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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
3
A discussion of voters across parties weighing issues from the New Deal to liquor laws, noting broad perspectives beyond party loyalty. Des Moines Chicago liquor scenes and a college football homecoming highlight social contrasts and concerns about public behavior and mass entertainment.
National Education Week is observed nationwide with focus on public schools. Moravia Supt Young invites patrons and friends to visit local school classes during the week to observe the work and problems of public education.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a Monday program at their hall with the Odd Fellow band of children, readings, a vocal solo, and a home talent play Mrs Firkine Visitors. The event drew many members, families, and guests then games and refreshments followed. It is planned to hold monthly entertainments through the winter.
The Lynch declamatory contest will be held Friday evening Nov 16 with fourteen entrants. Sponsor Dr Lynch spoke Oct 26 outlining rules and reasons for the event. Entries include Ruth Johnson The Supreme Menace Floriene Perry Ropes Wilma Van Zante What the Constitution Should Mean to an American Citizen Rosalie Beaty Teron of the Rose Garden Barbara McCumber White Lace Agnes Stangsberry Strongheart Evelyn Stauber Wheels of Time Jerry Ham Wendell Cloyed The Old Old Champs Dyphon Dedicating the Cuxville Gas Station Eloise Easter Ma at the Races Clark McKern At the Swimming Pool Burdell Roberts Wider Please Story
The Moravia school band directed by Melvin Betterly delivered a splendid marching show at Albia last Friday with Rex Firkina as drum major. The group performed from the bandstand and Moravia attendees watched Albia win 18 to 10 against Bloomfield.
Regular meeting set for Tuesday evening November 18. Bring covered dish and sandwiches. Supper at seven. Husbands of members invited. A short Grand Chapter report will be given. Social hour follows with over 60,000 attendees noted at the event.
The Moravia Union extends a welcome to readers newly added in recent weeks. The publishers promise continued best efforts to deliver a paper readers can enjoy.
The Moravia nursery school, to be housed in the Moravia Public School building, is nearly approved and may begin next Monday at 9 a.m. Superintendent Wm. H. Young asks parents to accompany pupils. The 12 week FERA project uses federal funds for teachers and a nurse, with Miss Mary Zerbe in charge and a nurse to be chosen to split time between Moulton and Moravia.
The Legion and Auxiliary held a Hallowe'en party at the Post Home on Wednesday evening of last week. Attendance was not large. Cards provided the amusement, and doughnuts and coffee were served by the committee.
The W. F. M. 5 of the M. E. church met at Mrs. Cameron's home Tuesday evening. Devotions on stewardship were led by Mr. Zerbe, with Mrs. Binmenstock recounting a stewardship tale by candlelight. Miss Cameron provided music and Mrs. Carter presented on New Opportunities in Japan noting only one Christian in every two hundred and the need for more missionaries. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Miltenberger.
A roof fire at Mrs J J Hicks home on Wabash avenue Friday evening was extinguished quickly. Passersby notified the fire department which arrived and saved the building with only minor damage. Mrs Luely Hudgens, bedridden in the Hicks home, was not awakened until danger had passed. The small Masonic lodge hosted the ADP Proficiency club, composed of Masonic lodges from Appanoone and Davis counties, meeting monthly with rotating lodge hosts.
Through deep gratitude we thank neighbors and friends and especially the fire brigade for their prompt and efficient work in quenching our roof blaze last Friday. No Mrs J J Hicks.
Armistice Day observance in Moravia features a 11 o'clock service at the Methodist church. Beat Cowell Post of the American Legion sponsors the program, with Rev. W. G. Lagle delivering the address. Music by the high school girls glee club and sextet. Ex-service men and Auxiliary members urged to assemble at the Legion Hall before proceeding to the church.
The final Republican rally in Taylor township drew a large turnout despite rain at the Community Building last Saturday. The Jumping June Bugs entertained for a half hour before candidates spoke, including Mia S. Hiei and Berry Halden who delivered notable addresses supporting the party. A Centerville delegation attended the meeting.
The menu lists boiled beer and cabbage with scalloped potatoes creamed squad noodles pineapple carrot salad cottage cheese corn bread pickles and pie. Mrs W C Livin is reported quite 40 at her Moravia home.
United Brethren revival meetings begin Sunday evening November 11 at 7 30 led by Rev G E McCanon Albia pastor. The evangelist with proven revival success will preach God s truth in the power of salvation inviting all to join in praying for blessings and closer spiritual walk with God. W T Boston pastor.
The Father and Son banquet program at United Brethren Church for Thursday evening November 18 features song and prayer. Fathers urged to renew parental obligations with a sequence of readings and musical pieces including That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine and That Little Boy of Mine, plus addresses by Rev Donahoo and Rev Windsor.
Halowe'en night in Morevia was unusually quiet with minimal property damage. Some pranks occurred and soap streaks appeared on windows. officers stayed vigilant and largely prevented harm to businesses.
Announcements show the marriage of Miss Irene Fix to Dr William Olson of Ottumwa set for Saturday October 27 in Burlington. The event marks a union between a local bride and a physician with ties to Ottumwa.
A program and candy supper will be held at New Hope School on Wednesday November 14 at 8 o clock. Everyone is invited. Evelyn Hiatt teacher.
The menu lists Vegetable Stew Pricasseed Chicken Mashed Potatoes Turnips Cottage Cheese Creamed Slow Hot Biscuits Upside Down Cherry and Peach Cake Jelly Butter Bread Coffee Gravy. A hearty sequence of savory dishes and dessert items prepared for the Friday dinner.
Iowa nationwide results show Democrats sweeping state offices and majorities in Congress, with Taylor Township as a Republican stronghold voting for every Republican candidate. County totals show mixed outcomes, including Democratic wins in Appanoose County and a variety of local races.
J H Lathrop longtime Moravia resident died at his home Tuesday afternoon after months of illness. He was 85, born August 8 1934, known as Doc by friends. He once practiced medicine and later ran a drug business in Moravia and painted in retirement. Survived by wife Emma Hough and two children Grover Lathrop Des Moines Maude Harrin Cleveland. Funeral plans not announced.
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