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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
3
Local column notes and quirks from Moravia high school life and community, lampooning NRA era debates, local color pieces, and campus gossip. Snippets include misheard names, a fake Gandhi, a student humor column, and light political satire.
A special election by the local American Legion Post elected Russell Reed as post commander for the new year. Reed, formerly vice commander, replaces a reluctant Lester Brain. Sherman Tung becomes second vice commander and Harry Woodward is elected new third vice commander. Installation is set for the first regular meeting night in October.
Moravia Public School Band members enjoyed ice cream and cake after a Saturday concert. About sixty players, including beginners, shared seven gallons of ice cream and six cakes donated by local merchants. Funds left over, totaling 2.25 dollars, will go to the band fund. Large crowd attends. more concerts planned as weather cooperates.
Rev W T Boston was appointed to the pastorate of the Moravia United Brethren church for the coming year at the close of the conference in Moville Iowa He will preach both services this Sunday He comes from Wayland Iowa George Sunckel was assigned to Wayland Other appointments announced include De Moines Miller Memorial Fred Riggs Albia G E McCannon Mystic Albert Schultz Hudson Hal Riggs Charlton O D Hobson Ira Hawley of Muscatine was named superintendent The conference voted to hold the 1884 meeting in Albia
Eight local Masons met in Unionville on Wednesday September 20 for the A D Proficiency Club. D N Sparks Udell was named president D Foraythe Mystic vice president and P A Baty Unionville secretary. BE Bishop Moravia retired as president and Moravia delegates included D E Bishop J B Sneed Lester Brain R C Wilson Zell Wilson Frank Swaim H K Smith and W T Smith.
A fragmentary clipping presents miscellaneous sayings and quotes attributed to Midland Schools and North Dakota Wi. The garbled text references advertising, fortunes, and a World’s Fair farewell, but no cohesive event or clear report is visible.
A contract for extending the Present drainage system on the local school grounds was let Monday night to G L Gollaher of Moravia. The work covers about 240 feet of 24 inch pipe plus excavating and covering with home labor. The current open ditch drains the school and nearby sewer systems creating unsanitary conditions. The board acts urgently and also seeks bids for a deep well to secure a reliable water supply for the district.
The Miller church near Mora via southeast Mo ravia invites all to a full day Homecoming next Sunday October 1 The plan includes four sermons by Rev Frank Miller Ottumwa at 11 am a basket dinner at noon talks by visiting ministers rolls and church history by W N Miller an afternoon music program a Young People’s Meeting at 9 30 pm and a sermon by Rev Smith at 8 pm
Moravia High School lost one baseball game and one basketball game last week. The baseball nine fell 7 to 8 to a stronger Mys tle team on Thursday after school. The girls basketball team lost 17 to 8 at Unionville on Friday while under coach Roy Gallen’s direction. Mrs Behrens, Lera Behrens, Stella Carter, Lementina Tucker, and H K Smith attended the Methanlyt conference in Des Moines Saturday. Henry Arthian took a business trip to Dakota last week.
The Moravia band visited Albia last Friday to entertain at the Albia Junior College football game with Washington Junior College. A halftime concert and a formation of a large A delighted Albia supporters. Albia won 18 to 6 as Moravians traveled to enjoy the game. The band travels again to participate in Monros county NRA day parade this afternoon.
A surprise birthday dinner was held for Harry McCrory on Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd McCrory Mrs. Laura Matherly Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory and their children. A chicken dinner and good things to eat were served.
Luse departed Monday evening for Springfield Ohio and will return later this week with a new 74 ton capacity semi trailer International truck. Mr Luss announces plans for long and short distance hauling and with the new truck will be well equipped for the business.
Levi Thomas Murphy son of William and Lydia Murphy was born in Appanoose Iowa October 22 1860 and died September 16 1933 in Jamesport Missouri aged 66 years 10 months 25 days He married Mary E Bohm July 4 1891 four children Lawrence Charles Earl Cora and Alice Taylor survive with siblings and grandchildren Funeral services were held at Iconium Christian church September 18 conducted by Rev Win R Matsler with interment in Iconium cemetery
Weather records show between Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon six inches or more of moisture fell in Moravia and Appancore county. The main storm began Monday evening and persisted until Tuesday afternoon, delivering four to five inches. An intense electrical storm accompanied the rain with high winds all day Monday. Ground soaked deeply, roads and fields washed, frost and ice appeared early Wednesday morning near Moravia. W. Albert reports ice on puddles near the Wabash depot, the first frost of the year.
Orelup's Moravia team, managed by D K Orelup, wins the round robin kittenball tournament at Gabe Johnson ball grounds. In the opener Orelup’s squad beats the colored team 7 to 6 in two extra innings, then routs John Anderson's Moravia team 10 to 0, and finally defeats Anderson again 8 to 7. A continuation event is planned for next Sunday at the same diamond.
County Legion meeting set for Thursday evening at Centerville per county commander John M. Garrett of Moulton. An annual election of officers and other important business will be conducted.
Frank Selby presents a pear tree branch to the office showing twelve large pears clustered within six inches. The tree is said to be under heavy NRA-era effort and is on display in the Union window for that year’s crop.
Moravia Methodist church announces officers for the new conference year. Pastor I C Behrens, trustees led by G W Jones and F W Blum Anstock, Jasper Coffin, Alonzo Turner, and others named to stewards, auditing, and committees. Sunday School superintendent Dale Schreiner and Grace Veach listed among staff.
Rev J C Behrens and Rev J W Zerbe, Methodist ministers for the Moravia and Iconium Circuit Saletan, are reappointed by the Iowa Des Moines conference. The event notes Behrens beginning a second year at Moravia and Zerbe starting his fifth year on the Iconium Circuit with other local appointments listed across Centerville Moulton Mystic Winterset Unionville and more.
Mt Carmel school holds homecoming at the school house on Sunday October. Former patrons pupils and teachers are invited to attend. A basket dinner will be enjoyed at noon. Chas A Derby president Vina Angel Williams secretary Forrest Muinwag at Mu ville Iowa. Last week a delegate attended United Brethren conference. Mr Tracy and Mrs Were business visitors in Des Moines Saturday.
Bible School at 10 p m Communion at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Ladies Aid day Wednesday October 4 with dinner at noon Prayer meeting and Bible study 1 Wednesday at 7 30 p m
The United Brethren Church schedules Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent Preaching at 11 00 a m by the new pastor Rev Boston Evening service at 730 and a Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 o clock.
Attend the Methodist Episcopal Church next Lord's Day as the new conference year opens. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Divine Worship 11:00 a.m. Epworth League 6:90 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Preyer Wednesday 7:80 p.m. Wealey Sunday School 10:80 a.m. Morning worship 9:30 a.m. J C Behrens, pastor.
Teonium Circuit Sunday School holds Rally Day with Morning worship and youth meetings. Local organizers Ralph Turner, Paul Bower, Lewis Rouse lead services and league activities. Community night and Farm Bureau event planned. fifth anniversary urged for all young people to attend.
Enon Bible School hosts Homecoming and Rally Day next Sunday at the Enon School house. The program includes 10 a.m. Bible School with songs by George and Alice Shaw, a reading, 11 a.m. sermon by Rey W. P. Donahue, and a duet Here Mine. Dinner at 12:30, music by Lucile Goltrain, 2:30 p.m. sermon, male chorus Sunshine in My Soul, short talks by former teachers, and a song by achags. Former teachers and pupils are invited to attend and bring friends.
The draft dinner menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes baked apples tomatoes coleslaw and hot rolls. Includes a big portion of side dishes and savory items suited for a hearty Friday meal.
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