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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
3
A long list of visits and greetings across Ottumwa Center ville Centerville and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pabst in Ottumwa, Helen Carter of Centerville visiting friends, and Mrs. Mary Dike visiting Ottumwa with her son. Multiple relatives and neighbors are noted at gatherings, dinners, and church events along with local social updates and a tragic accident report.
Albis town cinema schedule shows a November run with many double features led by Louis Hayward Joan Bennett in The Man in the Iron Mask and Gene Autry with Smiley Burnette in Old Monterey plus Stop Look and Love. Also ETERNALLY YOURS with Loretta Young David Niven and Laurel and Hardy in Flying Deuces and They Shall Have Music with Andrea Leada Joel McCrea. Sky Devils with Spencer Tracy and Hell's Angels with Jean Harlow also listed.
Scattered notes show Scattersburg residents harvesting corn for Burdett Ward and Tomlin, with Elmer and Glen Lockman gathering for Wm. Tomlin. Sunday visits include J W and Raymond Lockman, Bernard Hayes and others at Jim Hayes and Emery Col. train’s, Roy Tomlin family, Keith Roberts family, and Curtis Tomlin. Elmer Lockman also gathered corn for Burdett Ward on Monday.
Reported string of thefts as two armed suspects using fake badges entered several communities. Victims describe a rapid, coordinated grab of slot machines and cash, with authorities noting a surge in similar incidents over the past week.
Caurenes Bible School begins at 10 a.m with Carivin as superintendent. Communion at 11:50 a.m followed by a sermon by the pastor. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon.
United Brethren Church announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 a m led by M K Blackminh superintendent worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m a cordial invitation to all details approximate due to OCR errors
Two churches, Methodist and Epworth League, schedule morning worship at 11:00 and 9:30, church school at 10:80, and evening worship at 7:30 with Epworth League at 6:80. Rev. A. M. Smith leads both churches and is a new resident who invites a generous hearing from the community.
The Iconium circuit announces Donald Whitehead as new Sunday School superintendent at Iconium with praise for his character. Fairview names Lucila McKern as superintendent, Hilton groups names G EL McGinnis, urging community support. Services list for each church with times. Also notes W Earl Hall nicknamed Chief Careful Rein after Tama induction ceremony by Sac and Fox Indians.
The United States Weather Bureau explains that the saying too cold to snow is not literally true. A cyclonic storm brings warm easterly winds and precipitation in the forward part, while cold northwest winds arrive after passage, yet light snow can fall at any subfreezing temperature and heavy snow can occur with very cold air.
About fifty neighbors and friends gathered at the Hamilton residence for a Pasquatae party last Wednesday night. Guests followed a rope through the house to a dark basement with eerie sounds, then enjoyed a treasure hunt, prizes for costumes, candy, apples, and outdoor games. The Hamiltons were praised as fine hosts with a strong turnout of relatives and townspeople including Helen Hamilton and numerous attendees listed by name.
Serum stockpiled at the Iowa state health department center targets winter outbreaks of scarlet fever. Assistant director Dr. E. K. Vaubel says 8,000 cubic centimeters of serum are ready, up from the usual 5,000, sourced from recovered patients. Serum is used for prevention after exposure and treatment after symptoms appear, with minimal reactions. Officials seek more blood donors to extend supplies through the season.
Joan Davidson four year old daughter of Ruthven entered an electric refrigerator during a defrosting operation. The door closed and she remained inside until a visitor opened the door. She was unharmed but narrowly escaped danger.
FOR SALE four Hereford male calves one Angus male calf six pure bred Poland China spring male pigs Wilbur Miller also registered cows and boars need fee basics at farmers prices Also registered neighs and pigs Trial Caltrain lip.
Faller Gatlyts Lorig did some capal work on Woodrow Norton’s oat last week. Mi trust Mrs Jess Smith and others called at O Elswick’s and the B F Wilson home Friday evening. Mrs D W Hertford visited Mrs Jess Smith. Marvin Hertford went to Albia Saturday for a tooth extraction. Jess Smith and family visited the Carl Cloyed home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Gerald Long and son and Mr and Mrs Claud Humphrey visited Mrs Lydia Long and Carlyle Long families Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leon Burrs and Leon spent Monday with Jess Stith’s. Dwight Beasley and Dale Wilkening of Hayesville spent Monday with Mrs Lydia Long.
Louise Rouse, Dorothy and John B L Kenton accompanied the Motavia band to Lovilla on Saturday. Mr. Lewis Rouse and family spent Sunday at Ben Jones's home. Harry Stocker sawed wood this past week. M. J. Kenton of Russell balled at the John Kenton home Sunday. John R. Kenton attended a party at Doris Long's Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffin and son Duane visited R. R. Pennington’s home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs John Dilla directed a class party for eight at the U 8 facility on Sunday afternoon. Guests attended as judging of costumes took place with Oneita Whicker named best dressed and Joan Callen second. Afterward a fashion display and refreshments were served by Mrs Dille.
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