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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented local item recounts a poetry contest and radio segment with Lyman Maine performers and Herb Planbeck. It notes a long marriage, a farmers market, and lighthearted garden humor amid a radio station interview about old timers and their potato garden bloom.
Moravia high school alumni celebrated the 28th anniversary Tuesday May 28 at the high school auditorium with 104 in attendance. A program featured Beulah Bishop on piano and Maxine DuVall directing entertainment. Officers for 1941 were elected including Gretchen Buse president and Margaret Ward treasurer, with plans to make the secretaryship permanent. The event reflected on Moraviana history and local pioneers as guests recalled former teachers and notable figures like Harlan Horner who recently joined the New York dental association.
Moravia's kittersball team reversed form with a 12 to 5 win over Ottumwa Merchants on the local diamond. Pfannebecker delivered a key RBI, Underwood fanned 13 as Moravia rallied late while Rathbun's eight-run burst sealed the visitors' victory. The scoreline followed a prior rout by Rathbun and a busy seventh inning as errors and timely hits shaped the game.
A notice describes a June social event for Bekaha and families at the Odd Fellows hall. Invited guests will attend a Tuesday evening ball with light refreshments and amusements.
The annual Yogpurgh school reunion will be held this Thursday June 12 at the school. Bankes inner, Tam, siting, and friends of the old school are invited to welcome attendees.
Clyde McKern narrowly escaped serious injury early Sunday when his car struck the side of an east bound Rock Island train at the Galleyville crossing south of Centerville. The accident occurred shortly after midnight with the car wrecked but the driver suffering only minor injuries.
Moravia shows a 47 person increase to 733 in 1940 from 684 in 1930, while Unionville grows from 221 in 1930 to 268 in 1940, as unofficial census data released by Ottumwa district supervisor Fred L. Luce. County rural figures are pending release.
Readings, recitations, songs, and dialogues form a U B Church Children’s Day program on Sunday June 2 at 11 A M. Participants include Joyce Martin, Joan Dille, Richard Hawk, Gladya Willawn, Kathleen Halden, Mary Rose Main, Edna Mae Borel, Max Wren, Peggy Hop Fa, and others. The service features prayers, Bible readings, a piano duet, group songs, and an offering.
An editorial honors war dead and warns against antiwar politicians. It argues America’s defense of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness justifies fighting if needed, and urges remembrance of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to renew devotion to the nation and its democratic government.
The band will parade Thursday to the cemetery for the Memorial Day service and perform America and America the Beautiful. New junior members join after last week, including Eloise Argo Oboe Mary Marie Williams clarinet Ylene McDonald cornet George Tracy trombone and James Herron trombone. Next week junior band practice moves to 9 AM Wednesday with baton help morning and afternoon sessions for those who cannot attend. All beginners from the first section are in the junior band.
A note dated last week thanks friends for enabling the quintet to attend the national contest. The group traveled Wednesday to Saturday, endured one flat tire, and noted Towa had more contestants. Five ratings were given, including five string bass soloists from Mason City and St Paul.
The Ladies Aid of Hilton Church hosted a postnuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Rex Tisue at the church parlors Friday evening. The couple received many useful gifts and the event included games and socializing with refreshments of popcorn and candy.
On May 15, fifty years ago Miss Fannie Main and F B Harn served as attendants at a Moravia Iowa wedding. Last Sunday Dr and Mrs D W Detwiler observed their 50th anniversary, with Mr and Mrs Harn and Mrs Nora Harn and Miss Betty Harn joining a Long Beach picnic. The Harns moved to California in 1914 after Detwiler left medical practice.
Sunday Church School begins at 10 a m with M K Blackman as Superintendent. Children’s Day Service at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Evening Service at 8 p m. Children’s Day practice Saturday at 2 p m. A cordial invitation to all.
Mr and Mrs Dayton Dotson announce the birth of a son Saturday at St Joseph hospital Center ville. Mrs Dotson is Eloise Kester daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Kuster.
The Moravia town council regular meeting is moved from Monday to Tuesday night next week. Mayor D. K. Orelup cites the primary election on Monday as the reason for the postponement.
Miss Wilma Ruth Van Zante daughter of Mr and Mrs John Van Zante Moravia married Sam Shepard son of Mrs Ida Shepard Albia in a 6 pm May 22 single ring ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage officiated by Rev T J Zike Attendants included Ina Shepard Everett McLoney Carl and Margaret Van Zante A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with guests from Albia Eddyville and Moravia Mrs Shepard a Moravia High School graduate now a teacher and Mr Shepard a 1932 Eddyville graduate employed at Albia Dairy They will live on the Chas Gutch farm east of Albia after June 1.
Miss Piieda Main and Cecil Mason of Des Moines wed May 11 in Springfield Missouri. The couple enjoyed a three week honeymoon through New Orleans Jacksonville and Key West before settling in Des Moines where Mason works for Bell Telephone and Piieda taught and then worked in Des Moines.
Mr. and Mrs. John Horstman announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Margaret to Billy Long son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Long at Lancaster Missouri Friday afternoon. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer King. Mrs. Long graduated at Moravia high school last month. Mr. Long is a partner with his father operating the Will Hicks farm west of town.
The local American Legion Auxiliary reports more than $13 raised from the poppy drive led by chairman Mrs. Betty Day. Some funds are still expected. Money supports disabled World War I veterans and their families statewide.
A Wednesday church supper menu lists meat loaf gravy buttered potatoes baked beans cottage cheese perfection salad radishes onions pie a la mode coffee and iced tea. Neighbors hosted a cooperative dinner for Mr and Mrs Harry Tisue who are moving to Moravia, with many local families attending and best wishes noted for their new home this week.
Jasper P Coffin 76 longtime Moravia resident died Friday night in Laughlin hospital Kirksville following a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 oclock in the Methodist church with burial in Moravia cemetery Rev R L Brown officiating. Born on a local farm he lived in the area most of his life and worked as a carpenter.
Jasper P Coffin 76 longtime Moravia area resident died May 24 1940 at Loughlin hospital Kirksville Missouri after a life in Iowa with time in Colorado Nebraska and Oklahoma He was married October 28 1912 to Luella Horner He was a devoted Christian a carpenter and served on church boards He is survived by his wife one sister two brothers four nieces five nephews and many relatives and friends
Cherished in our hearts is the sweet memory of kind deeds and loving sympathy shown us in the hour of our great sorrow, Mrs. J. P. Coffin, and Relatives.
Mrs. Vane Jones enjoyed the first new potatoes from her garden on Wednesday. The 80 year old began her potato patch on April 6, tending plants with steady care and patience.
The Union last week left out Bruce Gardner from the list of teachers whose contracts were renewed for next year. Gardner will teach manual training and coach athletics.
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