Moravia Chautauqua Set For July 26 28
Moravia residents plan a three day Moravia Chautauqua with the Aeme Company in charge. The varied program includes lectures plays impersonations readings and musical numbers. Theodore Knox Concert Party conducts day one concerts while the Wrigleys appear day two. Evening shows feature Apple Sace and New Brooms with Harold Jubilee Singers and Frank Gordon lecture.
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Moravia
Aeme Company
Theodore Knox
Wrigley
Harold Jubilee Singers
Frank E. Gordon
Milwaukee Excursion Planned to Kansas City
The Milwaukee Railroad announces a big excursion to Kansas City on July 17 with advertising and details to follow. A one cent per mile rate will apply.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Kansas City
Church of Christ Weekly Activities Announced
Sunday School at 10 a m with Mrs. Mc Kern as superintendent. Communion at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church. Memorial meeting at the home of Mr Cora Main Thursday afternoon. Loyal Stars and Juniors plan a picnic for Loyal Sons and daughters at Elm Hollow Friday at two. Our team did not win a prize but thanks to Mr and Mrs Gideon and children for the drill.
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Mc. Kern
Cora Main
Elm Hollow
Gideon
Eastern Star Notice Regular Meeting Easton Chapter
Regular meeting of DO E 3 on Tuesday evening July 32 initiation to be conducted.
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Eastern Star
DO. E
Exhibition Train to Visit Ap Papoose County Event
The C B Q railroad and Ames cooperative advance a large educational exhibition train arriving in Ap Papoose county Friday August 6 at 4 80 p m. Led by Walter Remley and P C Taff the crew will discuss soils lime and legumes, soil fertility, drainage care and profitable farming with programs at each stop including games races and picnics. Local organizers Wm Evens Harry Mere A B Devio en Paul B Surickler C A Bailey and W H Cruickshank coordinate arrangements.
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Legume
C. B. & Q Railroad
Boca Farm, Bureau and College of Ames
Appangose County
Walter Remley
Agricultural Sons of the Railroad
P. C. Taff
Extension Service
Ames
Don E
Ap- Papoose
Seapty
Wm. Evens
Harry Mere A. B
Devioen
Paul B. Surickler
C. A. Bailey
W. H. Cruickshank
Notice Bicycle Riders in Rockford Streets
A civic notice warns riders about bicycle use and sidewalk controls in Rockford. James VanDorin and Mardi Jaan de Byaim are urged to heed the ordinance while staying with Frank Swain. The document references parental housing and temporary residence in BL.
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Jaan de Byaim
Rockford, BL
Frank Swain Hame
Man Breaks Arm After Porch Banister Gives Way
Fret Hammond was injured Wednesday when a porch banister failed as he lowered ladders from the N. J. Main property occupied by Harry Townsend. He fell ten to twelve feet, breaking his left arm below the wrist and spraining the right, with other bruises and shock.
Appreciation for Courtesy Shown to Parade Honoree Horner
The article celebrates P. K. Horner's appreciation of the parade committee as his residence on July 4th raised spirits. Horner says the parade brought joy and relief after months of hardship, noting he eats better and rests better now. Residents recall Horner waving an American flag from his front yard, affirming the group's effort as a meaningful community act.
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P. K. Horner
Hia Real
Dence
Horner
P. K
Moravia Coop Ships Six Carloads of Livestock In June
The Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped six carloads of cattle sheep and hogs during June with most sent to St Louis market. One car of hogs was sent to St Louis on Tuesday this week.
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The
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association
St. Louis
St Louis
Church of the United Brethren in Christ Service Schedule
The United Brethren in Christ church announces Sunday schedule with 10 a m Sunday School 11 25 morning worship 12 p m Junior Christian Endeavor and Jewels 7 p m Christian Endeavor 8 p m Evening Worship Wednesday Ladies Aid meeting with dinner 26c Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Bible study on Second Return of Christ Bring Bible pencil and prayer 8 30 p m Choir Rehearsal
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Christian Endeavor
Jewals
Ladies Aid
Christ
M. E. Church Announces Sunday School and Epworth League Plan
The M. E. Church will hold Sunday School and Epworth League services next Sunday with no sermon as the pastor is away. A church board meeting is set for Thursday night at the parsonage. Only four attended Tuesday evening, so postponement occurred. A regular dinner is planned Friday in the Karsel building.
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Epworth League
Karse
Standard Bearer Meeting and Dinner Notice
The Standard Bearer held a July 1 meeting at Velma and Mildred Whicker’s home with a program on The Simplicity of the Gospel Story led by Edrie Callen. Members shared hymns, a scripture reading, a play, and a mission report. refreshments featured ice cream and fried chicken dinner invitations for late July.
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Velma
Mildred Whicker
Edrie Callen
Jesus
Eddie Callen
LaPawa Idglu
Goldie Hiatt
Mary Louise Blumenstock
Pauling Evans
Mar
Moravia Hosts Another Lively Fourth of July Celebration
Moravia this Fourth of July marked another successful town celebration with excellent weather and a large, orderly crowd. The Moravia Concert Band opened events, a parade featured many floats and decorated autos, with prizes awarded for Legion entries, Spirit of America, and other entries. afternoon programs included speeches by Mayor Winslet and Hon. W. A. Hunt, amidst music and drills, all praised for reviving traditional Independence Day spirit.
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Moravia
Far Ar Near
Buainese
J. F. Albert
P. H. Morris
Legion and Amilisry
W.C. Main
Cardling Ira Boyer
Fix
Mayor Winslet
Main Station
Wesley Chapel
Christian Church Sunday School
Vir. Turley
Marie Lehreiner
Jean Shirley Alberts
Christine Main
Forrest Main
Bert Turner
Chas. Fix
Earl Boyer
W. A. Hunt
Ottumwa
Hunt
Attorney Hunt
Eli Swaim Passes Away At Mt Plennant Iowa
Eli Swaim died Friday July 1 after months of illness. Auctioneer by trade with many friends in adjoining communities. Funeral held at Unionville Baptist Church with Rev Luther Childs presiding. Burial in Taylor cemetery. Large crowd attends service showing high esteem.
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Eli Swaim
Mt. Plennant
Iowa
Swaim
Baptist Church
Unionville
Luther Childs
Ottumwa
Taylor Cemetery
Postponed Installation of Rebekah and O F Lodges
The joint installation of the Rebekah and 3. C. O. F. lodges was postponed and rescheduled for next Monday evening July 1. Jack McDonough entertained many friends at a sixth birthday party Wednesday afternoon June 29 at his parents Rolla and Mrs. McDonough home.
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Rebekah
Jack McDonough
End
Rolla McDonough
Unionville Boxing Match Highlights Local Celebration
Ted Wakefield defeated Wayne Morrison in six rounds as part of a larger Moravia celebration program. The afternoon featured races and contests with multiple winners, a loose-chicken novelty, and an auto polo display by Wanghup Moteur Co. A large evening crowd enjoyed a band concert, fireworks, and a strong sense of community.
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Ted Wakefield
Wayne Morrison
Unionville
Wakefield
Winaton Dus Wall
Win Easter
R. S Jennings
J. D. Pence
Boya
Everett Morris
Lyle Huff
Lyle Huff 2Nd, Egg Race—Stronk 1St; Glen Utley
Kenneth Cullers
Raymond Plants
Robert Pixley
Pearl Broshar
Leona Mainlet
Marjorie Morrie
Arthur Johnson
Henry Sytsma
Wanghup Moteur Co
Mike” Weatherly
Wesley Cline
Hal Wangh
Wilbur Brand
Renderer J
Moravia
Arrested for Liquor Nuisance in Moravia
Marshall Van Dotin investigated a party of five men in Moravia on Sunday evening. A quantity of booze was found in their car and they were brought before Mayor Winselor. The Washington County group posted a $50 bond to appear midweek, but as of writing they had not appeared, risking bond forfeiture and $50 added to town funds.
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Marshall van Dotin
Moravia
Winselor
Washington County
Extra Pressure Keeps Up Summer Advertising
The Moravia Union editor urges all merchants, especially in small towns, not to reduce advertising in July and August. He argues that persistent all year round ads are essential for steady customer purchases and warns against letting advertising drop as business activity rises.
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Anil
The
Moravia Union
Moravia
Front pages Flash Wide World of 1920s News Snippets
A collage of July Fourth era opinions and headlines touches on food, censorship, travel by sea, disarmament, and soaring ambitions. References include Coolidge, Mellon, Hoover, Ford, and Atlantic air travel plans, with a dash of local Des Moines names and civic events after the Fourth.
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Dirshion
Europe
Doran
Mellon
Ford
Herbert Hoover
Mrs Scott Hoskinson Passes Away in Foster Area
The death of Mrs Scott Hoskinson occurred Monday July 4 marking the loss of an oldtime Foster neighborhood resident. Burial took place at Arnold Cemetery near Brompton Tuesday afternoon. No obituary is available this week. one will be secured for a later issue.
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Scott Hoskinson
Hood
Arnold Cemetery
Brompton
Mrs J G Wilson Dies At Woodburn
Mrs J G Wilson, age 65, died at her Woodburn home on Monday July 4. A Blakesburg native, she leaves relatives and friends in the community. Funeral services were held at Woodburn Wednesday at 2 PM. An obituary will follow in a later issue.
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J. G. Wilson
Woodburn
Town
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