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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
Community column notes gardeners brag about cabbage and radishes, praises better homes and Gardens momentum in Moravia, and urges small home improvements. A stray Blackman family dog visits the Union office as a local school board member prunes cherry trees public. Unionville Iowa team making waves in region sports. Moravia lacks catball team. local youth and fathers receive Father’s Day musings amid community life.
Dave Caylor presented a small sheaf of wheat on Tuesday afternoon claiming it could win the tall crop prize. The tall stalk measures feet 6% inches and was grown by Willard Brain on the Chas Hopkins place along Soap Creek bottom. The field spans about 50 acres with an estimated yield of 40 bushels per acre or more.
Evangelist L L Chammess, fresh from revivals in Exiline and southeastern Iowa churches, starts a two week meeting at the Church of Christ in Moravia on Monday evening June 28. He is a versatile talent as musician, artist, and preacher, inviting all to attend. The call extends to all churches to join in singing and Christian work, with a friendly welcome to families and youth.
E G Hawk chairman of the J Monroe County soil copy committee was elected delegate to the state meeting to plan the 1988 program at a meeting of township chairmen at Albisfest Thursday All chairmen were present and participated in a discussion of previous conservation programs and suggestions for next year.
Two Plano youths, Robert Harris age 12 and Robert Bobby Bane born January 1920, died in a pond near a CCC dam while playing near Plano. Doyle Davis alerted others, Harvey Helman tried rescue, Wayne Hartman found the bodies in a seven foot hole. Families and neighbors mourn as double funeral services were held at the Plano Christian church.
Several people from Moravia and nearby areas traveled to Unionville Sunday afternoon to attend the last rites for Mrs. Geo Clancy. Services were held at the Baptist church.
Expressing gratitude to neighbors who helped during times of need. Clint Paxston and family thank everyone. Burial in Eaton cemetery. Mention of Rev C W Kocher officiating. References to community weddings, visits, and a recent appendix operation for Evy Callen in Centerville.
William Albert Johnson longtime Moravia area resident and former telegraph operator died at St Joseph hospital Centerville at 8 pm last Thursday age 78. Born in Wisconsin he moved to Iowa as a boy, worked 28 years in telegraph service for several railroads before settling on a farm southeast of Moravia in 1906. Survived by wife Clara and three children Hazel Cropper Joseph W Fred F. Funeral held June 15 near Moravia with burial in Moravia cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and daughter Marilyn joined Charley Platt Mary Platt and Mary Lou Main for a Sunday at Ray Irwin goat ranch in Des Moines where they adopted a pair of kids. Guests included Bill Trounson Yamily and La Fawn Main.
Mr and Mrs A 0 Main plan a home addition on Wabash Avenue and will install modern conveniences.
Emma Tillmont of Centerville died Tuesday at 2 a m in St Joseph hospital Centerville She was 78 and a relative of Fred Tillmont of Moravia Funeral at St Marys Catholic church Centerville Wednesday at 9 with Father Wolf officiating A note on a published photograph mentions a 1910 Moravia motorist convoy over the Corn Belt Highway and lists several associated names
Remodeling the Moravia Community Building basement to accommodate rest rooms is nearly finished. Installation of equipment is complete and the public access is expected before week’s end.
Thomas of Seymour has accepted the pastorate of the Miller Baptist church southeast of Moravia. After July 11 he will preach there every two weeks.
CaurcarS Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Preaching at 8 pm. Junior C. BE. Saturday afternoon at 1530. Mid-Week prayer service Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. F. C. Scott, pastor.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. and a public installation of officers follows in the evening. The pastor presides. next Sunday the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will present their annual bank offering. Wesley Chapel holds morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. CHAS L. ELLIS, Pastor.
The Church of Christ Bible School opens at 10 a m with Nellie Otterback as superintendent. Communion at 11 a m. Evening sermon by the pastor at 8 p m. W J Hastie to supply at United Brethren Presbyterian in Albia at 1 p m next Sunday. He will preach in Moravia at 6 p m. Evangelist E L Chedinias to be present Monday June 28 starting at 8 o clock for two weeks at WEG.
Sunday June 20 1937 a surprise 45th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mericle at Oaks Crossing attended by relatives and friends. Daughters Mildred and Neva arranged the event with a pink and white angel food cake baked by their daughter Clyde Beaty. Guests included Roy Niday family Corydon and many local residents. day featured meals games photos and congratulations.
A surprise birthday dinner is being held today at the WF Horner residence in honor of Mr Horner and his great granddaughter Sandra Shoemaker. Invited guests include Presley Horner and family J P Coffin and family L Tarr and daughter Rubecta W L Hicksetter and Mrs Sam Bellend and others.
The county seat newspaper notes stories last week about unusually large cabbage heads. Fred Dotgon sold cabbages weighing 5 to 6 pounds around June 14, nearly double earlier weights, suggesting these big heads may set a new standard.
The program for Saturday June 26 features McGee Richards in the McGee Richards Band. Conducted with the Magnetic Overture by Lewis and Valse Egyptian by Kastow sky Notre Dame March featuring the Bell lyra Conqueror Overture by King Town Corn Song highlighting the trombone and baritone sections Tron Count Overture by King and Coast Guards March by Davis. The tympani recently purchased will be used for the first time in this week’s concert.
Mrs Josie Clancy 77 lifelong Appanoose county resident died at 2 00 a m Friday at her son Glenvest Unionville home She planned a Grand Rapids visit to see son Hart with son Luke in Wyoming and daughter Byrle in Chicago among survivors She died in her longstanding home her husband dying in 1932 Parents Josie Strunk and early county settlers The Clancy family were strong Baptists with services at the home before Unionville Baptist Church dedication Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown of Iconium hosted relatives and friends on Sunday, June 20, to celebrate the birthdays of A. J. Brown Lloyd Brown and Eugene Main. Attendees included numerous Brown family members and guests such as Harry, Russell, Lloyd, Ver sal Hough, Birdie Main, Opal, Irene, Gaylord, and John Hewitt among others.
The menu lists escalloped chicken with gravy and new potatoes, peas, and turnips, plus cottage cheese salad, hot biscuits with butter and jam, cherry cobbler, and coffee.
An important Future Farmers meeting is scheduled at the school Friday at 8 PM. Several items will be discussed including plans for the July 4 celebration. A large attendance is desired. Harold Hawk and Preston Hie were business visitors in Des Moines early Monday.
Final plans for Moravia Independence Day include a Monday July 5 event with a Saturday and Sunday lead in. Dr. D K Orelup, entertainment chairman, reports a number of attractions signed to appear with a tentative day program and potential additions. The Moravia Public School band of 50 pieces will perform Saturday evening from 8:00 to 9:30 as the introductory feature.
A meeting of all Community Club members and July 4th Celebration committees is set for Friday evening at the Community Hall by order of president M. K. Blackman. Members should bring reports and all interested people are urged to attend.
Moravia plans a large week-end holiday celebration with a headline band and free Monday concerts starting at 10 am. Sunday evening services begin 8 pm in the park, sponsored by local churches. Acts include The Harsin Four Barnett Trio Ottumwa Hill-Billies and Lowery Troupe. Amplifying system will broadcast to visitors. Modern test rooms in the Community Building basement add to comfort. large picnic tables planned and organizers expect a record turnout.
The text indicates a new relief operator J. 16. Metaruliy has taken acting agent duties at the Milwaukee depot, replacing Cap Schumacher who moves to Hayeeville. The regular agent MAM, Blackacan and Teuilly are reported to be in Lewest.
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