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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
4
Centerville Sowegian reports Farmington edged Moravia 30 27 in a tense Friday sectional game. Cecil Cullers led Moravia with 18 of 27 points while a Farmington blunder added two points to Moravia at the opening tip. Moravia lineup included C cures Cullers Gollaher Slevin J Kapter and V Kaster.
The church reports a joyful Sunday on the theme Knowing Jesus and the Power of Habit. Sunday School grows. ladies hold an all day meeting with public dinner. W M A hostess Betty Baldwin. prayer meeting Wednesday. Centerville Town Clerk D J Minnes attends Moravia council meeting. Basil Cowell Post Legion and Auxiliary enjoy social at Legion Home with music games and refreshments.
Obituary notices Mrs Mabel Blanche Bates Cousins died at her parents home in Albia after a brief illness. She was born near Albia September 21 190- and married to Bert Cousins May 16 1914. Survived by husband three children and parents. Funeral held Bates home Albia and Christian Church Moravia with burial in Moravia cemetery.
M E Church invites with a homemade sausage dinner at Lester Smith’s home on Friday. Regular services at Wesley Moravia and Scattersburg are planned for next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and 10 a m and 2 p m Epworth League at 830 p m or before the evening sermon. The writer notes inspiring attendance last Sunday and hopes for good weather and health to gather again next Sunday.
Indebted parties urged to call and settle immediately as legal action follows. Reich Lumber Co stresses compliance with the law and prompt payment.
Citizens of Moravia are urged to attend a band benefit at the school gymnasium on Thursday evening. Sponsored by the Inter-Club Council the event features band selections and vocal and instrumental numbers from community talent. Proceeds aid Moravia Concert Hand in buying new music.
J C Peterson died at his daughter Mrs W H Powell home south of Moravia Tuesday evening March 4 at 11 o clock after a lengthy illness. He leaves sorrow to family and friends across adjoining communities. Funeral services will be at Unionville M E Church on Thursday March 8 at 2 30 p m with burial in Unionville Iowa.
A Moravia bulletin lists Legion Auxiliary activities including bridge luncheon hostesses Lorene Albert and Lou Raich, high scores to Rolla McDonough and C. M. Blackman, and a Vanishing Luncheon by Martha Veach. Regular meeting led by Beulah Eather McWilliama, upcoming six oclock dinner for Eastern Star, plus local visits and church progress reports.
Notice to qualified electors of Moravia Iowa that the Bi Ennial Election will be held at the Town Hall on Monday March 26 1928. Officers to be elected include Mayor Treasurer Assessor and five Councilmen for two years each. Polls open eight in the morning and close seven at night. Dated Moravia February 2 1928. Co E. Winwler Mayor D Minnes Clerk
The speaker laments trouble yet proclaims today is fine despite rain and sorrow. He reflects on tribulations, the past, and the unpredictable weather of life, urging acceptance and resilience. The verse attributes the sentiment to Douglas Malloch.
Members met at Mrs J F Chambers home to elect officers for the year starting September Alta Chambers was chosen president Clara Hiatt vice president Mildred Hishop secretary Mary Johnson treasurer and Emma Pabst on council Mrs J B Sneed led the afternoon study of Frederic Hankin s American Government
Jennie K. McNeal announces candidacy for Appanoose County Auditor in the Republican June primary through the Moravia Union. She has lived in the county most of her life and spent 28 years in public work, including 12 years as deputy auditor under J. F. Parks and BH McNeal, emphasizing prior experience in the office.
The Moravia Union notes the opening of the Success Beauty Parlor in the Johnson Building with Miss Pearl Reed of Des Moines taking management. Also reported are visits by Miss Turner and Miss Ellen Sharp, a birth announcement at the Stites home near Coatesville, and a spring coat demo by Sherritt Swart Shoppe in Centerville.
Moravia high school representatives captured two of the three first places at the State Preliminary Declamatory Contest held in the local gym last Friday. Centerville and Moulton also earned top finishes, with Moravia’s Richard Sneed winning in Oratorical, Kenneth Evans of Moulton second, and other students winning in Dramatic and Humorous divisions. Judges, participating schools, and the upcoming State Sub-District Contest are noted along with a community program and instructional sessions led by Mrs. Nellie Sperry.
The Independent School District of Moravia votes Monday for a director to a three year term succeeding W. C. Bivin and a treasurer for two years to succeed W. A. Smith. Petitions list W. C. Bivin Mrs Agnes Watts for director and W. A. Smith for treasurer. Veterans urged to vote at the polls.
The Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped livestock to the St Louis market last week. One lot of hogs and cattle was sent on Saturday and another lot of hogs was sent on Tuesday.
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a m and evening services with sermons The Spirit World by Rev Evans at the 10 a m service and The Great Question at 7 30 p m Choir practice Tuesdays and Ladies Aid Wednesdays after noon at the Bivin home in advance of a bazaar on March 22 Miss Lindin’s violin solo and John Laws’ special song were part of last Sunday’s services The community mourns sister Blanche Cousins A visit by Miss Vivien Sneed of Moulton to J B Sneed in Moravia and a seven o clock supper at D J Weatherly home featured guests Mr and Mrs Walter Messner of McCook Neb Claude McDaniel.
The Independent School District of Moravia Iowa will hold its annual meeting on March 11 1923 at the Moravia Town Hall from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM A director will be named for a three year term to succeed W C Bivin and a treasurer for a two year term to succeed W A Smith The meeting will consider all business that may properly come before it February 21 1928 Cheater Broshar Secretary
The Moravia Union announces a caucus at Town Hall Friday evening March Sth at B o'clock to nominate candidates for Mayor five councilmen treasurer and assessor. Voters urged to attend as Saturday is the last day to file nomination papers for the city election on Monday March 26.
Paul L Lock of Fairbury Nebraska and Chloe Beaty of Numa Iowa married on Tuesday February 21 at Rev L Shaeffer home in Walnut City. Witnesses were Lloyd G Beaty near Iconium. They plan to make Fairbury their home. Mystic Sentinel notes well wishes and family details.
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