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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
5
Moravia high school girls and boys basketball teams remain undefeated after two close doubleheader wins this season. Coaches Wheeler and Crocker praised the players amid talk of tougher competition ahead. Local note pages also reflect on Social Security Act questions, fall weather, and community happenings.
Mrs C H Runnells of north of Tconium bought the Hicks property in the southeast part of town at a public auction last Saturday. She plans to move to town and hold a joint closing out sale with J H Bickford Friday November 20 at the farm three miles north and a half mile east of Ieontam.
Carl Chambers son of Mr and Mrs J F Chambers of near Moravia was elected County Judge of Umatilla county Oregon in the general election Nov 4 He won by a 3 to 1 majority over his democratic opponent in a county that backed Roosevelt 2 to 1 Chambers received 867 votes to 2261 for his opponent He has served in the Umatilla county sheriff s office for years and is now chief tax deputy The six year term begins with the new office
Jesse William Wilson son of A P and Susan Wilson born Oct 16 1876 Monroe county Iowa died Nov 10 near Ava Douglas county Missouri at age 60 years 25 years Married to Myrtis Espy April 4 1898 two children Ted and Adelaide Wilson Cline born in Ava Missouri Lived in Douglas county since 1921 Survived by wife two children four grandchildren and many relatives Funeral at Good Hope Church Rev Bill Newton burial Good Hope cemetery
Mrs. Lew Hiner was surprised by family gathered Sunday for dinner and visiting. Attendees included Gertie, Pearl Eugene, Jeraldine, Johnn, and other relatives while Mrs. Hiner’s parents joined the gathering.
Thanksgiving menu lists roast turkey with oyster dressing and smothered chicken as featured dishes.
Moravia girls won 28 to 18 and Moravia boys edged Lovilia 20 to 19 on the home floor. Referee Raymond Petersen called a close game with several players fouling out. The Moravia squads remain unbeaten this year as they prepare for a rematch with Lavilia.
Twenty six students have arranged to take part in the Freshman Debate Tournament the week of December 7 at Missouri State Teachers College. Teams listed include John Frank with Wendell Gudka, Jacquelyn Winsler with Ruth Struby, Paul Schwada with David Barries, Charles Howell with Kenneth Newcomer, Frank Crawford with Jugnita Underbrink, and Raha Poe among others.
The Appaneos Davis counties Masonic Profie Club will meet with the local. this Wednesday evening. The club includes all lodges in the counties and meets once each month. Work in the third degree will be exemplified in the meeting. All Masons are extended an invitation to attend.
By end of 1986 about 2,500 students and 160 teachers in seven of eleven counties will have TB examinations. 250 X rays are planned for active reactors. The program, led by the Regional and Iowa TB associations, extends education, posters, and teaching guides, with 1,564 students and 35 teachers already involved in multiple communities.
A local menu lists M E Friday offering chicken pie with gravy mashed potatoes pickles bread butter pie and coffee. The line emphasizes hearty home style dishes and a simple meal for diners.
Moravia looks set to host a banking branch with Town Trust & Savings Bank of Centerville as parent. Funds cover nearly all local operating costs for one year, with a small remaining amount pledged soon. A seven member Community Club committee reports strong town cooperation and near full business support, pending director action for final announcements.
The Moravia nursery school mothers met at the Community Building to review the school’s days activities and the advantages for enrolled children. They covered group interaction, self-advocacy, social and manual expression, cooperation with teachers, familiarity with materials, and preparation for school life. Refreshments followed as plans were made to hold future meetings regularly.
The Merry Mixers enjoyed a cooperative supper at Carl Derby's home Thursday evening. After dishes were washed, the group spent the rest of the night playing progressive rock. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Watts, Ivan Harsh and daughter Betty, Lloyd Brown and family, Lloyd Beaty and family, Bert Nash and Donald, Harold Mason and family, Buff Easter and Hoyt, Newt Long and Carl Derby and sons.
A notice from Robert Foster, teacher, invites the public to a school event at California school on Monday evening November 23 at 7 30. The program and box supper are planned and ladies are asked to bring boxes.
Hedge College invites all to a pie and candy supper on Monday November 23 at 7 20 p m. Girls should bring boxes. All welcome. Mrs Gretchen Luse teacher.
Blakesburg girls and boys basketball teams travel to Moravia next Tuesday for a doubleheader with the local high school. The encounter features anticipated lively competition between Blakesburg and Moravia. Rural eighth graders gain free admission with a signed teacher statement.
Mr and Mrs Chas Pabst have sold their farm on highway 60 south of Moravia to R8 Kiple of Corydon and will move to Moravia soon They will hold 9 losing out sale at the farm on Tuesday Nov 24 Pabst has lived on the same farm for 68 years and owned it for many of those years He came from Ohio with his parents at age six and has lived on the home place since Then he bought the interests of the other heirs after his father’s death The Pabsts married about 45 years ago and began housekeeping on the farm they recently sold They plan to move into their home on the south side of the Moravian square It is understood the Kiple family will move here from Corydon at once
Building material dealers and painters report a rise in local repair and improvement work. New garage for N R Ward, Gene Boyer farm north of Unionville, Fred Tarr farm roofing and improvements, Mrs N J Main farm buildings repairs, M H Johnson residence foundation and repairs, and paint jobs reported. Charles Broshar bought Moravia residence known as the Chas Stockwell place and moved in amid ongoing work. Skilled labor shortage makes obtaining workers difficult.
Relatives gathered at the J J Selby home on Sunday November 15 for a basket dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Chas Scott of Grand Canyon Arizona. Attendees included J J Selby Gillispie Russel and Gerald Johnson and many others with afternoon visitors Mrs Jane McCoy and Mrs Clella Anderson.
The Hilton M E Ladies Aid will hold a bazaar at Hilton Hall on Friday evening November 20 with supper from 6 30 to 7 30 and a program to follow The item also notes that Donald Gardner spent the weekend in Mt Pleggant.
The congregation led by pastor W Hastie holds Bible School at 10 a m and Communion at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. Ladies Aid to meet Wednesday.
The notice lists morning Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel holds morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. CHAS L ELLIS is the pastor.
The United Brethren congregation lists Sunday services from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with morning worship at 11, juniors at 2:30, seniors at 6:30, and an evening service. A Wednesday stewardship class led by Mrs Louise Oshler precedes next Sunday’s vote for general conference delegates. The Otterbein Guild holds its annual offering and praise service Monday evening Nov 23 at the parsonage after a chili supper at 6:30. Reverend F C Scott, pastor.
Pastor W. STINE announces a circuit fairview preaching mission starting Sunday at 9:45 a.m with Sunday School at 9 a.m and an evangelistic service each evening next week except Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Special music and rally day by local school children. Contact at parsonage.
The Hedgecocks celebrate forty years of marriage Sunday November 16 with thirty five relatives and friends at the J. H. Hedgecock home east of Hietteville. Attendees include J. H. Hedgecock and wife Genera their children and in laws from Centerville Des Moines Udell Higttnville Valley Junction Mystic Malvern Sedgwick Colorado and others. A noon dinner and afternoon visits followed as the family wished many more happy anniversaries.
Twenty relatives and friends gathered at Ruth Boa Shar's home to help her quilt. They worked on a comfort quilt and another quilt while dining cafeteria style at noon. Present were Mable, Risne Darlene, Hannah, Velma Gladielder, Puake Foster, Neza.
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