M H S News Basket Review of the year across departments
The News Basket summarizes work in Commercial English Music and Manual Arts at M H S. It notes awards in the Commercial Department, English aims, and music group efforts and festival plans. It outlines summer plans and teaching aims across manuals civics economics science and citizenship education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membara
State University of Iowa
Kansap State College
Manhattan
Dlab
P. A. Parrish
Mathematics and Science General Science 1 Overview
Brief excerpt outlines aims to acquaint pupils with both geography and biological environment, indicating a general science course focus on integrating math and science foundations.
Early Education Goals and Senior Commencement Plans
The text outlines objectives in physics and mathematics emphasizing observation, problem solving, and language clarity. It also reports Blanche E. Jennings noting a senior vote to move Baccalaureate to United Brethren Church and Commencement to Methodist Church, with S. A. Fisher named as speaker. Upcoming Sophomore Speech Class one acts on May 6, admission ten cents students, twenty cents adults. Prayer services invite patron attendance. Senior Close Play "Kicked Out of College" debuts Friday at the gym with full cast and extras. event continues on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Institute
United Brethren Church
Methodist Church
5. A. Fisher
Claas
Senior Class Play To Be Presented Friday Evening
Schlora of Moravia High School presents a three act play titled Kicked Out of College at the school building Friday evening with specials entre act. Read the cast and synopsis elsewhere in this paper.
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Schlora of Moravia High School
Night School At Mora Via Public Schools
Night school was held in the Mora Via Public Schools Tuesday evening with short sessions from seven thirty to nine o'clock. Parents and friends attended as classes operated in their usual form with shorter periods. Some of the best works of the year were displayed and found very interesting to visitors.
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Moravia
Dagaen
Iconium Village Notes at State Sunday School Convention
An Iconium village report covers the State Sunday School Convention in Oskalooga Town with Mrs Ray Meard and family, Rev Zerbe, and local church members. Highlights include the Victory Period, Psalms of Victory study, talks on youth conferences, and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus performed by Penn College Choir. the event is deemed a success and hopes for next year. Althea Green and Mrs Olive Millenberger also noted after visiting Corydon and Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerhe
Roya and Girls
Centerville
Town
Iconium
Oskalooga
Ray. Meard
Edward
Althea Green
Zerbe
C. W. Warmingham
Beston
Helen Johnson
M. Vander Linden
Misa Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Vander ‘Linden
Pella
Iowa
Iowa State Sunday School Council
W. C. Pearce
Los Angeles
Southern California Council of Religious Education
Penn College Choral Society
Ward Bedford
Penn College
Class of 1931 Alumni Names List
The compiled roster presents graduates in the class of 1931 including Opal June Boyer Reba Mahivee Callen Donald Woodroe Darby Dorothea Mae Darby Lola Irete Davin Normah L Firkins Vernie E. Fisher Liesd H Pletcher Evelyn E Hiatt Marjorie Brown Hough Louis K Hughes Vera Kester Donald G Reid Clarence Sheldon Edward B Stocker Lowell Burton Van Dorin John William Whicker.
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Vernie E. Fisher
Liesd_ H, Pletcher
Evelyn E. Hiatt
Marjorie Brown Hough
Louis K, Hughes
Vera Kester
Donald G, Reid
Clarence Sheldon
Edward B. Stocker
Lowell Burton van Dorin
John Wiliam Whicker
Commencement Calendar Highlights for May Events
Senior class play on May 1 followed by Speech Class One Act on May 6. Junior senior banquet on May 8 and baccalaureate at A. B. Church with Ad dress by Ray S. A. Fisher on May 10. Commencement Exercises at M. E. Church on May 14 at 7.
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A. B. Church
Ray
S. A. Fisher
M. E. Church
Wolves Captured Near Albia After West Hunt
Hough and Easter led a wolf hunting expedition west of Albia earlier this week. A mature female wolf and several cubs were shown here on Monday, pleasing local sheep raisers nearby.
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Hough & Easter
Albia
Local Women Elected To District W H M S OffICES
At the Fairfield district convention of the Woman s Home Missionary Society Mrs F W Blumenstock was re elected president and Mrs Stella Carter secretary Local Moravia attendees included Mrs V Michener Mrs W T Van Dorin Mrs Frank Spinks Rev and Mrs Hawkins and Mrs J W Zerbe A life member honor was bestowed on John Michener son of Mr and Mrs CO Y Michener during the program
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
Fairfield
F. W. Blumenstock
Stella Carter
Moravia
V. Michener
W. T. van Dorin
Frank Spinks
Hawkins
J. W. Zerbe
John Michener
Co, Y. Michener
Miller Family to Graduate Three in Shared Exercises
Attorney Charles E. Miller will witness three children graduate in one ceremony. Daughter Margaret finishes Albin high school, brother Richard completes Alhia junior college, and son John earns a liberal arts degree from the State University of Town. Two years earlier Miller sons graduated from high school and junior college, marking a rare concurrent achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Miller
Margaret
Albin High School
Richard
Alhia
Miller
John
State University of Town
Monroe County News
Fathers And Sons Banquet At Hilton
The second Father and Son banquet at Hilton last Friday evening drew 66 fathers and sons, 85 total attendees, despite rain and mud. Rev. W. J. Hamilton of Exline gave a well received address, and Thomas Simpson performed selections on the hand saw. Ladies Aid served lunch after the program. A Mother and Daughter banquet is planned for Friday evening May 16th.
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Hilton
Fathers and Sons
W. J. Hamilton
Exline
Thomas Simpson
Ladies Aid
Fathers and Song
Christian Aid Dinner on Wednesday May 6
The notice promotes a Christian Aid Dinner on Wednesday May 6 featuring roast pork with dressing potatoes baked beans picking bread and butter pie with coffee jelly attendance expected from local supporters and donors.
Leather Goods Now 44 Price Sale at Ya Store
Ten day sale offers bill folds purses and feather goods at a low Ya price. Ideal graduation gift.
SMITH DRUG STORE VISITORS ENJOY MORAVIA TEA afternoon
Mrs J F Chambers hosted guests at Kensington Circle last Thursday due to bad weather. The gathering moved to Mrs Louise Oehler's Moravia home where refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray, Mrs Rogers, and Mrs Frederickson from Hayenville for an over Sunday visit with the Burdett Utterbacks.
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J. F. Chambers
Hoxteas
Kensington Circle
Louise Oehler
Moravia
Ray
Rogers
Frederickson
Hayenville
Iowa
Burdetto Utterback Home
Thought Freeze Caused Little Damage to Fruit Patches
The paper notes that the Saturday night freeze and subsequent frosts caused only slight harm to fruit and truck patches. Thermometer readings reportedly fell below 30 degrees, but locals view the impact as modest. Temperature has moderated since Sunday with sunshine and fair weather returning, much to everyone’s thanks.
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Sleo
Civil War Veteran Wm B Yeanger Dies at 85 in Centerville
Wm B Yeanger, Civil War veteran and member of Co G 116th Ohio Infantry, died at his daughter Mrs Guy Gordon's home in Centerville at 6 am Monday after years of ill health. Born in Gallipolia Ohio, he earlier lived in New Sharon Iowa and Nebraska before settling in this community. Surviving are four children, including Mrs Adala Daniels and Mrs Gordon, plus a brother and four sisters. Funeral held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon with Rev H E Trimble officiating.
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Towegian
William B. Yeanger
Guy Gordon
East State
Centerville
Younger
Belle Saland
Co. G. 116Th Ohio Infantry
Mr. Yeanger
Gallipolia
Ohio
Benjamin
James
Mr. Younger
New Sharon
Iowa
Nebraska
Mary Smith
Onion
Adala Daniels
Halls
Tennessee
Ira Yeanger
Gordon
Yeanger
Yell
Yesager
Douglas
Taylor
Hianess
Christian Church
H. E. Trimble
Moravia Band Prepares for Summer Concert Season
The Moravia Band under Forest Main is swiftly advancing in rehearsals at the IOOF Hall, aiming to perform outdoors when weather allows. The IOOF lodge has donated the hall and helped finance the band’s efforts.
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Moravia
Forest Main
I 0. O. PF
Better Homes In America Movement Aims To Improve Homes
The Better Homes in America movement, incorporated in Delaware in 1923, operates as a public service with no commercial backing. Led by President Ray Lyman Wilbur and honorary chairman Herbert Hoover, it promotes high standards in house building, thrift for ownership, home life, and school instruction to enhance homes and neighborhoods.
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Better Homes
America
Delaware
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Anniversary Observance By Moravia Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
A joint Moravia meeting marked the 112th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America with a spoken program by members, followed by supper and games. The event provided an enjoyable evening for all attendees.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Moravia
Oddfellowship
America
Wilson Wright Marriage in Nevada Iowa Parish
The marriage of Miss Vivien Wilson of Moravian and Mr Fern Wright of Moulton was solemnized at Memorial Lutheran Church parsonage in Nevada Iowa on Saturday April 18 at 8 o'clock p m The ceremony was performed by Dr J O Simon in the presence of Mr and Mrs Allen Ty Boller Mrs Wright is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Wilson a Moravian High School graduate and a successful Appanoose County teacher Mr Wright is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs A A Wright of Moulton a Moulton High School graduate and is employed at Bradshaw s in Moulton The couple will reside in Moulton after June 1
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Vivien Wilson
Moravian
Fern Wright
Moulton
Memorial Lutheran Church
Nevada
Iowa
J. O. Simon
Allen
Ty Boller
Wright
EB. F. Wilson
Moravis High School
Appanooge County
Surceasful
A. A. Wright
Moulton High School
Bradshaw's
Change of Time for Young Peoples Prayer Service
Announcement that the Young Peoples Prayer service at the Christian Church on Thursday evening will begin at 7 00 instead of 7 80. Young people are asked to note the time change and be on time.
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Christian Church
Brush School Closes After Successful Term
Miss Doris McKern closed a successful term of school at Brush on Saturday April 25. Rain spoiled the roast but attendees enjoyed dinner. Dorothy Wilson shared a travel account through Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Prizes were awarded to several pupils including Charlene Fulton Arden Wilson Hallien Tisue Clifford Tisue Walter Wilson Betty Marie Hiatt Evelyn Stauber Ardyn Wilson. Teacher to teach Brush again next year. John Potter of Morning Sun visited.
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Doris McKern
Brush
Amy Wilson
Myrtle Wilson
Oklahoma
Dorothy Wilson
Missouri
Kansas
Charlene Fulton
Arden Wilson
Hallien Tisue
Clifford Tisue
Walter Wilson
Betty Marie Hiatt
Evelyn Stauber
Ardyn Wilson
Miss McKern
Friday Dinner Menu and Local Visits Highlight Week
The page lists a Friday dinner menu featuring tenderloin mashed potatoes gravy rolls beans and fruit followed by a local social note about Mr and Mrs Henry Utterback visiting Sigourney Iowa from California. It also mentions F M Main returning home after an Ottumwa operation and several attendees at the State Sunday School Convention in Oskaloosa plus visits by Mrs O C Main of Rockford Illinois and Ms Althea Green with other relatives in Huttsville and Hiatt family updates.
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Henry Utterback
Sigournty, Towa
Burdette Utterback
California
Church Services and Bible School Schedule
Church News invites attendance at Bible School at 10 p m and Morning Worship at 10 o'clock with a sermon on The Heavenly Treasure and the Earthen Vessel. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m, Evening Worship at 7 45 p m, and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 45. Young Peoples prayer meeting Thursday at the Christian church and Ladies Aid convenes Wednesday all day.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Young Peoples
Christian Church
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church notes Sunday schedule and sermon
M. E. Church conducts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the sermon titled A Sound Mind Religion vs Fanaticism. Epworth League gathers at 7 p m, prayer meeting Wednesday, plus Young Peoples meeting at Christian Church Thursday. Wesley Chapel preaches at 9 20 a m and Sunday School at 10 40 a m. B G Henkins pastor.
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Epworth League
Young Peoples
The
Christian Church
Wesley Chapel
B. G. Henkins
Church Activities and Honorees at Local Bible School
At the Church of Christ Bible School services are listed for morning communion and sermon at 11, with Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor led by Rudolph Pence. A sermon by Brother Lagle last Sunday is noted. Ladies Aid meets May 6 with dinner saloon and chair practice at Mrs Winsler’s home Wednesday. Royal Women’s Bible Class honors April perfect attenders including Mrs Kincade Brown Manip Cora Broshar Lenna Wailes and McKeen.
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Bible School
Commmonion
Christian Endeavor
Rudolph Pence
Brother Lagle
Ladies Aid
R. W. Winsler
Royal Women's Bible Class
Charley Kincade
Brown
Manip
Cora Broshar
Lenna Wailes
McKeen
Teenium Circuit Sunday Schedule and May Events
Church notices list Sunday services at Teenium and Fairview with morning worship, choir music, and youth meetings led by Edward McCord. Scout activities, Mother’s Day plans, memorial events, and a county Sunday school convention are planned for May, with Rev. W. J. Todd visiting and community banquets upcoming.
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Teenium
Edward McCord
Boy Scouts
County Fleet
Rural Life
Brotherhood and
W. J. Todd
Fairview
Young People
Epworth League
Darlene Gluifelder
Esther Hiner
County
Dale
Hilton
Fathers and Sons
Grange Hall
J. W. Zevbe
Dinner At Nash Home Hosts Local Guests
Dinner at the Nash home on April 25 brought together Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jennison of Cedar Rapids Iowa and families including Bert Nash with sons James and Donald, Leonard Perry with Dale Raymond Elbert Neal and Plomene, A. W. Kincade and wife, Bette Hellyer and Vivian Foster. Afternoon round table discussion preceded a pleasant departure in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Nash
D. H. Jennison
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bert. Nash
James
Donald
Leonard Perry
Dale
Raymond
Elbert Neal
Plomene
A. W. Kincade
Bette Hellyer
Vivian Foster
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M. H.S. News Basket
Commercial Department
Allen Mason
Norma Lee Firkins
Louis Hughes
Elizabeth Sneed
Ye Tam
Katherine Whitehill
Clifford E. Gullette
M. H. S. Glee Cluba
Gertrude E
Blanche E. Jennings
Levt
Teonium
Olive Millenberger
Corydon
Atlantic
C. E. Miller
Christian Aid
Wm, B. Yeanger
John Potter
Morning Sun
M. KE
Angel Food
F. M. Main
Ottumwa
Ray McCord
Biss Althea Green
Oskaloosa
O. C. Main
Rockford, Ll
Clifford Lavell
Jus. Wright
Mrs. Allen Hiatt
Mrs
Nan Meadows
Hiuttsville
Church News
M. E. Church Notes
Church of Christ
Nash Home
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