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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
4
Thursday evening Moravia Band hosts a negro minstrel titled Mrs Black's Pink Yea Party at the school gym under auspices of the Moravia Band. A Brazilian group from Towa presents the play with music from the local band. Proceeds will aid the band in buying new music.
The Moravia Independent School District board held its first meeting after the annual election. C. G. Cullers was re-elected president and W. C. Bivin sworn in for a three year term as director. May by the name of Peoples run ning for the legislature says he is the people's candidate.
Moravia will gain a new gasoline filling station with Turner erecting it at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and the Centerville Albia road. Turner reports a Standard Oil Company contract for gas oils and greases and says Arthur Stanley will operate the station when ready.
Moravia Public Schools held annual Home and School Days on Thursday and Friday drawing a large crowd. Night school on Thursday offered two hours of classes and demonstrations. Friday featured exhibits, demonstrations, and a loaned print exhibit from Colonial Art Co benefiting the school.
W E Elgin has authorized the Moravia Union to announce his candidacy for re election as Treasurer of Appanoose county subject to the Republican voters at the June Primary. The Centerville Republican notes he is completing his first term and previously farmed extensively in Walnut township.
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M holds its regular meeting Friday evening March 23 with stere optical lectures and refreshments announced by W M A G Broshar.
Claude Luse of Mystic announces Republican primary candidacy for sheriff. He cites a long family history of Republican service and a record as constable, promising devotion to duty and faithful county service if elected. The Mystic and Walnut Republicans endorse him to voters countywide.
Moravia will conduct its bi annual town election next Monday March 26 with polls open 8 a m to 6 p m The ballot features a mayor five councilmen a treasurer and an assessor Hudgene Burdette Utterback seeks assessor as write in candidate Also Tuesday Rev and Mrs W P Donahoo celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Moravia home with 53 relatives and friends attending.
D Evans announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of Court of Appanoose County subject to Democratic voters June primary. Appointed recently to fill vacancy left by Geo Argo resignation. Evans long time resident near Mystic, previously a farmer.
The Church of Christ lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Men's Bible Class handling opening services and a sermon titled Gods Call. Evening service at 730 p m features Ringing the Bella of Heaven with special music. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. Bazaar and Food Sale Saturday. Glee Club praised for singing. three new members added last Sunday.
The United Brethren church reports higher Sunday attendance due to better roads and pleasant weather. Members aim to reach one hundred percent attendance while spring revival continues. The article notes a missed youth night and references Pastor Winfield Thompson and a prayer meeting on Wednesday.
On the ballot voters are asked to write natuy in the assessor race and mark the square next to it. The line suggests a writing instruction and a voting mark action for the local office.
Moravia students Richard Sneed won the oratorical title with The Undelivered Speech and Norman Firkins placed second in humorous with Jimminy Crickets in a regional event at Blakesburg. Other top placers included Don Holley Ottumwa dramatic second and Helen Wheaton Fremont. Competitors came from Ottumwa Moravia Blakesburg Fremont Sigourney and Agency.
Antiquity Lodge No. 262 A F and A M has purchased a stereopticon machine and slides for first and third degree demonstrations. Witnesses say it is a fine addition to the lodge's equipment. Lectures will be shown in regular session Friday evening. Refreshments announced.
Sheriff Earl Gaughenbaugh announced in Moravia that he will run again for sheriff, subject to Republican voters at the June primary. Supporters cite his jail administration and fairness, noting his past work under challenging conditions and the community’s urging for his candidacy.
Agent ELD Kennedy reports Milwaukee Southwest Line train No. 28 at 1108 p m will stop for passengers to Davenport and all points east previously only Chicago riders were served. change expands boarding options for travelers on this route.
The Waughop Motor Co invites the public to its annual Bean Dinner at the Moravia garage on Wednesday March 28. The event features New Model Fords, Firestone tire demonstrations, and related demonstrations. Morning program starts at 10 o'clock with dinner served 12:30 to 1 p.m.
The Moravia Union endorses W. H. Callen for Apbanoose County Board of Supervisors for the 1929 term. A longtime Taylor Township resident, he is praised for ability and qualifications. Voters are urged to elect a northern representative to balance southeastern and southern incumbents, ensuring broad county representation. Fresh Paint signs soon appear.
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