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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
3
In Moravia, Ed McCrory’s flock produced a white freak egg, joining two browns as oddities, while locals debate causes and mock political slogans about elections and reform. Al Capone remains jailed, and citizens ponder future probes on prohibition and prosperity as weather disrupts daily life. J B Sneed visits Grinnell.
Moravia high school prepares a week of events for the Class of 1932 ending with a pivotal schedule. Seniors host a Junior Senior banquet, present the play Regatta, hear the Baccalaureate sermon, attend Commencement, hold Class Day, and finish with a picnic. Speech class presents three one act plays May 17 at 7 30.
A large turnout attended the Appanoose County Ministerial Association gathering at the M. E. Church Monday. The afternoon and evening services featured a splendid program and profitable time, according to reports.
W E Hiatt of Taylor township announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 1934 term as Appanoose County board of Supervisors. A native of the county and longtime farmer, Hiatt pledges to reduce county expenses and asks for support in the June primary.
The E T C Club met at Mrs John Horstmans home Thursday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year Edna Hiatt as president Edna Coutnon as vice president Wilma Callen as secretary Eudna Johnson as assistant secretary Nellie Hint as treasurer Grate Veach served as reporter A Mary Margaret Horstman piano solo delighted guests Dwight Hiatt and Dirk Wilgan attended and hostess served refreshments at close of meeting
Elizabeth Sneed performed in Town City last Friday in the finals of the pWa High School Magic Association state piano contest. She placed fourth after strong showings in earlier rounds. attendance from Moravia noted the field was keen and the decision close.
The third Community Mother and Daughter banquet will be held at Hilton Community Hall on Thursday evening of this week. The men of the community will serve the meal. Readings and special music will be provided and community songs will be sung. Mrs. John Simmers of Moravia will speak. Every mother is invited to bring her daughter or somebody's daughter.
Mr and Mrs Frank Tisue of Long Beach California and Mya Ong Schneider of Buffalo Gap South Dakota, visiting their mother Mrs Eve B Hellyer and other relatives, returned to their homes Friday night.
Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Smith More born April 1853 in Appanoose County Iowa. Wife of Matthew More, mother of ten, survived by nine children and many grandchildren. Lived on a farm near Unionville, joined Methodist church young, ministering to neighbors in illness and death. Funeral May 1 at BMEL church Unionville.
Mr and Mrs W B McCrory resume ownership of the West Side Cafe in Moravia after selling interests to Mr and Mrs Unites who ran the business for the past several weeks. Lyle Berry was in Ottumwa Tuesday.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion sponsors this year’s Memorial Day program. It will begin at United Brethren church at 1 PM on Monday May 0th. After the service, a procession moves to the cemetery to decorate veterans graves with Moravia Bond participating in the program.
Roy Brooke of Blakesburg buys all token possession of the W G Lagle garage in Moravia. He is a longtime local mechanic, with strong local references. Mr and Mrs Brooke move into the residence near the northeast square corner, after expanding their family with a boy and a girl.
A special business meeting of the Modern Woodmen will be held at their hall on Thursday evening May 12. The meeting will cover important business and all members are urged to attend if possible by order of the Consul.
Hiattsville notes describe a rain storm killing a yearling heifer for Gua Hiatt. The item lists numerous local visits and family gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanel and children at the M. E. McDanel home, Ted Tucker and Scott Tucker visits, Miss Maxine Gladfelder staying with Roy Hiatt relatives, and several social calls among Hiatt families.
The annual junior senior banquet was held Tuesday evening in the school gymnasium. Rose and silver decorated the room with a rose arbor theme. An orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed a fruit cocktail menu served by the American Legion Auxiliary.
The toast program featured Edward McCord as toastmaster with roles for Junior and Senior Class Presidents. Other entries included Dorothy Lou Dodd for Steel and Mrs J F Albert for Dud, with Vitties from Vera Hoshak and Jeanette Gowey for a dance number, among others.
The United Brethren church of Moravia invites Rev. E. O. Shepherd of Kansas City to lead a revival series starting May 22 for three weeks. Shepherd, an veteran evangelist and former printer, brings a strong tradition of soul winning and gospel messages. Evening services promise old time gospel and thoughtful, contemporary teaching.
The Christian Endeavor County Cabinet met at 2:80 in Centerville's Presbyterian church on Sunday May 8 to discuss duties and plan the county rally at Moravia on June 8. Details will follow. a large delegation from each Endeavor Society is hoped. Cabinet members meet again May 29 at 2:80 with all officers urged to attend. Rev B G Hawkins assisted with a funeral in Agency Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lowell Hurtig moved to Centerville from east of Moravia. Mr Harvis is the Watkins Man.
Church notices invite Bible School at 10 a.m. and Divine Warshy and Communion at an unspecified time. Twenty six men are welcomed to join the Men's Bible class to study how God directs people and brings outcomes. Glasses for all ages offered. You are welcome.
Murrel H. Johnson presides over Bible school at 9 45 p m with morning worship at noon No evening service and a baccalaureate sermon at Moravia high school Revival meetings begin May 22 led by Rev E O Shepherd from Kansas City Mo Soul uplifting messages marked by daily cottage prayer meetings at 2 30 with locations listed and guests invited
The M E Church notes welcome worship with warm ministry of music and word. Sunday School at 9 46 a m with 206 attendees last Sunday, morning worship drawing largest audience in years. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. no evening service due to baccalaureate at the school house. Weasley preaching 9 80 a m. Sunday School 10 40 a m. B G Hanking pastor.
Sunday services at 10 and 11 with morning worship, Epworth League events on May 15th and 20th, basket dinners and Pentecost observances at Fairview Sunday School, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts activities, special speakers including Rev William Bains bridge and Mr Wallbridge. All invited to attend multiple events led by J W Zerbe and others.
Fifteen leaguers gathered Sunday evening with Betty Bishop leading the session on great Methodist figures like Susanna Wesley. Roll call and several reports were given, plans set for a Saturday party at Dorothea Darby’s home, and a church departure time of 9 200 a. on with a pony driven journey.
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