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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
6
The church reports 143 attendees last Sunday. Aimed for 150 next Sunday with Morning Worship at 11, sermon, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and Worship at 7:30. Pastor A Floher extends a cordial invitation to all not obligated elsewhere.
Church of Christ announces W F T Evans as minister with services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m Communion Bible School at 10 30 a m Junior Christian Endeavor led by Steven McKern Senior Endeavor led by Doris VanDorin 6 30 p m Ladies Aid all day Wednesday November bth with noon dinner Revival meeting postponed Bible School officer elections: Walt Layte superintendent Lowell Van Dorin secretary Sam Hudgens treasurer Fay Hudson dunter superintendent.
Church notice lists Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a second service at 7 20 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m, choir at 3 p m, and friendly welcome extended. Wesley Chapel worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Pastor B G Hankina.
Iconium Circuit and Union Sunday Schools listed with morning worship at 10 and 11, evangelist Rev. Perley Lind, and several choirs. Young People meetings led by Wanda Lowe and Edward McCord, with notes on recent meetings. evening services at 7:30, Boy Scouts, prayer meetings, and a forthcoming annual bazaar and chicken supper hosted by Lewis House.
The Christian Church outlines a dinner for Wednesday November 5 featuring pork sausage with apple sauce mashed potatoes and gravy turnips with fresh pork baked beans bread butter pickles jelly pie coffee.
Taylor Township trustees will meet in Moravia on Monday November 3 at 1 p.m. to transact any lawful business. J L Dodd township clerk. F H Coulson has completed a new barn on his farm to replace the one destroyed by fire. W R Coulson and son of Cincinnati did the work.
A wilt meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church was held in Moravia church Friday afternoon with Unit Leader Mrs Wm F Gaddia presiding. The program included songs, reports from the Burlington meeting, talks by Mrs R Mace of Moulton and Mrs Gillin on junior and extension work, plus a benediction by Mrs B G Hawkins. Visitors came from Albia Teonlum Unionville Ottumwa Moulton Lovilia.
Union revival meetings at Iconium draw growing crowds each night. A large union choir and a junior choir Fire Do Rights perform nightly. Ten decisions recorded so far as meetings move from Christian Church to Methodist Church.
The Standard Bearers group halted its monthly meetings this summer with a mid September gathering hosted by Mrs. Michener at her home. Officers were discussed and elected including Reba Callen as President Elizabeth Sneed as Vice President Dorothy Dodd as National Secretary Nadine Donovan as Recording Secretary Genavie Donovan as Treasurer Evelyn Hiatt as Corresponding Secretary and Pianist. The second meeting occurred in church parlors October 0 with leaders and hosts listed and refreshments served. A future meeting is planned for November 3 inviting anyone interested to attend.
A Moravia Iowa lodge memorial notes the passing of Edward S Carter past Noble Grand and Treasurer. The resolution calls for charter draping for thirty days and distribution of copies to bereaved wife and family, published in The Moravia Union. A separate note mentions a birthday surprise for Mrs J E Sharp in Centerville by Mora via and Mia residents. Also items from Smith Drug Store advertise flowers and local social notes mention Mr and Mrs W F Horner and Mrs Allen Balter in Centerville.
Lon Jones dies at a relative's home in Oklahoma Moravia reports his death with funeral details unavailable. He had traveled from Moravia to visit kin in Oklahoma after spending summers with his daughter in Albia and with relatives nearby, then fell ill and could not continue to California.
Members of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges and their families held their annual Hallowe'en Party at the hall Monday evening. Costumes were plentiful. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by all attendees.
The Ford Endurance Car, running over 2686 hours and covering about 41000 miles, is set to appear in Morayia Friday afternoon October Bist. Two boys operate it, living in the car for fuel, tire changes, and maintenance as it nears the world endurance mark of 53000 miles. The Roberts Motor Co. invites the public to watch the exhibit between 2:10 and 4:30 PM and learn their refueling and tire-changing methods.
Community citizens are urged to vote on election day in the upcoming ballot issue. Numerous candidates publish messages in this paper and readers are advised to study the official ballot carefully and cast their ballots according to their own judgement.
Vosburgh school hosts a Pie and Candy Supper Monday evening in November. Mrs Provence Callen, teacher, invites everyone to attend and bring boxes or wrappers for the event. The social combines desserts with a small fundraiser and community gathering. participants should bring packaging for donations.
You are invited to a Brush School program and box supper on Wednesday evening, November 5 to meet Doris McKern. Mrs. John Johnson hosted Kensington Circle on Thursday afternoon October 16 with current events and papers on The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Dr. and Mrs. G D Lynch hosted Kensington Circle on Thursday evening October 23 with games of rock and refreshments after the play.
The Christian Ladies will host a Soup and Food Sale starting at 11 o clock on Election Day November 4 at the Lagle Garage. Those taking soup home should bring a Lou container priced 20 cents per square. Mrs A B Dille left Sunday for Chicago to spend winter with her son John Dille who works for the Burlington. John accompanied her back to Chicago. Flower pots 4 inch to 10 inch priced from 1 cent and up at Smith Drug Store. The Union editor reports Mrs PFJ Raymune wife of Editor Raymon of Blakesburg Excelsior very ill in Odum hospital. Mrs Raymon has been in poor health for some time. Mr and Mrs Yell Callen hosted dinner Tuesday with guests including Mr and Mrs Alvin Hiatt, Mr and Mrs Arnold Mull, of Ookaloosa, Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and Betty, and May Callen, Mr and Mrs W G Bivin and son Carl, with Mrs Clara Selby attending. News from Morner notes the birth of a seven pound daughter Kathryn Louise to Mrs Bivin’s brother Chas Rut. Mr and Mrs Fred Rickel of Sanerts and family of Turlock Calif. Ovt 18th, Mrs Rickel and wife before marriage Miss AuRea Blumenstock. Mr and Mrs Allen T Boller of Nevada were weekend guests of her grandparents Mr and Mrs W F Hornes.
Evelyn V. J. McGowan of Chicago Illinois and Doyle H. Wren of Moravia were united in marriage Sunday night by Justice Lew Smith. Witnesses were E. E B. Harlan and William Anderson. The couple will reside at 605 Harmon Street. Mrs. Wren, a native of Chicago, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hi McGowan. She finished at the Beicher School and Tuma Ex.
The church and Sunday School mourn the death of Edward Carter, a faithful member. A motion to extend sympathy to the bereaved family is recorded, with resolutions to be filed in Class No. Y minutes and sent to the family. The poem expresses loss and longing for his presence.
Edward S. Carter, a longtime Moravia resident and city clerk, died instantly in a Ford collision with Wabash passenger train No. 12 near Hilton between Moravia and Albia. A jury ruled accidental death. Carter was buried in Denny cemetery after funeral at Moravia Methodist Church.
Miss Mary M McAninch and Mr Harry Robinson of Albin were united in marriage at Rev J Shaeffer s residence in Walnut City on Monday evening Oct 20 1930. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy McAnineh of the Iconium area and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs George Robinson of Monroe County. The couple are described as industrious and well liked with a host of friends offering best wishes for a prosperous life together.
Manager F P Hawk states Moravia Co operative Marketing Association moved nineteen cars of livestock in October totaling 874 hogs 563 sheep and 181 cattle across the shipment. Additional details on destinations and buyers were not provided in the report.
A Sunday birthday dinner was held at the Charley Hammond home to honor his 70th birthday. All children attended with filled baskets, and a noon meal, photos, and visits followed. Attendees included Donald and Hattie Hammond, Frank Hammond of Moravia, Bart Fenton and family, and many relatives from Ottumwa, Moravia, Melrose, Albin, Teonium, Moberly, and Melrose.
The M. E. Friday club members and their husbands hosted a party at the Broshar home on Thursday evening. Eight tables played bridge with honors won by Mrs. D. K. Orelup and N. R. Ward. prizes to B. Chambers and W. A. Smith for best costume. A plate lunch followed. Dayton Dotson had tonsil and adenoid surgery in Centerville last Friday and is recovering well at school. Mrs. C. T. Slavin attends Grand Chapter in Sioux City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Staley of Centerville visited Moravia relatives Sunday.
We thank the neighbors for kindness and assistance during our bereavement and for the floral offerings. Stella Carter Hal Hollie Cecil and Loyd Carter.
The Board of Chariton Township will meet at Ironium on November 3 1980 to settle all bids unpaid for Teopium and Salemi cemeteries and to address any other business before the board. G C Tssue Clerk. Tuesday is noted for the meeting.
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