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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
3
A humorous letter notes a boy and his dog, a grocery wagon, and a tug of obedience as the dog hops in and out. The writer reflects on festival duties, prize winnings, and a stock of homegrown turnips, apples, and memories from the community’s Fall Festival.
Readers of the Union learn of Mrs Chas Coffin’s niece Mrs John Lovell writing from Weimar Copenhagen and Berlin detailing life in Germany and Denmark as the American Army operates. The letters describe daily routines meals school heat and housing as Europe heads toward war and plans for possible relocation. The writer notes Jack Lovell’s duties evacuating embassies and the quiet Berlin despite press reports while she contemplates returning to Towaan and managing life with children in Europe.
A roof fire was discovered at the Mrs Vesta Oehler home shortly before noon Tuesday and was extinguished in time to prevent major damage. Moravia fire department was called and with Kronenteilny Worker quickly had the blaze under control. Damage confined to the roof.
Rev T J Zike has been appointed pastor of the Moravia United Brethren church for a third year. Appointments were announced at the closing session of the Missouri United Brethren Conference held at Memorial church in Des Moines, continuing through Sunday. Also noted were Moravia-related agendas and social details, including a local birthday gathering attended by Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond, Viole, and Max at the George Hammond home near Iconium Sunday.
Fragmented Unionville account notes two Smiths visiting the town and adds two young ladies to the Smith family, yet questions remain who left with whom. The tale has fueled years of local debate and rebuttals among residents, highlighting the need for precise reporting.
Fr 4 4 Mi Monday evening Oct 2 H and Smith W I attend regular meeting notice for Antiquity Lodge No 2524 with officers H and Smith.
Miss Mallan Swenson and Clifford Espy Wilson wed September 23 1989 at 2 80 p m in Ogden Utah at the bride’s home. Dr Walter L French officiated the Methodist ceremony with ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Helen Braddock and Bowmen as best man. The couple will reside at 1896 Jefferson Avenue Ogden Utah.
A Sunday in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson was celebrated at their home with a gathering of relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Pfonnabecker and many others from Sigourney Centerville Albia and nearby towns. The honorees received many beautiful and useful gifts.
Mrs Leonard Palmer hosted the W H MoS of the Methodist church at their first conference meeting Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Stella Cheter led the program.
Sunday Church School at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent worship at 11 a m C E at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 o'clock note the time change for evening services all officials elected for the year begin duties with Sunday services a call to commit to Christian stewardship of time talent and things under covenant to God and the church
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Minister R L Brown invites families to join Sunday activities. Services begin with Church School at 10 am and worship at 11 am, Epworth League at 6 30 pm, and Evening Worship at 7 30 pm. Wesley Chapel hosts a 9 30 am service with 10 80 pm church school. A chemical talk titled What Can Wash Away My Sins will be delivered, appealing to all ages. All classes aim for 100 percent attendance.
F T Evans pastor announces Bible School at 10 a m with Carl Bivin as superintendent. Communion at 10 59 a m. Business meeting at 11 a m. Ladies Aid all day Wednesday with Noon dinner. Program planned for Sunday Oct 8. Officers elected last Sunday include Carl Bivin superintendent Gaylord Main assistant treasurer Ethel Hiner secretary others listed.
The Golden Links Sunday School hosted a reception at the United Brethren church parlor for Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Zike and children and Mrs. S. M. Zike on a Tuesday evening. A short program featured hymns, welcomes, talks by M. K. Blackman and others, and a closing prayer. After a social hour, refreshments were served.
Moravia's popular school band will be a feature in the entertainment program at the Blakesburg Corn Carnival. The event, heavily advertised in recent weeks, lasts the last three days of this week and is expected to draw many attendees from Moravia and nearby areas.
Thirty five women from Chariton Union Douglas and Taylor townships attended the open Home Makers Meet at the Methodist church parlors last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Evelyn Hollen Ames extension specialist previewed county work starting in October focusing on food and nutrition. She spoke on organization in townships and county and Farm Bureau goals in the absence of County Chairman Mrs Craig Daniels. Mrs J L Dodd was in charge. Mrs Warren DuValt led group singing and a vocal solo with Mrs Fred Bumenstock at the piano.
Mrs. Frank McAlister Lytle born May 29 1867 near Blakesburg Iowa died Sept 17 1939 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa aged 72 years 3 months 18 days She taught in Monroe county schools for years and opposed corporal punishment Her life centered on family education and service to neighbors leaving a legacy of devotion to children and learning.
Mr and Mrs Frank Snelson of Busgey Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to Marian Smith son of Mr and Mrs W L Smith of Albia Iowa The ceremony was read at Albia September 28 The groom is employed with J L Lowe Construction Company
Vivian Hudgens, assisting in work at Cecil Russell’s home near Blakesburg, was hit on the forehead by a windlass that ran out of control while repair work on a well was underway. She was knocked unconscious briefly and suffered a deep head gash.
Vocational agriculture students from Moravia high school compete in dairy cattle judging at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Entered are Lloyd Ammons Clejland Jolly Floyd Arnold and Mervin Blison. Seventy three high schools entered the state dairy judging contest as part of a record Dairy Cattle Congress. Winners may advance to national contests in Kansas City October 14 to 21.
Kensington club members and families gathered for their annual picnic at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Johnson’s home on September 7. A later business meeting elected officers for the year starting October 1, 1989: President Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Vice President Mrs. Frank Selby, Secretary Mrs. M. K. Blackman, Treasurer Mrs. J. L. Johnson.
The menu lists fish with mashed potatoes creamed peas macaroni and cheese corn bread cold slaw and caramel dumplings. Coffee is served with the meal.
Mrs. Mary Treat Davis born October 19 185M at Barberatown Ohio died September 20 1989 at Albia Iowa age 85 years 11 months 1 day. Married Joseph Treat January 26 1871 Moravia Iowa died April 22 1915. Later married William G. Davis. Died after a paralytic stroke at her Foster home.
Survivors listed include two sons Gien and Charles of Blakenburg and two daughters Clara Townsend Mondamin Iowa and Cora Ty baugh Blakesburg. Also two brothers Jacob Stocker Blakesburg and Harvey Stocker Harper Kansas, one Sates Kara Rhoades Denver Coly, nine grandchildren and many nephews nieces and a wide circle of sorrowing friends.
Citizens vote overwhelmingly to grant Towa Southern Utilities a 25 year franchise. 125 votes cast: 110 in favor, 14 opposed, 1 spoiled. Moravia town council had passed the ordinance August 1, with voter approval completing the grant. The new franchise extends the prior 25 year term that expired earlier this year.
The Future Farmer group of Moravia set November 11 for the annual parent and son banquet in the school building after a Sept. 22 meeting led by Eugene Tisue FFA reporter. Members discussed obtaining FFA jackets with emblems for trips and contests. three jackets were purchased last year.
Miss Milicent Peterson and Arthur Shaw married on Saturday September 28 in a ceremony near LeRoy. The couple will run a gas station with Shaw’s brother Jomaha assisting and will live at the Peterson tourist camp north of Des Moines. Shaw has many congratulating friends in the area.
Sam Johnson longtime Moravia resident and 20 year Albia resident died Saturday night at his daughter Marcia’s Los Angeles home after a Coast visit. Born 1870 on the Johnson farm, he owned a Moravia area farm, married Jessie Buckmaster 43 years ago, leaving six children: Bernice Rinehart Albia Marcia Los Angeles Prudence Scott Bloomington D. Don Chicago Clerk Des Moines and Marjorie Denver. Survived by brother George B. Johnson Moravia. Body to be returned to Albia for services Sunday 2:30 pm at Albig Methodist Church led by Rev. W R Keesey. Burial Oak View cemetery.
Mrs. Lloyd McCrory hosted a Sunday birthday dinner with a chicken meal and trims for Harry McCrory and Dorothy Mae McCrory. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCrory and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Sim Howell and Patty of Mystic, Mrs. Ida McCrory, Dorothy Mae, and Gene Garner.
The deceased, born in 1939, was moved to Miners hospital in Albia where she died ten days later on September 20, 1999. Mrs Treat Davis reportedly had no surviving relatives. Funeral services were held at Swaim Funeral Home in Molvavig on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. B L Brown presiding. Interment followed at Marayig Cemetery.
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