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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
3
A local columnist recalls studying McGuffey Readers and describes a New Fifth Eclectic Reader volume. The piece notes its aims for moral religious influence, lists prose and poetry lessons, and mentions difficult words for modern students.
In a Monday market report, co op shipments from Loula price and wagon shipments noted hogs and cattle arriving at the Blaine market area, with Gundey and family among local handlers.
Roy Sharp died at his Moravia home last Thursday at age 72 years 4 months and 19 days after a long illness. Born October 10 1861 in Taylor township he lived here all his life except for recent months after moving from a farm southeast of town. He married Anne Kingery February 23 1904 and had seven children six surviving with his wife including Mrs Hopkins Mrs Ellen Paxston Claude Lawrence and Keith who died young. Funeral services were held March 4 at 2 PM in the United Brethren church with Rev W Z Boston and Rev Donahoo officiating. interment in Moravia cemetery.
Four candidates filed with school secretary Chester Broshar to appear on the Moravia Independent School District election ballot next Monday March 12. For director the contenders are A G Broshar and N E B W and for treasurer J D Minnes and P D Schraingr. Broshar and Minnes seek to succeed current terms. One director and one treasurer will be elected.
Mr and Mrs John Chasé and children of Russell Iowa and Annie Brain of Ottumwa spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Albert Brain. The Progressive church group met for a Meslay evening event.
Althea Green daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Green of Rose Hill and Harold Lott son of Mr and Mrs A W Lott of Albia were married Saturday at four in the Christian church parsonage Albia with Rev O C Morgan presiding Assisting were Gertrude Green and Truman Tarbell Guests included Mr and Mrs A W Lott and daughter Margaret and Arlene Dodd The bride wore a green crepe dress The couple will reside on a farm about four miles from Garner Iowa
Moravia High School girls basketball head to Richland for the sectional state tournament. They face Ollie Hillslook in the first round with a strong chance to win. If successful, they would likely meet Pleasant Plain, who recently beat Centerville and are favored to win.
G Hawk of Moravia was elected chairman of the Monroe County corn hog group at a meeting held in Albia. Other county committee members named include Marshall D Keeton Lovilla and Elbert C Martin Melrose with Arnold Anderson Frederiy as treasurer. Over a thousand signers of corn hog control contracts reported, about 94 percent of county producers. Members of permanent township committees were chosen to reserve instructions for appraising contracted acres and adjusting contracts before county allotment submission.
Moravia High School exited the boys state sectional tournament in the second round after a 24 to 32 loss to Mystic. Earlier Moravia beat Corydon 24 to 22 in overtime, with Dayton Dotson scoring the winner. The Mystic game saw Moravia struggle after two regulars fouled out, as Mystic pulled away late.
Jacquelyn Wingler captured first prize in the World Peace Oration contest held at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. Her speech titled Mare or God earned her two dollars and the chance to represent Mora in the sub district round. Judge panel included Miss Louisa Burtchby Miss Mabel Gray and John Canning all of Albis.
The menu lists smothered chicken with mashed potatoes, homemade hominy, tomatoes and spaghetti, pickles, bread, butter, jelly, and angel food cake with whipped cream and gravy. It notes a complete family dinner option with multiple sides and desserts.
The B Beauty Shop will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the convention in Des Moles. Panchen Winsler.
Murphy and Jamea Hanngm lead Jackson town as pserguson and Frank Coulter with Arthur Gillaspie from Troy township join R. T. Darby to chair a regional committee. Earl ene and get Boisee assist, Hugo Swarts, i Winger, and Roy Bcott represent Bluff township.
Mrs R McDanel longtime Moravia resident died at her home last Thursday after a brief illness She lived in Moravia 35 years previously ran a Main Station store and leaves five children and many grandchildren A charter member of Moravia Christian Church she was also a member of the Eastern Star Funeral conducted by Rev Robert Seath from Moravia Christian Church with burial in Moravia cemetery
The McDunel family expresses gratitude to friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Sheriff Rosco C. Wales announces candidacy for another term in Appanoose County's June primary. He cites a strong courthouse record, diligent service, and broad popularity as basis for re election hopes, noting his past win was not merely due to a Democratic landslide.
We thank friends for help with the program and the Ladies Aid for dinner as we celebrate our Golden Wedding anniversary. Grateful for the flowers cards and calls in the afternoon from friends. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hawk.
Readers express appreciation for the publication and offer small notes of thanks. One mentions sending 20 cents for an advertisement and reports good results. Another thanks the Union for companionship after a long absence.
A. B. Aid dinner offers boiled beef and cabbage scalloped potatoes parsnips apple salad corn bread breader jelly.
Mr and Mrs F P Hawk of Moravia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 2 1954 at United Brethren church parlors. A 120 guest dinner followed by a church program featured music poems and readings. The Hawks married March 2 1884 and have two sons Guy and E G and a daughter Gladys May now deceased. They have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr Hawk long served as Moravia Co operative Marketing manager and remains active on the town council.
Moravia Public School band plans a Sunday concert at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville next Sunday afternoon March 11 at 2 16. Mrs J F Albertia coordinates transport and invites volunteers to accompany several band members. Directors will feature forty to fifty players and attendees may view parts of the government hospital.
G B Johnson of Moravia announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors for the 1935 term, to run in the June Primary. A lifelong Chariton Taylor area resident, he worked in farming and later the Moravia automobile business, aiming for an honest conscientious administration if chosen.
Two main events in Iconium this week include the fifth annual Community Mother and Daughter banquet on Friday with special music and talks, served by fathers and sons. On Sunday at 8 pm the Peace Ovation contest hosted by the Epworth Leaguers of the Iowa-Des Moines Conference takes place at Hilton, featuring speakers Virgil Calhoun, Warren and Alberta Rouse, June Tisue, Dwight Rogera, and performances by Leora Patlack, Low Shaw, Clifford and Grace Spain, and the Whitlock family.
A hawk invites an angel to share his nest and vows bind them to endure life together through storms and joys. They welcome a daughter, Gladys, as time passes. Yet fatigue and quiet whispers of rest test their faith. Their family steadies, prayer guides them, and they seek blessings from their Father as years unfold.
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