Coltrain Captures Appanoose County Spelling Title
Miss Lucille Coltrain of the Scattersburg School won the Appanoose County spelling championship at Centerville Court House for the second year in a row. Thirty three contestants competed, and Aldis Callen and Velda Hiatt were among those spared from ending. Coltrain, 14, earns a spot in the upcoming state contest after a strong performance last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Coltrain
Scattersburg
Appanoose County
Court House
Centerville
Aldis Callen
Coulson School
Velda Hiatt
Moravia
Caltrain
Left out News Due to Late Topy for Ada and Reading
An editor notes a portion of news was omitted because of late material and reading matter. The statement expresses hope that such omissions will not occur frequently and assures readers the remaining content will still cover key items.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mary Wolfe
The family thanks the many friends who kindly assisted during the death and burial of our mother Mrs. Mary Wolfe.
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Mary Wolfe
Taylor Township Board Meeting Scheduled in Moravia
The Trustees of Taylor Township will meet in Moravia on Monday April 2 at 10 am to act as an assessment equalization board and handle other lawful business. Walter Lagle of Main Chevrolet Co. has been confined at home with the flu for a week. Ted Oehler visited Oklahoma and Watonga relatives, including J C Howery and wife, long-time local residents. Mr Howery, a veteran of 1861, served in Co I 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
Walter Lagle
Chevrolet Co
Albert Veach
Waughop
Lee Hiatt
Ted Oehler
Oklahoma
J. C. Howery
Watonga
Howery
Co. I
186Th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Waughop Motor Co Bean Dinner Draws Big Crowd
A large Moravia Union report notes the annual bean dinner at the Waughop Motor Co garage drew a crowd after a delayed start due to weather. Free food and varied entertainment from Firestone demonstrations to local bands and lectures highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waughop Motor Co
Moravia Union
Wanghop Motor Co
Frank Swaim
Firestone ‘Fire Co
Africa
Boys’ Glen Club
Moravia
Ford
Ford Motor
Henry Ford
Pay Up Notice and Local Social Visits in Richland Iowa
A notice urges cash or note settlements before an April 3 or 4 travel to Moravia. Mrs Geo B Winslet visited Neal Burton in Richland Iowa. John Fulton Claude Humphrey and Charles Fix are on a ten day vacation from Town Wesleyan College visiting parents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Winslet
Neal Burton
Richland
Iowa
John Fulton
Claude Humphrey
Charles Fix
Town Wesleyan College
New Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated Sunday Service Day
The New Methodist Episcopal Church is to be dedicated on Sunday April 1 with morning service at 10 45 featuring soloists and hymns. Afternoon program includes Jubilee music by Moravia Hand High School Glee Club and speeches by Dr James Coons and Dr A A Heath. Evening evangelistic sermon closed with a final hymn.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
Mias
Pearl Turner
Voes
Ferrel Albert
W. RK. Kersey
Keesey
Moravia Hand
Ruth Waugh
James Coons
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Moravia
Atty
Charles Miller
Albia
Epworth League
New Church
Sola
Lord Jesus
Herschel Reich
Ferret Albery
A. A. Heath
Main Street
Ottumwa
Towa
H. Hoffman
Latham Ingham
C. R. Noston
L. D. King
J. C. Caughlin
L. A. Crull
J. 4
Glendening
P. M. Connant
J. S. Decker
A. B. Hightshoe
C. B. Rayhilk
Russell. Nye
Q. d. Fix
Moravia Church History and Town Election Report
The Moravia Iowa article traces early Methodism from 1850 settlers Stauber Vierling and Conrad, notes rail expansion by 1881, and documents a 1927 air travel reference. It details church formation, 1867 building, pastors, revival, and a bi annual Moravia town election with mayor and council results. A new church is planned after aging facilities and funding efforts.
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Moravia
Iowa
Joseph Stauber
Theophilus Vierling
Ephraim Conrad
North Carolina
Appanoose County
Lews
Stauber
Navau
Ilinois
Iconium
Centerville
Albin
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Morkvia
Kangags City
Gan Pollard
Lindbergh
Reich Opens Lumber Yard in Enid Oklahoma
H W Reich returns from Enid Oklahoma where he arranged to open a new lumber yard. He plans to move soon with Carl Manke of Des Moines and carry paint and hardware. The Enid Morning News notes the yard may open April 10 and one or two locations are possible. Nearby residents visit Moravia before the move.
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H. W. Reich
Moravia
Enid
Okla
Pillsbury
Herschel W. Reich
Morayia
Iowa
Jng
Trinkle Furniture Company
Reich
Carl H. Manke
Des Moines
Manke
Mr. Reich
Minstrel Show Pleases School Audience In Brazil Talent
A school gym hosted a Thursday night minstrel program by Brazil Indiana performers of singing dancing and character sketches with band interludes. The crowd filled the gym and praised the lively show as very good and highly pleasing to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Injured In Car Wreck Near Lenox Iowa
A crash near Lenox involving a Richey car and a Town Southern Utilities truck injured Mia Dal Richey of Sharpsburg Mrs Jim Homan of Crescent Okla and Jane Foster The Homan woman was briefly in critical condition but recovered enough to be out of danger The group was taken to S E Wainwright home Relatives gathered at bedside with others summoned from Crescent and Enid Oklahoma to assist
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Lenox
Iowa
Moravia Union
Mia
Dal Richey
Sharpsburg
Jim Homan
Crescent
Okla
Little Jane Foster
Richey
Tone Foster
Ford
J. Homan
Créscent
W. Brindle
Land
Frank Stauffer
Enid
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Omaha
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Paris
Moravis
Mr. Shinn
William Elswick
C. B. Clark
Mann
Vircuit Videra
Gupligd
Unionville
W. S. Gardner
Murivin
Fairefield
Fuway
Ogw Ciieut
Muruvin
Wesley
Hilton
Lathan Ingeham
Nebrasky
Chester Broshar
C. E B. Winsler
Grant Everman
C. Jones
W. C. Main
C. M. McFatridge
C. A. Turner
Frank Todd
Fred Hiatt
Allen Mason
Howard Smith
C. ©. Waughop
R. L. Tarr
Sam Hudgens
Burdette Utterback
Dwight Glick
Rockford, Ti
Mrs. H. EB. Glick
C. C. Cullers
Robert Tayr
E. B. Harris
Oskaloosa
Lowell Harris
M. B. Harris
Eva Mathews
Fred Dotson
Non
Dayton
G.S
Coneeee Ean
R. W. Winsler
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