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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
3
A garbled Blake sburg Excelsior column discusses donations for a local cemetery and Morivia’s minister voices old time religion. It notes Moravia high school’s final contest results and hints at local band appreciation amid community stories and days of gifts for mothers fathers and children.
A state paper recaps a past event noting on May 15 18 something Moravia saw snow six inches deep. The account cites Mrs Blumenstock who reported to Union offices that 27 years earlier on May 15th there was similar snow depth.
Mrs Edna Jeffers Moravia High School instructor and Everett Morris student escaped with minor injuries after a horse ridden by another student collided with Jeffers Chevrolet near the Milwaukee crossing on Wabash avenue. The head on impact damaged the radiator windshield and steering wheel. The horse suffered cuts and bruises.
Local American Legion Post and Auxillary plan a Memorial Day observance in Moravia. At a Monday meeting, the program was set for United Brethren Church with Rev Boston to deliver the sermon. Services scheduled for 21 o'clock with details to follow as arrangements progress.
The Merry Mixers club honored mothers at a meeting with roll call sharing favorite poems songs or flowers. A quilt was completed and presented, refreshments were served, and a new member, Mrs Edna Neale, was welcomed. The group planned future gatherings at Mrs Van Longs and Mrs Lloyd Beaty hosted upcoming events on May 5th.
Moravia High School held a Baccalaureate service for the Class of 1884 with a full gym and a short, impressive program. Sermons and songs highlighted possibilities of individual achievement and the move from school to life's next stage amid optimistic wishes for a profitable, useful future.
Moravia High School holds its thirty-eighth annual commencement in the school gym Thursday evening May 7 beginning at eight o'clock. The 28 seniors and 11 eighth grade graduates will receive diplomas and certificates with Rev. Luther Childs delivering the commencement address. The program lists processional Susie Tarr, songs, presentations, diplomas, and a class roll including Harold Hawk and Margie Merce Drake among others. The Beulah Co-op Marketing Association plans to ship a stock load to the St. Louis market this Wednesday evening.
Mrs Lula Tillmont led a Sunday School farewell for Mr and Mrs Dale Caris as they move the rest of the week to their new home in Albis About thirty attended a social evening of visiting Following brief talks by Mrs Tilmont Sundey School superintendent Bale Schreiner and the Caris couple bid farewell with best wishes
Residents mourn the death of Miss Elizabeth Baldwin who died at Mt Pleasant hospital on Tuesday night after several weeks illness. She resided here with her sister, Fannie Hook, a longtime Sipenoene Aba Monroe resident. She was about years old. Obituary to follow.
Community sale postponed until further notice. Original event had been set for May 28 and involved local residents and organizers. Further details will be announced by the committee and posted locally.
The eighth grade list includes William Russell Callen Jean Shirley Albert Vera Jean Olester with mixed notes about baked beans with tomato sauce cottage cheese and butter coffee.
Velma 3, Ewing and daughter plan a cross country tour visiting Den var Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco. They will travel the goss route to Los Angeles where they plan a summer at the H R Richmond home and return by the southern route around early next month. Mrs J B Boeed spends a town day in Moulton.
Rain fell in Moravia and vicinity Saturday and Saturday night, starting with light sprinkles before 10 am and continuing intermittently. The heaviest showers occurred Saturday evening, bringing relief after weeks of drought.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Robert W. Colflesh addressed a small enthusiastic crowd in Moravia and a packed Community Hall in Appanoose County. He urged limits on property tax and supported a transactions tax as its successor while criticizing the Brookings Institute study and pledging to uphold the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
A prenup shower at the Ray McCloud home Tuesday evening honored Miss Helen McCloud and Dennis Homerin with twenty guests. Hostesses were Darlene Sarchette Juanita Smith and Mildred McCloud. Entertainment included a mock wedding writing of suggestions and cards. Refreshments were ice cream and cake. Gifts were given to the honored guests. The marriage is planned for June.
Last Friday at eight o'clock the U B church hosted a two course luncheon in its parlors served by the Woman's Missionary Association for the Otterbein Guild girls and guests. The May meeting featured a Mother's Day program led by Margaret Callen, with tasks and a playlet Which Way Shall I Take by Mrs Callen and her daughter Marie. A social time followed.
Rev Bovton spoke to upper grades and high school Tuesday morning on Character and Education. He said our reputation is what men see, and our character is what God knows us to be. He added that no education is complete without knowledge of God and cited great poets and authors who referenced the Bible.
The Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 pm with Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm and evening services at 8 oclock. Bible Brady will meet Thursday evenings at the church after this week.
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines a Sunday School at 10 a m with Dale Schreiner as superintendent, Divine Worship at 11 2 with a sermon by the pastor, Epworth League at 7 p m led by president Donald Darby, and Prayer Meeting at 7:30 each Wednesday. The W H M will meet at Mrs Fred Buckmaster's home Wednesday at 2 90 with a manual Mite Box opening and Mrs Watta leading the program. Weeley Sunday School at 10 30 and Morning Worship at 9 30 led by Pastor C Bebrens.
Sunday School at 10 with M H Johnson superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7. Evening service at 8. Prayer meeting Wednesday. C E Crusade at Albig Sunday May 20. And they were filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak with other tongues.
Boston Pantor Teonjum Circuit holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with an anniversary of Pentecost led by Rev. W J Todd. Cooperative dinner at noon followed by afternoon services and a Young Peoples program honoring Epworth League. District conference, Memorial Day program, and several church notices follow with various suppers, meetings, and invitations.
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