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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

3

Moravia Defeats Lovilia 6 to 1 On Sunday Diamond

Moravia’s strong bats and Hank Smith’s pitching limited Lovilia to six hits as Moravia won 6 to 1 on the Lovilia diamond Sunday. Moravia scored in the third sixth and seventh innings while Smith held the Monroe county team to one run in the seventh.

Fast Lovilia Lovilia Hank Smith Monroe County Moravis Moravia Lovilia W. Smith It Slay Ss McAllister Ab Cooper P McCoy Kasper If Broshar J .Anderson Es Jones Collers F. Masaick Rf Main O'Brien M. Anderson Avon

Multiteam Sunday double header at Moravia Ball Park

The Moravia Reds Albia Seconds and Moulton Seconds staged a three cornered double header at Moravia Ball Park last Sunday. Albia won the first game over Moulton and then defeated Mora via in the noon affair. A schedule mix up brought all three teams together with 80 players involved.

Moravia Reds Albia Seconds Moulton Seconds Moravia Albia Moulton Reda

Iconium Beats Clio In Lopsided Sunday Matchup

Iconium nine defeated Clio by 16 to 6 at Clio last Sunday. Lineup features Thompson, Elson, Argo, Keterson, McCord, Hemonary, Greenbank, Elexander, Barna, Elexander, Jennings and others in a brisk district game.

Iconium Clia Iconium Clio Thompson C. Elson Argo Keterson PF. McCord Hemonary Greenbank P. Elson C. McCord If Bryan Barna E. Elexander Breess G. Elexander Holman C. Elexander Jennings E. Keterson

Attention Afl and There Will Be Work in Degree

Notice from A. G. Broshar master of the lodge inviting participation in the third degree on Friday evening August 20. Visitors welcomed to attend the ritual at the lodge session.

A. G. Broshar W. M

Obituary for Mary Emily DuVall of Moravia Iowa

Mary Emily DuVall born April 5 1862 in Fayette county Pennsylvania died August 28 in Ottumwa Iowa at age 76 years 8 months 28 days. She married Calvin T Pilkington November 20 1879 and lived in Moravia Iowa where she remained. Her husband preceded her in death twenty five years ago. She leaves eight children and grandchildren one sister two brothers and many relatives. Funeral August 6 at home north of Moravia with Rev D W Thompson officiating. Interment Moravia cemetery. The ith Annual Peace Reunion was held at the O D DuVall home August 6 with 74 attendees. Officers elected were Mary Johnson Ed Pence Mary Clark and W H Morgan. Next reunion planned for Hamilton Iowa the first Sunday in August. Participants listed from Des Moines Colfax Maquoketa Albia Garden Grove and elsewhere.

Mary Emily DuVall Fayette County Pennsylvania Harriett McCrady Ottumwa Iowa Calvin T. Pilkington Old Presbyterian Church of Moravia United Brethren Church W. G. Estlack D. W. Thompson Ith O. D. DuVall Mary Johnson Ed. Pence Mary Clark W. HW. Morgan Ed. Pente Hamilton

Death of W G Estlack at Mocking home

W G Estlack died Wednesday at four pm at his Mocking area home after two years of ill health and an Albia hospital operation two months earlier. He leaves four wives and five daughters including Beulah Finkinson of Miteman Berta Richardson Eylet and Elnora at home plus other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday at the M E Church in Albia.

W. G. Estlack Mocking Eatinck Shout Albia Hospital Beulah Finkinson Miteman Berta Richardson Eylet Elnora M. E. Church Albia Estrick Mather Emmett Scott

Albia to Visit Moravia for Sunday Baseball Clash

Albia scheduled to play Moravia next Sunday afternoon with Manager Kennedy’s aggregation. Moravia’s battery will be Hawk Smith and McCoy, while Albia’s duo Miray and Holman occupy the batteries in an anticipated first team matchup this season.

Albia Moravia Kennedy Hawk" Smith and McCoy Miray Holman Abia

Moravia Public Schools Publish 1928-29 Handbook

The Moravia Union forces completed the 1928-29 school handbook and Supt. Goeldner began distributing copies. Compiled and edited by Supt. and Mrs. M. H. Goeldner the volume is filled with reading material about local schools. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mason visited Albia Sunday afternoon.

Moravia Moravia Union Force Supt. Goeldner M. H. Goeldner Allen Mason Albia

Standard Hearers Annual Picnic Observed at Centerville Park

The Standard Wearers held their annual picnic at Centerville Park on Monday August 6 with the Center Ville Standard Bearer girls and several members. A brief meeting followed dinner with devotions led by Mary Louise Blumenstock. Letters from Lima Girls School students were read. An impersonation Marcellina delighted the group and a poem The Great Guest Comes was recited by Althea Green. Mrs Gladfelder Mrs Rhea and Mrs Scales gave talks before an hour of recreation.

Centerville Park Center Ville Gladfelder Rhea Scotes Mary Louise Blumenstock Lima Peru Leona Easter Velma Whicker Anna Hrain Rabye Winslet Marcellina Edvie Cullen Althea Green Mes. Gladfelder Centerville Scales

Moravia Iowa school district coal bid notice

The Moravia Iowa Independent School District invites bids for 225 tons of Nov Jump coal to be weighed in Moravia and delivered to the school house. Pricing divided into 60 tons at 4 cents per ton for Oct 16 to Nov 14 1928 and paid Jan 1929, plus 60 tons Dec 1 1928 paid Jan 1929, and 25 tons during January and February 1929. Bidder must deposit $200 to guarantee completion. Bids due by 8:00 p.m. August 20 1928. The board may accept or reject any bid.

Independent School District of Moravia Towa Suecess- Su Ae Office of Secrilary

Moravia Needs Clean Up To Keep Town Beautiful

Citizens are urged to tackle overgrown weeds and untidy areas across Moravia. The call to action notes several spots needing mowing and cleaning before seeds spread, stressing immediate trimming and yard work to preserve the town’s appearance.

Moravia

Civil War Veteran Dike Hiatt Dies in Moravia

Following a lingering illness the Hiatt, a well known Moravia resident and one of the last Civil War veterans in the area, died this Wednesday morning. He was a pioneer of the vicinity and highly esteemed by relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at his Moravia home at four o clock Thursday afternoon August 9. An obituary will appear in the next issue of the Union.

Hiatt Mievin Moravia Union

Moravia Public Schools Set September Start Date

The Moravia Board designates the first Monday in September as opening day for the new school year. High school registration is slated for Saturday August 26 and Monday August 27 to ensure a smoother start. Staff changes include Miss Esther Kuyper succeeding Miss Fern Gray in business education, and new athletic director Elis Glaney bringing extensive college sports background.

Board of Directors Moravia Public Schools Moravia Fern Gray Radcliffe Esther Kuyper Pells Town Miss Kuyper Pella High School Central College Grege Business School of Chicago Keyper

Moravia Public Schools Calendar Highlights

The Moravia school calendar lists events from Aug 21 to Jun 11. Activities include exhibits at Iowa State Fair, Public Schools Day, registration dates Aug 25 and Aug 27, and the opening of school Sept 2. Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations, and the year-end commencement are noted.

Moravia Public Schools Iowa Moravia High School Appaneuse Centerville Dee

Century of Music at Centerville High School Recital

A Centerville program features varied student performances. Margaret Main with Christine Main, Wanda Jones, Lou Main, and the Main family showcase recitations, duets, and vocal solos. Instrumental pieces include piano and mandolin selections with Mrs Lovell and Miss Lovell contributing. A choir-like vocal duet and a brief benediction close the program.

America Hiner Vovak Margaret Main Christine Main Jermary Main Marlin Girls Wanda Jones Harriet Lee de- Loris Main Lou Main Centerville Voval Duvet Kes Girty Wandy Main N. J. Main Vucul Alievea Sraith Kulwry Solu Lovell Pinnu Sulu LuVana Hiner Jean Lovell Accutian Harley Johnson Yuet Main Reading Hedes Main Charlotte Main Madisap Wise Vural Sulu Juavite Smith Benediction

Fall Festival dates set for Moravia in 1928

Moravia community plans the 23rd annual Fall Festival for September 20 to 22. Officers are reelected, with D. E. Bishop as president and J. B. Sneed as treasurer. A Friday meeting is scheduled at the town hall to finalize committees as residents urge broad support to ensure a successful festival.

Moravia Farmera Institute D. E. Bishop E. G. Hawk J. B. Sneed H. E. Smith Nce C. CG. Waushop Woc Main J. 2. Sneed Farmers Institute

Iconium Churches Celebrate Annual Homecoming

A large crowd from near and far gathered at the Christian Church in Teonium last Sunday to participate in Iconium community homecoming. The day featured programs and a bountiful noon dinner, with many longtime local residents returning to renew acquaintances.

Christian Church Teonium Naual Iconium

Church of Christ Sunday Services in High School Gym

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Communion and sermon at 11 on Holy Spirit with evening service at 8 on the Supreme Questions. All services in the high school gymnasium. Choir practice Tuesday evenings at the Bivin home. Ladies Aid Wednesday at Mrs Clara Selby home. Donations to the church committee or Faveners and Merchants Bank.

Bible School Fvana Sonxr Bivin Clara Selby Morris Home Faveners and Merchants Bank

W H M 5 Meeting With Mrs Jordan August 16

M. E. Cherci notes the W. H. M. 5 will meet with Mrs. A B Jordan on August 16. The message hints at a strong belief in the value of a good wok as a symbol of power.

W. HH A.B. Jordan

Blakesburg Homecoming Invites Community and Ordination

The Blakesburg Christian church will hold its annual homecoming on August 12 with the ordination of Pastor Orval Walker during the morning service. D. A. Dillinger will preach the ordination sermon. A basket dinner follows, and the afternoon service starts at two. Moravia residents are invited to attend. The United Brethren Church encourages good deeds and community service, announcing a week of church activities including WMA at 7 p.m. and Bible School at 10 a.m. Winfield Thompson, Minister.

Blakesburg Moravia United Brethren Church America Winfield Thompson

Value Hide Sale Listing Returns Tax

An unsigned classified snippet shows price notation five to six dollars for hides at Value. The fragment suggests a sale or sale listing with pricing guidance and shop label.

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