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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

3

Moravia Tops Eddyville 24 to 10 in Close Tilt

Moravia whirlwinds defeated Eddyville 24 to 10 after a tight first half, outscoring the visitors in the second with strong defense. J Powell led Eddyville with four points while Kaster and Hughes each scored eleven for Moravia.

Eddyville Moravia Moravia Whirlwinds Eddyville Boys Moravia Boys Eddyvvile J. Powell Kaster Hughes Moravis van Klavens Seuress Evang Shephard — A van Zante Powell

Assembly Rumblings at Roaming Cub '32

The Rambler notes spring fever among M H S students as warm weather lures them from class. Four boys miss bell as marble games distract from assembly, while six weeks tests approach Thursday and Friday. Debate over Indian Resorts and government topics surfaces in American Government.

U. S American History Clase the Rambler

Odd Fellows meet for funeral of Fred Apilyer at Kontum

Notice I O F All Odd Fellows press meeting at the hall at 9 00 Thursday to attend the funeral of the late Fred Apilyer at Kontum Wineler N G Mr and Mrs Hal Carter and children Russell and Marveline of Grundy Center Iowa and Mr and Mrs Rollie Carter spent Saturday evening with Mrs Stella Carter

All Odd Fellows Presse Fred, Apilyer Kontum Hal Carter Russell and Marveline Grundy Center Iowa Rollie Carter Stella Carter

Moravia reserves triumph over Plano team on home court

Moravia reserves won an energetic victory over a Plano area team Thursday evening at home. The first quarter was tight 6 to 6, then Underwood heated up and Mason joined, giving Moravia a widening lead to 27 to 11 at halftime. Final score 26 to 12 with Moravia in control.

Mano Basketbll Lagi Moravia Underwood Mason Moravia PG Barnes Harrison Wales

Fragmented School Assembly Description From OCR Text

A mangled description depicts high school students in a tense assembly with references to makeshift weapons and disruptive behavior. The scene includes a maple switch and a strict teacher moving through the aisle as students respond to instructions. The text mentions the room lighting and a surprising disruption during a piano moment.

Celebrated Silver Wedding Anniversary for Coffin Couple

Mr and Mrs C A Coffin celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner for over forty relatives. They were married February 14 1906 and received many gifts. Family and friends from Des Moines Centerville Unionville and beyond joined in the celebration.

C. A. Coffin Mre Mary Clell Paul Car A. M. Pennington Kathryn Elmer Pennington Des Moines Coffin Orman Robert Jay Centerville Adda Harrison Gen. Brain Floyd Brain Bruce Jones Prudence Patricia Misa Eleanor Wilson Unionville Emma Lovell J. P. Coffin Roscoe Pennington Daphen Doris Clifford Lopvell Dorothy Rosalie Will Donghoo Wanda Alvin Delbert

Card Of Thanks For Fire Help At Our Home

We thank those who assisted in extinguishing the fire at our home Wednesday February 4. Dr. and Mrs. G D Lynch

G. D. Lynch

Charlton Township Farm Bureau News Event Plans

Charlton Township residents organize a Mother Mine play at Christian Church in Teenium, County wide Achievement Day at Centerville Association of Commerce rooms at 10 am with a noon basket dinner. Registered participants from the township aim to win the prize, with older residents noted. Also mentions W.C. Bivin and Otha Hiatt, and a tooth paste promotion.

Charlton Township Mother Mine Chris ‘Tian Chuceh Teenium Association of Commerce Rooms Centerville Chariton Township Cumv

Fred Hellyer Dies at Iconium After Long Illness

Fred Hellyer, longtime Iconium resident and farmer, died at his home Tuesday morning at about 78. Survived by his wife and many relatives, he moved to Iconium after retirement. Funeral services will be held February 19 at 10 a.m. at Iconium Christian Church, with burial in Salem Cemetery.

Fred Hellyer Iconium Mr. Hellyer Mrs. Hellyer Leonium Iconium Christian Church Salem Cemetery

Sneed Delivers Addresses in Exline and Nearby Churches

J B Sneed spoke at Exline M B E Church last Sunday morning delivering a wood sermon and supporting Town Wesleyan College. He addressed Zoar Church in the morning and Sharon Chapel in the afternoon, drawing large audiences and praise for both the young and older attendees.

J.B. Sneed Exline M. BE Ecour Sneed Town Wesleyan College Zoar Sharon Chapel

Play "Mother Mine" to be staged at Iconium church

The Chariton Worship Farm Bureau presents the three act play Mother Mine at Iconium Christian Church Friday evening this week. Local residents are invited to attend the event.

Iconium Christian Church Chariton Owrship Farm Bureau

Union Revival In Progress With Growing Attendance

Union evangelistic services are well attended as Rev. Miller presents the gospel plainly. He calls sin sin and stresses repentance in clear terms. Public is urged to attend. meetings run for two weeks. Sunday evenings question how they act in hell tonight.

Union Rev. Miller

United Brethren Bible School and Evangelistic Services

The United Brethren Church hosts Bible School at 10 a.m. and offers collections at Sunday School end. Union evangelistic services at 11 a.m. at the M. E. Church with a free will offering for the evangelist. Endeavors meet 6:30 at United Brethren Church. evangelistic services there at 7:30 Sunday night and all week. S.A. Fisher, pastor.

M. E United Epworth League and Endeavors United Brethren Church S.A. Fisher

M E Church Sunday Services And Week Schedule

M E Church notes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with 200 present last week and seats available. Rev Miller preaches at 11 a m and again at 7 30 p m for union services at U B Church next week. Regular and special offerings noted. Wesley Chapel preaching at Yaamu with Sunday School at 2 40 p m. B G Hankins, pastor.

Rev Miller Union Young People's U. B Miller Evtugoniat Wesley Chapel Yaamu W. m

Church revival and youth groups at local church

The notice lists a morning Bible School communion at 9:45 a.m. and union revival services at the ME Church. Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Stephen McKern leads the group. Sponsored by Minister B. Utterback. Continued on last page.

Bible School Junior Christian Endeavor Stephen McKern Min. B. Utterback

Auxiliary Will Sponsor Americanism Program at High School

The American Legion Auxiliary plans an Americanism and National Decords program in the high school auditorium on Friday February 20 from 340 to 400 pm The feature is a radio talk by Mrs Bernard Dubbert state president of the Auxiliary about the Women Patriotic Conference in Washington DC Public attendance is invited.

American Legion Auxiliary Bernard Dubbert Washington, D. C

Will Observe World Day of Prayer In Moravia

World Day of Prayer to be observed annually on the first Friday in Lent by a united Lutheran denomination for home and foreign missions. In Moravia the United Brethren Church hosts a 1:30 PM program with music, scripture, prayers, and minister talks, featuring many local participants and a presentation of projects.

Globe Moravia United Brethren Church Myrm Fisher Hawking Selo Mye Lorena Albrest Barnett Evans Iris Eva Blain Wm. Gardter Isher Hymu Gave Miltenberger Michener Blumenstoe Fhalden Margaret Callen Hyman Utterback

Moravia Independents Defeated at Moulton

Moravia Independent basketball team lost to Moulton at Moulton Mooniny evening. Lineup included Orelup, Broshar, Tomlin, Swain, Smith, Kuster. Final score not disclosed.

Moravia Moulton Moulton Mooniny Orelup Broshar Tomlin Swain Smith Kuster

4 H Club Meeting Plans Music Memory Fund Drive

The Chariton Township 4 H Club led by Mrs Amy Wilson met with secretary Misa Marjorie Brown Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. They planned a program to raise funds for club music memory contest in June. Enrollment cards and manuals are not yet available, and fifteen girls attended. The next meeting will be at Josephine Fosters, photos were taken and popcorn balls served. All girls and mothers are invited. girls under 12 are welcome.

Chariton Township Josephine Foster’s

Moravia Oil Bulk Station Destroyed by Fire

Moravia High School defeated Russell on Russell’s floor in a 10-10 tie? The Moravia team overcame a slow start, edging Russell 10-? in a cited season encounter. Separately, a massive fire at Moravia Oil Company bulk station on Milwaukee tracks destroyed about 18,400 gallons of fuel and caused major losses, with no injuries.

Moravia Oil Ca.hulle Milwaukee Tracks Rutna Ted F. Ochier Frances Ochier The Oil Co Francis Ivangis Milwaukee Oehler Standard Oit Co Standard Co Bob DuVall

Winners Named In Declamatory Contest

The Mer Vin High School declares winners from the Home Declam tory Contest held last Friday in the school auditorium. Narvis Stafford won oratorical, Dorothy Dodd dramatic, and Arlene Dodd humorous. they advance to Mystic on February 20. Other participants praised include Arthur Brown and Lucile Coltrain. Mrs. Simmers praised and the glee clubs provided music.

Dorothy Arlene Dodd Mervin High School Mystic Narvis Stafford Migs Dorothy Dodd Migs Arlene Dodd Arthur Brown Lucile Coltrain Josephine Foster John Wiliam Johnson Edna Burns Norman Firking Gertrude Green Burdetta McCaulley Mrs. Simmers Mussic Glee Clubs Chorus

Older Boys and Girls Conference Held in Centerville

The second annual Older Boys and Girls Conference met Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church Centerville with morning and afternoon sessions and a banquet. About 100 registrations filled a full day of program. Moravian Church members Helen McCrory Lois Davis Vernica Fisher Cleo Barnes attended along with Joxephine Foster Althea Green from Teomam Methodist and Pearl Kelsey from the Christian church. The Main Station Methodist church group led by Mrs Bert McKern Clark McKern Velma Whicker Daphne DeDanel Virginia Kuster Maxine Gladfelder Versal Kuster Ivan Boyer Carl Hoyer and Rev J W Zerbo served as pastors for both churches. Officers elected Galen Ogden Fairview Brethren church Udell president Helen McCrory Moravia vice president Luagretty Sparks Exline secretary.

Presbyterian Church Centerville Helen McCrory Lois Davis Vernica Fisher Cleo Barnes Teomam Methodist Joxephine Foster Althea Green The Christian Church Pearl Kelsey Daphne DeDanel Virginia Kuster Maxine Gladfelder Versal Kuster Ivan Boyer Carl Hoyer J. W. Zerbo Galen Ogden Fairview Brethren Church Udell Moravia Luagretty Sparks Exline

M. E. Friday Dinner Menu Highlights Sausage and Gravy

A historical menu lists items such as sausage with gravy and corn bread along with potatoes deviled eggs hominy parsnips and salad. The spread includes bread butter conserve jelly coffee and whipped cream for dessert.

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