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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
3
A local couple jokes over a misfitting suit found in a car, a mistaken ownership tale ending with forgiveness and a playful dig at a Hollywood divorce gag. The piece also reproduces lines from Star Dust on a 19th century wedding in Union township, noting the mayor’s verbose ceremonial language.
The M E B Church men held a dinner and bazaar last Thursday evening. Dinner served at 6 50 accompanied by music readings. Rev Frank Wilder of Centerville M B Church gave an Armistice Day message. Auction bazaar followed with items selling well.
Fifty-one relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Main for a 60th wedding anniversary at their country home west of Moravia on Iconium road. The event honored the couple a week early to accommodate their son Earl and his family. The Mains, highlighters of local history, were married at Mrs. Hiner’s home in Iconium and have lived in the area for 66 years. They have four children, 17 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. A cooperative dinner and photos followed the afternoon gathering.
Fragmentary legal ceremonial phrasing declares that a union may be annulled by a higher tribunal if desired and to pronounce marriage under local mayoralty authority in Montezuma. The text ends with an archaic monetary reference.
Seymour girls defeated Moravia in both games on Moravia’s home court Tuesday. The first team won 14 to 9 after a strong fourth quarter surge by Seymour, while Moravia’s second team lost 24 to 1 as Seymour reserves rallied late to seal the victory.
A program and box supper are planned at Enon school on Friday evening November 24. Attendees include Clella Jones teacher Gladfelder and song Myr and Mrs Harvey Main Mr and Mrs Eddie Main Mrs H Coulson Lloyd Beaty Ines DeBoyle Marjorie Main and others. Also notes a family gathering at Lyman Main home with Otis Main and wife Melvin and Ruby, Fern, Charlotta and Fern’s journey to Moravia. The piece mentions Leata’s birthday and a friendship quilt plus cakes and photos with several relatives. The article also notes absence of a timely Main family portrait for this week’s paper.
Carl Mangus Johnson died at his son’s home four miles west of Albia on November 14 1982 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Albian Methodist church with Rev Carl Erickson of Munterville officiating and burial at Oak View cemetery. Born in Ry a county Sweden in 1860 he immigrated in 1882 and married Betty Lindblad later move to Albia area. Survived by four daughters two sons nine grandchildren and three brothers Leander Johnson of Albia and two brothers in Sweden. He was long active in the Swedish Lutheran church serving as secretary treasurer for years.
Thomas L. Thomas, representative for Pyrvil, conducted a three hour demonstration in Centerville showing a Pyroil conditioned Chevrolet car with little bearing damage. The test drew comment in the territory and an advertisement about the product appears on another page.
Mrs. D. E. Bishop and daughters and Miss Annabeth Keenney attended in Ottumwa Thursday evening where Beulah Bishop performed in a recital featuring pupils of Mrs. Paul Stoltz in the School of Fine Arts.
The Poor Married Stan a community play will be presented at Pleasant Grove school Monday evening November 27 at 7.30. Everyone welcome. Mildred McCloud, teacher Hall Swain was an Abbv visitor Monday morning.
Moravia area residents gathered at Centerville school to hear farm bureau agent Leo Bowdish outline the corn hog relief plan. He noted production reductions in corn or hogs can earn a government bonus per bushel or head, with details pending. Estimated county benefits could reach about 300000, with payments in installments after contract approval and next year. Meetings will be set for each township as the county is organized.
Pupil groups at Brush School surprised Mrs. Velma Ewing on her birthday Tuesday. Betty Hiatt brought the pink and green birthday cake adorned with marshmallows and pink candles. Families represented include G. C. Tisue, A. Le Hiatt, H. C. Tisue, D. R. Wilson, and Lyndon McDanel.
Menu features roast chicken with cranberries and dressing plus potatoes gravy creamed turnipy and escalloped tomatoes with cheese. Apple salad pickles pies made coffee offered.
Boyer School one mile south of Main Station hosts a pie and box supper on Wednesday night November 22 at 7 16. Five cent tickets cover fried chicken. Special music by George Eaton and voting contest. Vero Easter teacher hosts a cooperative dinner Friday at 7 in M E church basement, each family brings covered dish and sandwiches. Ars Ralph Hicks of Chicago visiting relatives.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blumenstock in Moravia suffered heavy damage from a fire discovered around 10:30 Thursday evening. Origin of the blaze is unknown and it appeared to have burned for some time before detection. Firemen fought the blaze, but substantial damage occurred before they contained it.
Three Iconium Circuit churches plan Harvest Home Sunday on November 20 with morning services, an afternoon program at Teonium, and a noon basket dinner. Lectures by Ellsworth Richardson of Ottumwa, music, readings, and potential Moravia Public School Band participation are slated. Rev J W Zerbe expects large attendance from Albia Centerville Moravia with committees coordinating publicity music decorations and features.
Helen Lucille Priebe daughter of Floy and Louie Priebe was born near Iconium Town December 20 1940 and died in Albia Iowa November 14 1938 after a very short illness. She lived in Iconium most of her life moving to Albia two months ago entering high school. She was involved in Sunday School and Girl Scouts and loved by many. She leaves her mother and father one sister Doris three brothers Kenneth Clarke and Donald a great grandmother two grandfathers several aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at Ivonium cemetery on Wednesday November 15 at 2 o clock with Rev J W Zerbe and assisted by Rev J C Behrens and Rev E A Moore.
The church schedules Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, evening service at 7:30, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:80 at the parsonage. A Thanksgiving service is set for Thanksgiving morning at 10:80 with a church dinner to follow. Pastor W. T. Boston invites all, and the event emphasizes praise and gratitude.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Dale Schreiner superintendent. Divine worship at 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor. Epworth League 6:20 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:40 p.m. Class 9 hosts Friday parlor gathering with 3 p.m. supper. Bring covered dish and sandwich. All invited. Thanks to all who helped with the men's supper and bazaar. Wesley Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning worship 9:30 a.m. J. C. Behrens, pastor.
The Sunday School and morning services at Tconium and surrounding churches feature Harvest Home celebrations. Mrs Ellsworth Richardson will speak. there is special music, cooperative dinner, and a 2 pm circuit celebration with addresses. Youth groups, scouts, Epworth League, and Ladies Aid plan activities through the week.
Thanksgiving menu lists turkey with oyster dressing baked chicken with giblet gravy mashed potatoes baked beany glazed sweet potatoes celery cranberry pickle cinnamon apylon mince pie pumpkin pie whipped cream hot rolls coffee. An apron burglar and quilt show will also be held.
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