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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1931

Page

3

Married Men vs Youths in Spectacular Moravia Game

Moravia Ball Diamond hosted a dramatic match as the older married men edged the youngsters 8 to 7 in a game filled with standout pitching by Lagle and sharp defense. The juniors plan a rematch Thursday afternoon, claiming the seniors benefited from courtesy last week. Umpire Hankins drew ire after a heated dispute, with Lagle fined for his conduct.

Rase Hall Moravia Duniors Walt Lagle Albert Hoot Nowele Hoot Jim Broshar Jim Hankina Zerbe Epworth Lagle Hankins W. Law Pence C Lagle BP. Underwood Hy Albert Chas. Broshar Orelup Wilbur Smith Nowels Dy, Mason CG. Broshar P. Broshar W. Smith Trelan J. Broshar EB. Underwood Cf Winder R. Burton J. Law Aa Mason Rf Callon Lf Harris

Longtime Moravia paper subscriber Mr Hiatt marks 30 years

F. C. Hiatt visited Saturday afternoon to renew his subscription to the home paper. He noted he has read the Moravia paper without interruption for thirty years, a record the paper invites others to match as the Moravia Tribune evolved into The Union four years after its start.

F. C. Hiatt Hiatt Moravia

Moravia Bell Team Beats Moulton 8-1 in Sunday Game

Moravia defeated Moulton 8 to 1 Sunday afternoon as Pence and EB formed Moravia's battery under wood. The Moravia batters crossed bats with the visiting team in a decisive win.

Moravia Bell Moulton EB. Underwood Moravia

Bandits rob Moravia State Savings Bank event noted

Moravia Odd Fellows schedule a Friday hall gathering with Monroe County Council and Keystone Traveler expected. Rev B G Nanking and W G Lagle to speak, with special music, inviting all Odd Fellows and families to attend.

Moravia

$21 Taken in Robbery At Milwaukee Depot

Milwaukee depot cash drawer broken into last Sunday night. $21 stolen while Operator Blackman was away. Reports indicate a string of petty thefts across Moravia and nearby areas. Citizens fear penalties for future incidents. Local talent blamed for the thefts and the pattern alarms residents.

Milwaukee Blackman Union Wabash Moravia

Newly Installed I. O. O. F. Officers

Installation of I O O F officers held Tuesday evening with H D Tisue named N G C G Cullera V G K E Stoops secretary Bert Turner treasurer C O Jones warden R E B Pennington conductor Emmett Scott K J 3 5 J N Funkhouser L 8 S Prank Swaim T I G John Smithburg Q G

I. O. OD. F. Hat H.D. Tisue

Moravia Town Council Ends Bid Rejections On Street Sharing

Moravia Iowa council meeting August 17 1981 continued the share proposition and rejected all bids for sharing certain Moravia streets. The town clerk is to return certified checks while town officials approved amended shale surfacing specifications and readvertise for bids. Local residents W Firkins mayor and A G Broshar town clerk presided with several roll calls noting yea votes.

Moravia Towa W. G. Firkins E. D. Kennedy C. D. Jones Fred Hiatt J. W. Irwin H. G. Firkins A. G. Broshar Firkins Corncilman Jones Jones Kennedy Yous Hiatt Pirkins Irwin Firking Appanoose Hiatt Jawa Tawa Roll Gall Yea Brashar

Moravia Woman Named Delegate To National Auxiliary Meet

At the Iowa state American Legion convention in Marshall town Moravia resident Mrs Albert of Moravia was chosen as Fifth District delegate to the National Auxiliary Convention in Detroit next month. Moravia Local Unit also earned third place statewide for community service in the past year.

The American Legion Marshalltown Iowa Albert of Moravia Detroit

Mystic 4-H Club Show This Week

Citizens from Mystic, including Editor Crouse, travel to Moraine to distribute literature about the Mystic 4-H Club Show and Exposition lasting four days this week. The previous year’s success motivates committees to ensure another strong event with many from Moraine likely to attend. An advertisement about the show appears in this issue.

Mystic Crouse Moraine

Marion mourns death of E. D. Harn after long illness

E. D. Harn died at his Marion home on July 29 after a yearlong serious condition. Funeral services were held Friday at four p.m. from his home with Rev. Charles Wagner officiating. Interment followed in Highland Cemetery. Harn, born November 2, 1805 in Moravia Iowa, ran the Marion Produce Company after moving there in 1901. He is survived by his wife two brothers a sister two nieces and many relatives and friends. Distances brought visitors from Concordia Stockton Salina Downes Topeka and Centerville for the service.

E. Blarn Highland Cemetery Charles Wagner Qukeene Oklahoma Eden Davis Hurn Moravia Iowa Rebecca Worley Marion Marion Produce Company Harn Hiram Harn Will Harn Concordia Mary Peace John West Rosengrant Stockton James Worley Salina Worley Marion Worley Downes John Worley Topeka Marion Kinses News

Name Cemetery Win A Prize For Moravia Cemetery

Moravia town council announces a contest to name the new cemetery on Highway 6 south of town. The winner receives a $5 prize funded by city officials. Submissions must be filed with the city clerk by September 8, 1031, at 4 30 p.m.

Moravia Eve Eryone

Police Escort Moravia Lady From Albia Theatre

Mrs J T Alvert was escorted from the King Theatre at Albia Friday evening by Albia police She was not involved in a scandal just gas theft by unknown boys who drained three gallons from her car and removed a tank cap police had their number and expected arrest forthcoming

Mra. J.T. Alvert King Theatre Albia

Rebekah Officers Installed At Local Lodge

Rebekah officers installed Monday night under the supervision of Sister Jennie Johnson deputy district president and Sister Mildred Bishop deputy marshal for the coming term. The roster lists Ethel Gardner N G Maxine Jones Y G Jennie Johnson Secretary Alta Chambers Treasurer Gladsy Pennington Warden Edith Blair Conductress Clara Selby J G Burdette Uttertavk O G Edith Turner R B N G Ella Fankhauser L B N G Ruby Bivin VG Dora Fankhauser Mary Firk Mildred Bishop Musician. A social gathering and refreshments followed the installation with many in attendance.

Rebekah Jennie Johnson Mildred Bishop Ethel Gardner N. G Maxine Jones Y. G Alta Chambers Gladsy Pennington Edith Blair Conductrees Clara Selby J. G. Burdette Ella Fankhauser Ruby Bivin Dora Fankhau Mary Firki Mildred Hishop

Coulson Reunion Planned at Centerville City Park

A Coulson Reunion is slated for Thursday August 27 at Centerville City Park. Organizers urge attendees to bring memories and photos for a casual gathering in the park setting.

Coulson Centerville

M E Friday Dinner Menu Fragments

A fragmentary list appears with items like fried chicken, gravy, green peas, soft tea, mashed potatoes, and coffee. The legible words suggest a simple dinner menu or cafe fare. Specific dates or broader context are not provided.

Attendance at Fall Festival Meeting Falls Short

President John son reports sparse turnout at Thursday evening Fall Festival meeting with only the President, Secretary and one other present. He says the lack of attendance does not reflect future cooperation planned for the annual event.

Falind Johnson

Fred Rowe Showcases 12 Foot Embroidered U S Map

Unionville Iowa artist Fred Rowe displays a 12 foot wide map of the United States sewn with 38 colors and eight and one half miles of thread. The piece, on art mash cloth, features state emblems and borders and is planned for the Aliia Fair and the 1934 Chicago World's Fair.

Fred Rowe Unionville Towa United States Mr. Rowe Chicago Ford Motor Company California Rowe

Williams Caris Wedding at Kirkwood in August

Miss Ethel Blaine Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs A Williams of Mount Pleasant married Walter Caris son of Mrs Nellie Caris of Mount Pleasant in Kirkwood on August 8. Attendants were Percy and Mrs Caris of Chicago. After a short trip the couple will live in Moravia where Curis will teach and coach athletics. Also noted is a new barn by U S Mangle north of town and his move with Mrs Mangle to the property. J Hy Rice visited Centerville for business on Tuesday morning.

Ethel Blaine Williams A. Williams Mount Pleasant Walter Caris Nellie Carie Mount Pleaaant Kirkwood Percy Caris Chicago Ma. Curis Moravia Ded Moines Curis U. S

County Shale Project Under Way With Road Sharing

Work began last week on the county shale program after Edwin Smith of Nes Moines secured the contract. One of the first roads under the project runs 1.75 miles from the Theo Miller corner east and south to just west of Hiatteville, with sharing expected to finish by midweek.

Edwin Smith Nes Moines Theo Miller Hiatteville

Big Inter-church Field Meet at Iconium Next Monday

The Second Annual Inter-church Field Meet by Boy Scouts and Brotherhood will be held at Iconium on Monday August 24. The grounds committee plans races prizes and entertainment with a busy day of events and attractions including a wide prize list and numerous novelty contests for all ages. The event features reports from church leaders and a full afternoon program culminating in prizes and a 10 yard dash for Boy Scouts.

Boy Scouts and the Brotherhood Tconium Appanoose Monroe Churches of the Charge W. J. Todd Johns Township Chariton Township Franklin Township Yegra Ford Chevrolet J. W. Zerbo Idaho Texan Weatherford County St. Louis Cardinals Roy Smith Simpson Methodist Church Minneapolis Dr. Edwards Trinity Cenver Boya Teontum Jyast Conn Co

No Scarcity of Wheat in Kansas Says A. B. Jordan

A. B. Jordan and family return from two week visit to Armour and nearby Nebr. towns and McDonald, Kansas. He asserts wheat abundance in Kansas with thousands of bushels piled in the open. Prices ranged from 28 to 30 cents, then 20 cents, during the period. Threshing season brought an average of 24 carloads shipped daily from Barnston. Rain helped some crops but corn damage remains noted.

Mya A. B. Jordan Armour Nebr Burchard Burnston McDonald Kansas A. B Jordans Barnston

Notice to Patrons of Co-Op Shipping Assoc

T will be shipping lambs the latter part of this week or the first of next week. Those having lambs to ship s tall and lists them. FP, Hawk, Manager N.Y. Wyculf of Indianola, Towa, is spending a few days this week with friends in Moravia. The Wyculfs are former residents here.

Co-Op Shipping Assoc Hawk N.Y

Bandits Loot Moravia Bank Vault Using Torch

Thieves used an acetylene torch to pry into Moravia State Savings Bank early Thursday morning, burning a hole in the large safe and escaping with about $4,500 in cash and securities. About $1,500 in a small safe was left behind and investigators found fire damage, tools, and fingerprints but no strong descriptions of suspects.

Bandita Aafe Moravia State Savings Bank J.D. Minnes Dotson N. R. Ward Minnes Roscoe Wales Iis J. J. Quillyn State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Harold Gesseli Des Moines Moravia J.J. Wicks Max. Hicks

Also Mentioned on This Page

ROB Moravia State Savings Bank Monroe County Council Moravia Town Council Daly A. G. Brushar W. F. Horner Allen Boller Waterloo Elmer E. D. Harn Gee, Johnson J. E. Sharp Albita Theatre M. E Dolly U.S Williams-Caris J. Hy Rice Iconium
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