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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

4

Church News at the Church of Christ

W FLT Evans, minister, Bible School and morning worship at 10. Christian Endeavor at 6 20 pm. Sermon following. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon Easter Novelty and Food sale April 19. Meetings closed Tuesday eve ning. Messages by Morrow Mystic Margen Al big Coffin Hiattaville Hollis Evans Lagle Kincade. Closing Endeavor night praised. Carl W Dorr George Kingery Bonita Lagle Seet Paxton.

W. Flt Evans Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid Church of Christ Brothera Morrow Mystic Margen Albig Coffin Hiattaville Hollis Udell Lagle Kincade

Paving Contract Set for No 6 Road in Region

Contracts to be let Tuesday March 18 for paving Primary No 6 from the Chariton river north to the Monroe county line. No bids are called in Monroe county and it is unclear if Moravia to Albia will be surfaced this year. Moravia area residents hope for north outlet as well as south, and Monroe county may hold a special election to issue bonds to finish surfacing. If approved, the State Highway Commission will push completion this summer.

Chariton River Monroe County Moravia Albia Centerville Monroe Banda

United Brethren Church Spring Service Call

The weekly church note urges renewing faith and inviting back absent members as spring begins. Pastor Winfield Thompson invites all ages to Bible School at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., C E at 6:30 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. sermon with Easter to Pentecost themes.

Goil God Hearta Winfield Thompson

Albia Area Church Events and Meetings Schedule

Teanium Circuit Sunday School at 10 a.m. Albia Gospel Team hosted last Sunday and was well received. Mrs Richardson, president of Women’s Work Farm Bureau, spoke at night. Robert Turner leads young people at Christian church 7 p.m. Scout Meeting 7 p.m. Christian church with Scoutmaster Jacob Firkins in charge. Fairview Ba. m Sunday School and 9:45 a.m. worship led by Rev Thomas F Howell of Adell co Speak. Mother and Daughter banquet Friday March 28. Hilton Ba. m Sunday School 11 a.m. Rev Thomas Howell of Udell speaks. services at 7:30 p.m. Rev Howell. Father and Son banquet yuon. A W Zerbe minister.

Teanium Albia Richardson Farm Bureau Robert Turner Christian Church Resistant Jacob Firkins Fairview Thomas F. Howell Adell Co Hilton Thomas Howell Udell Howell A.W. Zerbe

M. E. Church Sunday Schedule Notes Week Plan

The M. E. Church outlines Sunday School at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages and preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League gathers at 6 p.m. followed by another sermon at 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7:30. The Epworth League program drew a large, appreciative audience. Next Sunday the Women Foreign Missionary Society will lead the morning service with a speaker from Oskaloosa and their annual Thank Offering closing the service. Remember the pre Easter service.

Epworth League Womans Foreign Missionary Society Oskaloosa

Moravia school election elects two directors and treasurer

Eighty eight ballots were cast at the annual school election in Moravia, with W. W. Tracy and W. A. Smith chosen as directors for three years and J. D. Minnes elected treasurer for two years. Incumbents B. Sneed and C. Quilera left the board after long service, noted for overseeing the old school’s replacement.

Digteich Moravia W. W. Tracy W. A. Smith J. D. Minnes HG. Firkins M. H. Johnson Wy A. Smith OW. Tracy B. Sneed

Joint Meeting Of Farm Bureau And Brotherhood

A joint gathering of Chariton and Franklin Township Farm Bureau groups with the Community Brotherhood occurred at the Methodist church in Teenium Thursday evening attended by about two hundred. Thomas Simpson of Centerville with his daughter at the piano performed selections including Silent Night. Mia Marie Cox and Miss Kathrina reported on the Older Boys and Girls Conference. County Agent Randall Hoffman of Albin gave a strong talk. Mrs. Richardson the state Farm Bureau president spoke on women's work. Buffalo Wallow School from Franklin township performed four numbers. County Agent Lee Bowdish showed a two reel film The Transmigration. Rev Zerbe was chosen chairman for the evening.

Chariton Franklin Township Farm Bureau Community Brotherhood Methodiat Teenium Thomas Simpson Centerville Misa Marie Cox Kathrina Randall Hoffman Albin Richardson

Ricola on the Pick List and Local Church Activities

J H Ricola appears on the pick list and will begin Sunday April six with gospel preaching and singing. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. The W H M S will meet March 19 at 2 30 PM in church parlors with Mrs C C Cullers hostess and Mrs J B Sneed leader. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9 80 AM and Sunday School at 10 30 AM. Services were well attended last Sunday and preaching at 9 30 is set to begin on time. The pastor spoke in Moravia at U B Hankitle, pastor.

C. C. Cullera J. B. Sneed Wesley Chapel Spenky Moravia Hankitle

Town Caucus To Nominate Town Officials Friday

A town caucus will be held at the town hall in Mors via on Friday evening March 14 at 7 80 o’clock for nominating the town ticket including a Mayor Five Councilmen Treasurer and an Assessor Chester Broshar is listed as mayor.

Mors Chester Broshar

Hammond to Speak at Luncheon Friday Noon

Des Moines journalist John B. Hammond, famed for fighting liquor traffic and immorality, will address a luncheon at the Methodist Church Friday at noon. He advocates a nationwide uniform prohibition state law and invites all to attend.

John B. Hammond Des Moines Appanoose County United States

Caldwell Announces Candidacy for Representative

Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Township announces himself as a candidate for Representative subject to the will of Republican voters in Appanoose County. He ran before the primary two years ago and was defeated by a single vote. The large vote he received suggests strong support and belief in his qualifications. announcement appears in this issue of the Union.

Robert Caldwell Caldwell Township Appanoose County Caldwell Union

Musical Evening At Coltrain Home Last Saturday

About thirty one neighbors gathered at the Coltrain home for a nine musician social evening. Participants brought instruments such as piano violin Hawaiian guitar two guitars ukulele French harp banjo and piano keyboard.

E. Bf. Coltrain

Masons Entertained At Unionville Lodge Visit

Twenty four Antiquity Lodge members traveled to Unionville on Thursday evening to be guests of the Unionville brethren. They were kindly entertained as usual by hostesses Mrs Coulson and the BE T C Club.

A. FP A. M Unionville

Tragic Farm Accident Claims Harold Kingery Life

Harold L Kingery ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Chester H Kingery of Washington township died after a spiked hay fork struck him in the face while brothers were unloading hay at their home ten miles north of Corning February 2 1930. Funeral held at home Tuesday with Rev Harry K Rogers. burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. He is survived by his parents and brothers Floyd Donald and Ronald and grandfather J W Corbin. Community offer condolences.

Adams County Harold Harold Leon Kingery Chester H. Kingery Prescott Township Floyd Donald Ronald J. W. Corbin Stafford, Missour Harry K. Rogers Walnut Grove

Edmund Hanson Seeks Nomination for Clerk of Court

Edmund Hanson announces via The Moravia Union that he will seek the Republican nomination in the June Primary for Clerk of Court in Appanoose county. Hanson is completing his first term and is praised for efficient service and dedication, with veterans status noted and strong local recognition referenced.

Edmund Hanson Moravia Union Appanoose County Max Hanson

Inter-Club Council to Sponsor School Contests

The Inter-Club Council met at the Methodist Church on Wednesday March 6 and decided to sponsor several contests for school children. Committees led by Mrs Slavin for a flower garden contest for up to seventh graders, Mrs Geo Johnston for a vegetable garden contest, Mrs Blumenstock for a cut flower contest for seventh through high school ages, and Mrs Sneed for a bird house contest are drafting rules and prizes. Children are urged to enter one or more contests and begin planning.

Inter-Club Council Methodist

Bailey Seeks Appanoose County Board Nomination

G A Bailey of Johns Township announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the Appanoose county Board of Supervisors for the 1932 term. A prominent farmer active in Farm Bureau work, he has served on the board of directors and as president, promoted farm interests, and held multiple local offices. He now seeks the supervisor post to dedicate full attention to the office.

Moravia Union G. A. Bailey Johns Township Appanoose County Board of Supervisors Bailey Farm Bureau Board of Supervisors Me. Bailey Townskiy Ayain Plana Church Board Appanoose Monroy

Friday Dinner Menu Highlights at M. Be. s

The menu lists breaded loin, macaroni and deviled eggs, one pie, mashed potatoes, and spaghettI with bread and butter. It reflects a simple midweek meal lineup likely from a community dining section.

Moravia Varsity Enjoys Strong Run In Tournament

Moravia High School basketball impressed at Centerville with a near upset of Corydon in a semifinal. Moravia beat Mystic 38-12 then edged Corydon 28-20 as Broshar Cullers and Kaster led scoring. The season closed with 3 losses in regular play and several veterans set to graduate.

Moravia High School Centerville Eavily Mystic Nerregantion Corydon Moravia Mason, Fletcher Smith Kuster V Laie Siivin Broshar Jordan Culler Cullers Slavin Fletcher Eldon Troy Enms Albia Eddyville Lovilla Russell Koster Smith Hughes Broshar Cullets Mason Yeril Forrest Lagle Hall Swain Tvat

Close-Chority Mills Ava Close and DeLosa Chor ity Wed

Rev Jag A Wilson officiated their marriage at the M KE parsonage on Wednesday evening. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Close, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs KR S Chority, plan to live on a farm near Moravia after Mystic High School connection.

Attention I. O. O. F Practice Friday Night

The I O O F announces a Friday night practice at 7 30 led by the Degree Captain. Members are urged to attend as ordered and ready for drill.

Tins Borlunt

Moravia Union items reflect local marriages and elections

The Moravia Union reports Misa Viva G Gaddis and John Alle red married, school election counts 148 with Reich and Firkins directors and Sharp treasurer. Town election had three tickets. Citizens list included Roland Spencer and Noble Main. Also notes on losses, moves, births, teaching, and local events through March.

Moravia Union Misa Viva G. Gaddis John Allered Union F. A. Reich W. G. Firkins J. F. Sharp Ahnont Main M. R. Worthington Nebraska Roland Spencer Noble Main Chas, McPatvidge Blaine iHarn People's T. J. Turner J.H. Rice

Birthday Dinner Gathers Large Wilson Family

At the B F Wilson home on Sunday March 9 a crowd of thirty seven relatives and friends celebrated his 62nd birthday with a noon cafeteria style dinner. Out of town guests included Mrs. Velin Colton Detroit Rich Homer Wilson Albin and Fern Wright Moulton.

B. F. Wilson B. B Wilson Burke Vivien Ednn Dyphon Cheree BR. C Trenton Mardeena J. Lloyd

Neighborhood Party at the Glants Home

Mr and Mrs Glant hosted a neighborhood party Tuesday evening with music cards and board games. Guests included the Clark family Bagster Vernon McDanel Gladfelder Prenton Darlene Vera Whigler Ewing Beverly Carolyn and others. light refreshments were served.

Glant Surigool Murdith Bir John Clark Mes James Bagster Vernon W. McDanel Daphne Clyde Gladfelder Prenton Darlene Vera Whigler Frank Ewing Beverly Carolyn

Legion Notes Scout Meeting Banquet At Legion Home

The American Legion Basil G Vowell Post met in regular session Monday evening March 10. Scoutmaster J F Albert reported on Boy Scout Group No 1 progress. Scouts will be allowed to use the Legion Home for meetings. Comrades Waughop Thomas and Anns provided a banquet.

Basil Gvowell Scoutwaster J. F. Albert Legion Waughop Thomas and Anns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church News United Brethren Church M. E. Church Notes Farm Bureau and Brotherhood J. H. Ricola Gum Ulopyright Mets Hammond Robert Caldwell Announc Coltrain Home Masons Atnionville Mrs. C. ©. Coulson Be, T. C Iowa Geo Firkins Zell Callen Russell Dayin Carlisle C. A. Bailey M. BE Wladdawille W. Hi, Gallon Ceph Tucker New Hope Bert Luse Martha Coulsen Biddle Ray Chas. Miller Jock Sue Aleagant Plaing Frank Swain Eaton Cemetery Liberty Church American Legion
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