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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
5
A column reflects on dusty streets versus oil programs in Moravia and Mediapolis, praising oil for dust control and noting Mediapolis growth, new paint battles dust, and New London’s boom with a glove plant. It chants community effort, cites local humor, farm life, and school marching band preparations for Winterset events.
Mr and Mrs J R Lockman celebrated 60 years of marriage at their Morning area home with a large dinner and visits from relatives and friends. Mrs Lockman, born Florence Dotson, is the daughter of Jackson and Lydia Dotson, and the couple spent their lives in the local community.
The Moravia Public School Marching Band plans to compete in the district contest at Winterset next Saturday, in Class C. Intensive training since late August has rebuilt the organization each fall and promises a strong showing, as in past years. The piece notes further garden memories and local weather musings amid a broader look at community life and milestones.
Mrs Helma C Plants and W C Tisue of Moravia were united in marriage on Tuesday afternoon Oct 4 at 2 oclock at the home of Rev Luther W Childs in Centerville. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride’s son and daughter in law Leslie Plants and Mr and Mrs Harry Hillman. The couple reside on the Tisue farm west of Moravia where a large crowd gathered to charivari them Tuesday night.
The Appanoose County American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at the local Legion Post Home with a 6:30 cooperative supper. Mrs. Gee Milani of Centerville presided, Mrs. Chester Broshar of Moravia led the program, featuring a vocal solo by Bette Hiatt and a piano selection by Pauline Laws. The next county meeting will be with the Unionville Unit next Tuesday evening.
The fifth annual Hawk reunion gathered twenty three relatives at Frank Wilson home on Sunday October 9. Attendees included FP P Hawk Morravia and Alice VanWinkle, J C Buckmaster and family, Harrison family from Davenport Ottumwa Oakville and Wapello, and guests E W Charity and R W Charity. Afternoon callers included J C Woodruff and daughters Ruth Chandler and Clinthe Sanders plus Rita Easter and Mrs. Williams and daughter.
A cooperative dinner celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. T. R. Gardner Mrs. Harley Tisue and Mrs. Lena Ives at the Harley Tisue home on Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gardner and Kenneth Mrs. Lima Ives Mr. and Mrs. Lorence Gardner of Boone W. J. Lemaster James Nash and the Harley Tisue family.
The Parent-Teacher Association plans a program Monday evening Oct 17 at 7 30. The band will perform and Mrs D E Bishop will speak on Are Teachers People along with educational pictures.
Letter from Guy Adams describes his operation in Iowa City recovery. He arrived last August, wore a three inch cast for five weeks, and felt relief after its removal on October 5. He reports ward congestion, electric heat for joints, and Sunday School services with wheelchaired patients welcomed downstairs.
Willis Eastlack 53, a former Moravia resident, died in Los Angeles after six months of heart trouble. He served on the Los Angeles police force and funeral services were held there with burial in Forest Lawn cemetery. Survived by widow and two daughters. mother Mamie Eastlack of Upland. father and one brother predeceased him.
W J Monroe known as Bill Monroe has been brought home from Geneseo Illinois where he had been in a hospital since the September 26 auto accident. He is progressing and may be able to leave for home in about a week.
A birthday anniversary dinner for Homer Utterback Ophelia Staley Joyce Ellen Houser Estel Eugene Will and Bobby Houser was held at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coffin home. Dinner followed by hymns and visiting. guests included Wike Tharp Opal Houser Doris Fry Ruth White Garland Houser Joyce Ellen Estes Houser Cliff Staley Opal Staley Barry Houser Evline Eugene Wilk Houser Albia Carl Coffin Duane Coffin Shirley Coffin Homer Utterback and Steven McKern.
A historical menu lists chicken main with potatoes sweet potatoes green beans cranberry salad batter dutty Vultee hot dish and other items, reflecting a community dining option.
Miss Irma Carnes, an Ames craft specialist, led the year’s first lesson on crafting at the Blumen home on Wednesday October 5. Ten ladies from Taylor township attended as readings and weaving were planned for the next session.
Mr. and Mrs. Laws announce the marriage of daughter Garnet to Wilbur Johnson in Lancaster Missouri on Sept 10 with Mrs. Knapp of Centerville present Their other daughter Pauline wed Richard Harp in Unionville Missouri on Oct 8 with Mr. and Mrs. Green of Centerville Also wishes from many friends for the couples.
Dr. W. A. Brooks an Optometrist of Centerville since 1917 died at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville Friday at 4 40 am after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home at 2 30 pm Sunday with Rev C M LaGrone officiating. Burial followed at Cromwell Iowa on Monday.
Parsons College announces selections for the Philharmonic Choir with Betty Bishop and Rex Firkins of Moravia named as new members. Professor Donald Dean Dawson notes the choir will be the largest in college history, with official membership limited to 107 this fall. Last year the spring tour included Council Bluffs, Kansas City Mo., and Topeka Kansas, with about twenty concerts across ten days.
An all star cast from Moravia high school will present Shirt Sleeves at the school gym Thursday evening this week. Ray Pierce the dramatic coach directs the performance.
Moravia high school baseball wraps up a successful season by defeating Lovilia 6 to 8 at Lovilia and topping Rathbun 7 to 4. George Hellyer pitched effectively with solid team support as Coach Gardner utilised a steady lineup including Lemaster Hellyer Woodward Whitehead Woodward Hudson and Woodward.
Rev and Mrs KR L Brown anu lous were called to Burlington Friday by the death of Mrs Brown s nephew Billy Nelson 15 years old Death occurred early by morning at Town City Funeral reviews were held at Burlington by day afternoon
Moravia United Brethren Church plans an all day observance next Sunday beginning with Sunday School at 10 am to burn the mortgage and clear church debt. Dr W Weidler will preach, G E MacCannon and Dr C L Young will speak, and Mrs F P Hawk will receive special recognition for years of service to the Ladies Aid Society.
The Moravia church debt was retired over 12 years by needlecraft and culin ary work led by Mrs. Frank Hawk. Founded August 26, 1895 the church built under Rev. O O Hobson and later Rev. F E Brooks saw a gradual payoff. Current trustees include Austin Jay president Mabel Hawk secretary and W P Davis and Forrest. The article notes the surviving members and upcoming Sunday services.
A fragmented note describes a joyful visit as Mrs Fred Hiner and family reunite after three decades. The account preserves local tone and mentions a cousin, husband, and a day spent together with moments of shared warmth.
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