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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
5
Mrs. Birdie Main is superintendent of Bible School at 10 a m with communion at 1 p m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m, Bible Study Tuesday at 7. Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday afternoon. Pastor W J Hastie conducted the services.
The United Brethren church lists morning worship at 11 with Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening service at 8. A junior Christian Endeavor session is set for Saturday at 1 46. Pastor F C G Scott.
The Methodist Episcopal Moravia church changes schedule with no teaching services next Sunday and no midweek meetings due to a Revival at United Brethren Church. Epworth League still meets at 7 p m and morning worship at 11. Weasley church holds morning service at 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 30 led by Pastor Charles L Ellis.
Teonium Circuit Fairview pastors schedule shows Sunday School 9 00 a m with Grover Easter at 9 46 a m Morning Worship Teonium 10 00 a m Sunday School Vern Turner Epworth League 8 00 p m Praise service Hilton 10 60 a m Sunday School Lewis Rouse Epworth League after. Circuit Epworth League social set for Thursday evening at Miss June Tiane home south of Hilton church. All young people invited. J W Stine pastor.
Regular Bible Study at 8 p m with W G Logie the Hiatteville pastor accompanies a week full of social calls. Families visit and host gatherings across Centerville Moravia and Des Moines with weddings and illnesses noted, including the Callen Miller marriage and several Hiatt family visits.
Centerville and surrounding towns show a flurry of visits and travels. Residents like W C Bivin, Rev Chas L Ellis, D K Orelup, F W Dotson, Millie Cox, Ruby Winsler, T R Castles, and many others are noted in Centerville Blakesburg Ottumwa and Des Moines events. A Tulip Show in Pella and hospital stays are mentioned, with families gathering for the Staley, Stites, and Broshar circles, and funeral notices anchor community ties.
Several residents attended commencement exercises at Albia Thursday night. Diplomas were awarded to B. F. White head, Delbert Calhoun from Junior College, Wayne Thompson, Kenneth Calhoun, and Louis Rinehart from the high school. Misa Deloris Argo, formerly of the vicinity, graduated with Fremont high seniors. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown and Oss attended Dorothy Brown’s seventh birthday. Boy Scouts and committee held a park picnic in Centerville after Sunday School. Mrs. Lemuel Bellver of Ottumwa visiting with aunt Mary Rinehart. Mrs. Dora Fyer was a Sunday diaper guest. Tulip Festival attended in Pella. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon of Albia visited daughter Fern v. Mrs. Edward McCord hosted a birthday dinner for daughter Carrie Turner Sunday with guests Haver Free and Emily. Fire equipment noted. Rollig to be reimbursed for a doctor bill after an injury. Adjourned. D. K. Oralup, Town Clerk. L. J. Beery, Mayor.
About twenty four Republicans spoke at the Iconium Christian Church rally as the county campaign opened. Absent were Robert Shaw and T G Fee, while Geo Milani Purley Rinker and Daisy Dutkworth addressed issues of tariffs taxation and government spending. Women’s Republican club sponsored, with follow up event in Centerville featuring a cooperative supper and program.
Regular meeting with all members present. Treasurer's report shows total funds of 2319.55 with allocations across highways cemetery light drag hall fire and other accounts. Bills approved including salaries Moravia Union printing and local services. Lonnie Long band hire approved at 100 for five months starting May 23. Spacey motion to prohibit beer parlors failed on a 5 to 0 vote with Morgas Veach Sebreiner Wingler and Naya voting aye.
A local food sale fundraiser organized by Teague members invites donations from the community. Proceeds support the Rona store and related efforts, with all contributions appreciated.
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