Albia Newspapers Sold to Bloomfield Chain
Kenneth Bald ridge Karl Melcher of Bloomfield and Wilt Allender acquire an interest in the Albia News and Union-Republican. The two Albia papers will operate under one plant and management with offices moved to the News building. Former publishers retain official roles while Melcher becomes general manager for the group. Berry Halden stays as composing room foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County News
Albia Union-Republican
Kenneth Baldridge
Karl Melcher
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Democrat
Davis County Republican
Wilt Allender
Chariton
Albia
Union-Republican
Monroe County
J. M
Vaughn Guss
S. W and
J. W. Wilson
Union- Republican
Davis County
Moravia
Berry Halden
Monroe Township Ladies Meet for Home Canning Lesson
The Monroe Township Farm Bureau ladies gathered Tuesday February 21 at Mrs. J. L. Johnsons home to begin this years study on Home Canning. Leader Mrs. J. K. Long presented the first lesson. nine members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
J. L. Johnson
J. K. Long
Republican Caucus Sets Delegates in Moravia Meeting
The Taylor Township Republican caucus at Moravia Town Hall Friday elected eleven delegates and eleven alternates to the county convention to be held in Center ville on Saturday February 26. Delegates include J. F. Chambers and C. A. Burton among others. alternates list U. G. Turner and W. A. Smith, with several others named. In a separate note, Silvia Moffett Foster, born August 16 1873 in Marion County Iowa, died February 1 1928 at age 54 years 6 months 28 days after a long life on farms and in communities of Monroe and Appanoose counties. funeral held February 14 at United Brethren Church Moravia with Rev. D. Winfield Thompson officiating. Interment Moravia cemetery.
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Taylor Township
Moravia
Centerville
J. F. Chambers
C. A. Burton Dohn
Rodd
Tt. E, Glick
U. G, Turner
J. M, Tucker
Theo Miller
Dick Wilson
W. A. Smith
C. C, Wanghop
Albert Bruin
B. E, Winsler
Chester Broshar
Frank Selby
F. M. Dodd
H. K, Smith
W. C. Main C
N. Main
D. B
Sneed Gee, B
Winsler
A. G
Broshar
F. W. Dotson
Silvia Moffett
Jacob
Mary Kathern Moffett
Marion County
Iowa
Monroe County
Appanoose County
Hinttsville
John Foster
Foster
Baptist Church
Bat Ube
United Brethren Church
D. Winfield Thompson
Called Meeting of the O. E. 8S Initiation Notice
A called meeting of the O. E. 5S is set for Tuesday evening February 26 for initiation. The note highlights a story once in dime novels now selling for two to four dollars as a high cover example.
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O. E
Mail Plane Forced Down at Unionville Iowa Snowstorm
A Chicago to Kansas City air mail pilot was forced to land at Bair field Unionville Iowa amid a heavy snowstorm. He delivered five sacks of mail to the local post office and left on the CG R I & P train. The pilot, temporarily mistaken for Lindbergh, later flew over Unionville before leaving Saturday noon. The story also notes a local Home Declamatory Contest with multiple winners and various social visits around town.
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Unionville
Iowa
Chicago
Kansas City
P. A. Bair
E. Hiatt
Dukes
L. L
Lewis
L. Dukes
Moulton
Col. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
United Brethren in Christ Sunday Services and Activities
Last Sunday traffic was poor but Sunday School reached nearly one hundred with rising offerings for the Theological Seminary. The morning sermon on God’s plan highlighted five traits of a suitable believer. evening service titled the Apostolic Album drew a good worship turnout. C E service entertained, Young People class held a jovial gathering, and a Friday Day of Prayer was announced. Community notes mention local visitors, and residents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bell moving to a new home.
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Enid Morrison
Harry Strunk
Wilecox
Nash Stocker
Pleasant Hill
Eleworth, Jr
Arlo Selix
Fred Taylor
J. W
Mt. Pleasant
Racheal Smith Farm
Airs
Bailey
Elsworth
Eli Swaim
Blakenburg
Dakota
Mathew Moore
Ruby Boyer
Wand
Buckmaster
Keesey
Ottumwa
America
H.R. Hicke
F. A. Miller
Centerville
M. Selix
Bloonifield
Court
Mud Patrick
Doris
AL KL
Crowley
CG. L. Alden
Claud
Curt Alden
Floyd Brain
Russell Wilson
Wayne Morrison
Gertrude Davis
Sur James
Edna Dukes
Tom
Moravia
Young Peoples
Chueh
Witead
D. Winfleid Thompson
Wok or Tam Education Inspires Progress and Freedom
A militant line extols education as the torch bearing enlightenment for mankind. It frames philosophy science and art as its works, crowning education as democracy’s citadel and destiny’s shaper, while promising to banish ignorance and stir ambition.
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Earth
Moravia A C Fails To Top Fairfield Detachment
Moravia A C fell to the Fairfield Medical Detachment in Ottumwa during the first round of the Southeastern Iowa Independent tournament. The Moravia lineup included Mitchener F Oehler T Oehler Reich Start Cline Dotson and McCrory as the locals were overwhelmed by a fast Fairfield squad.
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Moravia A. C
Fairfield Medical Detachment
Ottumwa
Moravia
Mitchener
F. Oehler
Oehler
Reich
Start
Cline
Dotson
McCrory
Moravia Students Shine In Home And Sub County Contests
Moravia schools dominated the home declamatory contest at the high school gym securing top spots. Richard Sneed won the oratorical and Norman Firkins the humorous division, advancing Moravia to the county declamatory contest in Cincinnati after a keen sub-county meet at Mystic with Canterville, Plano, Mystic and Moravia competing.
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Moravia
Richard Sneed
Carl van, Zonte
Mary Louise Blumenstock
Helen Main
Norman Firking
Noorden Slavin
Robert of
Sicily
Cuddy
Norman Firkins
Roberta Humphrey
Forrest Lagle
Hiram Blows
P. H. Jarman
Prin
K. A
Cincinnati
J. W. Hower
Centerville
F. W. Blumenstock
Mystic
Canterville
Plano
Moravia Boys Batters Bloomfield In Tight 14-10 Loss
Moravia beat Pulaski 92 to 12 in Moravia Thursday as Cecil Cullers starred with several hot baskets and six free throws. Bloomfield edged Moravia 14 to 10 Friday. Moravia struggled from the field, converting only four of eighteen free throws.
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Pulaski High
Moravia
Bloomfield
Pulaski
Cecil Cullers
K. Cullers
C. Cullera
Broshar
Slavin
Kaster
Gollaher
E. Kaster
Hawk
Fletcher
C. Cullers
Barnes
Day of Prayer Observed Worldwide Next Friday
The annual Day of Prayer will be observed globally next Friday with union services at the U B Church in Morsyia at 2 30 p m. The program features talks by Mrs Zell Cullen Miss Maie Waughop and Mrs J W Halden a duet by Mrs C J Fix and Mrs C C Waughep and a vocal solo by Mrs H W Reich inviting all to attend.
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Morsyia Union
U. B
Zell Cullen
Maie Waughop
J. W. Halden
C. J. Fix
C. C. Waughep
H. W. Reich
Church dinner and events at Lester Smith home
The Standard Bearer banquet last Saturday evening and an Epworth League radio party occurred in the church basement. Dramatic progress toward the church dedication is noted with ongoing activities. Regular services, Sunday School, and Epworth League meet next Sunday.
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Lester Smith's
Actuul House
Epworth League
Church of Christ Sunday School Growing in Centerville
The Church of Christ reports Sunday School at 10 a.m led by superintendent Brother Kincade with growing attendance. Rev Evans preaches at 11 a.m at Centerville on The Two Covenants. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. W. C. Bivin's home as Carl Bettis and family attend the O. A. VunWurin bunie in Moravia as Sunday guests.
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Brother Kincade
Evans
Centerville
Two Cove
W. C. Bivin
Carl Bettis
O. A. VunWurin Bunie
Moravia
Moravia Elementary Grade Operettas Set For Thursday
School officials announce rehearsals complete and the Moravia School gym will host Thursday evening operettas by elementary grades. Miss Ruth Waugh leads the music program as students, the “kids,” have worked hard to present a production rivaling past Moravia shows.
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Moravia
Ruth Waugh
Sehools
Moravia Hosts Russell In Final Home Game Of Season
Moravia High School faces Russell High School in the last home game of the season. Russell beat Moravia previously at Russell, prompting expectations of a fast, revenge minded matchup with local fans eager for a strong contest.
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Moravia
Russell High School
Russell
Making Home Safe Amid Domestic Threats
A Tennessee woman was shot by her husband after being mistaken for a burglar, with a similar wounding by wife reported earlier. The item suggests drastic steps for domestic safety, including alarms or disarmament talks, while noting a club meeting at Mrs Grant Everman’s home with readings by Grace Main and a mystery box won by Mrs Roscoe Pennington.
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Tennessee
Hetter
E. T. C. Club
Mra. Grant Everman
Grace Main
Robert Tarr
Roscoe Pennington
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Emencern Rar
Sonance
Monroe Township
Phoenix Hosiery
Nash’s Coffee
E. C
Frank Swaim
J. & P. Coats
M. FE
Floyd!Brain
Donal Ward
Claude Alden
Grace Stufflebeam
Faith Haines
Lawrence Tweedy
Margaret Selma
United Brethren IN Christ
Fuam
le Venteh
Mia
Martha Claw
Linda Hilewhen
Lemme Fyou
Kuck
Asland
Dale Bell
la Town
Pluveaux Wilvett
New South
George Kingery
William Jennings Bryan
Soldier
Carl van Gante
H. 8
D. K. Orelup and Son
Grelup
Ottumwe
Doe
Birs. Grelup and
Son
20Th Century Club
T. Slavin
F. A. Reich
Mexico
E. Church
Church OF Christ
Springs Springs
COX and Leghorn Stags
R. W. Winsler
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