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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
3
A late night search in Moravia for a prominent citizen ended happily when the man was found in the north end of town with other husbands gathering night crawlers. A mistaken tip and a barefoot fringe added local humor to the tale as neighbors chased clues through the streets.
Unionville, Tow a Commencement exercises for the graduating class of 1992 were held May 18 at M E church with Rev Rowe delivering the address. Eighth grade diplomas went to five students while thirteen seniors graduated including Mary Alden and Elenor Miller. Highlights include perfect attendance by Write Stanley and twins Elenor and Margaret Wilson presenting diplomas. The high school play All on Account of Polly featured Opal Selix in the lead.
J W Rinehart 71 and his brother David 67 were killed and fatally injured respectively when their car was struck by a Milwaukee work engine at the Clarkdale crossing southeast of Moravian at 6 80 Thursday morning. The brothers, pioneer Apanoose county farmers and Democratic leaders, were en route from their Iconium farm to Centerville when the accident occurred. James W. Rinehart taught in local schools, led the county Democratic committee, and helped run the Centerville Journal before turning to farming and property work. Funeral services were held at the Central Church of Christ in Centerville with burial at Oakland cemetery amid family recollections that the brothers wished to die together.
Free movies and band concerts begin this week in Moravia with Wednesday screenings each week and Saturday night band performances every week through the season. Sponsored by the Moravia business group, the events invite everyone to make Moravia their headquarters. a good film lineup and a reorganized, bigger band are promised.
Rollie McDonough has leased a billiard hall in Ft Madison. He will keep his Motovig home for now, planning to move later. The billiard parlor closed at the start of the month.
The couple Misa Doris Dann Raymond and Creston Ackley wed in Unionville Missouri on Saturday April 28 1982. Misa Doris grows up in Blakesburg attends Blakesburg High School works in banks later guiding branch operations. Creston Ackley son of Paul Ackley a First Bank employee holds a banking department position. Best wishes for a happy life together.
A R Laney announces Republican bid for member of the Appanoose county board of supervisors. He has lived in Centerville after four years in the county, is a farmer and livestock dealer, landowner and taxpayer, and pledges best efforts for residents if nominated and elected. He has served two terms as trustee in Independence township.
The Moravia high school speech class presented three one act plays in the school gym Tuesday night. Beginners in speech work under Mrs. Sinmera performed The Tale of a Shirt Waiting at the Church and Who Kissed Barbara. Cast members included Lucile Coltrain Joreas Reich Harald Hyunk Irene Main Roy Argo Rebye Hiatt Wanda Jones Hiatt Se by Glen Coulson Mildred Smith Ernie Kaster Vernon Irwin Guy Argo Gertrude Green Esther Hiner Donald Gerdner Leo Kaster Albert Turner. Between plays Lucille Coltrain played accordion models of famous tunes and Gertrude and Althea Green sang a vocal duet. The music was well received.
Appanoose County Iowa holds a primary election Monday June 6 1982 at regular precincts to nominate candidates for federal state and county offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Railroad Commissioners and several county posts. Falls in Centerville opens 9 am closes 3 pm all other precincts open 8 am close 8 pm. Notice dated May 18 1982 signed by J T Sherrard May 10-26.
The cafe served a Friday dinner featuring roast beef and pork with mashed potatoes dressing and brown gravy. Side dishes included lima beans creamed asparagus lettuce salad new onions radishes cottage cheese and coffee.
Vern Trimble of Mitchellville Iowa is in an Ottumwa hospital with serious injuries after a collision on highway No 63 south of Moravia. His Des Moines bread truck struck Milton Liggett of Seymour’s truck from the rear and a third vehicle hit the guard rail trying to avoid the crash. Pastries and chicken feed scattered across the scene. Everett Liggett escaped unharmed while the second Seymour driver was uninjured.
End of school year events last week at Unionville included the senior class play Regatta in the packed gym. Kenneth Barzhahn coached the seniors with cast members including B F Whitehead Arthur Brown Allen Mason Jr Ernie Kater Dorothy Lou Dodd Norma Lee Firking Edna Burns Harris M Stanford Lucile Coltrain Vera Boshak Dale Harrison and Ronln Lagle. Music by the Troubador Orchestra complemented the show and the new blue velour curtains were debuted on a new track for smoother operation. The baccalaureate service followed the play with Rev Richard Sneed delivering an address titled America at the Cross Roads, and a program featuring Mia Grace Luse Dirls Glee Club and the Rev B G Hawkins among others.
Mrs Brady Talbot announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder in the June primary. A longtime Appanoose County resident and former teacher, she chairs the county Republican committee and pledges an economy program if elected. She has served on election boards and is active in local party affairs and the Order of the Eastern Star.
County Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting in Moulton on May 20 inviting all members and their husbands to attend the social portion after the session.
Bible School at 9 45 a m led by Superintendent Murrel H Johnson morning worship at 11 00 evangelistic services announced with singer special song service Cottage prayer meetings and Ladies Aid schedule outlined Evangelist C K Shepherd to preach evening messages daily week of revival events at 7 45 p m with home meetings and church basement gathering under Pastor Geo H Suankel guidance
Sunday School at 109 mm WG Lagle with superintendent. Worship hour is 11 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at ? p.m. You are welcome. Robert Synth, Minister.
Where human hearts are strangely warmed by the ministry of good music and the Word in worship, a cordial welcome awaits your Sunday School at 9 46 a m. Morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 p m Junior Epworth League at 7 p m Evening service at 8 Wesley Preaching at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m B G Hanking pastor.
Iconium Circuit Sunday School at 16 a m Ralph Turner superintendent Theodore and Lowlel Turney sang a duet at the morning services last Sunday with Mrs. Lowell Turner at the piano. Young Peoples meeting at the Methodist church Thursday eve ning with services afterward. Epworth League birthday celebration at that time. Young People a meeting at the Christian church next Sunday evening with a reader from the Methodist church. Boy Scouts meet Saturday evening and Girl Scouts also meet. Girl Scouts visited by Mia George Milani while George Milani visited with the Boy Scouts. Fairview Sunday School at 9 a m Pearl Honor superintendent Morning worship at 9 45 a m with young peoples choir. Epworth League Tuesday evening at 7 30. Conterville Sub-District League Moravia May 1st Mother and Daughter service. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m Lewis Rouse superintendent Morning worship at 13 Young peoples choir Epworth League at 7 20 p m Miss Lucile Spencer reader Mira Grace Spain led a fine meeting. Hilton Leaguers attended Moravia social Saturday evening. Miss Christina Humphrey Miss Leora Estlack and Miss Low Shaw appeared on the program Evening services after League Mid week services Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock If you have no other church home you are invited to come to one of these churches J W Zerbe minister
Charles Burton four years old, son of Mr and Mrs Orville Burton of the Hiattsville area, fell from a swing at home and struck a well curb, breaking his collar bone. He is reported as getting along as well as could be expected.
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