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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
7
Fall Festival activities begin with a 40 by 100 big tent in the park as FFA boys prepare sheep exhibit poultry and automobile show facilities. A heavy concession scene looms with plans to avoid permits after exclusive rights. Browser notes busy editorial life and community events amid weather concerns and family anecdotes.
Moravia extends welcome to visitors for Berry Halden Day during the 31st Fall Festival. The event honors U S senate candidate and Moravia favorite son with an 8 p m address by Halden, a 6:30 p m dinner in the M E church basement, and a townwide program including Albia band performances and a parade. Local officials and out of town guests, including Mrs Henry Wood, plan to attend.
Mrs. Sarah Hoadley, daughter of William J. and Mary Jane Robin son, born January 10 1872, died September 8 1986 at her home in Foster at age 64 years 9 months. Survived by three sons Ivan Princeton Irl Curtis William. two daughters Mrs Ed Peterson Flint Mich and Mrs Curt Goudy Ottumwa. six grandchildren. two sisters Jennie Albia and Mrs G. Erg Valley. one brother Jabs Robinson Foster. Member of U B church for years. Funeral at Humeston Funeral Home Albia Sunday 2 p m Rev Young officiating. Burial Eslinger cemetery.
We thank our friends for their acts of kindness and sympathy during our time of bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
A Shropshire sheep auction is set for Saturday September 12 after the Moravia Fall Festival. Ram lambs and possibly ewe lambs and old ewes will be offered to breeders seeking purebred stock. Proceeds from the boys Vocational project loans require sale. The event takes place around 4:00 PM near the sheep tent in the park.
A calm moment emerges as leaders signal possible talks despite ongoing loud exchanges. Key figures from allied and opposing sides remain in place, with new proposals floated to ease tensions. regional observers caution that a breakthrough depends on verifiable concessions and timetabled steps.
In a special election Moravia Independent School District voters cast 144 ballots with 79 against and 8 yes for authorizing erecting housing for the farm shop and manual training at a cost not to exceed 1500 dollars. Officials say the shop course will be offered this year using other housing options.
Rev. F. C. Scott of Moravia United Brethren and Rev. Chas L. Ellis of Moravia and Wesley charge will travel next week to the annual conference sessions. Scott will depart Tuesday for Cedar Rapids for the United Brethren session. Ellis will go to Des Moines for the Iowa-Des Moines conference. Lay delegates M. H. Johnson and O. A. Burton accompany them, with Rev. J. W. Stine also attending the Des Moines gathering.
Unionville handed a Moravia ball team a 9 to 4 defeat Tuesday evening at Unionville. Underwood pitched for Moravia but lacked support from his Red teammates. Unionville, touted as one of the best in the state, will travel here Friday evening for a return game.
Beery joined a gathering with Qi company agents in Centerville Punaday evening to discuss local business cooperation and ongoing projects. The event drew participants from regional offices and affiliated groups hoping to finalize collaborative terms.
Purley Rinker of Centerville, Republican candidate for state senate from the Appanoose Davia district, will address Moravia Saturday evening. The rally will introduce Republican candidates for local offices and feature band music and other entertainment as part of the Fall Festival program.
Three hundred fifty people toured the newly remodeled Turner Funeral Home in Moravia during its formal opening last weekend. The Turners praised the strong community turnout and offered invitations to visit the establishment at any time. Souvenirs were given to visitors, with ladies receiving Astors, men pencils, and children candy.
Rev W N Reusch of Waterloo Iowa has been secured as the speaker for Salem United Brethren church homecoming next Sunday He will deliver the 11 o clock sermon Following the service a basket dinner will be served A program of music and short talks will follow in the afternoon The public is invited to attend
Separate departments for quilts and rugs will be created at this year’s Fall Festival. Previously they were shown in one department. Mrs. Wes Hiatt heads the rug department and Mrs. J L Johnson heads the quilt department.
The mayor proclaims Friday September 11 1936 as Berry Halden Day in Moravia Iowa honoring Berry F Halden for being nominated as a candidate for high public office and recognition for the town. The proclamation is signed by L H Beery mayor on Moravia Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Levi Coulson will observe their 50th anniversary with a Wednesday Sept 16 open house at home. Their children and grandchildren will join for dinner and a family gathering in the afternoon.
Thirty children have enrolled for the Moraiie nursery school which will open next Tuesday, Sept. 15. The school will be held in the Community Building as during the past school year. The teachers for the new term will be Miss Lera Behrens and Miss Mary Zerbe. This week is spent in organization work, enrollment and getting equipment ready.
Wm H Young superintendent of Moravia schools was elected president of the Appanoose County Schoolmasters club at a meeting in Center svnle Tuesday evening. A L Lyon Udell was elected vice president with L E Johnson secretary and treasurer. Fall and spring basketball tournaments dates were set and plans for a countywide music festival were discussed to be developed later. On Oct 7 Supt and Mrs Young of Exline host the meeting for superintendents and their wives to revise the Lelgb constitution. Catie Whicker of Maylion visited Morsvip Monday.
The Morrell All Star softball team is scheduled to play Moravia Reds on the local diamond Thursday evening at 7 30. Admission is free but a collection will be taken to defray expenses as the softball fund is nearly depleted. Fans are urged to contribute any amount.
Kenneth F Baldridge Bloomfield publisher and Democratic congressional candidate will headline the Democrat Day program next Saturday at 2 30 pm in Fifth Town district. John Valentine Centerville will introduce Baldridge with additional brief remarks from other Democratic hopefuls anticipated. County chairman Harry Jennings Centerville plans to attend along with nearly all Democratic county candidates.
Obituary notice from Moravia area: Mrs Sam Richardson, widow of former Wabash agent Sam Richardson, died Tuesday at her daughter Iva Wiggins’ home in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Survived by daughters Edna Ballew and Iva Wiggins. Funeral arrangements not announced.
The Roosevelt special train passed Moravia at about 3 45 last Friday morning on its Des Moines to Hannibal for Missouri trip. Precautions guarded the route with local Wabash agent Tom Cameron and staff on duty. Nine coaches formed the train, preceded by a pilot train carrying Wabash officials about half an hour ahead.
Local residents report about one inch of rainfall last Friday night with two preceding lighter showers totaling half an inch. The rains brightened the area and fostered greener pastures, though most crops were not yet ready for harvest.
Moravia welcomes visitors to the 31st annual Fall Festival and Appanoose County Poultry Club Show scheduled Thursday through Saturday. The event features exhibits, concerts, parades, political speeches by Mrs. Henry Wood and Baldridge, Barton activities, and midway attractions including rides and the Mechanical World exhibit.
Floyd Scott of Muscatine Iowa traveled here with his parents Reverend and Mrs PF C Scott last week and spent Sunday at Ledges observing local sites.
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