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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
4
Sunday visits populate the Hiattville area with many named families from Worthington to Seymour and Moravia. The piece notes births, hospitalities, farming tasks, and a birthday party at Boyer school for Jerry Fisk with numerous local attendees and a spaniel puppy gift.
Boyer Ridge T N Morrison and wife and F A Boyer shared Sunday dinner at F E Moffitt home. Mr and Mrs John McDanel Clarabelle and Junior shopped in Centerville Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charlie Boyer dined at Olin Foster's home Sunday. Claude Wren and family of Mo
Mrs. John Moffatt called on Mrs. Anna Sharp of Moravia on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and son LeRoy visited Cap Dicks on Sunday. Mrs. Bert Sheldon and Clyde called on Everett Stansberry Tuesday. John Moffatt visited the Baty Brown home Sunday morning. The Haver family and children left Wednesday to visit relatives in Oklahoma. Wes Scott and family visited Ed Gettings on Sunday. Glen Turner, Ben Derby and Billy Derby joined Earl Swift’s family for Sunday guests. Nellie Haines of Red Oak is visiting relatives nearby.
Sealed bids for 125 tons of Appanoose county No 1 Lump coal or Monroe county No 1 Nut coal to be delivered to Moravia Iowa school bins. Quantities due by Oct 13 Nov 36 and Feb 1 1937. Bidders must name mine sources and weigh on public scales. Bond of 260 required by Oct 10. Board may accept or reject bids. Chester Broshar secretary. Marjory Cameron visiting Bussey parents.
Centerville and area residents thread a busy week with visits to Des Moines Albia Oskaloosa and Iowa City. Notables include Miss Madge DuVall returning to Drake University and Wayne Beery pursuing a masters at the State University. Other items note illnesses travels births and social events among families such as the Camerons Tarrs Morris and Leach.
The W. H. M. EB. IChatcd is serving a 3c supper tonight at the church starting at o'clock. Menu includes Breaded Tenderloin, scalloped potatoes and cheese, baked beats, corn custard, cold slaw, carrot, orange salad, hot rolls, jelly date pudding with whiner cream and coffee tea.
Mt Pleasant Baptist church held a homecoming last Sunday September 20 with about 100 attendees from nearby and distant places. Brother George Swan of Centerville gave the address and special music added to the event. The church, dedicated in 186%, carries memories of past generations and a nearby cemetery recalls both pleasant and sad times as the writer hopes for a June reunion.
The menu lists Virginia baked ham baked beans candied sweet potatoes carrot and pineapple salad with whole wheat muffins and white cake. Chocolate pudding and bread accompany coffee for the Friday dinner.
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association sent two carloads of livestock to St Louis. The consignment included hogs cattle and sheep. Miss Madge Duvall visited with sister near Blakesburg. The Progressive club met at Mrs Theo Millers Sept 8 hosting bridge with high scores for Mrs J F Albert and Mrs Don Orelup. Traveling prize went to Mrs Von Tracy. Attendees included Mrs John Chambers Centerville Mrs Albert Crocker Mrs Wayne Beery and Mrs Fancher Winaler. A lunch followed.
Unionville updates show Rev C W Kocher returning from M E conference and local attendees at Sunday events. Regional travel includes P E More at a funeral in Harlan Iowa and Emma Dean visiting Des Moines relatives. Fox Hunt draws 100 plus dogs with out of state judges and campers, as Cedar Falls visits and local families gather for services and lessons.
An unusual briefing outlines a stance against hunting in the region, with residents urged to avoid hunting activities near protected zones. The discussion touches safety and wildlife management, signaling stricter local oversight and enforcement plans. Local officials emphasize community cooperation and prompt reporting of violations.
Announcements report the birth of a daughter on Sept. 7 to Mr and Mrs M Percival of Salisbury North Carolina named Margaret Eleanor. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hicks returned to Blue Island after visiting his sisters Mrs H J McCumber and Mrs Bert Kirk. Miss Margaret Wilson accompanied them to Fort Dear Park Tl and will visit at the Ralph Papa home.
Hazel College hostess Mrs Henry Van Weelden of Albia spent Wednesday at the parental Henry Sytsma home. Mr and Mrs E C Caster visited the Mrs C A Townson home. E C Ades of Conte jerville and Mrs Eph Ades of O tumwa joined others for Sunday meals at the Grant Sincox home. Albia residents Paul Isaac and John Anderson visited Ed Johnson. Hermon Sytama and Andrew Sytama families gathered at Henry Sytama's. E W Forney and wife and Mrs E G Sincox were guests at the Grant Sincox home Wednesday. Mrs Henry Maneor and Miss Mauneor visited Albia relatives Friday.
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors authorizes signing the certificate of purchase for Hugh Kinsler's Mystic lots after a June 3 1985 tax sale. The sale No 3135 totaled 117.91 dollars including tax penalty and interest, acquired by Dorothy L A Crane of Pasadena California.
The county board authorized the auditor to assign tax sale certificates to Elie F. Caster and Ted E. Hibbs after payment of taxes penalties and interest. The actions reference Section 7265 of the Iowa Code and cover properties in Mystic Numa and related parcels. The notices are dated September 1st and 6th 1986 and involve the auditor and county officials with attestation by the clerk.
CurRches Sunday School at 10 00 a m Birdie Main superintendent Communion at 11 a m Bible Study and prayer service Friday evening at 7 30 The Christian Endeavor to select officers and committees Sunday evening Interest was shown in all services that Lord s day The church plans a homecoming in October W J HASTIE Pastor.
United Brethren announces Sunday School at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m evening services at 7 80 Mid week service Thursday at 7 30 Juniors meet Saturday at 1 46 p m Rev F C Scott is pastor.
Morning worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 6 80 p m Preaching at 7 30 p m Mid week services each Wednesday at 7 30 Wesley Chapel services 9 80 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m CHAS L ELLIS Pastor.
Teconium Circuit Fairview hosts Sunday School at 9 a m with Grover Easter superintendent and a Communion service at 9 45 a m. Sermonette on Rememberance by Teonium Wayne Thompson. Cradle Roll at 11 00 a m and a 7 30 p m evening service with Epworth League led by Clarence Whitehead. Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m led by Lewis Rouse with Ed Spain as assistant superintendent. J W Stine, pastor. Donald Kaster visited Des Moines Tuesday.
A single 18 month old Guernagy bull is offered for sale from F. W. Blumen stock. Prospective buyers may inquire for details on pedigree price and availability.
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