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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
3
Firkins and Law sell their moving picture equipment in Moravia to Mr. Torrey of Eddyville who plans a new theater there. Delivery occurs April first, ending Moravia’s film show after April 18. Shows will run this Saturday and next Tuesday and Wednesday as final viewings.
The church calendar lists Wednesday activities for the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Ed Hoskinson's home, an afternoon prayer meeting, and a 3 PM choir rehearsal. Sunday offers 10 AM Sunday School, 10:45 to 11:25 Junior Endeavor, 11 AM worship, 6:30 PM Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 PM Evening Worship. Easter Bazaar and Food Sale scheduled for Saturday, April 2 at the Christian Church.
Superintendent M H Goeldner announced Moravia High School was placed on the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredited list after a Chicago meeting on March 15 and 16 1927. Local officials note Moravia and Centerville are among Appanoose County’s few accredited schools and commend the district for reaching a top national standard.
The Food Sale and Easter Bazaar will be held at the Christian Church Saturday, April 2. Bargains for all. Mrs. Kern, superintendent, leads Sunday School at 10 a m. Communion also at 10 a m. Aid meets at the church March 30 in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dusenberry visited Centerville Friday.
Local notice from Moravia Iowa revives Wabash service with trains 14, 15, 11 and 19 resuming stops for Des Moines and St Louis passengers. Schedule details include flag and regular stops and local freight times. Also notes oil road treatments being tested by Monroe County supervisors and an appeal for debts to H G Brosha and Son.
The Trustees of Taylor Township will meet in Moravia on Monday April 4 at 10 am to equalize instruments and transact business. L. Gond, Township Clerk. N. E. Murdy, former Greenfield druggist, underwent surgery at Jennie Edgardaon hospital in Council Bluffs and is recovering. Friends may write via the hospital.
Moravia residents attended Home and School Days at the local school, an annual event now featuring a night school Thursday. Visitors toured grades seven through high school, saw exhibits from all classes, and praised faculty efforts. Elsie Cornett won the Lincoln Essay Medal, with Friday showcasing class exhibits and numerous awards informing attendees of the year’s work.
The operetta Windmills of Holland was presented February 15 and 16 with large attendance. Scenery by Misa Linn and Mrs Ward featured a house, mill, and dike. Costumes echoed Dutch attire as six girls wore poppy dresses and wooden shoes featured in a Dutch chorus. Story centers on Bob Yanker, Hilda, Franz, and Meinherg with a finale song as workers oppose replacing a windmill with modern machinery.
A humorously framed list titled There are seven mistakes of life that many of us nuke outlines common faults. The items include crushing others for progress, worrying over unchangeable things, declaring impossibilities, pressuring others to adopt our beliefs, neglecting mental growth through reading, clinging to trivial preferences, and failing to save money. The author is credited as Jim Hill O. Gann, ending with a wry aside that some dentists are painfully polite.
Dr. R J Atkins of Cedar Rapids a full blood Mohawk plans a six week trip to the Six Nations reservation near Brantford Ontario Canada to gather affidavits from college graduates to refute charges of immoral conduct against Native Americans. He will travel with Dan Hunter and Roy Leaver flying via Chicago Michigan City Detroit with stops en route.
The piece argues against doorstep sales pitches claiming locals overcharge, urging readers to compare prices and patronize area stores. It notes Harry Greenleaf of Centerville visited Moravia on Friday for a business call.
Died suddenly at home south of Moravia at age 68 after a brief illness following a fainting spell on the way home from Moravia. A longtime resident, he recently moved to the Sharp farm. Survived by wife, several children, and many relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Correction notes that C Waughop and C in share credit for a patent hay rake stacker and loader mounted on a Fordson tractor. The device is pitched as a promising market product. Also, Henry Stocker is reported ill and expected to recover.
The M. E. B. Church Auxiliary holds a dinner Friday in the Karao building on the north square. Thank Offering services Sunday include singing, readings, announcements, and offering. Epworth League meets 6:30 p.m. with Sunday service at 7:30 p.m. Easter Bazaar and supper planned for April 8. Karao building rented. Candy sale Saturday at Mason’s Bakery by the SS Class No. 8. Elmer Goeldner from Elsaton visits the Exeter Bazaar with cousin.
At Moravia Independent School District board meeting C C Cullers was chosen president for 1927 1928. He has served five years on the board and is considered well qualified. The session also wrapped up last year’s business and organized the new year.
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