Typewriting Awards Go To Glennie Scott With Two Medals
Glennie Scott earns both a bronze Remington medal for 42 wpm on a Remington and a sterling silver Underwood medal for 45 wpm on an Underwood, awarded this week. The Bulletin Board highlights winter pictures and Moravia High School’s first semester standings poster.
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Glennie Scott
Remington Typewriting Company
Remington
Underwood Typewriting Company
Underwood
Moravia High School
Moravia pupils sell Christmas seals for tubercu losis fight
Moravia Public Schools second to seventh graders began selling Christmas seals last Thursday. Of 16 000 seals, about 2 214 have been sold to aid tuberculosis prevention and public health efforts including nurse services clinics free examinations and nutrition programs. The piece also lists Iowa health statistics, notes clerical omissions in a 1928 graduates list and a clerical error involving Duke Makern.
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Moravia
Iowa
Progressive gift to school library from club makes rounds
The Progressive club donated two books to the school library as part of its reading circle. Enigrenta by Johan Hujer and Her Son's Wife by Dyr Why Canfield are among the titles given. The club notes readers will surely appreciate the selections.
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Progressive Club
Johan Hujer
Dyrwhy Canfield
Lynch Declamatory Contest History At Moravia High School
The 21st Lynch Declamatory Contest concluded with 13 contestants. Clarence Sheldon won in oratorical class for American Ideals, Carl Van Zante took second with America’s Perfect Knight. Jerry the Bobbin Boy won dramatic class, with Patient in Room second. Norman Firking and William Whicker led humorous class with Paw Rents a Modern Apartment and Tommy Stearns Scrubs Up. Special numbers included high school orchestra selections and a Kenneth Cullers vocal solo. Judges were Eunice Blackburn, Lawrence Hamley, and Gladys Hartsel. Moravia High School facility hosted the event amid a large audience.
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Clarence Sheldon
E.V. Ingranad
Carl van Zante
America
Charles Lindbergh
Jerry
Helen Main
Elizabeth Sneed
Norman Firking
William Whicker
Paw
Tommy Stearns
Kenneth Cullers
Eunice Blackburn
Moulton High School
Lawrence Hamley
Ottumwa High School
Gladys Hartsel
Centerville
Tracy Buys Frank Swaim Store
W. W. Tracy purchased the stock of the Frank Swaim store after it closed last week. Possession was given immediately and the shop is now operated by the new owner. A closing out sale with substantial price reductions will be held. Tracy does not plan to remain in Moravia's mercantile business, but bought the stock solely to close it out.
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W. W. Tracy
Frank Swaim
Mr. Tracy
Moravia
Meeting of Taxpayers in Centerville Declared
The Ap panoose County Taxpayers League executive committee calls a meeting of all taxpayers and interested residents for better county finances at the Centerville courthouse on Saturday afternoon December 15 at 2 o'clock. State Budget Director KR. L. Hogue will attend and speak.
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Appanoose County Taxpayers League
Court House
Centerville
KR. L. Hogue
Officers Elected in O E S Meeting
Election of officers was held at the regular meeting of the O E S Tuesday evening and the following were selected to head the organization the coming year Worthy Matron Emma Pabst Worthy Patron Dr C T Slavin Assoc Matron Kate Slavin Assoc Patron D F Bishop Secretary Mildred Bishop Treasurer Ora Selby Conductress Margaret Callen Assoc Conductress Fern Lovell
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Emma Pabst
C. T. Slavin
Uncle Henry Says Heart Cleaning for Christmas Spirit
The piece urges personal reform before Christmas, calling for heart disinfection and goodwill toward others. It suggests only men of good will benefit from such cleansing as a path to right spirit during the holiday season.
Parent Teachers Meeting Set For Monday At High School
Mrs Gail Broshar president of the newly formed Parent Teachers Association calls a meeting in Moravia High School assembly room Monday at 4 PM. Constitution by laws will be presented and other business to complete the group’s organization will be transacted. All parents and interested persons urged to attend Moravia Public Schools.
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Gail Broshar
Parent-Teachers Association
Moravia
FONES KASTER MARRIAGE IN Centerville CHURCH
Miay Hazel Jones and Virgin Kaster wed at M E parachage Centerville with Rev H B Beales officiating. They were joined by Ruth Hough and Ivan Boyer as attendants. The couple, popular locals, have family ties to the Jones and Kaster households. Kaster recently worked at the Kincade mine as they receive many congratulations.
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M. E. Parachage
Centerville
Miay Hazel Jones
Virgin Kaster
H. B. Beales
Misa Ruth Hough
Tvan Boyer
Kaster
Jas. Kaster
C. O. Jones
Kincade Mine
Jurors Chosen for January Term in Appanoose County
A list of jurors drawn to serve in the January term for Appanoose County includes residents from Centerville Seymour Moravia Moulton Mystic and other towns. The document notes names such as James Hunter Lester Harper Faber and many others along with several nonstandard spellings and garbled terms. The section ends with a commercial line about Sulily's STORE and a sale note.
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Appanoose County
James Hunter
Centerville
Lester Harper
Seymour
Faber
Moulton
Jobn Morrie
Elsie Horrovka
Myatic
Foster
Moravia
James Duck
Dani Wells
Plano
C. E. Bagley
John Taylor
Mystic
Earl Elliott
J. F. Best
Dr. Wheeler
Loyd Gurl
Lillian Berkner
Mayme Clynia
Margaret McConville
Thelma Johnson
Mattie Lych
F. W. Frater
Clarence Miller
Orlando Swarts
Wilburn
King
Otto Fischer
Bert Conner
Cincinanti
G. C. Taylor
Florence Hurter
Virgil Walter
Extine
W. E. Syvies
H. E. Metlelian
Clara Lawton
Ada McCloud
Charles A. Purvis
Bay Casur
Anna Fullon
Cincinnati
Isaac Synder
Ventervile
W. BL Harter
George Lane Mystic
Friday Dinner Menu at MoE
The menu lists Meat Loaf with gravy mashed potatoes kraut and sweet vegetables. Baked apples bread and pudding with sauce accompany coffee for dessert.
Who Killed Wright Splendid Entertainment Moravia Trial
A staged murder trial titled Who Killed Wright was held at the Moravia Methodist Church by the Pro-Con team of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League and 21 locals. The audience saw a courtroom setting as jurors found the defendant guilty of translaughter while also holding the bootlegger partly responsible and urging stricter enforcement of prohibition laws.
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Wright
Moravia
Iowa Anti- Saloon League
O. J. Fix
R. L. Tarr
Wm. Gardner
M. H. Goeldner
Wm. Horner
Charles V. Michener
Miss Ruth
Waugh
D. EB. Bishop
Alma Keemer
C. C. Culleva
H. K. Smith
A. B. Jordan
Carter
W. C. Bivin
D. P. Coffin
C. C. Waughop
Tris
United States
Earl Wright
Farmalls and debts settle at M P Main and Son
A dated plea from a rural outfit notes they own Farmalls and, like many, face financial strain. The message urges settling accounts with M P Main and Son, signaling a general financial pressure in farming communities.
Birthday Surprise for Scott Tucker at Wesley Chapel
Mrs Anna Hiatt and Mrs Pearl Scate hosted a birthday gathering for Scott Tucker last Friday evening at Wesley Chapel. About 30 attendees joined in games, socializing, and late refreshments of oysters, pickles, tocca and cake.
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Wesley Chapel
Anna Hiatt
Scott Tucker
Pearl Scate
Scott
Ruth Scott
Beroiece Scott
Glennie Sevier
Edith Powell
Orpbha McDanel
Clella Jones
Meda Wagoner
Maxine Tucker
Margaret Hiatt
Rubye Hiatt
Josephite Iscott
Messrs
Gey. Sevitt
Hwight Powell
Troxton Dicks
Rolla the Young Peoples
Ralph Davis
Ed Tucker
Lloyd Rose
Ernest Hints
Scott Tuckte
Fy. Tucker
E. O. Tucker
Bayard Neff
jKeitt Hose
Roy Scott
L. BR. Hate
Christmas Tree and Box Supper at Hedge College
The BUN SUPPER program invites everyone to Hedge College School house in Mottay on December 27 at 8:00 pm. Chrismas tree and box supper planned. Luvs Faber, teacher, signs the notice.
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Hedge College
Mottay
Dew
Luvs Faber
Geo Pence Succumbs After Short Illness
Moravia mourns the death of Geo Pence at his Garden Grove Iowa home on Monday December 10 after about three weeks of illness. He was 77 years and 7 days old at death and born near Moravia. Surviving brother F S Pence of Moravia is the sole immediate family member.
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Moravia
Geo. Pence
Garden Grove
Iowa
Mr. Pence
F S. Penca
Moravia Iconium Odd Fellows Consolidate At Homecoming
The Moravia and Iconium Odd Fellows lodges held their annual Roll Call and Homecoming on Tuesday evening in Moravia. The event marked the consolidation of two long standing organizations, with a large turnout, a fine toast program, and a big oyster stew. The merged group unites two of the oldest lodges in the state as travel and closer ties spur unity between Moravia and Iconium communities. Some longtime members may feel nostalgia, but they are welcomed to participate in the new organization and in future sessions.
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Moravia
Ioonium 1
Iconium
Oda
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Moravia Gymnasium
An advertised Farm Bureau meeting will be held Friday evening at 7 40 at the Moravia school gymnasium. Prof J L Boutman from the Ames Extension Department will discuss soil problems. County Agent Cruickshank will be present. All are invited including non members.
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Farm Bureau
Schoul Gymnasium
Moravia
J. Lb. Boutman
Ames
Cruickshank
Christmas Eve and Day Mail Delivery Guidelines
Instructions outline how to wrap and pack mail parcels, with emphasis on heavy paper and strong cord, and to address parcels on one side only. It lists delivery windows by state for Christmas, urging patrons to consult their postmaster and settle accounts, signed by M. B. Mein and staff.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Ida - Dee
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Amizong
New Mexico
Okla
Texas
North Dak
South Dak
Nebr
Kans
Calu
Ark
Louisana
Tenn
Miss
Ala
Fin
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Minn
Tows
Wis
Mich
Ind
Ohio
Kentucky
N.Y
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
New England
Mystic High School doubles thrill in tight Friday basketball
Mystic High School swept a home doubleheader over Moravia with tight margins, 40 31 in girls and 22 14 in boys. The girls thriller featured early Moravia leads, a late surge after Madge Rough injury, and balanced Mystic team play. Six players were fouled out in the boys game, showing aggressive play as Mystic debuts under coach Glancy. Moravia visits Bloomfield next Friday while Unionville visits Malayia next Tuesday for what locals expect as a real tester.
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Moravin
Mystic
Anea
Moravia
Broshar
M. Smith
Hawk 'E
Hiatt
JCC
Hough RC Smith
la Slavin
Oehler RG Morgan
Easter
Hough
Pletcher
Cullera
W. Smith
McDanel
Slavin
Lundy
Albis
C.N.S
Focals
Madge Rough
Mystic Boys
Foula
Glancy
Moravia Boys
Bloomfield
Unionville Jhoys
Malayia
Unionville
Counly
Not a Pause Amid Radio and Book Traditions
Noting that radio will not end books the piece argues the ongoing work of writing and printing endures beyond new media. It mentions Christmas cards priced reasonably, requests for early orders, and a plea for payment to M. P. Main & Son. A birth is recorded Jamus Llewellyn born December 9 in Oska-Joosa to Mr and Mrs Orrin Wright. The Progressive Club hosts a Christmas gathering at ALG Broshar’s home with Mrs Theo Miller assisting. Bridge scoring sees high by D K Orglup and George Winder. oyster feed and popcorn balls follow.
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Orrin Wright
Oska- Joosa
Jamus Llewellyn
Progressive Club
Alg. Broshar
Theo. Miller
Hugless
D. K. Orglup
George Winder
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Claudine Townsend
Claudine
Duke Makern
Ghusrias Grerincs
LYNCH
Kensington
Maxfield Parrish
Kensington Club
Moravia Town Tean
Department of Mathematics
Tracy
C. E
Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Charles H. Juda
Lund
Sacta
Boulah R. Griffln
Uncle Henry
Fones—Kaster
Ge County
Jan Int
Sulily
Moe
Farmalls
M, P, Main & Son
Geo
Pence
NG Mail Delivery
the Post Office Force
M. B. Mein
Suu
Mystic High School
M.P. Main & Son
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