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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
1
A collected jumble of letters and notes chronicles reading aloud to children, spring weather, and local lore. It recalls poems, tax quips about overalls, and tributes from readers like 8. P. Gideon, plus neighborly humor about rural mail carriers and a Moravia school election.
In a Moravia Union letter Mrs. H. R. Longanecker of Centerville Appanoose County Red Cross chair expresses gratitude for Moravia residents generosity in the flood relief drive. She notes the splendid cooperation and asks the community to convey thanks to the people for their fine showing.
Mr and Mrs L H Beery and their two daughters narrowly escaped serious injuries in an auto collision east of Albia on an icy curve near the old Dude Ranch. Their car slid into a ditch but stayed upright with no major injuries. The other vehicle overturned in the ditch. its driver suffered only minor injuries. G B Winslet aided the Beery family after the crash.
Miss Mildred Beeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Beeler of Winterset Iowa married Rev Kermit Crawley of Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs Crawley of Unionville Iowa on Saturday February 27 at the Church of Christ Winterset The bride wore white chiffon with a short train and carried Killarney roses and lillies of the valley The couple were unattended Music was provided by Don Cowen and Walter Vance Ushers included Charles Beeler Jr Dwight Johnson and others A reception followed at the bride’s home The newlyweds will reside at 310 68th Street Des Moines Numerous relatives visited from Unionville Moravia and Des Moines
The Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will hold a bake sale at Scott's Store on Saturday March 6 beginning at 1 o'clock.
Mrs Hugh McFatridge returned from Kansas City Missouri where she visited relatives and attended the wedding of her only son Andrew Perks to Mrs Buchanan of Russas City. The ceremony occurred February 13 in the year stated.
A shale truck driven by Everett Replogle of Centerville was struck by an eastbound Milwaukee passenger train on Saturday. Replogle escaped with only slight injuries treated by Dr. C. T. Slavin in Moravia. Witnesses tried to warn him as the truck loaded with shale approached from the west, but he apparently did not see the train. The crash happened around 5 PM as the train ran about 2½ hours late.
In Hiattaville Moravia Un'ga notes Uncle Eli's passing left the town quiet and the paper fading. A former teacher is urged to become editor with help from locals. readers are asked to call 0811 to share news for the town column.
Mrs. Lloyd Rose reports on weekend gatherings at Moravia and nearby homes. Numerous families including the Hiatt, Burton, Hudgens, Rose, and McDanel clans shared meals and visits. notable appearances by W A Rose of Memphis and Paynes. A quilting event is planned and misread notes hint at a newborn Claudette Cure.
A letter encloses a check to renew The Moravia Union. The writer, after nineteen years away, praises the paper and mentions Moravia friends. Mrs McCord’s kind letter invites friends to East Side Store where they have lived sixteen years. Mr Haller is in poor health. signed Mrs Fred Haller, Natoma Kansas.
Sixty local farmers and residents attended the Moravia Community Club get-together at the Legion Home. President Blackman urged membership growth and outlined club goals including public toilets and broader community welfare. The event featured games, an oyster supper, and a brief business session before the Moravia girls’ sectional game loss to Numa.
Eunice Stufflebeam daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Stufflebeam near Drakegville married Ben Knight son of Mrs Rosa Knight near Unionville at noon on Saturday February 27 in Bloomfield Town. The reception dinner followed at 6 at Moravia home of the groom’s sister Mrs C A Veach. The newlyweds and their guests were greeted by the Veach family and Mrs Knight. The couple will reside on the Knight farm north west of Unionville.
U B Aid menu for Wednesday March 10 lists roast beef with noodles and gravy potatoes parships greens beats deviled eyes pineapple and carrot salad bread butter date pudding with whipped creass coffee.
Fragmentary OCR of a church notice mentions Josephine Scott and a couple's plans. The readable parts suggest a church context and valued roles but lack clear events, dates, or actions to summarize a concrete news item.
Twenty two Standard Oil Company agents and their wives met in Mumma case Saturday evening for a district meeting and dinner. Mrs. and Mrs. Loved Pester of Moravia were host and hostess. The event included a dinner served by Legion Ladies and a social hour with refreshments.
The Union recalls Fern Selby daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Selby now Mrs Fern Handy of 1660 Maltman Hollywood California. The photo from about 30 years ago shows her as a 9 year old winner in a newspaper advertising contest. Readers recognized the child from previous coverage.
The 1937 Moravia School Musicale is set for tonight at 7 30 at the school building. Junior Band led by W K McNabb performs First Prize March Old Folks at Home America. Various choirs solos and ensembles directed by Oren Gould with multiple accompanists and pieces.
Superintendent Young announces an unusual school assembly in the gym Friday morning at 45 Buroness Street. Zita and Shaw Klin, fresh from a Mediterranean tour, will guide an unagingly trip through Italy Holland Spain and al Kerma in costumes and customs. Admission is free, fifth grade and up may attend. Queen Esther Circle to host a 3 cent supper at MOEL church Wednesday evening at 6. Menu includes creamed chicken hot biscuits mashed potatoes seedless greens and jelly.
Moravia Independent School District voters will name a single candidate, M. K. Blackman, for a school director at the annual meeting at the Community Building next Monday afternoon. Blackman, a six year board veteran and Moravia agent for the Milwaukee Railroad, is seeking re election by petition. Voters will also decide if the board may erect a $1,500 addition to the school building over the heating plant room, funded from existing general funds with transfers to the schoolhouse fund to house the Farm Shops Course of the vocational agriculture department. Polls open 12 noon to 7 p.m. Board members and the secretary will serve as election judges.
Mr and Mrs W A Rowles marked sixty years since their 1877 marriage at the Hays schoolhouse two miles south of their farm. A family gathering of 45, with readings, singing, and reminiscences, honored the couple on February 18 1937 as the Iowa Mutual Insurance agent and relatives sent congratulations from across the country.
The Auxiliary and Legion plan a covered dish luncheon at 6 30 pm at the Legion Home near Monny evening. Mrs Helen Gametson is in charge, with help from her committee. Des Moines details and hot line aid are noted.
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