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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
6
Mise Woneta Dotson of Ottumwa performed well at her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dotson home event held on Sunday.
Moravia High's basketball team, coached by Glarey, finished with a 9 win 8 loss record in 17 games. They scored 918 points to opponents 371, allowing 21 points per game while averaging 18 points offensively. Key players were Broshar Cullers and Slavin, with Morgan Hawk and VanZante graduating. Smith showed notable improvement and may aid next year.
Moravia High School hosted an extempore contest in the assembly room with winners Leona Kaster Norman Firkins and Vera Boshak. Topics covered included The Tariff Situation and Hoover's Cabinet. The winner advances to the Sigourney district on April 12, 1928. Also noted are Glee Club performances, regular baseball practice starting, a quartet at revival meetings, and a visit from former principal Herman A. Smith.
A Moravia IA article notes visits to a California school taught by Earl Boyer and to Beattersburg school taught by Miss Edna Whisler, plus Young Teachers Society discussions on travel and four six week periods, exams, class meetings, and Home and School Day plans. Also covered are Moravia town council actions, salaries, bills, and appointments for the year 1929.
The Board of Review reviewed the property value assessments and approved the assessor’s books with a few minor corrections. A motion by Main and seconded by Smith to approve the corrected books passed, and the meeting adjourned.
Autobile dealers greet warmer conditions as spring arrives. Dr and Mrs R J Atkins of Cedar Rapids Iowa visited Moorvia briefly. The doctor is recovering well from recent flu and related complications.
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