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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
5
A家庭 column reflects on three topics from daily life politics weather and a smallpox vaccination dispute at the Union Smith home. Maxine nears full recovery with minor effects while Ben Richard endures arm soreness and repeated warnings about contagion. The community notices a waning epidemic and quarantines, plus school band victories and a snowy welcome home tale.
Richard Anderson of Moravia was burned by sulphuric acid after stepping on a discarded bottle. The broken container spilled acid onto his shoes and into his feet, eating through leather and causing injury.
Moravia public school ensembles at Leon earned one excellent rating and three good ratings in the sub-district contest. The school orchestra led with an excellent rating, while the girls glee club, girls sextette, and soprano Jean Shirley Albert all received good. The district contest in Centerville in May remains the next step, with the Moravia band advancing to the concert division of class C schools.
Forrest Main announces a dispersion sale of purebred Hereford cattle at his Moravia area farm on Highway 60. The sale starts Wednesday April 15 at 11 o'clock and features cows, heifers, and bulls from a high grade herd, expected to draw buyers from wide areas.
Milwau kee agent M K Blackman clarifies the pick up and delivery rate for less than carload freight effective April 6. The minimum rate remains 80 cents per hundred pounds or an average 80 cents per hundred pounds for weight handled, with possible future reductions lowering the minimum for short hauls and lower class rates.
Menu items include baked ham mashed pears and gravy backed-up tomatoes and angel food and seen should be noted as the featured dishes on the Friday dinner list.
The notice advertises novice talking movies on Thursday April 2 at the G D Lynch building using two machines with no ramp. Shows run every Thursday. Admission free to all.
Merle Smith outlines Moravia High School boys basketball 8 win 9 loss season totaling 326 points for and 401 against. Mortis led scorers with 104 points, Dotson 93, others sharing duties in passing and defense. Freshmen Hudson and Johnson and Walters gained experience, signaling a strong nucleus for next two years. four seniors depart.
A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs John Irwin for her 72nd birthday at her Wabash Avenue home. Family friends from Chariton attended, including Mr and Mrs Lewis Main and their children Lafawi and Mary Lou, Mr and Mrs Russell Main, and others listed.
The Junior Class presents and repeats a performance of a face play tonight, Wednesday, at an unspecified location.
The Appanoone County Republican Women hold a business meeting in Centerville this Saturday afternoon. Committeewomen and township captains are urged to attend.
Rev Donahoo and Mrs Donahoo marked their fifty eighth wedding anniversary at their Moravia home with a cooperative noon dinner for sixteen guests and open house. He, 82, and she, 76, have long served in ministry within the United Brethren church, moving to Moravia nineteen years ago after a life of clerical work in Iowa and Kansas.
Moravia voters head to the polls Monday in the biennial election. Citizens ticket lists Winsler for mayor Coulson assessor Hudgens and Schreiner Horner Winsler Firkina Morgan for councilmen while Peoples ticket offers Beery for mayor Kinion for assessor Foglesong Coffin Veach for councilmen polling at Moravia Community Building from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eva Dorlea Tarbell died March 18 1938 at age 1 year 10 months and 7 days. She leaves five sisters five brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Iconium Church of Christ Friday at 2 PM with Rev. W G Lagle officiating. Burial followed in Milledgeville Cemetery.
The Mystic school of instruction is set for April 25 with further gatherings in Ottumwa on April 18 and Centerville on April 16, where grand officers will attend.
The Coane of Christ menu for Wednesday April 2 lists meat loaf, potatoes, corn and pie with bread. A simple meal plan shows standard offerings for the day.
G W Main of Stillwater Okla sent an account of his mother's 90th birthday observance. Mrs Sophia Main, 205 Duck Street, was honored Saturday March 7 with son George and wife, daughter Mrs Bert Wiley and husband, grandson, sister Mrs Frank Knox and family, Mrs Orner and daughter, and more. Guests included Loyal Women of the First Christian church and friends who left cards. She sang No Night There, received bouquets, a potted plant, and numerous remembrances, with 27 cards from Moravia Ta and others from Oklahoma City and California.
The Moravia school board met in special session Monday evening to select teachers for another school year. All present teachers were reelected except Miss Aimee Nesbitt, who was not an applicant. It is unclear if all teachers will accept their contracts.
Mrs. F A Boyer dies at home southwest of Moravia after years of illness. Ann Eliza Beach Beach born 1861 in Ohio. married F A Boyer in 1879. Twelve children survive along with siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral at Darbyville church March 22 conducted by Rev. Rowe. Burial in Haines cemetery. Card of thanks from F A Boyer and family.
The W. H. M. S. will hold an 8c supper on Monday March 30 at the M. E. Church. Menu includes Virginia baked ham apple rings escaloped potatoes succotash cabbage slaw carrot pineapple and salad rolls butter jelly apricot Bavarian cream coffee.
Charles L. Ellis, pastor, invites all to Sunday services at 9:90 morning worship 11:00 and Sunday School 10:90. Epworth League at 6:30 and evening worship 7:30. Wednesday 7:30 starting March 25 to study Doctrine and Rules of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Sunday activities include Sunday school at 10 a m led by M H Johnson superintendent morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Junior Endeavor meets at noon led by F C Scott pastor.
The Church of Christ holds communion at 11 a.m. C. E. services at 6:30 p.m. Ladies Aid and dinner Wednesday.
Iconium Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a m with Roy Miller as superintendent and a Communion service at 11 a m led by pastor G W Lawson.
Iconium Circuit Fairview schedule lists Sunday School at 9 with Grover Kaater as superintendent and Iconium School at 10 with Vern Turner. Morning Worship at 0:45 and Ik? Evangelistic service at 7:30 with Epworth League. Alston Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Rogers home. joint Fairview and Iconium Ladies Aid Thursday. J W Stine is pastor.
Miller Baptist Church assigns Sunday School for 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Wilbur Miller is superintendent. Preaching at 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The pastor Rev. Frank A. Smith urges all in and around Miller church to attend on time and participate in services.
Monroe county resident Lewis F Dale 71 died at his Albia home after months of illness. He was born May 9 1864 in Urbana township and lived in Monroe county most of his life. He served as chief of police in Albia and was a carpenter and contractor. Survived by wife Belle Hawthorne, two stepdaughters, and several grandchildren. Funeral was at Albia Church of Christ with burial in Oak View Cemetery.
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