Farm notes and town tales from Eddyville and Moravia
A reader letters column recounts a Sunday motor trip to North Liberty and back about 280 miles, noting crops ahead along the route and praise for Eddyville Tribune’s 60th anniversary edition. It mentions potato yields, local fishing talk, park views, a Moravia transfer company’s Game Warden link, and colorful editor anecdotes about editorial moments and a mule’s service.
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North Liberty
C. E. Baldwin
Eddyville Tribune
Weather Note Reflects Patchy Rain with Improved Outlook
A brief weather update records light precipitation focused on Tapalas with earlier four to five inch rainfall effects. The report notes calmer, clearer conditions following the unsettled spell, with expectations of better weather ahead.
Piano and Voice Pupils Right for Mrs Albert
Pupils of Mrs J F Albert prepare for piano and voice lessons. The notice invites interested students to inquire about available time slots and schedules with the instructor, highlighting flexible hours and personal coaching.
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J. F. Albert
The Dinette Set to Open Saturday on Highway No 60
Wayne and Pearl Beery announce the opening of The Dinette on highway No. 60 Saturday June 13 serving sandwiches soft drinks ice cream and more. The lunch room is in a new building north of the Horatman Standard rail station in Moravia. Mr Beery formerly taught in London Mills Illinois and is brother to Moravia mayor L H Beery.
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Wayne
Pearl Beery
Highway No. 60
E. L. Main
Horatman Standard
Moravia
Beery
London Mille
L. H. Beery
Laws and Nowels Win City Kittenball Opener Under Lights
The Moraine city league opened with Laws beating Chas esha 9 to 7 and Nowela defeating Forrest Easters 9 to 6 in warm up games. A large crowd watched as four teams showed strong early form and a full schedule was expected later in the week.
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Johna
Lawa
Nowela
Moraine
Laws Aggregation
Chas ‘Esha
Nowela Bunch
Forrest Easters
Mora wedding unites Daphne McDanel and Hilton at Centerville Church
Miss Daphne McDanel daughter of J W McDanel and Lynn Hilton bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs Wm Hilton were married at the Methodist church in Centerville on Saturday June 6 at six o clock Rev Frank A Wilder performed the single ring ceremony Only attendants were Mr and Mrs Shirley Townsend and Mrs Townsend sister of the bride The bride wore a blue crepe dress with white accessories The dinner was served at the Hilton home with forty guests Many gifts and a charivari by 152 friends followed The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Wm Hilton at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Daphne McDanel
J. W. McDanel
Lynn Hilton
Wm.Hilton
Centerville
Frank A. Wilder
Shirley Townsend
McDanel
Hilton
Wm. Hilton
Jack Luse
Lloyd McDanel
Guy McDanel
Mire Ryman McDanel
Shirley Towssend
Lyndon MacDoneland
Herbert Mel
Robert Tune
Betty
Bill Reeves
Doyle
Eta
J. W. McDanel Mens Whea
Mra. Wm. Hilton
Phyllis Bair
P. A. Hair
Unionville
Iowa
Thayer Derby
Blakesburg
C. W. Kocher
Bir
Derby
Keith
W H M 8 Supper At Church June 18
The W H M 8 will hold an eight cent supper at the M B church on Thursday evening June 18. Menu includes meat loaf and scalloped potatoes.
Moravia Council Asked Not To Grant Liquor License
The Moravia town council was urged to deny any liquor license within town limits at a regular meeting last Monday. A 60 person delegation chaired by M. H. Johnson presented a petition with about 175 signatures, while no applications were on file and the matter was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M. H. Johnson
Moravia Alumni Spring Party Delights 1936 Seniors
The Moravia high school alumni spring party honoring the 1936 seniors was held in the school gym. About 100 alumni and guests enjoyed a program with toastmaster Mrs. A G Broshar. Donald Kaater spoke for the seniors and new officers were elected.
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Moravia High School
A. G. Broshar
Fay Hudson
Donald Kaater
John Johnson
Bud Walters
David Dancing School
Oskaloosa
Dale
Tacy Hiatt
Mia
Alvin Hiatt
Diena Duncan
Jimmy Duncan
Jo Ann Muir
Margeret Alcorn
Barbara Muir
Virginia Roberts
Reby Hiatt
Rex Firkins
Cheree Dyphon
B. F. Whitehead
Phyllis Broshar
Moravia Band to Perform at Unionville Church Lawn
The Moravia public school band will give a concert on the lawn of the Methodist Episcopal church in Unionville Iowa this Friday evening. The band will meet at the Moravia Community Building at 7:30 to travel to Unionville, with many Moravia residents expected to join. An ice cream social will follow the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Unionville
Iowa
M. E. Sunday School Rally Day Set With Program
The M. E. Sunday School plans its Rally Day to attract the largest attendance in years. Teachers and pupils are urged to make a special effort with a program in the main auditorium. The event begins at 8 o clock in the evening and includes a Children’s Day observance by the primary department.
Donahoo and Hardie Attend Agriculture Teachers Convention
Alvin Donahoo district president of the FFA and C M Hardie vocational agriculture teacher attend the district convention from June 10 to 18. Alvin will lead the district meeting June 10 and 11 while Mrs Hardie and daughters visit relatives. The Hardies plan to move to Chariton after the event.
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Alvin Donshoo
C. M. Hardie
Alvin
Tasy
Sayin
Hardies
Chariton
Saydak
Band Program Highlights June Evening Concerts at Fort Gay
The Saturday program lists overtures and marches by King Lexi Hazel Keifer Walta King Sonsa Jewell Hays Barnhouse Grabel and the crowd can expect The Star Spangled Banner along with novelties and serenades including Roses and Orchids At Break of Dawn and El Capitan The schedule features First Parade and other classic band selections with titles such as In Honor Bound and Jealous confirming a varied concert lineup.
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Fort Gay
King Lexi”-Hazel
Keifer
Walta
King
el Capitan
Sonsa
Jewell
Hays
Barnhouse
Grabel
Government bonds to veterans begin arriving in Moravia
Adjusted service bonds for veterans with adjusted compensation certificates will start arriving Tuesday June 16 in Moravia. Bonds of 50 dollars will be mailed June 15 by registered letter and redeemable after June 16. Interest at 9 percent annually applies to uncashed bonds.
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Moravia
J. DB. Minnes
Congress
Wasis
Farley Wideliver
sBtow ‘Network
National Broadcasting Company
Eastern Standard
Vejarang
Mrs Sutherland Honored During Visit In Moravia
Mrs Gertrude Sutherland of Seattle Washington a former Moravia resident arrived Friday for a visit at the H E Watts home and with friends. The Twentieth Century club entertained at dinner at the M E Church in her honor. Other local residents joined then and there. The trip includes Albia and a plan to travel to Louisiana to visit a brother unseen for 32 years.
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Gertrude Sutherland
Seattle
Wash
Moravia
H. E. Watts
Twentieth Century Club
M. E. Church
Watts
J. E. Sharp
Genter‘villa
Stella Carter
Mig
W. A. Johnson
F. A. Reich
H. E. Wats
Birdie Main
Albia
Roland
Radio
Chica
Louisiana
Friday Dinner Menu Features Creamed Chicken and Sides
The menu lists creamed chicken with hot biscuits mashed potatoes and gravy green peas cottage cheese jelly bread and butter. The line items reflect a hearty midweek meal likely served at a community or school dining hall.
Moravia July 4th Plans Face Important Meeting
Moravia officials urge a Thursday meeting to decide whether to hold the July 4th celebration this year. Attendance by citizens and especially business leaders is requested to ensure a well informed decision and strong backing for the annual event.
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Moravia
Pennies Stolen From Broshar & Son Store Moravia
Thieves stole about eight dollars in pennies and, with sales tax, from H. G. Broshar and Son store in Moravia. Entry was gained by breaking the front door window and unbolting the door. Marshall Law Hiner found the scene around one o clock. The theft occurred between twelve and one.
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H. G.broshar & Son
Moravia
Marshall Law Hiner
First Aid Station Established At Oehlers
The American Red Cross established a first aid station at the Oehler Oil Station in Moravis. Ted and Jay Oehler, trained in Albia, will manage the station with Red Cross equipment including a stretcher a first aid kit and Thomas splints. The station will assist highway accidents until physicians arrive.
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Oehler
Moravis
American Red Cross
Ted
Jay Oehler
Albia
Red Cross
Oekler Station
Extension Workers To Grade Market Lambs
C W McDonald of the Iowa State College Extension Service will grade market lambs in Centerville on dune 28rd with packer buyers present. Lambs should weigh 70 to 80 pounds and be fat for higher grade and price. Producers from Appanoose and Monroe counties are urged to participate. grading runs from 6:00 a m until noon.
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C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College Extension Service
Centerville
C. M. Hardie
Appanoose
Monroe
McDonald
Navy Recruiting Officer to Visit Moravia June 19
A Navy recruiting officer will be at the Moravia post office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 19 to accept enlistment applications and provide information. Many vacancies and advancement opportunities exist for young men aged 17 to 25. For details on requirements and benefits, visit the officer at the stated time.
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Navy
Ottumwa
Davy
Moravia
U. S. Navy
Watts Accepts Woodbine Post from Carson School
Paul Watts, longtime Smith Hughes instructor in Carson for seven years, resigns to take a similar position at Woodbine with a salary raise. Both he and his wife are active in church and clubs. Watts is Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge and will depart Carson as duties begin July 1.
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Carson
Paul Watts
Smith Hughes
Woodbine
Watts
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Watt
Replacing Foster Railroad Bridges Near Milwaukee
Milwaukee company to replace two Foster area bridges within months. L Koehly, KC division chief carpenter, says new bridges will match the old in type and material. Work to take about six months with 25 to 40 men on site. material already on ground and piling moved by work train from Moravia.
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Milwaukee
Old Foster
L. Koehly
Kansas City
Milwaukee Company
Moravia
Coy Luse Family In Auto Accident
Coy Luse and children Neta and Carl near Main Station along with Esther Lewis Ben Lewis and F B Lewis of Eddyville narrowly escaped serious injury when their cars collided at the Theo Miller corner near noon Sunday. One driver attempted a turn or lane change at the intersection, broadside collision followed, both cars badly damaged but no serious injuries reported.
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Coy Luse
Neta
Carl
Main Station
Esther Lewis
Ben Lewis
F. B. Lewis
Eddyville
Theo Miller
Lewis
No. 60
Luse
Merle Walter
Lusa
Thurston Seeks Amendment to Soil Conservation Act
Congressman Thurston of Iowa seeks to amend the Soil Conservation Act by barring federal funds for new irrigation districts opened after February 29 1936. He argues current plans encourage surplus production and would reduce payments to existing farmers, as funds would be diverted to lands in new districts. He stresses the absurdity of paying farmers to curtail output while financing others to expand cultivation.
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Thurston
Iowa
AAA
Nesa
CarreneS Sunday School and church services schedule
M H Johnson is superintendent for CarreneS Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship occurs at 11 o'clock, Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m. Evening service begins at 8 00 p m. Junior Christian Endeavor meets Saturday at 1 45 p m. F C Scott is the pastor.
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M. H. Johnson
Christian Endeavor
F.C. Scott
Church Bible School Services at Church of Christ
At 10 a m Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Communion at 10 45 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Preaching at 8 p m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church W J Hastie minister.
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Bible School
Birdie
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
W. J. Hastie
Miniater
Rally Day Plans At Moravia Methodist Sunday School
The Moravia church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11, with Epworth League at 7 p.m. Next Sunday features Rally Day, a Children Day program in the evening, and an educational offering. Communion follows the morning service. Charles L. Ellis is pastor.
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Moravia
Epworth League
Weasley
Charles L. Ellis
Church of Christ Bible Class Schedule and Teacher
Bible School at 10 a m Sunday and preaching at 8 p m Sunday evening Bible study Thursday at 8 p m led by W G Lagie teacher duties.
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W. G. Lagie
Teonium Circuit Sunday School and Childrens Day Program
Teonium Circuit Fairview holds Sunday School at 9 a m with Grover Easter as superintendent. Preparations for the Childrens Day program follow. Bilton Dr Boeye district superintendent will preach at 9 30. Sunday School at 10 80. special music by the choir. Teenium Sunday School at 10 a m Ep worth League devotional services follow. Childrens Day program at 8 p m Sunday evening led by J W Stine pastor.
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Fairview
Grover
Bilton Dr. Boeye
Teenium
Epworth
J. W. Stine
Derby Beir Wedding in Unionville Blakesburg
Miss Phyllis Bair and Mr Thayer Derby wed Sunday morning in Unionville Methodist Church. Rev C W Kocher officiated. attendants were Miss Zella Randall and Lloyd Huff. The couple, honeymooning, will reside in Blakesburg where Derby runs a service station.
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Turner
U. G
Freddie van Dorin
John Horstman
Freddie
W. T. van- Dorin
van- Dorin
Bill Tracy
Bill
Gay
Zane
Soap Creek
Mose
Tapalas
Council
M. E. Sunday School
Mrs. Sutherland
M. E
Broshar & Son
Oehlers
iPaul Watts
Foster
Soil Conservation Act
Carrenes
United Brethren
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
Church of Christ Bible Class
Teonium
Des Moines High School
Ay Wa
Wea
Gladege
Cleveland
Ohio
Nest
Ghar
Ackopl
Pwarth. Longue
Aivard
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