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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
3
The writer recalls a birthday week and a large bouquet from Mrs. J. T. VanDorin adorning the editorial desk after returning from business calls. She thanks Wesley Chapel neighbors for recognition of TNT, shares memories of childhood and church meals, and notes a pear-picking tip using a lowered limb.
Moravia Community Club will hold a called meeting at the Community Building Friday evening. President Hert Turner announced the gathering at the club dinner last Friday. Members are urged to attend to discuss ideas and action on a concerted effort toward winter business promotion, with Moravia business firm representatives especially encouraged to participate.
Mr and Mrs Coy Swift celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 16 1989 with an open house for relatives and neighbors from 10 a m to 6 p m.
Tom Kingery suffered a serious knee break when a 200 pound coal chunk toppled onto his leg on Monday near his home. He was hospitalized at Melrose for six weeks or more and will need about three months before weight bearing. Friends sent a sunshine basket as a wish for a speedy recovery.
Between 90 and 100 persons attended the DeKalb Field day at the Wilson farm Tuesday hosted by R C Wilson local dealer. Bert Nolin outlined the DeKalb hybrid corn on display while officials lauded yields and ear quality. George Scott won the 488 prize with five ears from Soap Creek bottom land. The platform was supported by four hills of corn weighing about 1465 pounds. Plot estimates suggest 82 bushels per acre. Wilson invites attendees to the state husking match at Fairfield on Oct 31 in a DeKalb No 826 field. Delia McCrory and Gladys Virginia McCrory visited Fairfield. Gladys works for Mutual Farm Insurance in Bloomington.
Samuel Johnson of Moravia Iowa died in Los Angeles on September 28 1939 after a California visit He leaves wife six children and 16 grandchildren Funeral held October 1 at Albia Methodist Church with interment at Oak View cemetery Johnson was a lifelong church and Masonic member with roots in Salem church and Class No 9 He lived in Albia after 1920 and worked in general insurance before his health declined
The Union directs Cleo Barnes to relocate to Bloomington Illinois as assistant manager of the Mc Clellan store. He has served at LaSalle Illinois for several months. The transfer marks an eight splendid advancement for him.
The Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet Tuesday evening October 17 for dues collection. Because of a Legion men’s party the meeting moves to the home of Mrs. Howard Smith at 1 30.
Mr and Mrs Bernus Barton left last Friday for their Ventura California home after a three week visit with relatives and friends. A cooperative family dinner for them on Sept 24 was hosted by their uncle Clell Long. Mrs Barton was formerly Opal Showers.
Dick Miller is listed in good condition at University hospital in Iowa City after a farm accident northwest of Albia left him with a broken third vertebra. He was injured when a cow kicked, toppled, and stomped, causing neck injury. Doctors expect possible discharge Monday with a harness and brace, plus ongoing observations at Iowa City.
The Farm Bureau at Hilton sponsored Monroe township’s second annual Rural Declamatory Contest. In the oratorical division Dickie Spencer spoke The Flag Goes By from Hilton school taught by Mrs. Fay Hudgen. James Nathan Wilson won the dramatic division with A War Dog Faithful to a Marine from Pleasant Grove school taught by Guy Argo. Vera Maxine Van Dorin of Hedge College school won the humorous division with Kate's Agent under teacher Mrs. Lula Tillmont. Judges were Mrs. Margaret Dunkin, Mrs. Mildred Hickenlooper, and Mrs. Grace Tedford of Albia. Winners received candy boxes. 4-H club members reported on their Dairy Cattle Congress trip to Waterloo.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will switch from weekly dinners to a monthly meal on the third Wednesday each month. The group will be divided into four divisions of 24 members, each hosting a dinner every four months, with all members attending on dinner days for fellowship and society business. Mrs Ora Selby named division chairmen and co chairs. tea and cookies were served at the close.
Government geological survey crews based in Moravia for six months will depart this week. They will move to Seymour for a short period before winter assignments southward. Moravia workers include Melvin Dohlstrom, Woodward Thorstengen, George Perham, and Don Lawrence. The crews mapped seven square miles at one inch to the mile. Mr and Mrs W G Harris hosted a stint, and Daisy Stevens visited Udell residents, calling on cousins My and Mrs C E Phillips and family.
Hedge College School will host a program with pie and candy social Monday night October 18. Lula R. Tilmont is the teacher coordinating the event.
Wm Gardner owner of the Gardner Hatchery has bought the store building on the square’s west side, formerly the Broghar Schreiner store. The building recently housed Emmett Scott and was owned by Paul and Pearl Broshar and Nadine Winslet. Gardner plans improvements and relocation of hatchery equipment, with further opening details to follow.
The Kensington Club marked its twenty six year anniversary with dinner and a program in the Meth odist church reception room. charter members Jennie Johnson Emma Pabst Ora Selby Elmina Halden and Mamie Blumenstock attended. members shared memories and reflections on club activities and community service, with musical numbers and a toast to past presidents.
Legion Post announces another Pitch Party at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening October 17. An oyster supper will be served and all are invited. Mrs Emmaline Hollingsworth, Mr and Mrs Ralph Packard and Mrs Link Raney of Centerville visited Sunday with J M Wright, the former’s brother.
W N Firkins of Moravian receives a rare keepsake from his son BE G Firkins of the U S S Squalus. The sailor describes a 200 foot test dive and reveals stationary salvaged from the sunken submarine after 112 days underwater. He warns not to plan visits until the national emergency ends and notes possible Reserve transfer.
County Attorney Charles Johnston spoke at the Methodist church to Community Club members on Friday noon about the Bill of Rights. He said few understand its meaning and explained it guarantees democracy, free speech, a free press, property rights, and state rights. Twenty four members attended the dinner, the club’s third in a series. Bert Turner announced and Vice President Wm Gardner introduced the speaker.
A large Wesley Chapel crowd honored Rev. R. L. Brown and his family with a Friday evening reception. About 25 Moravia church members attended. Mrs. Lute Hiatt chaired, presenting an engaging program with clarinet and saxophone by Edward and Robert Brown, vocal numbers by the Burton trio, a solo by Mrs. Juanita Dooley, and a reading by Miss Rubye Hiatt.
Mrs. Mary Leach wife of I K Leach died in Mt Pleasant Iowa on Monday October 9 after over a year of illness She was born May 24 1860 in Appanoose County Iowa and was 79 years 4 months and 16 days her survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs Ollie Cody a son Lester Leach in Waterloo and four grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM from Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev W G Lagle officiating Interment at Salem Cemetery
A large group of relatives and friends visited the Putnam country home Sunday for a traditional autumn gathering. Mary Putnam, daughter of Alvin Miller who purchased the land in 1866 from Mr. Black for 10 dollars per acre, preserves acres with rich crops. William Horner, the oldest present, recalls the Miller family’s 1867 trek and a lasting friendship. Mrs Reich returned Friday from a weeks visit with her son Herschel Reich and family in Glenwood Springs Colorado.
All high school cast presents Plain Jane a western style farce at Moravia gymnasium on Thursday October 12 at 7:80 PM Aunt Emma Marsden invites her niece Jane while other relatives arrive creating a tangle ending happily for most.
Roast chicken with dressing and mashed potatoes plus gravy creamed peas corn souffle cranberry jelly and cabbage salad. Bread butter pie and coffee offered. Menu reflects church aid event with a wholesome midweek meal.
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