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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
5
Memorial Day is noted as a sacred day to honor heroes and remember loved ones. The column highlights Dell Hellyer’s bust and Frank Hamilton’s chrome grass, plus humorous local anecdotes about a hen caring for kittens and a lighthearted tax spoof. It ends with a satirical tax tale about ever-multiplying levies.
Many veterans from Appanoose county and nearby areas gathered in Moravia for the county American Legion meeting. Posts reported sending representatives to Royal State at Camp Dodge in June, with seven boys slated for the camp. A countywide Civil War veterans memorial will be observed near Udell, and guests from Albia and Pendleton, Oregon spoke. The next meeting is set for Centerville in September.
Mr and Mrs J F Chambers invite friends to an open house at their farm south of Moravia on Monday afternoon in honor of their son and daughter in law Carl Chambers and wife Mia and their son Craig of Pendleton Oregon. They will depart for their home in Pendleton Tuesday.
Moravia post office dispatched 160 air mail letters last week as National Air Mail Week observance. Postmaster J D Minnes notes 98 letters handled Thursday via a special Centerville plane. He praises patrons and readers for strong cooperation and announces further appreciation in this issue.
The interior of the Dotson Cafe in Moravia was brightened with new paint and wallpaper last week, giving the eatery a much more pleasant appearance.
The author laments coercive tactics and financial demands, describing a cycle of inspection, summons, fines, and boycotts to force donations. The narrator claims universal scrutiny and hints at financial ruin unless the pressure ends, referencing a failed attempt to enclose a check and a chaotic note about an exchange.
The program showcases Kinderhook by Richards, Concentration Overture by Hazel, In a Sentimental Mood sung by Jean Kathryn Broshar, Sabbath Morn by Jewell, When My Dream Boat features trombone solo Margaret Burton, Port Conway March by Richards, Moonlight and Shadows sung by Doris Jean Luse, and Junior Senior Frolic March by Richards.
Francis Miller and Wayne Thompson of near Moravia are members of the class of 22 who will graduate from Albia Junior College at commencement at Albia High School gym Thursday at 8 o clock. Dr Forest Ensign of the University of Town education department will deliver the address.
Moravia school received word that it has been fully accredited for another year by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The district has held this status since 1927, a distinction shared by only about 150 of roughly 1000 high schools in the state. Graduates from accredited schools gain national recognition.
Newly elected Epworth League officers at Moravia Methodist Church were installed during a public service Sunday night. Appointed roles include president Wendell Cloyed, 1st vice president Doris Jean Luse, 2nd vice president Bernadine Bishop, 3rd vice president Josephine McDonald, 4th vice president Dorothy Leerain, secretary Jerry Allen, treasurer, chorister Roy Adams, and pianist Mary M Horstman.
Mrs Earl Exline and Miss Bla june Easter hosted a post nuptial shower for sister Mrs Dayton Dotson at grandmother Mrs A W Kincade's home on Tuesday afternoon. About fifty relatives attended enjoying fruit salad and refreshments as gifts were opened.
The menu lists fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, baked beans, beet pickles, lettuce salad, and radishes for Wednesday June 1. Pix Cor is noted in the listing.
The W. M. A. of the United Brethren church will hold a Ascension Day of Prayer at the church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Albert something to her relative in Peru plans a visit there.
Poppy Day is observed across the United States on May 28 to honor World War dead. Memorial poppies are made by disabled veterans in government hospitals and convalescent workrooms, and distributed by American Legion Auxiliary volunteers. All contributions support veterans and their families.
A local notice correcting a previous report says Iconium fully supported the napkin advertising drive for the Moravia band uniform fund. Merchants of Iconium apologize for omitting their participation earlier, noting many band members hail from the area and showing loyal support for the schools.
G B Johnson fell from an eight foot scaffold Monday afternoon while working on a roofing job at Dr T Slavin’s office. He suffered a dislocated right wrist, cuts on the hand, and body bruises after the floor board tipped at the scaffold’s end and his chest and arm struck the porch floor.
This week’s section highlights Meschel in tomi, Pickard on Mexico and house intrigue as Laboulette prompts election questions. Lemuel F Parton profiles a living composer, Barclay explains sign language in baseball, Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum condensed, and Joseph LaBine reviews Rai George’s first year. Berlin is vividly pictured in the National Geographic society feature.
Hail and wind caused property damage in the vicinity during the past week. The windstorm struck last Wednesday night, and two truckloads of limbs were removed from the park. The hail hit the area northwest of Mo ravia around 4 oclock Friday morning, injuring gardens. Cooler weather and rain kept farmers from fields, but crops and gardens look healthy despite the week. Moisture in the ground is high, with temperatures dropping to 34 Monday evening and remaining cool through Wednesday.
H. H. Funkhouser who has been in Kansas City as assistant manager of Kresge is transferred to the Davenport store. Mrs. Funkhouser and their child visited relatives in Kansas City before joining him in Davenport.
Carl Chambers of Pendleton Oregon travels with his parents to Rock Island Illinois for the national county officers convention Thursday through Saturday. He is the only representative from Oregon at the meeting. Mr Chambers is county judge of Umatilla County elected last year for a six year term. Mrs Chambers and son Craig stay behind and plan to return to Oregon about June 1.
Dinner menu lists creamed chicken and dressing with potatoes and gravy creamed asparagus cottage cheese pickles radishes bread butter lettuce salad strawberry shortcake coffee jelly as course offerings for M E Friday.
Miss Eloise Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Kaster and Dayton Datson son of Mr and Mrs F W Datson, both of Moravia, wed at 2 45 p m Saturday May 21 in the county clerk office Otumwa. Rev J W Zerbe officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leon Oehler. The couple will reside in Moravia where the groom assists his father in the Dotson cafe.
Sixty-one children aged from primary to older are enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible School at the United Brethren church. The program is in its second week and continues through next week.
The church advertises Bible School at 10:60 a.m. with Irene as superintendent. Communion at 10:50 a.m. Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Another sermon at 8:00 p.m. Ladies Aid meets at the church on Wednesday. Dinner at noon. Pastor GEO A. CIVEY.
The Methodist Episcopal Moravia church lists Sunday services with 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. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Mid week services are Thursday at 8 p.m. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society will take their annual bank offering next Sunday May 29 at the morning service. CHAS L ELLIS pastor.
The United Brethren announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M. K. Blackman as superintendent and worship at 11 a.m. PLC. EL U. at 7515 p.m. holds an evening service at 8 p.m. The last Sunday of the month requests benevolence. Sixty-one have enrolled in the Bible School. Communion will be observed at the morning service. You are invited to attend.
Church of Christ hosts Bible Class each Lord's Day with evening services. Combines services after morning worship. Young people's Bible Study Tuesday evening and all-ages study Thursday evening. Rev. Win J. Campbell to lead evening services and Wednesday study. Thursday Bible Study to continue. all welcome to learn God’s Word.
Rey Zike speaks at a Memorial Day service by Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion assisted by Gren Gould in Moravia. Veterans visit local cemeteries to place flags, with a 45 minute program at the Legion Home and Moravia Public School Band.
Eslinger memorial services are set for Sunday afternoon June 5 at Eslinger cemetery as announced earlier this week by those in charge. The notice confirms the date and location for the funeral rites.
Wm Gardner of the Gardner Hatchery has been named to a state poultrymen committee planning Iowa participation in the World's Poultry Congress to be held in Cleveland Ohio in 1939. Gardner attended a Des Moines meeting with the committee last Friday.
Wm. J. Martin 77 died Tuesday May 17 1988 at 1 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Huffman 1521 E Main Ottumwa where he had lived ten years He was raised on a Blakesburg farm and later in Ottumwa area after marrying Nettie Johnson He worked as a trustee agent and rode horse and buggy He moved to Ottumwa and worked for street car companies in Ottumwa Des Moines and Burlington until eyesight failed Surviving Maurice B. and grandson Maurice of Nebraska City Neb stepdaughter Mrs Roy B Wilson of Clarion Iowa three sisters Mrs H H Schroeder Mrs J P Merrick Ottumwa and Mrs Clara Selby Moravia brother Walter A Martin Milton Montana Funeral services were at Lester Jay Funeral Home at 150 pm Bet Cemetery yes AL Martin wis father suf Brosher and with Mr atal Mrs Lyd Curt her Histiss lite
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