Moravia and Centerville Prep for unofficial title clash
A Moravia prep column rails against calling Tuesday’s game with Centerville an official or unofficial state title match. Moravia asserts county crown claims came via county tournament wins over Mystic and Cincinnati on neutral floors. Centerville did not enter the county tourney, but hosts Moravia Wednesday night, while Moravia fans endure a prior loss and columnists debate legitimacy.
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Moravia
Mystic
Cincinnati
Centerville
Was You Here Sharlie Cheating in Moravia Cribbage Tale
Moravia player Broshar and partner reportedly played a four hand game in which they completed two laps around a 120 hole cribbage board in three hands, a feat deemed unbelievable by locals and likened to a Believe It or Not moment.
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Centerville
Moravia
Ripley's
Surprise Dinner Honors Cham bers Fortieth Anniversary
Twenty two relatives and friends surprised Mo and Mrs J F Chambers with a turkey dinner Sunday noon at the Chambers farm home three miles south of Moravia in honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary to be observed Thursday. Attendants included Mildred Chambers and Gerald Hunter, John L Chambers, John S Chambers, R L Ballew and families, Grover Long, Theo Miller and Francis Miller. A large pink and white cake decorated the anniversary table.
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J. F. Chambers
Large Crowds Attend Evangelistic Meetings at United Brethren
Crowds gather nightly at United Brethren church for revival services led by the Van Gundys Evangelistic party with Violet and Van Gundy and Dr. Frost alternating in delivering messages. The Van Gundys also feature special songs each evening, drawing more interest than recent revivals. Read more in church news.
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United Brthron Church
van Gunsdy
Violet
van Gursdy
Dr. Frost
Meassgea
van Gundys
United Brethren Church News
Do You Remember five years ago in Moravia Union
A Moravia Union reminiscence from January 28, 1928 recalls the Co-Op Marketing Association year 1027 hog prices averaging 9.23, with earlier years at 11.52 11.12 and 6.83. A smallpox quarantine sign near the Nash home was removed and a garprige party crowned Mrs Jasper Coffin's birthday with many attendees.
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Moravia Union
Co-Op Marketing Association
W. PF. Horner
Jasper Coffin
Fred Hiatt
Will Mergen
Emma Wood
Kiva Mathews
Robt, Tarr
C. M. McPatridge
Cecil Coulson
William Horner
A Tale Of Installment Purchases And Quick Weddings
An odd shopping scene unfolds as a woman pays the final 1.60 installment on a baby buggy and reveals the baby is about to marry the next day. The report then shifts to arts and academia, noting Deems Taylor’s opera on American history and Columbia University’s break with technocracy figures amid a broader critique.
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John Canning Jr
Tommorrow
Deems Taylor
Wrights Celebrate 57th Marriage Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Wright marked their 57th wedding anniversary, first tied January 20, 1876. The quiet celebration in Centerville included son R E Wright and spouse, with Moravia residents P S Hintt joining for dinner. Distant relatives from Rockford and Centerville were unable to attend, and the couple has four grandchildren. they lived near Moravia after marriage, later moving to Moravia.
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James Wright
R. E
Centerville
Hintt
Moravia
Hiatt
Wright
O. O. Main
Rockford
Alica Vincant
Appanoose County
Emma Scott
John Scott
John Wright
Scott School
Opera House Announces 1908 Season Attractions
The opera house revealed main attractions for the 1908 season including Ole Swatson Under the Harvest Moon A Prince of Sweden and Wyoming. The Moravia veterans' daughters served a free dinner to soldiers wives and widows during the installation of officers of Samuel Sumner Post 398.
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Opera House
Ole Swatson
Sweden
Wyoming
Veterona
Moravia
Samuel Sumner
Milwaukee may relocate tracks near Moravia and Brampton
Surveyors for the Milwaukee road revived discussions of placing tracks between Moravia and Brampton, running east from Moravia toward Brampton to avoid two high bridges and a grade. The plan could require a large labor force and a notable fill near one point, but its start date remains uncertain. Local interest surged in Moravia and vicinity as officials consider the project. Miss Lera Behrens visited Mt. Pleasant with Rev. and Mrs. J Behrens after caring for her grandmother.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Moravia
Blakesburg
Brampton
Milwaukee Road
Hart
Foster
Ias
Milwaukee
Lera Behrens
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. J
Behrens
Sailors Speak On Cities And Navy Life In A Casual Letter
A sailor reflects on civilian questions about sailors and city life. He notes sailors are travelers, open about likes and dislikes, and that the Navy sparks mixed feelings. He contrasts Northern and Southern California towns, praises New York Washington San Francisco and Los Angeles harbors, and admires Pacific Northwest hospitality and scenery.
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U. S. Naval
Navy
Eailor
Seat of the Government
Union Station
San Francisco
Bay
Los Angeles
Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Death of Mrs. McKern in Moravia commemorated
Carrie Catherine Van Dorin daughter of Willis and Betsy Van Dorin born May 40 1888 in Tams county. She died January 21 1983 at 6 20 am in Moravia at age 74 8 11 after 81 years in Moravia. Survived by husband Perry Theodore McKern married 1876 Mount Pleasant Henry county Iowa six children 20 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren three siblings and many relatives. Funeral January 22 1983 at Moravia Church of Christ. interment Salem cemetery.
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Carrie Catherine van Dorin
Willis
Betsy van Dorin
Tams County
Jesus
Moravia
Perry Theodore McKern
Mount Pleasant
Henry County
Iowa
Lenna Wailes
Clyde
Bert
Fannie Gunion
Noblesville
Tind
Ellen Yorgas
Dvn
Kate
Church of Christ
Frank Swaim Hurt in Sow Ringing Tilt
Frank Swaim injures his foot during a hog ring tossing match with Earl McDonough. The sow charged, cornering Swaim and stepping on his foot, bruising it badly as the crowd watched in amusement.
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Frank Swaim
Hogs
Earl McDonough
Frank
Queen Esthers Hold January Meeting at Purvis Home
The Queen Esthers met last Thursday at Thelma Purvis’s home with twelve members. A short program featured songs, a prayer, and a lesson from Indian Americans by Alice Cox. Afterward, games and refreshments followed. J D Minnes and Rev Behrena traveled to Kirksville to see A B Jordan, whose condition remained the same. Pearl Kelsey won in Des Moines to attend the Iowa Farm Bureau convention as voting delegate from Appsnoose County.
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Queen Esthers
Thelma Purvis
Jesus
Madge Duvall
Theesson
Alice Cox
J. D. Minnes
Rev. Behrena
Kirksville, Mo
A. B. Jordan
Pearl Kelsey
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau, Federation
Kelsey
Appsnoose County
Greyhounds Triumph in Close Win Over Cincinnati Five
Moravia's Greyhounds remain undefeated in the Wabonsie Conference after a 24 to 22 triumph on Cincinnati’s floor. Reed’s late shots and McCrory’s basket sealed a one point lead with ten seconds left, Easter adding a free throw. Cincinnati’s girls defeated Moravia 41 to 14. Centerville beat Moravia 25 to 19 as Moravia’s boys tire late. Blakesburg teams visit Friday for a double header while Centerville girls edged Des Moines Bankers Life 26 to 20 in a prelim.
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Wabonsie
Cincinnati Five
Greyhounds
Cincinnati
Wood
Morris
Moravia
Cincinati
Util
Reed
Ciney
McCrory
Easter
Centerville
Underwood
Gardner
Moravia Boys
Centerville High
Bankers Life
Des Moines
Blakesburg
Voss Hiatt Advances to Kansas City Star Crew Manager
Voss Hiatt from Ironton Missouri has been promoted to crew manager at the Kansas City Star after three years with the company. The move places him in charge of a twelve man crew. Mrs Hiatt plans to join him in about two weeks.
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Voss Hiatt
Ironton
Kansas Ciy Star
My. Hiatt
Mra. Hitt
M E Friday Dinner Menu and Local Church Notices
The Mildred E Friday supper menu features Southern Baked Ham mashed potatoes brown gravy French peas scalloped corn hot biscuits butter pickles and coffee. The 20th Century Club met at Mrs Ear Brain's residence with ten members present guest Mrs Freeman Weidman of Wells Minnesota. Social at Moravia February 9 invites Iconium charge youths Fairview Sunday School 6 45 am Paul Boyer Supt. Morning worship 3 45 pm Young Peoples Choir Hilton Sunday School 10 am Lewis Rouse Supt Morning Worship 11 am Ipworth League 7 30 pm Miss Adriene Williams reader services after league. Community night Friday February 13 with church services and Farm Bureau program. If no church home visit one of these churches Minister J W Zech.
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20Th Century Club
Ear Brain
Freeman Weidman
Wells, Minn
Sovial
Moravia
Young People
Iconium
Fairview
Paul Boyer
Young Peoples
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Young
Fine Farm Bureau
Van Gundy Evangelistic Meetings Draw Crowds
The Van Gundy party fills the church with extra chairs as nightly services inspire, convict and uplift attendees. Violet and Jack lead song, with D D Frost speaking on the second coming and other topics through Tuesday, with daily prayer and Bible study sessions.
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van Gundy
Violet
Jack
Rey
Jack Frost
D. D
Violet van Gundy
Gad
Dr. Frost
Heaven
Jack Gundy
Church Notices Sunday Schedule and Revival Plans
M E Church outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m with G C Cullers as superintendent Divine Worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Early dismissal for evangelistic meetings at United Brethren church No evening service Official board meets in the prayer room at 7 o clock Wednesday Please attend revival services Wealey Sunday School at 10 30 a m Preaching at 9 30 a m Pastor 3 C Behrens
Iconium Church of Christ Worship and Bible School Notice
The Iconium Church of Christ advertises Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Divine Communion at 11, evening service at 7 40 with special choir music. The pastor, Robert Seath, invites all to join and keep cheise in their hearts.
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Christian Endeavor—du P
Iconium Church OF Christ
Bible School
Robert Seath
Community Club Activities and Meetings This Weekend
Ottumwa area events include Sunday School at 10 am with Ralph Turner as superintendent. Boy Scouts meet Saturday at 7 30 pm, same time as Girl Scouts. Farm Bureau offers a Thursday evening program. Ladies Aid presents a Friday evening play with music. Epworth League activities on January 27 and 28. Fourth Annual Appana County Older Boys and Girls event in Moulton on February 4. Fourth Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet in Keonium on February 10. Appaloose County Epworth League.
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Iconium
Ralph Turner
Farm Bureau
Ladies Aid
Ottumwa
Epworth League
Moulton
Keonium
Appaloose
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Chariton
Hollywood
Karen Morley
Keren
Sharlie
Chambers
Morayin Union
Bush
Dr. Lynch
Geo. B. Johnson
Coluumbia University
Mr. Scott
Technocracy
Wes Sam B
Sarah
Wrights
Francis Firkine
U. S. Navy
McKern
Thes
Homer Utterback
Moravia Church of Chinst
Salem Cemetery
Esthers
Kansas City Star
M. E
J. W. Zecbe
Church News
United Brethren Church
M. E. Church Notes
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