Local Churches Note On Picnic Plans And Services
The nine member committee met last Monday to set a Friday church basement picnic. Charles Fix preached at the Methodist church last Sunday morning, his first attempt after receiving a preaching license at the District Conference last fall. A missionary talk by Edrie Callen followed, with a remonstration by Mrs Blumenstock and Miss Irene Fix. Next Sunday’s program shifts to a new speaker in the morning and a musical recital in the evening by Miss Taylor and her Centerville pupils. The Gospel Team from Albia will lead Sunday morning services, and the W M S meets next Wednesday afternoon with officer elections and members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fix
Methodist
Westley
Edrie Callen
Mra
Red Blumenstock
Misa Irene Fix
Whissso
Mosl
Blumenstock
Mia. Taylor
Centerville
Albia
Church Events At W Fort Evans Minister Lead Services
Church of Christ W Fort with Evans as minister announces Bible School at 10 am, commenton and sermon at 11 am, Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Afternoon aid on Wednesday supported by a lunch and refreshment stand on July 4. Helpers valued, prize received for the float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ft, Evans
C. R. Kincade
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
P. macLachen
Charles Fix Delivers Sermon at Local M E Church
Charles Fix son of Rev and Mrs O J Pix spoke at the M E Church last Sunday morning. Reported favorable comments and praise suggest a bright future in ministry. He was licensed to preach at the District Conference in Moravia and is completing his second year at Town Wesleyan College preparing for his vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fix
O. J. Pix
M. E
Charles
Moravia
Town Wesleyan College
Moravia Baseball Streak Ends in 8-6 Setback at Moulton
Moravia suffered a six game winning streak with an 8 to 6 defeat at Moulton last Sunday. The game featured a tight, contested battle as Moravia took a early lead with three runs in the third inning, Moulton answering with three in the same frame to force a close finish. White’s seventh inning fly misplayed by Moravia allowed five unearned runs, winding the rally. Pitcher Downing started for Moravia, then Roan worked four innings. Moulton’s Tackleson fanned eleven Moravia hitters. The teams meet again August 1 at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
White
Downing
Roan
United Brethren Church Sunday School and Convention Update
The United Brethren Church emphasizes Sunday School tomorrow at 10 pm and Christian Endeavor at 7 pm, urging deeper grace in hearts. Pastor and wife attend the State C. E. Convention. gifts from members aid expenses. A couple completed a 4700 mile motor trip through ten western states ending in Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
H. N. Macagha
D. Winfield Thompson
Flagstaff
Anie
Colorado
Springs
Greeley
Fourth of July baseball game rained out at Moravia Unionville
The Fourth of July clash between Moravia and Unionville was halted after three and a half innings by rain. Moravia led 2 to 1 when the downpour ended play, with Unionville players Fisher and Stanley among the scoring threats and Moravia’s Toermmes pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Rein Morevia
Fisher
Stanley
H. Bailey
Mathews
Scott
Bailey
Smith
Toermmes
Moravia Truck Lien Notice and Due Payment Request
Notice from Moravia truck firm demanding overdue payment from Grant Eyerman for Shem.ad charges. Payment urged immediately to settle past due amount. Official notice directs debtor to remit funds to the stated account to avoid further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Tee
Grant Eyermun
Lovell Buys North Side Cafe In Moravia
C C Lovell becomes proprietor of the North Side Cafe in Moravia after a deal concluded Monday July 8. Possession was immediate. The cafe had been owned by Mrs Mabel Wakefield and Sons the past few months. Lovell announces the change in ownership and invites share of business. He will continue meals and short orders and provide ice cream, cold drinks, cigars for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. Lovell
Moravia
Mabel, Wakefield and
I O O F And Rebekah Lodges Install Officers
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges held a joint officer installation at the Moravia hall Tuesday evening conducted by a district installing team from Dean Iowa. About eighty attended to witness the ceremony and enjoy the refreshments. Officers installed included N G Fern Lovell Y G Eva Firkins Warden Effa Gallaher Conductor Clara Selby Chaplain Maxine Jones I S G CG N Main O G Edith Turner RS N G Ethel Gardner LS N G Lulu Fix Y G Kate Slovin LS G Gold Fellow Bert Turner N G Carl Black VG C A Turner RS N G Emmett Scott LS N G Harry Tisue RS V G R J Funkhouser LS Y G Chas Jones Warden Burdette Utterback Chaptain P S Hiatt R B 8 S W G Lagles G John Smithburg O S G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Oddfellow Hall
Moravia
Dean
Iowa
Sttend-Ance
Are Ker Ghidys Pennington
N. G
Fern Lovell
Y. G
Eva Firkins
Effa Gallaher
Clara Selby
Maxine Jones
N. Main
Edith Turner
R. S
Ethel Gardner
L. S
Lulu Fix
Kate Slovin
Bert Turner
Carl Black
A. Turner
Emmett Scott
Harry Tisue
R. J. Funkhouser
G. Chas, Jones—Warden
R. B. Pennington
Conductor Burdette Utterback
Chaptain
P. S. Hiatt
W. GC
Bivin—L
S. W. G. Lagles
G. John Smithburg
Moravian Kid Team Faces Unionville Challenge
The Moravian Kid ball team traveled to Unionville last Friday afternoon to play the local youngsters. A rain shower broke up the game with Unionville ahead 6 to 0 when play halted and the teams headed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Bo Burry
Tod
Claas Number Nine Picnic At Church Basement
Claas Number Nine hosts an annual church basement picnic this Friday evening. Supper is served at 7 30 o clock. All members are asked to bring well filled bankers per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claas Number Nine
Last Days of Pompeii to Light Des Moines Jubilee
Des Moines officials announced the diamond jubilee at the State Fair will revive the famous Last Days of Pompeii spectacle. The production, staged nightly August 23 to 29, features elaborate scenery, 200 costumed characters, and extensive pyrotechnics in front of a new $150000 amphitheatre.
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Des Moines
Psin
Pompeii
Manhatten Beach
Bulwer Lytton
Mount Vesuvius
A. R. Corey
Workmen Almost Hit By Runaway Freight Car
Foreman Jack Cowell and crew Chas Stockwell Ryman Kincade and Dan Jordan narrowly escaped serious injury when their small motor car, returning from work on the Wabash tracks south of Moravia, failed to start as a northbound freight approached. The freight boosted the car, sending it speeding toward town. Crewmember Glen Cowell made a daring jump from the engine to regain control, bringing the car to a halt with minimal damage as the runaway passed Hiattsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cowell
Chas. Stockwell
Ryman Kincade
Dan Jordan
Moravia
Hiattsville
Glen Cowell
Bethel Church Homecoming Draws 250 Attendees
WAPELLO reports Bethel Church south of town hosted a homecoming with about 250 people from nearby areas. The stone church, built in 1854, earlier welcomed visitors for a historical quarterly conference on November 18, 1854. KEOKUK notes a $30,000 Whitehouse creamery to be built soon, with Wyse Peterson of Burlington named plant manager. SHENANDOAH mentions Mid-West Lawyers On-to-London Club planning mobilization from Montreal to London. CLEAR LAKE covers a proposed national park along the upper Missouri Valley approved by four states and a national park director representative to study the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Old Stone Bethel Church
Here
The
Methodist Church
Bethel Church
Shenandoah
Montreal
U. S
Clear Lake
Missouri Valley
Northeast Town Park Association
State Conservation Board
Towa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
National Park
Will Jook
Wariness in WS Amid Clash with Buge and Itsetta
An early report notes tension in the WS region as rivals Buge and Itsetta confront the WS group. Details are sparse, but the conflict appears significant to local observers and may influence upcoming events.
Vernal Boshak to Europe With Earl May Party
Miss Vernal Boshak leaves for Shenandoah Iowa to join the Earl May KMA party on a Europe tour. They will travel by train to Montreal to sail July 11 on the Megantic to France with side trips to Switzerland and Italy, visiting a Loire Valley castle near St Georges and a French family. They plan Niagara Falls on return to the United States late in August. Lieut Jesse Stickler of Ogden recommended the castle stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vernal Boshak
Shenandoah
Iowa
Earl May
KMA
Europe
Montreal
Canada
Megantic
Iith
France
Switzerland
Italy
Niagara Falls
United States
Misa Boshak
Loire River
St. Georges
Lieut
Jesse Stickler
Ogden Town
Stickler
Moravia Chautauqua Featured at Moravia July Event
Moravia prepares for a four day Chautauqua July 26 to 29 with Acme Lyceum and Chautauqua System bringing acts including Laff That Off and Thy Patsy. The Loveless Twins Quartet Sunshine Dietrich Katherine Reddhner Artista and Mitchell Mixer Company join a family friendly lineup plus a Junior Town program for local children. Details to follow in The Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Acme Lyceum
Chautaucad
Patsy
Acme
Loveless Twins
Sunshine” Dietrich
Katherine Reddhner
Charles Mitchell
Piano Recital By Afisa Elizabeth Taylor Pupils
Pupils of Afisa Elizabeth Taylor of Centerville Iowa will present a piano program at the M E church Sunday evening July 44 at eight o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afisa
Elizabeth Taylor
Centerville
Iowa
M. E
Did You Ever Stop to Think by Edson R Waite
J F Owens of Oklahoma Gas and Electric argues that attracting farm talent hinges on bringing modern conveniences to farms. He cites electricity as a means to reduce drudgery, increase profits, and provide leisure for recreation and culture. He urges study of farm electrification challenges to extend urban benefits to rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R. Waite
J. F. Owens
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
Dycalitiee
Gas and figgur don't wix and death Hists mount
Gas and figgur cause mounting death counts amid ongoing public health concerns. Officials report rising cases and hospital admissions as communities seek guidance and resources to mitigate spread. The situation underscores the need for precautions and coordinated response from local authorities and health agencies.
Moravia Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd
A large Moravia crowd enjoyed a multi event Fourth of July celebration despite a mid day rainstorm that shortened a baseball game and cooled crowds. The parade led by the orchestra featured prize winning floats and a seven year old tractor pull. Fireworks capped the evening as attendees praised the day amid later reflections on what could have been the biggest celebration yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Lorena Albert
J Albert
Jacquelyn Wineler
Harriet Lee Main
Margaret Hiatt
Maxine Tucker
W. A. Hunt
Ottumwa
Tleiwave
Unionville
Golden Links Class Struggles With Attendance And Offering
The Golden Links Bible Class notes after a June to July period of lowSunday attendance and reduced offerings. Members report being behind in both collection and presence yet express hope that continued effort will revive contributions and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilden Links
Gulden Links
Burton Reunion Notice Promises Centerville Park Gathering
Notice states a Burton reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday July 28. Event invites former Burtons to attend and enjoy a community gathering with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Lowniua
Centerville Wark J
Sanday
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