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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
3
Oral Baxter captained the seventh grade to a school marble tournament victory amid fair play. All games were close with high school marbles dominating ties, prompting the school to pledge annual competition.
M E Church Auxiliary to serve dinner Friday in the Karso Building. Last Sunday weather fine with services at Wesley Moravia and Scattersburg throughout the day. Next Sunday services planned if roads permit with evening time shifted. Epworth League at 7 and evening sermon at 8. Midweek service Wednesday at 7. Standard Bearers presented a missionary play to a large audience with offerings over $6.
The church calendar lists Wednesday prayer meeting at tp. m and box supper. Sunday services include 10 a. m Sunday School 20:45-17:20 Junior C E Dow morning worship 4580 p m Christian Endeavor and worship. A musical program is planned with pre admittance. Members asked to bring tools to saw and bring them in this week or next.
After a public hearing and petitions from abutting property owners, the Moravia town council rejected the street oiling proposal. Debate centered on funding, application, and cost, with no strife reported, and the town resumes its usual operations.
Sunday School at 16 a m with Mrs Mc Kern as superintendent Communion at 11 a m. Aid meets at the church for an all day meeting May dth. Dinner served at noon. April perfect attendance listed: Mrs Main Mrs Nash Mrs Atterback Mrs Ky Mrs Free Mr Gideon Mrs Wailes Miss Cora Brashar and Mrs McRern.
Notice to dog owners that an ordinance fines or restricts dogs running at large in Marge. City officials warn the nuisance will be enforced to the full extent of the law after May lat, Der. F. W. Blumenstock Mayor Pro Tem.
J F Irwin died in Ottumwa hospital after short illness on April 2 1027 at age 72 years 7 months 11 days leaving wife Elnora Main and five children Nealy N George M John W Inya Mia and John McGee plus 18 grandchildren. A Quaker by birth he moved to Moravia twelve years ago entering coal sand and gravel trade and was highly regarded for fair dealing. Funeral held April 25 in Moravia with Rev C J Fix officiating. Card of thanks from widow and family.
Notice calls Rebekah Degree staff to meet for practice Monday evening May 2 at the OC Hall to prepare for initiation. The excerpt then poses a whimsical, archaic travelogue about No Good town by the Slow river and the land of Lether-slid with faded dreams and discarded schemes.
A compact critique recalls how the phrase liberty is invoked in public life and policy, questioning the gap between proclaimed ideals and actual actions. The piece argues that slogans power politics more than explicit reforms, urging readers to examine motives behind calls for freedom.
Morayin merchants announce closing hours after May Tih with Saturday pruning. Johnson and Clark Barber Shop remains referenced as a nearby establishment in the fragmented notice.
An oddly phrased column fragment questions motives in wooing and marriage proposing that persistence exists beyond consent. It ponders necessity of declaring feelings beforehand and reflects on restraint, cultural norms, and ongoing social expectations in courting behavior.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Legion home on Tuesday. Jon McDonough remains seriously ill at his Moravia home, with many friends regretting that his condition has not improved.
Mr and Mrs Albert Whisler announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma Olive Callen to J LeRoy Gallen on Saturday April 2 1927 at Albia Iowa. The bride is a popular Udell schoolteacher and former Scattersburg teacher. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Callen of Udell and has been an instructor in Udell. The couple will receive best wishes from many friends.
A collage of quips and notes on Mothers Day, National Egg Week, eye health and library promotion. References to Ford Sapiro politics, printer ink for business, and social commentary on schools, crime, propaganda, and fashion. Oddities about milk, fruit yields, and China’s missionary era appear amid light local observations.
National Egg Week promotes poultry industry growth and beefs up awareness of egg production and consumption. The effort highlights the value of eggs in the American diet and encourages producers to improve quality and market reach during the celebration period.
Mrs I H Turner died suddenly at her home near Iconium Sunday after a few hours illness with heart trouble. Born June 16 1856 in Jefferson County Iowa she lived 46 years in Monroe County. Survived by husband I M Turner four daughters one son. Funeral at Iconium M E Church with interment in Iconium Cemetery.
Emil Clyde Lockman son of John and Mary Lockman born May 40 1811 near Moravia Iowa died April 19 1927 at his home near Newis Minnesota at age 15 years 1 month 29 days One sister Lura preceded him in death He left a brother Ronald two grandmothers aunts uncles and many friends Funeral services were held by Rev O Z Fix at the Moravia Methodist Church Scattersburg School House and burial followed in Sales Cemetery on Friday afternoon April 22
Miss Grace Currier district instructor conducted two instructional sessions in Moravia, one afternoon and one evening. A banquet for Eastern Stars and families followed at the Legion home hosted by the Legion Auxiliary. The event drew O.E.S. members from Unionville as guests. the day proved instructive and enjoyable for participants. Some writers on farming needs confuse boll weevils with June bugs.
The Senior Class of Morning High School presents The Goose Hangs High in the school auditorium Friday night for one performance. The cast works hard and the production is touted as one of the best ever staged locally. Clifford Lovell returned Tuesday from Chicago with a shipment of poultry for R W Winsler Produce Co.
Chas E Miller of Albia addressed Seymour chamber members and guests at a Methodist Church banquet. A program featured vocal numbers by A K Meller, R W Newell, and E L Hays. Miller spoke on Our Neighbor's Kids urging better understanding of children and neighborly problems, urging closer acquaintance and good fellowship.
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