Moravia notes mix news and humor from the week
This week in Moravia features reader mail from W R Cummins at South Beach Oregon asking to renew the Union and noting travel near the Newport bridge. It mixes small town anecdotes about pop guns, local sports, moonlight in fruit safety, county seat competition, and school music pride with quirky local lore and a ledger from 1907.
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W. R. Cummins
South Beach
Oregon
Union
Newport Bridge
Moravia Sixth Sprints Past Cincinnati 2 0 In Seven
Moravia pitcher Floyd Purvis held Cincinnati to one hit in seven innings as Moravia won 2 to 0. Purvis struck out ten, issued three walks, and kept Eddyville offense quiet earlier. Dudley also fanned ten for Cincinnati. Box score notes Van Dorin’s sensational fielding play at first.
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Floyd Purvis
Moravia
Cincinnati Ball Club
Purvis
Eddyville
Dudley
Cincy
Crocker
Port Purvis
van Dorin
Whitehead
Argo
Fa. Furvis
R. Woodward
Zike
C. Woodward
Hellyer
Allen
Youngker
Fi. Purvis
Brown
Main
Hudson
Cincinnati
Martin
Hunt
Hoffman
Robbins
Glascock
Merhoff
Ross
Wapello County
Eddywille
Wilcox
VanDorin
Woodward
Lemanter
Poten
Chards
En ‘ Evans
Pat W. H. Callen
Rsaul Harper
Aul Wilcox
Crosson
Simmons
Slycard
Obituary and local sports notes from Iconium and Moravia
Obituary items honor Mrs. Will Caller 72 a longtime Iconium resident who died Saturday after illness. Rebecca Pherrida Albertson Callen born 1866 near Richland Iowa married 1887 to William H. Callen with ten children and many relatives. funeral at Iconium Methodist Church with interment at Iconium cemetery. Moravia lost 6 to 3 at Eddyville in a pitching duel. Hellyer 10 strikeouts for Moravia, Wilcox also fanned ten for Eddyville. Card lists box scores and neighborhood condolences for the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Caller
Iconium
Callen
Rebecca Pherrida Albertson
George J
Nancy Albertson
Richland
Iowa
Heavenly Home
William H. Callen
Albin
Orville
South Bend
Mayme
Lawrence
Merle Cline
Chugwater
Wyoming
Edith Woodcock
Newton
Gilbert
Viola Clark
Columbus Junction
Towa
Vera Moore
Melrose
Audrey Woodcock
Orrin Callen
Albia
Norris Callen
Ethel Richey
Clara Speer
Thomas Albertson
Buckeye
Arizona
Joseph Albertson
Albia Towa
Sarah
Added Interest Noted in M. E. Revival Series
Moravia Methodist church revival peaks with high attendance. 89 percent of the student body attended. the junior class won a $2 prize for perfect turnout. 25 youths pledged their lives to the Saviour. Upcoming nights feature Wesley Chapel music, family, grandparent, junior, and senior choir programs led by Rev. Ellis and Scotty the “Big Swede.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
Scotty
Ellis
Wesley Chapel
Rey
Spring Winter Causes Local Light Damage and Storm Complaints
In late last week a spring winter brought freezing, ice, snow, wind and rain with only minor local damage to fruit trees and crops. Farmers report concern for early gardens while utility crews faced thousands in storm costs elsewhere. An odd note mentions visitors to Fairfield and a misquoted student incident amid weather chatter.
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Iowa
Odd Fellows To Hold Annual Egg Roast
The date of the annual Egg Roast has been set for Tuesday night April 1. All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and their families are invited to attend. Each family is requested to bring eggs.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Freeman Jolly Appointed Moravia Street Commissioner
Freeman Jolly was appointed Moravia street commissioner and began duties last week. He spent the week relaying crossings and raising the multitalner as part of his new post.
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Freeman Jolly
Moravia
Legion Post To Host Smoker For Friends Monday Evening
Basil Gowell of the American Legion announces a smoker event at the Legion Post Howe next Monday evening inviting all members and friends. The gathering aims to bring attendees together for an informal social and fellowship night.
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Legion Post
Basil Gowell Must
The
American Legion
Howe
Cordintly
McDanels Observe 40th Anniversary
Lige McDanel and Miss Stella Glick marked 40 years of marriage dating from April 2. The couple, long time residents near Hiattaville, hosted a family reunion dinner on Sunday April 8 at their son Doyle McDanel’s country home in Scattersburg with relatives from Moravia Corning and Albin. Weather was favorable and Mr. McDanel remains in declining health while continuing farm duties.
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Lige McDanel
Stella Glick
Rob Easter
Boyer
Hiattaville
Doyle McDanel
Scattersburg
Wilma
McDanel
Former Resident Here Dies In Nebraska
Mrs. Clara Selby learns her aunt Mrs. George Jenkins died March 23 at her daughter’s home near Stapleton Nebraska Funeral services and burial were held at North Platte Her husband died years earlier She was formerly Nettie Scott Both Jenkinses grew up in the area and lived in Moravia for years
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Clara Selby
George Jenkins
Elsie Blaine
Stapleton
Nebr
North Platte
Jenkins
Nettie Scott
Mrs. Jenkins
Moravia
Seniors Announce Play Cast For Spring Fever
The Brookfield college senior class presents the comedy Spring Fever on May 6 with a cast drawn from the senior class. The play centers on commencement week activities at the small eastern college, with rural eighth graders admitted free upon teacher slip.
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Glen Hughes
Brookfield
Howard Brant
Brookfield College
Charles Youngker
Ed Burns
Don Blackman
Vic Lewis
Gene Wilcox
Lou Herren
Helen Carter
Spangler
Mildred Roberts
Anne Purvell
Howard
Jenny Winsler
Vivian George
Vic
Jerry Allen
Henry Purvell
Anne
Kenneth Coltrain
Phoebe Purvell
Bette Hints
Maude Corey
Blouise Walter
Virgil Bean
Zoology
Janior McDanel
Friday Dinner Menu Highlights
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu lists chicken with nut noodles, potatoes, yams, macaroni, hot biscuits with butter and jelly, deviled eggs, fruit salad with watermelon cucumber pickles, and beverages. An eclectic old fashioned spread featuring multiple comfort foods.
Local Musicians Rank In District Competition Despite Handicaps
Welcome Rebekah Lodge of Moulton sent it a degree staff here Monday evening to initiate two candidates for the local Rebekah Order. The work of the visiting degree staff was said to be very proficient and highly pleasing to those who attended. Candidates were Leila Day and Doris Pennington. Following the work refreshments and a social hour were enjoyed.
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Rebekah Lodge
Moulton
Rebekah
Leila Day
Doris Pennington
J. E. Yates
Roy Wright
B. Utterback
W. L. Blosser
A. M. Ranes
M. Johnson
Grace Main Named PTA Leader for Ensuing Year
Mrs Grace Main was elected president of the Parent Teacher Association at the school Monday evening with Mrs Ruby Dille as vice president and Genevieve Wheeler as secretary The program featured musical numbers and a playlet contrasting old and modern teaching methods A roundtable debated limits on extracurricular activities with a view that balance between school work and activities is essential The discussion urged parental cooperation with teachers and stressed the value of varied activities Annie Brain visited Albia Monday group members noted
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Parent-Teacher Association
Grace Main
Ruby Dille
Genevieve Wheeler
D. K. Orelup
Rollie McDonough
Cornet
Jean Veach
Rubye Johnson
Duane Veach
Virginia Zike
Jean Kathryn Broshar
John Dille
T. J. Zike
Orval Burton
Cody Luse
Clyde McDonald
H. K. Smith
Ava Simpson
Supt. Young
Suvregeius
Moravia Musicians Near Perfect Record At District Contest
Moravia school musicians earned one Superior and one Excellent at the district contest in Oskaloosa. The orchestra won Superior while the band was Excellent, both narrowly missing higher marks under illness and quarantine. Oren Gould directed despite fever and later scarlet fever quarantine. Wm. K. McNabb and Mrs. Orelup assisted during his absence.
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Moravia
Oskaloosa
Oren Gould
Gould
Oskaposa
Love City
Toledo High School
Adel
Corydon
Guthrie Center
Panora
Pella
Wm. K. McNabb
D. K. Orelup
Bids Sought for New Underpass at Hilton Crossing
Iowa State Highway Commission set bid letting for FAGH 712 A project on highway 60 near Hilton to eliminate the Wabash and Iowa Southern Utilities grade crossings. Monroe county project includes relocating tracks and building two 75 foot bridges over the new road alignment.
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Hilton
Wabash Railway
Iowa Southern Utilities Railroad
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Monroe County
C. R. Bentz
Wabash
Iowa Southern Utilities
Meroe County News
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John Dodd
J. W. Bickford
Billie
Frank
J. L
Dale Youngker
Goodnight
Oklahoma
Knight of the Toad
P.l
Des Moines
J. T. Day
Doc Orelup
Main Street
Congress
Frank M. Beatty
Sigourney
Congress of the United States
Beatty
Iowa State Senate
Long End
W. H. Callen
Iconium M. E
R. C. Rowe
E. P. Spurlock
Iconium Cemetery
Beulah Bishop
Oberlin
Univ
Cklaw
Bishop ‘House
M. E
D. EB
Bishop
Beulah
Bernadine
Billy
P.M. Schreiner
Betty Bishop
Fairfield
Smith True
Souiere
McDanels
Nebraska
Moulton Lodge
PTA
Annie Brain
al- Bia Moadey Goriig
Town City
Visting
Father Uider and
Girthes
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