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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
5
Moravia column recounts a farewell prank involving a bomb on Miss Simpson’s car, light gossip about editors and teachers, local politics and a humorous clash with a Moravia merchant. It quotes nearby papers and pokes fun at rural thrift, fashion, and regional habits with a wry tone.
Mayor L B Hiatt issues a Poppy Day proclamation for Saturday May 28 calling Moravia citizens to honor World War I dead and aid living veterans by wearing the Memorial Poppy. The notice emphasizes sacrifices of Moravia’s servicemen and families and urges support for the American Legion and Auxiliary.
The Union announces the grand opening of Hickory Grove Camp Meeting four miles south of Ottumwa on highway 63. The former Wapello county night spot will host an all day meeting with a basket dinner and three services at 10:80 am, 2:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. Clint Baker, ex-operator, will speak and the beer license will be burned publicly in the evening. Services run through June each evening except Saturday.
Mrs. T. J. Zike announces all advertising space on the new band napkins is sold. The napkins will be printed this week and distributed free to Moravia eateries. Merchants of Moravia Albia and Centerville are thanked for cooperation. One third of the uniforms fund has been raised in six weeks since the group organized.
Old Swiss steak and brown gravy served with mashed potatoes lima beans perfection salad pickles jelly rolls butter pie and coffee. Supper at U B Church begins at 5 80 and continues until all served. Price 26. L C Main was in Chariton for hospital treatment. friends regret his illness though the note ends with a playful line about letters.
Supt and Mrs Wm H Young were summoned to Fairfield by the death of Supt Youngs father James Young at his home Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was 63. Funeral services were held in Fairfield Saturday afternoon with burial there.
Miss Nancy Espy of Detroit wed George Balanean of Chicago on Saturday April 30 at 4:00 PM in the main auditorium of Detroit’s First Baptist Church. The ceremony featured Wagner marches, with a reception in the church parlors and an open house hosted by the women of the church.
Postmaster J. D. Minnes notes a sharp rise in air mail stamp sales during National Air Mail Week celebrating 20th anniversary. A special airplane will stop in Centerville to collect mail from Appanoose county towns, with posting due by noon. Moravia mail will bear a special cachet map of Iowa.
The vicinity saw light rains Monday night and Tuesday with warmer weather to follow. Rainfall estimates report about one inch Monday night and an additional about two tenths of an inch Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Veach of Centerville and Mrs. H. E. Watts of Belmond were Monday guests at the John Veach home.
This issue previews Sir Pomeroy Burton’s rise from printer’s devil in Youngstown to note in society. It notes a record wheat forecast for summer and explains farmer impacts. Washington in focus, plus Nat Geographic Society insights and opinions on leadership.
The Showers school in Taylor township announces its annual picnic dinner and homecoming on Sunday May 29 for all former pupils teachers and parents visitors welcome.
C A Jones returned Saturday from Kirksville Missouri where he attended the funeral of his niece Mrs A C McBurney formerly Marie Davidson oldest daughter of O G Davidson former Moravia residents Marie McBurney schooled in Moravia 1909 to 1914 She lived at LaSalle Illinois with husband A C McBurney and son Marvin after years of ill health she died Tuesday May 10 at LaSalle hospital and was buried in Kirksville where her parents reside
One third of funds needed for new tailored uniforms has been raised as the Moravia Band Auxiliary schedules a dinner at U B Church next Wednesday evening. Serving starts 6 30 PM and continues until all are served. Parents families and community members are urged to attend and bring friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held from Turner Funeral Home in Moravia for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson. Rev. W. P. Donahoo officiated. Burial was in Moravia cemetery beside the sister who died last year. The infant, less than a day old, died at the Robinson home in Weldon, Iowa, early Tuesday morning. Surviving are the parents and grandparents Levi Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cox, plus other relatives.
Mrs. Frank Hamilton observed her 78th birthday on Saturday May 14 with her sisters Mrs. Lyman Main and Mrs. A W Kincade joining. Mrs Homer Hamilton served a dinner to the group in honor of the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner attended the Town Funeral Directors association sessions in Des Moines Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner joined the convention on Wednesday for the sessions.
A family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Woodcock in Albia honored the birthday anniversary of Mrs Zell Callen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Zell Callen and daughter Joan of Moravia, Mrs Claire Spencer, Mr and Mrs Chester Woodcock.
The menu lists roast pork with brown potatoes and dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, apple sauce, lettuce salad, pickles, biscuits, and coffee. A traditional Friday meal offering hearty options for diners.
A note expresses gratitude for five gifts and a sympathy basket and cards received after a local event in Rochester. The message thanks friends and neighbors for their support and kindness during a difficult time.
Doyle Hampton, Moravia high school student, received the Iowa Farmer Degree at Ames last week. He was initiated at Weisha with Moravia vocational agriculture boys and instructor Mr. Somers. He is the third Moravia student to win the honor, following James Nash and Alvin Donahoe. His achievements include dairy judging on the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress team and placing fifth at the National Livestock Show in Kansas City.
Steve Martin, Centerville and Appanoose County resident, launches his bid on the Republican ticket. A former miner, farm owner, and business executive of Pure Ice Company and Centerville Brick, he highlights labor friendliness and local welfare efforts. He served on Centerville City Council, and touts financial prudence, economic efficiency, and experience shaping rural policy.
The Ap banoose county American Legion plans its spring meeting at the Moravia Post Home next Monday evening. Delegations are expected from all county posts and lunch will be served by the Moravia Auxiliary Unit.
A family dinner at Otha Hiatt home on Sunday May 15 honored Velda Hiatt as she nears another milestone. Grace Argo prepared and decorated a center piece angel food cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Main and granddaughter Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hudgels and son Richard, Phyllis Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Otha Hiatt and daughters Velda Phyllis Jean and Joyce.
The four flag poles at the corners of Muravis Park were repainted last week. Temporary painters carried out the work and completed the job fully.
The Moravia Public School band announced by director Oren Gould will give an 8 o'clock Saturday May 21 concert from the Community Building veranda. Joined by alumni, this opening concert launches a weekly summer series featuring marches overtures popular tunes and vocal and instrumental solos expected to draw a large Moravia crowd.
Years past the band has proven very popular entertainment for people of this locality. It is anticipated that this concert season will prove equally as attractive. Rehearsals are held at the Community Building each Wednesday evening. Last summer many people came to town on rehearsal evenings and it was much like having two concerts a week.
CuureneS Moravian offers Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 p m Preaching at 8 p m Wesley Chapel hosts Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Mid Week services in the Moravia church each Thursday evening at 8 p m CHAS L ELLIS is the pastor.
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 a.m. Irene Main superintendent. Communion at 10 50. Ladies Aid Wednesday led by GEO. A. CIVEY, Pastor.
The United Brethren Sunday School begins at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent. Worship at 11 a m. PLC U at 7 15 p m and Evening service at 8 p m. Bible School has 48 enrolled and welcomes all children. No denominational instruction and no participant from other church schools will be asked to join the closing session on Sunday June 5. T J Zike Pastor.
Church of Christ announces Bible Class every Lord's Day morning with companion services afterward. Evening services also held. Young peoples Bible study Tuesday night and Bible study for all ages Thursday night. Everyone welcome. bring others. Minister W G Lagle.
Iconium Circuit Fairview Sunday School continues to grow with attendance exceeding capacity. Superintendent Grover Kuster plans to add a basement. Hilton A Time notes rising religious interest and a Sunday evening sermon. SPURLUCE, punter.
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