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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
5
A reflective column blends local humor and memories with quirky maxims and a sobering nod to a fallen son. The piece weaves editorial jabs, a stern moral note from a hard boiled cop about Jackie and speed, and a set of social aphorisms. It closes with a brief note on local rules about chickens roaming at large.
Mrs Emmaline Hicks longtime Moravia resident died March 26 after influenza developed pneumonia at 12 10 pm She aged 72 years 3 months 3 days survived by sister in law and several nephews relatives Funeral service conducted at Moravia United Brethren church March 28 with burial in Unionville cemetery
The relatives thank friends for many acts of sympathy during illness, death, and burial of their loved one and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mothers of Moravia school band members will gather at the school building this Wednesday evening March 30 at 7 30 to form a Band Mothers club and discuss supplying the band with suitable uniforms, per band director Oren Gould.
Alvin Donahoe, a student at Iowa State College, substituted for vocational agriculture instructor Merle Somers in a local school after Mr. Somers left for Audubon to be with his dying brother. The brother died Monday in Audubon, prompting Somers to return for the funeral.
A large gathering at Achievement Day in Center Ville honored 100 percent home craft leadership in Taylor Township with American Beauty Rose presentations to Mrs J L Dodd and Mrs T R Gardner. Taylor town ship music contest yielded a superior rating with Warren DuVall and Blanche Graham among attendees.
Moravia high school earned a superior rating in Class A at the Appanoose county One-Act Play Festival held last Wednesday. Numa high school won the only superior rating in Class B on Thursday. Nine schools represented, with Moravia presenting Mushrooms Coming Up starring Josephine Mc Donald, Lucilla Bracket, Jerry Winsler, Margaret Burton, Donna Jean Luse, Martha Stocker and directed by Elizabeth Ann Helscher. Class A other entries included Centerville Modesty good, Cincinnati Confessional excellent, Moulton Pair of Pajamas good. Class B entries topped by Numa Be Home by Midnight with no superior rating. good ratings for Exline Which is the Way to Boston, Jerome Who Gets the Car Tonight?, Plano Ambition, Udell Bets Best Bet.
The Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home next Tuesday evening April 5. All members urged to attend. This meeting doubles as a farewell courtesy to Mrs Gael Broshar. Also noted illness of Mrs G T Harn at daughter Mrs Ernest Kurtgweil’s Des Moines home after stroke. Mr Harn reports some improvement. Mrs Lester Smith hosted E T C club with housecleaning tips, Harriet Beecher Stowe talk, and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Gus Main of Kansas City visited relatives here. Ella Funkhouser, lately staying with son Roy Funkhouser, returned to Moravia.
Taylor township trustees will meet Monday April 4 at the Morayig Community Building at 8 30 a m. The session includes board of review and any other business. This will be an all day meeting. A E Glick Clerk Tap confirms.
The menu lists roast beet roast potatoes mashed beet gray potatos with envaloped corn devised bets bread butter pruit salad lote oolfee.
Plans for a Methodist church revival begin next Sunday with daily meetings for two weeks. Evangelist Gus Scott known as the Big Swede will lead singing, and Rev. Chas L. Ellis, the pastor, will preach. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and participate.
Pupils from Jay school excelled at the Wapello county spelling contest in Ottumwa last Saturday. Eighth grader Jean Eakins finished third and sixth grader Darlene Fisher placed tenth among 67 contestants. Two from each district competed. the event took about two and a half hours. Miss Lucile Coltrain teaches at the Jay school.
Moravia churches announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 am at Wesley Chapel with Epworth League at 6 30 pm. A church night with cooperative supper next Friday at 6 30 pm will precede a program and discussions. Pre Easter services start April 3 and run through Easter with evangelist singer G V Scott of Fairfield.
Church of Christ schedules Bible School at 10 a m with Irene Main as superintendent Communion at 10 50 a m Sermon at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 40 p m long service at 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m Ladies Aid all day Wednesday at the church Dinner at noon Everyone welcome to all services Pastor GEO A CIVEY</s>
United Brethren Sunday School at 10 p m with M K Blackmun superintendent Worship service at 11 a m Junior C E at 2 30 p m PC E U at 6 45 p m Evening service at 7 40 p m Aid society meets Wednesday afternoon Cordis invitation to all T J Zike Pastor.
The Church of Christ announces Bible Class each Lord's Day morning with Communion afterward and evening services. A Thursday evening Bible Study targets an agency. Due to rising attendance the Tuesday youth study moves from Mr Leagle s home to the study hall. All young folks welcome. W G Lagle minister.
The Corydon Times Republican publisher, a candidate for the Republican nomination for representative in Congress from Iowa's Fifth District, spent Tuesday visiting Moravia as part of a campaign tour.
The Moravia board of education met at the secretary’s office Monday evening and reelected high school and grade instructors: Ava G. Simpson principal and commercial subjects, Gail L. Sherrard normal training critic, Ann Elizabeth Heischer English and speech, Albert H. Crocker social science and boys athletics, Osa Cory vocational homemaking.
Moravia school band tag day last Saturday raised over 17 dollars to finance a band trip. A 2:30 to 3:30 concert by soloists delighted a large crowd. Superintendent Young holds a two year contract with the board and wasn’t up for reelection this year.
Moravia band scheduled to compete in Glass B at the district music contest in Oskaloosa on Friday April 8. The hour of appearance for each group was not released.
Betty Bishop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bishop of Moravia, is among five freshmen in Parsons College Philharmonic Choir. The 60 member group begins its spring tour, covering about 1200 miles in ten days. Readings include Des Moines, Newton, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Topeka, and Kansas City Missouri. a Topeka Methodist church performance is planned with Alf Landon in attendance. The choir will broadcast Saturday from Topeka from 3:30 to 4.
Plans by the Methodist church to host a church night this Friday with a 6 30 PM cooperative supper followed by an orchestra, girls sextette, readings, duets, solos, a musical reading, talks, and church matters. All members and friends invited.
Coach Al Crocker unveils Moravia high school spring baseball schedule with games against Exline Cincinnati Moulton Rathbun Mystic and others. He praises a large rookie turnout and may field two teams while rookies compete with regulars for opening game duties. Harriett Lee Main returns home from Troy for the weekend.
A cryptic letter from 627 Colo. Ave Grand Junction Colorado mentions an enclosed dookey order for a subscription and complains about weather. It references a cold winter, aalee rain Solught and the busty quauti ful this water.
The community celebrated a light rain that began after noon and lasted into the night. Officials estimated rainfall at 14 inches, bringing relief after dry spells and lifting local spirits.
Workmen are busy remodeling and repairing the home of Mrs Nora Nichola on East Wabash Avenue in a current remodeling effort.
Regular communication of Antiquity Lodge No 262 A B F and A M Monday evening April 4 D E Bishop W M to preside at the session and conduct lodge duties as scheduled in the fraternal circular.
Menu listed for Wednesday April 6 includes roast beef potatoes dressing sauer kraut green beans beef salad apple sauce bread butter pie coffee. Relatives from Oinghe Nebi Jerome Centerville Fairfield attend funeral of Mrs. Eniuma Hicks. Rev Zike and wife returned from a weeks visit with relatives.
Moravia voters chose their town officials in a quiet election. Byron Hiatt won the mayorship with 113 votes. C. C. Coulson was elected treasurer, Sam Hudgens assessor, and four councilmen were named John Dille H G Firkins Fred Hiatt and W L Palmer with Ted F Oehler as fifth councilman on the Town ticket. Hudgens had 142 votes for assessor. Several write ins were noted and turnout was low due to heavy rain. The first meeting of the new officials will be held next Monday.
A large extended family gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Foster to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of Dean Tomlin Mrs. Bissie Gladfelder Mrs. Roma Tomlin Johnny Hiner and Gene Gladfelder whose birthdays fall in March and April Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Broshar Frances John Edward Pauline Floyd Virgil Lew Hiner Max Pearl Eugene Jeraldine Johnny Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Charles Gene Carl Tomlin Lillian Dean Robert Foster Fern Twyla and Rolla Foster.
The Moravia high school auditorium hosts a Thursday evening showing of Little Men based on Louisa May Alcott. Proceeds fund the junior class banquet, with admission set at 10 and 15 cents and a grand invitation to all to attend this popular film.
Work in the third degree was exemplified at the hall of Antiquity Lodge A PM and A M last Friday evening. Bert Turner was the candidate receiving the work. Following the degree a second hour and refreshments were enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Thomas of North English visited with sister Mrs KK Prbuington and brother J L Budd.
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