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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
1
Jackie Winsler shares a Chicago World’s Fair visit with vivid notes on the Hall of Religion and exotic exhibits. She describes the sky ride, tower views, robotic ivory figures at the Lord's Supper display, and the moonlit atmosphere, ending with a playful nod to Halloween.
R. W. Winsler is bound for Worthington Minnesota to manage a large produce plant for Thibodeau Co. in a temporary capacity while retaining duties with Barker Poultry Equipment Co. of Ottumwa. Worthington is described as an enterprising city with several thousand residents.
Moravia held a large crowd on Saturday for the Lucky Day drawing by the Moravia Public School Band and GOP governor candidate Dan W. Turner. Bert Luse won five dollars. drawing managed by Cheater Broshar and D K Orelup on the community building steps. An upcoming Lucky Day is planned for next Saturday with registrations at Smith and Veach Drug Store. Rex Firkins led the band selections as Melvin Betterly arranged the appearance. Turner spoke after 4 o'clock, drawing many attendees who stayed to hear campaign issues.
Appanoose and Monroe county ministerial associations plan a joint meeting Monday November fifth at 11 30 a m at the Hilton church. A chicken dinner will be served by church ladies followed by devotions led by Rev E A Moore of Albia and an address by Rev Orval Morgan of Albia. Reverend Zerbe handles arrangements and ministers wives are expected to attend with laymen invited.
Pupils of Misa Helen Loomis from Centerville performed at Morning Methodist church on Thursday evening. About thirty students from county towns including Cincinnati and Plang participated in solos, duets, and trios praised for their fine performances. A complete participant list appeared last week.
About forty persons attended a cooperative dinner and party given by Mrs. Lata Tidment's Sunday School class of the M. E. church. Held in the church parlor last Monday evening, dinner games were played and it was voted to hold these parties once each month.
The Legion and Auxiliary will hold their annual Hallowe en party at the Post Home this Wednesday evening.
Republicans of Taylor and adjacent townships plan a rally at Moravia Community Building Saturday at 7:30 PM before the November 6 election. Berry Halden editor of the Chariton Herald-Patriot and Moravia native will speak. former Governor Dan Turner praised Halden’s campaign addresses and urged a valuable program. County candidates are expected to attend and may speak.
Members of Moravia Methodist Ladies Aid honored Mrs Jas Wright with a cooperative dinner at her home on Tuesday. The event was a pleasant affair as Mrs Wright, recently recovering from an injured hip sustained in a fall at the M E church basement, was able to attend.
A birthday dinner was served Sunday for J. H. Platt for his 68th birthday. Attending included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Main and many relatives from University Park Iowa plus friends Chasley Platt and Elouise Hiatt among others.
A program and candy supper will be held at Blue Front School on Friday November 2 at 3 PM. Mildred McCloud, teacher, invites ladies to attend.
John Hicks Pabst infant son of Mr and Mrs Hicks Pabst of Des Moines was buried in the Moravia cemetery Tuesday morning. The family has the deepest sympathy of many friends in the loss of this little one.
The Wesley Chapel Ladies Aid met at the Burton home with Reverend Behrens and Mrs. Francis Burton hosting. Forty seven attendees shared a cooperative dinner and two quilts in progress, reflecting a productive gathering with extensive table offerings and a warm community atmosphere.
Moravia School band accepted an invitation to perform at Albia Friday before the Albia Bloomfield high school football game. Tom Cameron fell down basement stairs sustaining bruises and required time in a sling.
Burglars pried a rear door lock at McDonough Pool Hall on Sunday evening and robbed the cash register and tobacco cabinet of about $10. Night marshal Lew Hiner found the door open around 8 pm. No suspects named, but local talent under suspicion for similar thefts in the past year.
The Smith and Veach Drug Store announces its original radio Rexall One Cent Sale for Wednesday through Saturday this week. Read the advertisement on page eight to see the bar gains offered.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and their families will hold a social at the 0.0.F. hall Monday evening, November 6. A good program is promised. Each family should bring a pie. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are requested to attend.
Rev Hall Swaim accepted appointment to the pastorate of the Clinton Iowa Church of the Nazarene and began his work there the following Sunday. He and Mrs Swaim left Saturday for Clinton.
Kermit Rose plans to open a new Gamble Store in Memphis Missouri on Saturday. Local residents expect success as the venture is announced by Kermit Rose and associates.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. led by Birdle Main. Communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev Hastie of Albia. Bible Study at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Miss Cora Broshar home. Ladies Aid plans all day next Wednesday at the church.
The United Brethren Church lists weekly services and activities led by M H Johnson and Herbert Johnson. Revival services begin Sunday evening November 13 led by Rev Mar Canon of Albin with a Father and Son banquet on Thursday November 8.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Mia Mayme Callen as superintendent, Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m led by Mirgil Calhoun, followed by services, plus Boy Scouts activities, Ladies Aid, Mid-week service, and an anniversary program on Nov 24. Other items include Epworth League rallies, ministerial association events, and multiple church services with worship times and choir offerings. Reverend J W Zerbe invites others to join.
Doria and Codyne Luge hosted a Hal loween party at their home on Friday night entertaining their Sunday School class. Masquerade costumes a treasure hunt games and fortunes provided much fun for twenty two girls from the neighborhood with Supt and Mrs Young in attendance.
Dinner menu lists Fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes and vegetables including tomatoes baked sweet potatoes cranberries pickles bread butter jelly and coffee. The item showcases a simple community meal with classic sides and no dates beyond November.
The Union urges voters to go to the polls next Tuesday November Standard to choose state district county and township officers. It explains straight and mixed ballot methods with instructions and cautions to avoid over or under voting and notes past variations in vote counts in Appanoose County.
A farewell dinner was held at Mrs. Blumer's Moravia home on Sunday October 21 for daughters who came in response to the passing of their mother. Attendees included numerous Blumer relatives from Michigan Burdette Kanz Sach Blumer Will Blumer Fred Blumer Ben Blumer Don Charlie Blum er Raul Lockman Roy Blumer Kenneth Blumer Elbert Lookman Rey W. P. Donahoo Reo Coop and others. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Will Irelan and Mrs Vado Adama.
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