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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
Bible School at 9 45 a m Rev Donahoo preaches Sunday at 11 00 am Combined Endeavor and evening worship at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Tuesday evening A Fisher pastor
Church of Christ outlines Bible School at 10 with Supt G R Kine cade and officer elections for October 1. Morning worship at 11 includes communion and sermon Saints in Caesar's Household. Evening service at 7 20 features The Christ of the Bible. Ladies serve dinner and supper Friday in the church basement.
The M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 am preaching at 11 am on the church topic The Church. Epworth League at 6 20 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm. Rally Day for Sunday School Church and League on Oct 11 includes basket dinner at 12 15 pm. Westey Chapel also has Rally Day on Oct 4 with possible former pastor visit.
Morning worship at 10 a m with music by the chair and a special number. Mya Lowell Turner and L H Priebe sang a duet with Mrs L H Priebe at the piano for Pioneer Day honoring elders. Sunday School at 10:30 a m Young People's meeting 7:15 p m at the Christian Church led by Edward McCord Wanda Lowe previously led Sunday evening. Rally Day events and scout gatherings noted with County Agent Bowdish addressing rural school work. Hilton and Bem communities host similar services October 4 with Sunday School and Young People choirs. final call to visit churches next Sunday with family.
Hillcrest was chosen as the name for Moravia’s new cemetery by out of town judges after a sixity name contest. Lots are for sale at 25 dollars each for choice jets with sections laid out across the platted ground including 882 full lots and nine half lots. Fence and gate work is planned but currently unfunded, and lot sales aim to fund future improvements.
Readable fragments show church officers and committees for the 1931 32 period. Names listed include trustees chairmen and various roles such as stewards, financial and recording secretaries, auditing, church membership, nominating, pulpit supply, music, benevolence, parsonage, religious education, and youth groups with multiple members per role. Specific names include G W Jones, W Blumenatock, C Cullers, D E Bishop, H E Glick, J L Dodd, J F Chambers, J H Schreiner, W L Hicks, J Tucker, C Callen, and many others across numerous positions.
The Larger Parish Committee was appointed last Sunday. Named leaders include Leonium Halph Turner Ben White head Virgil Calhoun Fairview Pearl Hiner Versa Kester Geo Boyer Hilton Lewis Rouse E V McGinnis Elmer Smith. J W Zerde, minister.
Moravia High School defeats Unionville Mo 12 to 0 on Turner Field in their first athletic meeting. Moravia's defense held Unionville to two early touchdowns but prevented extra points and dominated mid field. Moravia showed potential despite inexperience and aims to improve against Bussey next Friday.
The Union family offers thanks for a generous sample of Mrs A G Turner’s yellow cling peaches grown near town. Their size and flavor earned blue ribbon praise at present. J W Albert also receives thanks for pears picked on his West Wabash premises, described as very fine.
Mrs Vone Jones delivered a specimen of a second crop raspberries from her Moravia home. The berries were mature on the branch and described as unusual in size and appearance, presented at the office for inspection.
Lester Brain, manager of the poultry department, announces Richard Cox of Knoxville Iowa will judge poultry at the Moravia Fall Festival on Friday. Cox, licensed by the State Poultrymen's Association, is an experienced poultryman employed by the organization. Raisers are urged to enter good stock for the event.
The Moravia Concert Band and Mrs J F Albert are set to perform at Centerville’s Jubilee road celebration. A concert opens the evening with the band, followed by Mrs Alberta singing with the Centerville band later, as part of the community event.
Miss Mildred Brown and Mr Cecil Hartsook were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Stelly Brown home on Wednesday evening September 11 at 8 o'clock. Rev J W Zevice performed the ceremony with only immediate relatives present. The bride wore white crepe de chine and the groom a dark suit.
Rev A Fisher pastor of Moravia United Brethren Church and F P Hawk lay delegate will attend the United Brethren Conference at St Andrews Church in Des Moines this week. The conference convenes Wednesday morning. A fellowship meeting for Masons in Ottumwa is set for Friday October 2 at 8 o clock with Grand Master Percival expected to attend.
The B and H Beauty Shoppe will open Thursday from 9 a m to 6 p m and Friday in the same hours. It will close early Saturday of this week.
A church event features a Friday festival dinner with chicken noodles roast pork apple sauce dressing cabbage beet, gravy, perfection salad, tea. Menu items include potatoes, side dishes, and beverages.
Four H boys and girls clubs from Appanoose and Monroe counties joined at N J Main Grove south of Moravia for a picnic and program. More than 175 youths attended. State president Gertrude McDonald introduced women speakers, with Ames assistant leader Florence Forbes and Mrs Rambellet of International Harvester talking on 4 H work. Frank Reed outlined progress and future aims, then games and tug of war followed, Monroe girls winning the first tug and Monroe boys winning the tie-breaker tug. Kittenball saw Appanoose team defeat Monroe.
Moravia Bakery proprietor A G Mason announces a price cut for Moravia Made Bread to five cents per loaf. The bread may be purchased at any Moravia Stores as part of a trade promotion this week.
Work is under way to widen a portion of the street from the Christian Church to the school grounds. Six feet of Milleman land was acquired to widen the route and a culvert extension plus fill improvements are in progress. The project aims to provide a safer, better driven road once completed.
A reception was held at the M Church basement Monday evening in honor of Rey and Mrs B G Hankins who were reappointed here for another year at the annual conference. Despite inclement weather, the turnout was large and the program featured music and speaking followed by a covered dish luncheon.
Moravia High School girls basketball opened the season by defeating Udell 22 to 17 here Wednesday evening. The game was scrappy with strong play from both sides as Moravia prospects look to win many games this winter. Lineups list Moravia and Udell players with substitutions and referee Callen.
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau ladies will organize on Sept 30 at 1 30 PM in the Methodist Church basement in Moravia. County chairman Mrs Allen Long will attend and urges as many ladies as possible to be present.
Daphne Tuttle Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Tuttle of Upland Calif and Edwin Leo Wickstrom of Los Angeles were united in marriage Sunday Sept 6 at 4 pm in the bride’s parents home West Tenth street. The ceremony featured coral gladioli greenery and Grepe Myrtle decor and was performed by Dr R Stone with music by Marion Short Ruth Woodham and the bridal chorus. The couple plans a motor trip north then residence at 124 Swall Avenue Beverly Hills.
The M. E. Aid will serve the usual 36e dinners Friday and Saturday of the Fall Festival. Menu includes fried chicken gravy dressings potatoes corn tomatoes cole slaw pie and tea.
The 26th Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute kicks off Thursday with entries and rural school exhibits. Concerts by Moravia Band, Hawaiian Singers, and numerous rides and 4-H events are planned across three days, weather permitting, with prizes and demonstrations at Park Platform and Taynor Field. Cavilla the Clown returns for on and off site entertainment.
The marriage of Ava Curry McKern and Robert Fyan Foster was solemnized at the home of Clyde and Mrs McKern three miles northeast of Walnut City. The ceremony took place Saturday September 10 at 2 p.m. with Rev J W Zerhe officiating.
A Moravia household marks My and Mrs L H Berry’s seventh wedding anniversary with a celebration at their residence. Also note a notice that after this date business operations will switch to a strict cash basis at Turner Service Station Ply Spray located at Smith Drug Store.
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