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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
3
The column riffs on school and weather jokes, notes Spring’s 2:28 a.m. appearance on March 21, and jokes about ex mayor pay. It eyes Moravia election with two tickets and a ministers ticket, while lampooning a school program and local rhetoric about ads and attention.
More than one hundred district residents joined the Public School Band on a Sunday trip to Knoxville for a concert at the Veterans Hospital auditorium. An estimated five hundred attendees heard the performance as Mora school group members traveled from Bin Ravia at 1 PM for a 2:30 PM concert. The program featured the high school girls sextette led by Gertrude Green Bernagh Bishop and Annabeth Keem with a solo by Mrs Lorena Albert and piano by Jean Shirley Albert. the band also backed the girls trio. Mrs Albert organized the trip and expressed thanks to all who assisted.
Citizens ticket lists Mayor Winsler Treasurer Coulson Assessor Samuel Hudgens and councilors Hor ner Oreldo Firkin Beery Winsler while Peoples ticket names Mayor Albert Brain Treasurer D Minnes Assessor Geo Ire lan and council members N G Wilson Lehreiner Coffin Jones Hawk amid renewed interest ahead of Monday March 26 election.
Eriest H. Fabritz, state representative from Wapello County, announced as Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's Fifth District. He notes service on key committees in the Town Legislature, and cites Roosevelt era New Deal alignment with his political aims. Fabritz runs from Ottumwa with hardware business ties in Ottumwa and Oskaloosa.
Misa Elberta Rouse of the Hilton neighborhood captured first place in the Circuit Peace Ovation contest held last Sunday evening. Virgil Calhoun placed second with A Foolish Wise Man and Dwight Rogers third with Americas Opportunity. Additional speakers included Tune Tinye and Warren Rouse. Musical numbers featured duet Leora Estlack and Lou Shaw, special Grace and Clifford Spain, and a performance by Walter Whitlock and Roberta.
Rev and Mrs W P Donahoo invite friends to call from 2 to 4 pm Tuesday March 0 observing their 66th wedding anniversary.
M. E. Fridgy serves a dinner menu featuring Rossi pork with brown gravy, excalloped potatoes, baked beans, deviled eggs, and pig cof tag as presented in the day’s listing.
The fifth annual Weber and Son banquet at Hilton Friday features A. Wilder of Centerville as principal speaker. Dallas McGinnis Warren Rouse and Lewis Rouse will present talks while Annabeth Keemer reads Sockery's Cat. Mary Zerbe joins Keemer in song as Moravia orchestra provides music amid community活动.
The Appanegse County Sunday School convention will be held at Moravia Methodist church next Wednesday March 21. The program includes registration worship study groups addresses committee appointments and various youth and adult sessions. Pastors and church people are urged to help make this the best convention in the county.
The 1. O. O. F. will host a father and son banquet at Odd Fellow hall in Moravia on Thursday evening March 22. Banquet served by the Rebekahs. Please telephone reservations. By order of the Noble Grand.
A West End note records W Albert reporting a robin perched in a cherry tree and possibly eating fruit. Ted Turner reportedly saw snakes the first of the week, while residents mentioned new government whiskey and a delayed reply from J W about a valky supply.
A. G. Broshar was elected board member and P. D. Schreiner elected treasurer in the annual school election. J. D. Minnes outgoing treasurer. Ballots: Broshar 122 Ward 54. Minnes 78 Schreiner 128. Total 208 votes, down from 252 last year and 205 in 1932, with two spoiled ballots.
The Brush schoolhouse drew a full audience Wednesday with no admission fee, filling all standing room. The one act Damaging Evidence featured Butty Higtt Walter Wilson Clifford Tisue and Hoallen Tisue. The two act The Winning Widow showcased Aimy Wilson Detmar Wilson Lesh Tisue Gus Tie ve Mayme Tisue Velma Ewing. Special musical numbers by Betty Hiatt Hallien Tisup Clifford Tisve and Tommy Main received praise.
Mrs Ed Miller died last Thursday March 8 at home west of Unionville after moving from Miledgeville. Funeral services were held at Wealey Chapel Saturday at 1 4 o clock with Rev Moyer of Udell officiating. Interment at Denney Cemetery beside her parents. She was born and raised in the area and spent most of her life here. Community sympathy is extended to the family.
County officials and township committees for the Corn Hog Reduction Program were named at a Centerville meeting. L. S. Monroe was elected president with O. A. Bailayot as vice president, Leo Bowdish secretary, and H. M. Kirchner treasurer. An allotment committee of Monroe, Ora Powell, and R. C. Wilson was chosen, alongside numerous township chairmen including Bellair Bryan Hart and Independence Glenn McNair. Taylor's permanent committee includes Wilson, Turner, and Glick.
Under Moravia Town Council supervision CWA labor began digging a large well south of the Community Building. Ten feet across and twelve to fifteen feet deep, the water supply will come from the building roof and protect the business district and nearby residences from fire. The project is funded entirely by CWA funds.
A Moravia community sale plan progresses with a committee report urging a full plan for directors. If approved, first sale would occur Saturday March 24 with gates open Saturdays thereafter. The Community Club aims to offer a nonprofit public auction venue for residents to dispose of items.
A number of United Brethren church youths met at Rev and Mrs Boston's home to reorganize the Christian Endeavor Society. Officers named include Harriet Les Main View president Wanda Jones recording secretary Marie Callen corresponding secretary Wilma Van Zante treasurer Juanita Smith organist Osa Callen chorister. Chairmen appointed Oxo Calen devotional Allegra Smith social Edna Burns missionary Dorothy Davis special Juanita Smith. Members wore green and jokes were shared with potato chips for those without jokes. refreshments followed with Patrick's Day green.
The Moravia United Brethren Woman’s Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year at its regular session led by Mrs C A Veach. New officers include President Mare Waughop and Vice President Marthe Veach with Grace Main as Secretary. A program on The Message of the Crags preceded a light refreshments period.
The W F M S of the Methodist Church held a March 12 meeting in church parlors with a 6 o'clock dinner honoring new members and guests. President Mrs Gardner opened the session and Mrs Mattie Lynch led the program, delivering an inspirational event.
Moravia Chapter of the Eastern Star held a Tuesday evening event to honor twenty year members. Eighteen members attended led by Mrs. G. T. Harn of Albia, who joined in 1891, with Mrs. Lulla Holingshead of Albia visiting from out of town. A social evening followed with refreshments served by the chapter officers.
Friday marked the 52nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. VanDorin. Their children visited and shared dinner. those present included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. VanDorin and Lowell, Mrs. J. L. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lockman, Bayard Neff, and Menneth Free.
Moravia High School’s 1999 34 team posted 15 wins and 10 losses to win the Wabonsie Conference title despite small size and limited experience. Captain Leo Kaster led a scrappy squad including Dayton Dotson Harold Hawk Richard Burton Everett Morris Donald Kaster Donald Gardner with many non starters contributing. The team faced tougher foes and graduation will thin the ranks next year with Kaster Hawk Gardner and Clell Coulson among the departing players. Moravia totaled 514 points for and 492 against, with a 38 point game vs Seymour the high mark and 6 points vs Corydon the low.
The Mora via Public Schools beginners band showcased at the PTA meeting on March 5. Youngest member nine. several fifth graders. Members include Glee Callen, Otha Lee DuVall, Rose mary Main, and others. They performed An nette Waltz Sucvaga and Bright Star Overture. Practices occur two periods weekly with early lessons. advancing members move to the fret band.
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