Moravia Echoes with Fourth of July Celebrations and Visitors
Moravia and surrounding towns buzzed with Fourth of July festivities and ongoing visits. Residents from Ottumwa, Centerville, Des Moines, Des Moines, Albia, Fairfield, and Kansas City, Missouri, joined locals at homes and celebrations. An influx of relatives, friends, and travelers gathered for dinners, hospital updates, and weekend getaways while noting births, deaths, and travel plans across several communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Burton
Richland
Iowa
Wilhelm Blumenstock
Hibbing
Minn
Mary Johnson
Abingdon
Ill
J. W. Halden
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Ilinois
Jan Wright
B. Murdy
Albia
Vern Newcomb
Kansas City
Leonard Palmer
Neal Nash
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
Raymond Plants
Bill Wakefield
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Etta Runchey
Icy
Florence Rose
Delta
John Fontinel
Moravia
Mra
Herschel Albert
Farmington, Ii
Queata
J. W. Albert
F. H. Coulson
Iowa City
Keith Reich
Des Moines
Francis Reich
Ortonville
F. A. Reich
T. W. Mesenger
Donald
Dickens
H. K
H. K. Smith
Lester Jones
Nellie
Vess Hiatt
Louisville
C. E. Tucker
Bobby
Newell, S. D
Tucker
Centerville
Frank Selby
Stella Carter
T. R. Gardner
Tudianola
J. F. Albert
Jean Shirley
Jimmie
Ottumwa
James Reich
Charles Reich
Muscatine
Donald Reich
Cedar Rapids
Stella Reich
Mire
H. Kaldenburg
Marion
My. l
Wesley Smith
Laredo
Helen Garretson
Earl Wayland
Lloyd
Ernest Ploog
Ernest Little
Davenport
U. S. Mangle
Grant Everman
Frank, Vesch
Paul Phillips
Moline
John Veach
Clair Broshar
Waterloo
H. G. Broshar
Emmett Scott
Marie Callen
Ralph Freeman
Creston
Family Visit Ends After Week of Travel
And Mrs Delmar Maaman and Bob of Des Moines with several relatives from Centerville Rocks ford NL and others spent a week with the Lyman Main and J. M. Wright families. Mrs O C Main and Dwight Glick left for Rockford following a months stay prompted by the illness of Mrs J M Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Maaman
Bob
Des Moines
Fay Massman
Paul
Violet
Centerville
Elsia Clester
Melvin Main
Gon. Terry
O. C. Main
Rocksford
Lyman Main
J. M. Wright
Dwight Glick
Rockford
Dwight
H. EB. Glick
CarcPresbyterian Bible School and Evening Meetings
CarcHeS Bible School at 10 2. am. Communion, sermon by Evangel ist L. L. Chamness at 11 a. m. Sermon at 8 p. m. Baptismal service afternoon or evening. Meetings each evening this week with special novelty music, rug pic tures, chalk talks, candles that ex tinguish themselves, Meetings closing Sunday night. W J. HASTIE, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
L. L. Chamness
W J. Hastie
Methodist Episcopal Moravia Sunday Schedule
The Moravia church announces Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7:00 p.m. Preaching service to follow. Wealey Chapel holds morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. CHAS L ELLIS is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Epworth League
Wealey
Chas. L. Ellis
United Brethren church weekly schedule and notices
United Brethren Sunday School at 10 a m Worship service at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m There will be no evening preaching service due to evangelistic meetings Junior C E meets Saturday at 130 p m Missionary Society meets Friday at 230 p m at Mrs Eva Main home Mrs John Callen is leader Guild meets Monday evening July 12 with Deloris and Harriett Lee Main F C Scott pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callen
H. A. Smith
Dorothea Belle
William
Mitchellville
Laws
Milo Shaffer
Ray Imond
Dick Morrison
Dorothy
Clara Renner
Chicago
Ill
Bert Luse
Walter Rogers
Peoria
Kate Rogers
Gay Harrison
Fremont
John Krider
Melissa Shockley
Lineville
L. B. Saums
Udell
Charles, Clark
Centerville
Cora Weatherly
W. P. Davis
Ralph Davis
Harold Mason
Carnet Brown
Lloyd McCrory
Ed Eaton
Sarah Teyye
Naomi McCrory
Otumwa
Roe McCrory
Hear Hilton
Frank Wilson
James
Clara Weidman
Raymond Charity
Mystic
Mra
Edd Pabst
Berryville
Ark
Lloyd Phyllis
Moline
Dennis Homerin
Albia
Ralph Freeman
Creston
Hayes Winsler
Memphis
Rosemary
Roberta Main
Freman Weidman
Lanesboro
Minn
Elmer Charity
Cantril
Moravia
Weidman
Kathryn Pennington
Des Moines
R. R. Pennington
Doris
Pennington
Clifford Boyer
University of Iowa
Boyer
Urbana
Towa
Sanborn
Iowa
Betty
Tenn
J. A. Winsler
Omaha
Nebr
Winsler
C. A. Woodcock
Nora Nichols
Walden Johnson
Elmer Woodcock
Melvin Woodcock
Kenneth Petanick
FE. R. Easter
Iowa City
Davenport
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Clear Lake
Ventura
Higley
Ray Swalla
Laralea
Dex Moines
Webb Zahbaiser
Oskaloosa
Lewis Rouse
Ted Wilson
F. H. Coulson
Chas, Johnson
Jer Swalla
Hes Freeman
Kenneth Petznick
Elmer Geis
John Francis
Mary Agnes
Leo Kaster
Sheridan
E. R. Kastery
Rey Gilliland
Henry Clark
Norman Firkins
Vallejo
Calif
Geo. Firkins
Issac
Naval Base
Chas. Pabst
Rose Swenton
Desic Hedger
Holliday
N. D
Clare Masemaen
Leonium
Tom Massnan
Plato
Lloyd Masemen
Helen
Lavers
Gorden
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Missionary Society
Eva Main
Guild
Deloris
Harriett Lee Main
F. C. Scott
Sunday School and Worship Schedule for Local Churches
Iconium Circuit Fairview Sunday School opens at 9 a m with Pearl Hiner as superintendent and morning worship at 9 46. A reception for new members will occur during this service. Hilton Sunday School begins at 10 a m with Ralph Spencer as superintendent and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 8 p m joins with the Bo wor League. Tconium Sunday School at 9 p m led by Wayne Thompson with parsonage contact. J W STINE pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Pearl Hiner
Hilton
Ralph Spencer
Bowor League
Tconium
Wayne Thompson
J. W. Stine
Grasshopper Menace urges early poisoned bran control
The Grasshopper Menace explains that millions of grasshoppers hatched in meadows threaten hay and grain while corn damage remains minimal. It urges timely, morning spreading of moist poisoned bran at four pounds per acre, with precautions to protect livestock and multiple applications in hot, dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Perkins
Definition of British subject under English law
The article explains that a person born within the realm or born abroad to a father who was a British subject at birth and whose paternal grandfather was born within the monarchy is considered a naturalborn British subject. It cites London Reviewers Magazine noting birth in England or Scotland makes no difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doominiong
Persno
London Rzawers
Burs
England
Scotland
Iowa State Fair Adds Double Entertainment Program
Iowa State Fair unveils a two week lineup with nearly double prior attractions. The Midwestern premiere of Parade of Stars from Chicago, a 175 plus cast, 120 by 80 foot stage, and five set changes headlines the second week starting Aug 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Stara
Chicago
Lumber Hall Ballet
Des Moines
Midwest
A. R. Cory
Birds and Plants Live Off Fortunate Neighbor
A historic note describes the akua robber gull preying on other gulls off northern seas and in Scotland, then explains parasitic plants such as mistletoe ivy and the dodder. It notes the border once fought for sustenance and later plants became dependent on hosts, forming shiftless parasitic flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tit-Bits
Scotland
Furze Commons
Leichner Father of Grease Paint Noted by Philadelphia Inquirer
A Philadelphia Inquirer writer extols Johann Ludwig Leichner as the father of grease paint noting its superiority over dry powder for actors. The piece traces makeup from ancient Egypt to Roman and Tudor practices, then Puritan suppression of artificial adornment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Ludwig Leichner
Philadelphia Inquirer
Leichner
Cleopaire
Constipation Relief Story From Druggist Adverts
A letter-style testimonial claims thirty years of stubborn constipation with severe bloating headaches and back pains improved instantly by Adlerike. The note credits Mr. Mabel Scholi and C A Vesch, a druggist, with the remedy and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerike
Mabel Scholi
C. A. Vesch
Cedar Falls Bible Conference Opens July 25
Nine prominent religious and educational leaders head the sixteenth Cedar Falls Interdenominational Bible conference in Cedar Falls Iowa from July 26 to August 1. Bishops Praetorius and Shaw lead talks with Mrs. E Stanley Jones delivering three Missionary Day addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Charles Durden
Omaha
Neb
Northern Baptist Convention
Earl E. Harper
Simpson College
Indianola
Europe
Misa Ethel Hub
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Riverview Park
Relatives Celebrate Mrs. Thompson Birthday Anniversary
A group of relatives spent July 4 at the L. D. Thompson home to celebrate Mrs. Thompson’s birthday anniversary. A noon chicken dinner, then ice cream and cake in the afternoon, with 30 people attending including Mr. and Mrs. Obe Burns and several Burns families, Florence Underwood and daughters, Dayne Taylor and others from Roland Town, Ottumwa, Bloomfield, Moravia, and the Thompson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Ottumwa
Chas. Grinstead
Bloomfield
Thompson
Van Dorins Celebrate Fourth of July at W H VanDorin Home
The Van Dorins gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Fourth of July at the W H VanDorin residence. Eleven gallons of ice cream were made and eaten along with several cakes and cookies. Uncle W T and Aunt Ange supplied most of the ice and enjoyed the day with the younger generation as they set off firecrackers and played games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanDorins
W. H. VanDorin
W. T
Ange
A. C. VanDorin
W. T. VanDorin
Freddie
J. T. VanDorin
Leo
J. C. Lockman and Sons
Floyd McFall
Jerry
Dorin Wailes
Elahvonne
Fred VanDorin
Carl Bettis
Russell Hindman
Faber
Future Farmers Judging School Meeting Noted
The third meeting of the Jersey Judging School will be held on July 16. FFA members are reminded of an ice cream stand event Saturday night. Members registering sheep must obtain proper veterinary numbers and submit them to Mr Perkins for the breeders association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersay
Perkins
Breeders Association
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Allen Boller
Atlantic
W. F. Horner
Betty Bane
Chas. Coffin
Rosalie Lovell
Chas, Coffin
Rollie Wright
Mary Lower
Sioux Falls
S. D
Thomas Laws
Charles
John Laws
G. B. Johnson
J. E. Sharp
Staley
Janet Wilson
Gua Main
Edd Hilliard
Fairfield
Hicks Pabst
H. H. Pabst
Ella Funkhouser
Cora Purvis
Atlanta
E. L. Main
F. C. Gearhart
Freida
P. D. Schreiner
Fanchen Wirslet
Keosauqua
Clyde L. Erskine
Cathcart
Paul Broshar
Mary Zerbe
Cleo Barnes
J. W. Zerbe
Eddyville
Ray McCloud
Pearl Smithburg
John Smithburg
Hugo Johnson
Kansan City
Kenneth Barghahn
E. F. Oehler
J.C. Wilson
Kermit Rose
Carol
Lementine Tucker
Dwight Weatherly
Corning
Dayne Taylor
Roland
H. G. Broshar & Son
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
United Brethren
Iconium
Grasshopper
Iowa State Fair
Mrs. Thompson
van Dorins
Chet Brosh
Turner & Son
Colgate
Veach Drug Store
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