Moravia Fourth parade photos and liquor story mix
The Moravia Onion notes photographs from the Fourth of July parade taken by a Paramount Snooze cameraman and directs readers to pages 9 through 12. It also criticizes Iowa’s state liquor commission for using a newspaperman to create goodwill, arguing that newspapers deserve payment for liquor advertising while praising volunteers and the entertainment committee for a successful celebration despite damp weather and a sparse audience.
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Moravia Onion
Paramount Snooze
Iowa State Liquor Commission
Iowa
Liquor Control Commission
Mora high school typing contest shows strong results
Mora la High School commercial department excelled in a state wide typing contest. First year class ranked seventh in accuracy and tenth in speed in its division. Advanced division team placed seventh in accuracy and fifth in speed.
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Mora’ la High School
Ifelsas
Fall Festival Plans Set After Fourth of July Success
Moravia community shifts focus from the July Fourth celebration to the Fall Festival. G B Johnson reelected president. officers named including Frank Chambe and Bert Turner. Dates likely in September with multiple committees formed and a special amplifying system committee appointed. A follow up meeting is called for Thursday evening at 7 30.
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G. B. Johnson
Festival Association
Frank Chambe
Bert Turner
Chester Broshar
Ladies Department
Merle Miller
Grace Veach
Johnson
J. B. Sneed
von Tracy
Albert Veach
U. O. Main
A. G
Broshar
H. Young
Wm Gardner
W. G. Lagle
T. R. Gardner
Fred Coltrain
J. L. Dodd
Jens Funkhouser
C. C. Jones
D. E. Bishop
Orph Kaster
John Veach
M. J. Betterly
Chas
Wohneon
Emmett Scott Booster
W. C. Bivin
M. L. Bettarly
C. A. Turner
W. H. Young
Moravia School Hand Books Ready Soon
Moravia Public School will distribute 1985-38 handbooks at noon, announced Superintendent Wm. H. Young. Printed in the Moravia Union shop, the book includes school information for current and prospective high pupils, aiming to ease the crowd.
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Moravia
Wm. H. Young
Obituary: Charles N Main 81 of Moravia Dies at Home
Charles Newton Main aged 81 a longtime Moravia resident died at his home Monday July 8 after months of declining health. Born January 23 1854 in Ripley County Indiana he moved to Iowa as a child with family and settled near Moravia. He married Sarah Jane Jones on October 11 1874 and the couple lived on a nearby farm. Uncle Charles, as he was affectionately known, spent his life in the community and was widely liked by friends. The obituary notes the death occurred in Moravia Iowa and mentions the continuation on page eight.
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Charles N. Main
Moravia
Mr. Main
Charles Newton
J. W
Sarah Thackery Main
Ripley County
Indiana
Iowa
Charles
Old Salem Church
Appanoose County
Sarah Jane Jones
Mary Jones
Day Reunion Brings Long-Lost Brothers Together
The eighth annual Day Reunion was at Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday July 7. Guests included P A Day of Miami Florida and family from Newell South Dakota Waterloo Iowa Moravia and Ottumwa. J T Day had not seen P A Day for 47 years and O K Day had not seen him in 43. The program featured Ware sisters and the Humming Birds choir with Kathaleen Day reading Whats Those Boys a Doin. Talks, dinner, and a business meeting followed.
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Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Mia
P. A. Day
Miami
Florida
Bertha Tucker
Robert
Newell
South Dakota
Mona Day
Waterloo
Iowa
J. T. Day
Moravia
O. K. Day of
A. V. Day of
Ware Sisters
Humming Birds
Misa Kathaleen Day
Amos Robinson dies at Moulton Iowa
Amos Robinson passed away at his home in Moulton Iowa on Tuesday evening July ath at 8 o'clock. Funeral services will be at the Holiness church in Moulton at 10:30 a m Thursday. He was born near Enon and lived in the Moulton area many years. He is survived by his wife and one son Virgil of Moulton, one sister Mrs Mary Winkleman of Moravia, and two brothers Charles of Chugwater Wyoming and Sherman of Henry Nebraska.
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Amos Robinson
Moulton
Iowa
Holiness Church
Mr. Robinson
Enon
Virgil
Mary Winkleman
Moravia
Charles
Chugwater
Wyo
Sherman
Henry, Neb
Salem United Church Homecoming Date Announced
The date for the Salem United Church homecoming is announced as to be announced. The complete program details will be made public at a later date.
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Salem United Church
Brompton School Reunion Set for July 14 at Eslinger Grove
The Brompton school holds its third annual reunion on Sunday July 14 at Eslinger Grove. A basket dinner will start at noon. Alumni, former teachers, and their families are urged to attend. Lulu R Tillmont, Secretary.
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Brompton School
Eslinger Grove
Lulu R. Tillmont
Tall timothy and a tall display at the Union office
Last week John Selby brought several talks to the Union office measuring 6 feet 6 inches in height, but Monday Richard Gardner raised the height to 5 feet 8 inches. Also on display in the Union office window is an exhibit describing the growth of enuta, brought to Moldavia by P. A. Day, brother of J. T. Day.
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Timothy
John Selby
Mr. Selby
Richard Gardner
Énuta
Moldavia
P. A. Day
J. T. Day
Walt
Moravia Reds sweep CCC with two thrilling wins
Moravia softball teams swept CCC of Dragonville in a Tuesday doubleheader. The Moravia Rede defeated the regular CCC team 5 to 4 in a thrilling finish, while Moravia second squad routed CCC seconds 13 to 6. A large crowd attended and another big crowd is expected Friday for Reds versus Economy Cleaners from Centerville.
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Moravia
CCC
Dragonville
Moravia Rede
All Stars
Reds
Economy Cleaners
Centerville
Moravia Reds Clash In Color League Schedule
Friday night games include Tigera vs Cubs at 7 30 and Moravia Reds against Economy Cleaners at 8 30 both from Centerville. Tuesday’s schedule lists Athletics versus Tigers at 1 30 and Cuba versus Yankees at 8 30 plus a Moravia league game Tigers v Cubs at 7 30. Reds victory over CCC boys came after a hard fought matchup.
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Tigera
Cubs
Moravia Reds
Economy Cleaners
Centerville
Atheltics
Tigers
Cuba
Yankees
Reds
CCC Boys
Death of Mrs Schoech in Blakesburg
Mrs. Schoech 58 died at her Blakesburg home Monday afternoon after a long illness bedfast for months. Funeral services will be at the Christian church Thursday at 3 pm Rev Edwards officiating. Interment in Jay cemetery. She is sister of Sam Hudgens Morning and Mrs Will Miller and Mrs Will Wood near Unionville. Another brother Tom Hudgens of Weatherford Oklahoma. Obituary to follow.
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Joe Schoeth
Blakesburg
Christian Church
Edwards
Jay Cemetery
Schoech
Sam Hudgens
Morning
Will Miller
Will Wood
Unionville
Tom Hudgens
Wetherford
Oklahoma
Moravia Masons Honor Past Masters This Week
Moravia Masonic Lodge observes past masters night Thursday with a special program. The third degree will be conferred by past masters of Antiquity Lodge. All Masons are cordialy invited to attend.
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Moravia
Co-Operative Marketing Association Announces Stock Shipment
The Co-Operative Marketing Association will ship another load of stock. On Monday July, anyone with stock to ship should list before that date. C. QO, Jones, Manager.
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Co-Operative Marketing Association
C. Qo, Jones
Mgr
Flax farming draws interest in local vicinity
A number of farmers are growing flax this year in the area. On Tuesday Neal Nash delivered a flax sheaf to the office for display. It was shipped from his farm by Pegrl iner and generated notable local interest.
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Neal Nash
Pegrliner
Moravia Fourth Celebrations Draw Big Crowds and Parades
A large crowd filled Moravia for the Fourth of July events with an evening parade, fireworks, and concerts. The Moravia Public School band opened with a marching demonstration led by Rex Firkins, followed by performances from Miss Ber sen, the Cornhuskers, and Mystic’s Dixie Betson. Parade entries featured floats, comic acts, ponies, and multiple prize races, with winners listed for each category and a strong turnout despite early rain.
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Moravia
Plana
Moravia Public School
Dixie Betson
Mystic
Hill-Billy
Albia Cornhuskers
Milwaukee Avenue
M. E. Brrch
Milwaukee Depot
M. E
Ford Truck
Gardner Hatchery
Amos and
Andy
Harsh
Trenton Wilson
Arlia Main
Harshard
Tenton Wilson
Fat
Lee Hiatt
Cody Luse
Pearl Hine
Jack McDonough
Delbert Dowd
Srd
Eugene Main
Medora Hawk
Rosemary Main
Pauline Broshar
Everett Morris
Glen VanDorin
Hebert
Johnson
Billy Main
Billy Dot
R McDonough Seriously Injured in Moravia Fireworks Accident
Rollie McDonough was badly hurt when a bomb he helped set off exploded prematurely during Moravia Fourth of July fireworks. Doctors treated a lacerated palm, broken fingers, and holes in the little finger. He will likely recover use of the hand after anti tetanus care and hospitalization.
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Moravia
Rollie McDonought
Rollie
Death of Earl Gaughenbaugh Former Appanoose Sheriff
Earl Iyon Gaughenbaugh died suddenly of a heart attack in Beardstown Illinois after a scuffle with a drunken man he had taken into custody. He served four terms as sheriff of Appanoose county and later worked as a state agent and guard at the state penitentiary at Fort Madison. Funeral services were held at Miller funeral home in Centerville.
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Earl
Red) Gaughenbaugh
Appanocose County
Beardstown
Ill
Gaughenbaugh
Appanoose County
Food Sale Saturday by Missionary Society at Scott's Store
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will hold an ice cream and food sale at Scott's store on Saturday afternoon and evening.
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The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Scott's
Two Cars Wool Shipped From Moravia Station
Two cars of wool were shipped out Tuesday from the C O Jones buying station in Moravia. Mr and Mrs Ed Hillyard of Ottumwa spent July 4th here with relatives.
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Jones
Moravia
Ed Hillyard
Ottumwa
Sunday services at Caurcne church led by Pastor Lagle
Sunday School begins at 10 a m with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m, and evening service at 8 o'clock led by Pastor W G Lagle.
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Birdie Main
Christian Endeavor
W. G. Lagle
United Brethren Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The United Brethren church lists Sunday School at 11 a.m. with M H Jhnson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Young peoples prayer group at 3 0 p.m. Special prayer service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. WMA meeting postponed from Friday July 12 to Sunday July 19. Junior Christian Endeavor Saturday at 1 45 p.m. Pastor W T Boston.
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H. Jhnson
Young Peoples Prayer Group
Christian Endeavor
Junior Christian Endeavor
W. T. Boston
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday services listed
The notice lists morning worship at 9 30 preached by J C Behrens with Sunday School at 10 30 and a morning service song by Mrs Eva Rose. Epworth League meets at 7 and evening worship at 8. Lyle Jeary is superintendent. You are invited to worship.
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Lyle Jeary
Eva Rose
Epworth League
Wesley
Iconium Circuit Sunday Services and Summer Meetings
Iconium and Fairview churches announce Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 9 45 or 11, Young Peoples, Epworth League, and Ladies Aid events through July and August. Speakers include George Teel and Ora Sufficeo, with mid week services and community days listed. If no church home, you are invited to join the services next Sunday. 4 W Zerbe, Minister.
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Iconium
Mayme Callen
Young Peoples
Young Peoples Missing
Ladies Aid
Fairview
Bert McKern
George Teel
Epworth League
Ora Sufficeo
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Young Peoples Choir
Spain
W. Zerbe
Van Dorin Reunion Set for Main Grove on July 21
The annual Van Dorin reunion will be held at the Main Grove on Sunday July 21. Frona Neff serves as secretary.
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van Dorin
Main Grove
Frona Neff
Friday Dinner Menu at M. E. House
The menu lists fried chicken with gravy, buttered new potatoes, green beans, vegetable salad, Harvard beets, bread and butter, jelly, ice cream cake, ice tea and coffee. Names and dates absent. no locations or organizations provided.
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Harvard
Afternoon program draws larger crowd with Band and fireworks
A Centerville event grew from forenoon to afternoon as a larger crowd attended a program featuring a band, free acts by Dixie Batson, the Albia Cornhuskers, a Centerville colored troupe, Hoyt Garrett, boys boxing, and softball games. Two softball games saw Centerville Thrift beat Unionville 8 to 2 and Walnut City 8 to 6. Evening events included a frog act, Sout Garrett, Ramblin’ Jack, wrestling, and a fireworks display.
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Luther Childs
Centerville
Dixie Batson
Albia Cornhuskers
Centeville
Hoyt Garrett
Moulton
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Drunkard
Satan
Hades
Thera
Hoyt
Secord Alinity
C. N. Main
Brompton
Moravia Masons
R. McDonough
Earl Iyon
Hinds
Caurcne
Church of Christ
United Brethren
Methodist Episcopal
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