Church News from Centerville It enhances youth work
Minister W F B Evans announces 10 am sermons 10 30 am Christian Endeavor and an extended evening service at 7 30 pm Welcome all to Wednesday April 2 with a noon dinner 2 30 pm devotional and business meeting The church praises the Christian Endeavor Convention attendees and Judge Hubert Utterback for their work urging all to support youths for Iowa and the nation
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W. BF. T. Evans
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Centerville
Hubert Utterback
Iowa Christian Endeavor Wnlon
Gzirla
God Has a Plan for Every Life Sermon Excerpt
United Brethren Church invokes God’s purpose for each soul in a devotional appeal. The piece likens divine plans to a builder’s blueprint and urges readers to seek life direction through Scripture in the Bible study noted as continued on page six.
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Christ Jeans
Moravia Board of Education Elects Turner President
C. A. Turner was elected president of the Moravia Board of Education at the annual organization meetings held last week. Newly elected directors W. Tracy and W. A. Smith took the oath of office, J. Minnes qualified as treasurer, and Chester Broshar will continue as secretary of the board.
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C. A. Turner
Moravia
Lewis McFall Seeks renomination for county supervisor
Lewis McFall, serving his first term from Molton with the southeast district, announces for renomination in the coming primary. He states his duty is to the public, has resisted pressure he viewed as inappropriate, and believes continued service will improve efficiency for county taxpayers.
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Lewis McFall
County Board of Supervisors
Moravia Union
Moulton
McFall
Agin
Moravia Mayor Reflects on Two Years of Service
The mayor thanks citizens for trust during his term, notes improvements in health, sewage fixes, fire safety, and a rebuilt telephone and electric system. He cites street surfacing with Mine Shale, financial statements, and urges support for new town officials, signed Chester Broghar, Mayor.
Stafford-Smith Misa Franceg Stafford and Fran cis Smith of Sevilla wed
Stafford and Smith were married at the Methodist parsonage in Moravia on Tuesday aftermiddag March 26 at 3 00 o clock with Rev B G Hankina officiating. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Prinel. The couple will reside in Detroit Michigan where the groom is employed.
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Stafford—Smith
Misa Franceg Stafford
Francis Smith
Sevilla
Moravia
B. G. Hankina
Prinel
Wee de Perehir
Mrs. Smith
Detroit
Michigan
Roberts Buys Moravia Garage From Konrad
A. Q. Roberts of Oklahoma City becomes proprietor of the Moravia Waughop garage after closing the deal with Frank Konrad last Thursday. Possession was immediate and Roberts is on the job. The Roberta family, related to the community, welcomes them while Konrad plans to relocate to La Canoa Iowa to resume hardware business.
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A. Q. Roberts
Oklahoma City
Okla
Waughop
Moravia
Frank Konrad
Roberts
Mra
Roberta
Orlando Ogden
Unionville
Konrad
Lacona
Iowa
Moravia Junior Class to Present Play Friday Evening
Moravia High School junior class will stage the play College Cut-Ups in the school gymnasium Friday evening. The production promises a stellar show and invites patronage from the community.
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Moravia High School
Serool Gymnasium
Epworth League Coalition Meeting Set in Centerville
Moravia young people plan to attend the Epworth League Convention in Centerville this Saturday afternoon and evening. The southwest group will meet with a program starting at 1:00 p.m. and continuing through the night, promising an engaging session.
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Epworth League
Centerville
Josephine Linn Directs Winning Glee Clubs
Press reports state New Providence High School girls and boys glee clubs directed by Miss Josephine Linn won both firsts in class C division at Grundy Center music contest. They advance to Waterloo for the second lap in the state title race.
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New Providence
Joseph
Ine Linn
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Mise Lina
Notice to the Voters of Moravia
GIDEON states he will not qualify for the office of council and asks voters not to vote for him. The notice urges Moravia voters to reject his candidacy and clarifies his position.
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Moravia
Gideon
Obituary of Martha Jane Woodcock Woodcock of Mt. Pleasant
Martha Jane Woodcock born September 26 1876 in Monroe County Iowa died March 19 1950 at age 73 with family at her side. She married Charles A Woodcock and had ten children six grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church March 21 1950 with Rev D W Thompson officiating. Burial followed at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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Martha Jane Johnson
James and
Olive Johnson
Monroe County
Iowa
Charles A. Woodcock
Martha
Mt. Pleasant
Jesus
Sinto
Heavenly City
Alta
Albia
Cecil
Chariton
Ruth
Floner
Clarence
Okoton
South Dakota
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
D. W. Thompson
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Martha Jane Woodcock
The family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of wife and mother Martha Jane Woodcock. Special thanks to Linge for the beautiful funeral music.
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Martha Jane Woodcock
Linge
Christian Church Dinner Menu for April 2
The notice lists a Christian Church dinner on Wednesday April 2 featuring meat loaf with potatoes, browned gravy, baking powder biscuits, pickles, sauerkraut, lemon tupiven with whipped cream, and homemade cyvkiea cafe. No further details on time or location are provided.
Paving Contract Awarded To McCarthy Company
Indications point to a grading and paving project on Highway No from Chariton River north to Monroe county line in Appanouse county starting soon. The contract was awarded Wednesday to the McCarthy Co. of Davenport, with company officials already visiting the county for preliminary arrangements.
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Appanouse County
Chariton River
Monroe County
McCarthy Co
Davenport
Moravia Oil Co Secures Appanoose County Gas Contract
Moravia Oil Co will supply Appanoose county with gasoline for the year 1940 under a competitive bid. The board of supervisors awarded the contract for 40,000 gallons or more to keep county trucks and tractors running. Ted Oehler, Moravia’s manager, reportedly submitted a bid much lower than rivals and the gasoline quality meets high standards.
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Moravia Oil Co
Appanoose County
Board of Supervisors
Ted Oehler
Dan P. Fenton Seeks Second Term on County Board
Announcement by D P Ventot states Dan P. Fenton seeks renomination to continue as member of the county board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1932. He cites economy, experience, and desire to serve the public as reasons, noting he was elected from Independence township and moved to Centerville for efficiency.
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D. P. Ventot
County Board of Supervisors
Dan Vhas
Independence Township
Centerville
Monroe County Bond Vote Planned for Road Surfacing
Monroe County residents will vote Thursday on issuing 160000 in bonds to finance hard surfacing of Primary Road Number 6 across the county. The state highway commission would add 90000 and push completion this summer if approved. A defeat would delay paving indefinitely. Boosters are optimistic but expect a large turnout.
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Monroe County
State Highway E Commission
Moore County
No. 3 To Be Paved To Moulton Corner
A state highway commission plan promises paving of No 3 from Ames toward Moulton Corner linking to Centerville. Bids for pavement from Chariton River to Moravia under consideration, with surveyors to be sent soon and work possibly completed within the year. Local representatives credit Rep Howard Ballew for securing the added paving.
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Towegian
Moulton
Centerville
State Highway Commission
Ames
Chariton River
Moravia
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Howard Ballew
Theu
Elgin Seeks County Treasurer Post in Republican Primary
W. E. Elgin announces candidacy for county treasurer. A Walnut township farmer living west of Walnut City, he seeks renomination after serving in the office, promising continued service and urging Republican voters to support him in the primary.
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W. J. Elgin
Elgin
Walnut Township
Walnut City
Real African student to speak at Methodist Church offering
Johnathan Awesu a John Fletcher College student will give the Think Offering address for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. He will share life experiences at night and is noted as a tribal aristocrat and son of an African chieftain. Special musical numbers by Anderson sisters and regular church support accompany the event with optional envelope giving. A prayer service for W P M S members and Standard Bearers is set for Saturday at four o'clock with leaders urged to attend. Will have Morton stock salt on track soon at Gly per 100 al, Joan.
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Johnathan Awesu
John Fletcher College
Syelesity
Methodist Church
Johnathan
Mision Board
Anderson Sisters
AL Weaders
Cast for Triax benefit at Opera House announced
The Moravia Union notes the March 80 1106 dated files list Hugo McFatridge Claude Reich Blaine H arn Jack Allred Earl Bro shar Willis Estlack Ray Hiatt Willis McCrory Lucille Robison Beuish Cummins Mamie Tarr Florence Har ris as Cast of Triax. Specialties by Lucille Robison and Dahy Lathrop Mamie Tarr and Claude Reich.
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Moravia Union
Triax
Opera House
Moravia
Tey. W. N. Roush
LU. B
Electric Feather Washer Co
Mooravia
Frank Hawk
Near Foster
Keve Lumhat Co
Hinttsville
Lementine Tucker
Preston Hiatt
Louis Mann
Taylor Township
District Legion Meeting At Centerville Thursday
Local Legion Post and Auxiliary invite members to the District Meeting at Centerville Thursday evening. State Commander Glen C. Haynes will attend, with speakers including Grace Gilbert King and M. V. McRae. Women meet at 1 30 p.m. the Legion Hall, dinner at 7 20 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Legion Post v
The
Legion and Auxiliary
Centerville
Glen C. Haynes
Cen_terville Chamber of
Commitree
Kiwanis Club
Col. Haynes
Grace Gilbert King
Auxiliary
M. V. McRae
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Moravia Legionnaires Nd Auxiliary
James E. Swan Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination
James E. Swan of Johns township announces his GOP candidacy for sheriff. A longtime farmer and livestock dealer, he has served as constable, school board member, and school treasurer. Swan says he will provide an efficient administration if elected and seeks voter support in the upcoming nomination.
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James E. Swan
Johns Township
Friday Dinner Menu Features Breaded Chicken and Sides
The menu lists stealloped chicken with breaded loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, hominy, macaroni and tomatoes, Harvard beets, cottage cheese, cherry cobbler and coffee.
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Harvard Beers
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