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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
5
In a reflective Webster City piece the mother imagines worst case war outcomes for her 11 year old son and the societal pull toward patriotism. She debates readiness, sacrifice, and the lure of glory while contemplating hospitals baskets and a future haunted by loss.
Moravia's school marching band, in Class C, will compete at the district contest in Pella next Saturday starting at 2:00 PM in Central College stadium. Other entrants include Baxter New Sharon and Woodward. The event follows a 6:30 dinner for local schoolmasters at Moravia M E Church with hosts Mr and Mrs Wra H Young.
A Sunday dinner at United Brethren church in Moravia followed the morning service to honor the new minister Rev. T. J. Zike and his family. The event drew a good crowd despite bad weather.
An audience filled Moravis school auditorium applauded the all high school cast in three act Civil War drama Little Women. Director Miss Ann Helscher and cast including Jerry Winsler Jean Kathryn Brosahr Helen Carter Doris Jean Luse Bette Hiatt Junior Youngker Charles Youngker Elaine Palmer Kenneth Coltrain Lon Blackman earned praise for a near all star performance. Music by the high school orchestra directed by Mr Gould accompanied the show. Dorothy Lou Dodd from 20th Century Studio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Dodd.
ThomasParvin Sharp born 1873 Appanoose County Iowa died at his home near Elkhead Missouri aged 64 years 2 months 6 days. He married Willie Jewell Griffin Feb 26 1928 in Monticello Florida. Survived by widow two daughters Grace Ansley Tampa Jessie Barbara home granddaughter Anne Ansley Tampa two brothers Frank John Tampa sisters Lillian Yates Alberta Blake Tampa Lucille Robinson Sparta Missouri Clair Spencer Albis Iowa. He was preceded by parents and one brother. He was a faithful Presbyterian and a respected neighbor with many friends.
Local and personal items describe U. S. Woulson in Des Moines on business, Rex Firking and Herschel Johnson visiting from Fairfield, families visiting relatives in Milo and Princeton, Miss Harriett Lee Main returning to Troy, a surprise wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Johnson, and Sidney Helms en route to Texas. A son named Ronald Lean born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Underwood at Freeman Johnson's home. Progressive Club held a guest bridge party with nine tables, prizes to Mrs. Wilbur Perkins and Mrs. John Veach, refreshments by the committee.
Miss Agnes O Leary Apanogse county public health nurse spoke at the Mo ravia school PTA meeting. She outlined the Chariton River Basin Planning Project a generalized public health nursing service coordinated by a non practicing physician. The program covers communicable diseases maternity dental health school health tuberculin testing and immunization with talks by Alvest Crockerots and Mrs Leonged Baliney on school matters and speed.
Albert Turner, a Navy serviceman, visits relatives and friends in the Honolulu vicinity. He was recently stationed at Whett after being transferred from Hensel la Whett, and now spends time with local acquaintances during his furlough.
Henry Arthian presented a exceptionally large ear of corn at the Union office on Tuesday morning, measuring 28 rows of kernels. Emma Wood identified the impressive ear, surpassing Arthian's prior 26 row record.
Past week brought march like conditions with balmy, windy and stormy days. An early Friday saw light snow and a subsequent flurry later. Walt Lagle found a 15 inch icicle at the Wabash depot. Sunday and Monday drizzle grew into light rainfall by Tuesday morning totaling about 1% inches.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church hosted a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. Tom Cameron's home Tuesday to honor Mrs. Wilbur Perkins. She and her family plan to move to Carson Town where Mr. Perkins will teach vocational agriculture.
Notices list three school events in October with programs and box suppers. Enon hosts a program and candy social on Tuesday October 26 led by Guy Argo. Fairview No 11 invites a Halloween program and box supper on Thursday October 28 hosted by Marie Closter. Brompton school plans program and box supper Friday October 22 led by Clifton Boardman.
A school social at Hedge College is planned for Monday evening October 25. A prize for best decorated box will be awarded to a girl. Gretchen Luse teaches at the college.
Representatives from Appanoose and Monroe counties attend a Sioux City gathering of farmers and farm program workers to confer with a U S Senate agricultural sub committee on new farm legislation. The session runs through Tuesday and Wednesday, with listed participants including R C Wilson L B Monroe Leo Bowdish B M Knapp and others.
Moravia dairy judging team members Junior Youngker Ferrell Purvis Doyle Hampton Floyd Johnson with instructor Wilbur Perkins and Donald White head returned from Kansas City after attending the Royal Livestock Show and the national FFA convention. Contests results to be announced Wednesday evening. Milwaukee railroad provided transportation and five awards were granted to the local FFA chapter.
The M E Church held a Rally Day program last Sunday morning with Rally Song by Primary Department and audience participation in Onward Christian Soldiers. Reading by Mrs. Rousseau, music by a girls orchestra, and a review of Sunday School lesson by G T Harn. A basket dinner followed in the basement. Epworth League members led the evening service with musical numbers and no book review.
A family reunion gathered at the R. R. Burke home in Moravia last Sunday in October. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J R Cain, Mr and Mrs Leo Smith and family of Cedar Rapids, Max Buckingham of Winfield Maine, and Mrs Neil Townsend and family, Mr and Mrs Francis Onean, Mr and Mrs Starling Hodges and family, Carl Hodges and Carl McCrory of Ottumwa, and Mrs Ophea Blumer and daughter of Douds.
A farm property exchange occurs near Muruyvia as Nash sells the Gladfeider place to W H Rohl now of Vodiasolx formerly of Center vile. Rohl plans to occupy the site in March. Theat Laine BYaghes and Todd Garner visit with Mrs Will Houser and their Gospitter.
Moravia community members gather for a water system installation demo at the Dodd farm led by Ames extension engineer C H Van Vinck. A cooperative noon meal followed and flashlight photos were taken for use in future demonstrations.
Jennie Shrader, a pioneer Iowa teacher, founded the Urbana Shrader Academy with Rev. Joseph M. Wilson around 1896. The school aimed to prepare students for college, train teachers, and offer practical business education. After Wilson's death in 1904 she returned to Iowa City to engage in church and literary work.
Maxine Milleman three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Milleman returned from Iowa City where a large button was removed from her throat after it became lodged during play. The operation left her free of ill effects and she now refuses to eat any more buttons.
Francis Miller and Wayne Thompson of this vicinity have been cast in the Albia Junior College all college play to be staged Thursday evening. Skidding features Miller as the grandfather and Thompson as the Judge, with both having appeared in last year’s very college plays.
Notice calls for a good attendance at the Odd Fellow Lodge meeting next Tuesday evening October 26 for work in the first degree. By equat of the s
The menu lists Crusted chicken over biscuit with mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, baked beans, date pudding with whipped cream. Includes Oulfee beverage and other sides, reflecting a classic dinner offering.
Twenty one members attended the first Home Crafts course meeting of Farm Bureau ladies in Chariton Union Douglas and Taylor townships at the Fred Blumenstock home on Oct 13. Miss Erma Garner of Ames led refinishing old furniture while Mrs J L Dodd was elected Taylor township chairman and Mrs Coffin became publicity chairman. Mrs Blumenstock will lead the music project. A Legion Auxiliary party at the Legion Home drew a large crowd with bridge rock and refreshments of toffee and doughnuts.
Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 0 p m. P C U at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Prayer service and Bible study Thursday at 7 30 p m. Womens Aid at Mrs Hoskinson home Wednesday afternoon. First official board meeting Monday Oct 25 at 7 30 p m. All members urged to attend. Pastor T J Zike.
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal church held Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:30 and a 7:30 pm preaching, plus a 9:30 am morning worship. Class 9 organized a fine program and about 10 joined the basket dinner amid bad weather. evening featured musical numbers and a book review of Sky Pilot by Wendell Cloyed. CHAS L ELLIS, Pastor.
Church of Christ announces Bible Class each Thursday evening and services on Sunday. All are welcome to attend with notebooks and pencils to take down references. Minister LAGLF invites attendance and notes continuation of the topic What I Believe and Why.
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