Legislative Letter on Iowa sifting committees and road plans
State Capitol letters note that Senate and House sifting committees now control calendars and bill passage. The piece explains committee powers, steering committee action, and the contrast between the Pletcher anticipatory warrants plan and a state road bond plan. It previews possible deadlock as debates continue through Tuesday and continuation on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caswel
Don Maines
Senate
House
Benson
Clayton
C. G. Cole
Delaware
Frank Shane
Wapello
J. O. Shaft
Clinton
F.C. Gilchrist
Pocahontas
J. G. Merritt
Greene
Chas. S. Rogers
Grundy
W. 3. Baird
Pottawattamie
T. E. Moen
Lyon
Harry M. Green
M. R. McCaulley
Calhoun
L. W. Uli
GC. J. Orr
G. E. Miller
Shelby
H. A. Matthews
Des Moines
L. B. Forsling
Woodbury
5. C. Ellaworth
Hardin
General Assembly
Acta
Messares
Joe Johnson
Allen
Hunt
Ballew
Rutledge
Ditton
Litchy
McCreery
Pattison
Elliott
Polk
Iowa
Moravia Hosts State Auxiliary Leader for County Meeting
Moravia welcomed Mrs. O H Albee of Marshalltown Iowa state department president of the American Legion Auxiliary for the county meeting. Delegates from Centerville Moulton Mystic Unionville and Moravia attended with speeches by Mrs Albee stressing membership growth and cooperation with the Legion. A banquet followed with about sixty guests and a brief evening address capped the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa Department
American Legion Auxiliary
O. H. Albee
Marshall
R. A. McGinnis
Sth
American Legion
The
Legion Auil Jary
Centerville
Moulton
Mystic
Unionville
State Department
Advance of Colors
C. L. Broshar
A. G. Broshar
Star Spangled Banner
M. H. Goeldner
Z. C. Callen
Carrie Purnell
Mina Mildred Parr
Ruth Waugh
A. McGinnis
Edna Dukes
Florence Swanson
Higgenbotham
Auxiliary
Legion
Sires
J.P. Albert
Jastuautminster
J. B. Sneed
Legion and Auxiliary
H. A. McGinnis
Richard Sneed To Preach At U B Church Sunday
Richard Sneed, a Grinnell College freshman preparing for the ministry, will preach at the U B Church in Moravia Sunday evening March 31. A hometown crowd is expected as he is visiting during spring vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs J B Sneed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Sneed
U. B
Moravia
Richard
Grinnell College
J. B. Sneed
Whicker Leases Hawkeye Oil Station on Square Corner
O. O. Whicker announces leasing the Hawkeye Oil Station on the northeast corner of the square formerly run by W. E. Lockman. Mid-Continent Petroleum now owns the station and Whicker will sell their products plus tires and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Whicker
Hawkeye
W. E. Lockman
Mid-Continent
Petroleum (A
Inter-Club Council to Hold Open Meeting at M E Church
The Inter-Club Council will convene at the M E Church par Jura Monday afternoon April 1 for all club members. The session starts at 2 o clock and will feature a varied program including round table discussions on gardens. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Club Council
M. E. Church Par Jura
Cooperative shipments move cattle to Chicago and hogs to St Louis
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association sent two carloads of cattle to Chicago Monday evening. One car of hogs was sent to St Louis on Tuesday. M E Bazaar and Food Sale scheduled for Friday March 25. Mrs Ruby Dille visited with her husband John Dille who is taking a business course at Chillicothe Missouri. Clifford Levell returned from work in Georgia and South Carolina for a short family visit before resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mg. PF
Ruby Dille
John Dille
Chillicothe
Clifford Levell
Georgia
South Carolina
Clifford
Legion Home Visitors Enjoy Afternoon Program
The Legion Home hosted a tendered visit with entertainment featuring vocal solos by Mrs. J F Albert and instrumental music by Mrs RB A McGinnis. A short talk by Fast Commander McGinnis followed, plus games. County officers were elected with Moravian Grace Veuch and Mrs A G Broshur named chairwoman and secretary for the next year, effective next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
J. F. Albert
RB. A. McGinnis
J. F. Alburt
Veuch
Revival at Methodist Church Sees Growing Interest
News notes report wonderful weather and good health aiding a revival at the Methodist Church. Attendance remains strong with fine singing and blessings. some have joined or plan to join by letter. Infant baptism is slated for next Sunday morning and final announcements are promised at closing services. Meetings continue nightly this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
State Church Notice Seeks Moravia Attendance
United Brethren Church invites Moravia residents to Sunday services with J Richard Sneed preaching from Rev Thompson's pulpit. Sneed, a Grinnell College student aiming for the Gospel Ministry, speaks on Jesus life and virtue. High School Glee Clubs to provide music. Bible School at 10 am, communion at 11, service at 6:40 pm, evening sermon at 7:30 pm by Sneed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Sneed
Thompson
Marek Bist
My. Sneed
Grinnell College
Jesus
U. B
Moravia
J. Rich
Sneed
L. Winfield Thompson
Iconium Church Services and Times
The Iconium church led by E. C. Lepper holds Sunday worship at 11 a.m. A preaching service occurs on alternate Sundays. Morning worship and evangelistic service follow, with evening prayer service every Sunday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Lepper
Hilton Wid
Sevoium
Sp. Dy
Church Notices for Special Services and Prayer Meetings
A church notices page lists minister updates and upcoming services. Details include names such as Chas and Kineudes with references to Bible study, Sunday worship, and prayer meetings scheduled in May. The item reflects a period church calendar and leadership notes.
Death Notice for Mrs Roy Lovell in Long Beach Calif
Relatives in Moravia receive word of the death of Mrs Roy Lovell who died in Long Beach California on Saturday March 24 after a long illness. The Lovell family were well known in the Ottumwa area and had recently moved to California a year or so ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Roy Lovell
Long Beach
Calif
Lovell
Ottumwa
California
Anderson and Fry MARRY in Hocking on March 24 1929
Matt Anderson of Hocking wed Grace Fry of Albia in a ceremony held Saturday March 24 1929. Justice E B Morris officiated with Mr and Mrs Archie Coop present. The groom works at Hocking mines and the couple plan to reside there in Monroe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Anderson
Hocking
Grace Fry
Albia
E. B. Morris
Archie Coop
Monroe County
Announcement party reveals Weta McCumber engagement
Miss Weta McCumber hosted a Des Moines gathering at Gloria Jean tearoom on Friday March 15 with Mu Beta Chi sorority friends. The hostess announced her engagement to Cleo Tock of Mt. Ayr, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Tock of Centerville, with place cards naming the couple and wedding date. Bridge provided entertainment with four tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weta McCumber
Mu Beta Chi
Gloria Jean
Des Moines
Cleo Tock
Mt. Ayr
Fred Tock
Centerville
McCumber
George E. McCumber
Moravia
Bridge
Centerville Lowegian
Taylor Township Trustees Meeting Apr 1 for assessment equalization
The Taylor Township trustees will convene in Moravia on April 1 at 10 o clock a.m. to equalize assessments, consider levies, and attend to other lawful business. Dodd and two others may be mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
Mundey
Wee
Dodd
Easter Benefit Supper Raises Funds for War Chest
A local Easter event featured a piano recital and a Q and A session with Christian Eidepver and William Carl Bivin as organizers. The ladies served a substantial lunch and Easter bake sale, with proceeds praised by all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seraion
Christian Eidepver
Carl Bivin
Prisua
Guliie
John Huff Dies At Redlands California
Mrs J H D Lathrop learned of the death of her brother John Huff in Redlands California on Saturday afternoon March 23 He was 71 years three months old at death following a brief illness Huff had been a longtime resident and a prominent figure in the Moravia area with many relatives and old acquaintances grieving his passing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. D. Lathrop
John Huff
Redlands
Calif
Huft
Huff
Moravyia
Wesleyan Glee Clubs Present The Mikado at High School
The Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club will present The Mikado next Tuesday at 4 o'clock at the high school. It is a beloved comic opera with famous productions in London New York and Chicago. Three Moravia youths Miss Dorothy Reich, Charles Fix and Cecil Cullers are among the performers, promising a packed house in our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan Glee Clubs
London
New York
Chicago
U. S
Iowa Wesleyan Clee Club
Jto
Dorothy Reich
Charles Fix
Cecil Cullers
Vosburgh Produces Large Cotton Crop In Arizona
C C Vosburgh, a former town trader, harvested 150 bales of cotton from under an acre in the Roosevelt district. He never farmed by irrigation before and built the crop on disciplined business methods, planning a larger cotton run next year while pursuing a citrus bed of 11,000 trees nearby. Local observers see the cotton success as a sign of his farming potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Valley
Arizona
Vosburgh
New P Roosevelt
C. C. Vosburgh
Izons
Mr. Vanburgh
Pinenle
Furtiing Cutten
Antiquity Hall Hosts Third De Mee Event Friday
A local notice advertises an event at Antiquity Hall labeled as a third de mee by Centerville residents. The call invites attendance on Friday March 4 with emphasis on property and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Antiquity Hall
Trustees of Chariton Townships Meet for April Session
Notice states the trustees will meet at Teurium April 10 20 for equalization of the mes or taxes, to hear news on books and any other business to come before the body. Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Townships
Teurium
Tisue
Friday Dinner Event at Morayin Hall
A note describes an evening dinner at the Morayin Hall with live entertainment on Fridays. Menu items include rolls, mashed potatoes, saucy kraut, beef, julienned pickles, coffee, and cakes. Attendance is encouraged with follow-up friendly hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Hall
Morayin
Death Of Mrs. F. P. Coulson
Catherine A Pennington daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pennington born August 1 1852 in Henry County Illinois came with family to Iowa settling near Moravia later married F P Coulson December 12 1878 they built a sunny home and raised three children two daughters still at home Martha E and Edith Zoutson she joined the Baptist church then United Brethren later and remained faithful to Jesus after months of illness she died March 2 at 5 am 76 years 7 months 19 days old funeral at Wesley Chapel Church burial New Hope cemetery with Rev A L Thompson officiating. Uncle Frank and two daughters survive along with two brothers and one sister and many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine A. Pennington
Thomas Pennington
Henry County
Illinoia
Lawisa County
Iowa
Apermoose County
Moravia
F. P. Coulson
Mr. Coulson
Martha E
Edith Zoutson
Catherine
Baptist Church
United Brethren Church
Jesus
General Hospital
Centerville
Frank
Wesley Chapel
AL. W. Thompson
New Hope Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs. F. B. Coulson’s Family
The Coulson family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. F. B. Coulson. Sincerely F. B. Coulson, Martha B. Coulson, Edith Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Coulson
Martha B. Coulson
Edith Coulson
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Evy Board Man
March celebration at Mrs Evy Board Man's home drew fifty eight friends who gathered for a surprise party. Guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental music and presented many gifts. Refreshments were served at a late hour as attendees wished her a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evy Boardman
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Wesleyan
C. C. Vosburgi
Sevpetany
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