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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
2
Mushrooms are plentiful this season with many people harvesting by the bushel or bucket. A northside resident advertised paying a dollar per pound for spring mushrooms and reports of 80 pounds collected. The May 1 to 7 observance marks Mental Health Week with a health department hat suggesting positive attitude checks.
A list describes ten positive traits for mental well being including self respect, realistic self view, taking disappointments in stride, giving love, trusting others, belonging to a community, accepting responsibilities, planning ahead, setting attainable goals, and putting forth best efforts to gain satisfaction from actions.
Dry weather has weakened Iowa shade trees inviting disease and insect pests. Tree borer damage, common in elms, creates holes and sawdust with sap bleeding. Control involves carbon tetrachloride injections, sealing holes, removing damaged bark, applying wound compound, plus fertilization and steady watering to bolster recovery.
The Franklin Farmers 4H club met May 2 at Dennis Argo's and set meeting dates with the next gathering at Bill O'Hara's. Charlotte McAninch demonstrated proper lighting and the group viewed a film titled How to Judge before judging livestock classes for the Phizers contest. The secretary and treasurer reported, refreshments were served by Mrs. Argo and Dennis, and members and leaders attended including Jim McAninch and others.
Witness Mrs. Floyd Simmons saw a strange reptile by children at play. Hoe struck, the animal split into six circular outer segments with fingerlike lobes. muscle parts fit like a jigsaw. Locals say it might have rejoined if not severed behind the head.
The Evangelical United Brethren church held a Sunday installation for newly elected officers led by Rev. Lynn King. Included were Trustees Wendell Murdy Fred Hammond Carl VanZante Earl Boyer Harry Woodward JG Hawk Stewards Wess Hiatt E G Hawk Grant Tadlock James Van Derin Theo Miller Class leader Harold Mason and numerous Sunday School officials and volunteers followed by names of treasurers pianists and department heads.
Members of the Kensington club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond Charity. Several unable to attend due to illness. Mrs. Art Fox led the business with plans for a May Breakfast. Pencil games yielded prizes to Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mrs. Dave Bishop. Mrs. Josie Charity guessed the mystery box guest. Refreshments followed.
Rev Lynn J Hing presides with Earl Boyer as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 55 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Leader DeLoris Hiatt Boys and Girls Fellowship at 7 pm Evening service at 8 pm Board of Christian Education meets Tuesday May 10 at 8 pm Family night at the church Wednesday May 11.
The First Christian Church will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent Mrs. Birdie Main, followed by Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Rev. W F T Evans will minister. The service details reflect a church schedule for the day.
Church of the Nazarene says Rev. Floyd Murphy will be special speaker at the revival. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:15 p.m. N.Y.P.S. at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Regular services led by Pastor Rev. Donald R. Thurman and Pastor Andrew Maddison.
The Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. John Veach's home on April 27 with eighteen members present. The group discussed the upcoming spring flower show on May 21 at the E U B church basement, naming Mamie Tisue as general chairman and listing committee heads for staging, registration, classification, entries, placing, judges, program, and tea.
A notice suggests using The Union to print sele bills and an advertisement for a public sale to reach a wide territory, attract a large crowd, and ensure a successful sale.
A long array of Ottumwa and area residents visited and hosted events across the weekend. Mrs. Leo Thompson and family called on Mrs. Mary Burns Friday and Sunday. The Dayne Taylors hosted guests with Roy Underwood and family at supper. Weddings, receptions, and a mushroom supper at Roy Argo’s home were noted, along with trips to Centerville and Laredo Missouri. A busy sequence of visits included the Harsh and Goodyear family, and a cooperative dinner at the Bluebird Cafe in Albia.
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