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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
5
Moravia residents rally behind a bank venture led by Basil Cowell Post and Auxiliary. Volunteers canvass funds amid strong business and community backing, aiming to relieve the town’s banking handicap and foster cooperation. Local anecdotes and Armistice Day reflections follow from readers and residents.
Moravia girls defeated Exline 23 to 15 led by Stocker with 11 points while Caster led Exline with 10. Moravia boys edged Exline 26 to 10 with Wilcox tallying 8 points. Parsons suffered a cut. game marked clean, early season success for Moravia High School.
Mr and Mrs Charley Scott of Grand Canyon Arizona arrived Monday evening for a visit with Mrs Scott s aunt Mrs Chas Pabst her uncle John Selby and cousins she had not met before They will also visit relatives in Des Moines Blakesburg and other places in Iowa Mrs Scott left here 46 years ago as a child This is her first visit back here.
The United Brethren church Ladies Aid will host their annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner on November 26. Watch for the menu next week.
Richard Gardner brought a swamp bird exhibit to the Union office last Friday. He caught a bittern, a swamp bird that feeds on fish and frogs and is sometimes called the stake driver due to its loud call.
Attendance is strong at Wesley Chapel revival meetings continuing this week. Pastor Rev. Chas L. Ellis preaches as Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Kocher of Unionville assist with singing. The public is invited to hear the message in song and sermon.
Moravia observes Armistice Day with a school program at 11 o clock headlined by Rev. F C Scott. Students attend, then veterans and families receive a dinner at United Brethren church. Schools close for the afternoon and the band may travel to Albia for a 2 30 Junior College football game.
A hunter named Caren was alive while tracking rabbits near the Gardner place in northeast Moravia. The report notes a rare bird resembling a crane or stork with a long neck observed in the vicinity. No further details on outcome or time are provided.
The Union presents an electrically lighted display case with a clock in the office window. News of the world in pictures will be shown for an indefinite period with daily picture changes. The up-to-the-minute photos have stirred comment during the display period.
CauroneS Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship service at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Juniors will meet Saturday at 1 45 p m. Rev F C Scott pastor.
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 am led by superintendent Birdie Main. Communion at 11 am followed by sermon by Pastor Hastie. Evening preaching at 7:30 pm. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. W. G Hastie, pastor.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. No evening preaching due to revival at Wesley Chapel. Wesley Chapel offers morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening services resume next week at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Chas. L. Ellis.
Teoniam Circuit Fairview Sunday School sessions at 9 a m led by Pearl Hiner. Hilton and Iconium welcome morning worship at 11 45 a m with Wayne Thompson and Ralph Spencer superintendents. Epworth League hour 7 p m. Hilton and Iconium Leagues provide the program and refreshments. Social for all men and boys at Iconium Saturday 7 30 p m. J W Stine pastor, Iconium parsonage contact.
Mo Ravaria Co operative Marketing Association manager C Jones says three car loads of livestock are being sent to the St Louis market today Wednesday.
A program and box supper are planned at Scattersburg School on Friday evening November 13. Everyone is welcome. Ardis Callen, teacher.
The Fuller school will present a program Friday evening November 13 at 7 30 o clock. A pie and candy supper will follow. Dorothea Darby is the teacher.
A program, boxes and a pie supper are planned at Showers school Friday evening November 13. Special magic acts by Trene Main, the teacher, will entertain attendees.
Enon school to present a Thanksgiving program on Thursday evening November 12 at Enon. A pie and candy supper will follow. Everyone is welcome. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Donald Darby is the teacher.
A supper event will be held at Fairview school in Asion township on Friday evening November 29 at 8 o'clock. Faye Hudson is the teacher coordinating the event.
Oehler Bros are making extensive improvements at their oil station on Highway 60. They install modern conveniences and modernize the building. The Irwin Cos office near the Wabash depot was purchased and moved south of the station, then repaired to host the Dinette cafe run by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Beery.
The Moravia Union discusses Washington events and their wide impact on everyday life. The group aims to provide interpretation of National Capital developments for the local community.
Carter Field explains national capital news and the Washington movement. The Moravia banking project seeks a local branch via Iowa Trust & Savings Bank with Legion and Auxiliary support. Community-backed guarantees aim to cover operating costs for one year leading to a self-sustaining Moravia branch.
The local Legion Post invites community men to attend a benefit pitch party at the Legion Home next Tuesday evening. The event aims to raise funds and entertain attendees with a social gathering hosted by the post.
Attorney C. E. Miller of Albia was elected president of the Iowa Association of School Boards at the Des Moines meeting. Other officers are A. E. Atchison and Mrs. E. C. Smith. About 60 school board members attended the session tied to the Iowa State Teachers' association. Ralph Kiplinger spoke as Nebraska association president. Agnes Samuelson also appeared.
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