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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
4
A humorous tale follows Pa and Ma as they search for the snow shovel after the first snow. Pa scours the wood shed and workbench while Ma recalls it lay in the fruit cellar. She feigns knowledge to spare him, revealing winter anxiety and household quirks.
Mr and Mrs W L Palmer entertained at a family dinner Saturday honoring parents Mr and Mrs Bink Murdy and Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy plus their two daughters of Udell. Also present were Mr and Mrs Theo Murdy and sons of Moviton Mr and Mrs Vern Newman and children of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Marvin Keeton and son Mrs Brian Ker and daughter Martha of Otley and Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy of Selec
Funeral services for Mrs Karl Tuttle 47 will be held at United Brethren church at 2 p m Friday. She died Tuesday afternoon at home from a heart attack. Born March 22 1898 Moravia she was married to Karl Tuttle June 16 1914 and lived in Big Sandy Montana before returning to Moravia last March. Survived by husband and adopted Kenneth 18. two sons Karl and Keith preceded in death. Rev T J Zike to conduct services and graveside rites at Moravia cemetery.
A dusk scene in Moravia features a boy Loren Cary a girl Corita Cary a goat and a passerby in a humorous exchange about the goat’s origin and its in between nature The story grows into a note about two visitors Finley s sister Lilian and Eleanor Ripley from New York City who visit Taos New Mexico for a tea room trip The item also mentions Marie Callen Ames senior student winning second prize at a horticultural show and a reader s culinary recipe requests the piece closes with thanks for flower arrangement tips and recipes
The United Brethren church hosted three weeks of evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Dorothy Smith. The series ended Sunday evening with a baptismal service in which 16 persons were baptized. Miss Smith departed Monday for Spencer to spend a week before starting new evangelistic services in Ogden next Sunday.
Three Moravia high school students advance to the state preliminary declamatory contest at Blakesburg next Wednesday. Two will go to the sub-state meet at Udell Monday. Winners from the home contest at Moravia High were Newby in oratorical, Seend in oration, Rowena Perry in dramatic, Delbert Donghoo in humorous, with James Main taking second in the humorous division.
In Moravia bowling league the Hiatt Transfers replace Dotson Cafe as team name after sale. Dayton Dotson steps down for Charles Hiatt. Cousins Radits top week with 2,18" followed by Union Printers 2,018. Printers fall to seventh, Turner Lumbermen and Newcomers pass them. Standings show Radios leads with 1.000, Hiatt Transfers 2, and Printers 8th. Highs include George Hellyer 205 and John Dike 172. Schedule lists Transfers vs Turners and other matchups.
1 200 bushels of corn moved from Van Longs field to the crib as 78 neighbors descended on the farm early Friday. Fifty-eight men with 24 teams worked to clear the 24 acre field by noon, while 20 women helped, then a long table of food awaited them. The event, a neighborly effort in Rochester Minnesota health news.
Sift flour with baking powder salt and nutmeg three times. Beat eggs and sugar then add melted butter. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to form dough. Stir in vanilla and chill thoroughly before cutting and frying. Roll in sugar and cinnamon if desired.
The Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Zike hosted a six o'clock Thanksgiving dinner at their home on Thursday honoring their daughter Audrey and son Tom, York College students home for holiday, with guests Rev. Misa Dorothy Smith of Spencer, Ray Pierce of Washington, Roy Woodward of York, Neb., and Mrs. M. S. Zike.
Mrs Daphne McDonough took possession of the Dotson Cafe on Saturday succeeding Dayton Dotson. The restaurant will be known as the Corner Cafe with McDonough as part owner and U O Main holding a share. An ad on page three notes the change and a further announcement will follow. Dotson’s precise plans remain indefinite.
Moravia Greyhounds suffered their first defeat of the season as Russell's classy quintet won 89 to 13 on the Russell floor. Russell led 22 to 8 at halftime and maintained a fast pace in the second half. Eugene Tisue led Moravia with six points while Hoskins and Windsor each scored 16 for Russell. Russell's second team beat Moravia seconds 21 to 14 in the preliminary. Bob Brown had six for Moravia. Beaty scored nine for the winners.
J J Patrick fractured a bone in the back of his right hand after a fall at his farm northwest of Moravia. He was taken to the doctor, the bone set, and he was placed in a cast.
The Van Longs express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors who shucked their corn Friday morning. They are deeply grateful for the help and support received from the community.
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar hosted the Double 8 club at the Turners home for a cooperative supper Tuesday evening. Decorations reflected the Thanksgiving season. Prizes were won by Mrs Kenneth Condra and Herold Mason.
Mr and Mrs Geo Halden hosted the Kensington Club and their husbands at a dessert rock party. Mrs John Johnson received the high score at rook.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lightfoot of Shattuck Oklahoma and Mrs Maude Ricker of Lubbock Texas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clell Long north of town. A cooperative dinner Sunday brought together relatives including Phil Dobbs Lowell Harris Orville Harris Cy Hall Gail Hinton Frank Wilson and Charley Smith. Miss Gail Sherrard and Miss Ava Simpson attended a Symphonic concert at Drake University Des Moines Sunday afternoon.
Moravia residents closed the annual Red Cross drive with 63 memberships and 79.50 dollars, surpassing last year. Co chairs were Mrs. C M McFatridge and Finley McGrew, with many local solicitors named among the volunteers in this community effort.
Mrs Robert Foster hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs Charles Lord the former Pearl McKern. Guests enjoyed visiting and recipe writing for the honoree followed by fruit salad cake coffee and cocoa.
Miss Sylvia Pearl McKern of Moravia and John GC Lord of Mystic united in marriage at Rev Landgraff home in Chariton on November 13. The bride graduated Moravia High School last spring and the groom works in the radio department of the CCC camp at Chariton. They will reside there and she was feted with a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Ava Foster receiving many gifts.
Regular communication of Antiquity Lodge 252 set for Monday evening December 2. Election of officers planned and good attendance urged. Surprise dinner guest Robert Adams of Enid Oklahoma, visiting Champlain Oil Co. travels, hosted by aunt Mrs Louise Oehler, reunion after about ten years.
Richard Veach departed Monday afternoon to Eddyville to assume management of the bowling alleys owned by F. W. Bland, the same proprietor who operates the local facilities here.
A Thanksgiving dinner is offered at U B Church on Thursday November 28 with menu prices of 25 and 85 cents. The notice notes the event as a community gathering to share a meal.
The Christian Aid menu lists creamed chicken with biscuits, mashed potatoes and parsnips, dressing, carrot pineapple salad, date pudding and whipped cream for Wednesday December 4 in a church or community aid setting.
United Brethren church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Carl Van Zante, worship at 11 a.m., Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m., evening service 7:30 p.m. Midweek service at 5:30 p.m. Election of delegates to the General Conference will follow the worship service. all members over 12 urged to attend.
Roast chicken and dressing with mashed potatoes sweet potatoes gravy green beans peas cranberries celery bread butter coffee. Menu repeats with time 6:00 P.M. and emphasizes full supper service for attendees.
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