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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
5
A Kansas eighth grader asks what is the most wonderful thing man made and answers a living for his family. Mrs. Lola Coffey cites child wisdom while a Baldwin editor recalls youth habits. Iowa daily notes price cuts on wines and liquors as the liquor commission highlights catalog uses.
Louisa Hopkins born September 28 1861 in Unionville Iowa died November 17 1995 at her son J L Dodd's home in Moravia aged 84 years 1 month 20 days. She married Frank M Dodd January 22 1874 and they had eight children C L Thomas J L Dodd Mrs R R Pennington Mrs 1 8 Callen Nell L W Dodd C D Happ E F Dodd and A R Dodd. Funeral from Moravia M E church November 19 conducted by Rev C L Ellis burial Moravia cemetery November 20 disposition awaited son’s arrival.
Dr. Walter L Bierring Iowa health chief warns tuberculosis deaths will top 850 in the year after 926 deaths in the first six months and cites an uptick despite aggressive campaigns. He urges renewed public effort and Christmas Seals sales beginning Thanksgiving Day to support prevention and education.
Iconium M E Ladies Aid met in the church basement on Thursday November 14 to welcome Mr and Mrs C O Vosburgh of eeeee who would visit the old home church. The Lazy Deisies served a delicious chicken dinner to about 50 people. The afternoon program at the church auditorium included songs prayers scripture readings a neighborly deed and a wedding ceremony remembered from 80 years ago with Rev J W Stine officiating. Mrs Minnie Rinehart and others attended alongside the honorees.
Mrs Eula Tilimont's Sunday School class at the M E church held a cooperative dinner and party in the church basement Monday evening with thirty three attendees. After dinner games followed the meal.
The menu features meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, plus Spanish rice, apple salad, bread and butter, jelly, upside down cake, coffee, and a turning list of side dishes.
Moravians welcomed a return of sunshine after 11 days of cloud and rain as a northwest wind cleared the skies. The sunless spell began on November 9, surpassing prior 10 day records and exceeding earlier years, while a shift to a southwest wind today eased the cold snap.
Moravia High School releases the 1935 36 basketball schedule with boys and girls teams across dates from November through March. Home and away games include Rathbun Exline Cincinnati Mystic Seymour Corydon Russell Bucknell and county and sectional tournaments with plans for girls single contests and double headers for every home session.
The delinquent tax list of Appanoose County was published the first of the week. Moravia and the northern townships show the smaller number of delinquents.
Mr and Mrs Roy Brooks Thode Dotson and others left the fore part of the week for Detroit Michigan They expect to bring back nine new Plymouths and Dodges.
Opens New Store Moravia opens a new clothing firm Op ens New Store in Moravia this week. The firm will handle new and used clothing for men women and children and is located one door east of M P Main's grocery near the Moravia Town Hall site from years past.
A birthday dinner honoring J F Chambers was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Ballew in Moulton on Sunday. Guests included J F Chambers John L Chambers and families Everett Wy nes Gerald Hunter and family Nancy Jane Keen. John Kinion learned last week his sister Mrs Frank Koontz of Ottawa Kansas suffered a stroke on November 14. her condition was described as serious.
Mr and Mrs C Winsler quietly observe their golden wedding anniversary at home in Moravia on Monday November 11. He is the town mayor with multiple two year terms. Their children include Carl in Bozeman Montana and Roy. The community offers heartfelt congratulations to the couple on reaching sixty years together.
Moravia High School students perform a three act comedy on Friday evening November 22 under special licensing with Samuel French. The star cast includes Clifton Boardman Alvin Donahoe Donald Easter Rex Firkins Helen Carter Evelyn Carter Ruth Johnson Charles Youngker Joan Shirley Albert and Ernestine Stauber. Curtain at 7 30 PM.
A B Aid lists a Thanksgiving meal including roast turkey and goose smothered chicken oyster dressing giblet gravy creamed turnips cabbage slaw cranberries celery pickles bread or pumpkin pie served with whipped cream bread butter jelly coffee. Price three bits and twenty five cents.
Twenty five women attended the sixth adult homemaking class focused on wall hangings yarn scarves pillows and home decor. The next lesson titled Pictures for inspiration and interest will be held Wednesday at 7 30 in the homemaking rooms with all homemakers invited.
Charley McFatridge and Roy Brooks reported a yellow cat at M. E. Boardman store in Brompton repeatedly climbing a stopping car. The feline hopped from running board to fender hood and windshield, perched atop the radiator, then slid off as the engine cooled. Local lore says the cat performs this routine whenever a vehicle stops at the store.
M K Blackman becomes Milwaukee agent in Moravia after replacing Ed Reidedy. He arrives from Ottumwa with wife and three sons Don Kenneth and Charles, previously known as the Sewal Blackman brothers famed in local baseball. The family and youth Don attend local high school. Kenneth played for Cedar Rapids Western League and Charles with the University of Iowa nine. Moravia welcomes the Blackman family.
Revival services are in progress at the Church of Christ in Moraine. Rev. Walter G. Lagle conducts the meetings and brings a splendid message each evening. The public is invited to attend these meetings.
A program and box supper will be held at West Point school on Wednesday November 27 at 7 30 p m All are invited and ladies are asked to bring boxes Leo Kaster teacher
The Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association sent one car of hogs and cattle to the St. Louis market on Wednesday.
Wed 62 years Mr and Mrs Lyman Main marked their 62nd wedding anniversary at home with guests Mr and Mrs Horton Potts Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder Also mentioned are copies of Phoenix Arizona papers sent by Laverne Davis in government work and thanks from Mrs QO Davin Union staff
Moravia High School opened the 1996 season with two losses to Rathbun teams. The girls fell 27 to 22 after a slow start, while the boys lost 24 to 18 as Rathbun leveraged smoother, more experienced play. Rathbun entered with 10 straight wins for the boys and a strong girls record, leaving Moravia optimistic for a rematch next week.
Chas L Ellis pastor announces Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 10 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 90 p m Morning worship listed at 9 80 a m Sunday School at 10 80 a m in this notice
Morning worship at 11:06 with Sunday School at 10. M H Johnson is superintendent and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 90 p m. Frayer meeting Thursday at 7 80. Junior C is urged for Saturday at 1 45. Pastor F C Scott leads.
Iconium circuit Sunday School at 10 with Vern Turner as superintendent and a booster program by rural children at the 11 o clock service. Official members to stay after for a year planning discussion. Fairview holds Sunday School at 9 and preaching at 9 45 with a noon Ladies Aid luncheon. Hilton School at 10 led by Lewis Rouse with Epworth League devotional after Sunday School. Ladies Aid bazaar Thursday with a 5 30 to 7 30 pm supper and program. W W Stine is pastor.
Miss Helen Reich of Town City visited Sunday staying with her mother Mrs. Stella Reich and grandmother Mrs. F A Reich. Guests included Dr and Mrs John Potter, Charles Reich of Muscatine and James Reich of Centerville. She will depart from New York City in December for a trip abroad visiting her former roommate Helen Dawson in Ireland.
The Moravia Methodist Men's Bazaar and Supper will start at 6 o'clock Thursday evening. The menu is listed elsewhere in this issue. Supper is prepared and served by men only, but men, women and children are all expected to help in the eating.
Hilton Ladies Aid will hold their annual bazaar at Hilton Community Hall Friday evening November 22. Supper served from 6 30 to 7 30 followed by a program with readings and songs by neighborhood ladies. Public invited.
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