Spelling Contest and School Events Highlight Moravia Notes
Moravia Elementary students compete in the Des Moines Register State Wide Spelling Bee with county and Des Moines rounds leading to a Third National Spelling Bee in Washington next June for a share of 2500 in gold. Other items report Moravia High School assemblies, guest speakers, teacher-training club events, and student subscription support.
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Des Moines Register
Moravia
Towa
Des Moines
Washington
Doeris McDanes
Washington Birthday Tribute Promoted by Great Leader
On the upcoming Wednesday February 22 a nationwide pause to honor George Washington is urged. The piece recalls Washington as a great soldier and foundational figure, noting America’s age since his birth and death and highlighting renewed public interest and potential profit in memorializing his legacy.
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America
George Washington
Washington
United States
Alumni Beat High School In Weekend Football Thriller
Alumni defeated High School by a 17 to 15 score in a Saturday game. The late surge by the graduates helped secure the four point victory over the school team.
Moravia Defeats Exline In Rough 30 15 Win
Moravia high school defeated Exline 30 to 15 on Friday night at the local gym, a rough contest with many fouls. Two visitors fouled out in the second half, one allowed to finish due to limited substitutes. Saturday’s game vs last year’s old-timers team ended 17 to 15 in a fast, hard-fought contest.
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Exline High School
M. H
Moravia
Cullers
Gougher
Kaster
Broshar
Slagin
Hiatt
Hawk
F. Oehler
Smith
Fix Tomlin
McCrory
Humphrey
Standard Bearers Hold February Meeting at Gaeldner Home
The Standard Bearera met February 13 1928 at Mrs M H Gaeldner s home with president presiding. After minutes and roll call were read the devotionals covered Burma the Land of the Pagoda and themes on Buddhism impersonation and animal life in Burma with comments by several members. The refreshment period followed. The group discussed patriot faith and community pride before listing upcoming basketball games and a sectional tournament at Centerville.
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M. H. Gaeldner
Burma
Beryl Cornett
Ruby Winslet
Helen Dowd
Random notes on misfired jokes and misadventures
A narrator reflects on a string of misdirected actions. A random shot hits a calf, a neighbor sues over poisoning a cat, and a toy balloon tragedy ends with a legal threat. The piece laments unintended harm from pranks and ill judged jokes.
Local Ford Sport Coupe Demonstrator Shown in Des Moines Visit
C. O. Waughop visited Des Moines Friday and test drove a new Ford Sport Coupe for the Waughop Motor Co. The grey demonstrator will stay with local dealers. Observers call it a nifty car with a rumble seat at the rear. Representatives spent Saturday giving showroom visitors rides in Henry’s latest model.
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C. Waughop
Des Moines
Waughop Motor Co
Faun
Waughop! Motor Co
Theological Seminary Cash Day and Church Sermons
United Brethren Church recounts a bright Sunday with many absent due to bad weather. New attendees joined as Sunday School focused on Jesus Kingdom. Thirteen sermons discussed Christian strength, knowledge of Christ, faith, and obedience. The morning sermon centered on Christ and truth. the evening on Luke 12:16 and the rich man. More than seventy attended. D Winfield Thompson, Minister.
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D. Winfield Thompson
Mrs J W Foster Dies Sudden Death at 65
The death of Silva Foster, wife of J W Foster, occurred suddenly shortly after noon Tuesday February 14, at the home between Unionville and Udell. She was 65 years, 1 month, 29 days old. She had been ill only a few hours. She was the daughter of Jacob and Mrs Moffett of Moravia. Survived by husband and parents, one son Earl Foster, three brothers and four sisters. one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services at the U B Church in Moravia Thursday at 1 pm, Rev D W Thompson officiating. Interment in Moravia cemetery.
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D. W. Thompson
United Brethren Church
Assembly
Hawaiian Islands
Thompson
Golisch
Nanking
China
Miss Golisch
James Coons
Iown Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Couns
Boston University
New England
Althes Green
Silva Foster
JJ. W. Foster
Unionville
Udell
Foster
Jacob Moffett
Moravia
Earl Foster
Oscar C Swaim died of heart trouble near Bunch Iowa
Oscar Columbus Swaim age 66 67 born to Emily and B H Swaim a Davis and Appanoose county resident died suddenly of heart trouble February 9 1998 at his home near Bunch Iowa He married Isa belle Paris November 15 1884 and left a wife six daughters and one son plus 12 grandchildren and four brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held February 10 at the Baptist church in Bunch with Rev Orlando Ogden in charge Burial followed in Taylor cemetery
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Oscar Columbus
Emily
B. H. Swaim
Davis
Appanoose
Bunch
Iowa
Isabelle Paris
Swaim
Goldie
Alta Comer
Town
Otto John
Troy
Jesse Hopking
Udell
Tressie Warner
Trentont
Marjory Port
Eldon
Ola
Sarah Smith
Unionville
Amanda Bickwell
Levi
Jonas
Lewis
Jacob Swaim
Pella Church
Orlando Ogden
Baptist Church
Buneh
Ogden
Taylor Cemetery
M. E. Auxiliary Dinner Menu Preview
The M. E. Auxiliary dinner at Lester Smith home Friday February 17 features baked ham escalloped potatoes sweet potatoes succotash cottage cheese salad pickle jelly hot rolls whole wheat bread chocolate and date pudding with whipped cream and coffee. Price five cents.
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M. E
Lester Smith
Tuberculosis Decline Reported in Iowa Hogs
December hog reports from Iowa accredited counties show marked tuberculosis reduction. Wallace McKee of Chicago stockyards credits tuberculin testing, improved sanitation, and culling practices for the 55 percent drop since previous peak.
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Iowa
Wallace McKee
Chicago
McLean County
Good Prices Create Dairy Interests Across Iowa
Sixty three inquiries to the Iowa Dairy Association since January 1 indicate rising dairy interest statewide. Buyers seek from two head to a carload of dairy cattle, spurred by 1927 butterfat prices paid by cooperatives averaging 50 to 54.84 cents per pound. Seventy four counties plan to organize dairy calf clubs this year, up from sixty one counties last year as agents prioritized the program.
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Iowa Dairy Association
Floyd Johnston
Agricultural Department
Mr. Johnston
Monroe Township Republican Caucus Notice
The Monroe Township Republican Caucus will be held at Hilton on Tuesday February 21 at 7 PM to select two delegates to the County Convention in Albia February 25. The Taylor Township Caucus will be held at Moravia town hall Friday February 17 at 7 30 PM to select eleven delegates to the county convention.
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Mystic
Moravia
Centerville
Moulton
Monroe Township
Hilton
Albia
Taylor Township
NOFICE Farmers line price claim warning
When someone claims to cap cream poultry or egg prices by the line, tell them the Yorkshire Station is paying the same. The notice urges consistency in pricing practices and warns against deceptive price manipulation.
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Yorkshire
Special Rebukuhs Meeting Scheduled for February 20
REBEKAH notice announces a special meeting of Rebukuhs at the I.C. & PL Hat Monday evening February 20 with a large attendance desired. Martha Townsend, N. G. Every, uwend then the beat family tren will dear wait.
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Martha Townsend
N. G
Alarming Loss of Fertility by Erosion
Scientists at the AAAS meeting in Nashville warn soil erosion destroys twenty one times more fertility than cropping. Iowa official Charles D Reed notes might be less in Iowa due to light downpours but irreversible loss remains appalling. Soil conservation programs could protect future Iowa generations and aid Mississippi flood problems though ash deposits erode from central valley farms. Do away with firearms to prevent crime, an exchange urges tossing axes into lakes.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Nashville
Tennessee
Charles D. Reed
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Missiaesppi
Great Central Valleys
M. E. Church Auxiliary Dinner and Auction Notice
The M. E. Church Auxiliary hosts a Friday dinner at Mrs. Lester Smith with ample food promised. A prayer meeting is tonight at seven, a declamatory contest followed a disordered past event, and next Saturday at two p. m. auctioning off leftover lumber and a 10 by 18 shed for a chicken house, weather permitting. Sunday services proceed as usual while the church installs new doors and airways.
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Lester Smith
Number Nine
Deceptive Boy Theme Prominent in Sunday Sermons
Church of Christ hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and 11 a m sermon by Rev Evans on The Reward of the Deceived Disappointed Boy. Evening service at 7 30 p m features The Way of Heaven. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs W C Bivin home. Orphanage in Council Bluffs thanks readers for comforter donation.
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Rev. Evans
W.C. Bivin
Brother Evans
Council Bluffs
Epworth League Sees Large Turnout Despite Bad Roads
A large Epworth League crowd gathered despite poor roads. Leaders for next Sunday night are Leona Easter and Evelyn Higley. All are welcome. meet at 6:80 in the music room for a prize event.
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Epworth League
Leona Easter
Evelyn Higley
Music Room
Advertisement News Warmly Embraced by Readers
The piece asserts readers favor advertising read as news and credits Swift of Chicago as noting this trend. It claims advertising quality drives reader interest and frames ads as valuable informational content rather than mere promotion.
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Swift
Chicago Packer
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