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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
3
The writer muses on vast family ties spreading from Clarence Johnson of California to Moravia Iowa relatives and beyond. A More cousins reunion near Batavia draws 60 attendees as kin networks span Eslinger Dille and Johnson lines, with clubs forming as Batchelor’s Club sparks local chatter. A humorous note on Batchelor buttons and Moravia paper subscribers closes the slice of small-town life.
The Boone Family radio artists from Des Moines will perform at the United Brethren Church in Moravia on Friday at 8:00 p.m. The six family members include Rev and Mrs Boone, their three daughters, and a son-in-law. They are composers and performers with hundreds of songs, about 160 printed, and play eight instruments. The program features hymns, southern and negro spirituals, sacred songs, instrumental pieces, and readings. Rev Boone will speak after the musical portion. admission is free and the public is invited.
A Moravian United Brethren delegation left Monday for Cedar Falls Iowa to join the camp run by the Board of Christian Education. The Moravia group includes Rev and Mrs T du Ziker Mrs S M Zike Tom Virginia Phyllis Zike Marie Callen Raedus J Closter and Thomas Allen Robb with about 700 attendees anticipated at the camp this year.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet at the Legion Home Monday evening July 8 for installation of newly elected officers. The event marks the installation of the unit’s officers for the new term.
Sam Gray of Melcher Iowa, a recent Iowa State College Ames graduate, now works in the Phillips Petroleum laboratory at Penwell Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R E Cummins of Moravia.
The band invites players of unlisted instruments to join for Fourth of July performances. Cards are going out to known members. Mr. Harris hopes newcomers feel welcome despite instrument unfamiliarity. Morale among older players remains high, inspiring younger members. A few school instruments and cash bargains are available to buyers.
Moravia prepares a modern Independence Day program marking the 80th consecutive celebration since the town was laid out in 1851. The Moravia school band, under Wilbur Harris, will supply music along with speaking and picnicking opportunities, as residents from near and far gather for the day’s events.
John Harvey Hiatt 77, of Julesburg, Colorado, died June 19, 1939 near Julesburg. Born August 21, 1861 at Johnstown Indiana, he lived in Hiattaville and York County Nebraska before homesteading south of Julesburg. Survived by wife Rachel Elizabeth Howell (d. 1921) and daughter Eva Adella Henri, and son Jerrol, plus relatives and many friends.
Mr and Mrs Homer King entertained friends last Thursday evening in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Kenneth Free and Wilson Leonard. Ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs E G Lincox and Clair, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and Dale, Mr and Mrs Wilson Leonard, Mr and Mrs Homer King and Spencer and Cecil.
Fire at the Emil Halden home south of Moravia started by a kerosene stave explosion. Mrs Halden spotted the blaze at noon as she picked berries. The kitchen and contents burned. the main house and furniture damaged, with partial insurance coverage. A bucket brigade brought the flames under control.
Mr and Mrs H H Pabst were called to Paris Mo Thursday morning by the death of a close friend and old neighbor George Phillips They returned here Friday.
The entertainment committee announces The King Beat Revue as the featured free attraction for the celebration. The troupe, highly praised in other towns, will perform twice with an afternoon show at 3 and an evening show at 8. Nick Wayne, acclaimed banjoist, joins the lineup after appearances on Major Bowes.
Wayne McFarland 20 of Albia died after a car driven by Merico Donato 28 left highway 60 north of Moravia. Donato says glare from oncoming lights caused a skid and crash. The car struck guard rails and rolled, McFarland thrown through a hole in the roof. Donato sustained minor injuries and is held pending coroner’s inquest after blood test results.
An all day service at the Church of Christ Sunday drew visitors from Crawfordsville Promise City Ottumwa Leon Odell and near Des Moines. A cooperative dinner followed the morning service at the Rev and Mrs W G Lagle home with many attending. Jack Hayes of Johnson Iowa spent Sunday at the J J Taylor home in Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Francia Kincade plan move this week to a newly erected house on Hollar Slace north of town. They formerly lived in the fire destroyed home at that location.
Harold Davis of Moravia received official notice from the Milwaukee railroad naming him section foreman at Rathbun on Tuesday June 27. He has served as extra foreman since June 6 and will likely not move his family to Rathbun immediately. Davis has been with the Milwaukee for several years and his promotion reflects his long, efficient service.
The article urges residents to beautify lawns and premises for the Fourth, noting decades of newspaper run and park grounds in fine condition. It forecasts a big event next Tuesday with a planned blow-out and civic spirit to advertise the town well.
W G Lagle traded his residence in Moravia for the VanDorin property where Freeman Johnson and family reside. Possession not immediate. U O Main bought Emma Scott home. John Law and family have moved in.
Mrs. Rose Tuttle Pember hosted the 20th Century club at the Moravia Methodist church with guests including Mrs. J. E. Sharp and Mrs. Frank Selby. The club, started May 16, 190% at Mrs. Jennie Maiken’s home, has twenty members. eight messages of appreciation were sent to Mrs. Pember.
The Band Auxiliary will meet in the park next Wednesday evening July 6. If rain prevents gathering the meeting will move to the home of Mrs. Rollie McDonough.
Heavy weekly rains were welcomed as fields and gardens show remarkable growth. Farmers report thriving crops and flourishing greenery, noting renewed vigor after a period of drought and dry spells.
Mr and Mrs H G Broshar hosted children and grandchildren at a weekend party in Moravia with attendees from Waterloo Redwood and San Antonio. A community playground program is planned with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions for all schoolage to high school and beyond. Volunteers are asked to lend usable equipment, and a small admission will fund expenses. no charge for participating children.
The menu lists chicken loaf mashed potatoes gravy green beans creamed peas Harvard beets cabbage salad rolls jelly ice cream cake and beverages and notes dinner and supper will be served on July 4th.
Correspondents should mail items to the Union no later than Monday of next week as rural mail service will be closed on Tuesday July 4. The Union plans to publish on Wednesday and requests all correspondence be received by Monday.
A reception honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Kimberly followed their June 14 marriage. Held at the bride’s parents Des Moines home on June 26, guests included family and friends from Des Moines Mora vicinity and Fre ment area.
The program will be in full swing this Thursday morning June 29 with all children expected to attend. Arrangements are made for a refreshment stand at the Moravia Fourth of July celebration to benefit the playground fund. Solicitors report slightly more than half the necessary funds raised in town canvass.
R C Wilson buys the 335 acre tract adjoining their home formerly B E Turner place. C M McF Patridge trustee notes the purchase. Mr and Mrs Keith Cameron and children of Newton spend a week vacation from Newton post office duties with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Cameron.
The ith annual Brompton school reunion will be held at the Brompton schoolhouse. Former pupils, teachers and friends are cordially invited. Lula R. Tillmont, Secy.
Ward Hatcher and his vaudeville troupe bring the Hatcher Players to Moravia for a week of nightly shows and an afternoon performance on July 1. Hatch reports a small orchestra and a new vaudeville lineup, with the big tent set on the park's east side.
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