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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
2
Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Birdie Main, Communion at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Rev Hastie of Albin. No Bible study during U B church meetings.
The United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with M. A. John Son as superintendent. Morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., and evening service at 7:30. Rev. Mac Canon will deliver an evangelistic message. Afternoon prayer meetings at 2, site announced each evening. Don’t miss the annual Thanksgiving Dinner led by Minister W. T. Boston.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Lyle Beery. divine worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor and a cornets act by Beulah Bishop. Epworth League meetings at 6:30 p m. no evening service. Women’s group meets Wednesday. pastor to meet men after morning service to plan a Men’s Supper and Bazaar for Thursday. Quarterly Conference held November 1 at 8 p.m.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Miss Mayme Callen as superintendent and a Young Peoples meeting at the Christian church led by Miss Grace Services at the Christian church.
Rev Con der will preach at mid week services and a Saturday evening service. Harvest Home Sunday speech by Mrs Ellsworth Richardson on Nov 26. Boy Scout troop anniversary on Nov 24. First Quarterly conference Nov 19 at 2 p m in Moravia Appanoose Monroe Epi worth League Rally Nov 26. Fairview and Hilton Sunday Schools 9 and 10 a m. Epworth League and Young Peoples choir with W O T A program. Ladies Aid events Thursday all day at various locations. J W Zerbe minister invites those without a church home to attend the area churches.
The No. 9 M. E. Sunday School class hosted a party at Mrs. W. T. VanDorin's home last Friday night for her birthday. A program and refreshments followed, with Rev. Behrens and many couples in attendance.
Resolutions of respect from Moravia Iowa chapter 94 honor Minnie Hicks a long time member of about thirty years. The document notes her Christian life and readiness for the summons, and expresses condolences to her sister and relatives. A copy is to be shared with the Moravia Union for publication and entered in minute books. A committee listing is included.
Centerville and nearby towns see a flurry of visits and social stops as Mr. and Mrs. Hicks host callers, Vexs Hiatt visits from Missouri, and many others travel to Des Moines Ottumwa Waterloo and Worthington. The 20th Century club met at Stella Carter’s home while farm bureau and Legion events unfold across Moravia Montesuma and Keokuk.
A community gathering at the M. P. Main home in Moravia on Sunday November 11 held a cooperative dinner honoring the anniversaries of Mrs. M. P. Main and Guss Tis. Attendees included several families from Albla Crestor Good Ties and more, with plans for a follow up Rug Making lesson at the R. E. Luse home. The U S church W M A group met at Mrs. Grace Main's home where Margaret Callen led a Christ Our Companion lesson followed by a social hour and lunch.
The O B9 chapter held a cooperative supper and social hour at Mason ic hall Tuesday with members and visitors. The event honored Thas Laws on his 50th birthday, celebrated with a noon dinner and a cake baked by Mrs. Lawn. The afternoon featured music and visiting, aided by attendees including Ruby Wineler from Centerville and other locals.
A fragmented local social roundup lists Edd Rumley and Harry Rumley visiting Centerville, with multiple Rumley and Moffatt family members in Unionville Moravia and Ottumwa. Quilting at Carl Caffin home and visits to Perry Miller, Cox, Hiatt, Wilson, and Cox households are noted among neighbors and relatives.
Monday morning in Urbana reports charming weather for this time of year. Roy Mancer and his wife visited relatives in Foster. Willard Coghegen and his wife from Blakesburg spent the weekend at the Marshal Darby home. Cury McGoy and family attended the Hicks funeral in Moravia. Edd Robinson and family had a Sunday spat with relatives. Mildred Ludwick and Mrs Jim Leach were business callers in Blakesburg. Frank Hawk and Nate Wilson with their wives from Moravia visited the Harrison home in Fos inon and son who expect to spend the winter in Davenport. Madame Fisher of Blakesburg attended the Hicks fus-
Mrs Clara Massmex and Mrs Ligyd appear in a short society note describing a community display or chart activity at the Bee Hammond home. The item mentions two women and a local gathering, with no further context or dates provided.
Charles V. Michener, former Moravian schools superintendent, wins Filmore County auditor post in the recent nonpartisan Minnesota election. Officials serve four years. Michener to assume office in January 1936.
Sunday November 11 a family dinner was held at the home of Mrs Lloyd McCrory in Moravia honoring her daughter Mrs Laura Smith of Watertown SD Those present included Mrs Lloyd McCrory Mrs Laura Smith Mr and Mrs Barry McCrory and family Mr and Mrs William McCrory and family Mr and Mrs Joe McCrory Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Marion McCrory and Cleo Barnes Mr and Mrs Charley Far and Nina Mae Thompson Bloomfield Mr and Mrs Paul Coffting Mrs Sarah A Teague Mr and Mrs Ed Eaton and son Billy Rufus Looney Ottumwa
J H Lathrop born New London Iowa August 8 1849 died Moravia Iowa November 8 1994 at 85.2. He practiced medicine in Jinebury and studied at St Louis University of Medicine. Survived by wife Emma Hough two children Grover and Mrs Harris two grandchildren. Funeral held United Brethren church Pridey November 9 with Rev W T Boston and others. interment Moravia cemetery. Card of thanks notes appreciation for neighbors and subscribers.
District Court in Appanvoss County Iowa hears the case filed to admit the last will and testament of Minnie A Hicks to probate. The hearing date is set for final proof on December 1, 1924, with interested parties invited to appear and contest. Clerk Howard Evans and Deputy Hazel Anderson oversee proceedings with notices dated November 15, 22, 28.
Miss Evelyn Shepard of Gilbert Iowa says a wedding announcement in The Union caused embarrassment by misidentifying her as Evelyn Shepard a former Moravia schools instructor. The Union received the notice from Moravia friends who believed it authentic and publishes this correction.
Mrs Dorin of Moravia marked her birthday with family and friends on Friday November 9. R S Charity of Mystic Mary Claster visited and helped. Sunday School class members surprised with baskets for a birthday dinner. A large gathering of nephews nieces and relatives from Centerville Albia and nearby towns joined in the celebration. Freddie announced her birthday on the radio at noon.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a 93-year-old and a groom with weight factors, but details are unclear. The readable bits reference ages, a wedding, and unspecified measurements. Further context is needed to produce a proper headline and summary.
A social gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F Dotson to honor ee Laughter, enroute to Long Beach for joiner. Attendees included numerous local families and relatives listed, with afternoon callers visiting the Union office for news items.
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