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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
3
Clarence Bockes of Conrad wins the Tow a corn husking title with a net load of 2263.5 pounds in 80 minutes. The article also notes humorous and eclectic vignettes on optics, insects, and radio humor from Des Moines and state teachers convention.
The Co-Operative Marketing Association will dispatch a truck load of hugs to the Chicago market today, signaling a warm batch of shipments aimed at brightening the midwest trade route and boosting regional goodwill.
The November gathering of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church convened at Mrs. William Gardner's home on November 16. Members studied the interdenominational yearbook Eastern Women Today and Tomorrow with the topic New Freedom for Orientals through Education. The program touched on reforms and suffrage in Asia, noting changes in India, China, and Japan. A plate luncheon followed the study session with Mrs. C. Gardner assisting.
Adolph Weinberg age 61 of Augusta Illinois, brother of Mrs B A Reich Moravia, was fatally wounded during an attempted holdup at Farmers Supply Store on Friday evening October 27. He died next day at 4 30 pm. His son Henry aided him as three unmasked bandits entered. Weinberg ordered the dog to attack. the dog did not respond. The duo were forced to the rear while bandits threatened them. A struggle over a cash register and a gun led to Weinberg being shot twice, fatal hit near the spine. Henry recovered a bandit’s gun, the robbers fled, and Adolph, though wounded, walked to hospital.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Glick and son Jack hosted a turkey dinner in Buckeye Arizona on Sunday October 29 honoring Mrs Glicks birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Spencer Wilson and daughters Miriam and Martha Mr and Mrs Lew Bristol also of Buckeye and Mr and Mrs Laverne Davis of San Diego California. All departed late wishing many more happy birthdays.
Kingery Shoe Hospital moves this week to the former council room in the M. P. Main block from the Harn building, signaling a new location for its services. The change places the shop in a central downtown site, with customers urged to note the address for future visits.
Notice of a pie and box supper at Elmora school three miles northeast of Moravia on Friday November 10 with a program and candy. Ronald Darby teacher welcomes all. Earl Smithburg Chariton and Pearl Smithburg Chicago visit. John Smithburg visited Spareote home on Sunday.
Moravia High School won four games in a week on their home court defeating Unionville in two hard fought games, and sweeping Rathbun in a doubleheader. Girls won 14 12 at Unionville while the Moravia boys edged a rough 18 11 victory. Rathbun games saw mixed results as Moravia led early only to be overtaken late. Captain Leo Kuster sparked a late rally for a 25 15 win.
Sunday dinner guests at the Chas Coffin home included Clifford Lovell and daughters Dorothy Joan Rosalee and Charlotte and son Junior of Galesburg Illinois Mr and Mrs George Brain Mr and Mrs Bruce Jones and daughters Prudence and Patricia of Unionville Mr and Mrs James Wright Mrs Emma Lavell and Mrs Chas Coffin and daughter Mary
Regular meeting announced for Tuesday evening November lath at 7 o'clock. All members urged to attend promptly to finish by 8 o'clock for the high school operetta. Mrs Effie Gollyber is W M with Mrs Mildred Bishop as secretary.
Moravia High School girls glee club directed by Misa Caroline Luke presents The Feat of the Red Corn next Tuesday at 8 in the school gym. Cast includes Beulah Bishop Margis Brake Gertrude Green Dorothy Wilson Wilma Van Zante Allegra Smith Wanda Jones Annabeth Keemer Vern Morris Betty Bishop Eloise Easter Ruth Johnson Otha Lee Duvall Florene Perry Madge Duvall Maxine Duvall Evelyn Stauber Dorothy Rhee Juanita Underwood Jackie Winslet Wilda Hiatt Cheree Dyphon Iris Hopkins Rubye Katt Josephine Scott Maxine Tisue Rosalie Beaty Bernadine Bishop Margaret Ward Mary Catherine Veach. Harriett Lee Mainy is the accompanist. Special music by Jimmie Albert and the high school boys quartet Rudolph Pence Albert Turner Harold Hawk and Hiatt Selby.
Odd crop of giant turnips dominates Union office as W S Creech, J T Hiatt and others bring in monstrous specimens. Hiatt’s 7 pounds 3 ounce “great granddaddy” hints at a 160 bushel crop from an old fence row. Other freaks include tops growing from the root and four stalks fused together.
Mr and Mrs Von Tracy entertained guests at a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Carl Miltenberger and son of Montezuma, Mr and Mrs J F Albert and children, and Mrs Olive Miltenberger attending.
Armistice Day observance in Moravia scheduled for Sunday at 11 in the Methodist church auditorium. Three churches unite for a union service with program including music, scripture, prayers, silence, lectures on war costs, and choral and band numbers. Veterans and Legion Auxiliary to meet at 10:30 to march in.
Mrs Louise Oehler entertained Kensington members at her home on Thursday October 18 teaching common etiquette mistakes and demonstrating table setting for a family luncheon. Mrs H H Pabst read minutes from the club’s early history. The following week a rock party with members husbands and guests ended with a dainty luncheon.
Rebekah Odd Fellow members and families enjoyed an evening at their hall on Tuesday with Rook among the popular games. Refreshments were served at the close of the event.
Hedge College School hosts a pie and candy social on Tuesday evening November 14. Mrs Gretchen Luse, teacher, invites all, promising welcoming hospitality and community fellowship.
The menu lists chicken with fig, mashed potatoes, sweet potato scalloped dishes, pineapple salad, ginger bread, and whipped cream. Portions include avocado? and a note on savory sides. The observant diner can expect a classic, fruit-forward poultry supper with dessert.
Moravia High School boys meet Mystle in the first round Thursday at 9 PM while the Moravia girls face Cincinnati Centerville winner Friday at 8 PM in the Appandage county tournament at Centervilla gym. If victorious, both Moravia squads advance to finals Saturday night.
Funeral services were held at the Moravia Methodist church for James Elswick who died November 3 1933 at age 86. He lived in the area many years and was active in church work including organizing Sunday Schools and serving as superintendent. He was born January 9 1844 in Davis County Indiana and survived by siblings and a daughter Bertha who died in 1929. Interment was in the Selection cemetery.
George Rice, son of J H Rice of Moravia, died suddenly near Albin after his car struck a mailbox and veered into a ditch. He was found semi conscious and died around six o'clock with no known alcohol issue. an inquest was planned. Funeral services were set for Thursday at 2 PM at Miller Funeral Home Centerville with burial in Mornyla cemetery.
The Moravia Public School Band plans its annual formal concert the week before Christmas. Director Dale Carls aims to enter the state music contest next spring, in both concert and marching divisions, while securing better instruments. He bought a sousaphone, bass drum, and cymbals at a Des Moines teachers convention, funded by the band treasury.
A family gathering at J. R. Cullen bone in Huntington Park California honors cousin Dr Gary Shaffer. Attendees include Dr Carl Shafer and twin Cal from Huntington. P M Shaffer and wife from Des Moines. Russ Welly and daughter Bonnie. Isaac Streepy and Larry. L E Lise and Enid. M E McDanel with grandsons Robert Wayne and Trenton. H E Glick. Mrs Harry Van Antwerp and sons Doe Curtis and Fern. Bill Monroe and Jimmie of Albia. J R Callen Edile Rebu Ardis Glee Dule.
Farm Bureau ladies gathered at Mrs H E Glick home for a meeting with 32 ladies and children present. The event featured a lesson on gift suggestions led by Mrs Warren Duvall with assistance from Mrs Titman Gardner and Mrs Chas Coffin. A cooperative dinner concluded the pleasant occasion.
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