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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1930

Page

4

Religious Events Attract Four Singers And Meetings

Church news outlines a program with a male quartet from John Fletcher C Hage of Oskaloosa performing at 7:30. Pastor R G Harkins leads Sunday worship and Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11. Epworth League hosts 6:30 p.m. services, and midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30. A two week meeting is planned from April 6 to Easter Sunday April 20. The W H M S meet February 19 at Mrs. Fred Blumenstack’s home.

R. G. Harkins Epworth John Fletcher CaHage Oskaloosa Iob W. R. Keesey Epsworth League Paater Fred Blumenstack Westlay

United Brethren Church Message Promotes Young People Society

D. Winfield Thompson, minister, invites readers to join the United Brethren Church next Sunday morning and Sunday School. He urges living a Christly life focused on praise and thanksgiving, stressing memory of God, active worship, and a welcoming hand to all youths.

Young Peoples Society Old Peoples Gallery Jesus Christ D. Winfield Thompson

Church of Christ Sermon and Tea at Miss Broshay Home

Church of Christ led by Minister W FP Evans holds sermon and communion at 108. Bible School at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m sermon at 7 30 p m. Ladies meet at Miss Cora Broshay for Martha Washington Tea Wednesday afternoon Feb 19th. Absent from Bible School due to sickness include Mr and Mrs W C Bivin Sam Barnett C W Kin vady and Leo VanDorin.

W. FP. T. Evans Bible School Christian Endeavor Cora Broshay Martha Washington W. C. Bivin Sam Barnett C. W. Kinvady Leo VanDorin

Jconium Circuit Sunday School and Scout Attendance

Sunday School held at 10 a m as the Boy Scouts attended the services in full. The pastor spoke to the gathering.

Euniun Upuke

Moravia Tops Allerton and Blakesburg In Weekend Games

Moravia high school defeated Allerton 23 to 22 at Allerton with Cullers and Slavin starring for Moravia who shot seven of seven from the line. Moravia then crushed Blakesburg 34 to 14 at home as Broshar scored twenty points. New blue and white uniforms drew praise though players found rhythm after early hesitancy. Referee was Craven Seymour and McGinnis officiated the Blakesburg game.

Allerton Blakesburg Moravian Weavers of Blue and White Wayne County Moravia Cullers Kuster Slavin Kaster Broshar Smith Q Cullers Fletcher Mason Nataly Allerton Fr of Gougnor Ayres Nelson Ruin Roudsean Alley Hillyard Elliott Gardner Craven Seymour Lagle Prag Warner Wilson Johannes Rokey Q Warren Lt. Berry Cc. Warner N McGinnis

Halden To Speak Over Radio From Shenandoah

Berry F. Halden of Albia is scheduled to make a radio address from Shenandoah Wednesday at six. He will also address a District meeting of Legionaires that evening and speak on Americanism at the annual meeting of commanders and adjutants in Des Moines on February 20.

Berry F. Halden Albia Shenandoah Legionaires Des Moines

Dr Orelup to Address Dental Use Meeting

Dr J K Orelup of Moravia has been asked to address the 65th annual convention of the Mission state Dental Association in Kansas City Missouri May 19 to 22. His topic will be Plaster of Paris and Its Manipulation.

J. K. Orelup Moravia Misson State Dental Association Is 12 Kansas City Plaster of Paris

Locals Beat Russell Five in Low-Scoring Game

Moravia coach Glaney's quintet won at Russell Tuesday night, taking an early 11-0 lead and finishing 23-1. It was the second win over the Russell team this season, with Eddyville and Pildyville on the upcoming schedule as the Moravia boys seek another victory.

Glaney Russel Russell Moravia Boys Loghla Russells Moravia Wil Oy Eddyville Pildyville

Rev Thompson Brother Injured in Barn Accident

Des Moines Register item reports L. N. Thompson city marshal of Toledo Iowa injured when a hay bale fell from a barn loft striking him. He was knocked unconscious and confined to bed. Deputy G W Reichman temporarily fills his duties. J Hy Rice visited from Centerville on business.

Des Moines Register D. W. Thompson Moravia Toledo Iowa L. N. Thompson

Vosbuyé Bonnett Marriage Noted by Monroe Clerk

A marriage record issued by the Monroe county clerk lists Agnes Vosburg of Numa and Lloyd Bonnett of Bussey as the couple wed. Other details from the notice are not learned at this time.

Monroe County Agnes Vosburg Numa Lloyd Bonnett Bussey

Rolla Foster to Play Title Role in College Play The Foal

Rolla Foster has been chosen to play the title role in the junior college production The Foal to be staged at the high school auditorium in the coming weeks. Ruth Moore takes the leading female role with Louis Lambert and George Marshall among other leads. date and full cast soon to be announced.

Rolla Foster

Box Pie Candy Social at Brompton Schoolhouse

A Friday night social at Brompton Schoolhouse on February 24 features Mia and Lulu Tilmont, teachers, hosting a box pie and candy event to raise funds and bring the community together.

Brompton Mia Lulu Tilmont

Friday Dinner Menu At M. E. House

Mrs. N. R. Ward and Mrs. C. E. Winslet visited Centerville Monday. The menu featured baked chicken and dressing breaded loin mashed potatoes breaded tomatoes escalloped tomatoes pie pickles jelly butter coffee.

Mra. N. R. Ward Mrs. C. E. Winslet Centerville

Unusually Fine Declamatory Contest At Moravian School

The Home Declamatory Contest at Moravian High School drew strong praise for quality last Thursday night. Barrett Coffin won first in oratory with The Price of a Man, Clarence Shekton took second with Warriors of the Broken Sword, and Bonita Lagie claimed dramatic with The Death Disk. Other speakers included John Johnson Homer Minnick and Vera Easty. Musical quartets performed, and J. Coffin of Hinttsville wrote the winning oration.

Moravian High School Barrett Coffin Clarence Shekton Bonita Lagie Helen Main Mercedes Norman Firkins Edna Burns Arthur Beauty Surgeon John Johnson Homer Minnick Maxine Tucker Dorothy Doda Don June Boyer Vera Eastey Donald Narby J. 3. Coffin Hinttsville

Brain CoupleMark 45th Wedding Anniversary

The Brain family gathered at the hospitable country home of Mr and Mrs Earl Brain to honor the 45th wedding anniversary of Albert and Mind Brain of Moravia Now Iowa. Attendees included Sin Brain of Mystic Sidney Helms of Des Moines Lester Grain and their children Anny Brain and other relatives. The couple, born February 9 1885 in Little Dean England, arrived in the United States forty one years ago settling in Lucas Iowa before moving to a farm near Moravia and later town residence.

Earl Brain Albert Brain Morayin Little Dean England United States Lucas Iowa Moravia Albert, Brain Sin Brain Mystic Sidney Helms Des Moines Lester Grain Anny Brain

Please Settle If You Are Indebted to Oehter Broy

A brief debt notice urges settlement of a monetary obligation to Oehter Broy and requests prompt action. The fragmentary text indicates a demand for repayment and mentions related parties, with unclear details due to legibility.

Ty Oehter Broy

Moravia to Organize Boy Scout Troop

Moravia will form a Boy Scout Troop with Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion sponsoring. Scoutmaster J F Albert chosen, A G Broshat Zell Callen W A Smith and Ed Kennedy lead the committee. over a dozen applications already, with at least twenty expected.

Moravia Basil Cowell American Legion A. G. Broshat Zell Callen W. A. Smith Ed. Kennedy FL Albert Boon Boya Milani Centerville W. C. Dorr

Masons Set Big Banquet for Monday February 17

Masons are urged to attend a special Monday night program at United Brethren Church featuring Past Masters Night with jewels for seventeen past masters of Antiquity Lodge. Rev L E G Hawkins will give the prevention speech. Third degree work and other features precede a sumptuous banquet for all Masons. Unionville Lodge guests welcomed. lodge to convene promptly at seven.

Masters of Antiquity Lodge LE. G.hawkins United Brethren Church Unionville Lodge

Ballew Seeks Reelection To State Representative Post

Howard Ballew of Moulton announces candidacy for a second term as state representative to serve Ap panuse County. He notes prior two years of honorable service and support from constituents and friends. The article also mentions George Ballew’s Washington trip and a 20th Century Club meeting at Allyn Mason home.

Howard Ballew Moulton Unio Ofter Buthons Appansose County Hallew Appanvuse County 20Th Century Club Allyn Mason Hone

Moravia Reporter Files Unavailable This Week

The Moravia Reporter notes that its archives from twenty five years ago are not accessible for this week. No historical editions are available to publish in this issue.

Moravia

Moravia theatre owner heir to fifty million fortune

Matt Battisti, associate with George Firkins in operating the Crystal Theatre in Moravia, is said to have inherited fifty million dollars from his Italian-born father. He battles Mussolini’s decree to keep the fortune in Italy while planning steps to liquidate the estate for bringing the funds to the United States where he has settled. Battisti, now about fifty, prefers to live in America and has no wish to return to Italy to make his home.

Matt Battisti George Firkins Crystal Theatre Moravia Italy United States Battisti Mussolini Plas Matt New York City Lovilia Metrose Hiteman Rex 5 Regal

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Church News M. E. Church Notes Church of Christ Jconium Circuit Allerton and Abraham Lincoln Mise Vergie MecDanel Asing James Calhow The Christian Church Marjorie Thompson Boy Scouts Fairview Todd Hilton W. J. Todd D. W. Zerbe W.N Halden Dr. Orelup Rev. Thompson J. Hy Rice Vosbuyé—Bonnett Ginger Elia Ethel Hueston Moravia Union M. E Oehler Bras Ballew Austin Jay George Warren Anna Washington, D.C EnterState Commerce Commission Moravia Theatre
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