This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent leads Bible School at 10 am. Commotion at 11 am with a sermon by the pastor. Evening preaching at 7 pm. Prayer meeting and Bible teaching Tuesday at 8 pm. Ladies Aid to serve fried chicken dinner at noon. W J Hastie minister.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday offerings with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m followed by a preaching service at 2 p m Epworth League gathers at 7 p m Next Sunday an election of a delegate and an alternate to the annual conference will be held Class No 9 social meets in the basement next Friday evening members to bring a covered dish Charles L Elfin is the pastor Wesley Morning worship at 9 80 am Sunday School at 10 30 am next Sunday delegate election and alternate delegate also noted
United Brethren Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M. B. Johnson superintendent Moening worship service at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening service at 3 p.m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 1 45 p.m. Pastor F. Scott.
Bible School at 10 a m Sunday. Preaching Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Bible Study Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. W G Lagle is the teacher for the class.
Grover Rouss superintendent leads morning worship at 9 a.m. at Fairview Bonday School. Evening service at 8 p.m. features a report by Iconium Leaguers who attended the Mt. Pleasant Institute at Hilton. Pastor J. W. Stine to speak on "A Beeworm of Bees Without Stings."
Madge DuVall of Morsvia completes a year at Drake University, with notes from Des Moines about her studies and status. The report confirms the student’s ongoing enrollment and residence while detailing minor biographical details.
C. M. Hardie of Moravia district attended the agriculture instructors school in Arties Town last week. He placed eighth in horse judging among 62 contestants in the school connected contests.
Kingery Shoe Hospital informs customers of relocation to the Bakery Building on the west side of the square for easier access and service.
The W F M S and the WHM of the M E Church hosted a noon luncheon in the church parlor on Wednesday to honor Mrs Clifford Hardie. The Hardies plan to move to Chariton soon where he will serve as a vocational agriculture instructor.
L. H. Beery a Standard Oil agent and noted prize winner finished sixth in a Des Moines district tire selling contest among 150 bulk station agents. The 30 day campaign ended with Beery celebrating his birthday anniversary on Tuesday and reporting good health.
The Moravia Co Operative Marketing Association shipped two jars of hogs and cattle to the St Louis market on Tuesday.
A June 16 shower at J. W. McDanel’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hilton. Ice cream and cake were served to many guests including Eli Hiatt, the Tisue family, Hiner sisters, Kaster family, McDanel relatives, and others as gifts and well wishes were offered.
A Moravia news snippet records numerous visits and hostings by residents and guests. Names include Elizabeth Cameron in Knoxville, Annabeth Keemer in Sigourney, Doris Jean Luse with Grace Argo, and many others visiting relatives or attending funerals and dinners. The report mentions travel to Des Moines, Denver, Kirksville, and a funeral for J. B. Sneed, with hospitality at several homes.
Friday morning in Albia featured a Woman's Home Missionary gathering with John Veach and Stella Carter. Funeral services for I. B. Steed were held in the afternoon with Mrs G T Harn in attendance. Mrs R S Funkhouser and granddaughter Ella Jean Woodward return from Kansas City where Mrs Funkhouser underwent an operation. Daphen Perlington marks her 19th birthday this week as friends wish her speedy recovery. A dinner at Roy Matherly’s included many neighbors and relatives. Visitors from Blakesburg and Waterloo spent time with Austin and Mrs Jay. Edward Stocker, in the U S Navy at Norfolk, arrived home briefly from the West Coast to visit his parents Harry and stocker.
Resolution from Moravia Iowa June 21 1986 by O E 8 Chapter 94 expresses sorrow at the death of J B Sneed a long time member. The resolution notes his Christian life and service to the Order and directs copies to minute books relatives and the Moravia Union for publication.
Miss Edne Sed Mary Moffatt planned a Monday trip to Veda Dodge and a caller at Everett Stansberry home Saturday morning. Robertene Beaty spent time at Herbert Dodge’s home. The Willing Workers club met with Mrs Essie Purvis on Wednesday June 17, with quilting work.
Hiatteville residents visit relatives across Albia Centerville and Iconium. Mr. and Mrs. Bagard Neff travel to Bilkesburg to see ill Frank Neff. Hodgers stays with grandparents A B Hiatt. Numerous families attend outings at Lake Wapello and share meals at several homes amid a July 1 Ladies Aid meeting.
Halk of Antiquity Lodge No 268 Moravia mourns the June 17 1996 passing of J B Sneed a loyal Mason and officer. The lodge resolves to live by the Great Light of Masonry, to publish the resolution in records and send copies to the family and Motravia Union for publication.
Kinser Valley Albia plans the second annual Fourth of July celebration expected to draw 10000 visitors from central Iowa. A 9 am to after midnight program features a kittenball tourney, dancing, free acts with Popeye Al Ritchie, concerts by Albia bands, a 2 pm speech by Attorney Robert Shaw, taps for dancers and old fiddlers, an 8:30 pm amateur boxing tourney, and rides and midway entertainment.
A woman reacts to the poisoning of pets with a poem recounting a dog’s death and urging kindness. She references state law and hints at legal consequences while expressing sympathy for animals and warning others to think twice before harming pets.
Hedge College Wilbur Cloyed spent Monday and Tuesday with Trenton Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Vess Hiatt visited the G. E. Luse home Sunday evening. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. 0. G Davin and Dorothy at M. P. Main's. Several families, including the Shull, Garner, Cloyed, Wilson, Wright, Cloyed, and Luse households, were noted as visiting or hosting Sunday gatherings. Additional names and places mentioned reflect a weekend of social calls and family visits.
John Vendante and Jim Moore visited Centerville on Wednesday. Ana shoppers were seen around town. Bey Lemaster and family visited Albig shop at noon. Cas Hamilton and party stopped by Lloyd Brown's Friday evening.
An ongoing front page listing shows entertainment for an event with rabbits, ventriloquists, a Moni Loop miniature car stunt, tap dancing by Pauline laws, and students from the Oskaloosa School of Dance. Evening plans include Staples and Company at 7 and 8, wrestling bouts at 8:45 and 9:30, Cathay shows at 9:15, aiming for continuous activity and excitement throughout the celebration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.