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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
4
Sunday School at 10 and 10 30 a m. preaching at 11 2 tm Epworth League at 4 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm W M S meets Oct 16 at 2 30 pm in M E Church parlors church dinner Friday 11 am Wesley Chapel preaching at 9 30 pm pastor B G Hankins leads services
Church program outlines Bible School at 10 a m and noon communion with sermons. Rev Will J Wright delivers powerful messages nightly at 7 30 p m with special music. Six were added to the church at evening service bringing total to twelve. Lectures lift primitive first century gospel emphasis against modern trends. Upcoming topics include In the Wrong Pew Stepping on God Freedom in Religion and more with Miss Dorothy Wright preaching Sunday night. Meetings extend into next week.
The Moravia church notes God as the giver of all good and urges communal gospel effort. The Sunday School convention was well attended with a hopeful program and the minister and superintendent call all to participate to grow in grace. Services are held next Sunday with expectations a strong year ahead.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Vern Purner Supt with art classes. Prayer meeting and teachers training Wednesday at 7 90 p m. Rev W J Todd the new District Superintendent gave a fine address at 11 a m to impress the congregation. Continued on page four.
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association earns praise from E L Cady of Iowa State College for strong livestock marketing. He notes good sales and that Moravia members netted more through St Louis than Chicago would have offered. Cady analyzed May to July 1929 shipments, confirming the association’s favorable results.
Governor John Hammill proclaims October 6 to 12 as Fire Prevention Week in Iowa urging citizens to curb fire hazards. He notes national fire loss decline and calls for educational activities in schools on Friday October 11. The proclamation emphasizes civic effort, church and media support, and coordinated action to protect lives and property.
Moravia girls defeated Udell 11 to 21 in a hard fought Wednesday game. Key Moravia players Madge Hough and Evelyn Hiatt dominated the boards while Udell pushed back with several baskets and a surprising sling incident. The team plans to meet Exline on Friday, October 11, and seeks strong support from fans.
Local fans plan to travel to Albia Friday afternoon to watch Washington and Albia Junior College meet on the field. Noted players Rolla, Foster, and Burdette Ward from the area are highlighted as key performers for Albia.
Mrs Vera DeNoon and Mrs Rava lue Agee announce a new gift and art shop on the Lernerd’s Store second floor. They will offer a complete line of gift and art wares and provide plastic art, lamp shade making instruction, with a central course and classes opening at once. Both women are experts with years of experience and expect strong local support.
Eldon High School rolled over Moravia in a one sided game with multiple touchdowns and strong early leads. Key plays included two early Eldon scores and a late third period touchdown setup, while Moravia faced defensive struggles and several fumbled and penalty setbacks.
The Athletics beat the Cubs 7 to 6 at Moravia Ball Diamond to even the Litt le World Series at one win each. A two run rally in the ninth inning gave Ath letics the victory after a tense nine innings. The deciding run came when deDonough scored on a hit by Anderson after stealing second. The series ends Sunday with a deciding game weather permitting.
Ezra Coltrain received word in Fairfield Nebraska of the death of his uncle John Croft at 1:20 p m Friday October 4 funeral services were held Sunday Croft long resident of Moravia and brother in law of the late Isaac Hiatt he visited Murrayia about six years ago and left many relatives and friends.
Co-Operative Marketing Association shipments last week include one load of Htege on Monday and another on Tuesday bound for St Louis. Hogs shipped Monday were consigned by W E Kelcey and Son with Wis Hampshire at about 260 pounds. Kelcey and Son have shipped two more carloads through the negotiation.
The Northeast District Sunday School convention met at United Brethren Church in Moravia with attendees from across the district. Programs featured Rev. Orlando Ogden, J. A. Stamps, Lloyd Ransom, and G. T. Harn, plus sessions on religious education and division work.
About twenty Masons from Moravia traveled to Unionville on Thursday evening to honor six past masters with jewel awards at the Unionville Lodge. Rev. B. G. Hankins of Moravia presented the jewels and delivered an address noted for its Masonry insight. An ample oyster feed concluded the event, enjoyed by Moravia guests and Unionville hosts alike.
Iconium residents raise funds by popular subscription to share streets in all directions. The project exemplifies progress and cooperation, outperforming larger nearby towns. Officials and citizens are praised for the substantial community effort and outcome.
McDonough has secured a rare ticket to the second World Series game in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. He traveled with Jack Hulhaan Warren Dual and John Irwin and plans to visit the stockyards with Huffman to scout the sheep market for potential feeder shipments.
The King's Heralds girls division met last Saturday afternoon at Leila Day with new president Mildred Smith guiding the group. Officers listed include Jacquelin Winslet as vice president, Leila Day as secretary, Louise Hauksteasweey as vice secretary, Beulah Bishop as pianist, Betty Bishop as reporter, and Louise Huub as counselor. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Arrangements are made for a five-number lecture course for the coming Moravian school year. The Moravia Band held a farewell reception for Allen Hiatt and his son Wilbert as they prepare to move to Washington state. The band lists current members and new arrivals. Other items note a moving picture show by Smith & Gilbert Co, residents returning from near Mt. Ayr, and a group trip to the St. Louis fair aboard the Wabash flyer.
A reception was held in the M E Church parlors last Wednesday evening for Rev and Mrs B G Hawkins the new pastor and wife A large attendance enjoyed a program of vocal and instrumental music readings and short addresses The Moravia and Wesley Chapel churches participated with refreshments of doughnuts and coffee served
A large Yargus family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Yargus home in Albia drew relatives from Des Moines Fairfield Moravia and Indiana. The day featured a plentiful noon meal and photos with many attendees including Bud Yargus Marion Yargas and others. The gathering ended with a poignant farewell to a dear sister whose name is in Indiana.
A friendly gathering Monday at the Ray McCloud home celebrated Mrs. McCloud's birthday and their twenty first wedding anniversary. About forty five neighbors and friends attended with visiting, music, and candy on hand, as guests circulated and enjoyed the occasion.
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