Milton Mayor-Elect Leads Front Page Milestone
Editor Lee Brown of the Milton Herald has won the mayoral race in Milton. The issue blends humor and items from local clubs, weather, fashion hints, and politics. Cartoon and correspondence sections feature varied notes from Union staff and readers, plus school exam banter and a playful farming nudge.
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Lee Brown
Milton, Herald
Milton
Asl
Walt Logie
John Novelle
Walt
Hicks Home Grills to Ashes in Mo ravia
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hicks in northwest Mo ravia burned to a mass of ashes about noon Tuesday. Fire detected on the north roof gained headway before discovery, but firemen saved the garage and nearby outbuildings. Household furnishings were removed from the downstairs and some from the upstairs. Loss partially covered by insurance.
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W. T. Hicks
Moravia
County Sunday School Meet Program at Iconium M E Church
Appanoose county Sunday School convention program at Iconium M E Church on Thursday April 14 with theme Building for Tomorrow Through Christian Education. Morning: 8 registration 9:30 devotional Rev J W Zerbe 9:45 address Building for Tomorrow by C G Herbrecht Des Moines 10:25 The Year in Review by A Stamps 10:86 Separate Conferences Young Peoples Division C G Herbrecht Administrative Division Mrs Walter Hutton 11:40 Re assemble report of See Trens appointment of committees 12 00 adjournment co operative lunch. Afternoon: 1 40 devotional Rev nv W Zerhe 1 45 address Rev J A Wilson Mystic Pastoral Leadership in Christian Education 2 05 Address So Build Wet 2 50 Separate Conferences Children Division County Supt Children Division Mret Geo Dinning 2 Adult Division Walter Hutton 8 Leadershp Training O F Herbrecht 3 50 Re Assemble Report of Registration Committee Announcement 4 00 adjournment.
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Appanoose County
Iconium M. E. Church
C. G. Herbrecht
Des Moines
Vo. A. Stamps
Young Peoples
Walter Hutton
Nv W. Zerhe
J. A. Wilson
Mystic
Christian Education
Supt
Mret
Geo. Dinning
Leadershp
O. F. Herbrecht
Dick Bruckshaw Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
C L Dick Bruckshaw of Centerville announces candidacy in the Republican primary for county treasurer. A young Republican with education from Centerville High School and Parsons College, he worked with Western Electric in Chicago and later with Fisher Lumber Co in Centerville.
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C. L
Dick) Bruckshaw
Centerville
Parsons College
Western Electric Company
Chicago
Fisher Lumber Co
Legion Post Smoker Offers Music and Games This Week
In appreciation of patrons the local Legion post hosts a smoker at the post home Friday evening. The agenda includes music and social games such as cards and dominoes as guests are invited to attend.
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Legion
Post
Local Happenings Skip Event Notes
Fragmentary note says equal to 500000 horses at Niagara Falls and 14 men guide visitors. Mentions boy behavior with a switch or board and a reference to a sensitive partner’s big boy. No clear event or dates provided.
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Niagara Falls
Elizabeth Sneed Wins First in Moravia Music Contest
Elizabeth Sneed, a Moravia High School senior, won first place in piano at the auto district music contest in Leon. She faced competitors from Grand River Lamani Oace ola and Van Wert, earning a unanimous verdict from three judges.
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Elizabeth Sneed
Moravia
Leon
Sneed
Grand River
Lamani
Oace‘ola
van Wert
Iowa High School Music Association
Grand River High
Council Bluffs
Elizabeth
Misa Sneed
Chopin
Butterfly
Labalte
Caroline Luke
Jenn
Shirley Albert
J. J. Albert
Helen Loomis
Centerville
J. B. Sneed
Moulton
Misa Loomiz
Kensington Club Entertained Friday Night
The Kensington Club and invited guests enjoyed a three course dinner at the M. E. church basement. Friday evening last week featured Rock as a diversion at Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Lynch home with jokes and refreshments. Committee members included Mattie Lynch Ora Selby Lora Slaughter Jennie Johnson Mildred Bishop and Lowe Dehlex. out of town guest Mrs. J. E. Hancock of Kirksville Mo.
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Kensington Club
M. E. Church
G. D. Lynch
Mattie Lynch
Ora Selby
Lora Slaughter
Jennie Johnson
Mildred Bishop
Lowe Dehlex
Mra
J. E. Hancock
Kirksville, Mo
P. T. A. Meeting Postponed to April 18
Officers of the Parent-Teachers association have requested the Union to announce that the regular meeting scheduled for Monday evening April 11 has been postponed one week to Monday night April 18. An interesting program is being planned for that time.
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Parent-Teachers Association
A B Church Dinner Menu for April 13
The A B Church serves a Wednesday dinner featuring Rossi Fork brown gravy mashed potatoes lima beans creamed peas pickles apple salad bread butter jelly angel food cake with heavenly hash and coffee.
Junior Class to Present George In A Jam Play
Moravia high school Junior class stages a three act comedy drama George In A Jam Thursday at 7 30 in the gymnasium. Mrs Whitehill oversees the production with interludes between acts and a cast list appears in the page two advertisement of the Union.
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George
Moravia High School
Schol House
Hoover Seeks 1934 County Supervisors Term in Bellair
Jesse A. Hoover of Bellair township announces his candidacy for the 1934 term on the County Board of Supervisors. Born and raised on the same Bellair farm, Hoover highlights lifelong public service, fiscal prudence, and steady stewardship of funds, noting prior work as township clerk and success as a farmer and businessman. He pledges to apply his careful scrutiny to county affairs if elected.
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Jesse A. Hoover
Bellair
County Board of Supervisory
Bellair Township
Hoover
Ebeilair Township
G. B. Johnson Home Damaged by Fire
Moravia firefighters were called to the G B Johnson residence on Milwaukee avenue Thursday at about 9 30 a blaze started by a defective flue and caused extensive roof damage before being brought under control.
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Moravia
G.B. Johnson
Milwaukee Avenue
Masons Will Have Third Degree Work Monday
There will be third degree work at the hall of Antiquity Lodge No. 262 A F and A M Monday evening April tich. Visiting brothers welcome.
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Masons
Hall of Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A.M
Welvome
Regular meeting seeks officer attendance and potluck
Notice states a regular meeting on Tuesday April 12 with all officers urged to attend. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches for the gathering following practice.
Moravia Band Reorganizes for Summer Concert Season
Moravia Concert Band reorganization elected Dale Schreiner director and V. W. Tracy manager. A finance committee was named while Moravia’s band tax remains unavailable until 1933, prompting a shift to popular subscriptions. The lineup may exceed last season’s, with women musicians encouraged to join. rehearsals start Wednesdays at an unspecified location.
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Moravia
Dale Schreiner
V. W. Tracy
A. G. Broshar
A. C. Main
N. R. Ward
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Lewis Main on Sunday
A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Lewis Main marked her 6th birthday on Sunday April 3. Family members arrived with baskets for a noon cafeteria style dinner, followed by visiting and departures in the afternoon. Attendees included H G Argo family, Sutcliffe family, Forret, Vivian Platte, Charley Platte, Russell Main family, Vandallen from Albia, Hiatt family and Irwin family, with afternoon callers Platte and Fay.
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Lewis Main
Grant Sutcliffe
Eon Forreat
Vivian
Mary Platte
Charley Platte
Russell Main
Carl
John
John Vandallen
Albia
Lee Hiatt
Betty
Irwin
Shirley Paticia
Des Muiina
John Platte
Fay
Card of Thanks From the Johnsons for Fire Aid
The Moravia five department and others are thanked for assisting in extinguishing a fire at the Johnson home last Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Johnson express appreciation for the help received.
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Moravia Five Department
G. B. Johnson
Attention Legion Post Meeting and Socials Highlighted
The next regular meeting of Busgil Cowell Post is Monday evening April 11. Entertainment includes rock and dominoes. Visitors noted include Mr and Mrs J I Cline Mr and Mrs B J Cornick Holland of Mr Pleangut and Mrs Harpy Cooper of Salem. Sunday visit with Marilyn Joy Smith at the W A Smith home.
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Busgil Cowell Post
J. I. Cline
B.J. Cornick
Sot
Holland
Pleangut
Harpy Cooper
Salem
Marilyn Joy Smith
W. A. Smith
School Board Cuts Salary Schedule, $3000 Is Saved
Moravia Independent School District trims high school teaching position and teacher salaries to save about 2992.50 dollars, roughly 21 percent of prior costs. Superintendent Oliver Ivelan and Dale Caris lead a lean staff with 80 grade and high school teachers for next year.
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Board of Education
Moravia Independent School District
Next Yest Ag
Oliver Ivelan
H. S
Dale Caris
Kenneth Barghahn
Simmers
Whitehill
Carvlins Lake
Roy Callen
Mildred McCloud
Marie O¢hler
Osa Callen
Darlene Sarchetta
I O F Egg Roast Attracts Large Attendees
The annual I O O F Egg Roast was held Thursday evening and drew a large crowd. The event is a highlight of the social calendar and the egg consumption was noted as benefiting the egg market.
Walter Edgar Dale obituary from Ottumwa and Monroe County
Walter Edgar Dale born in Monroe County Iowa in 1868 married Ollie Cathey at 22. Survived by Bertha Dale wife, Lester in San Francisco, Guy in Ottumwa, adopted daughters Mrs H South Denver Dale and Mrs J H Baker Ottumwa. Funeral April 23 at Brompton Free Methodist Church. Burial Arnold Cemetery.
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Walter Edgar Dale
Monroe County
Iowa
Ollie Cathey
Lester
Guy
Ollie Dale
Mr. Dale
Bertha Harkless
Hazel
Ottumwa
Bertha Dale
San Francisco
Calif
H. South
Denver
Dale
J. H. Baker
Brompton Free Methodist Church
W. P. Donahoo
Suenkel
Donahoo
Arnold Cemetery
Moravia Readers Comment On Prices And Road Work
Mrs. Sandy writes from Brazil Indiana on March 3 1982 praising the Moravia area paper and noting affordable groceries flour 39c for 25 pounds sugar 1.15 for 25 pounds eggs 11c per dozen butter 25c per pound lard 6c to 9c and clothing prices. She mentions a planned April start on the National road and humor about being switched to another station.
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Brazil
Ind
Iowa
Moravia
S.ls
Moravia Fire Department thanked for aid during Tuesday blaze
Mr and Mrs W L Hicks Mr and Mrs Berry Halden and daughter of Chariton visited J F Alberts and Mrs Ralph McDonough hosted a Progressive Club luncheon and bridge evening at the Albert home with guests including Cath ey John Veach Clark Blackman Reed and Gowey
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Mrs. Berry Halden
Chariton
J. F. Albert
Ralphj McDonough
Progressive Club
Albert Home
Meadames Cathey
John Veach
Clark Blackman
Reed and Gowey
Wales for Sheriff Reelection On Democratic Ticket
Roscoe C. Wales announces candidacy for reelection as sheriff on the democratic ticket. The record shows reduced expenditures, few criminal trials, high clearance after crimes, and efficient handling of duties including driver licenses, with impartial conduct and strong support for a second term.
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Sheriff Hoscos C. Wales
Sheriff Wales
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Wales Haa
Friday Dinner Menu and Sunday Visit Notice
Menu lists creamed chicken corn bread mashed potatoes gravy parsnips tomatoes and macaroni cottage cheese selly pickles and coffee. Visitors at the J F Chambers home Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Richard Hallow and children of Moulton, Mrs Gerald Hunter and Miss Mildred Chambers of Blakenvourg.
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J. FL Chambers
Richard Hallow
Moulton
Gerald Hunter
Mildred Chambers
Blaken- Vourg
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Dick Bruckshaw
Legion Post
A. B. Church
Mrs. Lewis Main
Legionaires
U. B. Church
United Brethren Church
Forrest Main
Charles Coffin
Mrs. Sandy
Roscoe C. Wales
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