Christmas Eve Church Programs and Bible School
Church News lists Bible School at 10 a.m. and services including Communion and Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor led by Lowell Van Dorin and Laure Jean Oohler. A "Birth of Christ" event is shown at 7:80 with a Christmas Tree program and Vistopadey evening on December 24.
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Bible School
Communion
Endeavor
Lowell van Dorin
Laure Jean Oohler
See
Birth of Christ
Pelee Aid
M E ChurchSunday Schedule and Christmas Plans
M E Church notes Sunday School at 9 46 a m with strong attendance. Morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 8 30 p m Evening service at 7 80 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 Choir rehearsal at 6 Christmas carols sung Sunday morning Christmas address by the pastor Christmind program on Christmas Eve tree and treats for children Wesley Chapel has morning worship at 9 30 Sunday School at 10 30 a m B G Hankins pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Pass Tor
Wesley Chapel
B. G. Hankins
Fairview
John Wailea
Clarke McKern
J. W. Zerbe
Community Church Announcements and Christmas Services
Sunday School and Young People meetings planned at the Christian Church with programs on Making Others Happy led by Ruth Turner. Banquets, Christmas services and watch night observances scheduled, plus church anniversaries and midweek 7:30 pm services. Pastor J W Zerbe invites area residents to join and support church activities.
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Christian Church
Ruth Turner
Ferm Bureau
Father and Son
Rowe
Mataler Ja
Birthday Surprise for Frank Hammond on 48th Anniversary
Frank Hammond received a surprise party when his father Charley Hammond and Hattie and Donald Hammond with Mr and Mrs Randolf Moore and children Paul Bernard Doris Charley and Evalyn visited Sunday to celebrate his 48th birthday. The cake was cut by his sister Mia Hattie Hammond. Guests wished him many more happy birthdays.
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Frank Hammond
Charley Hammond
Hattie
Donald Hammond
Mia
Randolf Moore
Paul
Bernard
Doris
Charley
Evalyn
Mias
Hattie Hammond
Family Dinner Hosts Selby Family Members List
Mr and Mrs John J Selby hosted a Christmas dinner on Sunday December 4 inviting Mr and Mrs C A Selby and their baby of Kansas City Missouri Mr and Mrs William Barnes and baby of Melcher Iowa Mr and Mrs Tommy Main and baby of Moulton Iowa Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson and daughter Mr and Mrs H G Firking and Jenny and Beryle Berniece and Hist Selby
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John J. Selby
C. A. Selby
Kanasa Clay
William Barnes
Melcher
Iowa
Tommy Main
Moulton
Virgil Johnson
H. G. Firking
Jenny
Beryle
Selby
Shale Improvement Notice and Local Officials Sighted
Those seeking shale improvement settlements must deal with J D Minnes town treasurer at Moravia State Savings Bank or with R L Tarr town clerk. R A Parrish visited Centerville on Saturday afternoon.
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J .D. Minnes
Community Christmas Tree Program Set for Sunday Evening
The Moravia Womens Clubs announce the annual Community Christmas Tree event on Sunday December 21 at 6:00 PM. Ministers will give short talks and Christmas carols will be sung. A prior carol sing for shut-ins runs 5:00 to 6:00 PM with requests via Mrs Lorena Albert.
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Womens’ Clubs of
Moravia
Mra
Lorena Albert
Henry Clay DuVall dies at 84 in Albany after long life
Henry Clay DuVall son of John and Sarah DuVall born April 27 1844 in Fayette County Pennsylvania grew up in Moravia Iowa and later Albany Illinois. He married Nancy Spangler on October 19 1871 at the Spangler home in Albany Illinois. The couple lived in Moravia for twenty years then moved to Albany thirty nine years ago where he ran a threshing business and did repair work at home. He helped build bird houses with Joseph Snyder and remained a keen reader and student of old times. He remembered riding on the first train to cross the Davenport Rock Island bridge and celebrated his 59th wedding anniversary this year. He joined Moravia Masonic lodge sixty six years ago and was in I O O F. He was baptized Presbyterian and later joined Albany Presbyterian Church. Funeral at Albany Presbyterian Church with Rev George T Gricele officiating. interment Oakridge Cemetery. Survived by widow Nancy Spangler, two daughters Dru and Inez, two sons in law John Ruehimes and Ranavyolo Snyder, two grandsons Benjamin and Dean Snyder, and three great grandchildren. Albany Review.
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Henry Clay DuVall
John
Sarah DuVall
Fayette County
Iowa
Moravia
Nancy Spangler
Samuel Spangler
Albany
Illinois
DuVall
Joseph, Snyder
Martin
Snyder
DuVatl
Davenport-Rock Island
Presbyterian Church
Town
Albany Presbyterian Church
Geo. T. Griacel
H. DuVall
Methodist
Oakridge Cemetery
Dru
John Rugeins
Inez
Ranavyolo Snyder
Celebrated 81st Birthday at Moravia Home
Relatives gathered Sunday December 14 at Lydia Hiatt’s Moravia home for a cooperative dinner in her honor marking her 81st birthday. Attendees included O A Hiatt, P Hiatt, Frank Hiatt, N G Wilson, Yarner of Morayla, W H Callen, T L Hiatt of Hiattaville, Fred Hiatt, Clyde Hiatt of Centerville, W H Hiatt of Albis, Opal Callen, Beulah Hiatt, Wilda Hiatt, Merrill Hiatt and others. Also noted were improvements to Dr G D Lynch’s Moravia residence and remodeling of the old livery barn into a four-car garage with a porte-cochere, plus a new garage by the street. RK Tarr supervised carpentry. visitors Mrs J E Sharp of Centerville, Mrs Pear Reich, Miss Gladye Reich, Thelsa Jobson, and Mrs J W Halden visited at the Jennie Matken home.
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Lydia Hiatt
Moravia
O. A. Hiatt
P. Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
N. G. Wilson
Yarner
Morayla
W. H. Callen
T. L. Hiatt
Hiattaville
Fred Hiatt
Clyde Hiatt
Centerville
W. H. Hiatt
Albis
Opal Callen
Beulah Hiatt
Wilda Hiatt
Merrill Hiatt
G. D. Lynch
Porto Cochiere
Geroga
RK. L. Tarr
J. E. Sharp
Pear Reich
Misa Gladye Reich
Thel‘sa Jobson
J. W. Halden
Jennie Matkenome
Johnson Named Examiner in Charge of Melrose Bank
E. J. Johnson, examiner in charge of Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank Moravia, is appointed examiner in charge of Melrose State Bank. His duties will be split between Moravia and Melrose with a timetable to be announced. Mr Blaylock, previously at Melrose, is transferred to Murray Iowa.
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Johnson
Melrose Bank
E. J. Johnson
Farmers & Merchanta Savings Bank of
Moravia
Melrose State Bank
Mr. Blaylock
Melrose
Murray
Iowa
Moravia Town Sparkles With Christmas Decorations
The people of Moravia display strong Christmas spirit with elaborate store fronts and home decorations. The Christmas Tree in the park shines with multicolored lights, enhancing the festive atmosphere across the town.
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Moravia
Woodmen Elect Officers
Woodmen officers erected at their regular meeting last Thursday evening are Consul B. E. Winsley Advisor G. L. Gollaher Banker F. Schreiner Escort Wm Burns Physician C. T. Slavin Watchman H. G. Broshar Trustee H. K. Smith.
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B. E. Winsley
G. L. Gollaher
D. Schreiner
Eccort
Wm. Burns
C.T. Slavin
H. G. Broshar
H. K. Smith
Farm Bureau Meetings and Club Gatherings Reported
Farm Bureau planned meeting at Seonlum Thursday evening with a miscellaneous program. Indies to hold all day Friday follow up at Mrs Harley Tisue home. Lesson 4 to be taught by Mrs Lee Hiatt. Mrs Reich hosted Twentieth Century Club gathering Tuesday evening with a Christmas story, carols, and a gift exchange. Progressive Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Von Tracy and Mr. and Mrs. Ward in Moravia on December 4 featured bridge games and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Berry of Chariton, Iowa at L H Berry’s Moravia home. Rev and Mrs B G Hawkins also attended dinner.
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Farm Bureau
Seonlum
Indies
Harley Tisue
Lee Hiatt
Mra
F. A. Reich
Twentieth Century Club
von Tracy
N. R. Ward
Progressive Club
Tracy
Moravia
Bec
Hunark
J. F. Albert
W. A. Smith
Wayne Berry
Charlton
Iowa
L. H. Bercy
Rev
Miz. B. G. Hawkins
Christmas Edition Is Next Week Moravia Union
The Christmas New Years greeting edition of The Moravia Union will be issued next week. To reach subscribers before Christmas it will be published one day earlier than usual. All copy should be in this office one day earlier than customary to insure publication. Those wishing greetings please notify this office as early as possible. The Editor.
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The
Moravia Union
Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Sold at Court House
The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank building sold at competitive bidding at the Court House in Centerville last Friday. T. J. Turner of Moravia was the winning bidder for 2225 dollars, with court approval pending.
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Farmers & Merchante Savings Bank
Court House
Centerville
T. J. Turner
Moravia
Tire theft reported in Moravia hits car of Curtis Tomlin
Petty crime reported in Moravia details the stealing of a tire from Curtis Tomlin's car Monday evening. The vehicle was parked in front of the school building while Tomlin practiced basketball with the Moravia Independents inside.
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Moravia
Curtis Tomlin
Curtis
Moravia Independenta
Bert Turner Granted Minnesota Embalmers License
Bert Turner becomes a licensed embalmer after passing the Minnesota state board exam last June. He reached age twenty one last week, enabling the license grant following his completion of studies at the University of Minnesota.
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Bert Turner
State of
Minnesota
Bert
Minnesota State Board
University of Minnesota
Mora Co-Op Shipments Reported This Week
Co-Op Shipments Manager Hawk notes Mora shipments via Co-Operative Marketing Agave aition this week. One car of hogs sent Monday. One car of hogs sent Tuesday. One car each of hogs and sheep sent Wednesday.
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Hawk
The
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Agaveaition
Shipping official travels after state convention visit
Gra Powell of Udell, manager of the Unionville Udell and Centerville Shipping Associations, was in Moravia on Friday en route home from Des Moines after attending the state convention of shipping associations.
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Gra Powell
Udell
Unionville
Centerville
School Program First Of Holiday Events Moravia
The Christmas program at the Moravia school Wednesday afternoon by the four lower grades begins a series of holiday events. Next, The Grade Operetta The Blue Belt will be at the school gym Thursday evening. Carolina shuteing from 5 to 6 Sunday, the Community Tree at 6 Sunday, and special Christmas programs and trees at town churches. Homecomings and family dinners follow.
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Moravia
Carolina
Moravia Town Council Proceedings December 1 1930
Moravia Towa council met in regular session with Mayor W G Firkins and council members present. Unpaid taxes on Elon Free in Moravia were suspended. Bills approved including shale work, grading, street lights, and notices. Resolutions set assessments on North Henry King and East Streets and issued special assessment certificates. Meeting adjourned.
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Moravia
Towa
W. G. Firkins
Fred Hiatt
W. W. Tracy
J. W. Irwin
O. Jones
Ed. Kennedy
J. D. Minnee
C. 0. Jones
Elon
W. E. Donovan
Clarence Dowd
Hiatt
M. P. Main
la. U. Co
W. FE. Donovan
North Street
Henry Street
King Street
East Street
E. D. Kennedy
Yeas
C. O. Jones
BE. D. Kennedy
J. W. Lewin
Nays
Fewin
Kennedy
Tracy
Jones
Irwin
R. L. Tyrr
Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs McDonough Home
The Progressive Club met at the home of Mrs Rollie McDonough Thursday afternoon with good attendance. After a short business meeting the afternoon was spent jovially. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Rollie McDonough
The Blue Belt to Be Presented by Upper Grades Moravia
The Blue Belt is an operetta to be presented by Moravia Public Schools upper grades in the school gym Thursday evening. The cast has trained for weeks and the performance is hoped to be a good one. Miss Ellis, music director, is in charge. An advertisement elsewhere lists the full cast and story of the play.
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Moravia
Miss Ellis
Isao
Obituary of Jared D Sheldon from Soconium area
Jared D Sheldon died at his home in Soconium on a Thursday in December after a long farm life in Iowa. Born December 19 1853 in Massachusetts he moved to Iowa as a child and married Mary Alice Grimes in 1876. His widow Belle Stauber survived with two sons Fred and Hart and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Iconian Methodist Church with a male quartet providing music and interment followed at Iconium cemetery.
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Jared D, Sheldon
Soconium
Sheldon
Contum
D. Sheldon
Massachussetts
Iowa
Fairfield
Mary Alice Grimes
Melrose
William
Fred
Bert
Earnest Stauber
M. B
Teonium
Belle Stauber
Moravia
Hart
Clarence Stauber
Lucerne
Kansas
Iconian M. E
Mystic Girls and Hoys Beat Moravia Teams in Doubleheader
Mystic and Hoys basketball squads defeated Moravia High School in a Friday doubleheader. The Moravia girls trailed 32 11 as the visitors showed speed and accurate shooting, while Moravia boys lost 19 17 in a tight game decided at the final whistle. Moravia boys face Centerville High at the county seat before holiday break.
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Mystic Girls
Hoys
Moravia High School
Moravia Girls
Soxette
Moravia
Centerville
Atkins Responds From Harrison to Warm Springs Trip
R J Atkins writes from Harrison Victoria replying to a letter about leaving Redding Iowa on November 12 to travel with wife and partner. He notes weather in the Ozarks, their move toward Hot Springs Arkansas, and plans to reach the springs around year’s start. He mentions driving incidents and a hopeful, content tone as they enjoy travel with the Grahams.
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Yevent
R. J. Atkins
Harrison, Vic
Weill
Redding
Iowa
Hot Springs
Ark
Ozarks
Rebekah School of Instruction Postponed Until After Holidays
The Rebekah School of Instruction has been postponed until after the holidays, affecting attendees and scheduling. Officials urged patience as plans are adjusted and a new date will be announced.
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Rebekah School of Instruction
Moravia Defeats Centerville in New Year Football Match
Moravia athletic team defeated Centerville High School 14 to 4 in a New Year football game at the fair ground. Key players included Easton Greene Sawyers Bashaw for Centerville and S. W. Tarr M. D. Roberts J. B. Harn for Moravia. Umpire was Mayor Valentine.
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Fair Ground
Moravia
Centerville
Moravin
Bashaw
Greene
Dillon
Tarr
Easton
Sawyers
S. W
I. A. Tatt
M. D. Roberts
J. B. Harn
Appanoose
Tennium
E. £. Breese
W. Tarr
D. W. Tarr
F. A. Tarr
A. Main
Babsledy
Death of Mrs. Edgar Shields in Blakesburg Iowa
Mrs. Edgar Shields dies at Blakesburg Iowa December 3 1930 aged 62 years 10 months and 3 days. She married Philip DeLong in 1901 and had two sons Dean and Donald. Her second marriage connected her to Edgar Shields in 1925. She belonged to the Church of Christ and Rebekah lodge and leaves a sister and two brothers among others. Funeral at Church of Christ Ottumwa pastor Rev Gordon Vox officiated with Rebekah lodge ritual.
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Josie Edna King
Mag.t. J. King
Mercer County
Blakesburg
Iowa
Philip ©. DeLong
Dean
Donald
Urbana Center Church
Thhat
Haakesburg
Church of Christ All Hag
Edgar Shields
Rebekah Lodge
R. R. Club
Homer
Philip
Emma Spurgeon
Albia
Dollie Crisa
Milboro
Church of Christ
Gordon Vox
Ottumwa
Rebekuh
Blakesburg Excelsior
Mrs E Boyd and daughter visit Muruvia home
Mrs E Boyd and her young daughter Carol from Kirkaville Mu spent the weekend at the home of Dr G D Lynch in Muruvia, sharing time with the family and enjoying a brief stay.
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E. Boyd
Carol
Kirkaville, Mu
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Church News
M. E. Church Notes
Tconium
R.A. Parrish
tCoorsight, WI
Woodmen
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Tomlin
Embalmers
M. E
Council Proceedings
Jared D
Mystic
Rebekahs
Jinn
Ist
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