Moravia Fails to Win at Centerville District Contest
The annual District Commercial Contest at Centerville on Saturday April 20 saw twelve schools expected but only half attending due to weather and bad roads. Moravia teams amateur and novice with Miss Kuyper Misa Dahl and Mr Goeldner traveled by interurban. Centerville swept all firsts while Moravia earned two seconds and a third in amateur shorthand novice shorthand and amateur typing. Schools represented included Albin Centerville Chariton Moravia Seymour and What Cheer.
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Centerville
Moravia
Kuyper
Misa Dahl
Goeldner
Albin
Chariton
Seymour
What Cheer. A. G
Kinder Symphony Brings Young Musicians Spotlight
The Kinder Symphony forms from elementary grade pupils to foster rhythm and future musical work. The listed children constitute the ensemble, showcasing early talent and collaborative performance in a community recital.
Ottumwa Hawks to Meet Local Team This Sunday
Ottumwa Hawks, a top semi pro squad, will play a local team here Sunday afternoon on the best diamond. Manager E D Kennedy of the Moravian Ball Club announces the season opener scheduled for 2:30 PM.
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Ottumwa Hawks
E. D. Kennedy
Moravian Ball Club
Brompton School House Struck by Lightning
The Brompton School House was struck by lightning during a Friday storm causing considerable damage. Mrs. W. B. Ireland of Levitia will give the bank offering address for the W H M S at the M E Church next Sunday morning. Names listed include Trythm Sticks and multiple students with various instruments.
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Brompton
W. B. Ireland
Levitia
M. E
Observing Better Homes Week in Moravia
Women’s clubs in Moravia sponsor Better Homes Week nationwide campaign. Inclement weather hindered activities at the school but attendees described an afternoon of demonstrations and talks on kitchen equipment linens shoes and hosiery pictures and tapestries a dinner serving demo, and musical numbers led by Ruth Waugh. Notable speakers included Dr. D K Orelup and Mrs. Michonet. Thursday and Friday are highlighted as key days with more details to follow.
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Better Homes
America
Women’s Clubs of
Moravia
E. T. C. Club
20Th Century Club
Farm Bureau
Kensington Club
Progressive Club
Ruth Waugh
D. K. Orelup
C. V. Michonet
Miss Dahl
Misa Griffin
Charles Michener
Cody Luse
Goeldner
Last Day of School at Scattersburg
Miss Edna Whisler closed a very successful term of school at Scattersburg on Friday April 19. Roads were muddy but parents arrived by wagon and on foot. A dinner for forty five followed by a humorous program included songs readings and dialogues. The year marked her first teaching. she will teach at Orleans next year. A Patron.
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Scattersburg
Edna Whisler
Dobbin
Alabama Coons
Misa Whister
Orleans
Regular meeting and spring events at Antiquity Lodge
Antiquity Lodge No 262 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Friday April 26 with M E Auxiliary serving a Chicken Pie dinner. Members Wilcox Richard Vech Richard Smith to appear next Tuesday April 30 with glee clubs and orchestra. Also notes piano recital and local school event details. Centerville defeats Moravia 4 to 1 in 1929 baseball opener with Moravia listing players Slavin Smith and others.
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A. F
A. M
Antiquity Lodge No
W F M S Convention To Be Held Here May 2
Mrs F W Blumenstock president Ottumwa District Women Foreign Missionary Society announces the annual convention will be in Moravia on Thursday May 2. It is expected to attract many out of town visitors and features a fine program with addresses by prominent leaders in the society.
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F. W. Blumenstock
Ottumwa District
Progressive Club elects new officers in meeting
The Progressive Club met at Mrs H K Smiths home on Thursday April 18 with thirteen members present. Mrs D J Weatherly spoke on Ruth Suckow and current events in literature music and art. Officers elected for the year: President Mrs W A Smith Vice President Mrs Kella McDonough Secretary Mrs D J Weatherly Treasurer Mrs A G Brosbar Council Delegate Mrs D E Ore.
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Progressive Club
H. K. Smith Thoreday
Ruth Suckow
Nuhn
Lews
D. J. Weatherly
H. K. Smith
Iowa
Mortinan Wilson
Harry Archer
W. W. Tracy
M. Be Auxiliary Friday Menu Highlights Comfort Food
The menu lists Chicken Pie mashed potatoes gravy creamed peas and carrots baked toast potatoes pickles jelly pie and coffee. A note mentions spring painting or paint up for spring.
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M. BE
Academic Meet Winners Delayed in School News
The report of the Academic Meet winners and premium Home and School Day Exhibits will be printed later due to a late advertising copy mash. The notice explains the delay in publishing those school news items and correspondence.
News Notes Of Local Churches April Prayer Message
The article reflects on faith and Christian life, stressing dignity and earnest effort. It notes weather disrupted a service, praises loyal attendees, and invites readers to attend the final April service next Sunday. Minister D Winfield Thompson urges continual prayer and participation in gospel outreach.
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D. Winfield Thompson
Pentecost Sunday Services Announced at Local Church
Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion service at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Sermon at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets all day May 1 with dinner served to the public. Let all members attend Pentecost Sunday May 19.
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W. F. T. Evans
Chas, Kincade
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Vera Morris
Ladies Aid
Moravia Methodist Notes Highlights and Plans
Mrs. W B Ireland of Louilia will speak next Sunday morning. The W H M S will hold their annual bank offering. Special services for youths with evangelistic notes are planned. Epworth League hosts a contest party this evening. District Convention of W F M S set for May 2 with Mrs Blumenstock presiding. Invitations extended for next year Woman's Home Missionary Society convention. Epworth League and County Sunday School gatherings teased. Moravia invites visitors to church buildings and worship.
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W. B. Ireland
Louilia
Epworth League
Wesley
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Moravia
Iconium Circuit Revival Meetings Hope for City
The Iconium Circuit M E Church with Pastor E C Lepper hosts revival meetings at Hilton Church. Evening services run nightly for two weeks with varied preachers each pair of nights. Messages include "The Wages of Sin is Lieuth" and next speakers include Rev Miss Alsabea Mill Juwa and Rev Ralph Powell. Rev B F Schwartz plans to lead later.
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Miss Alsabea Mill i Juwa
Ralph Powell
B. F. Schwartz
Albin
Wil
I O O F to Observe 110th Anniversary
The I O O F will mark its 110th anniversary with a Friday program at the Moravia hall. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited. Rev. W F T Evans and Rev. O J Fix will deliver addresses.
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Moravia
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
W. F. T. Evans
Rev. O. J. Fix
Legion and Auxiliary Casual Social Evening Notice
Legion and Auxiliary members are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish to Legion Hall on Tuesday evening, April 30, at 7 30. The event is one of the social get-together meetings planned for the year.
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Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Exline preacher to speak at two meetings next week
Rev W J Hamilton of Exline will preach Thursday and Friday next week with 8:00 PM start. Morning and evening services are planned at Hilton next Sunday and at Fairview Main Station at the regular hour. A rain postponement moved a Friday game to Monday, drawing a large crowd to support the home team.
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W. J. Hamilton
Exline
Hilton
Fairview
Main Station
Centerville Moravia open league season on air tight seven inning game
Centerville defeated Moravia 4 to 1 in the opening game of Appsanoose County High School Baseball League. Moravia pitcher Bro shar held Centerville to four hits while fanning ten in seven innings. Slavin caught, Smitty at first, Mason second, Dudley third, Fix at short, with Lagle and McCord in the outfield. Kirkpatrick pitched for Centerville, Moravia limited to three hits.
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Slavin
Smith
McCord
Fix
F. Lagle
V. Lagle
Centerville
Moravia
Appsanoose County
Broshar
Centerville Huskies
Smitty
Mason
Dudley
W. Lagle
Kirkpatrick
Moravia Boys
Hedia
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