Moravia Union reminiscences of old crimes and local tales
Looking Back recalls 25 years ago matching Souilla against Moravia Reds with one run losses and a July 4th 9 to 8 game. mentions Mayor Oehler tossing first ball, Junkin hanging in Ottumwa, and the Villisea axe murders. It weaves in a wedding spoof, local lore, and a nostalgic stroll through Moravia’s past.
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Moravia Union
Moravia Reds
Souilla
Reds
Lovilla
Mystic
Gus Oehler
Junkin
Ottumwa
Toom
Appanoose County
Moravian
J. E. Sharp
Mia Beats Tick Ridge in Softball
Moravia softball team traveled to Tick Ridge Sunday and routed the opponent 10 to 1. Pitcher John Lawa and catcher Ernest Underwod starred for Moravia in a decisive win.
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Mia
Moravia
Tick Ridge
John Lawa
Ernest Underwod
Iconium Plans Homecoming and Pioneer Day Festivities
Iconium advances plans for the annual Community Homecoming on Sunday August 4 at Iconium Christian church and Tri County Pioneer Day on Monday August 5. Committees for meals, program and rounds are named, with leaders from local churches and civic groups. The Pioneer Day features include bands from Moravia Public School and notable officials including Ray Murray and Charles Argo. A fuller schedule will be released next week.
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Iconium
J. W. Zerbe
Iconium Christian Church
Haver Free
Vern Turner
McCord
Methodist Church
Charles Ellis
Harry Brown
Algin Derby
The
Christian Church
Fred Tarr
Bert Nash
Leslie Derby
W.E. Kelsay
Bert ‘Nash
Leonard Perry
Dan W. Turner
Teonium
Myatle
Tri-County
Teonam
Appanoose County
Monroe
Counties
Charles Argo
H. G. Argo
del Hellyer
Robert Jennings
Royal Holbrook
Charles &. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau
Ray Murray
Iowa
Moravia Public
Moravia
Music Program at United Brethren Church Sunday Morning
Guy Ordway an instructor at York College York Nebr and two students Misses Berniece Strickler and Janice Brown will present a program at the United Brethren church Sunday morning featuring violin xylarimba and piano A free will offering will be taken to defray expenses all welcome
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Guy Ordway
York College
York
Nebr
Berniece Strickler
Janice Brown
United Brethren Church
Rain and Wind Strike Moravia and Vicinity
After a three week dry spell Moravia and nearby areas received multiple rains this week. The first shower fell Saturday afternoon, about 2 pm, with nearly half an inch. A Sunday storm brought strong winds and two or more inches of water, blowing down small trees and breaking limbs. Gardens were flattened and crops damaged, with oats hit hardest. Lightning caused some damage. Additional rain fell in Moravia Tuesday night.
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Moravia
Iconinum
Batting Averages For Moravia Reds Players Revealed
The Moravia Reds batting averages are presented from last week’s score book with games played and at bats. The Union notes possible errors and explains that bases on balls and sacrifice hits are not counted in at bats.
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Moravia Reds
Moravia League
Union
Birthday Gathering Honoring Mrs McCoy Draws Many Guests
A Sunday afternoon birthday event at Mr. and Mrs. M. R. McCoy’s home gathered friends and relatives for socializing on the lawn. Ice cream and cake were served to a long list of attendees including Amelia Haller D. M. Wekins T. J. Watking Mary D. J. and Robert, Madge Wilson and Theresa, Carl Johnson and family, A Lewis and daughter Betty, Arthur Lewis of Des Moines, and many others from nearby towns and states.
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M. R. McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
Amelia Haller
D. M. Wetkins
T. J. Watking
Mary
D. J
Robert
Madge Wilson
Theresa
Carl Johnon
Esse
A. Lewis
Betty
Arthur Lewis
Des Moines
Doria
Burnsides
Long Beach
Calif
Kendall Roberts
Ouceola
Dean Hunt
Prairie du Chone
Wis
Begsie Donovan
Wm. Seaole
J. J. Wem
Frank Lathan
Gene
B. Barker
Harold Hudgens
Vivientana Richard
Cecil Percel
Duane
Nadine
Richard Allen
Jeraldine
Mark
Junior
Wayne
V. Anderson
W. T. Smith
Prospective Mora High School Pupils Seek Work Aid
Superintendent Wm H Young reports many Mora New York pupils hope to find local work for board and room so they can attend Moravia High School. He notes renewed interest and better enrollment prospects, urging residents to offer assistance and contact him soon.
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Moravia
Young
Supt
Supt. Young
Death of South Dakota former governor Samuel H. Elrod
Samuel Harrison Elrod 79 of Clark South Dakota, former governor, died July 13 after emergency surgery and a stroke following a July 4 operation. Indiana born, he moved to South Dakota at 26, held roles as probate judge postmaster Indian disbursing agent and Clark county attorney, served one term as governor in 1904.
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Samuel H
Clark
E. F. Tucker
Histonville
Elrod
Watertown
S. D
Indiana
South Dakota
Clark County
Congress
Samuel Harrison Elrod
Dinner at C. C. Smiths Compliments Daughter
A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Smith in compliment to their daughter Dorothy Smith of Upland California. Numerous guests from Albia Centerville Morling Harris Mystic Lanesboro and other towns attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Art Hal Mr. and Mrs. Gail Hinton and daughters Vivian Ruth and Mary Alice.
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C. C. Smith
Herb Dren
Dorothy
Upland
Art Hal
Doris
Arthur
Cy Hall
Gail Hinton
Vivian
Ruth
Mary Alice
Albia
Freeman Weidman
Lanesboro
Minn
Mra
Helped J. W. Halden Celebrate Sunday Guests
Sunday guests at the Mr and Mrs Halden home included Maudetta Helden of Chariton and others. the text records social visiting and family names in a brief domestic notice.
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J. W. Halden
Mra
F Beers
A and
V Helden End Daughtr
Maudetta
Chariton
21 Stalks of Oats From One Seed Displayed
Fred Hammond in Moravia displays a single oat seed producing 21 stalks growing from one seed. The unusual verdant growth is shown in the Union office show window for public viewing.
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Fred Hammond
Fred
Moravia
Union
Important Festival Meeting Thursday
G. B. Johnson, president, announces a meeting of all Fall Festival committees this Thursday evening, July 25. He urges strong attendance and requests early arrival so work can be completed by 8 30.
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G. B. Johnson
Van Dorin Reunion Draws 117 Attendees at Main Grove
The annual Van Dorin reunion gathered 117 relatives and friends at Main Grove on Sunday July 21. A noon dinner followed by games and a short program filled the afternoon. Officers were elected for next year and the gathering planned for Wildwood Park Ottumwa.
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van Dorin
Main Grove
Mra
Mary Cleater
Otto Pearson
Velma Huff
Dorin Wailea
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Burton and Pence Reunions Set for Sunday Gatherings
The Burton reunion will be held in City Park at Centerville on Sunday July 28. The Pence family reunion is planned for Main Grove south of Moravia on Sunday August Ath. Funeral services for former parishioner Mrs. McBride were conducted at Agency by Rev. J. C. Behrens Sunday afternoon. Ruth and Lera Behens visited their father in Ottumwa before going home to Ed Anderson’s. Mr and Mrs Von Tracy and Billy and George left Sunday for California to visit relatives, joined by Tracy’s sister from Chillicothe, io.
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Burton
Centerville
Lulu V. Burton
Pence
Moravia
Agency
J. C. Behrens
McBride
Ruth
Lera Behens
Ottumwa
Ed Anderson
California
Mrs
von Tracy
Song
Billy
George
Ae Tracy
Chillicothe
Stop & Shop vs Reds Ends in Lopsided Moravia Victory
The Centerville softball game last Friday night left the Moravia Reds with an 11 to 0 win over Stop and Shop. Hurler Paul Underwood led Moravia and the Reds extended their streak as the John Morrell office team of Ottumwa prepares to visit Thursday evening. Not much is known about the visitors.
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Centerville
Stop & Shop
Paul Underwood
Moravia Reds
Reds
John Morrell
Ottumwa
Softball Schedule for July games
Schedule lists matchups across four days. July 25 features F F A at 7:30 and Moravia Reds versus Morrell of Ottumwa at 8:30. July 26 shows Tigers against Yanks at 7:30 and Athletics versus Cubs at 8:30. July 30 closes with Athletics versus Yanks at 7:30 and Tigers versus Cuba at 8:30.
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Moravia Reds
Morrell Office
Ottumwa
Tigers
Yanks
Athletics
Cubs
Cuba
Moravia and Centerville clash in weather disrupted league night
United Brethren Sunday School at 10 a m and a York College trio in concert at 11 mark a Moravia church night. Moravia High School classmates attend games while Stop & Shop shows faltering pitching. Reds offense shines though and Moravia leads by three in first, seven in fifth as weather cancels Tuesday games and Friday schedule looms.
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Ottumwn
Ae Spire
Moravia
Cael Beco
Ris
Ninang
Moravia High School
FFA
Centerville
Stop & Shop Boys
Underwood
Sunday School and Worship Services at Local Church
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening service at 8 o'clock. Rev Evans to conduct both services. W G Lagle pastor.
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Birdie Main
Christian Endeavor
Rev. Evans
W. G. Lagle
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Schedule and Services
The Methodist Episcopal church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Lyle Beery as superintendent. Special music for the young, with a sermon for children by the pastor. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 8. Wesley morning worship at 9:80, Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Pastor J. C. Behrens.
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Lyle ‘Beery
Epworth League
Wesley
J. C. Behrens
Sunday church schedule and meetings at Iconium Fairview and nearby groups
The schedule lists Iconium Circuit Teonium Sunday School at 10 p m with Miss Mayme Callen as superintendent and Rev G W Lawson preaching at the Christian church followed by a Young Peoples meeting and a second sermon after the meeting. Ladies Aid gatherings Thursday and a Thursday prayer meeting. Fairview Sunday School at 9 p m with Mia Bert McKern superintendent and a 9 45 am worship with Young Peoples choir Epworth League Tuesday evening. The Myatic A B String Band concert Tuesday after League. Ladies Aid monthly Sunday School at 10 am Lewis Rouse Sept Morning worship at 11 Young Epworth League 7 30 pm with services after. Friday prayer meeting at 8 o’clock. Community night Friday August 3 with church events and Farm Bureau program in the Community Hall. J W Zerbe minister.
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Teonium
Mayme Callen
G. W. Lawson
Christian Church
Young Peoples
Rev. Lawson
Ladies Aid
Fairview
Mia
Bert McKern
Supt
Young Peoples Choir
Epworth League
Myatic A. B
Ladies Aid Oe
Hiriday
Ton
Lewis Rouse
Church Land Farm Bureau
J. W. Zerbe
Nursery School To Close This Friday
The Moravia Public School nursery program funded federally will end this Friday July 26. Reopening in fall uncertain though expected. Miss Mary Zerbe taught the program and Misal Cera Behreng managed meals. Zerbe asks that dishes and materials for children be removed before August 1.
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Moravia
Mary Zerbe
Misal Cera Behreng
Miss Zerbe
W. M. A. Met With Mrs Louise Jones
The W M A of United Brethren church met at Mrs Louisa Jones home last Friday afternoon with thirteen members and a few visitors. A lesson titled Christ Our Companion Opening to Us the Scriptures was led by Mrs Ruby Dille. Plans were made for an August picnic at the Dille home. A social hour followed with homemade ice cream and cake served by the hostess and her daughter Wands.
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The
United Brethren Church
Louisa Jones
Christ
Ruby Dille
Dille
Wands
Hostess to Past Matrons Club Hosts July Meeting
Mrs Maury Johnson hosted the Past Matrons club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering included social time and refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs H H Pabst.
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Maury Johnson
H. H. Pabst
Mystic Physician Dr Harris Dies After Brief Illness
Dr W M Harris twenty year physician in Mystic died Wednesday afternoon at his home after a brief apoplexy illness. He was 48 years 9 months and days old. Widely known in Mystic and west of town around Iconium. Funeral held Friday morning on the lawn at his home and he was buried in Highland cemetery Mystic.
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W. M. Harris
Mystic
Harris
Moravia
Iconium
Highland Cemetery
Six Oclock Dinner For James Nash Birthday
James Nash hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday evening at his home to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Guests included Erneating Stauber Carl Bivin Maxine Duvall Easter Dorothy McKern Elbert Perry Evelyn Stauber and Mr and Mrs Bert Nash with sons Donald and James present.
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Mra
Carl Bettis
Jean Margaret
Billy
Ervin Bincox
Clair
Albia
jLoy Free
Rex
Wilms
Donald
Evelyn
Melrose
Fannie Shepard
Otto Pearson
Des Moines
Alfred Dudley
Charlotte
Claudine
Bobby
Jean
Vic Barnett
Ottumwa
Lew van Dorin
Marilyn
A. O. van Dorin
Jimmie van Dorin
Leo
J. C Lockman
Dorothy
Troy
Max
W. H. van Dorin
Sylvan
Marjorie
Cleol
Cleo
Berniece
Ann
Fred van Dorin
Doris
Glen
George
Vera
R. &. Faber
Dallas
Dean
Mary Jo
James Nash
Erneating Stauber
Carl Bivin
Maxine Duvall Easter
Dorothy McKern
Elbert Perry
Evelyn Stauber
Bert Nash
Donald and
James
Friday Dinner Menu In M E Household
The entry lists roast beef with brown gravy and potatoes alongside cold slaw jelly and apple sauce. Dessert includes pie with bread butter and coffee. This menu reflects a simple meal plan for a Friday dinner setting.
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Moulton
Jenkin
Dan Cupid
Large Auto
U. S
U. Ss
Aia
Faramer
Ottunwe Courier
U B
Morgan
Jim Broshar
Paul Broghar
Richard Burton
Pearl Broghar
Dotson
Oehler
Harold Burton
Wilbur Smith
Planta
Winsler
Orelup
Son l
C. C. Smiths
United Brethren
M. H. St. Johnson
Young Peoples Prayer Group
Junior Christian Endeavor
W. T. Boston
King, McMann
Beardsley
Stop & Shop Ten
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
Louise Jones
Dr. Harris
M.E
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