Moravia equinox weather note and local musings
A Moravia column blends a weather log with satirical observations of public life. It discusses a March 21 thunder and lightning event tied to a perceived equinox storm and riffs on the equinox definition, followed by speculation about political candidacy and commentary on public payrolls and governance with a wry, local tone.
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Moravia
Moravia Oi
Retalee
Weather Man
Webater
Thia
Appanoose Odd Fellows Rebekahs Hold Moravia Meeting
Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and guests from Appanoose county gathered in Moravia Hall for the council’s monthly meeting hosted by Moravia lodges. J B Sneed presided as the program featured musical performances by the Moravia quartet and the Morrow Wranglers, with speeches by Geo B Johnson and E E Withrow on Odd fellowship.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Moravia Hall
Rebekaha
Appanoose County
Odd Fellow Hall
Moravia
J. B. Sneed
R. W. Winsler
W. A. Smith
Bert Turner
Morrow Wranglers
Bmoultan
Myetic
Dallys Chority
Delos Charity
Mary Margaret Horstman
Pearl Black
Miss Horstman
Noorden Slavin
Doty & Walters
Unionsville
Misa
Elizabeth Sneed
Moravian
Geo. B. Johnson
Centerville
Temples of Antiquity
Yavin
Hugh Steele
Steele
George Milani
William B. Bolin
Milani
Bolin
Lodge Hall
Cincinnati
D. E. Bishop
Local Nomination Acknowledgement For Mayor Bid
A notice from a candidate thanking friends for the mayoral nomination explains time constraints prevent accepting the role if selected. The message implies unavailability to serve even if deemed fortunate enough to win.
Morayia School Board Reorganized Monday
Iowa law dictated Monday as the school board reorganization day. The old board met in the secretary’s office and completed business while two new members M H Jonson and Forrest Main were sworn in. W A Smith was re-elected president and named committees on purchasing building and grounds.
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State of
Iowa
Oid
M. H. Jonson
Forrest Main
W. A. Smith
A. G. Broahar
M. H. Johnson
WW. Tracy
U B Church Cantata Sunday Night
United Brethren church to present an Easter cantata titled Behold He Liveth on Sunday night March 27 at 7 30. Three choirs will assist with Bible readings and drills. Cast includes Disciple Andrew Russell Johnson Philip Claude Hawk James Wyndle Roberts Peter Carl VanZante John John son Matthew Hershel Johnson Thomas Cleo Barnes Luke Lawrence Gardner Crespas Harold Hawk Priektz and elders Ruben Walter Lemaster Caiphas Frank Hawk Benjamin Albert Yeach Simon Theo Miller Angel Edna Burns Joanna Mra Grace Main Mary mother of James Mrs Elvie Hawk Mary Magdalene Mrs Margaret Callen
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United Brethren Church
Andrew
Russell Johnson
Philip
Claude Hawk
James
Wyndle Roberts
Peter
Carl VanZante
John
John Johnson
Matthew
Hershel Johnson
Thomas
Cleo Barnes
Luke
Lawrence Gardner
Crespas
Harold Hawk
Priegtz
Ruben
Walter Lemaster
Caiphas
Frank Hawk
Benjamin
Albert Yeach
Simon
Theo Miller
Angel
Edna Burns
Joanna
Mra
Grace Main
Mary
Elvie Hawk
Mary Magdalene
Margaret
Callen
Blizzard Drifts Moravia With Heaviest Snow Of Year
A northeast blizzard Monday left Moravia and surrounding areas covered in the year’s heaviest snowfall, estimated at up to ten inches. Main roads mostly clear while country roads were briefly impassable as sleet and rain turned to snow and lightning and thunder accompanied the storm. The system eased by Tuesday with clearing skies and a tentative thaw beginning Wednesday’s gray conditions.
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Moravia
Funeral rites for Cora Sharp of Moravia held Thursday
Funeral services for the late Cora Sharp, former Moravia resident, will be conducted at the M E church barn Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock with local mourners and clergy attending.
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Mra
Cora Sharp
Moravia
M. E
Moravia School Band Set May Sixth Concert
Moravia plans a May sixth public concert in the school gymnasium staged by the band members. The program includes overtures marches waltzes serenades and solos and duets with a quartet. Dale Carls directs the high school and the event promises a well attended showcase.
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Moravia
Dale Carls
County Demos Name Delegates for State Convention
Appanoose county democrats met in Genterville for a delegate convention at the courthouse. County Chairman W B Jays addressed the meeting and delegates were chosen to attend the state Democrat convention in Davenport on Tuesday March 29. Delegates include John K Valentine Paul Beer C C Beggs N C Hargin C Y Agee Mrs Anna Witcher D H Rinehart Tlardin Guinn Frank DeMar T W Killion Jack Stumpy C S Nash J J Hicks Ted Hibbs Forest Davis Patrick O Hair C A Hornaday C F Graham Richard Durrah G A Stuckey C A Snedeker Mrs Nell Heer Mrs Mildred Bishop.
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Appanoose
Court House
Genterville
W. B. Jays
Davenport
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Paul Beer
C. C. Beggs
Moulton
N.C
Moravia
Tlardin Guinn
Dean
Frank DeMar
T. W. Killion
Jack Stumpy
Seymour
Nash
J. J. Hicks
Ted Hibbs
Nume
Forest Davis
Patrick O’hair
Centeryillg
C. A. Hornaday
Udell
C. F. Graham
Mystic
Richard
Odd Fellows Egg Roast Set for March 21
The Odd Fellows announce their annual Egg Roast on Thursday March 21 inviting each member's family to attend. Families are asked to bring BBs as in previous years.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Odd ordinances and math myths in early ink
The New Sharon Star mocks an Ohio town traffic rule that halts both cars until the other leaves the way. It recalls Indiana lawmakers’ attempt to redefine pi and ridicules the five day wait marriage law, calling both measures flawed.
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Ohio
Sharon
Iowa
Indiana
Mrs Margaret Jackson obituary at Foster aged 77
Mrs Margaret Jackson widow of Hartley Jackson died at her Foster home on Thursday March 17 at age 77 years 1 month 16 days She was born in Des Moines Town February 2 1856 and had lived in Foster for forty years Survived by daughter Olive Lambert Ottumwa son W G Osborn Ottumwa several grandchildren and relatives Funeral at home Foster Saturday at 1 30 pm Rev B G Hawkins Moravia with Antiquity Lodge A F and A M Moravia as pallbearers Burial Eslinger Cemetery
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Margaret Jackson
Hartley Jackson
Foster
Davison
Des Moines
Olive Lambert
Ottumwa
W. G. Osborn
B. G. Hawkins
Moravia
Mem+bers
Antiquity Lodge
Eslinger
Epworth League notes on town improvement meeting
John Powell led the Epworth League meeting last Sunday evening on how to better the town with nearly thirty members present. The group aims for forty attendees this coming Sunday and invites all young people to join.
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John Powell
Wilt
Miller Hat In Ring for Senator from Monroe and Marion
Charles E. Miller a prominent Albia attorney has entered the Republican race for State Senator from Monroe and Marion counties. The Albia Union-Republican notes Miller’s local renown and predicts strong showings on election night June 6 as ballots are tallied.
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Charles E. Miller
Senator
Albia
Monroe
Marion
Albia Union-Republican
Charley
Neck of the Woods
Theer
Crousca
Former Moravia Coach Finds Success with Nevada Teams
The Nevada Iowa paper highlights Allen T. Bolgler, formerly Moravia High, as coach of the Nevada team. Townspeople praise his work and the squad, noting a close 24 to 22 loss to Marshalltown in a recent tournament and Roosevelt High of Des Moines as current state champions.
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Nevada
Iowa
Allen T. Bolgler
Marshalltown
Roosevelt High
Des Moines
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu
The menu lists creamed chicken with hot biscuits mashed potatoes corn custard and deviled eggs served to diners named Pis Ovites.
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M. E
Troubadour Orchestra Benefit at Dale Church Concert
The Troubadour Orchestra will perform a benefit concert at Dale Church on Friday evening March 25 at 7 30 for the Dale church Aid Society and the missionary auxiliary of the M E church of Moravia. Guest performers include Mrs J F Albert and daughter Jean Shirley with Maxine Tucker and Edny Burns as readers. A silver offering will be taken. Personnel include Carolyn Luke violin Mary Louise Blumenstock flute Dale Carls trumpet Wilhelm Blumenstock clarinet Mrs Raymond Hilleyard orchestra bell Mrs Dale Curis tuba Dale Schreiner percussion and Mrs Fred Blumenstock accompanist. Voglesung note irrelevant text omitted.
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Troubadour Orchestra
the Dale Church
O'Clook
J. F
Albert
Jean Shirley
Maxine Tucker
Edny Burns
Dale Church Aid Society
M. EU Church of
Dale Carls
Wilhelm Blumenstock
Raymond Hilleyard
Orchestra Bella
Dale Curis
Dale Schreiner
Fred Blumenstock
Large City Election Looms After School Vote
Election forecasters expect a large turnout for Monday March 28 with two city tickets named Citizens and Peoples. Citizens nominees include Mayor W M Gardner and councilmen F W Blumestock G C Onllers F P Hawk C O Jones C B Nash plus treasurer J D Minnes and assessor Larry Hudgens. Peoples nominees list P K Horner and councilmen Lester Brain George Irelan Estel Lockman and DK Ovelup. Voters will also decide on a two mill annual tax for a band fund.
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Vetera
Citizens
Nash
J. D. Minnes
Larry Hudgens
Peoples
P. K. Horner
Lester Brain
George Irelan
Estel Lockman
Ovelup
Death of Mrs W H Eaton at Moravia aged 53
Mrs W H Eaton died at her home southwest of Moravia on Friday morning March 18 age 53 years 6 months 12 days after illness. Born September 6 1878 near Main Station Iowa Sarah Katherine Gillis married to Wm Eaton March 3 1903 had six children Ruby George John Ruth Bissie William. funeral held March 20 at Fairview Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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W. H. Eaton
Moravia
Sarah Katherine
Albert
Eliza Gillis
Main Station
Iowa
Lfe
Wm. Eaton
Ruby
Chicago
George
John
Ruth
Bissie
William
Sadie
Starling
Fairview Church
Te. W. R. Matsler
J. W. Zorba
Liyria
Fairview Cemetery
Frank Dudley for County Supervisor Nomination
Political announcement naming Frank Dudley as Democratic candidate for County Supervisor in the 1983 term. The notice states he will run if nominated and elected, and pledges to work for the best interests of taxpayers at all times and under all circumstances.
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Henry Field
Alfula Bul
United States
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Bhenandogh
Senate
Publc
Offidiala
Lar
Board of Supervisors
Achievement Day Fourth Annual Event in Centerville Highlighted
The 4th Annual Achievement Day was held in Centerville with ten townships exhibiting posters and features. A large bucket driver and the day’s program were well received, with Ruby Hiatt noted. Centerville calls for Saturday activities.
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Centerville
Sace Aday
Church Services Planned for Sunday by Robert Seath
San Rise prayer meeting at 6 30 a m Bible School at 10 a m Morning worship and Communion at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Services will be held in the afternoon Everyone invited Bring friends Robert Seath minister
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Robert Seath
M E Church Notes Easter Sunday Services
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines worship details with Sunday School at 9 45 a m the Primary department program at the base, a sermon at 11 a m and an invitation to unite with the church at service end Epworth League 6 30 p m special music 7 30 p m Easter is Church Day with Wesley preaching at 280 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m B G Honking pastor.
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Epworth League
Arehesian
Pos- Bue Gon
United Brethren Church Easter Programs and Services
The United Brethren Church schedules a cradle roll program at 10:46 with Scripture, recitations, piano, and a four boy exercise, followed by a sermon, Holy Communion, and baptism. Junior Otterbein Guild meets at 6 p.m., Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. on Easter topics, choir cantata Behold He Liveth at 7:30, Ladies Aid all day Wednesday, and pre Easter services nightly at 7:30 led by Gen H Suenkel.
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Maerel H. Johnson
Francia Miller
Imogene Hiatt
Junior Tisue
Marie Callen
Ruby Johnson
Floyd Johnson
Tunior Otterbein Guild
Chas, Coftin
Christian Endeavor
Community church notices and Scout events in Iconium district
Sunday School and worship times listed for Iconium Circuit churches. Farm Bureau programs at Methodist church with W E Krizer speaker and lent services. Scouts sponsored Pied Row program. Girl Scouts social April 2. Boy Scouts 7:30 p m Saturday. Fairview and Hilton Sunday Schools times and superintendents. Gordon Concert Company performed Friday. April community night with Farm Bureau program. Invitation to join any local church. WW Zerbe minister.
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Tyonitua
Ralph Turner
Farm Bureau
Methodist Church
W. E. Krizer
Girl Scouts
Fairview
Peart ‘Hiner
Young Peoples Ehos
Epworth League
TIS
Hilton
Lewis tRouse
Young Peoples Choir
Gordon Concert Company
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Ruby Hiatt Vis
Centerville Calle
Church News
Church of Christ
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M. E. Church Notes
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Music
the Word
Iconium
Zerbe
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