Excellent Standard Bearer Convention Held in Ottumwa
The Annual Ottumwa District Standard Bearer Convention was held Thursday June 5 at the United Brethren Church. Attendance reached seventy five with many non members visiting for afternoon and evening sessions. Participants from Ottumwa and Moravia shared talks on prayer, personal stewardship, and missionary work with reports on district goals and efficiency pennants.
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Ottumwa
United Brethren Church
Clara Peterson
Albia
M. H. Goeldner
Lydia D. Christensen
Lahore
India
Ethel D. McAninch
Iowa
Kalona
Zelda Buster
Moravia
Jessie Cash
Albin
Mildred Whicker
Maisy Areingdale
Ottumwa Main Street
Dorothy Ford
Lima
Peru
Ottumwa First Church
Katherine Keyhoe
C.G. Keyhoe
A. A. Heath
Wlndy Fund
Carl Hullister
Red Cross sues for local funds over Moravia trust
The American Red Cross files suit in Appanoose County against H. G. Broshar and others to recover 844.12 said to have been diverted from a World War era Moravia fund to Basil Cowell Post No. 361 American Legion. Defendants say Red Cross had no authority. Donors recall the money served local service men and argue funds were intended for home boys, not outside interests, with trial set for early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
American National Red Cross
H. G. Broshar
Moravia State Savings Bank
Basil Cowell Post
American Legion
Red Cross Fund
American Legion Fund
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Moravia
Basil Cowell
Moravia Savings Bank
American Red Cross
National Society of the Red Cross
Children’s Day Program At Christian Church
The Loyal Service program by Juniors of the Christian Sunday School was held last Sunday evening. Rain kept many away but Rev Hobson and Rev Fix attended with their congregations. the house was well filled. The children did splendidly and the decorations were beautiful. The committee thanks all who helped make it a success.
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Christian Sunday School
Hobson
Rev. Fix
Woodmen to Initiate Candidates at M W A Hall
Foresters from Albin will perform initiation work at the M W A hall Thursday evening June 16. Several candidates will be initiated. An accompanying meal will follow.
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M. W. of A. Hall
Albin
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Ladies Plan Picnic Meeting
The Home Department of the Monroe Township Farm Bureau will meet at Mrs. O. G. Davis home at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday June 21. They will drive to the woods for a picnic. Bring sandwiches and a covered dish. A lesson on school lunches will be given.
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Home Department
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
O. G. Davis
Church Services and Activities Schedule
Sunday schedule includes 10 a m Sunday School 10 45 to 11 25 Junior Christian Endeavor and Jewils 12 noon subject here's an Ruinne of Departure in the Air 7 p m Christian Endeavor Laud er Juanita Smith Bp m Subject To Whom it May Concerns Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid in basement Thursday night 7 p w Prayer Meeting Choir Rehearsal to follow
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Christian Endeavor
Jewils
Lauder
Juanita Smith
Children’s Day Program Postponed Then Rescheduled
The M. E. Church Children’s Day program at Wesley was postponed due to ruin and will be held this Sunday afternoon at 2 30. A separate Children’s Day program will use the beam at the schoolhouse in Moravia Sunday evening at six o’clock.
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Wesley
Moravia
Moravia July 4th plans advance for big celebration
Moravia residents anticipate a bustling nation’s birthday program with the Moravia Concert Band providing music from morning to night. A large pyrotechnic display, an enhanced parade with floats, contests and free acts are planned, plus concessions and rides like a Merry Go Round and Merry Mixer.
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Moravia
J. F. Albert
July 1 Meeting Friday Evening At Town Hall
J B Sneed announces a July 1 meeting at Town Hall for all four of July committees and interested residents. With two weeks until the celebration, attendance is urged to ensure smooth preparations and coordination.
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J. B. Sneed
Pres
Tracy Sells Moravia Telephone Co to Chicago Firm
V W Tracy announces the sale of Moravia Telephone Co interests to United Telephone Co of Chicago. The chain operates in several states with Albia as headquarters and Moravia will join. Transfer set for July 1 under the present agreement. Tracy, longtime proprietor, plans a motor trip to California after sale. family friends regret the business exit.
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V. W. Tracy
Moravia Telephone Co
United Telephone Co
Chicago
Albia
Moravia System
Passeion
Tracy
California
Roberts-Wilson wed in Chicago ceremony
Ether Roberts county superintendent of schools and Grace Wilson of Chicago were married in Chicago Friday. No ceremony details were available. The couple plans to reside in the county and will arrive tonight.
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Ether Roberts
Grace Wilson
Chicago
Alfalfa Demonstration Planned at Farm Bureau Site
A county alfalfa demonstration will be held at the Hall Page on Wednesday June 25 under the Farm Bureau auspices. Representatives from the Extension Department at Ames will conduct demonstrations for farmers in the county detailing best practices for growing alfalfa.
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Hoh Pabet
Farm Bureau
Ames
Father’s Day Reverence and Family Responsibility
The essay observes Father’s Day as a quiet tribute to wage earners, husbands, and fathers, noting no fanfare but a moment of reflection. It argues every day should honor both fathers and mothers, urging reverence for parents and a re consecration of the home, hearth, and cherished memories.
Aged Resident Enos Hiatt Dies in Moravia Iowa
Enos Laranza Hiatt elder in Moravia, Iowa, died at home June 9 1927 after several weeks illness. Born November 22 1838 in Gilford County North Carolina, he moved to Iowa in 1840 and lived much of his life in Appanoose County. He married Hannah Hayworth in 1858 and Elizabeth Boyer in 1868, leaving five and five children respectively, plus 27 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 10 at his Moravia home with Rev O Z Pix of the Methodist Church officiating.
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Enos Laranza Hiatt
Moravia
Mr. Hiatt
North Carolina
Iowa
Appanoose County
Laranza
Hulda Hiatt
Gilford County
Panoose County
Hannah Hayworth
Rozetta C. Brown
Centralia
Wash. Evia
John A
Etta Jane Raney
Centerville
J. O
Nevis
Minn
Elizabeth C. Boyer
Wiliam E
Emery R
Geo
Oskaloosa
Iva F. Wood
Millsboro
Elijah Frederick
Methodist
Maine Station
O. 2
Pix
M. EL
Moravia Cenebery
Church Notices And Sunday School Schedule
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 10 am with Mrs Mc Kern as superintendent. Mutnimuiiiat at 22 a.m. services on Wednesday at 2 pm. Numerous confirmations are due for the Children's Toy preparation tonight. Hudd Cuhcott Wednesday evenings.
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Mc Kern
Nelson-Funkhouser wedding in Ames home ceremony
Verna Nelson and Roy Funkhouser wed Sunday morning before family and friends at 402 East Lincoln Way Ames. Rev. Raymond Shipman officiated. Bride wore white crepe gown with orange blossom wreath. Attendants included maid of honor Lillian, bridesmaids, a flower girl, and song selections by sorority sisters. The couple plans to reside in Chicago after a reception with Iowa State roots noted.
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Selene
Verna Nelson
Carrie T. Nelson
Ames
Roy Funkhouser
B. J. Funkhouser
Moravia
East Lincoln Way
Raymond Shipman
Methodist Church
Lillian
Francis Switzer
Naomi Tipple
Mendelascin
Evelyn Anderson Snother
Funkhouser
Iowa State College At
Sigma Delta Sorority
Iowa State College
Rolfe
Delta Sigma Fhi
Armour Company
Uhi+ Cage
Brown Strickler Nuptials in Centerville Home
Miss Elsie Hannah Brown of Moravia and George Ralph Strickler of Newton Iowa wed at Rev B F Schwarts Centerville on Sunday June 1. They will reside in Newton where Strickler is employed as a worker. Mrs Strickler is Moravia High School graduate from the class of 19-somethings. Congratulatory greetings flood in from friends and kin.
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Elsie Hannah Brown
W. A. Brown
Moravia
George Ralph Strickler
Newton
Iowa
B. F. Schwurtz
Centerville
Hazel Jones
Virgil Easter
Moravia Telephone Co. statements urged for July settlement
Moravia Telephone Co requests all indebted patrons settle accounts at the office before the day of July. Yon Travy, proprietor, and Roy Kincade of Centerville were Moravia callers Thursday.
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Moravia Telephone
Roy Kincade
Centerville
Moravia
Baumgartener Elswick Tie the Knot in Surprising Moravia Wedding
A surprise wedding united Mrs. Sarah Baumgartener of Bushnell Illinois and Mr. Oliver Elswick of Moravia Iowa on Thursday June 2. The couple will reside in Moravia after arriving June 9. Moravia plans rapid celebrations including July 4 festivities. Elswick gains many local friends and well wishes for health happiness and prosperity. Clyde Wilson returns from a N G Wilson home vacation to Des Moines for Drake University summer session.
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Monmouth
Sarah Baumgartener
Bushnell
Oliver Elswick
Moravia
Towa
Elswick
E 8Lswieck
Clyde Wilson
N. G. Wilson
Des Moines
Drake University
Memorial services held by F and Rebekah lodge a
The local lodge members gathered for an annual Memorial service at their hall with Rev. Q J Fix as speaker. Rain limited afternoon events and prevented a planned procession to Moravia cemetery. Virgil Burns returns home from Town State College in Ames for a visit.
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Rebekah
Q. J. Fix
Moravia
Virgil Burns
Town State College
Ames
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Christian Church
Monroe Township
Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ
M. E. Church
Tracy Sells Telephone CO
Church OF Christ
Hudd Cuhcott
Nelson—Funkhouser
Dodd—Gard
Marjorie Dodd
J. L. Dodd
Adolph Gard
Alta Card
Iconium
L. B. Cox
Olumwa
Gard
Brown—Strickler
Sowice
Baumgartener
Eagle Brand
Kelloggs
J. and
P. Coats
Frank Swaim
Springs Springs Springs
Nese
Hoek
R. W. Winsler
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