This and That Then and Now in an Iowa Blizzard
This column recalls a blustery Des Moines winter and milder years past. It blends jokes from John Canning Jr and Eddie Cantor, notes on ancient architectural columns, critiques of education, and a history of early bank robberies, including the 1873 Adair heist by the James gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, Mars
National Bank
Liberty
St. Valentines Day
Hallowe'en
Overland Express
Verdi
Nevada
Iowa
Adair
Jease James
Local Masonic Lodge Officers Host Usual Feed
Local Masonic officers hosted a post meeting feed at Dotson Cafe Monday evening following their regular lodge session. Guests enjoyed a varied selection of refreshments as each chose his preferred items.
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Masonic Lodge
Dotson
New Managers Chosen For Shipping Associations
J W Tarrence of Udell and Chas Wright of Centerville named successors to Ora A Powell as managers of the Udell Unionville and Centerville Co Operative Shipping Associations for 1933. Powell notes past six and four years in posts, cites 1932 totals of 97 and 57 decks respectively, and expresses hope for larger business in 1988. Powell thanks shippers for loyalty and support.
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J. W. Tarrence
Udell
Chas
Wright
Centerville
Ora A. Powell
Udell-Unionville
Powell
Udell-Unionville Association
Centerville Association
Moravia
Moravia Moulton High School Debate Schedule Change
The Moravia and Moulton high schools will hold a double debate tomorrow evening in Moulton after postponing plans. A prior practice debate was held today in the gymnasium with local teams, drawing praise from friends and patrons. Debating teams traveling to Moulton are Gardner and Kaater for the affirmative, Creech and Coul-20 for the negative. the topic is whether state and local revenues should come from sources other than tangible property taxes.
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Moravia
Cecil Creech
Clell Coul
Beacon City plans great educational effort at Century of Progress
In Oberlin Ohio John Halen president of the Beacon City organization predicts the Century of Progress in Chicago next year will be the greatest educational event. He says the fair will offer vast knowledge in a week and combine progress exhibits with entertainment in pageants boating music and amusements. The Morayis Union backs the Beacon City plan to make the event accessible to all in the middle west.
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Oberlin
Ohio
John Halen
Beacon City Organization
Chicago
Beacon City
Middle West
The
Morayis Union
Mrs. Davis Conducts School of Instruction in Morayia
Mrs. Ada Man Davis of Knoxville led a school of instruction for the local chapter in Morayia on Tuesday despite harsh weather. A good attendance filled both afternoon and evening sessions, with refreshments afterward provided by the committee.
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Ada Man Davis
Knoxville
Morayia
Les Tres Tables Club Organized At Broshar Home
Les Tres Tables club formed January 5 and hosted at Charles Broshar home. Bridge games produced high score by Mrs Doyle Crow. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Clark. Refreshments served hourly. members listed include Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar, Mr and Mrs Doyle Crow, Mr and Mrs Emil Halden, Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, Mr and Mrs T J Luse, Miss Mae McDanel, and Laverne Dayia. Previous meetings at Bert Turner and Emil Halden homes featured high scorers Doyle Crow and Mrs Bert Turner.
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Charles Broshar
Doyle Crow
Jack Clark
Charles Brosbur
Emil Halden
Mra
Bert Turner
T. J. Luse
Misa Mae McDanel
Laverne Dayia
Moravia Union notes 1923 1928 items
Five years ago Francia Veach aged 23 died in Rockford Alabama after a second operation for appendicitis and complications. A jury venue list included A G Broshar Edith Dowd Chester Broshar Quman Pence Ben Williams Edith Turner Grace Main and D B Hellyer. Congressman Thurston announced plans to run for re election.
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Moravia Union
Francia Veach
GG. Veach
Maine Station
Rockford
A. G. Broshar
Edith Dowd
Chester Broshar
Quman Pence
Ben Williams
Edith Turner
Grace Main
D. B. Hellyer
Thurston
Moravia Union contest winner and ice harvesting news
Twenty five years ago on February 6 1908 Moravia Union reports Miss Fern Selby won first prize a watch in the voting contest. Other contestants named include Nellie Duvall Florence Harris Eunice Wilson Elsie Jones Adda Hall Lea Walker Fanchen Lynch Maude McCumber Erissa Kincade Celia Tilmon Clark Son crews worked at ice pond putting up 85 to 30 tons of ice at about 400 pounds a minute. McCloud buys Swan restaurant.
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Moravia Union
Misa Fern Selby
Nellie Duvall
Florence Harris
Eunice Wilson
Elsie Jones
Adda Hall
Lea Walker
Fanchen Lynch
Maude McCumber
Erissa Kincade
Celia Tilmont
L. D. Whitton
P. C. Broshar
Pete Schreiner
Sam Johnson
Grant
The Ground Hog Sees Shadow Brings Six More Weeks Of Winter
A weather summary recalls Ground Hog Day predicting six more weeks of winter. The period from February 2 to February 3 sees a rapid cold snap with near zero temperatures, heavy wind, and a blizzard that drives the mercury down to around eighteen below. Roads remain passable though, as drifting winds limit movement and the sky clears after the storm ebbs.
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Ground Hog
Surprise Party for Fred Callen Family
Last Thursday a neighborhood gathering at the Fred Callen home welcomed the family with baskets and a bounteous dinner. The social event honored the Callens before their upcoming move, and Mrs. Callen received a gift as attendees named John Van Zante, Marve Lockman, R.J. Funkhouser, Ray McCloud, Frank Wilson, Versa Rabb, Johnnie Whicker, Mrs. Gustaf Cline and daughter, Mrs. Wade Lockman, Fred Haimmond and Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Callen
Callen
John van Zante
Marve Lockman
R.J. Funkhouser
Ray McCloud
Frank Wilson
Versa Rabb
Johnnie Whicker
Moravia High School Home Declamatory Contest February 16
Moravia High School announces a home declamatory contest on Thursday evening February 16 at the school home. Participants have trained under Mrs. Simmers and a strong contest is anticipated. First place winners advance to the preliminary state contest in March. The winner in the local event will represent Moravia in a Walconsie Conference contest to be scheduled. Further program details will be provided to Union readers next week.
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Moravia High School
Simmers
Winsner-Oversil
Walconsie
Union
Arizona Paper Praises J C Wilson as State Representative
The Buckeye Review quotes an Arizona editorial praising J C Wilson as a capable state representative. It notes the eleventh legislature faces complex issues, with Wilson on key committees including appropriations, printing and clerks, banking and insurance. Buckeye President Spear leads a small consultant group shaping the House.
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The
Union
Buckeye
Arizona
Buckeye Valley
J. C. Wilson
Steve Spear
Prescott
Spear
Wilson
Appropriations Committee
Doris McKern Weds Newton Lang In Unionville Union
Doris McKern daughter of Mr and Mrs McKern of Moravia and Newton Lang son of Mr and Mrs H Q Long of Mystic were married at Unionville Missouri on Saturday January 21 The bride a Moravia high school graduate class of 1927 has taught in the county for five years The groom is a farmer and they will reside on a farm one mile west of Walnut City after March 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McKern
Moravia
Doris
Newton Lang
H. Q. Long
Mystic
Unionville, Mo
Moravia High School
Quilting Bee and Cooperative Dinner Held at Hoskinson Home
On Thursday February 2 Mrs Stella Carter Mrs Prank Houser and Mrs Paul Royer hosted a cooperative dinner following a quilting bee at Mrs Mary Hoskinson’s home. Attendees included Mesdames Mary Hoskinson F P Hawk F H Coulson Ben Kastor Kate Broshar C C Jones Jess Punkhouser Vone Jones E L Main D K Ovelup Birdie Main N G Wilson W C Bivin and Cora Broshar plus guests Z CL Main Irene Opal Gaylord Eugene Dwight Jessie Shelden Dorothy Doris Houser Harold and Donald Keith Boyer.
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Stella Carter
Prank Houser
Paul Royer
Mary Hoskinson
F. P. Hawk
F. H. Coulson
Ben Kastor
Kate Broshar
C. C. Jones
Jess Punkhouser
Vone Jones
E. L. Main
D. K. Ovelup
Birdie Main
Willing Workers Club January Meeting Report
January meetings were hosted at homes of Mrs. Vera Firkins, Mrs. Marie Dodge, and Mrs. Jose Lemaster. Members ranged from 12 to 14 with several visitors and children. activities included hemming embroidery, tearing and sewing rug rags, tacking comforts, and quilting tops. next gathering planned with Mrs. Hattie Miller on February 14.
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Mra
Vera Firkins
Marie Dodge
Jose Lemaster
Hattie Miller
Legionaires Attend Albia Post Meeting in Albia
Sixteen members of the local Legion Post attended a Thursday evening meeting in Albia as guests of the Albia Post. After the business session the Old Gang Quartet performed several selections to close the gathering. Refreshments were chicken sandwiches and coffee, and attendees called the meeting one of the best they have attended.
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Legion Post
Albia Isat
Albia Post
Albia
Legionaires
Greyhounds Hold Lead With Corydon Victory
The Moravia Greyhounds defeated Corydon 32 to 27 to stay atop the Wabonsie Conference standings. Corydon led 9 to 3 early, but Moravia rallied to lead by two at halftime and held on for the win.
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M. H. S. Grayhounds
Corydon
Wayne County
Lovilia
Jerome
Gare
Greyhounds
Robert Tarr Honored At Birthday Dinner Sunday
Robert Tarr celebrated his fifty second year with family at home after Sunday church services. Guests included Fred Tarr and daughter Mildred, Charles and Junior Younker, Frank Main, and Fred Blumenstock with son Wilhelm. The gathering featured a dinner by Mrs Tarr and Susie and memories of kin.
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Robert Tarr
Robert
Fred
Toomam
J. W. Zerbe
Junior Younker
Frank Main
Fred Blumenstock
Wilhelm
Honor Birthday Dates Of Three At Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Turner entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. C. A. Turner, Mrs. Carl Black, and Roy Ellison, all on the same date February 5th. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ellison and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner. Three birth dates in one family on the same date is unusual.
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Bart Turner
C. A. Turner
Carl Black
Roy Ellison
T. J. Turner
Ray Ellison
Bert Turner
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu and Attendees
A community notice lists a dinner menu including pork chops spare ribs mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes green beans deviled eggs hot biscuits pickle cake fruit and features attendees such as Mr. and Mrs. Schreiner Mr. and Mrs. Evans Mr. and Mrs. H Schreiner Dale Schreiner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshay Marilyn Smith Pearl E. Broshar and Geo Main family from Kansas City Mo were here for a cooperative dinner at the Main home and visiting the area.
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P. D. Schreiner
Howard Evans
J. H. Schreiner
Dale Schreiner
Paul Broshay
C. N
Geo. Winland
Aler
Church Notes and Union Meetings at Local Parishes
Sunday School at 9 46 a m C C Cullers Supt Divine Worship at 11 am with baptism Sacrament Epworth League at 9 30 pm Mrs Warhurst will speak The Fool is the union meeting at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm Ohio layman EB Don Bancroft speaks at Centerville February 19 4 pm and 7 30 pm Thursday Sub District Epworth League meets A splendid program for all young people Wealey Sunday School 19 30 am Preaching 9 30 am J O G Behrens pastor
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Epworth League
Wealey
J. OG. Behrens
Prator
United Brethren Church Revival and Union Service Notes
A church bulletin lists Bible study at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., Junior Church, and no evening service due to union services at the Methodist church featuring Mrs. Mary War chist reading "The Fool." Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. Gratitude is expressed to Mrs. Chas. Coffin, Forest Main, the Methodist church, Rev. Behrens, and Christian church members for their loyal support and successful revival.
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Methodist Church
Mary P. Warchist
Chas. Coffin
Forest Main
Rev. Behrens
Friends
The
Christian Church
Fourth Annual Conference and Local Church Activities
Teonium Sunday School hosts 10 am service led by Ralph Turner with 14 delegates from two churches. Various group meetings include Ladies Aid all day Thursday and Boy Scouts events in Centerville. Epworth League socials, Farm Bureau debate, Mother and Daughter banquet on February 17, and multiple Sunday school times at Fairview Hilton and center churches. If you have no church home you are invited to join.
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Teonium
Ralph Turner
Ladies Aid
Boy Scouts
Centervill
Ascovciation of Commerce
Appanoose County Epworth League
Moravia
Farm Bureau
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Your Peoples Choir
Epworth League
Elmer Smith
Morayin
County Ministers To Meet Monday In Centerville
County ministers from the area will gather Monday February 13 at 9 30 a.m. at the Free Methodist church in Centerville for the monthly meeting. The program centers on the topic The Preacher was Leader.
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Centerville
Free Methodist Church At
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