Roberts Reunion Connects Generations at Ottumwa Park
The Roberta sixth annual reunion gathered about seventy five relatives at Wildwood Park Ottumwa last Sunday for dinner and visiting. A short program featured roll call letters from absent members and a Rev. Worrell talk. Officers elected included J Roberts Blakesburg president Ruby Bivin Moravia vice president Bosie McDowell Drakesville secretary treasurer W C Bivin Lyle Ritilmont Jay Haber Unionville and Helen Crifey Ottumwa. The next reunion will be August second Sunday at Wesley Chapel near Ash Grove. Families from Moravia and vicinity attended including Earle Boardman Guy Roberts Ethel Roberta Maury F. Roberts and Chester Sanders.
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Roberta
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Worrell
J. Roberts
Blakesburg
Ruby Bivin
Moravia
Bosie McDowell
Drakesville
W. C. Bivin
Lyle Ri Tilimont
Jay Haber
Unionville
Helen Crifey
Wesley Chapel
Ash Grove
Roberts
Ohio
Earle Boardman
Guy Roberts
Ethel Roberta
Fred Tillmont
Maury F. Roberts
Chester Sanders
A. C. Dowd
Fire Destroys Moravia Store. Outside Help Saves North Square
Early Friday a fire broke out at the Frank Swaim store in Moravia, causing heavy smoke and near total loss of merchandise estimated at $18,060. The Centerville and Albia departments arrived after an 18 mile trek in 25 minutes, helping Moravia contain the blaze and save surrounding buildings.
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Ophie Blumer
Moravia
Blumer
Frank Swaim
Centerville
Albia
Morravia
Centerville Boys
Tisue
Wilson Reunion Brings 84 Relatives Together in August
The Wilson family held their annual reunion at the N. G. Wilson home on Sunday August 14 with eighty four relatives and friends attending. A noon dinner followed and a brief business meeting concluded the gathering. Messages from Odile Wilson of Phoenix and Mrs Spencer Wilson also of Phoenix were read. A year marked by two births and one death in the family was noted, with many distant attendees listed from Waukee San Francisco Udell Blakesburg Albia Woodburn Loviliac Des Moines and other places.
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Wilson
N. G. Wilson
Odile Wilson
Phoenix
Arizona
Spencer Wilson
Jim Rousseau
Dorothy
Howard Wilson
Waukee
Donald Holsdlow
San Francisco
Calif
Mary Ann Anget
Adam Angat
Udell
Raymond Winecup
Billie
Ralph Frederiggen
Ruth
Richard
William Stocker
Sylvia
Hiram Winecup
Robert McCune
Blakesburg
James Cain
Logan
Bricey
Ella
Blair Crispin
Homer Wilson
Albia
John Wilson
Donald Furrer
Woodburn
Clyde Wilson
Des Moines
Rousseau
Loviliac
Community necessity in press duties and errors
The newspapers are criticized for printing choices yet persist in serving the community. They acknowledge human error and rare mistakes due to time constraints, while highlighting the large amount of accurate material presented to readers.
Australian schools embrace teacher demand amid closures
The text notes many Australian schools have closed due to a lack of teachers and comments that teachers can be proud of their valued service. It also includes a stark remark about marriage and independence. The overall tone reflects social reflections on work and relationships.
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Australia
Moravia Public Schools Readies for September Resume
Moravia Public Schools prepare to restart activities on September fifth with about three hundred pupils and teachers gathering in Moravia. Enrollment for high school students occurs August 27, 8:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m., while the first teachers’ meeting is set for September 3 at 2:30 p.m. The district issues its annual handbook detailing required textbooks and staff introductions.
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Moravia
The
Moravia Public Schools
Smith Drug Co
Melvin H. Goeldner
Town State College
Ames
Creston High School
Union County
Iowa
Beulah R. Griffin
Miss Griffin
McMillan High School
Mexico
Missouri
Kirksville State Teachers College
Kirksville
University of Missouri
Columbia
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wisconsin
State University of
Iawa
Alien T. Boller
Mr. Boller
Nevada High School
Towa State College
A. A
Iowa State College
Myr. Boller
Laws
Ellen B. Dahl
Miss Dahl
Burlington High School
Burlington
Huron Consolidated School
Oakville
Dahl
Women’s
Lowa State College
Weather, travel, and sports notes mix in season column
A jumbled era column surveys radio, sunburn, aviation chatter, and heat relief. It notes Gate receipts for the Tyson Dempsey fight, airline plans from New York to Paris, and whimsical lines about presidents, horses, and cool foods as summer winds down.
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General Motors
Corn Belt
South Pole
Col. Lindbergh
Los Angeles
Moravia
New York
Paris
Coolidge
Corner Stone Laid For Moravia Church Ceremony
Last Sunday afternoon the corner stone for the new Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church was laid before a large crowd. The event featured a well arranged program with singing, talks by Rev. Ward, Rev. Cox, Rev. Ludwig, and Rev. Keeney, a historical sketch, ritual ceremony, and the placing of the headstone. A copper box containing coins, newspapers, a conference minute book, the sketch, and the Bible was interred for future generations.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
Moravia
Ward
Unionville
H. W. Reich
J. F. Albert
A. Mason
L. EB. Cox
Iconium
A. F. Ludwig
Blakesburg
W. R. Keeney
Ottumwa
C. J. Fix
O. J. Fix
Moravia Tribune
Moravia Union
Lowa
Main Reunion Brings Mains From Mount Ayr
The annual Main reunion convened Sunday in Corydon with 11 attendees due to illness and rain. Out-of-town relatives included Bernard DeBoyle Chicago John Lyman Main Newton IA Sarah Russell Horton Russell Bagley IA Arthur Anderson Colfax. Lyman Main is president Lori Main is active president Stella Carter secretary George Hiner treasurer for the coming year. Next year to be held in N J Main grove south of Morning.
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Corydon
Mt. Ayr
Joe Main
John Main
Bernard DeBoyle
Chicago
John Lyman Main
Newton
Iowa
Sarah E. Russell
Horton Russell
Bagley
Arthur J. Anderson
Colfax
Lyman Main
Lori Main
Stella Carter
George Hiner
N. J. Main Grove
Turnip Monument Proposal Sparks Lighthearted Debate
The article humorously notes calls for a monument to the turnip praising its health benefits and lifesaving role. It cites Dr. McCord as a public health expert while residents in Atlanta react with playful skepticism about dedicating a statue to a vegetable. Visitors Hurley and Bernice Hiatt, with Helen McCrory, are mentioned in a local outing.
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McCord
Hurley
Bernice Hiatt
Atlanta
Helen McCrory
Lg Atlaste
Moravia School Opens With Fresh Supplies and Hope
Readin and writin and arithmete suggest a Moravia school opening on Monday September 5. Parents understand the meaning of new clothes and equipment. The locales have gathered the required items to start the year strong with fresh stock and complete school purchases to meet student needs.
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Moravia
Echiol
State Fair to Welcome 25000 Campers on Iowa Grounds
State fair officials report the largest Midwest camping army for this year’s Des Moines exposition. Over 80 acres adjacent to the fair will host campers with electric lights water and sanitary facilities. Tents and gear rental available. admission is free. Largest turnout expected from Iowa Missouri Illinois and Nebraska with inquiries from many other states.
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Midwest
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
Hicks Reunion At Wildwood Park Ottumwa
Fifth annual Hicks reunion held at Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday August 1 with ninety members from Ottumwa Fairfield Chicago Unionville and Moravia. Afternoon ball game enjoyed. attendees included Mr and Mrs J J Hicks Mr and Mrs W L HickaJack Long Mr and Mrs H H Pabst and Hicks Biss Minnie Hicks and Mr and Mrs A G Broshar.
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Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Chicago
Unionville
Moravia
J. J. Hicks
W. L. HickaJack Long
H. H. Pabst
Hicks
Biss Minnie Hicks
A. G. Broshar
State Fair livestock show eyes new record attendance
Entries closed last week in the livestock department point to a record. Breeding farms from coast to coast are represented with about 6 000 head of horses cattle swine and sheep expected. World champions are among the entries and officials anticipate attendance records if the weather remains favorable August 24 to September 2.
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Maine Station Church
Fern Gray
Yeacher
Miss Gray
North Des Moines
Degre
Des Moines University
Blanche
Vetuyu
Jetanings
Moultyn High School
W3d
Huchelar
Arus Srya
State University of Laws
Cedar Bapal. Business College
Jennings
Apyannose
Davis
Davia
Echoul
State Fair News
Johnson Building
Leghorn
COX and Stags
F. F
OBE Belie
R. W. Winsler
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