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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
3
The UB invites worshippers to Bible study at 9 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon on a vital theme. Evening service at 7 p.m. combines Christian Endeavor and church activities with an engaging program led by pastor A. Fisher.
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 9? The message lists a 16 a.m. Bible School, communion, a sermon at 11 a.m. on What must a man do to be saved, junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups in the evening, and a 7:30 p.m. sermon The Two Views of Life. Choir practice and the November social are planned for Wednesday. Union Thanksgiving services are set for Thursday evening with Rev. Fisher of the U B Church delivering the sermon.
Sunday notes list hours for Sunday School at 9 46 a m preaching at 11 a m under Woman's Home Missionary Society, Epworth League at 4 40 p m, preaching at 7 30 p m with Rev Fisher, bank offering after service, midweek prayer meeting, choir rehearsal, and an upcoming Men’s Bazaar and Supper on Thursday Nov 20 with Baspar at 2 p m and supper at 6 30 p m. W H M S to meet Nov 29 at 2 90 p m. Wesley Chapel services at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m.
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with choir music, baptism and reception for joiners, pastor message, young people 7 p m led by Kenneth Free. Evening service 7 80 p m, Boy Scouts social Saturday 7 80 p m to 9 50 p m then meeting 7 p m. Weekly prayer 7 p m Wednesday, Father and Son Banquet December bth at Christian church. Fairview 9 a m worship, 9 46 a m Sunday School, Epworth League 7 30 p m Tuesday, After League moving pictures led by Miss Lola Boyer. Miss Lucille Burns praised meeting last Tuesday. Hilton morning worship 10 a m, Sunday School 11 a m, Ladies Aid Thursday November 18 all day. Bazaar and chicken dinner Friday November 21. First quarterly meeting November 22 at 2 30 p m. Rev W J Todd will preach Hilton November 22, revival begins November 17 led by J W Zerbe.
Helen Main delivered the evening sermon at the United Brethren Church in Moravia on Sunday. A large audience praised her sermon, and the congregation voted to recommend Mina Main for admission to the United Brethren Conference after she completes planned college study.
Frank M. Dodd died at his Moravia home on November 9 1930 after burns from a bonfire he started. Born March 20 1848 in Indiana he lived in Appanoose County since age two, served as Moravia mayor and council member, and was a longtime Odd Fellow. Eight children twenty two grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church November 11 with burial in Moravia Cemetery. Card of Thanks from family notes appreciation.
The menu features M. E. Friday dinner options including Roger Pork with brown gravy. Side dishes include mashed potatoes puréed, mashed potatoes, fresh pickles, baked beans, carrot pineapple salad, bread with butter and jelly.
Community notice for a box supper at the Darby School on Thursday evening November 20. Also mentions Noorden Slavin a University of Iowa student who joined the University Band to Milwaukee for the Iowa Marquette football game, with a brief update that Noor den mre reported a wonderful trip and a Chicago layover on the return Sunday.
The Forn Tudor owned by Dr. T. Blagin stolen from in front of St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Tuesday evening last week was found abandoned in south Centerville late Wednesday afternoon. Car damaged minor with a bumped rear end and a new tail light needed.
A Moravia deal closed Saturday saw A Q Roberts swap the Roberts Motor Co garage for a cafe in Indianola Iowa Fred Delahoyd of Indianola becomes proprietor of the Moravia garage Roberts had run the Ford garage here for months during which time he and his family made friends who will miss them as they depart for their new home earlier this week
Appanoose County Ministerial Association met at Moravia M E Church on Monday afternoon and evening. Rev Trimble Rev L D Eaton and Rev S A Wisher spoke on Peace. Lunch at 5 30 served by church ladies. Evening service drew many locals. Music by Second Baptist Centerville choir. Rev L J Lanning gave a patriotic address.
The Christian Church at Sconium filled for Sunday evening services of the Union revival campaign with extra seats needed and many turned away after 7 p.m. The meeting reported 24 conversions and a strong church uplift. 816 attended the Sunday School, the largest so far, over four Sundays totaling 067 st Sunday School. The Linds earned praise for their methods and will start a meeting in Cincinnati Iowa on Sunday November 14 after a rest at Queen City Missouri. Baptisms by immersion occurred Sunday evening officiated by Rev Matsler and Rev Zerbe, with Mr and Mrs Ray Hillyard of Centerville visiting Moravis. Tuesday evening,
Armistice Day observances at Moravia’s school building drew a large crowd as Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion hosted the event. The program featured patriotic songs, remarks by Charles E. Miller and G. T. Harn, musical selections by Tom Simpaan, a community sale review, and the burning of the mortgage to fund post maintenance.
Moravia mayor urges all citizens to support the annual Red Cross Roll Call between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving. He cites the Appanoose County chapter, the Red Cross nationwide disaster relief role, and the organization’s 60 years of service, encouraging generous response within means.
John Ochis Foster born October 6 1903 near Moravia Iowa died November 9 1930 at Rockford Iowa age 27 years one month and three days. He married Rissa Cridkleba ugh July 26 1928. Survived by wife parents Olen Foster Ota Mericle Ocie Wren Ona Eaton and three sisters. Funeral at Main Station Church November 14 Rev Rowe officiating. Interment at Palview Cemetery.
Announcement for the annual M. E. Church bazaar and supper to be held on Thursday November 20. The notice asks readers to remember last year and tell friends about the event.
Notice states the O. EB. held a meeting on Thursday evening November 13 for initiation. Visiting over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Saved with relatives in Moulton.
The 238rd Lynch Declamatory Contest will be held at the Moravia school gymnasium Friday evening this week. Fifteen contestants will appear across oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions. The Boys and Girls Glee Clubs will sing before and after the events.
Mr and Mrs P S Hiatt celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Moravia with seventy two relatives and friends. A noon dinner, mixed bouquet from their son and daughter and a long list of attendees marked the surprise observance. The couple were married November 10 1880 at the Scott home south of Moravia and lived in Hiattville before settling in Moravia then Wyoming, with later moves and varied work before retirement.
At the North Side Cafe in Ottumwa Jim Davis of Clingman Motor Co drew a 46 caliber army pistol on Frank Swaim during a dispute over a $1 payment for an auto phonograph. McFatridge disarmed him. Davis was taken to Centerville and released on bond awaiting trial. The weapon was loaded. the magazine was full. Davis, about 23, had recently joined the company and lacked a permit.
A county meeting of the Legion Auxiliary is being held in Moravia today. The program includes a noon dinner at the U B Church and an afternoon meeting at the Post Home.
Resolutions honor W L Jones a long time member and friend of Hall of Moravia Lodge No 510. The lodge expresses sympathy to his family and notes his cheerful disposition and faithful membership. It calls for charter dropped for thirty days, copies to minutes and family, and publication in Moravia Union. Composed by Geo B Johnson H D Tisuv and W E Donovan.
Moravia Lodge No 610 10 C F passes resolutions drape charter for thirty days in memory of Brother Dodd. Copy sent to bereaved wife and family and spread on minutes and Moravia Union. Committee members report visiting Moravia Monday evening with Moulton guests George Moore present.
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