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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
4
Attorney W A Hunt of Ottumwa has been chosen as the speaker for Moravia s Fourth of July celebration. The event runs from Wednesday evening July 3 with a band concert and fireworks and plans include boxing contests to draw a large crowd. Hunt is a noted orator and former president of the state Republican convention.
C C Waughop Ford dealer outlines Ford Motor Company policy on universal service for Model A. Ford service schools train mechanics with specially designed tools. Cleanliness and economical service equipment enable repairs anywhere from city to overseas, reinforcing the bond between sale and ongoing support.
Seventy five relatives and friends gathered at the Judy Selby home for a post nuptial shower honoring Mr and Mrs Ivan Speyer. The event featured games music and refreshments ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs Main received many gifts.
W C Bivin states rebuilding of his business house at Wabash and Milwaukee avenues is progressing rapidly and will be ready for occupancy soon. Oil station equipment will be installed and in operation by July 4. Ladies rent room expected to be completed by the big celebration day. Mr Bivin will handle Shell Company products as before the winter fire.
Moravia edged Chillicothe Blues 8 7 in a nine inning slugfest on the local diamond. McCoy sparked Moravia with five hits in five trips including a triple and home run, driving in the deciding run in the ninth as Orelup scored from third on McCoy’s triple. Both teams totaled 15 hits with heavy hitting by Moravia and steady defense in the late innings to hold off late Blues threats.
Moravia churches announce dinner and supper on July ath with prices for adults and children under 12 and regular dinners at 26¢. Also a Fourth of July celebration, local notices about a toilet soap special at Smith Drug Store, visits by Rev Fix and family, and community notes on June berry growth and recent building paint improvements.
The 37 leading farm improvement projects from county farm bureaus will be shown at the Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Fair. County men focus on corn improvement swine management soil and limestone use while women present home management clothing nutrition child care and related topics. Exhibits join Iowa State College displays as part of the fair with the keynote More profits from the farm guiding the agricultural section, announced by Secretary A R Corey.
Church notices list W F T Evans minister and C R Kincade superintendent with Bible School and sermons scheduled. Evans missed last Sunday due to a relative illness. W P Denshoo spoke after Bible School. Ladies Aid to meet all day Wednesday July 3 with dinner.
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 and Florida Lodge No. A. M. Friday evening June 28. Please attend. Albert, W. M.
The menu lists a July 4th meal including scalloped chicken breaded layin mashed potatoes and gravy beans scalloped tomatoes salted pickles pie deli cottage cheese ice tea coffee. It reflects a traditional community dinner with multiple comfort dishes and beverages.
Grace Estella Pollard 49, of Moravia, daughter of William and Lovisa Norton, died June 19 1929 at Jews City hospital. She married Louis Pollard April 6 1902 and had two sons Edward and Burton. Survived by two grandsons Rex and Owain six brothers and two sisters. Funeral at the Christian Church Moravia with Rev D W Thompson. burial in Moravia cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Burton Pollard express gratitude to friends for sympathy shown after the death of their mother.
The M. E. Church postponed the Sunday evening demonstration to next Sunday. Regular services will be at Wesley Ydd a.m. and Moravia 1] a.m. Sunday School and Epworth League at usual times. The board of stewards met last Monday. the pastor will take a few weeks off for a July vacation to visit his ailing father.
A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday evening in July.Members from the unit are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions and activities for the upcoming month.
Congressman Thurston of Iowa 8th District named as a member of a five Senators five Representatives Joint Committee to study consolidating control of island possessions into one government branch. The panel will examine War Navy Interior roles in territories such as the Philippine Islands Porto Rico Guam Samoa Virgin Islands Hawaii and potential economic benefits of unifying authority.
Moravian Ball Team announces Ottumwa Red Sox will play here next Sunday. Local fans recall the earlier meeting this season when Ottumwa edged Moravian by a slim margin. The upcoming clash is expected to be fast and competitive.
The United Brethren Church issues a collection of pithy maxims about sin and virtue, and urges churchgoers to attend services, Sunday School, and a July Fourth dinner at the UHB Church. Rev C K Bryanast will preach Sunday evening as young people show enthusiasm in services. D Winfield Thontpaun, Minister.
The menu lists roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, baked beans, lettuce salad, coleslaw, cheese, radishes, and pie. Coffee is offered with the meal in a community dinner setting likely hosted by M. E. Friday.
Mildred Tarr, a Moravia schools teacher, was injured Monday June 10 on Broadway New York City when a Packard carrying youths was struck by a Cadillac at a street intersection. She suffered a head wound requiring thirteen stitches. Her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Tarr of Albia were told the injuries are not serious and likely will not leave permanent scars. Tarr is employed at a summer resort near New York City.
Voters in Appanoose County Iowa go to the polls on June 27 1929 to decide if the county may issue bonds up to 350000 to drain grade and hard surface the primary roads. The action follows a petition drive and opposition is present but not seen as likely to defeat the bond plan.
Editor Moravia Union receives $1.50 for another year of subscription. Johnson Sharp touring party visited Phoenix with the Wilsons, enjoyed a fried chicken dinner at Frank Wilson home, toured the area, praised hotels and groves, and spent the day with Clyde and Thelma. 15 in the party traveled to California after visiting local friends and relatives.
The notice lists a Fourth of July dinner featuring fried chicken, roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, creamed peas, coleslaw, cottage cheese, pickles, pie bread butter jelly coffee and supper items. A soap sale advertises Nyul Poul Soap and four fine rubber sponges, labeled as soap and sponge offers.
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