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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
3
A humorous overheard chat from Moravia high girls glee club on gum in school and faculty reactions. Observations cover cosmetics progression from freshmen to seniors, with light notes on faculty, local social life, and a stray quip about a radio ad and Russian trade matters.
The item notes expected unseasonable conditions with hay likely to be out by Christmas. Dorothy Wilson reported near-ripe strawberries from a Moravia patch on the C. C. Jones property and hinted at more berries. Emma Miller of Udell route one sent in a small bud and mock orange blossoms ready to pop, signaling early spring indicators.
More than 100 Moravia public school pupils faculty members and PTA friends attended a Unionville meeting Monday night. Unionville president Myrtle Harrington opened with business. Melvin Hetterly led the M P S band and Wm S Young spoke on PTA activities. Acts included cello and saxophone solos, a dramatization, and a talk on vocational agriculture. Popcorn balls and candy were served.
Clyde Wilson son of N Wilson of Moravia was reelected as a Representative in the Arizona Legislature at the November 6 election. He won with a substantial majority over his Republican opponent. Wilson is an attorney at Buckeye, Arizona, and had a notable showing in the campaign.
W Wedeworth formerly a Hiattaville dairy man died at the RB M Boyer home in Centerville at six o clock Sunday morning one day before his seventy third birthday after over two years illness. He is survived by his wife and ten grandchildren with children Leon Centerville Mrs Cly Plumer Colfax Mrs Hen Willians Moravia Mrs John Taylor Grand River and Dewey Wedeworth Colfax. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Grand River with burial there short services were held at the Boyer home prior to departures.
The Iconium Boy Scout troop marks five years with a program on Nov 24 honoring twelve members who have stayed since founding. The group, led by Scoutmaster B F Whitehead, ranges 17 to 28 in enrollment, includes four Tenderfoot to eight Star Scouts, and features farm boys from within five miles of Iconium attending four high schools.
Moravia residents Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hiatt marked sixty four years of marriage on Saturday November 10. No special celebration was planned due to Mr. Hiatt's ill health. Mrs. William Vinzant and Mrs. Harley Vinzant of Centerville along with neighbors visited them while his condition remained about the same.
About 85 men and boys gathered at United Brethren church for a father and son banquet. Fathers with sons paired for supper, teachers guests matched with veterans, then a program led by Rev. Boston. Menu featured creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, perfection salads, pickled beets, jelly, pie, and coffee.
A historical notice lists former troop committee chairs L H Prigbe now in Albia and Jay Argo and Jay Mamamen who left last March. The current committee includes Jake Pirkins BC Whitehead Carl Shawn and Coulson with the troop on record.
Minnie A. Hicks aged 63, twin sister of Mrs. H. H. Pabst, died in her Moravia home likely from heart trouble after midnight. Born February 8, 1871, she lived with family, moved between Unionville and Moravia, and was a longtime Baptist member and Eastern Star. Funeral services were held at the Moravia M E Church with interment in Eaton cemetery.
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance after the death of Miya Minnie Hicks. Appreciation extends to those who sent floral offerings. Mrs. H. E. Watts and My. Watts visited with daughter Mrs Earl Brain and family at Hedrick.
Rollie Carter and Albert Brain raised a notable litter of Red Jersey pigs on the Brain farm during a drought year. The litter farrowed around April 1 and, when sold on November 15, weighed 2115 pounds. They were fed only corn and a little milk.
The 27th annual Lynch Declamatory contest will be held Friday evening at 7:45 at Moravian Public School. Dr Lynch sponsors to foster public speaking in high school pupils. medals go to class winners judged by three judges. The program includes Instrumental Ensemble, Oratorical pieces by Roth Johnson, Floriene Perry, Wilma Van Zante, and a Boys Glee Club segment.
The Moravis nursery school opening scheduled for Monday has been postponed. Miss Mary Zerbe, named teacher, is detained in California as a material witness in a lawsuit from a July automobile streetcar collision. Substitute teacher may be used. a new opening date will be announced.
Armistice Day was observed in Moravia on Sunday November 11 with a program at the Methodist church. Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion sponsored the event which opened with the placing of colors by World War veterans. The audience sang America followed by prayers and music performed by local students and church choirs. Rev Walter Lagie delivered the sermon under the theme Purpose and urged turning the armistice into a lasting peace.
Post election market shows stronger real estate values with Roy Sharp estate tracts of 370 acres sold by administrator C M McFatridge at the farm. A Cenerville public sale Tuesday saw renewed bidding with prices about one percent higher than the initial sale. Forest Hiatt Theo Thompson and Minnie R Sharp are named in the bidding.
Showers school hosts a two act play Pi rates and Pearls and a box and candy supper on Friday night November 16. Special music at 8 o clock. Everyone invited with no admission. Vera Boshuk is the teacher in charge.
A program and candy event will be held at Coulson School located at 7330 Team Avenue. Agnes Richardson is listed as the teacher overseeing the event.
Interest in revival meetings at the U B Church increases each evening with heart searching messages. Tonight’s theme is A Traitor in the Camp with special music and uplifting song service. Attend at 7:86 to join in singing and support others.
Duane Coffin, age 20 months, son of Mr and Mrs Cari Coffin of Moravia region, received honorable mention in the Bears National Baby Picture contest earning a medal for the recognition. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs C A Coffin of Moravia.
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