Moravia Wins at Mystic in State Preliminary Contest
Moravia winners dominate the preliminary state contest at Mystic with two first places and one second. Harris Brefford took first in Oratorical for Moravia, Dorothy Lou Dodd claimed first in Dramatic, Clyde Fuert won Humorous for Mystic, while Gustavo? Plano took all three thirds. The next contest is scheduled for March 13 likely at Centerville.
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Mystic
Moravia
Plano
Harris Brefford
Gerald Kelly
Dorothy Lou Dodd
Eleanor Walker
Clyde Fuert
Uncle Hezekiah
Arlene Dodd
Centerville
N. PF
Junior play cast chosen emerges from bulletin board
A notice posted by Mrs. Whitehill lists the junior class actors and their roles. Key participants include Vern Boshak, Bonita Lagle, Ava McKern, Norma Lee Firkina, Arthur Brown, Arlen Magon, Ernie Kuster, Harvis Stafford, and Arthur Sufficool. First practice Friday. cast aims to perform by month’s end under Mrs. Whitehill’s coaching.
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Whitehill
Vern Boshak
Bonita Lagle
Ava McKern
Norma Lee Firkina
Arthur Brown
Arlen Magon
Ernie Kuster
Harvis Stafford
Arthur Sufficool
V. EL B
New American Encyclopedia Arrives At Library
A library received a set of thirty new Americana encyclopedias, up to date and complete with about 400 pages on World War and numerous illustrations. The volumes are of high quality, replacing older, dated sets, and are appreciated by readers for current information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Ubrary
Des Moines Register Spelling Contest Winners Named
Betty Bishop of sixth grade won first place for spelling absolutely with Susie Torr Levene Kingery and Beulah Bishop taking second through fourth. Betty earned a one dollar prize from Mrs Stanfield and will represent Morjevis at the county spelling contest later. Other spelling participants spanned fifth to eighth grades with judges Mrs Orelup and Miss Stedwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Betty Bishop
Susie Torr
Levene Kingery
Beulah Bishop
Betty
Max Gollaher
Lucile Cox
Marie Callen
Vauniin Underwood
Doris Pennington
Pauline Laws
Daphne Pennington
Nadine Lagle
Lavene Kingory
LaVenne Fisher
Vera Morris
Sueie Tarr
Mrs. Orelup
Miss Stedwell
L. C
Adventures of a Brownia wins junior honor at grade review
Joya Johnson from the fourth grade earns honorable mention in tabloid reviews in the Sunday Register for Adventures of a Brownia. Moravia sees moves away of Damon Brackett and Nadine Barnett while classes adjust to new seat-work books and third supplementary readers in the Happy Childhood Series. The seventh grade held a Constitutional Convention with class members representing notable figures. La Vonne Fisher delivered Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to the Young Teachers Society amid rising absences from influenza and colds.
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Joya Johnson
Sunday Register
Damon Brackett
Nadine Barnett
Moravia
la Vonne Fisher
Lincoln
Young Teachers Society
Assembly Rumblings at School and Student Letters
Fragmented notes speak of whispers and sun blinds adjustment by boys and a query to Mrs. Fisher about a student body love letter. The piece mocks school life with remarks from junior Mason and Ernie Easter on Irish people and potato field work, hinting at social tensions and humor.
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Mrs. Fisher
Misa Jennings
Jr. Mason
Ernie Easter
Albia clothing merchant Jack J. Loeb dies suddenly
Jack J. Loeb, 40, longtime Albia clothing firm partner to Elmer S. Loeb, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his Albia home Wednesday evening. A war veteran and member of American Legion, he was buried in Des Moines after services at his home.
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Jack J. Loeb
Alba
Max Loeb
Albia
Jack Loeb
Loeb
J. Eugene Loeb
Jack
Elmer S. Loeb
France
St. Mihiel
Menge
Argonne
Army of Occupation
United States
Howard Cessna
Moravia
Woodlawn
Des Moines
Mannheimer
Moravia Basketball Heads to Ottumwa Tournament
Moravia High School travels to Ottumwa for a sectional playoff. Moravia faces Eddyville at 9:30 Friday, then New Sharon at 9:00 Saturday. A win could place them in the finals against Ottumwa Saturday night, with odds described as favorable but uncertain.
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Moravia High School
Ottumwa
Eddyville Five
Sharon
Eddyville
Moravia
Barkley to Visit Moravia As Noted Speaker
James R. Barkley, longtime Moulton attorney and noted chautauqua speaker, returns to his old home Moravia to deliver one of his famed astrated lectures. He recently addressed Centerville’s Association of Commerce and Rev. Matt R. Sawyers at the Presbyterian Church, drawing praise. Watch for the event date.
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James R. Barkley
Moulton
Moravia
Barkley
Association of Commerce
Centerville
Matt R. Sawyers
Busy B s 4 H club forms in Chariton Township
The Girls 4 H Club of Chariton Township met at Miss Josephine Foster s home on Saturday afternoon February 18. New officers were elected and installed, the club name The Busy B s chosen. Members cut apron and banjo bag patterns for this year s work and planned sewing club costumes blue middies and skirts. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. The next meeting will be at Mrs day Argo s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girla
Chariton Township
Josephine Foster
Oid
Ene
Moravia Independent School District Election Held Next Monday
The Moravia Independent School District will hold its annual election on March 9 for one three year director term. W C Bivin seeks re election against A G Brosher. Polls open from noon to 7 PM at Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Independent
W. C. Bivin
A. G. Brosher
Smith Drug Store Installing Mechanical Fountain in Moravia
The Smith Drug Store in Moravia installs the latest all mechanical fountain from Sam Kald at 1 Fischman & Sons. It replaces the old ice based system and will keep ice cream fruit water and other items at a steady temperature. The new unit promises better sanitation and up to date operation.
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Smith Drug Store
Moravia
Fischman & Sons
Sam-Kald
Avery
Canary Cagers Triumph and Tie in Broadly Contested Games
Moravia Independent Sextette traveled to Corydon and won 26 to 22 with Parrish and Fisher limited by fouls. The visiting squad included Cullen, Firkins, Fisher, L Kaster, Z Kaster, McCrory, Shepard, and Smith. A second game in Ottumwa ended in a 18 15 halftime deficit as the Canary Cagers battled the Our Gang Team to a draw.
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Moravia
Corydon
Parrish
Fisher
Cullen
Firkins
L. Kaster
Z. Kaster
McCrory
Shepard
Smith
Ottumwa
Our Gang
Woc. A. Gymngatium
Antiquity Lodge No. 242 Notice From Ottumwa Trip
Those who made the trip to Ottumwa are reminded there will be no called meeting. Names listed include Firking Fisher L Kester Z Kuster Shepard Smith Elli M and A G Mason. Refreshments follow. The season record shows 3 wins 1 tie 1 loss.
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Ottumws
Firking
Fisher
L. Kester
Antiquity Lodge
A. Kuster
Shepard
Smith
Moravia Independents Split Road Games In Two
Moravia Independents played two on the road last week with a win at Ottumwa over Mor yell Office 20 to 16 and a loss at Corydon 48 to 28. Lineups included Ivelan Broshar Tonitin Kuster Swaim Orelup Ovhler and Smith in Corydon and Irelan Broshay B Ward Tomlin Kaster Swaim Orelup in Ottumwa.
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Moravia
Corydon
Ivelan
Broshar
Tonitin
Kuster
Swaim
Orelup
Ovhler
Smith
Ottumwa
Yell
Observed Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
A surprise 40th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sytt occurred at their home on February 28 with many relatives delivering baskets of gifts. Attendees included families from Pella New Sharon Eldon Oskalago Moravia and Albia along with Katrietia Sytsma. Spring arrives officially in about five weeks.
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Henry Sytton
Sytsma
Frank Rouse
Francesa
Irene
Raymond
John Vogelaur
Morris
Reine Kline
Pella
Iowa
Ferdinand, Vogelaar
New Sharon
Jake Banyen
Eldon
Moravia
Andrew Sytama
Henry van Weelden
Albia
Katretia Sytsma
M E Friday Dinner Menu Highlights Pork and Roast Beef
The menu lists roast pork and roast beef with dressing and gravy served with potatoes, corn, pickles, jelly, and pie. Coffee is offered. Advertising notes appear alongside the meal items.
Ministerial Association Will Meet in Centerville
The Appanouse county Ministerial Association will hold its regular meeting at the M. KE. Church in Centerville on Monday March 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 15 p.m. The general subject will be The Successful Pastor.
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Appanouse County
Union Revival Services Conclude in Moravia
The Moravia union revival, held over the past two weeks, closed Sunday evening after one of the most successful campaigns in years. More than 150 conversions reported, fellowship spirit enhanced, and community upbuilding noted. Evangelist Rev. Miller preached a plain practical gospel without apology.
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Moravia
Ita
Miller
Pioneer Resident Amanda Morrison Dies in Centerville
Amanda Noland Morrison, widow of I A Morrison and pioneer of Appanoose County, died at her daughter J D More’s home in Centerville at 11:00 a m Friday after years of invalidism. Born May 28, 1845 in Kentucky, she moved to Iowa with her family in 1852, married Irwin Morrison in 1870, and lived on farms near Unionville before retiring to Unionville then Centerville. Surviving children are W W Whisler, W I Morrison, W R Morrison of Unionville and J O More of Centerville. 29 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Funeral at Unionville Methodist Church Sunday. Interment Unionville Cemetery.
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Appanoose County
Amanda Noland Morrison
I. A. Morrigan
J. D. More
South Main Street
Centerville
Iowa
Morrison
Union
Amanda Noland
Joshua and
Franky Lowe Noland
Eatell
Kentucky
J. 0
More
Tavis County
Lews
Irwin Andrew Morrison
Unionville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hunt
Methodist
A. M. Smith
Eldon
Unionvie
E. H. Lanning
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Mother's Death
We thank our neighbors and friends who assisted us during our mother’s sickness and death. Gracious offerings expressed deep sympathy from Mr and Mrs S W Whisler, Mr and Mrs W L Morrison, Mr and Mrs W R Morrison, and other local neighbors.
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S. W
Whisler
Brg
Morrison
W. R
Mya. J. O
A B Aid Dinner Menu Feature and Chalk Art
The notice lists a Wednesday March A B Aid Dinner Menu including Roast Pork Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Parsnips Micaroni Cheese Deviled Eggs Pickles Bread Corn Bread Butter Pie Coffee Milk. It notes chalk artist J K Burkley will lecture to entertain both young and old.
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J. K. Burkley
Promise City Defeated Here Tuesday Evening
Moravia second team won 26 12 and the local fret team won 22 17 as Moravia and the Promise City squads visited the Blue and White camp. The Rammed were Moravia’s last regular game and the first here in weeks. Lineups include Moravia second Barnes Mason Harrison Jennings Pence and first team Kaster Hughes Reich Stacker Jordan Morris.
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Promise City High School
Moravia
Eany
Ramed
Barnes
Mason
Harrison
Jennings
Pence
Kaster
Hughes
Reich
Stacker
Jordan
Morris
Indepanideita Plays In Moulton Tournament
Indepanideita participated in a basketball tournament at Moulton this week. In round one on Monday they beat Pulaski 30 to 20, then lost to Ottumwa 28 to 26 on Tuesday. Moravia players listed include Smith Gehler Reich Broyher Ivelan Kaster and Swaim.
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Moravia
Moulton
Pulaski
Ottumwa
Smith
Gehler
Reich
Broyher
Ivelan
Kaster
Swaim
Home Talent Play The Path Across the Hill
The Moravia School gymnasium hosts a Friday evening home talent play titled The Path Across the Hill. Presented by the Galesburg School district near Plano, the production is directed by Miss Mintia A Gallen and previously staged in Piano with success.
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Moravia School Cymnagium
Galesburg Schoool
Plano
Mintia A. Gallen
Legion Auxiliary Notes on National Defense Program
The Legion Auxiliary presented an Americaniam and National Defense program at the high school on February 20 led by Eighth District National Defense Chairman Mrs Gail Broyshay. The event featured colors by Mrs Grace Veach, the pledge, and remarks by Mrs Lorena Albert with a National Defense Convention report read by Mrs Bernhard Dubbert via radio installation by George Firkina.
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Eighth District
National Defense
Gail Broshay
Grace Veach
Lorena Albert
Bernhard Dubbert
New York
George Firkina
Margaret Brain
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Bard
Meadames Lorena Albert
Margaret Callen
Aleafa Hiatt
Gail Broyhar
Slao
Knoxville
Marjorie Tracy
Ada Mae Davis to Lead Instruction at Masonic Hall
Notice announces Ada Mae Davis district instructor to hold a school of instruction at Masonic Hall on Wednesday March 11 at 1 30 and 7 30 pm The U B Lutios will serve dinner at 3730 at 26 cents per plate Members urged to notify Secretary by Tuesday March 10 for dinner Officers should attend practice Margaret Callen W M Mildred Bishop Secretary
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Ada Mae Davis
Masonic Hall
U. B. Lutios
Margaret Callen
W. M. Mildved
Farewell gathering for departing couple in Brazil Indiana
On Monday evening March 2 a farewell gathering was held at the W H Sandy home for Mr and Mrs Sandy who will leave Wednesday for their home in Brazil Ind The five inning was spent socially Sandwiches and coffee were served late Those present included Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker and Bobbie Dean Mr and Mrs Ostia Whicker and children Mrs Vesta Denler and children Mrs Will Laws and Pauline Br and Mrs Ryman Kincade and Jim Belt of Brazil Ind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sandy
Sandy
Brazil
Ind
Johnnie Whicker
Bobbie Dean
Ostia Whicker
Vesta Denler
Will Laws
Pauline
Play To Be Given At Hilton Hall
The Farm Bureau will present a play at Grange Hall on Friday evening this week. The event aims to entertain all attendees and is open to the public.
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Hilton Hall
Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
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Reba Callen
Forrest Lagle
Lucille Coltrain
B. F. Whitehead
Hartia Stafford
Ardis Callen
Ruby Whitehead
Thia
N. F
Clow
Joy L. Claw
Claw
Kansas
South Americs
Crow
Bolivng
Indiana
Aylmars
Burns
M. Smith
H. Main
Lavonne Fisher
Main
Burna & Close
Bishop
Judge A. Brown
Judge Brown
Dorothy "Lou Dodd
We, Ty
Albia Clothing
Annnual
A. F
A. M
M. E
Puya Ita Wey
Ministerial Association
A. B. Aid
Promise City
Legion Auxiliary Notes
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