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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
3
The Sokerh Glee Clubs first public Moravia appearance sang at Albia in M. B. Church during revival meetings. Girls performed Now the Day is Over and A Little Coons Prayer while the boys sang Anchored. Home Declamatory contest set for Feb 15 in Moravia High School auditorium with many Moravia students speaking.
Regular Friday dinner at Mrs Van Dorins on south side square announced. Misa Goliach returns as missionary speaker at the school house this evening. Epworth League studies Christ on the Indian Road by J Stanley Jones with high interest. High School Glee Club to sing at next Sunday’s evening service. Local notes include church and personal reflections, notables on driving conditions and local youth plans for Moravia High School.
Moravia Iowa council sessions January 2 1928 and February 6 1928 record minutes and approved bills. Members Blumenstock Burns Schreiner and others approved treasurer’s report and listed fund expenditures including general fire highway hall and light funds. Also notes poultry equipment advice and local merchants optimistic about year ahead.
A column contrasts Abraham Lincoln’s exhortation to uphold laws with a contemporary tribute noting Lincoln’s enduring influence. It praises his multifaceted character and marks the 119th anniversary of his birth, urging national reverence for constitutional governance. It also includes local notes on Congressman Lloyd Thurston’s reentry bid and assorted community updates.
An entirely new jury venue was called Friday to serve beginning Tuesday February 7 at 9 30 a m to proceed the present term of district court after a former jury was excused due to exposure to small pox. Names include C F Buck Plano Mrs J R Jennings Moulton L T Murphy Mystic A W Judy Centerville and many others from Centerville Mystic Moravia Exline Moulton and nearby towns. An additional venue of jurors was drawn on Tuesday including Stella Mechem Centerville C L Earheart Mystic Tom King Moulton Arthur McCannon Sr Mystic and more residents from Centerville Moravia and surrounding communities.
Miss Anna Lulu Golisch returned missionary from Nanking China will give a public address at the school building Wednesday evening Feb 8 at 7 30 p m Central China suffered most from the war and Nanking city most of all The Des Moines Branch W F M S report notes missionaries were ordered out of the city two days before the attack and one missionary Dr Williams was killed Golisch stayed to help teachers and pupils and survived only thanks to her students hear her for yourself Wednesday no admission but no offering will be taken to cover expenses
A storefront urges immediate payment to cover due balances. It warns that all accounts settled by Mareh Ist will be turned over to an attorney for collection. Stolt'a Store
Moravia High School lost a quick home game to Hedrick High last Friday with Hedrick leading most of the contest and finishing 28 to 14. Moravia, who defeated Hedrick earlier at Hedrick, could not repeat the upset on their own floor. Moravia lineup included Callers Bros Gollaker Broshar Barnes Kaster Hiatt and Fletcher.
The 1928 primaries approach with Florida voting June 6 ahead of the Republican convention in Kansas City. New Hampshire votes March 19 and North Dakota March 20, with many states following in April, as candidates decide their support. The process will determine major delegate blocs and influence the nomination race.
The article riffs on Saint Valentine’s name tied to a day of love notes and Cupid imagery, noting the historic martyr’s name attached to the holiday. It adds Houston will struggle to match New York’s political spectacle in this context.
Word has been received of the death of Francis Veach son of Mr and Mrs G G Veach of Maine Station and brother of Mrs Edith Olson of 1726 South Drake avenue in Rockford Ill where he had been employed as a mechanic for three years Death followed a second operation for appendicitis with complications He was 23 on December 6 last year He married Gladys Caster of Moravia who survives Other relatives include his parents sisters and brothers Minnie Banta LaGrange Wye Henry Los Angeles Irene McKern Rockford Edith Olson and Raymond Kenneth at home Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev C J Fix of Moravia assisted by Rev Alexander Robertson pastor of the local church Burial Oakland Cemetery
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Bro Evans of Centerville preaching Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs W C Biy home Evangelist to teach Men's Bible Class Attendance at Sunday School and services noted as very good with a call to do better next Sunday Choir practice planned once weekly.
Ames Abe presents a compact vow urging moral action to save souls and necks. The speaker warns against discussing neighbors, noting that what one says returns with principal and interest. The line blends ethics with caution about public commentary and consequences.
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