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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
4
The message urges believers to pursue unseen presence and disciplined living to prepare for the coming of the Lord. It stresses truth over comfort, condemns cafedicité and complacency, and emphasizes genuine Christian courtesy and timely attendance at services led by minister D Winfield Thompson.
M E Church lists Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Mothers Day service at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate sermon for Moravia High School graduates at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel has preaching at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. 3B. G. Wankins, pastor. Large evening crowds and a fine service with the Town Wesleyan Tiger Trumpeters. Dr Counsa address praised.
Church of Christ Bible School at 9 45 p m Communion Union Mothers Day services at 11 mm Junior Endeavor led by Violet Morris Senior Endeavor led by Clifford McDanel at 7 p m Baccalaurate services at the M E Church at 8 p m Ladies Ald Tt the church Wednesday afternoon
Iconium circuits highlight Sunday School at 10 a m with 101 in class last week and plans for Epworth League. Mother's Day sermons at 2 30 p m and 8 45 p m, attendance near 300 across churches, with concerts by Tiger Trumpeters and Dr Coons giving sermons. A Brotherhood meeting May 1 at 8 p m features Rev B G Hawkins. next Sunday Virgil Calhoun to lead.
The Legion Auxiliary plans a Mother's Day service at the school auditorium Sunday May 11 at 11 o'clock. Rev W F T Evans of the Christian Church will speak. The program includes community singing, prayers, scripture, mixed quartet from Legion and Auxiliary, piano duet, and an address by Roy W I T Evans, with tributes to Gold Star Mothers and a benediction.
The Town State Department of Health reports 293 typhoid fever cases in 1929, more than double 1928, with two major outbreaks causing most deaths. Fifty-eight deaths occurred, with rates by county and ages noted, while vaccination offers two and a half years of protection.
A one week sale at Gamble Stores 208 NW 18th St Centerville Iowa features Red Barn Paint six gallons for the price of four and Outside Louse Paint at 1.98 per gallon with other bargains. The promotion runs starting May 1st.
Winners were announced Saturday evening. First place went to Max Gollaher, second to Carl Bivin. Other entrants included Robbie Smith Herbert Johnson Dayton Dotson Rex Firkina Jack McDonough Donald Kester and Everett Morrin. The Moravia Women’s Clubs sponsored the event which ran to May 1st and the displays were in Smith Drug Store show window.
A large audience gathered at the Methodist Church in Moravia Sunday evening to hear Dr. Coons president of Iowa Wesleyan College and enjoy music by the Tiger Trumpeters. He and the quartet also appeared earlier at Jeanium Fairview and Hilton, drawing warm receptions.
Harr Brothers Greater Combined Shows faced rain and wind storms delaying Tuesday performances in Moravia. They shortened the afternoon show and parade, performed at night under difficulties, but pleased attendees. Management extended stay to Wednesday to fulfill two Tuesday performances and travel to Eddyville for today’s show.
The U B Church will host a dinner on Wednesday May 14 featuring chicken pie noodles gravy mashed potatoes sweet potatoes with marshmallows pineapple salad cottage cheese pickles jam batter pie and coffee.
A notice announces a regular meeting of the O B S held Tuesday evening, May 23. The text indicates an official gathering with minutes and initials to be signed.
A Taylor Township Republican caucus will be held at the Moravns town hall Thursday May 8 at 7 30 in the evening to select delegates to the party convention. Chester Brushay presides. The event precedes other local notices with health and club notes.
Senior close play “O Kay” in Schoal Auditorium on Thursday May 8 at 8. Baccalaureate Sunday May 11 at 8 at M. Hy Church with Rev. B G Hawkins. Commencement May 16 at 8 at M E Church with Dr Mott B Sawyers.
Rep Howard Hallew of Moulton receives a letter from State Game Warden W E Albert about distributing pheasant eggs this spring. About 12,000 eggs will be sent to southern Iowa. recipients should report names and addresses and ensure proper care and release. Local papers are asked to publish a news item to aid distribution.
A wind storm Tuesday near Moravia caused tree and line damage and wrecked small farm buildings west of town amid heavy rain. The event follows a stronger tornado that ravaged Corydon Russell and Melrose last Thursday, with widespread property disruption reported in nearby regions.
Oehler Bros loyal Phileo Radiog dealers won first place in a state distributor contest for towns under 1500 population. The prize offers a paid trip to major eastern cities or cash if the winner declines the trip. Oehler Bros chose cash.
The Mystic Sentinel reports a practically decided plan to fund and construct a shared road from Mystic pavement to Walnut City to benefit Mystic Iconium and downstream communities. The county board expects funds to be subscribed by farmers and others along the route before the project proceeds.
In Moravia Centerville Iowa a notice urges neighbors to use the local paper for selling or buying items with a five cent four line rate and a $2.50 battery exchange offer. Also a Moravin Schools faculty gathering hosted by Mrs A G Magon included bridge and dumbo with Miss Thelma Johnson and Mrs Paul Broslur as guests.
Iconium reports a strange storm event with Istorms causing damage near Corydon Melrose. Mrs. Jay Argo escaped a toppled broad er house, losing 14 chicks. bees hives wood house wagon rack and an apple tree were damaged. A nearby machine shed hay stacker was destroyed. a steer died from lightning. Crowd of about 10 000 viewed ruins. one woman killed.
A man identifying himself as Reverend MHanking sought Union office help to name a bug imprisoned in a fruit jar. The insect, resembling a moth yet different from any seen by captors, was reportedly captured by Mrs. John Yeach and Mrs. Hawkins.
The department of agriculture proclaims watermelon rich in vitamins A B C and G. It claims the fruit, once dismissed as mostly sugar and water, offers notable nourishment and health benefits. Citizens are urged to embrace watermelon as a nutritious fruit choice.
FF R Blue Front Me and Mrs Frank Ewing and daughter spent Sunday evening at Van Long s. Mr and Mrs Ben Jones and family and Sr and Mrs John VanZante all daughter Wilma were Centerville callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wyed Callen and family spent Saturday night at Marve Lockman s. Delis VanZante and family of Eddyville visited Sunday at John Van Zante s. Mr and Mrs Wolf of Ottumwa called at L C Hamilton s Saturday afternoon. A and Mrs Je Patrick spent Sunday evening at Casa Mungittany s. Mr and Mrs Liloyd Brown and daughter called at the Carl Espy home Sunday evening. Ben Jones and family spend Sunday at Lewis Trusell s in Albin. Mr and Mrs Grant Suvwliff, Forest Sutelit and daughter Vivian visited Sunday at Carl Munkhouser s.
Twenty five years ago Moravia notes report B E Horner buying W T Van Dorin restaurant and taking possession early last week. Moravia residents joined crowds in Centerville to see W P Hall’s Big Shows. George McCumber hauls lumber for a new house east of town. Blind Boone set for Moravia appearance on June 5. Jacob Schreiner adds a west side extension. U S church youth to install new lamps after ice cream social Saturday night. Moravia Ball team formed. Salem notes mention Ray McCord under the weather and Harry Tisue visiting to see big beat qs. Local corn planting underway.
Moravia O E S members led by Mrs D E Bishop attended the Charlton District Group meeting Monday evening. Guests included Gov John Hammill and Mrs Hammill with Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Barkman and Worthy Grand Patron Lee Wheeler. The initiatory work was presented by a degree staff with an officer from each chapter.
The Appanoose County Ministerial Association will meet at the First Methodist Church Centerville on May 12 with a morning business session devotional music and an evangelistic sermon by Lb Eaton Unionville. Topics on Pentecost from the Book of Acts will be presented by Ry Sawyers Centerville with Holy Spirit in present day evangelism by J F Rex Moulton. Pastors wives are especially invited to attend.
An unusual classified notice offers lawn mower sharpening and repair services. It mentions calling a number to arrange pickup and “grind them” like factory work, with vague references to CR and KRINCADE. No clear business details or reliable contact provided.
Prosa-Roy Eliswiek of Moulavia has accepted a position as mechanic at the Hennett garage replacing Ted Doty who has moved his family back to Newton. The menu includes chicken pie roast beef mashed potatoes crown gravy cottage cheese beyns rhubarb sauce jelly and Louilia.
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