Memories of a small town in a home town paper
This Watertown column relays Mrs. Laura Smith’s note about enjoying the home town paper, sharing a nostalgic poem from a South Dakota paper, and recalling old friends and town scenes. It also mentions John Dodd making pop guns, a new gym for Unionville school district, road repairs in Moravia, and light local anecdotes including April weather and mail tax forms.
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Watertown
Laura Smith
Lloyd McCrory
Moravia
Mother
South Dakota
John Dodd
Maple Grove
Moravia Band Organization Formed by School Mothers
A group of Moravia mothers organized the Moravia Band Organization at the school last Wednesday evening. Officers elected include Mrs. T. J. Zike president Mrs. W. L. Palmer vice president and Mrs. D. K. Orelup secretary. The club invites all interested in the band welfare to join and plans a 9:45 Wednesday meeting with C. E. Lyman of Tilden Mfg. Co to discuss funding for new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Band Organization
T. J. Zike
W. L. Palmer
D. K. Orelup
Moravia
C. E. Lyman
Tilden Mfg. Company
Moravian Band Organization
District meet to host Mo iravia school music groups
The Mo iravia school band and orchestra are scheduled to perform at the district music contest this Thursday. The orchestra will play at 11:00 AM and the band at 1:00 PM, with both groups appearing again at 7:30 PM Thursday evening.
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Moiravia
Drakesville Man Buys J. T. Day Shop Moravia
Garrett Rysdan of Drakesville buys the J. T. Day blacksmith shop in Moravia and moves there with part of his Drakesville equipment. He is an expert welder and general repairman, assisted by Cecil Russell, with plans to relocate to the Tisue residence after the Day family moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Rysdan
Drakesville
J. T. Day
Moravia
Mr. Day
Rysdan
Cecil Russell
Myr. Rysdan
J. T. Day Home
Tisue
Sutcliffe and Boyer Wedding at Morrison Farm
A wedding was held Monday noon March 28 at the Morrison country home north of Centerville. F A Boyer and Mrs Lydia Sutcliffe of Albia united in marriage with Rev Florence Weathers reading the ceremony. A grandson, Bob Moffitt, sang and a wedding dinner followed in a dining room decorated with rosebuds and ferns. Present were John McDanel, F E Moffitt and son Bob, Ira Royer, Florence Weathers, Vivian Sutcliffe, LaVera Hiner, Loren Walter, and T N Morrison, among others.
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T. N. Morrison
Centerville
John McDanel
F. E., Mofitt and Son
Bob
Ira Royer
Florence Weathers
Vivian Sutcliffe
LaVera Hiner
Loren Walter
Unionville Votes New Gymnasium
In a special election Unionville approved a new gymnasium costing about 3000 dollars. Voters favored it by 131 to 15 and construction will begin soon, west of the current Unionville school building. No bond issue was needed as funds are on hand.
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Unionville
U B Dinner Menu and Community Notes
U B dining schedule for Wednesday April 13 lists baked chicken, potatoes, sweet potatoes, creamed peas, Waldorf salad, pickles, jelly, egg on toast, dessert, coffee. Local letters mention Albia resident Mrs T R Cestles in Moravia sending an envelope, plum tree arrivals, and subscription punctuality by Mrs T J Jones. References touch on a bouquet picking story and J VanDorin flowers in a tinker fern note.
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T. J. Jones
AOL
Tvhursday
Albia Attorney Declares Candidacy for Attorney General
Albia attorney Fred D. Everett of Miller Everett Miller announces his bid for Iowa Attorney General on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. A veteran of 30 years in state and federal practice, Everett highlights experience, efficiency in law enforcement, and plans to organize the office to meet legal and economic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Everett
Albia
Iowa
Laws
Everett
Miller, Everett & Miller
Faws
Davis County
State of
Bloomfield
College of Law
State University of Iowa
Bist Regiment
Iowa Voluntary Infantry
Philippine Islands
Monroe County
Reorganization at Enon Bible School Opens Sunday
The Enon Bible School was reorganized and opened Sunday at 10 o'clock with good attendance. Officers include RK. C. Faber as superintendent Curtis Tombi as assistant superintendent Dean Faber as secretary and treasurer. Teachers listed are Mrs. George Reid Bible class Rodger Gideon senior class Mrs RS. Faber. Mildred Roberts serves as pianist.
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Enon Bible School
RK. C. Faber
Curtis Tombi
Dean Faber
George Reid
Rodger Gideon
RS. Faber
Mildred Roberts
C E S Initiation Tuesday and Chapter Meeting
The Myrevin Chapter ES hold an initiation next Tuesday evening April 12 plus a regular meeting with a farewell reception for Mrs A Be Wineler and Mrs AG Brostar. Attendees include Margaret Cal ah Bey. Main street event noted with local attendees.
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Myrevin
Be Wineler
AG. Brostar
Margaret Calah
Bey
Moravia Nine Opens Season With Win Over Eddyville
Moravia High School base ball opened spring play by beating Eddyville 6 to 2 under Coach Crocker. Purvis and F Purvis led Moravia with key hits, while Purvis pitched seven strong innings. Eddyville’s Simmer allowed eight strikeouts, but Moravia's hitting and defense secured the win. Moravia to host Eddyville next Monday, then Cincinnati, then Moulton Friday night.
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Crocker
Moravia High School
Eddyville
Moravia
Richards
Whitehead
Wilcox
Hellyer
Woodward
Hudson
Fa. Purvis
van Dorin
F. Purvis
Purvis
Harper
Simmers
Simmern
Moravia Boys
Cincinnati
Moulton
PTA Elect Officers Monday Night at School
The Parent-Teacher Association will elect officers at the school next Monday evening April the 7 30. This final meeting of the year features Rhythm Band and musical solos by Veach and Johnson, a roundtable on limiting extra curricular activities, and talks by Rev Zike and Supt Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Reader
John Dille
Jean Veach
T. J. Zike
Rubye Johnson
Duane Veach
Supt. Young
Virginia Zike
Mrs Sarah Matthews Former Resident Here Dies In Kansas
Sarah Ellen Matthews 69 of 216 South Meridian Wichita Kansas died Monday March 21 in a Wichita hospital. Born in Moravia Iowa April 14 1868 daughter of H and Sarah Brown she moved to Kansas City before settling in Wichita eighteen years ago. She was a West Side Baptist church member. Survived by four daughters Beulah Grogger Kansas City MO H M Osborn Wichita KS Ray Williams Marie Matthews and a son William at home, three sisters and two brothers and ten grandchildren.
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Sarah Ellen Matthews
South Meridian
Wichita
Kansas
Matthews
Sarah Brown
Moravia
Iewa
Kansas City
West Side Baptist Church
Beulah Gr
Earl Van Dorn Seeks Ap panoose County Board Seat
Earl Van Dorn announces candidacy for the 1939 term as board member in Ap panoose County in the Democratic primary. A Lincoln township resident, he is a stock raiser and farmer known for financial prudence and service in the Young Democratic county organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl van Dorn
Appanoose County
Mr. VanDorn
Lincoln Township
van Dorn
Mr. van Dorn
Young Democratic County Organization
Death Claims Mrs. Workman of Centerville
Mrs. Hallie Raney Workman, 62, of near Centerville, died at her sister’s Centerville home Saturday morning. Born in Appanogse county, she married George Workman in 1894 and had three sons, one surviving companion, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Services were Monday at 2 in First Baptist Church Centerville with burial in Haynes cemetery.
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George Workman
Centerville
Olive Gordon
Ruben
Ann Raney
Appanogse County
O. W. Workman
Route 4
Claude
Clyde
First Baptist Church
A. Robinson
Dale
Haynes Cemetery
Friday Dinner Menu Highlights
M E Friday presents a homestyle menu featuring chicken pie with gravy, trish potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, slow hot biscuits, butter, jelly, ice cream, and cucumber.
Nash departs for Tupper Lake for era play talent
James Nash son of Mr and Mrs Bert Nash of west of Moravia leaves Tuesday for Tupper Lake New York to pursue era play talent opportunities.
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James Nash
Bert Nash
West of Moravia
Tupper Lake
New York
Compliment to Mrs Main at 70th Birthday Gathering
Mrs Main was honored Sunday April 3 as family and friends gathered to celebrate her 70th birthday. Guests included Lewis Main and granddaughter Mary Lou, plus Othe Huutt Harold Argo Veach and others, with many relatives present for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milsner
LaPawn Main
Russell Main
Othe Hiutt
Harold Argo
Jean
Richard Veach
Lewis Main
Mery Lou
Lee Biase Wnd Marilysi
Chartley
Mary Phat
April Showers Bring Chilly Days and Hail
April showers deliver rain and hail causing gloom despite moisture. From Tuesday afternoon rainfall reached 2 to 4 inches with freezing temperatures last week. Fruits show little damage so far though frost concerns persist.
Initiation At Rebekah Lodge Next Monday
Rebekah Lodge in Mora plans an initiation in the Rebekah degree next Monday night at the hall. All Rebekahs are invited and urged to attend.
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Rebekah Lodge
Mora
81st Birthday Celebrated by Cantrii Couple
A Cantrii pair Mr and Mrs Elmer Charity celebrate their 81st birthday with Mrs Mery Chavity at a local gathering. The event marks a long life shared by the couple and friends noting the milestone with affectionate remarks.
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Mrs. Elmer Charity
Cantrii
Mery Chavity
Wes Bhie
Firkins Noted In Odd Fellows Homecoming Bulletin
W G Firkins of Moravia Iowa received worthy mention in a Colorado Elders Lodge homecoming issue dated March 22, 1938. The letter he wrote praised Oddfellowship and marked his 50th year in Elders Lodge after moving west 50 years ago and maintaining membership in Iowa. The program included addresses and letters from absent members and past grand officers.
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W. G. Firkins
Moravia
Odd Fellow
Elders Lodge
Los Animos
Colorado
Firkins
W. G .Firkins
Towa
Order
Iowa
Organize Sunday School At Fairview
A group met at Fairview school house east of Moravia to organize a Sunday School. It will meet every Sunday at 10 o clock starting April 1. Officers elected include Lucile Coltrain as superintendent and Burdette Ward as assistant superintendent and treasurer. Teachers listed include Mrs Gunner B Stucker and Mrs Ward.
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Fairview
Moravia
Lucile Coltrain
Burdette Ward
Burdette Cox
Orera
Luvile Coltrain
Gunner B Stucker
Burdents Ward
Young Peoples
Kenneth Biumet
Arlene Tivling
New Moravia Concludes Sworn-In City Council
New Moravia elects L. B. Hiatt as mayor with council members H. G. Firkin John Dille Fred Hiatt W L Palmer and Ted F Ochler. Dr D K Grelup remains town clerk Dr C Z Slavin health physician Lew Hiner nightwatch and marshal. Committees named for Finance Lights Streets Park and Cemetery Auditing Ordinance and Fire with names of appointees. Council meets as board of review the following Tuesday.
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New Moravia
L. B. Hiatt
H. G. Firkin
John Dille
Fred Hiatt
W. L Palmer
Ted F. Ochler
D. K. Grelup
C. Z. Slavin
Lew Hiner
Marshall
H. G. Firkins
Harry Wates
Hiatt
Dille
Oehler
Firkina
Palmer
John Veach
Preston Hiatt
Francis Oehler
P. E. Broshar
Interest Grows in Moravia Methodist Revival
Revival meetings run at Moravia Methodist Church for two weeks starting last Sunday. Pastor Rev Chas L Ellis preaches with Gus Scott of Fairfield as evangelistic singer and Mrs Scott as pianist. Special nights mark the Pre Easter series with Wesley Chapel night tonight. Morning prayer meetings at 10 o clock accompany the schedule.
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Moravia Methodist Church
Chas. L. Ellis
Gus Scott
Fairfield
Argo Turner Iconium Stores Robbed in Burglary
Argo and Turner stores at Iconium were burglarized last Sunday night with little cash and items taken. Burglars targeted money and bypassed bonds, stealing a few dollars, a watch, ring and knife. In Argo a butcher knife breached a window, opened the safe and searched desks. At Turner’s a crowbar opened the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Turner
Iconium
Turners
Former Unionville Sheriff William Bray Dies at Eldon
William Bray, longtime Unionville resident and former Appanoose County sheriff, died at his Eldon home Monday night after a three year illness. He was 65 or 66 years old and had served as pony express rider, United States Deputy Marshal, and Eldon mayor. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Eldon where he lived for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bray
Unionville
Vicinity
Appanoose County
Eldon
Mr. Bray
Appancuse County
Pony Express
United States
Marshall
Campbell
Closing Day Program And Basket Dinner At Clifornia Bowl
Closing day program details at Clifornia bowl include a basket dinner at 12 oclock followed by progress events. The event features various activities and performances amid a school farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifornia Bowl
Aid
Cote Aid
Dow
Robert Buster
Tin i
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Old Town
Court House
Pres Hiatt
Veach
C. A. Woodcock
Des Moines
Uncle Suinli
Mrs. Zike
Uniform
J. T
Sutcliffe-Boyer
U.B
T. R. Cestles of
Udell
Hue
Lowell VanDorin
J. VanDorip
C. E.S
Eysning
P van Dorin
Youngker
Lf Woodward
Lemaster
Eddyville Burnham
Evans
C Barber
Rf Wilcox
If Crosson
P Slycard
P.T.A
Sarah Matthews
Feeder
Death
Mrs. Workman
M. E
New York State
Mrs. Main
O. F. Lodge
and Mirprhalin
Ep, Oetler
Oteuaiwa Peiday
Turner Iconium
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