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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
5
The Moravia season opener is teased with teams and coaches hoping for improved punctuality at start times. A reprinted 1898 Centerville Moravia football score notes Moravia’s 14 to 4 win and lists key players. The piece also mentions a national corn busking contest and local school figures, finishing with holiday season questions.
The Appanoose Davis counties Masonic Freemasons will meet in Moravia on Wednesday evening November 20th. All Masons are cordially invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Ostergren relocate to Phoenix Arizona with their family. Ostergren has served in the United States Navy for several years and plans to pursue new opportunities in the area amid personal and civic transitions.
A number of persons are known to have taken articles from the former bakery building including books, dishes, clothing and tools. The incident occurred one Saturday or Sunday. Individuals named include A. G. Mabgn, Mr. Jere Lasier Brain, and Mr. B. Winaler. They were in lows City near Sato Min fou hp home. Looting reported with various items missing.
Mr and Mrs J B Kinion celebrated their golden wedding on Friday November 8 in Moravia with a noon dinner for 18 relatives and friends Open house drew 42 guests in the afternoon and a serenade at 7 pm with music and songs. Rex Kinion attended with wife and son Wayne and their presence marked the occasion. The couple has lived near Centerville and Moravia most of their lives, with one son Rex and his family in Drakesville Iowa. Both longtime Methodists and Ionic Lodge members their life story reflects a steady carpenter trade and community involvement.
The United Brethren Church Moravia unit completes work on the year books. Rev F C Scott secretary and Moravia U B Church pastor compiled the material for publication and the books are now being distributed to charges.
Rural teachers institutes continued in Appanoose County with the fourth session at Moravia Public School. County Superintendent McCracken led sessions with teachers from Taylor Township and nearby areas. Prodesper Moeler of Dow's Teachers College demonstrated project based methods for reading geography and history. Mina Katharine Hiatt of Maple Grove Rural School presented demonstration work. The day concluded with a round table discussion.
Mrs. Alta Chambers and Mrs. Jennie Johnson, on behalf of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church, presented an angel food cake to Mr. and Mrs. Kinson in appreciation of their church work. A Sunday dinner brought eight attendees who could not join Friday. Several friends offered gifts and greetings, with special notes from Wm. M. Chisom of Durkee Training Institute and Antiquity Lodge No. te.
Roy Ellison was re elected chairman of the Monroe township Farm Bureau at a Friday night meeting in Hifton Hall. Lewis Rouse was chosen secretary treasurer.
Armistice Day on November 11 1935 was observed in Moravia with a program at the schoolhouse 114. The local American Legion post led the colors to the gym filled by students and adults. Rev Chas J Ellis of the Moravia Methodist Episcopal church gave the main address on Peace and the need to follow Jesus teachings. Post Chaplain W G Lagle spoke briefly. The program included the school and band selections, a baritone solo by Donald Kaster, and glee club numbers directed by Melvin Betterly and Cram Gould. Rev F C Scott offered the invocation and Benediction.
Rev Chaz L Ellis of Moravia Methodist church will travel to Centerville this evening to speak to CCC camp boys and will be their dinner guest.
Moravia Union records indicate the Goeldners have moved from Brooklyn to Nevada Iowa and seek to receive their Moravia Union. Manager Goeldner is described as a pee club agent with prior role as superintendent.
Night school sessions this week cover Care during lambing and getting lambs to market. Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:30 feature lectures on lambing troubles and early market readiness. Attendance grows and interest remains high.
A homemaking meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 18 at 7 30 o clock in the homemaking TAO.
Henry Sytema advertises a public sale of livestock and farm equipment to be held at his farm next Tuesday November 19 starting at 11 o clock. About 150 head of livestock will be offered.
Jack McDonough, son of Mr and Mrs Rollo McDonough, is recovering from a .22 rifle wound to the left leg after a gun in his grandfather Fred Buckmaster’s hands discharged. The bullet ricocheted and lodged in a wall after entering his leg. he was treated at Centerville hospital and is expected to walk with crutches soon and return to school next week.
D W Gladfelder, 73, died about 7:30 Tuesday morning at a Mt Pleasant hospital after a period of declining health. He lived near Main Station southwest of Moravia and was widely known. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 PM at Fairview Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Roy Brooks Automotive announces relocation from Moravia to Albia this week. Brooks has long sold Dodge and Plymouth vehicles in a wide region and will retain the agency at the Albia location. Mrs. Brooks, previously his office clerk, is expected to continue in that role.
Moravia Chapter O. E. S. honored their post matrons and past patrons at Tuesday evening’s regular meeting. The honorees assumed officers’ stations for the night. Refreshments were served after the session.
The Co-Operative Marketing Association sent one carload of hogs and cattle to the St Louis market Tuesday. Ora Powell of Udell accompanied the shipment.
The Master Builders class of the Christian church will hold a candy and bake sale at the Chag Laws Creamery Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wm Young were in Ottumwa Saturday.
Moravia Public School officials announce the opening basketball game next Tuesday with Rathbun. Rural eighth graders are admitted free. obtain tickets by mail or at box office with a written notice listing name, address, and school. Names must be on file with Supt. Young for future events.
Dwight Smith 18, of Unionville, died at St. Joseph's hospital Centerville from injuries after a Saturday crash on highway 3 west of West Grove. Others injured were Pearly Strunk and H. R. Strunk of Fremont, A C Jones and family, and Gertie Valentine of Ft. Madison. Smith farmed with his father Clyde Smith. survivors include six sisters and one brother. Funeral set at Unionville Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Smith directing.
Mrs. W. T. Van Dorin marked her 714th birthday on November 9 with a large family gathering. Relatives and friends, including Eva Nowells Mary Curl and Clyde McKern families, joined for a big dinner in the dining room and presented gifts. George Curl and his son traveled from Glasgow Iowa to attend before returning Tuesday morning.
The Darby youths’ performance Let Toby Do It will be staged at Brush school on Tuesday evening November 19 at 7 30 in connection with a box supper. Admission is free for ladies with boxes and for children under 12, and 10 cents for all others. Mrs Zell Callen hosted the Past Matrons club with a social afternoon and lunch.
Moravia and Rathbun High Schools prepare for a season opener at Moravia gym. Rathbun’s boys boast an 8-0 record at 296-92 and are favored to win the Appanoose County championship. Moravia counters with five lettermen and a hungry lineup as coach Barghahn’s squad aims for an opening setback.
Miss Doris Schneider and Dale Schreiner spent the weekend in Sidney Iowa for the wedding of Frederick Schneider to Elizabeth Laird. Mr. Schneider serves as county agent of Fremont county. Mrs. Mary Hopkinson and Mrs. J H Schreiner joined them to Shenandoah to visit friends and relatives.
Foster school hosts a program and box social on Friday evening November 16 with special music and other acts. Lula R. Tillmont, teacher, promotes the event.
The menu lists Southern style chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy escalloped corn noodles with gingerbread and whipped cream coffee is also offered.
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