Snow scenes and the Diamonds of Moravia
Moravia editor recalls Austin Jay’s yearly snowfall photography, calling his “diamonds” in town scenes a charming hobby. The piece links local pride, a California-California exchange, and a prominent Coolidge interview, noting public praise for prosperity-era honesty and caution about post boom blame.
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Oida
Oehler Bros
Austin Jay
Moravian
Mr. Jay
Mr. Joy
Mo- Yovia
From Northampton to the White House A Vermont-Born Governor
Born July 4 1872 in Plymouth Vermont this statesman pursued education at Black River Academy and Amherst College winning a national essay prize. He practiced law in Northampton later serving in the Massachusetts House Senate led to governor terms and the vice presidency before becoming U S president in 1923. He died January 6 1933 in Northampton Massachusetts and is buried in Plymouth Vermont.
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Plymouth
Vermont
Black River
Kudlow
St. Johnsburg Academy
Amherst College
Hammond & Field
Northampton
Mass
Grace A. Goodhue
Bulington
Warren G. Harding
United States
Richard Sneed Last to Interview Coolidge on Religion
From Centerville to Regian the article notes J Richard Sneed formerly of Moravia now a Boston University theology student believes he was the last to interview Calvin Coolidge on religion. The August 22 Plymouth Vermont interview covered Coolidge's life and church views, including concerns that preachers ignore economic realities and the church must preach a new birth and transformed heart.
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Centerville
Regian
Calvin Coolidge
J. Richard Sneed
Moravia
Boston University
Sneed
J. B. Sneed
Coolidge
White House
Plymouth
Mr. Coolidge
Bryanntville
Maso
Sealidge
Special Music At Basketball Games Friday Evening
Moravia high school boys basketball faces Bucknell high on their home floor Friday night January 18. A junior varsity game precedes at 7:30. Between halves, John Johnson and Wendell Roberts will perform instrumental and vocal numbers with no extra charge beyond the 10 16 and 20 cent admissions. The school band will again provide lively music as crowds continue to grow.
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Moravia High School
Bucknell High
Bucknell Five
John Johnson
Wendell Roberts
Evans To Take Clerk Contest To Court
Democrat candidate Howard Evans seeks district court action after being declared elected by 28 votes in Appanoose County and then losing in a recount. The case will be heard in the April term, with background notes from local ward reports and crisis guidance cited.
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Howard Evans
Appanoose County
Union to Print News of State Legislature
The Union begins a weekly series on the Iowa Legislature in Des Moines. Writers for the Iowa Press Association will provide an unbiased account of progress on difficult legislative issues. The service aims to inform subscribers about lawmaker actions and is printed on page two under Iowa Legislature News.
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Union
Des Moines
Iowa Press Association
Aubsacribers
Legisture
Iowa Legislature News
Review of Moravia events and notable deaths in 1932
A chronological survey lists numerous Moravia area deaths from January to December 1932, including A. N. Patterson and Mary Ellen Brizendine, with many dates and names across surrounding towns. It notes a large Fourth of July crowd, postal rate changes, a July theft, a barber shop move, and local incidents such as accidents, bank changes, and a fatal lightning strike on Forrest Glick near Pleasantville.
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A. N. Patterson
Orrin Alexander
Maggie Pierce
Jung
A. J. Tucker
Ohn Waters
Juby
H. H. Brown
Chas, Hoffman
B. E. Winslet
Henry Free
Ray Woodcock
A. W. Cooper
John Sutherland
Mart J. Cohsgen
Leste Horner
Forrest Glick
Sarah E. Denny
George Clough
Eugene B. Horner
Ralph van Doren
Thomas E. Brown
James Spencer
John Dew
Argo
Charles Davis
W. F. Boardman
E. T. Maiken
Daniel I. Gladfelder
Frank Spinks
Alta Pence Lawson
A. J. Argo
Frank Delay
J. A. Clark
Arthur G. Rowles
Charles R. Kincade
J. F. Draper
Patricia Anne Everman
W. T. Davis
John Enos Histt
George Hamlin
Emma Hunsinger
Mary Ellen Brizendine
Richard Eben Arnold
Glen Sufficool
Nly
Broshar
Farmere and Merchants Bank
John Waters
Hettie Rowe
Louisia
J. H. Beery
Standard Oil
Charley Johnson
Oehler Bros
Hiteman Cagers Triumph In Overtime Duel
In Mora via School gym last Friday Hiteman defeated Moravia 83 to 31 after a 30 to 30 tie at regulation. The game featured tight defense and one-handed shooting with Underwood scoring five in the third period. Moravia’s reserves lost 25 to 4, and a preliminary win by Birla over M. H. S. graduates and teachers 11 to 9 completed the event.
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Moravia
Hiteman
Gardner
Underwood
McCrary
M. H
Hiternan
Greyhounds
Greyhounds Ond
Tost
Please Pay Now Will those owing me on account
Fred Tillmont appeals for immediate settlement from those who owe him on account. He urges prompt payment and implies outstanding balances.
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Fred Tillmont
Tea Tower Tavern charms Moravia Junior Class Play
A large Moravia High Junior class performance titled Tea Tower Tavern was staged in the school gymnasium last Thursday night drawing a large appreciative audience. Cast included Dorothy McKern Gertrude Green Annabeth Keemer Dorothy Rhee Donald Gardner Margie Drake Wands Jones Leo Easter Guy Argo Harold Hawk Clell Coulson Albert Turner Josephine Scott and Mildred Smith.
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Moravia
Kathryn Whitehill
Dorothy McKern
Gertrude Green
Annabeth Keemer
Dorothy Rhee
Donald Gardner
Margie Drake
Wands Jones
Leo Easter
Guy Argo
Harold Hawk
Clell Coulson
Albert Turner
Josephine Scott
Mildred Smith
Surprise Birthday Party For John Laws 80th Anniversary
John Laws was surprised last Thursday evening when friends gathered to honor his 80th birthday with a basket supper and music by Jessadine Laws Charley Joha von Gurnie Jordan Virgil Harper and John Laws. Attendees included numerous couples and relatives such as Mr and Mrs Ray Vanderpool Mr and Mrs Eugene Jordan Mr and Mrs Virgil Harper and many more.
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John Law
Jessadine Laws
Charley Johavon
Gurnie Jordan
Virgil Harper
John Laws
Ray Vanderpool
Virgil
Kathryn
Helen
Eugene Jordan
Farrel
Basil
Walter Lagle
Bonita
Nadine
Juanita
Roy Matherly
Maxine
Vern
Donald Hiatt
Charles Laws
Jessadine
Reverta
Hara Mae
Glen Main
Irene
Opal
Gaylord
Eugene
Dwight
Herbert
John
Merlyn
Dale
Phyllis
Geo. Laws
Helen McCrory
Clifton
Eva Boardman
Carl Bivin
Jessie Sheldon
Charley Johnson
T. T. Lockman
Mra
Selby
Moravia Co-Op to Convene Friday Afternoon
The Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association will hold its annual meeting in the basement of the United Brethren church Friday January 18 at 2:00 PM. Three directors will be elected and reports from the shipping manager and officers will be presented along with other business of importance.
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The
Moravia
Andrew Callen Dies in Oskaloosa Monday
Andrew Callen former Iconium resident died at his Oskaloosa home Monday after a period of failing health. He leaves numerous relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Burial will be in Ironium cemetery Wednesday afternoon. An obituary will follow.
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Andrew Callen
Iconium
Oskaloosa
Callen
Ironium
Bainbridge Revival Planned at Lovilia Church
Rev Bainbridge of Centerville announces a series of revival meetings at the Lovilia United Brethren church. Services begin Sunday January 22 led by Pastor Rev Hulse at the Lovilia church.
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Bainbridge
Centerville
Lovilia United Brethren Church
Hulse
Birth and death of Richard Ethan Arnold in Moravia Iowa
Richard Ethan Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Beryl Arnold born near Moravia Iowa February 8 1932 died December 28 1932 His brief life left a place none can fill He leaves parents two brothers Lloyd and Charles two sisters Phyllis and Arlene grandparents and many relatives Funeral services were held Thursday December 25 Turner Funeral Home Rev W G Lugle officiating Interment in Moravia cemetery
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Richard Ethan Arnold
Beryl Arnold
Moravia
Iowa
Lloyd
Charles
Phyllis
Arlene
Iva Mullin
D. N. Arnold
Richard
Jesus
Turner Funeral Home
Rev
W. G. Lugle
Friday Dinner Menu Highlights Meek Duck and Classics
The menu lists Meek duck with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, macaroni and cheese with tomato sauce, salad, bread and butter, parsnips, jelly, and Coke. A simple home meal outline reflects a hearty farm or family dining option.
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Meek Duck
Church Services and Activities Schedule
Bible School at 10 a m Junior Church at 11 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening services at 7 0 0 Ladiva Aid Wednesday Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 80 Woman's Missionary Association Friday at the home of Mrs Chas Main Leader Mrs Almont Main G H Suenkel Pastor.
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Bible School
Ladiva Aid
Woman's Missionary
Chas, Main
Almont Main
G. H. Suenkel
M E Church Notes Encouraging Sunday School Attendance
The M E Church reports strong turnout at Sunday School and morning worship with 9 44 am Sunday School and 11 am worship. Wesley Sunday School meets at 10 30 am and preaching at 9 20 am under Pastor J C Behrens.
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Wesley
J. C. Behrens
Iconium Circuit Sunday Schools and Meetings Schedule
Sunday School times at Iconium and Fairview, with superintendents Ralph Turner and Paul Boyer. Various meetings include Ladies Aid, Farm Bureau, Prayer, Epworth League, and youth groups. Fourth Annual Older Boys and Girls Conference planned for February 4 at Moulton. Hilton and Milton events listed with speakers Dr B A Moore and Rev Behrens. Ottumwa District Epworth League Institute set for January 28, with a large local delegation expected. If no church home, attend any listed church.
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Tcontun
Ralph Turner
Ladies Aid
Farm Bureau
Boy Scouts
Fairview
Paul Boyer
Epworth League
Ruth Pfonnebecker
E. A. Moor
John C. Behrens
R. C. Rowe
Moulton
Iconium
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Epworth
Hilton Boys Club
Milton
B. A. Moore
Albin
Ottumwa
Epworth League Institute
Itonium Charge Ia
Church of Christ Bille School Service Schedule
Morning Worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Bible Study Hour Wednesday at 7 80. Rev. W G Lagle leads. Bring your Bible. Let us have a deeper reverence and better interpretation of the old Gospel of Christ. Cultivate the habit of going to church.
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C. Cullera
Epworth League
Epworth
Bille School
Christian Endeavor
W. G. Lagle
Iconium Church of Christ Bible School and Worship
Iconium Church of Christ hosts Bible School at 10 4 morning worship at 11 Rev W G Sayle of Moravia preaches in place of regular minister Every member urged to attend services Theme asks readers to put First Things First in life Also notes Mr and Mrs Carl Miltenberger and son of Montezuma visiting J F L Albere home on Sunday
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W. G. Sayle
Moravia
Christ
Robert Seath
Carl Miltenberger
of Montezuma
J. FL Albere
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