Moravia Girls Rally Past Unionville in Varsity Showdown
Moravia girls outscored Unionville 19 to 4 in the final frame to win 31 to 17 after a tight 9-9 and 13-12 tight halftime, with Evelyn Ifistt moving to center and Ava McKern feeding Norma Lee Firkin who exploded in the fourth quarter. The Moravia boys then beat Unionville 29 to 28 in a hard fought season opener.
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Moravia
Unionville
Evelyn Ifistt
Ava McKern
Norma Lee Firkin
Norma Lee
Firkins
Hull McKern
Stanley Smith
Hull
Fisher
Wilson Sneed
Dommer Hiatt
Wilson
Hawk
Ewing
Christmas Decor and Student Talents Across Grades
Readable fragments describe grade level programs on December 17 and festive decorations portraying the Christmas spirit. Mention of tabloid reviews by Beulah Bishop and Kathryn Broshar published in the Des Moines Sunday Register, plus recollections of Civil War era subjects and classroom shenanigans in American History and English Literature classes.
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Des Moines Sunday Register
Kathryn Broshar
Erade
Beulah Bishop
Beulsh
Dex Moines Register
Jean Kethryn Broshar
Patrida
Jack
Beulah Bishop la Ens
Abraham Lincoln
Stafford
Lincoln
Mercy Howe
Richard
McCrory, 17, Dies in Ottumwa Hospital
Dallas C. McCrory of 116 North Benton Street Ottumwa died at 8:00 p.m. Saturday after an appendicitis attack. He was 17. Survived by parents, a brother Carl Edward of Moravia, sister Naomi of Ottumwa, and grandparents. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson chapel and 3 p.m. at Main Street Methodist Church, Rev. Walter Plank officiating. Burial in Ottumwa cemetery.
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Dallas C. McCrory
Benton Street
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Hospital
Carl Edward McCrory
Moravia
Naomi McCrory
Bo R. Burke
Lloyd McCrory
Johnson Funeral Chapel
Main Street Methodist Church
Walter Plank
Oyster supper at DuVall home delights guests
Guests at an oyster supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. D. DuVall northeast of Moravia last Wednesday included Roy DuVall and family My. and Mrs. Harry DuVall Elvie Gillaspie of Wyoming Lew Main Frank Selby Frank Hiatt W. A. Wil non and family and Forrest Main and family. Besides oysters and trimmings peaches whipped cream and Laake were served. A delightful evening was spent playing rook.
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C. D. DuVall
Moravia
Roy DuVall
Harry DuVall
Elvie Gillaspie
Wyoming
Mra
Lew Main
Frank Selby
Frank Hiatt
W. A. Wil Non
Forrest Main
Woodmen Elects Officers in Thursday Meeting
Woodmen announces annual election of officers held Thursday evening with Dee Lith and W. Halden in attendance as vice chair and vice president. Members confirm new leadership roles for the coming year.
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Dee
Lith
D. W. Halden
V. C
Surprise Birthday at Mrs Chas Johnson Home Moravia
Friends organized a group to honor Mrs Chas Johnson on her birthday at her Moravia home Monday evening. Participants included Roy DuVall from Wyoming, Ben and [Mrs.] Jones and their children, Frank and John Spencer, G C Coulson, Chas Johnson, and Hiatt family members Avelyn Hiatt Ava McKern and Veva Poster.
Birthday Surprise Dinner At Centerville Home
A birthday surprise dinner was held at the Roy Kincade residence on West Washington Street Centerville. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Kincade and family from Morlavia including Cissie Iana Rex and Robert Trene and Charles. Mr and Mrs Roy Hamilton from Mystic with daughters Margaret Geraldina Evelyn and son Billie. Mart Weston and sons Dean Roy. Mr and Mrs Ernle Kincade and sons Francis and Dwight. Mr and Mrs David Weston. Mr and Mrs A G Broshar visiting in Centerville Friday afternoon.
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Roy Kincade
West
Washington Street
Centerville
Charles Kincade
Cissie
Iana
Rex
Robert
Trene
Charles
Morlavia
Weston
Nadine
Sam
David Weston
Ernle Kincade
Francis and
Dwight
Roy Hamilton
Margaret
Geraldina
Evelyn
Billie
Mystic
Mart Weston
Dean
Roy
Betty
Paul
Moravia Lodge Elects Officers in December Meeting
Officers elected at Moravia Lodge No. 510 I O O F regular meeting Tuesday evening December 2 reveal G H Winaler as W M G W E Donovan as Secretary Robt Stoops as Treasurer Bert Turner as Trustee Wm Gardner A Turner among others.
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Moravia
O. Py
H. E. Winaler
O. E. S. Officers Election Held at Regular Meeting
Tuesday evening December meeting of the O. E. S. elected officers for the year with Margaret Callen as W M and Mildred Bishop as Secretary. D. E. Bishop serves as W P and Minnie Hicks as Treasurer. Ruth Brain is Conductress with Effie Gollaher as Associate Conductress.
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Std
O. E
W. M
Margaret Callen
W. P
D. E. Bishop
Mildred Bishop
Minnie Hicks
Ruth Brain
Asgow
Effie Gollaher
Grades Will Give Christmas Program at Moravia School
Moravia School’s four lower grades plan a Christmas program in the school building on Wednesday afternoon December 17 at 2 45. The public is invited to attend this program.
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Moravia
Billiard Hall Changes Hands In Moravia Sale
The CG. E. Turner Billiard Hall in Moravia was sold last Saturday to RK. N. McDonough and Win Kaster. Passengion was given at once, Mr. Turner expects to locate elsewhere in the near future.
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CG. E. Turner Billiard Hall
Moravia
RK. N. McDonough
Win Kaster
Turner
Utterback Dinner Guests From Washington and Fairfield
At the Utterback home last Thursday Mr and Mrs Burdette Utterback hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Henderson of Washington DC Mrs Pred McIntyre and Miss Marian Reames of Fairfield Town Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel and children Eta and Max and Mr and Mrs H N Utterback also attended The gathering followed the recent burial of Mrs Hendersons mother Mrs M E Reames at Richland Iowa an aunt of the hosts The bereavement cast a somber mood over the gathering despite the otherwise joyful occasion
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Burdette Utterback
Arthur Henderson
Washington, D. C
Pred McIntyre
Misa Marian Reames
Fairfield
Town
Cyril McDanel
Eta
Max
H. N. Utterback
Henderson
M. E. Reames
Richland
Iowa
Burdette
Homer Utterback
Friday Dinner Menu Features Chicken Pie and Classics
A church or community dinner lists M. and E. Friday offerings including chicken pie with gravy, mashed potatoes, baked beans, escalloped tomatoes, pickles, telly bread, butter, pie, and coffee, presenting a hearty, traditional meal for attendees.
Hayet School Candy and Pie Supper Planned
Aletha Carter teacher announces a candy and pie supper at Hayet School on Friday evening September 17th at 7:30. Public invited.
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Hayet School
Lee
Moravia Girls Beat Unionville 36 to 17 in Friday Showdown
Moravia High School girls and boys defeated Unionville teams Friday evening. The Moravia girls rallied in the fourth quarter behind Evelyn Hiatt and Norma Lee Firking to win 36 to 17 after a tight first three quarters. Moravia boys held a narrow lead for most of the game, finishing 28 to 19, signaling strong season form under Coach Parvish.
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Moravia High School
Unionville
Moravia
Moravia Girls
Evelyn Hiatt
Norma Lee Firking
Unionville Girls
Unionville Five
Lmit
Parvish
Beas Bartee Injured After Riding Contest Fall
Dr Beas Bartee a Harvis ville chiropractor and a former winner of a riding contest at Halden Street Fair sustained a twisted knee when thrown from a spirited horse. She remained bedbound briefly but later drove to win first in the previous night's ladies driving event.
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G. D. Lynch
Beas Bartee
Harvisville
Dr. Bartee
Nick N. Bradley
Vermillion Bellair Chariton Farm Bureau Ladies Meet
The Farm Bureau gathered at Centerville G A R rooms on Friday December 5 from 10:00 to 3:30 for its fourth meeting. Miss Fannie Gannon of Ames presented a lesson on Personal Efficiency and Leisure Time. Twelve ladies attended and follow-up meetings will be held this week.
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Vermillion
Bellair
Chariton’ Township Farm Bureau
Centerville
Fannie Gannon
Ames
Adies
Bela
Pay Up Notice From Scott's Store
Pay up notice requests customers to settle all accounts by January 1. The note warns against carrying long time balances and urges prompt payment from patrons.
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Scott's
Mystic Here For Two Games Friday Evening
Two Moravia basketball teams visit Mystic for girls and boys games this Friday evening marking the last home appearance before the holidays. Mystic’s girls have long been rated among the state's best, ensuring competitive action.
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Mystic
Moravia
Levi Swaim 81 Dies at Moravia After Short Illness
Levi Swaim aged 81 a longtime Appanoose County resident died at his Moravia home Friday after a brief illness. Born August 2 1840 in Cole County Illinois he moved to Iowa as a child. He lived on a farm near Unionville and later moved to Moravia in 1912. He married Matilda Boyer in 1869 and raised nine children. A devout Christian he belonged to the United Brethren Church and his funeral was held December 7 at the Moravia church with burial in Moravia cemetery. He is survived by nine children several grandchildren three brothers and two sisters.
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Levi Swaim
Appanange County
Moravia
Swaim
Cole County
Ilinois
Appanoose County
Iowa
Unionville
Missouri
Levi
Peamtfort
Grace Main
Moravian
Clarence
Drakesville
Austin
Ottumwa
Jowa
Rosa Ogden
Sedro Wooley
Washington
Robert
Johnnie
M. E. Church
U. B. Church
Liberty
Liberty United Brethren Church
Christ Jesus
Tito
Gau
United Brethren Church
DW. Thompson
United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Evening Worship to follow. Prayer meeting at 7:80 p.m. Wednesday in rear room. Come and worship with us. A. Fisher, pastor.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
A. Fisher
Church Activities and Christmas Program Under Way
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Sermon at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. The Handkerchief Convention was a splendid success. The Indies thank all who helped so liberally. Regular November social this Wednesday evening. The children and committees are hard at work on the Christmas program.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
The
Indies
M E Church Sunday Schedule and Christmas Plans
M E Church notes list Sunday 9:45 a m Sunday School for all ages 11 a m Morning Worship Epworth League 6:30 p m and Evening Services 7:31. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p m Choir rehearsal 8. Junior Sunday School plans a Christmas program. Wesley Chapel worship 9:30 a m Sunday School 10:30 a m B G Hawkins pastor.
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Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
B. G. Hawkins
Community church notices and events listed
Sunday School 10 a m Morning worship 11 a m Rev W J Todd preacher Hear a large hearing at district service Young People meeting 7 p m Leader from Christian Church Evening service 7 30 p m December Brotherhood at Methodist Thursday 7 30 p m Fine program All invited Boy Scouts Saturday 7 p m Christian Church Rev B G Munking speaker Second Father and Son Banquet Friday Dec 10 Ladies Aid serves Rev L H Lanning speaks Miss Juanita Russell whistles with Mrs L A Lanning Father and Son songs Fairview Sunday School 9 a m Morning Worship 9 45 a m Music by Young People Choir Rev W E Todd speaker Epworth League meeting Tuesday Carl McKern leader Moving pictures after League Second Community Mother and Daughter banquet committee Willie McDanel Glen Sufficool Berg McKern Pearl Hiner John McDanel Guy Pfannebecker There were 50 at Second Community Father and Son Banquet Bfc Kern Brothers sang Rev B G Hawkins address Hilton Mid-week services Wednesday Second Community Father and Son Banquet Wednesday Dec ith Come to church if you have no home J W Zerbe minister
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Tconium
Iconium
W. J. Todd
D. D
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Seouta
The
Young People's
Todd
Epworth League
Carl McKern
Moving Pictures
Willie McDanel
Glen Sufficool
Berg McKern
Pearl Hiner
John McDanel
Guy Pfannebecker
Father and Son
Bfc- Kern Brathers
B. G. Hawkins
Hilton
Farm Dureau
Father and Son Banaue
Willie Albert Seeks Santa Ties in Moravia Letter
In a Moravia Union letter to the editor Willie Albert asks Santa Claus through the paper for 3 or 4 bow ties in red, black, and any other suitable colors. He notes the paper’s wide circulation and even jokes about California distribution.
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Willie Albert
Santa Claus
The
Moravia Union
California
Des Moines Register
Santy
J. Willie Albert
Odd Fellows Visit Moravia Club in Hiteman Evening
Seventeen members of the local Odd Fellow lodge traveled to Hiteman on Wednesday evening of last week where the Moravia team hosted a gathering. Attendees reported a pleasant evening and good company.
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Odd Fellow
Hiteman
Moravia
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