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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
5
A blend of 1930s farm policy critique and current events. Editors discuss corn-hog program backing among farmers, midwest support contrasted with eastern opposition over financing. Includes notes on Ethiopian cross sign, weather rainbow sightings, a child’s wedding myth, Dutch Shultz crime case, Norse myth reference, and a sample of Samuel Crowther's questions on federal debt.
John L. Chambers of Centerville was elected commander of the Ap parcose County American Legion at a Moravia meeting Monday evening succeeding Walt Carey of Cincinnati. Others named were Chester Broshar and Lester Best as vice commanders Frank Houk finance officer E J Weepie historian Rev W G Lagle chaplain J M Garrett service officer. Dr Geo Dayin chosen as county adjutant appointee. Fifth District Commander Lambert praised highway safety efforts and noted the war to end wars while warning against drift toward dictatorship. Meeting closed with refreshments. next gathering planned for Moulton in early December.
Mrs Harley Tisue president of the Moravia Legion Auxiliary Unit has announced the county auxiliary meeting at Mystic on Tuesday November 5 The agenda includes a one oclock luncheon with coffee and meat from the Mystic unit visiting delegates bring covered dishes Mrs J A McIntish district committeewoman from Tingley will attend
Eunice Howard formerly of Albix and Moravia is billed for a Rexall one cent sale hook up as part of the Rexall Magic Hour. She will act in a cast with Frank Parker Veronica Wiggins the Rhythm Boys Victor Ardens orchestra and Fred Uttal as emcee. The program airs on station WHO Des Moines at 11 a m Oct 31 and Nov 2 and 10 30 a m Nov 1 from the Smith Veach Rexall Drug Store. Lyle Beery visited Chariton for a Standard Oil agents meeting.
The four time convict, pressed on how his hand ended in a sleeper's pocket at Grand Central, blamed a dizzy spell and a stumble. He said he was walking the station when he grabbed the bench and his hand slipped into the pocket.
On a Moravia morning, neighbors and relatives gathered with pitchforks and hayracks to bale bean hay for ill Mr. Russell Brown. By evening the barn was full and two additional stacks stood outside while women canned pears and sweet potatoes. A long list of attendees included Rex Haver, Phyllia, Roscoa Argo, Herbert Dodge, Clell Sheldon, Ray Rinehart and family, and many Browns.
Revival meetings are in progress at the Wesley Chapel church five miles south of Moravia led by Rev. Chas L. Ellis. The Wesley choir under Loren Waltera provides music as attendance grows. Topics announced include Justification, The Daysman, Behold The Man, What Is Your Hope, The Great God in the Hands of Men, The Gospel Invitation, The New Birth, The Lost Power, The Unpardonable Sin. Services start nightly at 7:30.
Mrs. J. F. Chambers hosted the Kensington Circle session last Thursday. During the business hour officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. J. L. Johnson Vice president Mrs. J. Cham ee ecretary Mrs. J. B. Sneed Treasurer Mrs. Frank Selby. The afternoon ended with social time and refreshments.
Emil Halden hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Don Pet-won won first high prize and Geo. ee second high. A selection of delicious treats was served at the close of the afternoon.
Denny school hosts a program and box supper Friday evening November 1 at 8:00. The event is 1% east of Hiattaville with Agneas Stansberry as teacher inviting ladies to bring boxes. Ev ly invited.
Creamed chicken and biscuits served with mashed potatoes noodles tomatoes turnips cranberry sauce apple or pumpkin pie coffee honey at Moravia and vicinity. J M Cute selling beat clover per pound. Delivery at 514 E Franklin St Centerville Iowa.
The first farmers night school met on Oct 23 with 13 farmers discussing sheep breeds and breeding stock selection. Packers favor the lowset blocky ram, weighing 75 to 86 pounds, while some prefer larger rams. Next meeting covers care and feeding of ewes during breeding. The homemaking class meets Oct 30 titled Curtains for the Home with home accessories exhibit. Remaining lessons include color in home decor, pictures, furniture, updating old items, and children's toys. All women invited.
Hedgecock daughter Zelma and Harry Jennings of Moravia united in marriage at Centerville First Baptist parsonage. Rev Luther Childs officiated, with Pervus Hedgecock and Genera Hedgecock as attendants. The couple will reside with the bridegroom’s parents until his school contract ends.
The Closing Out Sale at the Emmett Scott store continues through this week with a wind-up Saturday night. An advertisement elsewhere in The Union promises many more bargains and extra information about the sale. Read it.
There will be nine programs and a box supper at Miller School on Wednesday night November 6. Faye McCeady, teacher, organizes the Prag TPA MINS and invites the community to attend.
Regular communication of the A L F and A M Lodge No 262 held Monday evening November 4 reported by H K Smith as attending member.
Morayig High School alumna Jackie Winaler showcased public speaking and dramatic reading skills during her school years. Her ongoing pursuits in Up Calg have earned local attention, with friends glad to hear of her continued success in writing and journalism.
Pupils of Moravis Public School will have an extra day off this week end. Friday is canceled to allow faculty to attend the Iowa State Teachers convention in Des Moines on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
A series of meetings about the limestone program will be held across Appanoose county. The next gathering is Friday at 7 30 PM in the Moravia Community Building, coordinated by the Soil Conservation Service with CCC Centerville, Appanoose County Soils Association and Farm Bureau.
Rural teachers from Taylor and nearby townships will travel to Moravia to attend an all day institute at Moravia Public School. County Superintendent McCracken will lead the session, and Moravia High School normal training department pupils may attend.
A large crowd at the Showers rural school house enjoyed the seventh grade play Not a Man in the House performed by pupils Codyne Luse Carl Luse Mary Frances Broshar John Edward Broshar and Clara Bell McDanel. Excellent singing and stringed instrument playing by Doris Dodge Luse Eloise Eltajune and Ariene Kuster accompanied the program, followed by a candy and pie supper that raised 12.15. Miss Vera Boshak teaches at the school.
Hedge College Truman Myers and family of Des Moines spent Sunday evening at Eph Wilsons. Mr and Mrs Wm Young spent Thursday evening at Carl Cloveds. Mr and Mrs Hicks Pabst of Des Moines visited with Harold and Dorothy Davis. Families of Potts Luse and Jones were seen at various Albia homes. Rollie Carter and son Billy visited Eph Wilsons Wednesday. Harold Davis and family joined O G Davis nearby.
farmers across Appanoose and Monroe counties overwhelmingly supported continuing the AAA program for corn and hogs. In Appanoose 1211 favored to 304 against from 1615 total votes, with 1876 non signers voting 212 for and 164 against. Monroe reported 1198 in favor and 140 opposed from 1888 total ballots.
Miller Frederick Koehler family visited Mrs. August Koehler in Eddyville with Lulu Koehler returning home for a visit and church service. Floyd Wood and son Keith along with Jas Wood and family shared Sunday dinner at Aaron Campbell’s. W S Creech and Chas Coffin with Mrs. Coffin attended Miller Baptist church service. Rev Frank Miller joined them later. Duane and Freda Wood joined their teacher Miss Faye McCurdy at Blakesburg. Lee Tadlock and daughter Lorene enjoyed dinner at the Wm Wales home near Melrose. Maple Grove school held a program and box supper Thursday. Morrison and Strunk sale drew a crowd. Ray Strunk moving to a farm northeast of Ottumwa. Inez Miller, Blakesburg teacher, weekend with home folks. Liberty school box supper and program Wednesday evening. Faye McCurdy and Miller school Pupils busy preparing program for Nov 6 with pie and candy popper. Lera Beltrane weekend with grandmother Mrs. Koch in Mt. Pleasant and attended IWC homecoming.
CaureneS Sunday School at 20 a.m led by Mrs Birdie Main Superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 6:80 p.m. Evening services at 7:30.
The United Brethren church outlines services led by Pastor F. C. Scott with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11:00. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m, evening worship 7:30, Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30, Junior Endeavor Saturday 1:45 p m. Ladies Aid held an all day meeting today with Mrs Harvey Main and Wednesday events include Junior Endeavor 4–6 p m and Senior Endeavor 7:80 p m.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School meets at 10 a m with Lyle tery as superintendent and morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 p m Revival services at Wesley Chapel drew strong attendance with both morning and evening sessions There was a good crowd Monday evening at Wesley Chapel though usually an off night Young peoples services are planned at 6 30 next Sunday no preaching at Moravia Members are urged to attend one of the other churches or Wesley Chapel side revival services Pastor Chas L Ellis.
Teonium Circuit Fairview holds Sunday School at 9 o clock with preaching at 9 30 on Basin in Gilead led by pastor J W Stine. Teonium Sunday School at 10 am led by Vern Turner Supt. Ladies Aid Thursday all day. Group 2 serves dinner. Hilton Sunday School at 10 am with Supt Lewis Rouse. old time Methodist love feast after Sunday School and first quarterly communion. Epworth League cooperation service at Hilton at 7 80 pm with special music.
A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Clell Sheldon at the Bert Sheldon home west of Iconium Friday afternoon. Guests shared sandwiches pie and coffee and two dozen or so attendees recounted marriage details including ages dress colors and spouses.
The Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association sent a mixed car of cattle and hogs to the St. Louis market on Tuesday. Social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hiatt, Henry Arthian, and Miss Emmy Wood visiting Mrs. Ed Mock’s family in Des Moines Sunday. Marie Kehler, Worthy Matron of Moravia Chapter 3, attended Grand Chapter in Des Moines last week. Margaret Hall of Conkarvilla and Annabe’camer, students at Iowa Wesleyan College, visited here Friday after Agon.
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