate. Riders with ponies or bicycles, and those without, are invited to join. Prizes will be awarded in the parade with amounts yet to be decided. A band concert opens festivities on July third evening.
The Moravia Public School Band led by instructor M. L. Betterly will attend the Iowa State Fair for concerts, receiving free grounds admission and pitheatre access. The exact visiting day is undecided, and members must maintain good attendance to qualify. three unexcused absences or six total absences will bar a member from the trip.
Eunice P Whitton of Des Moines and Louis B Mudd of Newton wed Sunday at the bride’s mother Mrs L D Whitton 1145 48th Street Des Moines The double ring ceremony was led by Rev W L Ewing and attended by Mrs George Winsler of Moravia after which the couple drove to a Lost Talga lake near Hayward Wisconsin for a week and will reside in Newton Iowa
Mrs. Birdie Main serves as superintendent for Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship starts at 11 a m Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m and the evening service follows at 8 o'clock
M H Johnson officiates Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11. Evening service at 8. C E Ice Cream Social moved from Wednesday June 19 to Friday June 21 2 to 4 pm. Children 4 to 13 invited. Junior C E to meet Thursdays at 2 pm. Umbrella advised. W T Boston pastor.
Despite rain, a good Sunday School attendance and uplifting worship occurred as the congregation meditated on Christ's vicarious suffering and renewed commitment at the communion. The pastor announced a three sermon series on Fellowship with God starting this Sunday with It's Origin, next Sunday It's Nature, and the third It's Proof. Epworth League planned a 7 p.m. meeting with reports from Dorothea Darby, Betty Bishop, and Maxine Tisue, followed by an 8 p.m. service. A picnic was slated for Dowd's pasture Thursday.
Sunday services at Teenium Circuit and Fairview include morning worship at 11 with special music, Sunday School at 10, and Young Peoples meetings. Sixth annual Mother and Daughter services are held Wednesday at 8 with Mrs Hickman and the A B String Band. Daily Vacation Bible School runs through June with Epworth League and Ladies Aid activities. Ottumwa church programs include kindergarten and primary departments, with evening scouts and a note on departure to Cherokee for harvest duties.
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