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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
2
Long list of social visits and travels in Moravia and surrounding towns. Centerville Mystic Oskaloosa Des Moines Ottumwa Unionville and Des Moines figures like W G Harris Harold Davis Arch Herron Fay Hudson and many others appear with family visits business trips and community events including church groups Masonic lodge anniversaries and farm Bureau activities.
Moravia led 18-12 after three as Unionville rallied with tough defense holding Moravia to one field goal in the fourth. Ed ward Brown tied the game with a late free throw, forcing overtime where R Harrington’s long shot sealed the win in a sudden death two-point finish.
The Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening November 21 at Mrs Harvey’s Main Street home with 14 members present. Initiation services were held for Elaine Palmer and Bette Hiatt. The group voted to send funds to the department for Christmas and birthday gifts for orphans and to support hospitalized boys at Christmas. Members prepared boxes for a needy family after a fire. Mr and Mrs Sidney Helms of Avonlake visited then left for Charlotte North Carolina for several months. Mrs J C Move of Centerville stayed with her daughter Mrs H K Smith over the weekend.
Exline defeated Moravia 13 to 12 as the Moravia girls and Exline girls opened the basketball season with a tense contest. Walters led Exline with 5 points while Moravia’s Enstminger scored 10 in the boys game, where Exline won 25 to 23.
The Methodist Episcopal church announces morning worship at 9 80 and 10 30 with Sunday school at 10 30, plus Epworth League at 7 30 and a Union Thanksgiving service led by Rev T J Zike. Harvest Home observances will feature special music and decorations. A church basket dinner followed with many local families attending and notes on relatives in Davenport and Bettendorf.
CarreleS Sunday School begins at 10 a m with Blackman as superintendent Worship starts at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 80 p m The annual Thanksgiving service Sunday evening Mid week service Thursday evening at 7 30 Chair practice Friday evening at 7 80 A cordial welcome to all
Iconium Methodist Circuit E P and Pearl Spurlock, pastors, note a family incident where the Argo brothers, aided by neighbors, disrupted a preacher's wood. The item mentions church services: Iconium Sunday School 10 a.m. Epworth League 6 80 p.m. Fairview Sunday School 9 a.m. Preaching 10 a.m. Hilton Sunday School 10 80 a.m. Preaching 11 30 a.m. Epworth League 7 30 p.m. Preaching 8 p.m.
Or sale items include a Jersey cow just fresh and various farm notices. Listings mention cash sale for corn, a Jersey cow, and trade offers for sows calves. Also notes a Ford V-8 hub cap missing and wood sawing services. Moravia area contact details provided.
A birthday gathering was held at Max’s home on November 17 to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Guests included Carl Hiatt, John Laws, Donald Paxaton, Gene McCrory, Dale, Francie Wrdn, Maxine Matherly, Betty Hiatt, Dorothy Coltrain, Gladys Wil fawn, and Phyllis Laws. At 9:30 PM guests departed after best wishes and gifts such as a Bordette Cross and a sea lion sculpture were exchanged. Donnie and Donnie’s father were seen visiting the W. G. Harris home last week.
For 48 years Atkins Medicine Co offers medicines from herbs and roots prepared by a registered pharmacist. Claims compliance with Pure Food Drug Law and treatment for liver gall bladder trouble stomach trouble high blood pressure gas constipation rheumatic trouble. Encourages home visits and house calls with guarantee on medicines.
The Sengatar family thanks all who helped them during a time of need. Mr and Mrs Ray Sengatar and family express deep appreciation for support and kindness received from friends and neighbors.
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