05 Oct 1933
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
1
A lighthearted piece warns of a nationwide outbreak of columnitis endangering real journalism. It cites Mystic Sentinel staff cases, mentions T. W. Killion and W. E. F. as victims, and parodies medical cures via advertising toxins amid a satirical view of journalism in small towns.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion and the Moravia Auxiliary Unité will hold a joint installation of officers at the Post Home Monday evening next week. A seven o clock cooperative supper precedes the event. bring covered dishes.
Mrs Walter I Lemaster of Moravia died at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a brief illness. Obituary Martha Hvaline Bickford born April 95 1875 near Moravia Iowa died September 30 193? at 53 years 6 months and days. She married Walter I Lemaster March 30 1892 and lived on farms near Morning and Moravia. Survived by husband two children six grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at United Brethren church Moravia October 3 at 2 30 p m.
County Clerk Howard Evans announced the list of persons drawn for petit jurors. They must appear on the second Monday of the term at 10 a.m. The term starts November 30. The roster includes Lena Bail, J. I. Udell Crow, Carl Exline, Daniela Moulton, Dotun Moulton, Lydia Fox, Centerville residents, Moravia and Mystic natives, and others such as J. W. Hutton, Joe Johnson, Maude Peatman, Frank Stober, Prank Turner, Fay Wright, John Zimmer, and additional names from Centerville, Moravia, Mystic, Moulton, Canterville, Unionville, Exline, and Cincinnati.
Blakesburg defeated Moravia in a Sunday kittenball doubleheader at Gabe Johnson diamond southeast of Moravia. Blakesburg won the first game 11 to 5 after eliminating the colored team from Centerville. In the second game Moravia led 6 to 2 before Blakesburg rallied to win. local errors and weak batting hurt Moravia. Reported Blakesburg was reinforced by five players from Ottumwa.
Fleigting was assisted by Reverend W T Boston, Reverend J D Brohnson, and Reverend J C Behrens of Moravia. Interment followed in Moravia cemetery.
The Lemaster family thanks friends for sympathy and help after the passing of our beloved wife and mother Mrs. W I Lemaster. We appreciate the floral offerings and the kindness shown by Walter I Lemaster Mrs H Tisue and family Mr and Mrs H R Lemaster.
Mrs. Lester Brain hosted the E. T. C. club Thursday afternoon after a brief business session. Dainty refreshments followed the meeting, providing a cordial close to the gathering.
Enon held a homecoming and rally day on Sunday October 1 with about 100 attendees at Bible School. Rev Donahoo delivered the morning address, Rev Hebrena of Moravia spoke in the afternoon, and the event featured special musical numbers. Bible School began in 1906 by Rev Donahoo with eleven pupils present.
The fifth annual county Ladies Aids convention will be held at the M. E. church in Mys te on Tuesday October 10 an all day meeting with a cooperative dinner. Reports of the year’s work and committee appointments are on the program along with devotional welcome addresses music and readings. Attendees are asked to bring their own plate cup and silver.
The Ivan Raney family, from the Tyone vicinity, has moved into the Albert Hasksion property. Mr Raney is employed by Hurley Bros. The note appears in a local dinner menu listing fried chicken and other dishes.
The Moravia area miller Baptist church held a homecoming last Sunday with a large crowd. Morning sermon by Rev Frank Smith followed by a bountiful noon basket dinner and an afternoon program featuring songs, solos, historical notes, and talks. A four week revival concluded with a 6:40 pm young peoples service and Rev Smith closing the day.
Fairview Sunday School officers and teachers for the coming year have been announced. Superintendent Pearl Hiner, Assistant Supt Paul Boyer, Sec Trega Vera Kuster, Pianist Mrs Velma Ewing. Librarians Ruth Pfunnebecker Ada Boyer. Primary Dept Mary Bissie Glad felder. Juniora Mary Boyer Young People Mrs Velia Ewing. Young Married People Mrs Lucille McKetn. Bible Class Mrs Bessia Boshak.
Rev Hall Swaim has been called to the Nazarene church at Rock Falls Illinois and departed Monday for that place Rock Falls lies about forty miles west of Rockford a town of around three thousand eight hundred inhabitants
The U B Church lists a Wednesday dinner featuring roast pork baked apples mashed potatoes brown gravy with cabbage salad sweet potatoes tomatoes and macaroni pie. Coffee is served.
Across the nation and Moravia in the afternoons crowds gather before radios from 12 30 for about two hours as the World Series is recounted. The event distracts pupils workers and housewives alike but the lighthearted pastime offers a welcome break from daily cares.
W Carl Carr of Besford Iowa has purchased the Seymour Herald and took possession last Saturday. He formerly taught at Moravia High School and had told the Union editor he planned to enter newspapers within a few years. The Seymour field is his new base and locals expect him to succeed in journalism.
The Albia Rotary Club traveled to Iconium for a Monday dinner hosted by Sun day School Class No. 7 of the Methodist church. More than 60 Rotarians and guests attended a program chaired by Fred Everett with remarks from Alfred Clark about a Mexico trip and Charles F. Miller praising Iconium. Rev. Orval Morgan spoke on highways and humane fellowship, and Rev. J. W. Zerbe urged private cemeteries for faults and heart felt handshakes. Music by the Old Gang quartet closed the evening.
Carl Van Zante of Moravia won the hillbilly contest at the King Theatre in Albia Sunday afternoon, beating three other contestants. He played guitar and harmonica together and sang, then performed again during the vaudeville program with Red and Ernie and the Hexin Merrymakers.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Albert hosted Progressive club members and their husbands at the McDonough residence on Thursday evening. Bridge was won by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Broshar placing second. Unique lunch menus were offered at the close.
I plan to leave Sunday morning with a truck for the World’s Fair. Anyone wishing to go see me before Saturday night. FU, Luge.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent. Preaching at noon. Evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. W T Boston serves as pastor.
The Church of Christ hosts a Bible School at 10 minutes past the hour, with preaching by Rev. Law son at 11 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. and a second sermon at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study convene Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Davi Schreiner as superintendent Divine worship at 11 a m sermon God the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ Epworth Seagus at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday at 7390 Wesley Sunday School at 10 30 a m morning worship 9 20 all are invited to worship with us J C Behrens pastor
Teonium Circuit iconium Sunday School at 10 a m Ralph Corner Sept Young Peoples meeting Sunday eve ning at 6 45 Clarence Sheldon led a fine meeting last Sunday evening Services after Young Peoples meeting Boy Scouts and leaders plan weiner roast at Jay Mansman place Saturday evening Ladies Aid meets Thursday evening reception for minister and family donations invited Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 20 Fairview Sunday School 5 a m Pearl Hiner Supt Morning worship 9 45 Young peoples chair Epworth League Tuesday evening Community night Hilton Sunday School 10 a m Lewis Rouse Supt Morning worship 11 Young Epworth League 7 30 p m Misa Alberta Rouse leader Dallas McGinnis led a good meeting last Sunday with a debate Prosperity is Not Necessary to Friendship Grace Spain Alberta Rouse Warren Rouse Helen Understlon Junior choir special number Services after League Community Night Friday Oct with church services and Farat Bureau at the Community Hall If you have no church home you are Invited to one of these churches J W Zerbe minister
Relatives and friends traveled from multiple towns to attend the funeral of Mrs. Walter I. Lemaster. Among those listed were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomax, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Robey, and numerous others from Centerville Ottumwa Trenton Moulton Peru Albia and surrounding areas, with many additional attendees noted.
The Kensington club and invited guests enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Louise Oehler's home for their annual guest day on September 26. Out-of-town guest Mrs W H Tuttle of Upland California attended. A two course luncheon was served by committee members including Mrs Louise Ochler Mrs Mary Johnson and Mrs Billydred Bishop.
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