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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
3
The passage notes a humorous take on astronomy era debates about cosmic expansion and the idea that Earth lags behind a supposedly dynamic universe. It treats celestial bodies with a tongue in cheek tone while poking at scientific metaphors.
A fragmented column notes a live garter snake sighting with Bob Stoops, riffs on political bubbles, and a pension bill debate. It mentions holiday shopping earlier this year, drought relief efforts in November, Mussolini’s weakening power, and speculation on how dictatorships change hands, all in a breezy, opinionated roundup.
The menu lists Chicken Pip Gravy with mashed potatoes sweet potatoes Harvard bests pickles jelly butter and cherry cobbler with whipped cream. Coffee is also offered as a beverage.
Johnson Kaster camber top 27th Lynch Declamatory Contest held in Moravia school gym. Ruth Johnson won oratory for The Supreme Menace with Floriens Perry second. Barbara McCumber triumphed in dramatic reading White Lilacs, Evelyn Stauber 2nd with Wheels of Time. Eloise Kanter won humorous with Ma at the Races. Other contestants named along with musical numbers and judges.
A program and box and candy supper will be held at West Point on Wednesday night November 28. Special music featured. All ladies are asked to bring Irene Main, teacher.
Moravia hosts and travels for a full midwest schedule from Nov to Feb. Key games feature Moravia against Myatic Corydon Centerville Cincinnati Seymour and Lovilia with both boys and girls squads. Multiple double headers and city matchups mark the winter slate.
Supt. Wm H Young announces Moravia High plans for season tickets at one dollar with six doubleheader home games. Individual game price is 25c to 50c, payments split over six weeks, grade and high school student rates listed, risk of forfeiture if payments fail. A two group ticket selling contest is described with rewards for top sellers.
Navy opens the basketball season Tuesday the 27th with two Moravia teams visiting Numa for decisive matchups. The Numa girls and boys boast fall season wins and county runners up honors. Coaches Young and Barghsha face uncertainty over starting lineups as intensive drills and alumni scrimmages shape the squads. Girls named include Main Cox DuVall Foster Foster Winsler Wales Closter Burton Callen McGee Kaster and Carter. boys may field Capt Burton Morris Reich Walster Firkins Wilcox Johnson Hauk Nash Boardman Burns among others. Music, yells, and band will add to a 7:30 p.m. tipoff with admission 25 for adults 15 for high schoolers and 10 for grade pupils.
Rural school teachers from Taylor Union and Chariton townships attend an institute at the Moravia school building on Friday. County Supt. McCracken and a two member institute faculty conduct the meetings with the local high school normal training class sitting in. This institute is one of several county events replacing previous all county institutes.
The notice indicates fans have a chance to buy season tickets. If unavailable, they can still purchase at the box office on the first market date. It highlights availability for supporters to secure seating and access a full season.
The 1994 election produced upsets with Republicans winning key races. In Carrolton Ma a Republican attorney J W Miles was elected district court judge, the first time Republicans swept all contests over Democrats. Miles is related to Mora via Mrs R E Cumming.
Preston Hiatt aged 16 died at his Moravia home Saturday after months of illness. Born October 9, 1858 he lived many years in this area and earlier in Wyoming. He visited University of Iowa Hospital seeking relief but did not recover. Survived by wife four children two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at 2 PM at the Moravia Methodist Church with Rev J C Behrens officiating. Burial in Moravia Cemetery.
Miss Catherine McLenan of Moulton appears virtually approved as substitute nursery school teacher for Moravia and the school likely to begin this Thursday November 22. Parents will be notified today if the start is set, with advance notice if postponed.
Moravia superintendent Wm H Young attended Centerville meetings for a banquet to honor all Appanoose county town school teachers. Committee members include Supt Ransom Unionville and Supt Fenton Numa. Sponsored by the Appanoose County Superintendent's club, the event is set for December 10 in Centerville with an address by a noted educator and ground table discussions afterward.
The Pleasant Grove school hosts a program and box supper on Wednesday November 28. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and all are invited. Margaret Hiatt, teacher.
A feature menu lists Chicken Roast Goose Dressing Mashed Potatoes Gravy Baked Beans Sweet Potatoes Cranberries Celery Pickled Hot Rolls Butter Jelly Pie. Price 26 cents. Mr and Mrs Wo Young visited with Cambria friends over the weekend.
Moravia High announces evening classes for homemakers and farmers starting December 5. The Homemaking class led by Mrs. Schneider covers meals, leftovers, nutrition, and table service. Vocational Agriculture Instructor Mr. Hardie leads farm-focused sessions on price outlooks, feed conditions, and 1935 plans. Sessions run Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Bishop A B Stratton of Kanaay City heads the United Brethren Church event in Muscatine with Suptore Hawley assisting for an all day meeting on Sunday December 2. Stratton will deliver the morning message and urge pledges to reduce the church debt by November 11 1935. Next week's Moravia Union will publish further details. Paul said I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs. Dr. A. J. Frank at her Oskaloosa home. Funeral services are scheduled today with several locals planning to attend. The Franks were former Moravia residents known to many here. An obituary will follow.
A G Broshar of Moravia was elected vice commander of Appanoose county American Legion at the annual meeting in Centerville Monday night. Several veterans attended the gathering.
Jackie Winsler marked her sixteenth birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at her grandparents Dr. and Mrs. G D Lynch home. Moravia high school seniors and guests joined in games and a bountiful lunch. A pink and green table held a large birthday cake as gifts flowed in from attendees.
Moravia Epworth League to host sub-district gathering with representatives from Albia Hilton Moulton Exline Centerville Cincinnati Fairview and Myatic. Registration 7:15 to 7:30 with 15 cent fee. 7:30 to 8 recreational period. 9 to 9:15 refreshments. district officers to be elected and a business session to follow in Moravia Chariton resident Miles Mason a former business man is mentioned in connection with the county election plans.
Notice to livestock producers outlines bidding and pickup terms with rates for St Louis hogs and cattle at 30c per cwt and Chicago at 40c per cwt. Claims no home commission and direct checks, free pickup over 1000 pounds, weekly market visits, insured transport, and listing stock with phone WR.
Dr C T Slavin visited Ottumwa Thursday evening for a post graduate lecture in a ten part series hosted by Wapello County Medical Society. Lecturers are from the University of Iowa medical department in Iowa City.
Two events of interest are set for the M. E. Church at Iconium on Sunday. Harvest Home Sunday will be observed in the forenoon with services at 11 o'clock led by Mrs. Ells delivering an address. In the afternoon the Northwest Up Panoose County Sunday School convention will meet beginning at two o'clock.
A brief notice mentions a program at Jaybird School with candy event planned for Lov 30. The text outlines an activity or celebration with candy distribution and school community participation. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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