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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
5
Back from a six day absence the writer notes the Union issue is delayed but appears to be on schedule. He observes local shops readying for the Fourth with paint dealers workers and visitors likely to be pleased. A desk note mentions J B Kinion picking first meal of new beans on June 21.
Rev. T. J. Zike Virginia and Tom Zike and Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Zike returned Saturday night from a four trip to the west coast due to the illness of the father Rev. S. M. Zike. His condition is critical. They stopped at Greeley Colorado en route home.
Moravia swept two games against Main Station 13 to 12 and 16 to 2 with high crowd turnout. Albia All-Stars won their opener 9 to 4. Moravia beat Hiteman 10 to 0 on Friday. Upcoming schedule includes Mystic, Scattersburg, Rahban vs Moravia. new scoreboard funded by Rex Firkins and Quentin Hudson. Local officials note approval of the new 5 cent per person per night financing.
Antiquity Lodge No 262 A F and A M held St Johns day ceremonies in Moravia on Sunday afternoon with local lodge members families and visitors from nearby towns. Charles B Hayes Senior Grand Warden of Iowa spoke on Saint Johns and the Mazonic Order. Beulah Bishop Oren Gould and the Moravia School Band performed while D E Bishop served as master of ceremonies and Jake Day handled sound system.
A string of weekend visits and relatives appears across Moravia and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tisue host, Corita Cory visits grandparents in Mystic, and many others travel to Centerville Ames and Albia, with several sick listed and summer plans noted.
Overland March Cummins presents King Arthur selections with Ruth Johnson Josephine McDonald and Margaret Burton solos. Featured pieces include Ti Pi Tin and Love Walked In plus Mecklenburg Men of Ohio and Dance of the Imps as characteristic items.
Coach A Crocker of the Moravia American Legion Baseball program calls all boys 17 or younger to enroll for the junior team. Eligible boys include those from Moravia and nearby communities. those born before March 1 1921 are ineligible. An additional practice is set for Thursday at the school diamond, with the eligibility list closing after Friday.
Otha Fenton a 37 year old farmer from near Udell is in critical condition at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a bronco kicked him in the abdomen while he chased it from a cow shed. He walked home then collapsed and was rushed to hospital with internal injuries. He and his wife have five children Otha Junior 11 Selah 10 Paul 8 Barbara 5 Beverly 3.
P D Schreiner returns from State hospital claiming better health. Alvin Donahoo resumes CCC work at Center ville after school year, visits Ames. A W Kineade and Mrs Kineade return from University of Iowa hospital. Deloris Argo visits Centerville parents before returning home. Haro Burton and Mr Mrs Tom Cameron visit, spend day at Lake Wapello. B E Turner moved from St Joseph hospital to Jews City by Turner ambulance. Beulah Bishop returns from Conservatory of Music in Oberlin Ohio for summer with D E Bishop. Mrs U S Maugie departed for Devenant Iowa to visit relatives and friends, serving as chief cook during absence.
The Moravia Band Auxiliary sponsors a home talent play The Old Homestead to be staged at the school auditorium Friday evening July 1. Admission is 10 and 26 cents. Cast includes Charles Merill Eugene Wilcox Merton Merill Rex Firkins Mrs Merill Mettie Roland Rose Meade Ernestine Stauber Gus Anderson Lawrence Roland Reuben Allen's neighbor Roscoe Day Mr Ashley Donald Darby Robert Powell Jack McDonough Margerie Langdon Hulda. Mrs F W Blumenstock directs.
The Moravia School Band Auxiliary will hold its next regular meeting in City Park on Wednesday evening June 29 at 8 o'clock.
Rev. Chas L. Ellis of the Methodist church will leave Thursday morning for Filcott Town to spend a few days with his daughter Mrs. Dr. C. G. Johnson. He will return for services the following Sunday, July 3, as part of his vacation. Uncle Billie VanDorin and Freddie hosted a dinner last Thursday for Mrs. Rosa Tuttle of Upland California and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby of Moravia.
Feature writer Joseph W. LaBine surveys grasshopper invasion responses. Washington correspondent sass Carter Field notes railroads’ reluctance for more government loans. National Geographic highlights Shanghai today. Edward W. Pickard reviews weekly news. Marshal Petain at 82 keeps fit by rope jumping. Cherie Nicholas describes swimsuits and beachwear. A graphic on Indian conflicts appears in Men of the Mounted. G Henry classics brief in books. Muley Bates anecdotes about neighbors and music. George Barclay comments on Italians in major leagues and Verdi opera. Speaking of Sports covers baseball team form.
Miss Marie Virginia Pleasants daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hudson Pleasants of Alexandria Virginia and Mr Keith More of Harlan Iowa son of Mrs J Q More of Centerville Iowa wed at Christ Church Alexandria at 4 PM June 11 1938 The Rev Harry Lee Doll officiated with about 200 guests musical selections were performed by Mrs Blandy and Miss Moncure The couple will reside in Harlan Iowa after a honeymoon trip
The notice lists a dinner menu featuring chicken pie potatoes creamed peas green beans cottage cheese butter cake bread tea and coffee. It states the M. E. Aid will cook for threshers at 80 cents per plate and provides contact names Mrs. Frank Selby president and Mrs. W. L. Hicks.
Gus Tssue, a farmer four miles west of Moravia, escaped serious injury after a frightened team dragged him about fifty feet while he raked vines from his corn field. He suffered a broken left arm above the wrist, a severe right shoulder injury, and minor bruises.
The Queen Esthers group met June 16 at the Methodist church to elect officers. Elected president was Margaret Ward, vice president Dorothy Lee B, secretary Grace Argo, treasurer Berhardine Bishops, secretary Virginia Argo, and new sponsor Mrs. Silas Baker among others.
O A Gorden, 73, pioneer Appanoose resident and father of County Treasurer Will Gorden, died Thursday June 16 at 6 p.m. at his Udell home after a year of ill health. Born in Indiana, he moved to Iowa at age two and lived at the Udell area, active in farming and church work. He leaves wife, six sons Elmer, Will, Lester, Johnny, Freddie and Floyd, nine grandchildren, and was the last of his family. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Udell Christian church. interment Fairview cemetery east of Udell.
The Miller Baptist church conducted revival at the Ross Clark farm east of Moravia under Rev. Pete Thomas. A capacity crowd attended Sunday and Monday nights, with meetings starting at 7 o clock each evening. Prophetic messages of present interest will be discussed at various times.
Iconium M. E. Ladies Aid members gathered Friday afternoon June 17 for a ride to a Frank Swan home tea. Mrs. Edith Callen won best dressed and received a china bowl. judges were Mrs. Vosburgh Miss Whitehead and Mrs. McLennan. A smelling contest entertained members as fourteen bottles of pungent liquids were sampled.
Queen Esther group to serve ice cream at a local event Saturday at M. &, Chotelawa. Community members invited to join and support the fundraiser.
Moravia plans a July 4 celebration with committees announced at a Community Building meeting last Thursday. Concessions and entertainment details outlined, with free concession rights granted and Band Auxiliary given exclusive rights on Benno.
CaureneS Bible School opens at 10 a.m. Irene Main serves as superintendent. Communion at 10 50 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. Pastor GEO A CIVEY leads church activities.
United Brethren church announces Sunday school at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent morning worship at 12 m P C ELUL at 7 p m preaching at 8 p m Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Mary Hoskins Wednesday afternoon welcome extended to attendees Pastor T J Zike leads the services.
Church of Christ Bible Class holds Bible School each Lord's Day morning with communion service afterward and evening worship. Young peoples Bible study Tuesday evening and study for all ages Thursday evening. All welcome, bring someone. Minister W G Lagle.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules Sunday School at Moravia at 10 a.m. and Wesley Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. There will be no preaching service at Moravia or Wesley Chapel next Sunday due to the pastor's absence. CHAS. L. ELLIS, pastor.
A fair crowd attended morning services while many left after Sunday School. A business meeting is set for Friday evening June 24 and another prayer meeting on Wednesday June 2. Attendance at last Sunday School reached 83. The Knights Day program last June drew a large crowd with a spirited service led by Pastor Spurлок.
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