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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
1
The Moravian Union editorial urges reflection on the local newspaper’s role in community life. It defends enduring value through historical recording, publicizing school and church activities, promoting local enterprises, and uniting loyal readers across the town and region.
The Fourth Annual Appanoose County Corn Husking contest will be held at the Orval Lane farm about seven miles northwest of Mystic in Independence Township. Leo Bowdish of the county Farm Bureau announces the event, open to all county huskers. Winners may advance to the district and state meets and receive cash and merchandise prizes. Contact the Farm Bureau office to enter. entry closes several days before the contest. Further announcements will follow.
On Sunday September 28 1941 Mr and Mrs Mike Dommer marked their golden wedding anniversary and the 48th birthday of their eldest daughter Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick of Shelbyville Missouri A family reunion followed with many relatives and friends attending including four generations at the dinner.
Moravia vocational agriculture students and instructor John Lashwets attended the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress on Tuesday to participate in judging contests. Wayne Hast, Cine, and George Cone served as dairy judges with Max Tadours as alternate. Results were not announced in this report. The piece also discusses editor community relations and aims to foster friendly ties between press and readers, cautioning against perceived arrogance.
A five month old, Gary LeVane Sharp, died when a fire began in the living room at the Darby home of his grandparents. Investigators believe a radio wire short sparked the blaze burning curtains and the sewing Davenport before firefighters arrived. Obituary notes his bright disposition and lists surviving relatives and funeral details with services conducted by Rev. B L Pullman at Moravia cemetery.
The regular dues of the Band Auxiliary will be held in the Bee Room at the soda building Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Jess Funkhouser and Mrs Arthur Maddox visited in southeast Missouri where a Zipper bean specimen was shown. They brought eight pods to the Union office window, attracting attention in the Ozark country during their home visit.
All brothers urged to attend the meeting at Carlton, Missouri. Visiting brethren welcome. W M Dr Burton and J F Gray of Mel cher and Mr pad rab tea a Ming Miles home at Carlton.
Mr. and Mrs. Myra M P Main of Moravia observe their 56th wedding anniversary today. They plan an anniversary dinner at the Whicker Cafe and continue their day at the store.
A farewell reception was held at the United Brethren church dining room for Rev T J Zike his wife and daughters Virginia Phyllis and Dorothy Wilfson. A cooperative supper followed by a social hour featured hymn singing and a farewell message. The Zikes moved Tuesday to a new appointment at Sithner with best wishes from Moravia friends.
On Monday September 29, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Foster celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the Foster home. Guests included Ted Broshar and family, Lew Isner clan, Kenneth Gladfelder and sons, Rolla Foster and son, Carl Tomlin with kids, Robert Foster and daughters, Gente Main, Gertie Boyer, Jack McKern, and the honored couple's relatives Twyla and Fern. A medic ine cabinet was given as a gift after pictures were taken before dinner.
Freshmen known as the greenies were the day’s main attraction at the high school initiation. Girls dressed as boys and boys as girls with war paint. the event included a party and movie showings for the freshmen after the daytime dress requirement.
Gov George A Wilson proclaims October 1 to 8, 1841 as Iowa Newspaper Week urging citizens to honor the free press. The document praises newspapers for informing and entertaining, defending liberty, free speech, assembly, and religion, and asks residents to read and participate locally in observances honoring the press.
On Sunday September 28 the annual Salem Homecoming gathered about 30 for a church dinner at the old Salem United Brethren church forty four miles west of Moravia. The afternoon service featured Mrs. Harley Tisue at the organ and a choir with several from the congregation. Reverend Wesley Husted gave an apt talk on Home Gathering and a collection was taken before the congregation sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds. Forrest Main was elected president and Nellie Gladfelder secretary treasurer.
A birthday dinner at the Mrs. Lloyd McCrory home Sunday celebrated the 61st birthday anniversary of Harry McCrory and the 23rd anniversary of Zelda Maye Hoffman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Harry McCrory and children Velma Daisy Gene Richard Francis, Mr. and Mrs Dean Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs Leo Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs C E Stauber of Bloomfield, Naomi McCrory, Charlea Poncy, Mr. and Mrs Carl McCrory Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs Floyd Garner Gene Charlens.
Moravia Chapter No. 94 Order of the Easter Star marked its 50th anniversary at the Masonic Hall with a gala program led by Worthy Grand Matron Laura Lenz of Mason City. The event honored 50-year member G. T. Harn, welcomed numerous dignitaries, and featured demonstrations, music, and a large gold cake as candles were lit for Past Matrons and Patrons.
The sale of real estate of the late Ryman McDanel estate at the Inte residence in Moravia drew attention Saturday afternoon. Mrs Curtis Burton bought the residence property across the Milwaukee track in Hover's Addition and E F Wilson bought property on Milwaukee avenue. Land sales totaled 200 acres to Willie McDanel, 100 to Mrs Cora Oehler, 80 to Harl Boyer, 40 to Frank Gladfelder, and 40 to Carl VanZante. Another sale was Preston Hiatt property on Milwaukee avenue by Mrs C M McKatridge to Mr and Mrs Levi Coulson.
A National Defense window at Blakesburg library drew praise during the Corn Carnival. It displayed 28 Blakesburg youths in military service with backgrounds including U S S Savannah and Pearl Harbor. Names and assignments span Navy, Army, Marine units across the country, from Great Lakes to Camp Claiborne and Alaska.
Wednesday October 8 menu lists Smothered Chicken Gravy with mashed potatoes green beans Harvard beets banana salad bread butter jelly ginger bread and coffee. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt visiting Mrs J F Powell and Mrs O A Hiatt with coffee served by the committee. Moravia Chapter No 84 details date of organization September 10 1891 and notes recent hall decorations and birthday observance in the community.
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