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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
3
The Moravia Union column mixes social jests about a county teacher and a second grader, jokes about a photographer and time tricks, and reminiscences from Moravia’s past. It recalls a birth notice, a birthday pun, and gossip about local gossipers before ending abruptly.
A basket dinner will be held at California schol on Friday April 7 1933. A fine program includes a one act play followed by a kittenball game. Everyone invited. Robert Foster teacher.
The board of trustees of Taylor township will be in session in the town hall of Moravia on Monday April 9 at 10 AM as an assessment equalization board and for any other lawful business before said body.
Co-Operative shipments led by C. Jones moved nine carloads of stock to the St Louis market on Tuesday. The consignment included two cars of cattle and two cars of hogs as part of the cooperative effort.
County Attorney Jake S. More was seized by about 200 irate farmers at Har lan Iowa as eviction tensions rose over a farm turned back to an insurance firm. He was held Friday and overnight until a late night agreement freed him. At one point the mob exceeded 400, with state guards and deputies summoned. Militia aid was offered but declined. More is from Centerville and brother of Mrs. H. K. Smith of Moxavin.
Kensington Club members gathered for a noon luncheon hosted by Mrs Louise Ohler. Roll call triggered memories of school days. Officers elected: President Mrs Laura Slaughter, Vice President Mrs Mattie Lynch, Secretary Mrs Orn Selby, Treasurer Mrs Louise Oehler. The day continued with quilting activities and guests left praising Mrs Oehler as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Harry Townsend discontinue their connections with the West Side Cafe and plan to leave Moravia. They are in Centerville briefly as Wilbur Kingery moves his shoe shop to the cafe rear and may also construct the cafe.
The J. W. Hughes store moves today to a brick building one block north of the square, vacated by Kingery Shoe Shop. For years the Hughes store occupied the Karso building on the square.
7. B. Cameron formerly from Glenwood Mo is named the new agent at the Wabash station here succeeding C. C. Cullers transferred to Paris Mo. Cameron has been here some time but was not known to be permanently appointed. His family will move after school closes.
A Moravia Union retrospective notes the 1923 spelling winner Misa Lucille Coltrain of Scattersburg, the 1924 city election results with Mayor Chester Broshar and councilmen, and plans of Dr. W Reich to open a lumber yard in Enid Oklahoma.
Moravia High School speech students and the Moravia Public School Band will stage an April program Thursday evening. The band opens at 7 20 with two public speaking acts by the two class sections. Acts include Hear Say Skule Days April Fools and Hold Your Seats. Admission 10 cents for townspeople. school personnel admitted for a nickel.
Mrs. Alice Virginia Houser aged 61 died at 8 a m Wednesday at her brother BE Gray’s home 1226 S Sixteenth Centerville after a long illness She was born December 28 1872 in Ottawa Illinois and lived in nearby Milton and Moulton before marrying W F Houser in January 1894 Surviving are four children Esther Irene Cle Stoley Earl and Garland Houser a husband three sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p m at Mt Ararat church with Rev Luther Childs officiating and interment at Mt Ararat Cemetery
The Friday menu lists roast ham mashed potatoes and gravy baked beans turnips pickles hot biscuits and fruit salad with whipped cream and cake. Coffea is noted as a beverage option.
Des Moines Trib feature by Wendell Erickson profiles John K. Valentine of Centerville as the youngest and most rapid learner among new Democratic Iowa senators. The piece cites his roles as chair of key committees, floor lieutenant to Matt D. Cooney, and government survey assignments under the Brookings plan, noting his strong voice, aggressive style, and celebrated looks.
Rev E C Lepper aged 56 7 10 died at his Nant tenant Iowa after sixteen years in the Methodist Episcopal ministry and four years in United Brethren churches at Postville and Manchester He leaves Myrtle B Lepper wife two sisters and an aged father Funeral services were in Council Bluffs and burial in Greenlawn cemetery Columbus Ohio
National meetings will attract many visitors to Chicago during the Century of Progress fair. Between June 1 and November 1, 185 conventions are scheduled. Beacon City membership offers accommodations at low cost with daily transport to the fair and grounds access, backed by local newspaper publishers and hotel operators.
Rev J C Behrens and his daughter Lera were summoned to Mt Pleasant by the death of Mrs Behrens sister in law Fred Koch who died suddenly Thursday after a brief illness. He had been feeling better that morning before passing.
The Fairview M. E. church ladies met last Thursday with twenty in attendance. Mrs Rose Gladfelder of Centerville attended as a charter member of the uly aid. The gathering showed welcome hospitality toward the visiting member among the group.
A large audience attended the high school operetta Belle of Barcelona at the school gym Thursday evening. Directed by Miss Caroline Luke, the production pleased listeners with a cast including Lorence Gardner Evelyn Stauber Margie Drake Dorothy Rhee John Johnson Wendell Roberts Hiatt Selby Donald Gardner Dwight Kaeter Madge DuVall Harriet Lee Mann Beulah Bishop Harold Hawk Leo Kaster Clell Coulson plus the boys and girls chorus. The Troubadour orchestra provided music before and between acts.
The regular monthly gathering of the County wide Epworth League will meet at Moulton on March 31. A strong program is planned with the topic after Meditations. Participants include Cecil Alexander Centerville in The Crucifixion Marjorie Clark Bloomfields in The Empty Tomb and Selah McNett Centerville in The Meaning of Faster. Program order features Registration Recreation Refreshments Business Devotions and Motto Benediction at 10 20.
Unionville reports a waffle supper entertaining Girl and Boy Scout troops with four new badges awarded to Wayne Underwood, Forrest Harrington, and LaVern Cox. Etta Lane hospitalized with pneumonia. Rev Hoffman’s baby Paul John born weighing 7½ pounds. Community events include Baptist Ladies Aid, school board reelecting staff with Paul Davis as principal, and social gatherings at the parsonage. Reports note a lily bloom and a local housing shortage in Moravia with few vacancies.
Church notes list Sunday school at 8 45 a m with Dale Lehreiner as superintendent and a 11 a m sermon by the pastor. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m. Wesley service at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Pastor J Behrena.
United Brethren Church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. with Murray H. Johnson as superintendent and a dinner church at 14 a.m. Mrs Forreat Main leads. morning worship at 11 a.m. Official Board meets last Sunday after worship. evening service at 7 50. Otterbein Guild Girls meet first Monday, Women’s Missionary Association meets second Friday. Ladies aid meets Wednesday. prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesdays at 7 30. Rev Geo H Suenkel is pastor.
Rural community church notices list multiple congregations for April events, including Sunday school at 9 46 or 10 a m and worship at 11, young people's meetings, Epworth League, and choir. Speakers include Virgil Calhoun and James Calhoun with leaders Ruth Turner and Lewin Rouse. Lenten services and community nights planned.
Antiquity Lodge No 262 A F and A M schedules its regular meeting Monday evening April 3 with RC Wilson W M presiding. After business, refreshments and a social hour follow.
Four Farm Bureau gatherings are planned at New Hope School this Thursday evening. Speaker Mr Weichmann a four county sales expert will address attendees. Music and moving pictures will accompany the program with all residents urged to attend.
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