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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
3
A local column recalls the Iowa sourced item about a Mr. Lynch sponsored speaking contest with twelve contestants. The piece references past headlines and mixes commentary from regional writers on society, sermons, and small town life.
Mrs Pence announces that her grandson Alfred Pence won a seat in the Wyoming legislature as a Republican candidate. An attorney based in Laramie he is profiled as a rising state political figure. Dr and Mrs Orelup and Don departed for Cherokee Iowa to spend Thanksgiving with her parents and will return Sunday.
A large delegation from the Masonic lodges of Appanoose county attended the A D Proficiency club monthly meeting last Wednesday evening. The program featured an informal school of instruction and a social hour followed by refreshments.
David F. Hiner aged 85 died at his Iconium home Friday after a brief illness. A lifelong Appanoose County resident and United Brethren Church member, he and his wife raised three children and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Iconium M E Church with burial in Salem cemetery.
Legion Auxiliary announces its district convention in Centerville and that Moravia Auxiliary will meet Wednesday December 4 following the Tuesday district event. Mr and Mrs Forest Hiatt and their Knoxville children visited the E L Main home last week.
Lyle DeWane Hopkins son of Lyle and Ruth Hopkins was born near Moravia Iowa January 26 1984 and died Thursday November 22 1034 aged 18 days. Survived by parents a three year old sister Peggy a grandmother and many uncles aunts and cousins. Funeral at Moravia United Brethren church Saturday November 24 at 2:00 pm conducted by Rev Mrs W T Boston with interment in Moravia cemetery. The family thanks neighbors friends and florists for kindness during the illness and services.
The menu lists Boast Turoips Cable Bread Pie and mashed potatoes with slaw and jelly and coffee. It appears as a compact dining notice for a Christian Aid meal on Wednesday December 5th.
Des Moines Register reports an all day revival event at Moravia United Brethren Church with Bishop Statton of Kansas City and Supt Hawley of Muscatine. Morning service at 10 45 features Bishop Statton. lunch follows. 2 pm talks by Statton and Hawley. evening revival at 7 30 led by Rev McKannon with Christian Endeavor at 6 30.
The Moravia Co-Operative Shipping Association sent two cars of hogs to St Louis on Tuesday, making three cars shipped by railroad for the past three weeks. Contact C. O. Jones to arrange stock shipments.
Mora area endured a week of varied weather from a Thursday morning snow cover and near blizzard to a Friday freeze at about 15 above zero. Warmer air followed by Saturday, while damp and cloudy conditions persisted, affecting people, animals and travel as moisture aided pasture growth amid feed concerns.
Unionville Parent Teacher Association plans the third Moravia PTA meeting next Monday at the local school. Program starts 7 30 p m with Moravia promising a notably interesting program and a large turnout. More than 100 Moravia attendees, including the school band and girls glee club, will travel here and a social hour with refreshments will follow. Each Moravia family is asked to bring a plate of candy.
Fire from a defective flue damaged Dr. G. D. Lynch residence Friday night about nine. The blaze started where chimney gases flow to the second floor and lay hidden in a closed room, burning a hole in the floor a folding bed and bedding, with scorched walls and furniture. Water and chemical used to fight the fire will add to the damage. The Lynch family thanks the Moravis fire department and others who helped extinguish the blaze.
Florida City visitors Rev and Mrs Tarr and baby arrived Tuesday night for a family gathering. M E Friday dinner menu lists breaded loin mashed potatoes green beans escalloped tomatoes hot biscuits pickles fruit salad with whipped cream. Moravian Union will make an important announcement next week. watch for it.
Moravia High School opened its 1934-36 basketball season with a 60 percent success rate after two home games. Girls beat Numa 19 to 16, a close contest with a late charge by Moravia. Boys lost to Numa 87 to 13, unable to capitalize in the opening quarter as Moravia’s offense struggled. final analysis notes coaching changes and upcoming rematches.
Epworth League members from Albia Centerville Moulton Mystic and the surrounding circuit joined with Moravia for a sub district meeting at the M E church Monday evening. Registration social hour and speaking program featured Roy Teele of Albia as principal speaker.
A ten year old girl named Sunshine is stolen by an Indian chief’s son and grows beloved among the tribe for storytelling about Christ. A witch doctor plots to burn her alive on a moonlit stake but rain and faith save her, and she returns home to joyous Thanksgiving. Fleetfoot guards the lessons she taught on mercy, courage, and Jesus.
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