February Fireside Letters Mix History and Local News
A rambling column blends February events, holidays, and history with local politics. It notes Groundhog Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Valentine’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, and predicts winter’s end March 15. It recalls Abe Lincoln’s birth date and humorously questions Valentine lore while mentioning Centerville politics and Governor候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候候.
CaUACHES Iconium Methodist Circuit Schedule
The Iconium Methodist Circuit led by E P and Pearl Spurlock lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. preaching at 8 p.m. Fairview Sunday School at 9 a.m. preaching at 10 a.m. Hilton Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
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Tconium
Epworth
Fairview
Hilton
United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule
United Brethren church presents Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M K Blackman, worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p.m. Cordial invitation extended to all.
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K. Blackman
Christian Endeavor
Church Services Notice at Weasley Chapel
The notice lists morning worship at 9 80 and 11 00 as well as church school at 10 a m and 40 80 a m. The Lord s Supper will be observed during the morning service and the Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m. A cordial welcome is extended.
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Epworth League
Weasley Chapel
Community Club Directors to Be Selected Friday
Moravia Community club to meet Friday evening at the American Legion home for its annual session. Election of six new directors to replace five outgoing directors and fill a vacancy, followed by an oyster supper. Current officers and terms noted. new directors to be chosen and officers for the coming year to be elected.
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The
Moravia Community Club
American Legion
Moravia Greyhounds Face Moulton In County Basket Ball
Moravia Greyhounds are favored to beat Moulton in the first round of Appanoose county basketball tournam ent on the new Moulton hardwood. If they win, they face Exline then Cincinnati, with Rathbun a likely finalist. The Cincinnati girls are expected to win their final against Numa, with Numa also strong in the girls bracket.
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Moravia
Greyhounds
Moulton High
Basketeers
Appanoose
Moulton Hardwood
Centerville
Cincinnati
Tin
Moulton
Aviecaditldence
Exline
Ciney
Lada
Cincy
A’ Aars
Rathbun
United Brethren Aid Menu for February 14
The United Brethren aid menu lists breaded loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, peaches and cream, cake and coffee for February 14. This compact card notes a meal lineup likely for a community kitchen or church program.
Blumenstock Returns Home After Illness
Fred W. Blumenstock was returned to his home Wednesday afternoon after a three day stay in St. Joseph hospital. He suffered erysipelas and a streptococcus throat infection and doctors described his condition as somewhat improved but still serious.
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Fred W. Blumenstock
St. Joseph Hospital
Louie Horner 78 Dies at Moravia Iowa After Long Faithful Life
Louie Horner of Moravia Iowa died suddenly at home at age 78 following a long life of faith. Born June 16 1861 in Wilmington Ohio she grew up in Iowa and Ohio before marrying Lee Gorman later widowed then remarried William F Horner. She is survived by husband Fanny Belle Keemer Dayton Ohio one daughter five grandchildren and three great grandchildren with prior children and siblings noted.
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Louie
Wilson
Laura Jones
Wilmington
Ohio
Moravia
Methodist Church
Lee Gorman
Marathon
Dayton
Towa
Horner
Alma Mae
Mary Elizabeth
Horners
Everett
Daisy
Florence Gorman
Minnie
Fannie
George
Sam Jones
Sam Jones. She Is Survived By Her Husband,’ Wm. F. Horner
Iowa
Fanny Belle Keemer
Paul Gorman Keemer
Alms Mae Shoemaker
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mary Elizabeth Boller
Atlantic
Annabeth Wright
Osk Park
Ill
Dorothy Bailey
Jack
June Bailey
Sandra Shoemaker
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Passing
We express sincere thanks to all whose kindness and sympathy lightened our burden of grief following the death of our wife and grandmother. Mr. Horner, Alma Shoemaker, Mary Boller.
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Mr. Horner
Alma Shoemaker
Mary Boller
Moravia Girls Defeated in Cincinnati Tourney
Moravia girls defeated Cincinnati in a county tournament doubleheader with a 27-26 upset, while Cincinnati boys overwhelmed Moravia 35-12. Moravia girls then beat Moulton 28-21, Exline 28-17, and tied Cincinnati 3-3 in a semi final before losing 30-9 in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Gartet
Greyhounds
Cincy Las$ies
Maids In Blue
Cinch
Téantk
Ha He
Hever
Moulton High
Our Girls
Moulton
Suceaseful
Fair Maids
Exline
Ciney
Cincy
Allred resigns Lovilia Press editor role
J H Allred, ex publisher of the Moravia Union, resigns as editor of the Lovilia Press to return to work with a federal relief agency in Des Moines. W G Bennett becomes new co publisher with Mrs William F Gaddis after buying a share of the paper.
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J.H. Allred
The
Moravia Union
Lovilia Press
Federal Relief Agency
Des Moines
W. G.bennett
Ashare
William F. Gaddis
Out-of-Town Persons At Horner Funeral
Relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of Mrs. Will Horner. Listed from Ames Des Moines Newton Chicago Chattanooga Atlantic and other locales were Mrs John Bower Mrs Edd Martin Mr and Mrs John Pendleton Mrs Phil Cobb Mrs Sidney Green Lowell Harria Fannie Koemer Dayton Chic Mia Paul Wright Mrs Berlin Shoemaker Myra Allen Boller Bruce Watts Charley Miller and others.
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Will Horner
John Bower
Ames
Edd Martin
John Pendleton
Des Moines
Phil Cobb
Sidney Green
Lowell Harria
Newton
Fannie Koemer
Dayton
Chic
Mia
Paul Wright
Chicago
Berlin Shoemaker
Chattanooga
Tenn
Myra
Allen Boller
Atlantic
Bruce Watts
Coer
Charley Miller
Refinishing Floors At Monroe County Court House Albia
Workmen re finish floors in several rooms of the Monroe county court house at Albia, Iowa, restoring wood surfaces and improving interior appearance.
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Albia
Monroe County Court House
Three New Cases Filed In Monroe County Court
Three new actions appeared in the Monroe county district court during the past week. Opal L. Smith filed for divorce from John A. Smith. Peoples National Bank sued on a note against Owen Conley and Margaret Conley. Sheriff John Goodwin arrested Ernest Smith of Bussey on a drunken driving charge.
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Albia
Monroe County
Opal L. Smith
John A. Smith
Peoples National Bank
Owen Conley
Margaret Conley
John Goodwin
Ernest Smith
Bussey
Regular Eastern Star Meeting Tuesday Feb 13
The Eastern Star holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening February 13 with a practice session. Margaret Callen serves as Secretary.
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The
Eastern Star
Margaret Callen
Mrs Ralph McDonough Hosts Progressive Club Tea
Mrs Ralph McDonough was hostess to the Progressive Club Thursday afternoon. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of bridge with Valentine decorations. Mrs Theo Miller won high score prize. consolation honors went to Mrs Von Tracy. Guests included Mrs J M McFatridge and Mrs George Winsler.
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Ralph McDonough
Progressive Club
Theo Miller
von Tracy
3. M. McFatridge
George Winsler
Gardner Family Dinner Held with Ottumwa Guests
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner entertained at a family dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Vern Miller and Bessie Miller of Ottumwa, Mr and Mrs Francis Berg, Mr and Mrs Clarence Dowd and sons Donald and Delmar, Mrs Will Donahoo, Wanda and Delbert, Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and daughter Yvonne, and Carolyn Walter.
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Wm. Gardner
Vern Miller
Bessie Miller
Francis Berg
Ottumwa
Clarence Dowd
Donald
Delmar
Will Donahoo
Wanda
Delbert
Marvin Gardner
Yvonne
Carolyn Walter
Mothers Study Club Meeting On Principles of Learning
The Mothers Study club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs. Martha Veach’s home with Mrs. Grace Main as lesson leader. The discussion centers on Principles and Laws of Learning.
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Mothers Study Club
Martha’ Veach
Grace Main
Moravia High School Mid-Winter Concert Draws Crowd
A large Moravia high school gym audience enjoyed a mostly American program. Vocal groups sang songs from the South and West before the intermission, highlighting I Dream of Jeanie and Trees. After, the band offered three overtures and three marches, with Sousa Semper Fidelis and Our Director marching featured by baton twirlers Ruth Gibbons, Lois Bare, Carol Jolly, and Coe Le.
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Moravia
I Dream of
Jeanie
Stephen Foster
Kilmer-Rasbach
Girls’ Glen Club
John Philip Sousa
Bigelow
March
Ruth Gibbons
Lois Bare
Carol Jolly
Oe le
Prayer Day Observed At M E Church In Quietness And Confidence
The World Day of Prayer will be held at the Methodist Church at 2 pm Friday with participation by all three local churches. Mrs C M McFatridge will lead the union service. Theme: In Quietness and in Confidence Shall Be Your Strength. The program features prayers, meditations by several clergy and lay leaders, a pageant, solo, and acts of dedication, concluding with a postlude.
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Methodists Church
C. M. McFatridge
Plano
Eva Main
T. B. Cameron
T. J. Zike
W. L. Palmer
F. A. Reich
Frank Selby
Lew Hiner
H. N. Utterback
W. P. Davis
R. L. Brown
L. Brown
John Dille
Lyle Hopkins
Oriental College
Zell Callen
D. E. Bishop
Shipping Association to ship stock next week
The Shipping Association will ship stock one day next week. Call C. C. Jones for details.
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the Shipping Association
C. C. Jones
Mrs Main Recovering After Breaking Wrist
Mrs L C Main is recovering after breaking two bones in her left wrist when she slipped on ice returning home from the junior class play. She was treated and is said to be improving at this writing.
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L. C. Main
Neighbor's Target Practice Almost Ends in Tragedy
Unionville report describes Mrs. A. 3. Dukes narrowly escaping injury from a 22 caliber rifle fired by neighbor John Morse. A bullet holes through curtain, window, and wall nearly struck Mrs. Dukes and cousin Mrs. Hammett. Sheriff seized Morse’s gun. no charges filed.
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A. 3. Dukes
Union
Unionville
Eli Hammett
Dukes
Jack Bailey
Hammett
Bailey
John Morse
Mr. Morse
Mrs. Dukes
Mrs Donahoo Injured In Fall At Home
Mrs W P Donahoo suffered multiple broken ribs and a cut above the eye after a fall in her home last week. The couple has been ill and confined at home for months and remains under care.
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W. P. Donahoo
Barghahns Visit Grinnell as Barghahn Receives MA
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barghahn of Grinnell spent the weekend with Mrs E F Oehler. Barghahn earned a Master of Arts degree at the mid year convocation of the University of Java on January 30. Mrs Barghahn began full time teaching in Grinnell sixth grade on Monday.
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Kenneth Barghahn
Grinnell
E. F. Oehler
Barghahn
University of Java
Mrs Hammond Recovering After Major Operation
Fred Hammond and Mrs. Marve Lockman were in Iowa City Tuesday with Mrs. Hammond who submitted to a major operation Tuesday morning. She is recovering satisfactorily, with Mrs. Lockman remaining to be with Mrs. Hammond for a few days.
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Fred Hammond
Marve Lockman
Iowa City
U B Society Meeting Hosts Bank Offering Service
Mrs Louise Oehler hosted the U B Missionary society meeting on Wednesday afternoon for its annual bank offering. Mrs Eva Main led the program.
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Louise Oehler
U. 2B. Missionary Society
Eva Main
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Dan McGrew
Lincoln
Washington
Woraday
St. Valentine
Bowen
Ato DR
Quay
Valentine
John K
Igve
Ed Breen
Warrenvong
Spur -Centéryille
Go UN
Mr. Breen
Foxt Dodge
Mr.v
Lan
Democratic Party
United Brethren
Q. Zike
Motherlie Balecopa
Bert Turner
Orma
H. K. Smith
Paul Broshar
John Dale
Charles Johnnson
M. K. Blackman
Cheater Broshar
P. D. Schreiner
John Veach
Ted Ochler
Fred Blumenstock
Louie Horner
Lyle Jones
J. H. Allred
C. E
Gardners Entertain
M. E. Church
Mrs. Barghahn
Hammond
U. B. Society
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