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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
6
A fragmentary local notice describes This and That Memorial events in Moravia with references to a church bulletin from North Liberty Methodist and a colorful account of a one man plan, the moravia mayor, and a community response. It mentions a Webster home in Moravia and a trip to Texas with local names.
Moravia Mayor Beery urges strict adherence to town and residence district speed limits 15 and 25 miles per hour respectively. He cites that 85 percent of highway accidents involve drivers who think they are careful, calling for greater attention to traffic regulations to protect children and adults.
Moravia agriculture instructor C. M. Hardie issued nine warnings at the start of the week about flat headed tree borer and brown canker worm infestations. In this locality the pests are active unusually early, with young apple trees seen infected.
Pastor J Richard Sneed of the Methodist Episcopal church in Bryantville, Michigan, will be the radio minister for morning broadcasts. Stations include WAAR 140K Boston Bridgeport Springfield WLBE Booger WNEH New Bedford, with broadcasts across multiple outlets this week.
Reee R Judge son of Mr and Mrs J F Chatabera was nominated by the Republicans of Umatilla county Oregon. Catig now serves as chief tax deputy in Pendleton sheriff's office, a post held for five years. He previously worked seven years in the county road department and its office. Appanocose county friends congratulate him on his success.
Extension granted for kittenball signups in Moravia as four team managers are named. Players may sign at N. R. Ward store or with Lyle Beare-vee ote. Managers Forest Easter John Nowels Charles Bro shar and John Laws will form teams and schedule games once enough players register. Only eighteen have signed so far, less than the two teams needed. Ace of Sicin charged those signing up.
The regular meeting of the local F F A chapter was held Tuesday evening with thirty two members present. Demonstrations will be held at Alvin Donahoo's on Wednesday June 3 from 9 am to noon and at Merls Walters from 1 to 5 pm. On Thursday June 4 demonstrations will be at Paul Boyer from 9 am to noon and Jep Loekman's from 1 to 5 pm.
Thode Dotson of Moravia, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson, lost his left hand in a work accident at Brook Bakery in Centerville Tuesday evening. He was rushed to St Joseph where doctors removed part of the hand above the wrist. His parents arrived soon after and he remains in intense pain but stable as physicians continue treatment.
The Legion Auxiliary calls for flowers to be caned into wreaths and bouquets for veterans graves on Memorial Day. A meeting is set Friday at 7:30 PM at the Legion Home to craft arrangements. volunteers with extra blooms are asked to notify members or bring flowers to the event.
Miller and Campbell families announce the marriage of Inez O Miller to Ted Campbell of Unionville Iowa on August 21 1935 at the Little Church near Nashua Iowa. Rev Kent of Nashua officiated with relatives and friends present. After a dinner at Harra Cafe the couple will reside on a farm north and west of Unionville, Iowa.
Floyd Scott of Muscatine son of Rev and Mrs C E Scott was re elected president of the fourteenth Christian Endeavor society at a Davenport First Church meeting closing a three day convention. Mr and Mrs Dean of Van Meter announce birth of son May 10. Harry Dean as newborn, Mrs J H Schreiner in Ottumwa.
Will Moravia celebrate July 4th This is the question to be decided at a meeting to be held at the Community Building Friday evening President Ward of the Community Club urges that all who are interested in a celebration attend this meeting.
Revival meetings at the Mo Ravia United Brethren Church continue with strong interest and rising attendance. Bible pictures illuminate each evening at 7 45 except Saturday. Sunday morning sermon titled Christ s Church and evening sermon The Victor s Crown. Evangelist Robinson will lead the Christian Endeavorers Sunday evening at seven o clock, with meetings likely to extend another week.
The State Health Department funds free diphtheria protection for children 9 to 24 months via local physicians advertised in this Union issue. Children over 24 months may receive immunization at a $1.00 rate during the campaign. House to house canvassing informs mothers of the service. protection requires 3 to 6 months to become effective and aims to make county children safer in coming years.
Smith W. Brookhart, nominee hopeful for the Republican U S Senate from Iowa, visited Moravia Tuesday morning for a few minutes. He declared confidence in securing at least 75 percent of the farmer vote in the state.
The N R B Ward store will undergo renovations and interior redecorating this week. Fred Hammond and John Laws are conducting the work.
Moravia will host the Ap panoose Monroe counties sub District Epworth League on Monday evening June 1. An institute program will feature special numbers by leaguers from Hilton and Moulton.
Next Monday voters in Iowa face a primary election to choose party nominees for November. Taylor township residents back four candidates, Democrat C M McFatridge of Moravia and Republicans James Cline W E Hiatt and D R Wilson, with Moravia and Taylor township polling at the Moravia Community building from 8 a m to 8 p m. Be sure to vote.
Hilsinger of Iowa State College reports currant worm problems affecting currants and gooseberries. He recommends lead arsenate dust or spray with gypsum or flour, noting growth stage and harvest timing influence infestation and control effectiveness.
A Wednesday menu lists creamed chicken and noodles with new potatoes candied potatoes and radishes leaves salad pineapple and a cream cake as the dessert.
Memorial Day will be observed in Moravia Saturday with services at the Moravia cemetery at 11 am sponsored by Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion. Rev. Chas L. Ellis will give the memorial address, with Rev. Scott, the Moravia school band, Legion and Auxiliary members assisting. Veterans and families are urged to assemble at 10:30 am at the Legion Home and march to the cemetery, where readings, wreath laying, firing squad, bugle taps, and benediction will mark the program. Flowers and wreaths are welcome, and Moravia businesses may close during the service.
Mrs. Della Dicks died at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after five weeks illness following influenza with possible pneumonia. She was 44, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shehan, lifelong resident of Iconium, survived by husband four children Beulah Marie Evelyn Rex and relatives. Funeral held Iconium Church of Christ at 2 pm.
Kenneth Baldridge, Bloomfield postmaster and head of a newspaper chain, was in Moravia on Tuesday visiting local offices and meeting staff to discuss regional papers and distribution plans. He oversees multiple publications in southern Iowa.
Notice invites former teachers and attendees to a homecoming at Renea Showers School on Sunday May 82st for a basket dinner and picnic. An afternoon program is planned.
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