Swim Memories From Doc Lynch Town Farm
A rustic reminiscence on July afternoon pastimes near Mt. Union and Wellman Iowa. The author recalls six pond and creek swimming holes, from a muddy town pond to the county club pond near New London, noting diving attempts, mud baths, and childhood fears. Mentions Doc Lynch and Milton Herald as context.
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Doc Lynch
Union
Lynch
Smith Creek
Wellman
Lows
Maddy Beink
County Club
New Iondon
1934 Fall Festival Plans and Officials Named
Plans for the 1934 Morsvin Fall Festival and Farmer Institute were outlined with officers elected. Dates set are September 18 to 15, with officers President G B Johnson Vice President Frank Chambera Ladies department Mrs John Platt Secretary Bert Turner Treasurer Chester Broshar. Committees appointed include Finance J B Sneed Von Tracy and Chester Broshar Concessions U C Main and A G Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmera Institute
G. B. Johnson
Frank Chambera
John Platt
Bert, Turner
Chester Broshar
J. B. Sneed
von Tracy
U. C. Main
A. G. Broshar
Death of Former Resident Will Puttle Reported
A message received as the Union goes to press states Will Puttle, a former resident, died Tuesday in an Upland California hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday in Upland with more details expected next week.
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Will Puttle
Upland
California
Norning
Hedge College School Building Contract Let
W H Gibbons of near Hocking won the contract to build Hedge College School at 1047 dollars funded by insurance proceeds. Construction has begun after the prior winter destroyed the base of the Hedge College school.
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Hedge College School
W. H. Gibbons
Near Hocking
Hedge College
Co-Op Shipments and Local Notes From Des Moines
Co-Op shipments led by C C Jones through Mo ravia shipping association sent two loads by vestig at week and two by truck to St Is. Mr and Mrs Tom Cameron visited Tracy friends. Over 40 drunks were taken to Des Moines police station last Saturday and Sunday.
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C. C. Jones
Moravia
St. Is
Tom Cameron
Tracy
Des Moines
Edith Blair Taken By Death Tuesday
Mrs. Edith Blair died at 11 45 p m Tuesday at her parents home in Moravia aged 42 She leaves husband Ersel Blair parents A C Dowd brother Clarence and five sisters Hazel Dowd Mrs Gardner Mrs Donahoo Helen Edna all of Ottumwa Moravia and Hedrick relatives Funeral at M E church Thursday at 2 30 p m with Rev Hawkins and Rev Behrens Interment Moravia cemetery An obituary will appear next week
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Edith Blair
A. C. Dowd
Edna
Ottumwa
M. E
B. G. Hawkins
Hedrick
J. C. Behrens
Moravia
Pastors Urge Union Service Attendance At Moravis Churches
Moravis pastors call Christians to Sunday evening union services at the Christian church at eight o clock to show the world the Spirit and Mind of Christ. They urge attendance to foster unity and divine blessing, promising God’s presence and approval if believers gather in one accord. A note of a local outing follows mentioning families picnicking at Wildwood Park in Ottumwa.
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Christ
God
Churches of
Moravis
Christian Church
Turner to Speak at Iconium Homecoming Aug 5
Turner former Iowa governor and GOP candidate will give the main address at Iconium Christian and Methodist churches Homecoming on Sunday August 5 at 2 40 p m. Rev J W Zerbe says Governor Herring may address Tri County Pioneer Day on August 8 if schedules permit. The two events feature services music basket dinner and a busy afternoon program with former pastors expected to attend.
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Ban Turner
Iowa
Iconium
Turner
Iconlun
J. W. Zerbe
Icontum
Zerbe
Herring
Tri-County
Moravia Public School
Charles E.hearst
Lews State Farm Bureau
Ajl
Dan W. Turner
Dr. Hewitt
Tconium Charge
Reed's Team Gains In Softball League Race
Reed's team won two and lost one to close the week, narrowing the gap on league leader Orelup who lost one game. Beery dropped two to Reed after beating Ore lup, with standings showing Reed and Beery behind Orelup. Upcoming games listed July 19 and 20. schedules beyond July 20 unresolved as Juanita Smith and Qas Callen left for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress.
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Mone Reed
Orelup
Cry
Beury’s
Reed
Beery
Juanita Smith
Qas Callen
Chicago
Vocational Agriculture Course Added to Moravia High
Moravia High School wins federal Smith Hughes funding to add a four year vocational agriculture program with 50 percent salary reimbursement. Courses include Farm Shop, Animal Husbandry, Farm Crops, and Farm Management, plus a night school for farmers. Partnerships aim at state contests and Future Farmers of America membership.
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Smith- Hughes Vocational Agricultural Department
Moravia High School
Wm. H. Young
Geo
FP. Eckstrom
Iowa
Smith-Hughes
Young
State Board of
Iowa State College
Ames
National Organization of the Future Farmers of America
Ben Kaster Dies in Centerville After Illness
Obituary for Benjamin Franklin Kaster lifelong Apnoose County resident who died July 14 1934 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after stomach trouble. Born April 1 1882 at Main Station he married Anne Espy December 5 1902 and had eight children. Funeral at Main Station Methodist church July 16 conducted by Rev J C Behrens with interment at Main Station cemetery.
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Ben Kaster
Apnoose County
Benjamin Franklin Kaster
Robert
Belle Kaster
Main ‘Station
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Anne Espy
Treasia
Orpha
Gladys
Ruby
Forreat
Rex
Ernie
Oral
Kaster
Moravia
Easter
Robert Kasstar
Anna
Everet Miller
Dale Lower
Rockford
Galesburg
Ill
Merle Braver
Minneapolis
Minn
Forrest
Hex
Win
Jamen
Averill
Albis
Grover
Exline
Love
Main Station Methodist Church
J. C. Behrens
Main Station
Mrs Lottie Yenger Called By Death in Ottumwa
Mrs. Lottie C Yenger born March 2 1875 in Appanoose County Iowa died July 11 1984 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa aged 69 years 4 months 9 days She married Walter T Yenger January 17 1914 at Hampton Iowa She joined Miller Baptist church early in life Survived by her husband two stepsons two brothers and two sisters Funeral held July 18 at home near Blakesburg then at Moravia U B church Burial in the Mo Tevin cemetery
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W. T. Yenger
Ottumwa
Lottie C. Yenger
B. F
Sophy Coffin
Appanoose County
Iowa
St Joseph Hospital
Iewa
Walter T. Yerne
Hampton
Miller Baptist Church
Walter T. Yenger
Dwight
Dewitta Yenger
Marshal D. Cofin
Ben Davia
Rev. J
Coffin
Des Moines
Mra
Alice Sanders
Moravia
Cora E. Boyer
Ben Davis
Emily
Sarah Wilson
Mary Creech
Blakesburg
Luther Childs
Motevin Cemetery
Poultry Short Course Draws Gardners to Charles City
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner and son Marvin were in Charles City Iowa for four days visiting Mr Gardner who attended a poultry short course led by Dr Sinnbury. The subjects covered poultry diseases and sexing with a weekend at Mrs Roberts Buncheys in Kossuth county and a stop at the Grotto in West.
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Wm. Gardner
Marvin
Charles City
Iowa
Gardner
Sslinbury
Gardners
Installation Of Officers Delayed To July 22
The I O O F installation event scheduled for Tuesday night July 17 was postponed to July 22. Mr and Mrs Q D Duvall and family urged members to attend at the Wilson home in Blakenburg. R E Stoopa Bee reports.
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Tuea
Q. D. Duvall
Wilson
Blakenburg
R. E. Stoopa
Bee
A G Mason to Open Bakery in Moravia
A G Mason announced Monday plans to reopen the Mora via Bakery in Moravia within a few days. He is renovating the shop and expects to be ready once the oven is installed. Mason previously operated Moravia Bakery for several years, familiar to the community.
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A. G. Mason
Moravia
Mason
Wi Bs
Church News Sunday services and study details
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10.4 miles Birdie Main led by Superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Union services Sunday evening with Rev. W. T. Beaton preaching. Bible Study at 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Birdie Main
Christian Endeavor
W. T. Beaton
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Methodist Church sets Sunday School at 10 a m sharp with Divine Worship at 11 a m. The sermon by the pastor. Epworth League devotional at 7 p m. Union evening service at the Christian church at 8 o'clock with Rev W T Boston delivering the sermon. Thursday Bible study and prayer at 7 30 p m. W H M S meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J B Sneed's home. Queen Esthers meet at the church Tunney afternoon at 2 30. Henley worship at 9 30, Sunday School at 10 90 a m. J C Behrens pastor.
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Epworth League
Union
Christian Church
W. T. Boston
J.B. Sneed
Queen Esthers
Tunney
Henley
J. C. Behrens
Fairview
Young Peoplea
Pearl Hiner
Daca League
Ladies Aid
Monroe County
Picknic
J. W. Zerbe
United Brethren Church Union Services Schedule
The notice invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M H Johnson, Sept Morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening service moves to the Christian church at 8. A prayer meeting Thursday evening urges seeking the Lord while He is near with a call to prayer.
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H. Johnson
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Frayer
Rin
Sunday School and worship schedule notices
Weekend church event listings across Ottumwa district with multiple churches. Programs include morning worship, Dollar Day and Automobile Day, Young Peoples and Epworth League meetings, scout activities, and upcoming district events led by Rev J W Zerbe with speakers Dan W Turner and Dr Hewitt.
Moravia barber plans move after bank building sale
Charles Broshar, local barber of Moravia, was the purchaser at the sale of the Moravia State Bank building. He intends to do some improvements and redecorating before relocating his shop to the new site.
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Charles Broshar
Moravia State Bank
Day
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu Roast Bam Gravy Green Beans
Ramsey era dining note lists M. E. Friday menu items featuring roast bam with gravy and green beans, reflecting mid century home supper planning.
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M. E
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