Church News Revival Attendance Rises at Sunday School
The Sunday School reports a fine increase in attendance since the revival with services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the theme What Should be the Measure of our Love and devotion to Christ. The church doors reopen for new members signing cards, Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. and a baptismal service at 7:30 p.m. The mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 led by Br. Halt Swaim. youth prayer at 7:30 Thursday at the Christian Church. Pastor A Fisher delivers the baptism sermon.
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Christ
Christian Endeavor
Deloris Main
Church of Christ Bible School Seeks Faithful Attendance
The church calls for 10 a.m. Bible School and 11 a.m. communion and sermon series by Brother Evans on the Gospel in Prophesy Promise and Fulfilled. Junior Endeavor led by Quentin Hudson at 6 40 p.m. Senior Endeavor attends Albia convention 6 50 p.m. Sunday with 7 30 p.m. sermon. Union Young Peoples prayer Thursday 7 90. Ladies Aid Wednesday. March social well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Kingery congratulated on marriage. farewells to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kincade as they depart for Muscatine.
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Bible School
Brother Evans
Junior Christian Endeavor
Quentin Hudson
Albia
Union Young People's Prayer Meeting
Ladies Aid
Geo. Kingery
Mewly-Weda
Roy Kincade
Muscatine
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Services and Invitations
M. E. Church notes report Sunday School at 9:46 a.m. with 186 present, target 200, preaching at 11 a.m. on The Vine and the Branches. Epworth League at 3:30 p.m., evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30, youth prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 at Christian Church. Several baptized, invitation to unite or be baptized next Sunday, Easter communion and baptism and reception of members planned, no services the last two Sundays due to roads at Wesley Chapel, pastor B. G. Hankins.
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Epworth League
Christian Church
Wesley Chapel
B. G. Hankins
Teonium Circuit Sunday School and Evening Services Schedule
Teonium Circuit outlines Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Bap teams and reception of members Young people's meeting at 7 p m Evening services at 7 30 p m Song service with Fonny Crosby songs for her birthday Velma Whicker led last Tuesday eve Boy Scouts meet Saturday 7 p m All Circuit young people's social 7 30 to 8 p m Palm Sunday special services Farm Bureau and Brotherhood Vosbursh Friday Pelrview Sunday School 2 p m Worship at 9 45 a m Young People's Choir Epworth League 7 30 p m Hilton Sunday School 10 a m Misa Hilton attendance praised Alvin Rouse led with 33 bird land Bible references pastor sermon 7 30 p m J Wy Zerbe pastor
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Fonny Crosby
Velma Whicker
Boy Scouts
St. Patrick's Dey
Farm Bureau
Vosbursh
Pelrview
Young People’s
Epworth League
Fine League
Misa
Hilton
Alvin Rouse
Bird Land
Swift Francis Elmer Taken By Death
Francis Elmer Swift born September 2 1868 in Monroe county Iowa died March 14 1931 aged 72 years 6 months 6 days widow Anna L Shehan survives with five grandchildren and several children listed. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J W Zerhe at Iconium Methodist Church with burial in Iconium cemetery.
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Francis Elmer
Myron
Rachel Swift
Monroe County
Iowa
Anna L. Shehan
Edna
Elbert
Gov
Melrose
C. S. Argo
Conium
Glen Turner
Moravia
J. B. Derby
Albis
Earl
Lois
Lucille
Dorothy
Dwayne
Baby Thelma
M. EB
Iconium
Dillon
Swift
Mworth
Frather’s
J. W. Zerhe
Iconium Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for Elmer Swift Family
The Elmer Swift family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death.
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Elmer Swift
Moravia Town Council considers tax refund request and notices special meeting
Town Council members met in regular session with Mayor Firkins and councilmen Kennedy Jones Tracy Irwin. A petition by D D Pollard for tax refund on April 2 1929 was read and referred to the County Board for single approval. Claims totaling several dollars were approved. A special meeting was set for March 9 to discuss a sharpening program with Engineer Hall. Bob O Dunnon to be exempt from poll tax for 1981 due to fire duties. Treasurer Minnes report approved. Adjournment follows.
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W. G. Firking
E. D. Kennedy
C. ©. Jones
W. W. Tracy
John W. Irwin
D. D
Pollard
Firkins
Ira
Tracy
Kennedy
County Board of Supervisory
Clarence Dowd
W. E. Donovan
W. B. Donovan
J. A. Hiatt
Moravia Union, Pty. C
J. LS. Us Co
W. E
Donovan
M. P. Mann
Hall
Council
Jones
Bob Ounon
Treas
J. D. Minnes
RL. Tarr
M E Friday Dinner Menu Highlights a Classic Lineup
The menu lists Tenderloin mashed potatoes green beans gravy scalloped tomatoes deviled ham beets hot biscuits upside down cake whipped cream cofifes. Includes traditional sides and a dessert spread, reflecting a mid century dining style.
County Declamatory winners and Moravia school notes
At the County Declamatory contest held in Cincinnati last Wednesday night, Gene Schben Centerville Merlin Rowe Cincinnati and Clyde Fuert Mystle won titles with their speeches while Moravia entrants Harvis Stafford and Dorothy Lou Dodd placed in the sub county contest Moravia plans to compete next year A Moravian orientation with John Fletcher Academy of Oykaloosa is under consideration A Moravia Senior class toured Ottumwa including John Morrell packing plant and its lard bacon and ham departments The plant ships 60 carloads of meat products daily and employs 2100 at Ottumwa and 1500 at Sioux Falls The guide has served as company employee for 53 years Journalism changes will shift News Basket focus to one class each week with Senior class to handle next issue
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Cincinnati
Gene Schben
Centerville
Cataline
Merlin Rowe
Clyde Fuert
Mystle
Hezkiah
Moravia
Harvis Stafford
Dorothy Lou Dodd
Moravian
John Fletcher Academy
Oykaloosa
Ottumwa
Morrell
John Morrell & Co
Sioux Falls
N. F
Dlaga
Canary Cagers Rout Albia Girls In Local Tilt
The Canary Camera gave Albia girls a brutal 57 to 7 defeat on the local gym floor Tuesday evening. In the second game Albia Junior College defeated Moravia Independents 44 to 17. Albia seeks another state crown after last year’s title.
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Albia
Albia Junior College
Moravia Independents
Normal Training Department Excels in January State Exam
Students in the Normal Training Department celebrate strong January results. Of seventy five papers, sixty two passed with scores from 76 to 100, twelve papers missed by a bit but received H. S. grade passes, and one examination was total failure.
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H. S
Grade and music club notes from the county school
The fourth grade recognizes reading and writing achievements with certificates and buttons. The sixth grade honors brushing teeth and a health task. Glee clubs prepare for the May county festival with new numbers and arrangements. A stray line recalls a family anecdote about a father and soldiers.
Birth and Death Notice for Inez Hawkins of Des Moines
Inez McKim Hawkins born April 29, 1882 died March 8, 1981 in Des Moines hospital. Married May 28, 1927 to G. C. Hawkins of Des Moines. Funeral March 1k at 2:00 pm from Church of Christ Moravia, Rev. W. G. Lagte, alley cemetery interment.
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Inez McKim Hawking
L. C
Isabelle McKim
Des Moines
G. C. Hawkins
Inez
Church of Christ
Church of Christ In
Moravia
W. G. Lagte
Return From Southern Trip by Turner Party
T. J. Turner C. A. Turner and C. S. Nach returned to Moravia Wednesday evening after a nine day motor tour through the south and west. They planned to go to Dalhart Texas but added a side trip to Colorado. They traced Nebraska Central Kansas Oklahoma Dalhart on the way south and returned via New Mexico Colorado to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Trinidad Longmont Colorado, staying two nights at the Br Benson home in Longmont before returning. Turner owns land near Dalhart and the journey highlighted rapid farming progress in the Panhandle. The trip was uneventful with no weather or mechanical problems.
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T. J. Turner
C. A. Turner
C. S. Nach
Moravia
Dalhart
Texas
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Trinidad
Puebla
Colorado Springs
Denver
Longmont
Br. Benson
Pan-Handle
Turner
Moravia Razor Blades Sharpened Sale Advertised At Noon
At noon on March 21 in Moravia shoppers are invited to bring containers for a sale of safety razor blades sharpened at 10 cents per pound. The notice urges readers to tell neighbors and mentions J. M. Cate.
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Moravia
Albia Rotary Banquet Strengthens Moravia Relations
Albia Rotary Club members and spouses, 40 plus, joined Moravia residents for a Jolification Banquet at United Brethren Church dining parlors. The dinner aimed to foster friendly ties between communities with a program of readings music and a toast by Charles E. Miller marking a successful evening.
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Albia Rotary Club
Moravia
United Brethren Church
Albia Club
Austin Jay
Helen Main
Edna Burns
Vernice
Jean Fisher
Frank Fisher
Vernice Fisher
Helen McCrory
Charles E. Miller
Mason Elected President of Moravia School Board
A. G. Mason was elected president of the Moravia Independent School District Board of Education at the annual organization meeting held Monday evening. The newly elected director, A. G. Broshar, qualified and was sworn in at this meeting.
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A. G. Mason
Board of Education
Moravia Independent School District
A. G. Broshar
Barkley Entertains Moravia Audience at School Gym
Attorney and entertainer James R. Barkley appeared in Moravia Monday evening under the W H M B of the Methodist Church. Despite a smaller crowd, attendees enjoyed his engaging chalk talk style, with Mrs J F Albert singing and Elizabeth Sneed on piano. The longtime lawyer has returned to Moulton and resumed his early profession after many years in showman work.
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James R. Barkley
Moulton
Moravia
Methodist Church
Barkley
Formal Opening Swarm Store This Saturday
Announcement details the formal opening of the new Swarm furniture and undertaking store scheduled for Saturday March 21 at 9 o'clock. The ad directs readers to page 10 for more information. Local community notes include job changes, shop ads, and social events in Moravia Mount Pleasant and Ottumwa regions.
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Swank Swarmie
County Odd Fellows Meet Here Thursday Evening
Moravia lodge I O O F hosts the IT O O F County Council on Thursday evening. Grand Lodge sponsors this sociable gathering for all lodges to discuss daily issues and enjoy music. Past Grand Chaplain Rev B G Hawkins will speak. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs urged to attend despite familiarity with lodge rules. Large turnout expected.
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Moravia Lodge I. 0. O. F
IT. O. QO. KF
Grand Lodge
B. G. Hawkins
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ottumwa Teams Lose to Canary Cagers and Independents
Ottumwa YWCA and Morrell Packing House clubs met the Canary Cagers and Moravian Independents last Thursday evening. Indies beat Moravian Independents 28 to 18 after a 36 to 18 score in the Moravia game, with Morrell Packing House tallying 15 points to Moravian Independents 28.
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Ottumwa Y. W. G. A
Morrell Packing House
Iere
Jwal “Canary Cagers
Independents
Indies
Moravia
Kensington Ladies Elect Officers for New Year
Kensington officers gathered Thursday March 6 with hostess Mrs T Slavin. Roll call asked for People who have won Nobel Prizes. Mrs Di Bishop read on Nobel Prizes, Foundation and Institutes. Officers elected: President Mrs Helen Sneed, Vice Mrs Enona Pabst, Secretary Mrs Jennie Johnson, Treasurer Mrs Kate Slavin. Refreshments followed.
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Mra
T. Slavin
Kensington
di . Bishop
Helen Sneed
Enona Pabst
Jennie Johnson
Kate Slavin
Funeral Procession by Horse Drawn Hearse Returns
A Wednesday funeral for Mrs. Inez McKim Hawkins used a horse drawn hearse due to snow blocked roads. Turner & Son reported it had been three years since such a hearse was used and about fifteen years since horses replaced by motor equipment. The tails of the turnout recalled a familiar but rare sight.
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Inez McKim Hawkins
Sailes
Turner & Son
Subscription renewal note from Natoma residents
Mr HL. K. Smith receives a check to renew The Union subscription. The writers, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haller, express pleasure reading Mrs Blanche DuVa’s letter, mention ten busy years in their store, hope for a vacation, and note ideal winter weather with about four inches of snow on March 5. Best wishes to friends.
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HL. K. Smith
Union
Blanche DuVa
Fred Haller
Seniors Celebrate Class Bride With Candy Party
The Senior class of M. H. S. met Monday evening at Rev and Mrs J B Sinmurs home to enjoy a candy party planned for the class bride Mrs Marjorie Hough. They presented her with a very attractive set of dishes.
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J.B. Sinmurs
Marjorie Hough
Masons to Meet Friday Evening March 26
Attention Masonry notice invites third degree work Friday night March 26 with visiting brothers welcomed. A. G. Mason signs as W. Mr. Thursday March 12. De and Mrs Slavin hosted Kenstgton ladies and husbands for a pleasant evening and luncheon.
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A. G. Mason
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Evelyn Carter
Nadine Layte
Robert Smith
Violet Morris
Lorena Philby
Orelup
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Martin
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J. M. Cate
Johnson Berber Shop
Aliba Rotarians
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Chester Broshat
G—Johnson Barber Shop
J. A. Tadlock
Miller Church
Clark Blackmun
Tadlock
Marsh
Mt. Pleasant
T. R. Cathay
Geo, Winslet
Rollie McDonough
Progressive Club
M. E. Church
Winslet
A. G. Broshaz
Christien
Doris van Dorin
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Cissie Kincade
T. O.O. F. County Council
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