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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
No services next Sunday except Sunday School as many attend Conference in Ottumwa where Bishop Leete preaches at 10 44. An ordination service follows in the afternoon with young men to be ordained into the ministry. The appointment list will likely be read after the evening service.
Church of Christ W F Evans minister G R Kinende 8 5 Supt Bible Schow at 10 p m Communion Sermon at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Sermon at 2 p m Promotion day and election of officers will soon be here Do we need as revival Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon and Friday at the church basement.
The United Brethren Church Lone Star closes with praise for God and the Indian. A new conference year begins under Rev. Lepper with messages next Sunday and a reception of members. Sunday School urged to resume as homecoming ends. Services Sunday and evening schedule announced. D Winfield Thompson minister and E G Hawk superintendent.
Iconium Circuit Rev E C Lepper announces no preaching service next Sunday due to Conference. Sunday School to proceed. Bishop Frederick Leete will preach at Ottumwa First M E Church at 10 44 a m and may be heard on WIAS at 10 46 a m with possible conference broadcasts.
A Monday evening picnic at the H. H. Pabst home September 2 honors Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hicks of Blue Island Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gimer and son Charles of Ackley Iowa. Attendees include H. R. Hicks E. Hiatt Zell Hiatt Earle Hiatt Mrs Bruce Jones and others from Unionville Bunch Beckford Moravia and nearby areas.
The Ladies Aid of the U B Church will serve a fried chicken dinner Wednesday September 1st. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
George M. Koehler a well known farmer and stockman lies critically ill at his sister Misa Lulu Koehler’s Unionville home after a self inflicted wound. He traveled from Unionville last week and was found near his wife’s grave after boarding the Wabash train at Udell. A .88 caliber bullet entered above his right ear and exited the top of his head.
The Seventh Annual Coffin reunion gathered Sunday at the James Uterhune on the Chariton river with thirty four relatives and friends. A bountiful picnic featured fried chicken. An afternoon busi ness elected Chester Sanders president Elmer Pennington vice president and Mrs Chas Coffin secretary treasurer. Readings and talks followed before more visiting and photos. Evening O E S events included ice cream and cake and plans for next year.
Announcement for a unique program at the Christian Church in Moravia on Wednesday evening September 11 featuring vocal and instrumental music and the tendering of sacred songs. No charge. a free will offering will be taken with 20 percent to go to the church.
The Hiatt family reunion gathered in Centerville Iowa for the thirteenth annual event. Attendance reached 180 a record near the all time high of 184. A noon dinner followed by a short program and business meeting marked the day. Officers elected included President Bunsil Hiatt Vice President Lee Hiatt Secretary Alice Wilson Treasurer J T Hiatt. Several distant relatives attended from Julesburg Rockford Cameron Des Moines and other towns.
Rural schools in Appanoose and surrounding counties are invited to participate in school exhibits at the Annual Fall Festival in Moravia on September 12. New premiums are added and teachers should follow the listed rules. If exhibiting, telephone for reservations. assistant director Lola Re Pilate vows to arrange.
Mrs Hays Winsler and her children returned to Memphig Tennessee after an extended visit at the Julia Winsler home in Murusio.
Mrs Geo Ireland of east of Moravia died at a Ottumwa hospital Monday from injuries after a fall at her home earlier that day. She struck her head on a step, was rushed to the hospital, became unconscious, and died on arrival. Funeral plans were not yet set, with services expected Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
Congressman Lloyd Thurston of Onolp, lows, was no visitor in Moravia a short time Tuesday afternoon and favored this office with a friendly call. He will return to Washington, D. C., at month end when the House will be in session to consider the Tariff Bill.
Mrs Martha Wilson, third child of Sarah and Jepths Robinson, born May 2 1866 in Monroe county Iowa, died August 28 1929 near Foster. She joined the Christian Church at Urbana Center early, married William John Wilson on December 26 1884, had three sons Edgar, Clarence, and a son who died in infancy. Her husband died February 27 1908. She cared for her boys and aged father, suffered creeping paralysis two years ago, never complained, valued kindness. Surviving: one brother Levi Robinson of Chugwater Wyoming, two uncles William Robinson of Wakesburg Iowa and Arthur Hager of Lawrence Nebraska, several nephews and nieces. Funeral August 80 at home at two o'clock. Rev. D W Thompson officiating. Interment Eslinger cemetery.
Moravia Public School began the new year with higher enrollment, 115 in the high school and 109 in grades. High school enrollment shows 1 boy and 60 girls. grade totals by class are listed. No classes Thursday and Friday due to County Teachers Meeting in Centerville. Football practice starts with 22 players under Cobb Glancy. First game in two weeks at Moravia against Hedrick.
The P. A. will entertain the school faculty Monday evening at the school gymnasium. A meeting is called for 7:20 p.m. followed by a social period. Families should bring one dozen sandwiches and each member bring a glass plate and spoon. The event greets new and old teachers and offers a prize picture loaned until the next meeting for the room with the highest parent attendance.
Four meetings of all Fall Festival committees will be held at the town hall Saturday evening. Your attendance is important to coordinate events and ensure plans proceed smoothly.
We express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during our mother Mrs. Martha Francis Wilson illness and death, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
One week left until the 24th Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute, with plans for extensive amusements, concessions, rides, and a major booster tour. Milo Reno will speak on Saturday. Moravia Ball Club schedules two top opponents, Albia and Moulton, with Albia day anticipated Friday as Monroe County attendees travel to town.
A noticeable shift in Moravia residents toward the shale program shows a favorable outlook for substantial shale use on Moravia streets this fall. North street work finished Monday. Williams street resurfacing from the M E Church to the square is underway. Petitions from north side property owners and broader circulation on additional streets suggest rapid progress once Williams Street is done.
The Coulson family reunion was held August 29, 1929 at the W. B. Coulson home west of Centerville. Attendees enjoyed games, songs, recitations, and a noon feast, followed by officer elections and entertainment. A capsule history titled History of the Coulson Family was presented, and plans were made to meet again next year at Moravia.
Notice describes exhibits in Iowa and outlines a plan to visit Moravia on Thursday Friday and Saturday of a week, inviting readers to watch for further program details and visit dates.
Moravia items report Dr J B Bock's death in Marna Kansas, Miss Louise Howry and Edward F Ochfor wed at Centerville, Rev W P Stoddard officiating. Hon W J Bryan visits Centerville and speaks at Chautauqua after arriving from Chicago. Local pairs and visits noted, plus births and travel to St Louis fair.
Grace Laftue Ward and Walter Llewellyn married September first in Ottumwa with Rev A A Heath officiating. Attendants included Garnet Ward and John Elliott. A reception followed at the Ward home near Ash Grove. The note also recounts Appanoose County genealogical details of the Coulson family and early settlers.
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