That FP notes syrup and society musings in Iowa
The column recounts a town visit by P Hamilton who received Golden Star Syrup from Gadchaux Sugar of New Orleans and muses on relief, Santa Claus, and local curios. It also covers a 1852 land deed in Appanoose County, a critique of rugged football and social costs, a Blakesburg pancake anecdote, radio censorship debates, a coal haul from Bill Duff mine, letters from readers, and domestic socks maintenance advice in Winfield.
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P. Hamilton
Gadchaux Sugar Company
New Orleans
Hamilton
Appanoose County
John Kinion
Lute Hiatt
Hiattsville
Pioneer Resident H D Darby Obituary in Moravia
Obituary notice for Sarah Pollard Darby aged 89 in Moravia Iowa recounts birth in Indiana in 1848, arrival with parents 1851, marriage to H D Darby in 1871, six children, and survival by three sons and a daughter plus grandchildren and friends. Funeral held February 1 at Frank Swaim home with burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Darby
Moravia
Sarah Pollard
James and
Isabell Pollard
Indiana
Iowa
R. E. Cummins
J. W. Darby
G. R. Darby
Amy Clough
M. M. Darby
Maud
D. H. Darby
J. W
G. R
O. H. Darby
Madrid
Amy A
Card of Thanks from the Darby Family
The Darby family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy, assistance, and floral offerings during their bereavement.
Unionville School To Contest Friday Night
The Unionville high school home declamatory contest will be held in the school auditorium Friday evening. Speakers include Vern Johnson and Warren Proctor in Oratorical sections, Prudence Jones and Mildred Harrington in Dramatic, and Paul Hopkins and Edith Proctor in Humorous.
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Unionville School
Unionville High School
Unionville
Christ
Vern Johnson
Warren Proctor
Prudence Jones
Mildred Harrington
Helen Hull
Eldora Proctor
Camille
Edna Mae Strunk
Paul Hopkins
James Marney
Edith
Edith Proctor
Moravia Teams Visit Cincinnati for Return Game
Moravia basketball teams travel to Cincinnati on Thursday evening for a return engagement with Cincinnati high teams. In the previous meeting Cincinnati boys and Moravia girls won their games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Cincy High
Moravia Girls
Friday Dinner Menu Selections
M. E. Friday serves roast beef and noodles with mashed potatoes creamed peas salad hot biscuits ice cream and cucumber, plus coffee.
Indys, Suited Women, And The Matronly Matchmaking Hint
A humorous fragment discusses an Indy figure praised as a capable cook supervisor and potential wife. The writer pokes fun at matchmaking notions in a fast, grab‑and‑go era, proposing matrimonial bylines and urging discreet consideration of a clever, capable partner.
Change Of Trains Delays Moravia Union Delivery
The Moravia Union notes Milwaukee train schedule changes may delay readers by one day. Previously mailings used single wraps mailed a day earlier, letting distant subscribers receive one day sooner. Now papers go out from Moravia post office on Thursday instead of Wednesday evening, explaining potential late deliveries.
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Milwaukee
Moravia Union
Union
Moravia
Rev Ellis Conducting Cincinnati Revival
Rev Chas L Elis pastor of Moravia Methodist Church assists in revival meetings at Cincinnati Methodist Church. Services began last Sunday evening and will run for at least two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Elis
Moravia
Exline and Moravia Triumph In Local Doubleheader
The Blue and White teams swept a docal court doubleheader last Thursday as Moravia girls defeated Moulton 24 to 13 and Moravia boys led Exline 12 to 4 at halftime, final 33 to 23. Exline players were ejected for fouls. Legion Auxiliary members and families enjoyed a cooperative supper hosted by Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, county auxiliary chair.
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Blue
Greyhounds
Exline
Moravia Girls
Moulton
Moulton Girls
Moravia
Exline Boys
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Legion Home
C. M. McFatvidge
Kelsey Accepts Story County Club Position
Pearl E. Kelsey 4 H club agent of Appanoose and Monroe counties resigns to become Story county club agent. He will replace Melvin H. Goeldner and will reside in Nevada. Kelsey siezed gains in club work, doubled enrollments, and organized the Junior Farm Bureau, with more growth expected under his leadership.
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Pearl E. Kelsey
Appanochse
Monroe
Story County
Kelsey
Melvin H. Goeldner
Clark County
Kelseya
Nevada
Appanoose
Appanoose County
Brouth Relief
Monroe County
Iowa State College
Goeldner
W. E. Kelsey
Iconium
Moravia
F. A. Thompson
Hebron Sturgeon Dies After Long Illness in Hopkins
Hebron Sturgeon born Old Xenia November 12 1860 died January 17 1938 at his Hopkins Missouri home aged 77 years 2 months 5 days He married Lou Dema Sheeks December 26 1882 and had three children George who died at three Everett Orme and Roy Sturgeon Both of Hopkins He joined the Baptist church in 1881 and served 56 years as a royal active worker including superintendent and choir leader Funeral at Hopkins Baptist Church conducted by Rev Osborn assisted by Rev Barton Burial in Hopkins cemetery He was brother in law to Mrs Austin Jay of Moravia and once resided there
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Hebron Siloam
Euphrates Sturgeon
Old Xenia
Hopkins
Lou Dema Sheeks
George
Everett Orme
Roy Sturgeon
The
Baptist Church
Osborn
New Market
Paul Barton
Methodist Church
Hopkins Cemetery
Sturgeon
Austin Jay
Moravia
Class Number Nine Roll Call Observed Next Sunday
Metho dist Sunday School class number nine will hold its annual roll call during the Sunday School hour next Sunday morning. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
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Methodist Sunday School
Moravia Co operative Shipments to St Louis Market
The Moravia cooperative association sent one car of cattle to the St Louis market. The shipment was prepared for Chicago market trading as part of ongoing livestock movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Cou-operative Aurkeling Association
St. Louis
Chicago
Trustees Meet in Regular Session on Feb. 6
Trustees of Taylor Township will convene in regular session in Mytuvia on Monday February 6. Clerk confirms date and time for the meeting and official actions.
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Taylor Two
Taylor ‘Pownship
Mytuvia
Iaug
Ghivé
Stage All Set For Junior Class Play
The junior class presents The Hermit's House at the school building this Wednesday evening. The stage is ready with laughs thrills and mysterious happenings.
Chambers Honor 46th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Forty guests attended a one o'clock dinner at Moravia Methodist church honoring the 46th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chambers. The event, sponsored by their children, featured a large Angel Food cake and tributes reviewing their life together including their Farm Udell home and five living children Carl Oregon John Centerville Marie Ballew Moulton Pearl Hunter Blakesburg Mildred Wynnes Albia.
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Moravia Methodist Church
J. F. Chambers
John Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Nancy Jane
Richard Ballew
Everett Wynes
Bert Meadows
Scott Tucker
C. A. Turner
H. K. Smith
D. E. Bishop
Pearl Hiatt
H. H. Pabst
F. W. Blu
H. E. Smith
Chas. L. Ellis
E. F. Oehler
C. T. Slavin
Geo. Winsler
Thea Miller
Pearl Hunter
Mildred Wynnes
F. W. Blumenstock
Winsler
Miller
Frank Selby
Chambers
Gee. Winster
Alf Hiatt
Hiattsville
Udell
Carl Chambers
Oregon State
Centerville
Marie Ballew
Moulton
Blakesburg
Albia
Carl
Berniece
Blackman Coming With Oxford Junction Quintet
Everett Mortis and Lewis Rinehart of Moravia enter the Golden Gloves in Des Moines with boxing events Feb 15 16 and 23 at Shrine auditorium under WHO. Moravia and Oxford Junction teams arrive for a Friday basketball doubleheader with Oxford Junction coached by Kenneth Blackman visiting Moravia.
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Central Broadcasting Company
Des Moines
Everett Mortis
Lewis Rinehart
Moravia
Shrine Auditorium
WHO
Rural Eighth Grade Exams This Week
Rural eighth grade examinations will be held at the local school building Thursday and Friday. The schedule lists Thursday morning spelling and arithmetic, Thursday afternoon reading and grammar, Friday morning history and civics, Friday afternoon geography hygiene and music.
Rural Young People To Meet In Moravia
An invitation to all rural young people 18 and over to attend a meeting at the Moravia Community building at 7 30 p m next Thursday February 10 under the Junior Farm Bureau auspices. Pearl E Kelsey notes the program will cover Opportunities in Farming and Other Occupations with more details to be announced.
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Moravia
Junior Farm Bureau
Pearl E. Kelsey
Neighbors Toast Mrs Plants And Leslie At Oyster Supper
Neighbors and friends of Mrs John Plants and her son Leslie held an oyster supper in their honor at the Plants home on Monday night January 24. Arranged by Mrs Ernie Kosman the event was attended by twelve persons. The Plants have moved to the Rufus Easter farm.
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John Plants
Leslie
Plants
Ernie Kosman
Rufus Easter Farm
Class 8 Reorganized at Moravia Methodist Sunday School
G. T. Harn was named teacher for Class 8, with Mrs. D. K. Orelup as assistant. Retiring teacher Mrs. F. S. Tillmont steps down. Officers include President Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Secretary-Treasurer Bert Turner.
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Moravia
Weather Moderates as Snow and Ice Threaten Iowa
Temperatures have moderated after a frigid period since Saturday night. Southern Iowa faces more snow or rain soon. Rain Saturday combined with freezing temps left treacherous ice. additional rainfall with cold could worsen conditions locally.
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Iowa
U B Dinner Menu for Wednesday February 9
U B serving for Wednesday February 9 includes chicken pie boiled potatoes buttered peas baked beans health salad beet pickles bread butter cake and peaches.
Bereavement Notice For VanDorin Family
Sincere thanks are expressed to neighbors fries and relatives for kind acts sympathy and floral offerings during the sad bereavement. The Progressive Club was entertained with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brushar hosting. Seva tables were played high scores won by Mrs Vou Prevy and A H Crocker. Low prize to RR Ward. Refreshments served at Lie level lu Lie erecting.
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W.T. VanDorin
Preddie VanDorin
Mary Curl
Chester Brushar
Oren Goulu
Vou ‘Prevy
A. H. Crocker
RR. Ward
Lie Eluae
Regular Masonic Lodge Meeting Notice for Feb 7
Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M calls its regular meeting Monday evening February 7. Worshipful Master D E Bishop presides as the lodge conducts its routine business and ceremonial matters.
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Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
D. E, Bishop
W. M
Churches Bible Study Each Thursday Evening
Church notices announce weekly Bible Study Thursday evening and Bible School each Lord's Day morning with evening services. Despite disagreeable weather, attendance remains good as the Lord's business continues. The group studies the Book of Acts and invites all to join any or all services. Minister W. G. Lagle welcomes everyone.
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W. G. Lagle
Church Services Led by Pastor at Local Bible School
Irene Main supervises the Church of Christ Bible School opening at 10 a m with communion at 10 45 a m and sermon at 11 00 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m followed by a long service at 7 30 p m and another sermon at 8 p m led by Pastor Geo A Civey.
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Bible School
Irene
Christian Endeavor
GEO. A, Civey
United Brethren Sunday Activities and Evening Service
The United Brethren church lists a 10 a.m. Sunday school led by M. K. Blackman, 11 a.m. worship, 2:30 p.m. Junior C. E., 6:30 p.m. Y Y P C EL WU, and 7:30 p.m. evening service. Women’s Aid Society meets Wednesday. Despite ice and threatening weather, a good-sized crowd attended Men’s Day last Sunday. evening service featured Hebrews Better Than Profit. Attendees invited to continue study of this book.
Methodist Moravia Sunday School and Services Schedule
Methodist Episcopal Moravia announces Sunday School at 1 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 50 p.m. Preaching at 7 80 p.m. Wesley Chapel morning worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 10 40 a.m. Annual poll near Sunday morning. all friends asked to attend. No preaching service at Murayia next Sunday evening due to revival meetings with pastor. CHAS L BLUIS, pastor.
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Moravia
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
Crissade
Murayia
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Fairfield
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Harring
Senator Herring
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Here
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Darby
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Danis
UN Hue
Bugs
Wleig
Doubie Hartess
Rev. Ellis
Moulton Bow
Exline Haynes
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McClaskey Pool
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G. Main Hellyer
R. Woodward
Zike LE
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C. Woodward
Moulton Ig
Brown Carr
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Spurgeon Siler
Davis
Starr Johnson
Haldeman Moravia Fc
Stocker
Tg Hiner
Byackett Broshar
Story County Club
Hebron
Mer
Blackman
Oxford Junction
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M. K. Blackman
Oxford Dimction
Mrs. Plants
G. T. Harn
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Methodist Episcopal
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