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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1931

Page

3

District Rally at U B Church December 4 in Louilin Iowa

Church notices outline Sunday School 9:46 morning service 11:00, evening 7:30, and Christian Endeavor events. District Rally led by Supt J T Iike of Chariton with Rev H N Hulae in charge. Funeral vacancy filled by election of Forest Main and William Burns elected steward. Pastor Geo H Suenkel.

Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid United Brethren In Christ U. B. Church Louilin Iowa J. T. Iike Chariton H. N. Hulae Nobe Main Brother Forest Main Burns Geo. H. Suenkel

Church notices announce services and events

The weekly note lists upcoming sermons at 9 45 and 11 oclock, evening preaching at 730, and Epworth League activities. It invites local instrumentalists to join the orchestra, notes a Wednesday prayer meeting, a Thanksgiving service, and an official board meeting on November 9. The Mens Bazaar and Supper raised a little over 100 dollars.

Epworth League

Revival services at Church of Christ Bible School weeklong schedule

Morning Worship and Communion at 11. Morning Bible school at 10. Evening Worship at 7 20. Christian Endeavor at 4 30. Saturday night is women's night with a special sermon. Topics include Christ and faith. Wednesday December 2 is overall night. Robert Seath, minister invites all to attend.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Robert Seath

Iconium Circuit Sunday Services and Activities Schedule

The Iconium circuit lists morning worship at 9 and 11 with Rev W J Todd speaking. Children’s Choir directed by Mira Ruth Turner and Mrs Lowell Turner. Moravia First Quarterly Conference at 2 30 p m. Young People meetings at 7 p m. Girl and Boy Scout activities and Union Thanksgiving service at the Christian Church Thursday evening. Epworth League Tuesday at 7 1 p m. An interesting season.

Teemnany W. J. Todd D. 1 Mira Ruth Turner Lowell Turner Moravia Methodist Church Wanda Lowe Mildred Tarr Union The Christian Church Bowdish Airview Epworth League Wilton Young People’s Parm Bureau Ladies Aid Society Centerville Brazil

Moravia church men host annual bazaar supper program

The Moravia MBE Church men led a thrice yearly bazaar supper and program, drawing strong support. A chicken and hearty sides meal followed by talks from Rev Hawkins Rev Zerbe Geo Duckworth and Berry Halden highlighted youth guidance county cooperation and constructive civic effort in challenging times.

Moravia M. BE Hawkins Zerbe Geo. Duckworth Centerville Association of Commerce Anl Berry F. Halden Legion Zerbo Duckworth Berry F. Halden United States

Winter raspberries at Moravia residents surprise

At the Oliv Elawick home in Moravia winter raspberries produced a second crop just days before Thanksgiving. Mr Elawick notes many blossoms on the bushes earlier in the week and a good number of mature berries forming, an unusual winter harvest in the area.

Oliv Elawick Moravia

Quilting Bee Honors Mrs Glen Norton Birth Day

An all day quilting bee at W S Norton home honors Mrs Glen Norton born day. Attendees include Mrs Grover Long Mrs David Weston and others with a noon covered dish dinner. Community notices invite Thanksgiving services and church events, with many local names and activities listed.

W. S. Norton Glen Norton Grover Long David Weston J. M. Weston Nadine Eli@iatt Levi Coulton Mabie Bertha Olen Foster Betty Jean Clyde McDonald C. W. Boyer Opal Lolo Sylvia Alfred Carlson G. B. Johnson Glenn Norton Alfred Carlaon Cylde Wayne Billy Johnson John Farrington G. D. Norton

Carr & Wittenburg Open New Garage Location

Carr and Wittenburg announce they have moved to the Karso building and purchased the Lagle Garage shop equipment. They will operate from the new location with Mr. Lagle continuing as car salesman, joining the firm.

Carr & Wittenburg Karso Lagle Mr. Lagle

Best Alfalfa Fields Announced At Banquet

Ellis Wagner of Unionville won Appanoose county's 1981 alfalfa contest at the fifth annual Centerville banquet. His field scored 96 percent, with J. H. McKolland of Centerville second and Gabe Johnson of Moravia third at 93 percent. Other prize winners included several local farmers as freezing weather and rain affected the region. December 12 is Golden Rule Sunday.

Ellis Wagner Unionville Appanoose County Centerville Wagner J. H. McKolland Gabe Johnson Moravia H. E. Haste Hawk Carpenter Plano Ogden Extine C. E. McGrew Odell H. E. Glick A. Halley A. G. Nuna

Special Subscription Offer At Moravia Union Ad

An advertisement on another page promotes a special Moravia Union subscription offer. Readers are urged to turn to the page and take advantage of the deal while available.

Moravia Union

Co-Operative Shippers Move Cattle and Hogs This Week

The Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped one car of cattle and hogs on Monday and four cars of hogs on Tuesday of this week.

Co-Operative Marketing Association

Parents and Teachers Meet Monday Afternoon at High School

The Parent Teachers Association will convene at the high school auditorium Monday afternoon. An engaging program is planned, inviting attendance from all.

Parent-Teachers Association

Friday Dinner Menu Recalls Lake City Family Reunion

M. E. Friday dinner features Ralph Davie and Lloyd Jones returning Sunday from Lake City to visit brother Glen Blanchfield. Glen, the youngest of the three, enjoys a fine home with the Blanchfield family. Mrs. Paul Broshar went to Iowa City for tonsil surgery and returned Friday with sister Miss Myrthe Hudgens. Mrs. John Dew and son George traveled from Grundy Center, and Mr. Broshar and Dr. Orelup joined them. Mrs. Joe Lynn and husband return after a month away.

Ralph Davie Lloyd Jones Lake City Toway Glen Blanchfield Glen Mlunchfield Paul Broshar Towa City University Hospital Myrthe Hudgens Lowa City John Dew George Grundy Center Joe Lynn

Sunday Socials and Local Notices From Moravia Area

The report lists numerous Sunday visitations and gatherings at various homes including the Neffs, Scotts, Hiatts, Utterbacks, Hougers, Tomlins, Chambers, and others. It notes Archin Martin and Francis Miller visiting, a Cincinnati trip for dental work, and a funeral for Dan Jordan at Moravia Christian Church with community condolences.

Dan Jordan World War Veteran Dies in Moravia Hospital

Dan Jordan 37 died at Ottumwa hospital Sunday after a weeklong illness. Born in Centerville, he moved to Moravia with his parents in 1906 and worked on the Wa bash section and as night watchman. He served in World War I, belonged to Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion and Moravia Church of Christ. Funeral services were held November 24 at the Moravia Church of Christ with Legion post escort.

Lloyd Rese Sper Cincinnati John Chambers Albia J. F. Chambers Bayard Neff den Bernard J. C. Neff M. B. McDanel Centerville Lucile van Antwerp Dan Jordan Christian Church Moravia Jordan Wabash S Hospital Ottumwa Dan Ottunwa Cyrus Daniel Jordan Edward Fransina Jordan Town Ottumwa Hospital Iowan Mransina Leptus Moe ‘Cemple Naperaville Irene Engle Aledo Thermas Les Moines Iowa Eugene Napersville Guraleyn Carson Van Christ Mie American, Legion

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

We thank friends neighbors and the American Legion for kindness and sympathy during our son's illness and passing and for the floral offerings. My Bre Edward Jordan J.T. Day visited Ottumwa and Family Friday.

American Legion Edward Jordan J.T. Day Ottumwa

Nash Proposes Ways To Cut Tax Burdens

C. S. Nash outlines steps to reduce taxes including repealing the minimum teachers wage law cutting state and county officers salaries by 25 percent eliminating the County Engineer and county support for Farm Bureau amending dairy product testing law requiring farmers to pay costs and stand their own tests paying officers a set salary and limiting terms electing county officers for four year terms only one term.

Farm Bureau

Pretty wedding unites Sharp and Pettibone in Unionville

Miss Virginia Sharp wed Donal Pettibone in a single ring ceremony at the M E Church in Unionville on a May Friday morning. The couple, who plan a Springfield honeymoon and will reside at 403 East Maple Street until March 1, later move to a farm near Centerville. The bride, eldest daughter of Mrs. Elmer Sharp of Centerville, is a Centerville High School graduate of 1931 active in Rainbow Girls. Pettibone, son of Mr. and Mrs. R A Pettibone, also graduated in 1932 from Centerville High School and was prominent in athletics. Attendance included relatives from Centerville and Town Falla.

M. E. Church Unionville Virginia Sharp Donal Pettibone J. E. Sharp Springfield Pettibone R. A. Pettibone Centerville High School East Maple Street Centerville J. W. Campbell Mis Elmer Sharp

Copper Pennies Still Useful Copper Pennies Are Useful

The note explains copper pennies remain handy for buying a postal card gum or weighing yourself. It cites Milwaukee Road freight costs per ton mile, reflecting on railroads earning from property taxes and upkeep benefiting communities served by railways.

Milwaukee Road

Church Of Christ Menu And Community Notes

Church of Christ dinner menu for Wednesday lists cream chicken noodles hot biscuits mashed potatoes lima beans carrots cranberry sauce pickles and pie with coffee. Mrs J C Lockman returns from University Hospital Town City says thanks for ambulance and kindness. Relatives attend funeral of Dan Jordan from Des Moines and nearby towns.

J.C. Lockman University Hospital Town City CGA Hert Turner Dan Jordan Tom Jordan Des Moines Gene Jordan Ernest Temple Napersville Adam Engle Dan Engle Aledo

Christmas Seal Sale Opens Friday Statewide drive marks 25th annual effort

The twenty fifth annual Christmas seal sale begins the day after Thanksgiving in every city village and school district. Fifty five million seals will be offered for sale with three hundred thousand letters delivered and four thousand volunteers participating. Dr John Peck of the Iowa Tuberculosis Association says hard times and ill health go hand in hand and urges health work be funded as relief as lessened family income reduces nourishment and access to medical care.

John Peck Iowa ‘Tuberculosia Association Peck Iowa State Medical Society D. ©. Steelamith

Mrs P D Pence recounts Wyoming visit and quiet contentment

Mrs P D Pence recalls a month in Wyoming with her sons and families. She notes good health, abundant crops including potatoes and beans, new facilities at Albin, and solid winter stocks. She observes improving farms, rail lines, roads, and schools while urging a focus on the present rather than hard times.

Wyoming Union Pacific Albin Pine Blof Wyo Union Burlington Omaha Zell Turkey Moravia Land of the Living

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Youth Program at Moulton Unit

The Moulton Legion Auxiliary hosted a Wednesday afternoon program attended by Legion members and about ten guests from Moulton. Children Jean Catherine Hroshar Elaine Palmer Marie Catlen and Richard Yeach performed at the piano while Mary Eileen Blackmun Jean Shirley Albert sang vocal duets and Genevieve Carter read. Afterward dominoes rock and bridge were played and refreshments were served.

Moulton Legion Auxiliary Unit Jean Catherine Hroshar Elaine Palmer Marie Catlen Richard Yeach Mary Eileen Blackmuin Jean Shirley Albert Genevieve Carter Moulton

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Church News United Brethren Church M. E. Churett Wealey G. Hankins Church of Christ Iconium Congress Washington Miniater M. E Hiattsville Nash C. S. Nash Taxpayers Leap P. D. Pence Legion Home
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