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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
5
A collection of light anecdotes and notices from a small town. The column references a church debt milestone, a milk bill, a humorous theft of change, a cow tail incident leading to blood, early morning rooster antics, a White Leghorn self-advertiser, a White Rock chick purchase, a Persian cat with kittens, and a local doctor’s popularity. The piece preserves local color and residents’ quips, ending with a playful misprint on the U.S. president.
A large Moravia United Brethren congregation celebrated clearing the church debt with all day services led by Bishop W. O. Weidler. Thirteen new members joined, the Ladies Aid spoke of years of labor to erase the balance, and York College was highlighted in education talks.
Funeral services for Lee Cloyed of Blakesburg were held at the Blakesburg Christian church after he was gored to death by a yearling shorthorn bull on Thursday. The pet animal had previously been warned to beware its potential danger as it grew less docile, though no witness saw the fatal attack.
Mrs Ida Powell who had been convalescing at her brother Clyde Hiatt s home was moved to the John Bickford residence Saturday for continued care and recovery.
A brisk exchange shows locals boasting over field feats and a farmer challenge. Banter includes a half mile claim, a BCire crow episode, and a dinner invitation turned into a grace period remark.
Burl Brockus of near Unionville Iowa won the county championship in Appanoose county s first annual corn husking contest at the Charles Shubst farm near Centerville He earned 10 cash and another 10 for district travel Lee Benz Center ville placed second Arthur Crouch near Seymour third Quincy Adams Moulton fourth Brockus may advance to the district husking contest in Danville Oct 25 marking a strong start for the county event
A three act comedy "Shirt Sleeves" played to a large crowd in the school gym last Thursday benefiting the activity fund. Ray Pierce directed the All-star cast led by Theodore Rand and Esther Rand with a full list of named actors and stage crew, while the school orchestra under Mr. Harris performed a concert before curtain.
The sophomore class held a party at Ida Patrick's Friday night. The Red Cross met at the rear of R D McCauley's store. A Perry, foreman of a Camp Dodge carpentry crew, sat turned home. Chester Broshar Ottie Whicker and Lee Hiatt returned from Camp Dodge Saturday night. Chester was promoted to sergeant of the supply company. M McCrory advertised Wilson's Best Flour at 3.00 per sack. Letters were printed from Loren Hiner and Austin J Broshar in Uncle Sam's service. Loren thanked for a chicken box and other supplies. Lee Hiatt enjoyed it too. John Fulson celebrated his eighth birthday with a party. Rev D W Swender returned as pastor of the United Brethren church. The weather cooled as people wore winter wraps. Job Smithbury had the best four turnips at the Fail Festival. J p Noster had the largest turnip.
Moravia high school releases the 1998 89 girls and boys basketball schedule with doubleheaders almost every date. Highlighted by games against Blakesburg Moulton Cincinnati and Moulton plus county tournament and sectional dates. Coach Genevieve Wheeler and Coach Gardner lead returning veterans Stocker Hiner Hiatt Brackett Morris Hellyey Hudson White Woodward Zike Main plus newcomers as two strong teams are expected.
Moravia will soon host a new Gamble Store as McDonough Bros Ralph and Rollie plan to equip the present store location one door north of the post office with fixtures and Gamble merchandise including hardware. They will also continue Texaco gas and oil sales. An opening date will be announced later.
Two weeks ago Blumenstocks paid 10 cents for a Union classified ad to sell pears. The ad drew buyers, all pears sold promptly, and Mrs. Blumenstock notes she is still receiving inquiries and believes many more bushes could have sold.
Unionville Iowa: William Walter 76, longtime farmer near Unionville, died at his home Friday after a brief illness. Survived by widow Anna Underwood Walters, two sisters in Ohio, and one brother in Montana. Funeral held Sunday at Unionville Methodist Church with Rev. James A. Wilson officiating. Burial in Eaton Cemetery.
Mrs Sim Howell hosted a cooperative dinner at their home for her husband on his birthday and for George Turner. Relatives and friends joined including Mr. and Mrs. George Howell and sons Alfred and Clyde, Delia McCrory, Leila Day, Ida McCrory, Dorothy Mae McCrory, Thelma Luse, Lester Strunk, Wm Barnes and son Charles, Harold Turner and three children. Places mentioned include Moravia and Albia.
Members must meet the Department Secretary by Telegraphic Roll Call on November 1. Dues should be mailed by October 28. Margaret Callen is Unit Membership Chairman. Mr and Mrs Preston Hiatt and their son of Knoxville visited relatives this weekend.
A series of school notices lists events at Vosburgh Schol on Friday October 28 with Hazel Hellyer as teacher and a box supper. Darby School hosts Thursday October 20 at 7 30 with Vera Kuster as teacher. Blue Front School hosts Friday October 28 with Wanda Jones as teacher.
Hedge College hosts a Piz and Candy Social on October 27 at Op tu. Gretchen Luse, teacher, leads the Farmers Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra.
Brompton School outlines a Thursday evening program and box event. The notice lists a venue at Su' dock Cuiton EB and mentions Boardiuan as the teacher.
Ruth Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Johnson Moravia chosen to sing in University chorus. Miss Johnson a junior at University of Iowa. Moravia residents heard her in a vocal duet broadcast on station W S U L Tuesday evening last week.
Moravia Public School band won a superior rating at the Winterset district contest, earning a spot in May’s state music festival in Iowa City. Baxter and Lorimer also received superior in Class C, with Dexter, Afton and Woodward rated excellent. Judges cited superior playing and near perfect cadence, praising new uniforms and director Harris.
Russell Main and R C Wilson are said to be the first farmers in the vicinity to buy modern corn pickers for use on their farms. Main recently purchased a New Ideal two row picker and Wilson a Woods one row machine.
Kensington Club members and their husbands marked the twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner and program at the Methodist church parlors. Floral decor, a long dinner for twenty, toastmistress, and reminiscences by G B Johnson D E Bishop and others highlighted an evening of club history and social projects.
Mrs. B. S. Webster visited Albi with granddaughter Hazel Webster. On Saturday she fell ill, taken to Albi hospital for treatment. She departed improved but unable to attend activities.
In Moravia the union notes Fred Hiatt and his son Charles Enos Hiatt have assumed management of W. C. Bivin & Son feed and grinding business Monday morning. Hiatt has 15 years in freight and trucking, Enos eight at Oehler Oil Station. The firm will offer feed grinding and invite farmers patronage while Bivin & Son continues implements and trucking.
The dinner menu lists Swiss steak with gravy served over mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, creamed peas, tumum salad, hot rolls, jelly, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee.
The annual Class Nine Chicken Roast will be held at the Methodist church at 7 o clock Friday evening. This event supports class activities and features chicken dinner and local speakers.
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