M H S News Basket Editor named for the year
The M H S News Basket lists editor Weary Boshak with Nadine Donovan and Norma Lee Firkina as associate editors. It notes class colors orange and blue, flower pansy, sponsor Mr. Gullette, president Josephine Scott, vice president Gertrude Green, secretary Rubye Hiatt, treasurer Hiatt Selby, and remarks on curricular activities and various school clubs with supervisors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weary” Boshak
Nadine Donovan
Norma Lee Firkina
Mr. Gullette
Josephine Scott
Gertrude Green
Rubye Hiatt
Hiatt Selby
Spring Fever and Freshmen Growth at M. H. High
The article notes springtime signs and improved crops as townspeople garden and violets bloom. It mentions Freshmen moving up, their green stage, and classmates humorously pursuing goals from dating to studies while seniors near graduation. It lists many students with playful vignettes of aims and antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sponger
M. H
Ot al
Gertrude Green
Ruby Hintt
Esther Hiner
Wanda Jones
Irene Main
Burdette McCautley
Freshmen memories and future hopes at M. H. S.
A school feature reflects on Freshmen studies in ten homemaking units and jokes about algebra pals. It lists future hopes for students like Drogaphine Scott aiming for California, Rudolph Pence owning a Brompton farm, and Kenneth McDanel becoming a M. H. S. boys club tenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drogaphine Scott
California
Mildred Smith
Rudolph Pence
Brompton
Kenneth McDanel
Gertrude Green
Cluies
Doris McKern
John Wales
Misa Jennings
Keith Kennedy
Connie Mack
Leo Kaster
Roy Arge
Iconium
Harold Hawk
Ruby Wiatt
M. H
Esther Hiner
Wanda Jones
Guy Argo
Teonium
Albert Turner
Hiatt Selby
Kenneth Veach
Ole Coulton
Burdette McCaulley
Boye
Donald Gardner
Irene Main
Fire destroys Smithburg farm home near Moravia
An April Saturday blaze on the John Smithburg place two miles east of Moravia destroyed the farm house and contents. A smokehouse was the only other outbuilding damaged. Insurance partially covered the loss. Mr and Mrs Smithburg were in town visiting relatives when the fire started and had to travel back by horseback due to snow blocking roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Union
John “Smithburg
Moravia
Eight Cub Wolves Captured By Hough And Blumer
Hought and Blumer captured eight cub wolves in Monroe township Friday, bringing them to town for exhibition. The feat reduces wolves in the area and donations to Main Bros. Meat Market are welcome for those who aided the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough & Blumer
Hought & Blumer
Monroe Township
Main Bros
Moravia Town Declares Clean-Up Week April 20–26
The Moravia Town Council designates April 20 to 26 as Clean-Up Week. On April 21 and 28 a four-man team with wagon will collect tin cans and rubbish in proper containers near streets. Garbage disposal remains the resident’s duty and visible rubbish must be out. Mayor WH G Firkins signs the notice.
Friday Dinner Menu at M. E.
The menu lists chicken and noodles mashed potatoes parsnip corn pickles jelly butter biscuits pie and coffee.
Correction on County Spelling Contest Word Count
A correction notes that last week’s write up misstated the contest’s word total. The correct count was 1,200 words, not 12,000, and the article should reflect the proper figure.
Painter Voices and Odd Phrases Stir Discussion
A quirky exchange features Roy Argo debating substitutions for gasoline with a joking remark about shoe leather. Other voices include Guy asking for meaning and J Scott noting weather observations while Rubye Hiatt comments on outdoor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Argo
Mr. Argo
Guy
A J Cowell Retired After 50 Years Of Railroad Service
A J Cowell has been placed on the retired list by the Wabash railroad after fifty years of service. Illness from several months of flu led to retirement though he shows some improvement. For 24 years he was foreman of a Morayl section crew. He served the railroad faithfully for six decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cowell
Wabash Railroad
Morayls
W. L. Palmer Ani
Fiefield
Town
Moravia
J. F. Powell
Mr. Palmer
The
Wabash
Jack Cowell
Large Audience Hears Byron Wilson at United Brethren Church
A large audience gathered Sunday evening at the United Brethren Church to hear Byron L. Barney Wilson. He delivered an earnest address promoting zeal for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, with remarks drawing broad comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Byron L
Barney) Wilson
Wilson
Fine Program Planned For League Institute
The Epworth League Institute committee at Ironium hosts a major program next Friday evening with Leaguers from Moulton to Moravia attending. Fairview and Iconium Leagues organize the event, featuring county and district officers whose talks aim to aid every Leaguer. Moravia youths plan strong attendance following a prior Seoui um League showing on February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League Institute
Ironium
Moulton
Iconium
Fairview
Unionville
Exline
Sharon Chapel
Cincinnati
Mystic
Plano
Brazil
Centerville
Morayia
Moravia
Seouium League
Program For Parent Teacher Meeting Announced
A splendid program is arranged for the Parent-Teachers Association meeting at the school Monday evening April 20. The meeting is for parents and teachers only and all interested parents are urged to attend. Bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Men should be on time for a chorus rehearsal at 7 30. Business meeting includes officer elections. Duet by Mr and Mrs J F Albert. Teachers present Better Homes by Mrs D E Bishop. Piano solo by Mrs Gertrude Ellis Fisher. Four Mothers perform a number and a men’s chorus is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
J. F. Albert
D. E. Bishop
Gertrude Ellis Fisher
Dr M M Estlack Dies in Oklahoma
Mrs Emmett Scott learned her half brother Dr M M Estlack died at his Blackwell Oklahoma home on Monday April 6 after a stroke of apoplexy. He grew up near the community north of town and had lived in Blackwell for the past 20 years. Funeral services were held Friday April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Scott
M. M. Estlack
Blackwell
Okla
Estlack
The Holy City Cantata Delights Moravia Congregation
The Albia Methodist Episcopal choir presented the cantata The Holy City in Moravia to a large attentive audience. Choir and director praise. Moravia enjoyed a rare sacred music event. Also notes on local moves and visits including W L Palmer family moving to Moravia and town social guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albia
Morsavia
Holy City
Moravia
Moravia Council Names April 2025 Clean-Up Week
Moravia Town Council proclaims April 20 to 26 as Clean-Up Week urging residents to participate. A dedicated team and wagon will haul away rubbish collected in suitable containers on Tuesday April 22 marked by early morning placement for collection. Garbage and brush must be disposed of by owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia School Faculty Is Now Complete
The Moravia board of education contracted with Misa Hagel Peterson of Story City Iowa as teacher for the primary department to complete the 1931 32 corps of teachers. Peterson holds a Drake University degree and has special training and prior teaching experience. She arrives well recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Misa Hagel Peterson
Story City
Iowa
Miss Peterson
Drake University
Rinehart Harry Grant Rinehart dies in Albia area
Harry Grant Rinehart second son of John C. and Sophia Potts Rinehart died suddenly Easter morning while en route to church. He was born December 5 1863 in Monroe county married Minnie Argo May 15 1892 and had two sons Ray and Ray. Funeral held at South Main Albin with Rev A H Barker and Rev J Stanley Decker. interment at Teanium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grant
John C
Sophia Potts Rinehart
Monroe County
Albin
Minnie Argo
Ray
Old Home
Atlantic
Iowa
Pavel
Albia
Rinehart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
George Rinehart
South Main Street
A. H. Barker
J. Stanley Decker
Card of Thanks for Henry G. Rinehart funeral
We thank friends for deeds of love sympathy and floral offerings in our bereavement for Henry G. Rinehart husband and father. Minnie Rinehart and families Roy Ray Albert Brain Annie Brain Lester Brain Rarl Brain attended the funeral of Eline Chase in Russell Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Rinehart
Minnie Rinehart
Roy Rinehart
Ray Rinehart
Albert Brain
Annie Brain
Lester Brain
Rarl Brain
Tin Russell
Eline Chase
Church News From M. E. Church Notes
Sunday School at 9 45. Classes for all ages. 198 attended last Sunday 200 expected for Sunday April 19. Preaching at 7 21 p m. Subject Prayer. Epworth League at 6 10 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday eve ning at Fd Young peoples prayer meeting Thursday evening 7 30. Friday dinner usual. Wesley Chapel preaching 9 30 a m. Sunday School 10 70 a m. Pastor B G Hankins.
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Sudjaet
Epworth League
Young Peoples Prayer Meeting
Wesley Chapel
Church Services and Activities at Bible School
The Church of Christ Bible School holds services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. with communion and a sermon. At 6:30 p.m. the Asai Christian Endeavor is led by Steven McKern with Lowell Van Dorin and a 7:30 p.m. sermon. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs. B Utterback's home to make bonnets. Choir practice and a union prayer meeting are scheduled, with prayer at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Asai Christian Endeavor
Steven McKern
Chisian Endeavor
Lowell van Dorinwader
Ladies Aid
B. Utterback
R. W. Winsler
Union Prayer Meeting
Iconium Sunday School and Events Schedule
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Music by choir. Young people meeting 7:15 p.m. Evening message 7:46 p.m. Epworth League Institute Friday 7:30 p.m. Leaguers from many towns attend. Boy Scouts Saturday 4:45 p.m. April Community Brotherhood 8 p.m. Farm Bureau April 30 with pictures. Hilton Sunday School 10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Midweek service Wednesday 8 p.m. Second Community Father and Son Banquet April 24 at Grange Hall. Rev Hamilton speaker. Mary Zerbe noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium
The
Christian Church
Epworth Leagus Institute
Moulton
Unionville
Brazil
Plano
Centerville
Cincinnati
Sharon Chapel
Mystic
Moravis
Fairview
Iconium
Exline
Pearl Kelsey
Community Brotherhood
Farm Bureau
Epworth League
Esther Hiner
Jesus the Master
Misa Darlene Gladfelter
Oskaloosa
Hilton
Grange Hall
W. J. Hamilton
Thomas Simpson
Monroe County Parm Bureau
George Rogers
Mary
Jow
Zerbe
Adinister
Birthday Dinner for W. C. Bivin Celebrates 57th
A birthday dinner for W. C. Bivin honored his 57th birthday on Sunday April 12 with guests Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Dowd and daughters Hazel and Helen Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Blair Earl Boardman and daughters Dorothy and Willy Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders and Royce Nelson. Gladys Williams new instructor for the 3rd and 4th grades, is ill with pneumonia at Spring Hill Iowa. Mrs. F. Blumenstock is filling in. Jove Lewin and family, staying at Will Hicks home, have left for Favtivld Iowa to take charge of a new Wabash section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McCrory
Willis McCrory
Helen
Dorothy
Joe McCrory
Maxine
Ottumwa
Harry McCrory
Velma
Eugene
Daisy
Cav
Foster Gorman
Francis
Pauline
Oskaloosa
W. C. Bivin
4. C. Dowd
Hazel
E. J. Blair
Earl Boardman
Wily
Chester Sanders
Royce Nelson
Gladys Williams
Jove Lewin
Will Hicks
Wabash
Fictivld
Iowa
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M. H.S. News Basket
Journalem Cib
Frosman
M. HS
Girls Athletic
Aegoiiation
Migs Shepard
Young Teachers Society
Simmera
Audrey B. Caylor Club
State Home Economics Club
Miss Shepard
Drama Club
Gullette
Glee Club
Fisher
M. Ht
N. B
Dorothy McKern
Foster
Toy Argo
Clell Coulson
Earnestine
Leo Kauter
Notre Dame
Keith Kennnedy
Kenneth McDanes
Hart Selby
Margaret Hiatt
Gatla
Ingt
Mila Jennings
A Wkee
Rou
Smithburg Farm
WH. G
Firkins
M. E
J. Scott
League Institute
Bruce Watts
iMre
Watts
Carson
Paul Watts
Clarke
Nebraska
M. H. Goeldner
Brooklyn
Goeldner
Brooklyn Superintendent of Schools
Sophia Stanfield
Dr. W. Zevbe
Oklahoma
Alice Needham
Mary Willits
Marie Ovhler
Mt. Pleasant
Ruth Waugh
Monte Ochler
Louise Ochler
Connnon
Miller
Appanvoss County
Council
Church News
M. E. Church Notes
Church of Christ
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