Watermans Fountain Pen making exhibit and play cast list
In the display case this week the process of making Watermans Fountain Pens is shown from rubber harvesting to vulcanizing and polishing using emery wheels. The Junior Play Rose of the Southland features a long cast list and will be performed May fourth. Moravia sends a representative to the State Declamatory Contest at Algona, Iowa on April 20 1928 with Richard Sneed placing first in Oratorio and our local entrant placing third. Also noted are contest judges and a report on women’s clubs providing educational discussions on Iowa Indian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watermans
Rose of the Southland
Mammy Evelina
Goldie Hiatt Rose Dorinda
Ruth Hinote
Major Dorinda
Trexton Dicks Grant Lee
Claude Hawk
Ruth Beveridge
Marie Oehler
Alfred Hickaon
Ralph Davis Burton
Bud
Dorinda
Carl VanZante
Stephanie DeBarrie
Dorothy Broshar Hallie Burke
Irene Fix
Elizabeth Paynter
Glennie Scott
Moravia residents listen to Mrs Albert on WHO radio
Broadcast from WHO radio in Moravia drew wide listenership last Friday afternoon as Mrs J F Albert announced plans to sing soprano solos from Des Moines. Accompanied by Mrs R W Winsler she performed June Brought the Rosey O Dry Those Tears and Happy Lil Sal with clear reception despite air disturbance. Future broadcasts from KTNT Muscatine anticipated with advance notice for listeners to tune in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
J. F. Albert
Des Maines
R. W. Winsler
Albert
Winslet
KTNT
Muscatine
Infant Lois Cloyed Born Near Urbana in 1928
Lois Arline Cloyed infant daughter of Gene and Laura Cloyed was born near Urbana Center on April 21 1928 and died April 22. Survived by her parents three brothers Kenneth Lyle Clifford and sister Laurene and grandparents K L Tyr rel Geo and Mary Cloyed. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev O Fix Moravia. Burial in Eslinger cemetery. Iowa History week noted by Moravia Women’s clubs with discussion on the Red Man and his ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Arline Cloyed
Gene
Laura Cloyed
Urbana Center
Richter
Planeta
Kenneth
Lyle
Clifford
Laurene
K. L
Ida Tyrrel
Geo
Mary
Rev
Fix of
Moravia
Eslinger Cemetery
Iowa
Frank Chambers Seeks Republican Nomination for County Board
The Moravia Union reports Frank Chambers aims for the 2020 term as Appanoose County Board of Supervisors. Voters in Taylor Township and across the county are urged to support his candidacy in the June primary, noting his prior service during 1920 to 1922 and his proven record through postwar challenges.
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The
Moravia Union
Frank Chambers
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Taylor Township
Centerville Sowegian
Chambers
Thim
Taylor
Clean Up Week Set for Moravia April 30 to May 5
The Inter-Club Council and Moravia town council designate the week of April 30 through May 5 as Clean Up Week. A four man team and wagon will collect rubbish along a street on Thursday May 3. Citizens are urged to place waste in proper containers for disposal and keep Moravia tidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Club Council
Broshar
Moravia
Kelsey Wins C B and Q Scholarship At Ames College
Moravia resident R Pear Kelsey completes the vocational agriculture program at Ames College supported by C B and Q scholarships. He helped found a swine sanitation system, planned a 25 acre warm-season crop, and led classmates while balancing farm work and studies. He would have graduated this spring but returned home to help on the family farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pear Kelsey
Moravia
Appanoose
Agricultural College
Amesnes
Walter B. Remley
St. Louis
Vaitrad
Amex
Iowa
Pearl Kelsey
Ames
Appanoose County
Burlington
Kelsey
District No 20 Meeting Notice in Oskaloosa Iowa
A group meeting for District No 20 BLS will be held in Oskaloosa Iowa on Monday April 30 with an afternoon session at 2 30 and an evening session at 6 00 dinner at 6 per plate. Notify secretary by Friday April 27 if attending. The local chapter regular meeting on Tuesday May 8 will include initiation. Jennie Johnson W M Mildred Bishop Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Jennie Johnson
W. M. Mihdred Bishop
Hillis R. Thomas Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
A Taylor township renter on the J. M. Coulson farm declares self a candidate for sheriff of Appanoose County after World War service. He cites 15 months overseas, fronts including Meuse Argonne and St Mihiel, and membership in veteran and fraternal groups. He plans to uphold Iowa laws in office. Further notes mention visits by Austin Jay and Emmet Scott to Waterloo and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Coulson
Taylor Township
Appanouse County
Ajisne-Marne
Vesle
Who Is Responsible for the Ruled Woman
A misread column fragment argues about blame and responsibility for fallen women. It frames a debate on whether the stronger man is to blame, noting a Sunday night discussion at McE. Chueh.
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Bern
TF Sian
Ture
M Ce
Moravia student Richard Sneed places in state declamatory contest
Richard Sneed won third place in the State Declamatory Contest held in Algona Iowa on Friday night delivering The Undelivered Speech of Wm Jennings Bryan Park Rinard Clear Lake took first in dramatic Edward Burchett Bloomfield won first in humorous Kenneth Barkman Harlan won first in humorous This was Moravia High School’s first state contest entry and reflects well on Richard during four years of debating and public speaking. he follows his graduation in spring with the senior class.
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Moravia
Algona
Iowa
Richard Sneed
M. H. Goerdner
Theolu
Park Rinard
Clea
Lake
Cuba
Eugene Cuddeback
Missouri Valley
Podlocka
Pockpiles
Vermillion
South Dakota
Albert Morris
State Teachers College
Mankato
Minn
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Clear Lake
Edward Burchett
Bloomfield
Kenneth Barkman
Harlan
Richard
Morravis High School
Sells Fine Brunch of Spring Broilers
The R. W. Winsler Produce Co reports the first spring broiler purchase of the season brought in Saturday by Wm. Gardner from Gardner Hatchery. The flock numbered 204 birds weighing about 8.26 hundred pounds at four tenths of a dollar per pound, totaling 120.40 dollars, signaling good money in broiler raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Winsler Produce Co
Wm. Gardner
Gardner Hatchery
Antiquity Lodge to Present Fifty Year Certificate Friday
Notice says Antiquity Lodge No 262 holds a Friday meeting on April 27 with W J DuVall to receive a fifty year certificate. A G Broshar, W M C B Q grants scholarships. G B Q Railroad awards ten $100 Iowa State College scholarships to southern Iowa counties for agricultural training at Ames.
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Antiquity Lodge No
W. J. DuVall
A. G. Broshar
W. M
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Walter B. Remley
St. Louis
Eduh
Burlington
Morris Scheck Forjauerly
Lee County
Lookout Hylstess’Park
Algona
Soell
Halph Turner
Moravia
Munroe County
Burington
Walter Gardner
Albiu
Ralph
Munroe
National Egg Week observed May 1–7 nationwide
The nation will celebrate National Egg Week May 1 to 7 with Uncle Sam as host and a focus on eggs as a vital food. State committees are organized in every state and a program to boost nationwide awareness is being developed. The slogan is Eat Eggs for Vitamins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
America
Last Day of School at Fuller School
Parents and friends gathered for a school day marked by a bounteous dinner. A program followed with songs, recitations, dialogues, a play, and readings, featuring many local names and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller School
E. F. Wilson
R. C. Humphrey
W. I. Easter
Viola Gideon
Everett Hunt
Cecil Parcel
Jess Smith
E. Ellis
Bessie Donovan
J. d. Glen
B.C. Wilson
Clara Ellis
Egga
Frances Trumphrey
Herbert Ellis
Grace Ellis
Cheree Dyphan
Enton Wilson
Christina Humphrey
Mardeena Wilson
Christina. Humphrey
Lester Humphrey
Roubertn Humphrey
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and May 2 Meeting
Sunday School at 10 a m Communion and preaching at 11 a m Evening services at 7 30 p m Subject Warning Brother Evans missed last Sunday due to a funeral and spoke on Better Homes in the evening All day meeting at the church Wednesday May 2 we expect the president Mrs Bivin back after weeks in Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Mra. Bivin
Wyoming
Windows of the Soul and Place of Faith in the Modern World
A Church of the United Brethren in Christ reports growing attendance at Sunday Bible School and services. Rev Oscar Creech from Tecumga Nebraska preached a soul stirring sermon on faith and vision. A prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. followed by chair practice. Also notes Clean-Up Week set for April 30 to May 6 with a May 83rd collection for rubbish. mayor Chester Bros har and Donald Darby present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the United Brethern IN Christ
Brother Creech
Fleasy
D. Winfield Thompson
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WHO
Frank Swaim
Ffrank Chambers
Alexander
Gus Marcels
20Th Century Club
Elizabeth Broshur
Gus Main
Kunsan City
C. N. Main
Pred Pisher
Centerville
Fisher's
Hillis R. Thomas
Austin Jay
Otywa Munday
Mra
Emmet Scott
Clare Bronhar
Waterloo
Church OF Christ
Chester Broshar
And
Donald Darby
Springs
Springs Springs
Col. Springs
G.S
Coldoc
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