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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
3
A rambling Moravia column shares jokes and local color remarks about sleeper planes, a Drake University fireworks bit, a Jewell woman with 13 children, obstinate pedestrians, and a brisk shift from old ideas to new. It mentions ping pong fever, home grade ice cream parties fading, and a buy now window shopping mood.
A cooperative dinner at Mr. and Mrs. C. Smiths on Saturday October 7 honored Cyrus Hall of Atbia and Rose Tuttle of Upland California. Attendees included Cyrug Hall Mrs Rose Tuttle Gail Hinton and three daughters Vivian Roth and Mary Alice Will Roge Clell Long Frank Nichols Bird Woodcock and others. Cake ice cream and warm words followed as the honorees joked they felt 25 years younger.
Mrs Vote Jones planted a single row of peanuts in her garden this year and saw far above average results. She sent several plants to the Union office for display in a show window, highlighting local peanut cultivation.
Moravia will host District No. 4 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah lodges for their annual convention in 1994. The Centerville gathering last week elected district officers, elected from the hosting lodges, and featured Grand Master Norman Smith Cedar Rapids and Assembly officers Lola Clinton Marshalltown and S Elizabeth Matheny Keokuk. A joint session opened with welcome addresses, followed by separate lodge sessions and a school of instruction. Dinner and a music program capped the day with a reprise of shared activities at the Odd Fellows hall.
Honey in Moravia Saturday afternoon October ith, 96 per pound. Lay in your winter supply now. None better. Bring containers. Tell your neighbors. i Cate.
Emmett Scott brings a rare Tuesday harvest of ripe red raspberries, a second crop for the year. The berries are described as exceptionally fine, rivaling the best seen, though only a small quantity was available from his residence bush.
The Kensington Circle marks 20 years since organizing in Moravia on October 3 1918 with a cooperative dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby home. Toasts and programs featured Mrs. G D Lynch charter member, D E Bishop toastmaster, piano solos, club history, and notes on club impact by I B Sneed J Chambers and others. A K C band performed selections.
Mra Gomer Stocker and Laurence Ward entertained the EEF the Fairview Sunday School and the B Y P U Pleasant Valley group at the Stocker home Friday evening. The event featured games around an old sorghum mill furnace with toasting of weiners and marshmallows. Refreshments included sandwiches pumpkin pie pickles and coffee. Mrs Ward teaches the F F F class and Mrs Frank Smith teaches the Pleasant Valley young peoples class.
Johnnie Whicker closed his cafe and beer parlor in Moravia last week and, with his family, moved to Sioux Falls South Dakota where he has taken a position with Thibadeau Produce. Mr and Mrs H K Smith were business visitors in Des Moines Friday.
Newly elected officers for Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion and the Moravia Auxiliary Unit were installed at a joint Monday meeting with many members present. A covered dish luncheon preceded the program, and guests from Oregon and Centerville heard discussions on veterans relief and relief commission work amid notes of local cooperation and plans for a Halloween party at the Post Home on October 31.
The 20th Century Club held a social afternoon at the J. H. Schreiner home Tuesday. Winners in the attendative contest were guests of the losers. Mrs. Will Tuttle of Upland California, a former member, attended as a guest.
There will be a candy pie and box supper at the Mt Hope Schoolhouse Friday evening October 18. Norma Lee Firkins is the teacher. G W Stanley of Barnes City was a weekend guest of Kenneth Mars.
W E Selby, northeast of Moravia, reports a Siberian crab apple tree blooming for the second time this year. A strong wind toppled the tree this summer, leaving it partially attached to the stump. He notes a heavy blossom produce but does not expect a second crab crop.
J A Nash of Rathbun died October 3 at 11 30 p m in St Joseph hospital Centerville after a longer illness He was 66 and survived by his wife an adopted son Floyd Dykes and brother Neal Nash of Moravia Funeral services were held at the Rathbun home Thursday at 2 p m Rev W F T Evans officiating Burial followed in the Schaeffer cemetery.
About twenty seven former Moravians gathered at Michelinds Park Pasadena for their annual picnic. After a noon dinner honoring Mrs Detwiler birthday a meeting convened and minutes approved. Officers elected include Arthur Pabst president Jurelda Jones vice president Nora Harn secretary and Auren Riekel treasurer.
A shipment of fresh fish from Seattle arrived at the Dr. GD Lynch residence on Tuesday afternoon. The package included a 16 pound salmon measuring 86 inches and an 8-pound flounder. The fish were well iced and in excellent condition upon arrival by express.
Iowa Motor Vehicle department, American Legion, and local garages launch a Highway Safety Campaign in Moravia to cut town traffic accidents by 50 percent in a year. Free inspections at Curtis Burton, Ohler Bros, Bob Dunn, and Roy Brooks stations determine if cars meet OK sticker standards.
Sunday was a happy day for Moravia residents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Turner. A large family gathering at their home included nearly all children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Benson of Longmont Colorado visited, bringing baskets for a noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Dr. and Mrs. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. George Halden, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ellison and children, Mr. and Mrs. Don and baby, My. and Myra, Carl Black and daughter.
Lyle Beery was notified by Standard Oil headquarters that he won a trip to the Iowa Wisconsin football game in Iowa City on Saturday October 21st as a September contest prize. He has now been a winner for the third time in the company promotions. A reception for the new United Brethren minister is planned at the church Thursday evening with families asked to bring pumpkin pies.
A historic menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes creamed turnips buttered apples fritters gravy sweet potatoes and coffee in a home style Friday dinner selection.
Sunday School starts at 10:00 p m with M A Johnson as superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock Evening service at 7 90 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 80 All are welcome and invited W T Boston is the pastor
It is God's good men who are God's clearest demonstration of his existence. Let us be one of them. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Divine Worship at 11 a m Sermon by the pastor Epworth League at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m A meeting of the official board after the devotionals All are requested to be present The W F M S will meet with Mrs Dale Carin this Wednesday afternoon Wesley Sunday School at 10 80 a m Morning worship at 9 30 All are cordially invited to worship with us
Iconium and Fairview churches share Sunday School times at 9 to 10 a.m. Morning worship spans 11 or 0:46, with Young Peoples meetings at 8:46 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Epworth League and junior choir activities are listed, along with Ladies Aid and midweek services on Thursday or Friday evenings. Reverend J. W. Zorbe invites unchurched readers.
The A D Proficiency Club will visit Moravia for a Wednesday evening meeting on October 18. All Masonic lodges of Rnpanoose and Davia counties belong to the club which convenes monthly for instruction and social time. R Wilson, Moravia lodge master, urges all local and visiting Brethren to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Van Dorin observed their 55th wedding anniversary at home on Monday. He recalled arriving in the county from Salem fifty-five years ago and the marriage in Centerville. They returned to near Salem by covered wagon and later settled here after living in Centerville for years.
Mr and Mrs W C Bivin attended the funeral of Sumner Updike in Drakesville on Tuesday. Updike, aged 74 years and one month, had lived in the Drakesville area all his life. Burial took place in Drakesville.
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