Splendid Memorial Day Services Held by American Legion
Memorial Day services were held Friday afternoon at the MEB Church under the American Legion with Auxiliary help. A small crowd attended. veterans and Auxiliary members later decorated graves. The program included song, invocation, quartet music, readings by Norman Firkins, and an address by Roy B. Schwartz of Albia. Reverend Schwartz delivered a well regarded sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
MEB
Aux- Wary
Legion Home
Mira
J. F. Alberts
Geo. Winsler
Z. C. Callen
A. F. Albert
Norman Firkins
Roy
Schwartz
Albia
B. F. Schwartz
First Methodist Church
Moravne
U B Pinner Menu For Wednesday June 12
The U B Pinner serves a Wednesday menu featuring Chicken Pie with Biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, perfection salad on lettuce, cottage cheese, pickles, radishes, green onions, strawberries, cream cake, coffee, and tea.
Did You Ever Stop To Think By Edson R
A feature praising real citizens who serve their community with energy industry and courtesy. It extols building a city through unselfish devotion to home, progress, and good citizenship, aiming for comfort and prosperity for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R
Oleo Law Applies To Colored Shortenings
A DC Supreme Court ruling extends the oleo law to artificially colored shortening used as butter substitutes, aiding dairy industry efforts against these products. Information from the Agriculture department notes the victory aligns with tax and sales oversight, affecting colored fat products manufactured to mimic butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Iows Jawa
Staten
Seymour to Meet Moravians in Sunday Baseball Clash
Seymour manager E. D. Kennedy reports a hot Sunday game as Seymour hosts Moravia. The two evenly matched teams met earlier with strong lineups since, featuring Blackman brothers for Seymour and Ross and Bradwell for Moravia. Last week Seymour and Centerville played 14 innings before Centerville won 4 to 3 with Blackman going the distance. Unionville game was rained out Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. E. D. Kennedy
Seymour
Blackman Brothers
Ross
Bradwell
Moravia
Centerville
Blackman
Unionville
Moravia Concert Orchestra Opens Season With Fine Performance
The Moravia Concert Orchestra opened the season on Wednesday evening May 20 delivering a fine concert praised by listeners. A large town crowd attended as usual for concert nights and showed approval of the ensemble. Band concerts have long been popular in Moravia and the orchestra is expected to meet with hearty approval throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bhors
Hawk and Son Market Short Horns Sell In St Louis
F P Hawk and Son shipped a load of mixed stock to the St Louis market on May 28. Fourteen head of short horn yearling steers averaged 675 pounds and sold for 13.65 cwt. The herd on the 565 acre Moravia ranch runs about 100 registered shorthorns, plus 125 cows and 150 hogs. Hawk notes most stock ships out of their territory and their association ships near aid cars annually. He cites good weather aiding corn planting and a busy shipping region near Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pockess News
East St. Louis
F. P. Hawk
Moravia Shipping Association
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
St. Louis
Hawk
E. G
Missouri
Otterbein Guild Meets on Stewardship Theme at May Session
The Otterbein Guild met May 22 with Mildred and Helen McCloud leading. Activities included piano solo Fox Chase Harriett Lee Main, songs, prayers, readings, poems, a playlet Studica im Stewardship, and business remarks by president Osu Callen. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
Mildred
Helen McCloud
Fox Chase
Harriett Lee Main
Jesus
Mrs. Thompson
Harrioté Lee Main
June Tisue
Ruth Hough
Ruby Tisue
Darfine McKinney
Marix Oehler
Mildred McChuud
Playlet
Studica
Merry Ochler
Mary Kirkins
DeLoris Main
Thilma Hiatt
Leif Davis
Boneta Burton
Osu Callen
Bull Tall
Smith Bertness Wedding at Eldon Iowa Home
A wedding in Eldon Iowa joined Elizabeth Josephine Smith to Herman Bertness of Sioux Rapids. The ceremony at 11 am featured a Marionette march, a single ring service, and readings by Sadie Zillmer and Rev Herman Smith. A pink and white reception followed. the couple will reside near Sioux Rapids after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Eldon
Iowa
Elizabeth Josephine
Herman Bertness
Sioux Rapids
Jaws
T. W. Messeng Wer
Misa Sadie Zillmer
Wellman
Herman A. Smith
Barnes City
Little Muriel Messenger
Lee A. Messenger
Cornell
Iowe
Thomas W. Messenger
Rassie
Walden T. Smith
Crawfordsville
Bertness
Kev
Elden Forum
Notice Fourth Of July Committees Meeting At Town Hall
A joint meeting of all committees will be held at the town hall Friday evening June 7th at eight o clock. It is urgent that everyone attend to ensure the celebrations proceed as planned. J B Sneed, President.
Fords Model A Production Figures Noted in Menu Item List
The fragmentary text links Ford's Model A production claim to a dinner menu listing, noting 8,100 cures per day and a spread including bread meatballs mashed potatoes with gravy beans creamed tomatoes lettuce radishes bucker strawberry shortcake jelly. The source blends unrelated items, producing a curious, historical intermix.
News Notes Of Local Churches
W F P T Evane and C R Kincade oversee Bible School at 10 am and Communion at 11 am with a 2 Christian Endeavor at 7 pm The Children’s Day program was not held last Sunday due to ruin Support children’s work Encouragement for members Choir practice Wednesday Ladies Aid Wednesday We mourn sister Fern Boardman’s sudden passing and seek comfort from the Father in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F P. T. Evane
C. R. Kincade
Christian Endeavor
Fern Boardman
Confort
United Brethren Church Message on Peace and Faith
The United Brethren Church speaker urges unarmed peace over war and alcohol as twin evils, stressing steadfast devotion, God in education, and the Christian spirit. He invites attendance at Sunday services and a June 12 dinner, praising the children’s day program and inviting all to join in song and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Winliehy Uhutipson
Hilton and Leonine Church Services Schedule
E Church Lepper pastor hosts Hilton and Leonine Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching on alternate Sundays with Morning Worship at 11 a m. Evangelistic Service focuses on top ca Maine-Puirview Sunday School at 2 p m. Preaching services every Sunday at pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Church
E. C. Lepper
Hilton and Leonine
Top
Maine
Puirview Sunday School
Turner Black Wedding in Moravia at High Noon
The first June wedding in Moravia occurred at noon on a Sunday in 1929 uniting Miss Pearl Turner and Mr. Carl Black at the Turner home. Music, a single ring ceremony, pink white decor, and a wedding breakfast followed. out of town guests attended and the couple plans to reside and work in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pearl Turner
C. A. Turner
Carl Black
James Black
Turner
Alina Keemer
J. F. Albert
Albert
Lohengrin
A. B. Hightshoe
Ottumwa
Bernice
Roy Ellison
Craig Daniels
Craig Carson
Moulton
T. G. Brown
Herman Fell
Margaret
Chicago
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
Turney and’ 'Son
Methodist Episcopal Church May Meeting Budget Notice
Rain deterred many from service last Sunday while faithful members were commended for attending. Church board met Monday May 27 and ordered a financial statement of the budget to be sent out. Children’s Day program set for next Sunday evening at 8. Epworth League gathers at 7. A player meeting planned to accommodate those who wish to attend. Auxiliary will host a dinner Friday. Washington Society may still serve dinners this quarter, with first available seating noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Board
Epworth League
TU P. Te
Ibstaad of & P. Oi
Steve Dinner Briday
Frank Swaim Buys Clark Cafe At Centerville
Announcement reports Clark Cafe on Centerville square sold to Frank Swaim of Moravia. Swaim and son Wall will run the cafe, continuing the service once offered and making improvements as possible. The Swaim family plans to move to Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
Clark Cafe
Centerville
Moravia
Swaim
Wall Swaim
Ater
Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Moravia Town Hall
Citizens gather at Moravia town hall to organize a yearly Fourth of July event with elected officers and committees. A follow up meeting is set for June 7 to finalize plans and ensure a successful celebration.
American Legion Auxiliary Holds National Defense Program
The American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening at 7 30. A brief business period preceded a National Defense program with a silver offering for the National Defense Fund. Features included solos by Star Syungled Bupner and Plan a Solo by Jean Shirley Alberts. The Progressive Club recently held two bridge sessions at Mrs Theo Milles home with high scores to Mrs Frank Chambers and Mrs Ralph McDonough. Guests included Gen Halden, Frank Chambers, M Goeldney and John Veach. A business meeting was held at Mrs DK Grelup’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
National Defense Fund
Syungled Bupner
Pigna Solo
Marin Callen
Quill Broshur
Grace Veard
Progressive Club
Bridge of
Theo
Milles
Mes
Frank Chambers
Rulph McDonough
Gen. Halden
M. H. Goeldney
John Veach
Sriend
Shehume
DK. Grelup
Mayeth
Sudden Death of Young Mother in Ottumwa
Mrs M E Boardman died at Ottumwa hospital on Monday after appendectomy, pneumonia complications, leaving husband and two children Dorothy ten and Wilwin three. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W C Bivin of Moravia, three sisters and one brother. Funeral held Wednesday at two o clock with Rev H F York officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Boardman
Ottumwa
Dorothy
Wilwin
Mra
W. C. Biviy
Moravia
Della Punkhouser
Torrington
Wyo
Ermal Thaden
Doniphan
Nebr
Hazel Sanders
William Carl Bivin
Tyne
H. F. York
Attending State Academic Meet Held At Iowa City
The State Academic Meet was in progress at Iowa City the first days of the week with Moravi High School students who qualified at Chariton. Seven Moravia students competed, including Marie Ochler, Althea Green, Dorothy Brosh ar, Genevieve Donovan, Elizabeth Sneed, Lucille Caltrain and Harris Stafford. Most, with Supt. Goeldner, drove to Iowa City on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Moravi
Chariton
Moravia
Marie Ochler
Althea Green
Dorothy Broshar
Genevieve Donovan
Elizabeth Sneed
Lucille Caltrain
Harris Stafford
Supt
Goeldner
Lowa City
Moravia City Council Proceedings June 3 1929
Moravia Iowa council met in regular session with members Todd Smith Main Beushar Mayor Carter. Minutes approved. Ted Ochler sought permission to cover the watershed pumps. Several bills read and approved across funds including park street cemetery and fire. Fourth of July rights granted with street use. Clerk E S Carter. End of meeting with adjournment. The Zeppelins still have a long way to go before they can put shamships out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
F. M. Todd
J. K. Smith
W. C. Main
Chester Beushar
EL S. Carter
Ted Ochler
Main
Smith
Mow
U. Cu
M. P. Main
Waughup Motor Co
Lilly
Iain
HK. L. Tart
Lrweaton
Wis
Staith
Flw
Dutsch
W. A. Smith
E. S. Carter
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M. E. Church
Moravia Concert Orchestra
Pleane
Park
F. P. Hawk & Son
Baby Reeves
Helen Main
Corgrighe, WW
J. B. Sneed
Fords
Church OF Christ
United Brethren Church
McUniem Circuit
Turner—Black
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington Society
Wi. K. Smith
W. A. Siniti
C.N. Malt
J. G. Broshar
NR. Ward
Almont Main
C. Waughop
Parado
Zell Callen
E. R. Kastor
Phillip Morris
G. D. Lynch
W. C. Bisin
Ruby Winsler
F. W. Dutson
D. E. Bishop
A. G. Mason
Bert. Turner
C. C .Waughop
C. C. Lovell
D. K. Orelup
R. N. McDonough
Emmett Scott
W. G. Lagle
H. K. Smith
F. W. Wakefield
C. C. Cuutson
Marshall
C. C. Waughap
C. KE. Winsler
Gen. Winsler
Fred Wiatt
Fred Timont
Rolla McDonough
P'hillip Mortis
G. B. Dahingen
Chet Broshan
P. D. Schreiner
E. Alexander
W. E. Donovan
V. W. Tracy
Lester Brain
Paul Broshar
Biviru
Fred Tillmont
Ralph McDonough
Gre. Winsker
M. B. Morris
Hilton
Vown Council Proceedings
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