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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
3
The piece blends satirical notes on new football rules causing long timeouts and spectator fatigue with political chatter about President Hoover and the 1930s election climate. It mentions exchange definitions, a Dunbar poem, jokes about Monroe county skunks, and observations on party noise shifting in Moravia as Republicans grow louder.
Word reached here of Charley Davis death at Burns Wyoming. Born and raised locally he was brother to O G Davis W P Davie and Mrs F H Buckmaster. Details are incomplete but reports say a gasoline transfer explosion sparked by a lantern caused his death. he lived about a week after the injury.
The Moravia Patent-Teachers Association program committee outlined a year plan and announces a Monday afternoon meeting on October 24 at 8 16. The agenda includes invocation by Rev G H Buenkel, entertainment by Miss Sarchette's room, a talk on parents cooperation with the school by Mrs Henry Watts, a magic act by H Music Department, a piano solo by Mrs J W Hughes, and a talk on school home cooperation as a factor in community life by Rev G H Suenkel.
The date for a Republican rally in Taylor township was set for October 28 at 7:40 p.m. The meeting will be at the school gymnasium with W. A. Hunt of Ottumwa as the speaker. More particulars to follow.
Extra large string beans from Mrs P. 3. digit and a huge turnip from G. W. Jones farm appeared in the Union office window display last week. The sun spoiled the vegetables indoors, so the show was taken down. Later S. P. Gideon brought two gourds, one 64 inches long and the other serpent shaped, to be exhibited.
The menu lists chicken and dressing with mashed potatoes and gravy Swevt potatoes turnips salad bread butter jelly and coffee served at M. E. Friday House.
A sequence of social visits unfolds across towns with multiple households hosting relatives and friends. Notable stops include the Luse, Wilson, and Davis families visiting homes in Chariton and Nearby communities, plus several Sunday and weekend appearances by Carter, McDanel, Buckmaster, and Dypron households.
J H Schreiner was injured Tuesday when his car skidded on a slippery road near Walnut City and turned several times. He reportedly returned to work the following morning, with injuries considered minor.
Doris Swaim of Des Moines and Carl Grooms of Moravia wed in Lancaster on a Saturday event. The couple plan to reside in Des Moines and note Mr. Grooms has worked at Brooks Garage, relocating from Blakesburg where both families are well known.
A Mt Carmel school homecoming near Blakesburg was held last Sunday sponsored by Bre Pearl Chambers Hunter. A noon basket dinner preceded a program of gongs prayers instrumental music readings and talks by former pupils and teachers. Attendees from the area included Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers Mixa Mildred Chambers and Mrs Wm Gardner. Gardner is a former teacher of the school.
The drd division of the M. E. Ladies Aid of Iconium will host the entertainment and meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Amy Wilson will present a Farm Bureau lesson on up-to-date methods in house cleaning.
Mr and Mrs M McCrory express gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during their fire and for numerous acts of kindness afterward.
Notice invites Rebekah and families to an old time literary program at the hall on October 27. Committee spearheads event with unspecified details.
There will be a box supper and program at West Point school Thursday night October 20. Everyone invited. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mrs. Perry Norton and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Norton of Moulton attended the Davis reunion at the W F P Davis home Tuesday.
Moravia High School joins the newly formed Wabonsie Conference with Humeston Corydon Allerton Garden Grove Seymour Cincinnati and Moulton. Basketball appears the likely fall sport for Moravia which plans a race for the conference title. Officers are P H Jarman Seymour president L E Gack Humeston vice president and W T North Corydan secretary treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Frank O Conner and family spent Sunday at the Wm Espy home. Ernest Hiatt and Virginia visited U S Hiatt to see Kenneth who has a broken arm. J R Callen family spent Saturday and Sunday in Shenandoah. Gu a Luse Gerald T J Luse Willie McDanel Daphne Luse Enid and Edwin Luse Centerville were dinner guests at R E Luse home. Betty and Richard Tharp were absent from school last week. Har Espy family visited Mrs Wm Espy and Delmar and George Simmons at the T L O Conner home. J R Cullen family visited Wednesday at the Cullen home.
The Marion McCrory residence in southeast Moravia was reduced to ruins by a fire last Saturday evening. Family members were away when neighbors discovered the blaze and the fire soon became uncontrollable. Only a small amount of clothing and household goods were saved, with reports the loss is only partially covered by insurance.
Miss Faye Woolums was the surprise birthday guest in Unionville on October 16. She hosted games and contests at the Dukes home after a ride, received gifts, and a cake with candles. A cooperative dinner followed for visitors Grace and Edith Neil, with numerous local families in attendance.
Nineteen speakers compete in Moravia for the 25th Lynch Declamatory Contest to be held in the school gym Friday evening October 21 at 7 30 with three orators, seven dramatics and nine humorous entries. Mrs Simmera coaches the contestants as Dr Lynch sponsors the event providing medals while staying in the background. Between divisions, music by the high school girls trio the girls glee club and a string trio will be performed.
Mrs Johnson departs Monday for Cedar Rapids to attend the Rebekah state assembly as a district delegate amid sessions of the LO. FB. Grand Lodge this week. The role is described as a notable honor for the district.
Mrs and Mrs W P Davis Lois Davis and Harold Mason returned last week from a motor trip to California visiting relatives and friends. They traveled over 6000 miles with practically no car troubles and found wonderful scenery and notable places, calling the trip most pleasant.
Rev Bainbridge opened a two week series of revival meetings Monday night in the Karao building on the square. The undenominational campaign invites all to attend.
The Argo family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for sympathy and deeds of kindness during their time of sorrow. Mentioned are Mrs. Ben Argo, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Argo and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Argo, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dicky.
A celebrated ear of corn weighing 1260 grains drew crowds to the dem site where thousands gathered from a 100 mile radius and beyond. Rex J. Underwood, William Underwood, and families from Fairfield Pontiac and Centerville joined relatives for Sunday visits as residents planned a Gospel Team event at Unionville Baptist on October 23.
The notice lists church activities including Sunday School at 9 45 a m with GC C Cullers Supt Divine worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor Epworth League at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 39 with a short pastor’s message Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 Choir rehearsal after the service Wesley Preaching at 9 20 a m Sunday School at 10 80 a m led by J C Behrens pastor
The United Brethren Church invites all without a home to worship on the Lord’s Day. Bible School 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Evening services 7:30 p.m. Revival meetings led by Rev. Bainbridge and Mr. Taylor at the Karso building nightly. choir practice weekly. no prayer meeting during the revival.
Teanium Circuit Iconium Sunday School at 10 a m Ralph Turner superintendent Services at the Christian Church all this week Rev Habert Seath minister Boy Scouts Saturday evening at 7 30 Girl Scouts at the same hour Young Peoples meeting at the Christian Church Sunday evening at 2 p m Ladies Aid program Thursday and dinner under the direction of Division No 3 Farm Bureau women in the afternoon The Rotary Club of Albia out on Monday evening October 24 Class No 7 serves the banquet Public program Fairview Sunday School at 16 a m Morning worship at 45 a m Young Peoples choir Miss Vera F Hoshak and Mrs Velma Ewing sang a duet last Sunday Epworth League Tuesday 7 30 p m Vercel Kanter leader Milton Sunday School 10 a m Lewis Rouse Superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Young Peoples choir Epworth League 7 30 p m Miles Dorothy Marie Ellison reader Services after league Prayer meeting Friday 7 30 p m Public invited If you have no church home you are invited to one of these churches J W Zerbe Minister
Mr and Mrs Ben Williams hosted a family gathering in Promise City. Flo Moore of Ottumwa visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Moore. Van Long Enid and Jack joined Alicia callers Saturday afternoon. M B Tisue and Lloyd Brown and family visited Cass Hamilton. Marion Mounts and family called at Ben Jones's. John Plant and son Leslie were Moravia callers. Mary Plants visited Mrs Jeff Patrick over the weekend. Ben Jones and family were Centerville callers Saturday. Marve Lockman couple visited Unionville last week. Emmett Scott couple went to Albin Monday to see Frank Spinks who is very low.
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