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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
5
In Washington and Moravia the unanimous Supreme Court decision invalidating the NRA act prompts reflections on the court’s role and the constitutional path to change. Readers recall Babe Ruth’s recent home runs as a hint of renewed sporting vigor and public discourse.
An Iowa correspondent writes from Sioux Falls South Dakota describing summer stay and comments on the city its colleges the state penitentiary orphanage parks and a small zoo He recalls trips to Pipestone Minnesota and Worthington noting rolling land drought conditions in nearby farms and wildlife sightings including pheasants rabbits and many birds.
Moravia and surrounding area residents may sign up for kittenball this summer under newly erected flood lights west of the school. Register with Pearl Broshar at Smith Veach drugstore by 6 p.m. Tuesday June 4. A 50 cent registration fee is required to join a team and a 60 cent fund is intended for start up equipment. Managers and schedules will be formed after registration. Additional players from the country are invited. Moravia likely to field an All Star team to compete with nearby towns. Exact game date and plans to be announced next week.
Rev and Mrs W T Boston and party returned Friday from a tour into South Dakota and northern Iowa. Mrs Mary Main joined to Winterset IA for a visit with her daughter. Mrs Orville Smith and Allegra accompanied to Alcester SD where they met Mr Smith and Paul, then to Naples SD. They visited Dr E I Conner in Alcester, a former medical missionary to Africa, and later went to Stilton IA to visit Mrs Boston’s parents. Janet Richardson, Mrs Boston’s niece, rode home with them for a visit.
A Sunday family dinner honored C A Turner and Carl Black with relatives present including Mr and Mrs C A Turner and others. The report notes visits to Boote's Turkey Hatchery in Pipestone Minnesota, praising its 57 000 egg capacity and 100 000 capacity, and remarks on the plant's blue gray brick exterior and surrounding shrubbery. The piece adds ornate descriptions of Pipestone and local curios, ending with a note about turning the page.
Memorial Day observance in Iconium at the Christian church features speaker John Miller the Iconium Speaker with Albin attorney presenting remarks. J C Firkins and B F Whitehead oversee graves decorations and service with Scout master in charge. Moraviana trio Lorena Albert Melvin Betterly Dayton Dotson provide music.
Oehler Bros are installing one of the latest type gasoline pumps at their service station on highway No. 60. It is a Wayne computing pump that registers the number of gallons the price per gallon and the amount of the purchase. Oehler Bros have also announced they are soon to open a service station at Bussey Iowa.
The 20th Century Club held its last meeting of the year with Mrs. J. W. Halden, Tuesday afternoon. A one o'clock luncheon was followed by the business meeting and the election of officers: president Mrs. Maud Coffin, vice president Mrs. Etta Halden, secretary Mrs. Stella Carter, and treasurer Mrs. Bessie Coffin.
Winners entertained by the Christian Endeavor of United Brethren churches at a May 28 banquet in the church parlors. Captain of the winning side was Marie Cleater. Harriett Lee Main led the losing side. After a walk and scavenger style game, attendees enjoyed weiners with sauerkraut bread butter and candy kisses. Also noted is the death of J. L. McDonald in Bartlesville Oklahoma, a former Moravia telephone exchange operator familiar in the area.
The menu features Spanish meat balls in tomato sauce served with buttered new potatoes creamed asparagus lettuce salad radishes Parker House rolls jelly ginger bread with whipped cream and coffee.
The Eastern Stars of Morevie W Chapter invite members to Albia on June 6 for a tea at the country club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hardie at 3 p.m. An evening meeting follows, with grand officers to be in attendance. related notes mention Spring Hill last week and commencement exercises.
Moravia residents weigh whether to celebrate July 4 at a May meeting in the Community Hall Friday evening. The Union urges strong attendance and more financial and moral support than in recent years, arguing celebrations cannot rely on wind and water.
About fifty ladies were entertained at the home of Mrs. W. W. Tracy Monday evening for a handkerchief shower honoring Mrs. R. W. Winsser. Assisting hostesses were Mesdames G. B. Winsler M. R. Ward Chet Broshar J. F. Albert L. H. Beery. Bridge and rock were played at eleven tables.
Anders Soderlund born April 27 1848 in Bogen Parish Varmland Sweden died May 18 1935 at his daughter Mrs A C Green’s home in Fremont Iowa aged 87 years 21 days He immigrated to the United States 43 years ago settling Johnson County Iowa about 1899 He married Louisa Skogeberg in 1878 nine children born three died two daughters in infancy Marie Reynolds Olton Texas survived John Chicago Gus Minneapolis Carl Snohomish Anne Green Fremont Victoria Higley Ventura Agnes Oakland eight grandchildren a brother and sister in Sweden Also sons John and Carl were not present at the funeral.
A get together for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs is planned at their hall on Thursday evening May 30. Past Grand Chaplain B G ins of Hedrick will speak on Odd Fellowship. Members and families are invited and light refreshments will be served. Committee.
Memorial Day services for Moravia will be held at 11 oclock Thursday morning May 30 sponsored by the local American Legion Post. The program includes band songs America invocation by W G Lagle address by Rev J W Zerbe reading In Flanders Fields cross ceremony firing squad salute taps and a community gathering at the Legion Home an inclement weather plan to move to the Morgavia Community Building.
A Monroe county appeal urges farmers and business men to ignore propaganda opposing amendments to the Agriculture Adjustment Act. It accuses a local livestock shipper and a packing company of mailing misleading pamphlets promoting “Farmers Independence Threatened.” The note argues the amendments protect consumers, coordinate commodity loans, and sustain fair prices by limiting uncontrolled production and preserving the processing tax on cotton, corn, and hogs.
Rev Richard Sneed of Bryantville Mass and his wife visited relatives here last week. He is announced to preach at the M E church next Sunday evening.
Miss Ruth Turner youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Turner married J Edward McCord son of Mr and Mrs J R McCord in a single ring ceremony at the Ottumwa home of Dr W J Todd pastor of the M E church. The couple reside on a farm near Mora after a Nebraska Missouri Shenandoah trip.
The Union reports F. O. Dobyns formerly of Sedan now operates the business recently known as the McCord store in Iconium, taking over ownership and daily operations.
Mrs J F Albert offers a summer piano and voice class with openings for more pupils under current world conditions. E G Hawk Monroe County Corn Hog Chairman urges farmers to support amendments and back the farm program to thwart special interests and misleading statements.
Sunday School begins at 10 a m led by Mrs. Birdie Main, Superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Evening services at 8 o'clock led by Pastor W G Lagie.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules Sunday events with morning worship at 9:20 and 10:30 Sunday School. Divine service at 11, Epworth League at 7, and evening worship at 8 led by visiting Rev. Richard Sneed who preaches at the evening union service welcoming sister churches. An offering for Iowa Wesleyan College will be received. Pastor J. C. Behrens notes these times.
United Brethren Sunday School opens at 10 with M H Johnson as Superintendent. Children's Day program at 11. No evening service. attend M E Church for Rev Richard Sneed sermon. Prayer meeting Thursday at the church. Otterbein Guild meets at Mrs Boston's home Monday evening June 3 led by Harriett Lee Main. Bring love offerings in boxes. Pastor W T Boston.
Teonium Circuit Sunday School at 10 a.m. Miss Mayme Callen superintendent. Rev G W Lawson to preach at Christian church 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Young Peoples meeting 7:30 p.m. Virgil Calhoun leader Memorial Day services Thursday 2 p.m. at Christian church. John Miller of Albia delivers address. Ladies Aid Wednesday. Prayer meeting Thursday at Fairview. Hilton Sunday School 10 a.m. Lewis Rouse superintendent. Morning worship 11 a.m. Young Epworth League 7:30 p.m. Junior choir will sing. Sixth annual Mother and Daughter services Wednesday June 7. Community night Friday June 7 with Farm Bureau program by 4-H clubs at Community Hall. If you have no church home you are invited to services of one of these churches next Sunday. W W Zerbe minister.
A double birthday dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Davis on Sunday honoring Mrs. O. G. Davis whose birthday fell Sunday and her brother Ralph Tiaue of Creston Iowa whose birthday was Saturday. Attending were Mrs. Bila Tisue Will Tisue Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Main Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tisue of Creston Mrs. Harold Arnold and children Joan and Dickie of McGregor Iowa Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis and family Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Boston and son Bobby Janet Richardson niece of Mrs. Boston Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Davis Dorothy and Ralph Davis.
Regular porting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M will be held Monday evening June rd. There will be work in the third degree. H K Smith W M.
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