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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
3
A reflective piece on newspaper life and society notes, quoting editorials and editor favorites. It discusses the value of neighborly reporting, the role of correspondents, and a dinner observation with Governor Wilson. The author jokes about meeting the governor, gum, and personal misadventures in bowling with family.
Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim announce the marriage of their son Elia and Miss Marie Nyquist both of Rockford Illinois. The ceremony occurred September 8 at Rock Church Rockford. Elia Swaim is a Moravia High School and University of Iowa alumnus and has been a Rockford resident for 12 years. He is manager of Bowman Bros shoe store. The newlyweds reside at 912 Haskell Ave Rockford. Miss Black and daughter Joan joined the Turners for a weekend visit.
Eugene Tisue was elected president of the Moravia chapter of the Future Farmers of America for 1940 41. Officers include Clark Hellyer as vice president Wayne Hiatt secretary Francis Argo treasurer and Lyle McNair reporter. The chapter plans to bring in about 165 new members and keep the mineral mixer. A trip to Chariton with about 16 boys was discussed.
Congressman E. M. LeCompte said he expects to return home in early October and visit nearly every town in the fifth district before the November 5 election. He opposed early adjournment to pass defense measures and aid keeping the country out of war, stating the welfare of the country is paramount to any candidate.
The ETC Club held its first meeting of the new year with Mrs. Winifred Du Vall as hostess. All but one member attended. Visitors included Mrs. Geralda Jones of Upland California. A gift was given to former member Mrs. Edna Fogtesong who will move to Washington. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served.
Elijah Simmons, patient at University hospital in Iowa City, is reported to have tularemia or rabbit fever and is confined in isolation ward. His condition is stated as fair. Mrs. Etta Runchey of Oskaloosa spent last week with her mother Mrs. Will Gardner Sr. at the Gardner home.
Austin Jay, an 88 year old Moravian businessman, suffered a stroke at his home that paralyzed his left side and impaired his speech. He was to join family for the 100th wedding anniversary of his parents but greeted visitors from his bed.
Members of the Job Pugh Jay and Rachel Commons line marked a centennial of their Indiana wedding on Tuesday at the Austin Jay home in Moravia. Four generations were present among 82 attendees, with telegrams from three who could not attend.
Members of the Burk family gathered in the C. R. Burk home Sunday for a reunion. A noon dinner was served and a good time was had by all. Attendees included F. J. Wells and family, Carl McCrory and families, Neil Townsend and families, Sterling Hodges and families, F. J. Orman and family of Ottumwa, J. R. Cain and family, Leo Smith and family of Cedar Rapids, William Underwood, W. Pool and son Fred of Exline, Opha Blumer and family, and C. R. Burk and daughter Pauline of Mo Var.
Moravia high school expands its physical education program after a rise in enrollment. Bruce Gardner notes the noon hour recreation issue and introduces a voluntary, intramural system including softball, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, and basketball. Indoor options planned as weather turns cold.
Seven year old Tommie Wilson and his four year old sister Adda Lou were playing near an irrigation canal when she was swept downstream. Tommie, learning to swim, jumped in and pushed her to the bank after going under water to reach the bottom. He carried her to safety and walked up the bank, earning praise in the Yuma Daily Sun for his courage and quick thinking.
Vyron D Troug has assumed teaching duties at the high school succeeding W K McNabb who resigned He will instruct geometry physics and general science for grades seven and eight spelling and writing He hails from Mallard and is a Graceland and Iowa State College alumnus with prior rural teaching in Palo Alto County
Governor George Wilson used a Moravia Methodist church basement talk to attack the Roosevelt draft and praise Wendell Willkie while urging liberty and self government. He opposed sending troops to Europe and stressed the need to preserve democratic values for future generations. The remarks followed a dinner for 180 attendees and were introduced by D K Orelup.
Rev Zike will serve another year as pastor of Moravia United Brethren church after prevailing at the United Brethren conference held in Vinton last week. He has led the Moravia church for three years and returned with Mrs Zike Sunday evening after the conference.
Moravia Greyhounds opened fall baseball with one win and one loss. Wayne Allen pitched superbly allowing two hits to Rathbun and seven to Eddyville as Moravia fell 2 1 to 1 in Rathbun and then won 6 5 at home. A return game at Eddyville is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Kenneth Blackman and Faye Rich were married at a single ring ceremony in Prairie City Iowa. The Oxford Junction faculty members, officiated by Rev R B McDonald with Superintendent and Mrs E T Jansen as attendants. The couple will reside with Mrs Tillie Coon while resuming teaching duties.
Moravia softball team erased a late Rathbun lead to win 8 to 6 in a fund raising game for the Band Auxiliary. Hiatt Underwood Purvis and Laws sparked a seventh inning rally after Rathbun built a two run edge. The Reds planned a farewell appearance Friday against local has-beens as financial concerns prompted an extra game.
Mrs Theo Miller hosted the Progressive club at her country home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs William Young won the high bridge score with Mrs Von Tracy second. Refreshments followed. Guest Mrs Geo Turner attended. Attendees included Mrs T J Zike Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Harry Tisue Mrs John Dille Mrs Chas Coffin and Miss Mae Waughop.
Eighty Grace Methodist members and guests gathered in the church parlor Tuesday to honor the Rev. R. L. Brown and his family, returned for a third year. Moravia school faculty were present, and Mr. Harris and Mrs. Harris presented a short program.
Wednesday October 2 features a church supper menu including chicken and gravy mashed potatoes lima beans turnips baked apples Salah Pie and coffee. Mrs Cary McCoy hosted a noon dinner at her Brompton home with guests Lee Main Rube Main Mary Hoskinson Vone Jones Stella Carter and Clelia McCoy Anderson assisting.
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