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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
4
In Moravia a Milwaukee fast freight train disrupts a schoolhouse program. Suggestions include altering train times or moving the schoolhouse, but practical fixes are limited. The senior play led by Marjorie Drake and Chil Coulson paused for the interruption, with educators and townsfolk recalling earlier demonstrations and local humor.
Democrats of Taylor township met in caucus at the Community Hall Thursday evening May 3rd and named candidates for township officers in the June primary. Justices of Peace W. C Firkin P K Horner. Constables R C Kincade R G aerate 1995 Term R N Utter Trustee 1086 Term W I Lemag ter. Township Clerk T R Gardner. Township Assent J T Hiatt. Precinct Committeeman W G Firking. Precinct Committeewoman Mrs J Minnes. Delegates Alternates F P Hawk D E Bishop W G Firkins Coulson W L Hicks Emmett Scott J D B Minnes P D Schreiner C M McFatridge W E Lemaster BR G Raed T R Gordner.
Players led by W F M 8 presented Mare Power to You at the M E Church Sunday. Cast included Mrs Frank Selby Doris Echogider Jacquelyn Winter Carolyn Lake Mary Zerbe Annebeth ary Coffin Reba Callen and the Aegetats Girls Band performed before the audience.
Official data concerning corn hog contracts signed by corn and hog producers of Appanooze county appears in all newspapers of Appancos county this week. Extra copies of the corn hog contract data section available at the Union office.
Moravia kicks off its summer schedule with free movies in the city park and band concerts by the Moravia Public School Band of about fifty players. Movies start tonight and concerts may begin at six or a later time. A large crowd attended last Saturday’s debut. Robert W. Colflesh, Republican primary candidate for governor, will speak at this Saturday’s event.
Logan Smith Francis Smith son of Joseph and Martha Smith was born near Mornvig Iowa April 1 1871 and died in Iowa City April 20. At age 3 years and 19 he married to Cora Hudzon November 18 1808. They had ten children and six grandchildren. Survived by wife nine children one sister and one infant son who died in Cincinnati. He moved to Des Moines 21 years ago and joined Galilee Baptist Church and was a devout Christian.
Moravia joins Iowa statewide Highway Safety Week with free inspections and safety pledges. American Legion post sponsors local efforts as officials tour counties to inspect lights and brakes, urging car owners to participate.
A member of the Monroe Corn-Hog Committee died after an operation. Funeral services were held at Loyilis on Tuesday.
The Progressive Club met at Mrs. Von Treey's home on Wednesday afternoon May 2. Plans were made for parties and picnics for the coming year. Officers elected: President Mrs. Bearths, Vice President Mrs. Mire, Secretary Mrs. Paul Broshar, Treasurer Mrs. N. J. Wendt, and Mrs. Russell Reed.
James Beich has passed the entrance examination for the United States Navy and will report for duty. He is of the same age as James Reich and is to report at Des Moines next Tuesday morning.
By proclamation Mayor E. Winsler Moravia will observe the annual spring Clean Up Day on May 18. Before the day residents should cleanse premises streets and alleys of rubbish and trash. All rubbish should be sacked or boxed and set in a convenient place for removal. The city will provide means of carrying away the rubbish.
Moravia High School presented Meet Uncle Sally a three act comedy that packed the gym. Kenneth Barghahn coached the cast and the violin trio Annabeth Keemer Eloise Easter and Marjorie Drake plus sextet Allegra Smith Dorothy Rhee and Pauling Laws provided musical interludes. Sally Sherwood disguising as Uncle William Hawkins drew the most laughs from the audience while the cast received strong praise for its comic timing and rehearsed flair. New opera chairs drew favorable comments from many attendees.
The Enon school closed its term on Saturday May 5 with a basket dinner and an after neon featuring a kittenball game and a program of four dialogues three songs and readings. Six pupils enrolled this year and prizes for perfect attendance went to Mildred Roberts and Leo Van Dorin while the teacher Cilla Jones presented each pupil a school picture.
The Town Council of Moravia designates Tuesday May 15 as Clean-Up Day. A team and wagon will collect gil tin cans and rubbish placed in containers or sacks in a prominent, visible location. Only items in containers will be hauled.
The menu lists breaded loin with mashed potatoes and gravy alongside creamed turnips, new onions, scalloped tomatoes, pinkeye beans, and butter. The stations feature classic home style dishes and traditional side courses.
The Moravia Union launches a weekly feature "The History of The Bible Told in Pictures" with reproductions from Matthew Merriam's 1625 Teonaa Biblicae. Forty-eight wood engravings, starting this week with the Creation of the World, will appear over as many issues replacing cartoons.
Republican governor candidate Robert W. Colflesh schedules a visit to Appanoose county on Saturday with two Moravia appearances at 10 a.m. and 8:40 p.m. He will meet supporters at the Community Hall, then travel to Unionville and Moulton before Centerville for a noon address in the court house yard.
Three Iconium charge churches Iconium Fairview and Hilton held Rural Life Day with a total Sunday School attendance of 326 eclipsing the 1992 Chil dren's Day mark of 299. Speakers included Mrs Ellsworth Richardson Rev J W Zerbe and county leaders.
The item, described as chipped iron, was shipped by Usestack to the St Louis market on Tuesday evening. The brief notice notes the shipment details and destination, highlighting market activity in the area.
The Union publishers announce a weekly educational feature titled The Story of The Bible Told in Pictures. Readers may clip the pictures to create scrap books, with guidance for parents and teachers on handling size and quantity of the 48 pictured items.
The Union announces a new feature reflecting a growing interest in biblical topics. Editors believe readers will enjoy the expanded coverage and deeper exploration of religious themes.
Moravia High School prepares a baccalaureate service for the class of 1984 in the school gymnasium at 8 o clock Sunday evening May 18 with Rev. J W Zerbe delivering the sermon. The program includes songs prayers a girls chorus and a girls sextet. Commencement for the class is set for Wednesday evening May 16 in the gym. The annual junior senior banquet is held tonight.
The Iconium M E Ladies Aid met on Thursday with Mrs. Alcin McCord. A devotional program and Bible questions awarded Mrs. Alcin McCord the top prize. They finished the Road to California for Mrs. Maude Whitehead and sent a birthday letter to Cornelia Thompson for her 84th anniversary. Division No. 6, chaired by Mrs. Ida Argo, served sandwiches pie and coffee.
A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone on May 2 at the Lyle Hopkins home after they lost their house in a fire. Over 60 persons attended a cooperative peach cake and coffee reception arranged by Mrs. Hopking with help from Mrs. Tadlock, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Brackett.
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