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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
3
A Moravia column proposes next year’s fall festival mark its 30th year by honoring the first organizers and exhibitors. It envisions reviving retro entertainments like a doll buggy parade and a finest horse and buggy display, inviting past editors and leaders to attend.
Mora high school opens term with honored faculty and returning staff as PTA hosts the first meeting in the assembly room. A large crowd heard speeches on education philosophy and curriculum changes, plus music and a social hour with refreshments.
E J Johnson, examiner in charge of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Moravia, distributed the final dividend checks authorized by the court. The 4.92 percent dividend totals about $8,000, with two prior 10 percent dividends already paid. Those not yet receiving their checks may collect at the McFatridge & Coulson office.
Almost three hundred people attended the Fairview school homecoming held in the grove on the rural grounds. Visitors came from nearby towns and counties including Albia Fairfield Des Moines Ottumwa Moravia and more. Rev Franklin Smith gave the principal address, a music program was enjoyed, and May Gilliland prepared a history paper on the 1878 built school which has long served as a community center. The Fairview choir, with members over 30 years, led the day's services, and plans were formed to hold the event annually on the third Sunday in August.
Miss Fowler assistant to Miss will hold office hours here every other Friday morning. The next Moravia visit planned for September. Residents from Moravia and surrounding communities are invited to consult with the social worker during these sessions.
Salem United Brethren church near Moravia held its annual homecoming on Sunday September 9 with large morning and afternoon attendance. Rev W T Boston led the services, Forrest Main led old time songs, and a noon basket dinner followed. Afternoon program featured addresses, readings, music, and letters from former pastors to be published in the Moravia Union.
The M. E. Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon August 1 and elected officers for the new year. C. A. Turner was chosen as president with Mrs. Wm. Gardner as vice president Mrs. John Veach as secretary and Mrs. Stella Carter as treasurer New members added to the roll include Mesdames Young Slack Smith Betterly and Bailey.
Menu lists dinner and supper options for Friday and Saturday at the Fall Festival. Featured items include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, baked beans, cottage cheese, noodles, green beans, cabbage salad, pressing pickley jelly, and pie. Prices are noted as BBC.
Emma Willits of Mt. Pleasant and Rev. O J Fix were wed Sunday in Agency church with candlelight service led by Rev. W J Todd D D. Mrs Fix fostered church work in Ottumwa district seventeen years and attended Iowa Wesleyan College in 1900. The Rev Fix has served as minister in southeast Iowa for twenty seven years and the couple will live in Agency.
Moravia’s inaugural Fall Festival, held Friday and Saturday September 28 and 29, 1906, is recalled as a strong debut. The Union notes weather challenges but praises the event’s success and hints at a much larger celebration next year planned by local business leaders and committees. Continued on page four.
Moravia mourns the death of Malcolm B Tisue in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. A lifetime resident, he was born in Dayton Ohio July 28 1868 married Ella Jones August 3 1884. He leaves three children eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren along with a large extended family.
The 29th Moravia Fall Festival and Appanoose County Poultry Show begin this week with a busy setup at the Community Building. Organizers plan exhibits, relics, band concerts, rides, and new events including a large kittenball tourney featuring eight teams and a heavy poultry display, plus speakers from state politics and 4-H work.
A obituary card expresses gratitude from the companion and children for support after the death of a husband and father. Funeral services were held at Moravia United Brethren church on Tuesday September 11 at 2 p m with Pastor W T Boston in charge. Interment followed at Moravia cemetery. The family extends appreciation for the acts of kindness during this time of sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Selby left Milwaukee Tuesday night to spend the winter in Hollywood California with their daughter Mrs. Fern Handy and family. En route they will stop a few days in Flagstaff Arizona to visit Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Pel King ton and view the scenic sites in the area.
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