Mauretania crosses Atlantic in record time 1914
Albert Brain narrates aboard the Mauretania on a Halifax bound voyage from England as war broke out at sea. The ship carried 1,670 passengers, 843 crew, 6,000 tons of freight, and 2,000 sacks of mail. The voyage’s destination shifted to Halifax with rail transport provided by Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brain
Daily Echo
Hallifax
Nova Scotia
Mauretania
Liverpool
Mr. Brain
Gertrude
Florence
England
New York
Local Groups To Newton For District Meet
The Moravia school concert band marching band and orchestra travel to Newton Saturday for the state district music contest. Moravia earned district entry by superior ratings at the sectional contest two weeks earlier. The marching band did not compete at the sectional. The Moravia band performs next Saturday at 9 50 with Baxter and Woodward in Class A and Class C concert bands in the afternoon with Moravia at 3 50. Dexter Woodward and Pleasantville also have concert bands in this division. At 7 pm the Moravia orchestra competes with orchestras from St. Charles Polk City and Newberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Newton
Baxter and
Woodward
Dexter, Woodward
Pleasantville
St. Charles
Polk City
Newberg
Blackman Reelected Coach At Oxford Junction
The Oxford Junction Iowa Mirror reports Kenneth Blackman has a renewed contract as athletic coach in Oxford Junction schools with higher pay and duties for girls basketball and boys athletics. He is believed to accept. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M K Blackman of Moravia and previously coached at Sewal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Iowa
Kenneth Blackman
Blackman
M. K. Blackman
Moravia
Oxford Tunction
Sewal
Mrs. H. A. Thompson Dies at Iconium Home
Mrs Cornelia Thompson age 88 died at her home two miles north of Iconium at 5 am Monday March 22 after a period of failing health. She was a pioneer resident and widow of Hugh A Thompson who died in January 1931. Survived by son Archie Thompson and wife, granddaughter Marjory Kelsey, grandson Wayne Thompson, three great grandchildren, sister Miss Eugenia Potts and numerous relatives. Funeral at Iconium M E Church Wednesday March 24 with Rev J W Stine, interment Iconium Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Thompson
Iconium
Hugh A. Thompson
Archie Thompson
Marjory Kelsey
Wayne Thompson
Eugenia Potts
Iconium M. E
Rev
J. W. Stine
Iconium Cemetery
Church Dinner Honors Albert and Beery Families
Members and friends of Moravia M. E. Church held a cooperative dinner after the morning service to honor the J. F. Albert and L. H. Beery families who are soon to leave the community. The event was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Birthday Anniversaries Honored at Russell Burns Home
A birthday cooperative dinner was held Sunday March 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns honoring Mrs Russell Burns and Glen Burns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Obe Burns Glen Lucille and Paul Mr and Mrs Leo Thompson David Ruth and Mildred Mr and Mrs Leon Burns Mrs Roy Underwood Gwendolyn and Donna. The occasion was marked by visiting and warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obe Burns
Glen
Lucille
Paul
Leo Thompson
David
Ruth
Mildred
Leon Burns
Roy Underwood
Gwendolyn
Donna
Russell Burns
Glen Burns
Fragmented verse about labor and decay and power
A distorted poem-like fragment portrays labor, farming, and control tying to loss and folly. Nonsense errors obscure meaning as lines mix farming actions with social commentary on leadership and wealth. The piece ends with a garbled sleep cue.
Will Calhoun Dies in New Mexico Obituary Notice
Will Calhoun 85, former Iconium resident, died at his daughter Ina Rinehart’s home in New Mexico. Relatives here report his death. full obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Calhoun
New Mexico
Ina Rinehart
Calhoun
Iconium
Revival Meetings Draw Attendance at Moravia M E Church
Revival services at Moravia M E Church grow in interest with two conversions on Tuesday evening. Pastor Rev. Chas L Ellis delivers earnest messages as Unionville duo Rev and Mrs Kocher lead song service. Sermon topics cover Gethsemane Sob of a Broken Heart The Cross When Love Dies Easter message and more with open invitation to join any church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ellis Johnson wedding ties Ellis and Johnson in Moravia
Miss Eithe Ellis daughter of Rev. Charles L. Ellis married Dr. Carl Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of Des Moines Saturday at the bride’s father’s home. The ceremony followed by a six o’clock dinner and plans to reside in Elliott Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eithe) Ellis
Chas. L. Ellis
Carl Johnson
Harry Johnson
Des Moines
Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church
Harold C. McComb
Burlington
H. J. Johnson
Louise Johnson
Enstram
Keets
Harald Shaw
Earl Wagner
What Cheer
Iowa
Bert Moore
Hilda
Bruce Moore
Delta
Harold McComb
Jack
Marilyn
Nancy Ellis
Betty Lou Smith
Margaret Smith
Jean Kathryn Broshar
J. W. Halden
Beauty Operator Chosen as Judge in State Show
Mrs Fanchen Winsler of Dorothea Beauty Shoppe Keosauqua selected as judge at the State Cosmetologists convention in Des Moines Tuesday night. Stanford McKearley of Kansas City announced the honor and lectured during the convention while Mrs Winsler demonstrated an original hair design with model Mrs Calhoun. The shop is undergoing remodeling and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsler
Dorothea Beauty Shoppe
Keosauqua
Des Moines
Winsler
Stanford McKearley
Kanass City
Calhoun
Willingke
Keosauqua Republicam
Local Couple Spends Weekend in City
A brief city note records Mr. and Mrs. Waser Bevey staying in the area over the weekend, enjoying local sights and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Waser Bevey
City
Chas McCloud Taken By Death in York Neb
The death of Charlie McCloud at his York home followed a paralytic stroke. He aged 78 and left a legacy in banking leadership and civic service, including endowing York College and backing Odd Fellows projects. Survived by his wife Flora Bowen and many siblings, with funeral arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie McCloud
York
Neb
Harvey Main
Centerville
Ray McCloud
Moravia
Nebraska
Republican Central Committee
McCloud
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
William E
Ann Sears McCloud
Waco
York College
State Odd Fellows Home
Flora Bowen
Pleasant
Mary Evans
Lincoln
Ned
Carrie McCloud
Rose Cook
Denver
Harriet Hardesty
Will McCloud
J. Roll McCloud
Jessie Winfield
Frank McCloud
Seattle
Wash
Ann Lacey
Salt Lake City
City of
Towegian
Morelock Died in Ottumwa After Long Railroad Service
J P Morelock a pump repairman for the Milwaukee railroad for nearly five decades died at his Ottumwa home on March 17 at 9 30 p m He leaves a wife Anna Martin a daughter Mrs John Sanford a son Raymond of Savannah IL five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 9 a m Saturday at the Catholic church in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Moreloeck
Milwaukee Railroad
Ottumwa
Anna Martin
Near Brompton
John Sanford
Raymond
Savanah, IL
W H M S Honors Departing Members at Social
The W H M S of the M E Church held a Wednesday social at Mrs John Veuch s home honoring Mrs J F Albert and Mrs Olive Milnen berger leaving for Ottumwa Mrs Lyle Beery heading to Mason City NL and Mrs Delmar Wilson who moved to Centerville The group voiced regret at their leaving but wished them success in their new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E.church
John Veuch
J. F. Albert
Olive Milnenberger
Ottanwa
Lyle Beery
Mason City
Delmar Wilson
Centerville
Society
Egg Roast Enjoyed by Moravia Lodges and Guests
Members of the Moravia Rebeta and Odd Fellow lodges, along with families and a few guests, enjoyed an egg roast Monday evening. Games were played and a social hour followed. An operatic program concluded the evening’s entertainment at the Moose club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Identity of historical photo subjects clarified
A Moravia high school senior photo from 1913 of William Firkins Jr. is corrected by Mgr Firkins now in Kansas City. New evidence shows the prior two week published photo actually depicted Austin Jay. Lewis Rouse found Monroe County History of 1896 containing the exact image labeled Hon. Austin Jay ex representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Firkins, Jr
Moravia High School
Mgr. Firkins
Kansas City
Austin Jay
Lewis Rouse
Monroe County
Girls 4 H Club Organized Here
A group of girls met at Rosemary Main's home last Monday to organize a 4 H Club. Misa Deloris Oden and Mr. Pearl Kelsey explained club work. Elected officers include President Margaret Hiatt and Treasurer Mary Argo. Leader Mintia Callen with assistant Juanita Dooley chosen. attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Main
Misa Deloris Oden
Pearl Kelsey
Margaret Hiatt
Doris Bell
Hallien Tisue
Mary Argo
Margaret Burton
Doris Luse
Deloris Oden
Eloise Walter
Mary Horstman
Mardeena Wilson
Juanita Anderson
Betty Luse
Donna Jean Luse
Josephine McDonald
Veryle Bell
Mintia Callen
Juanita Dooley
Rosémary Main
Roberta Main
Snow and Rain During Past Week Fades Quickly
Snow and rain dominated the past week with two to three inches of snow late Friday night after earlier rain. The snow melted rapidly on Saturday, followed by sunny springlike days Sunday and Monday. Tuesday brought cloudy skies and rain toward evening.
Mrs Lathrop Honored On Birthday By Friends And Relatives
Mrs J H Lathrop enjoyed a pleasant surprise birthday gathering at her home last Wednesday. A cooperative noon dinner followed by an afternoon of social time featured many relatives and friends including Mrs Alfred Carlson Mrs Freeman Jolly Mrs Curtis Burton Barbara Burton Mrs Chance Lavely Mrs Ella Hien Mrs Bonnie Hiatt Mrs John ford Mrs Dellia McCrary Miss Stella Albright Miss Blanche Graham Miss Madge Haugh Mrs Maud Harris and a Las Angeles visitor who sent a box of canned fruit and other tokens. Mrs Lathrop extended thanks to all attendees for their thoughtful gifts and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Carlson
Freeman Jolly
Curtis Burton
Barbara Burton
Chance Lavely
Ella Hien
Bonnie Hiatt
John Ford
Dellia McCrary
Stella Albright
Blanche Graham
Madge Haugh
Maud Harris
Desighter
Los Angeles
Calif
Lathrop
Unclear Text About Jay A Plan A Year Ago
Fragmentary lines mention a Mr Jay and a plan from last week or years ago with unclear context. No identifiable person, place, organization, date, or event can be confirmed.
Milwaukee Steel Gang Completes Work Here
The Milwaukee railroad steel gang of 170 men under foreman W A Moberly finished here and moved to Rhodes Iowa after replacing about 7 miles of old 10 pound steel with 112 pound steel. They laid a little over a mile per day and another crew of 200 to 250 men is expected to arrive in early April to gravel the roadbed, with gravel quantities described as enormous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Rhodes
Iowa
W. A. Moberly
J. F. Leach Rites Thursday
Last rites for J. F. Leach will be held at Moravia Church of Christ Thursday at 2 30 p m Rev F C Scott officiating Burial will be in Salem Leach died at home 40 miles east of Knoxville Iowa Tuesday March 23 after a long illness He was 57 years old He was the eldest son of I K and Mrs Leach of Moravia He was born May 11 1879 near Florence Kansas Surviving are his parents his wife one son Francis a brother L E Leach of Waterloo and a sister Mrs Ollie Cody of Salt Lake City One son Earl preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Leach
Moravia
Church of Christ
F. C. Scott
Salem
Mr. Leach
Knoxville
Iowa
I. K. Leach
Florence
Kansas
Francis
Virgil Burns Receives Degree At Iowa State
Virgil Burns son of Mr and Mrs Ww Burns of Moravia received a Bachelor of Science degree at Iowa State College, Ames, at the end of the third quarter. He is visiting for a few days with his parents in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Burns
Ww. Burns
Moravia
Iowa State College
Ames
March Birthday Dinner At Lemasters Hosts Honor Guests
The annual March birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lemaster in Iconicum on Sunday March 21 honoring Mrs. Rex Haver, Mrs. Russell Brown, Roscoe Argo, and Mrs. H. A. Lemaster. Attendees included multiple Haver, Brown, Argo and Lemaster family members. Several could not attend due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lemaster
Iconicum
Rex Haver
Russell Brown
Roscoe Argo
H.A. Lemaster
Phyllis
Edward
Dickie
Betty Jean
Fred Argo
Vinton Lundy
Stack
Adolph Lemaster
Pearl Broshier
Uncle Jeff Patrick’s 75th Birthday Dinner
Uncle Jeff Patrick celebrated his 75th birthday Sunday March 14 with a large dinner at the old home place. Attendants included Mr and Mrs U S Mangle Henry Arthian Emma Wood Mrs John Plants Leslie Plants Mr and Mrs Harry Hileman who reside there. He noted abundant food including angel food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Patrick
Mt Ayr Reader Franks Brief Snow Note
From Mt Ayr Frank M Main of Me Ayy Iowa writes to fellows noting the paper issue had expired and asking indulgence. He reports about 30 inches of snow last night, most of it gone today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Main
Ayy
Iowa
M E Friday Dinner Menu and Local Notices
Menu items feature stewed beef gravy mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese, succulent gelatin dessert, hot biscuits, butter, jelly, and coffee. The column highlights Burns and a weekly notices segment about Leon’s houses and a possible revert message in a fragmented local page.
Beery Resigns Horner Named Moravia Mayor
Moravia town council held a special session and accepted mayor L H Beerys resignation to take effect April 1 1937. P K Horner was named to fill the vacancy. Horner previously served as Moravia mayor and council member. Beery will move to Mason City Illinois to join an Independent Oil company owned by Frank Ridner. the Beery family have run the Dinette on highway 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
L. H. Beery
P. K. Horner
Mr. Beery
Beery
Mason City
Ill
Burlington Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Highway 60
School Baseball Tournament Set For April in Apanoose County
Apanoose county school superintendents met to plan the spring county baseball tournament. First round games are April 27 at various sites with pairings Cincinnati vs Moulton, Myastie vs Centerville, Rathbun vs Mora Via, Exline vs Bye. Semi finals and finals are April 29 and May 1 at Exline. The county winner advances to the state district tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Exline
Cincinnati
Moulton
Myastie
Centerville
Rathbun
Mora
W. H. Young
Mrs Main Observes 91st Birthday In Stillwater
Mrs Sophia A Main aged 91 celebrated her birthday on Sunday March 7 1937 in Stillwater Oklahoma with a home dinner attended by many friends and a singing group of young people. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Knox Mr and Mrs Lloyd Knox Mr and Mrs Raymond Swartz and daughter Jane of Stillwater and several Main relatives and friends from Oklahoma City Enid and Center. The event highlighted her good health and warm regard from neighbors in a small town social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia A. Main
Duck Street
Stillwater
Okla
Main
Frank Knox
Lioyd Knox
Lioyd Knox, Outhrie
Frank Orier
Goodnight
Leona Orier
Oklahoma City
Mis
Raymond Swartz
Jane
Frank Wiley
B. B. Wiley
Billy Bort Wiley
G. W. Main
FL EL Main
Jimiie
Neil
Fern Eilean
Oklahoma Ciy
Roth and
Lugene
Enid
MOD
Burden
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Charles Ralph Turner
Bert Turner
Turner & Son
T. J. Turner
C. A. Turner
B. A. Turner
C. R. Turner
Hattie
Bill Gaddis
Louilia Presa
Jiggs
Wilda Hiatt
Kentucky
Gideon
Dee-Dew
Oxforde
H. A. Thompson
Albert
Chas. McCloud
J. P. Morelock
Mrs. Lathrop
Mr. Jay
Austus Jay
Momvie Uyen
Milwaukee Steel Gang
Iowa State
Lemasters
Jeff
Mt. Ayr
M.E
Ades
Ner Leon
Horner
Beerys
Illinois
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Stillwater, Okla
Ali
Bes
Broshar
Sundey
Berti Puroer
Charles Ralph
Ist
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