That & This Afgor Reading Sparks Mixed Local Tales
A jumble of local items reports a man and wife drawn for jury duty and a skeptical restaurateur. A dentist recalls a patient debating a tooth extraction and questions about absorbent prices. A high school program wowed attendees with music and drama, despite a few critics. Brief notes cover auto accidents and public safety costs, plus a fragmented column of historical and literary references from the era.
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Afgor
Fred Dotson
Moravia groups win top ratings at Oxceda and Jows contests
Moravia high school contenders earned superior marks in two music groups, the girls sextet and chorus, while the Moravia Public School band rated excellent in Class C. Susie Tarr received an excellent piano solo, Beau Bath the play performed at Totes City, and directors Carl ing Luke Kenneth Barghahn and Dale Caria praised by Moravian officials. The group travels to Knoxville for next round. weather halted one contest.
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Uaain Contenta
Moray
Suale Tarr
Paderewski
Moravia High School
Oxceda
Jows City
Tod
Girls Sextet
Airls Chorus
Knoxville
Moravia Public
Susie Tarr
Fe Band
Tao, Y
Ostdoln
Beau Bath
Totes City
Caraling Luke
Fhe Eids Sextet
Chord
Kenneth’Barghahn
Dale Caria
Mormyle
Moravia
Hasium
Os Bere
Plateet
Susip Terr
Law
Yale Toarch
Moravia School Band to Perform Before Community Sale
Moravia Public School band agreed to provide entertainment at one o'clock Saturday afternoon immediately preceding the community sale. They will give a concert and demonstrate maneuvers that will be required of them in the district contest at Knoxville later.
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Moravia Public School
Knoxville
Co-Op Shipments Aid Marketing Ties in Chicago Market
Cooperative shipments bolster marketing ties with the Chicago market as a band of OS operates Tuesday night, signaling coordinated distribution efforts and regional sales push.
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Chicago
270 Cast Votes In City Election
Two hundred seventy ballots were cast in the biennial town election on Monday with C. E. Winsler chosen for mayor. Councilmen include Lyly Beery Georga Firkins P K Horner George Winsler and P D Schreiner, all but P D Behriner on the Citizen's ticket. The vote total matched their town's average, with slight spoilage and tax debates cited as the incentive.
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C. E. Winsler
Lyly Beery
Georga Firkins
P. K. Horner
George Winsler
P. D. Schreiner
Cerluin Sesnauter
Sam_Hadre aer
Citizen’s
P.D. Bchreiner
Moravia
Wort
C. E. Winaler
Albert Brain
Lyle Beery
George
B. K. Horner
D. Ky Ocelun
C. A. Coffi
F. P. Hawk
School to Have the One Dinner Program
The Long school will host a basket dinner program with games and contests on Friday April 6. Prizes include oldest person, farthest distance traveled, largest family present, and several guessing contests. Come and join us. Robert Foster, teacher.
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Kitteshall
Obituary: Orestes H. i of Albia Dies
The obituary notes Orestes H. i, born July 20, 1887 in Albia, Iowa, was active in church work. She led the primary Sunday School, headed the Kings Heralds Missionary group, and served on the church official board. Survived by mother Mia O. H. Massey, sisters Ruth and Edna, and brother John T. of Cedar Rapids. Funeral from First Methodist Church with Dr A Monre officiating.
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Cathenes
Orestes H. i
Borg
Et Albia
Lows
Bunday School
King's Heralds Missionary Group
Clara Cushman Auxilary Migsionary Society
Methodist Church
Abe Hs Women's Club
Mia
O. H. Massey
Ruth
Edna
Albia
John T
Cedar Rapids
Bloudie
First Methodist Church
A. Monre
CWA Work Ending In Iowa This Week
CWA operations in Iowa are set to wind down this week per state headquarters. Lack of funds cited for the action, meaning workers on local CWA projects will be laid off by week’s end with other relief programs expected later.
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CWA
Towa March Wat
Couras
Odd Fellows Hold Annual Father and Son Banquet
The I. O. O. F. lodge hosted its father and son banquet at the lodge hall last week with strong attendance despite weather. G. B. Johnson acted as toastmaster and introduced speakers including Cheater Broshar on Why I Am An Odd Fellow and Rev. J. C. Behrens on Why A Young Man Should Belong to the Order, followed by a rook social hour.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
Rebekah
Waa
G. B. Johnson
Cheater Broshar
J. A. Turner
J. B. Sneed
D. E.bishop
J. C. Behrens
Birthday Dinner Keeps March Celebrations Quietly Shared
A Carl Tomlin home gathering on Sunday March 25 celebrated Mrs. Tomlin’s upcoming birthday and also honored Mrs. Kenseth Gladfelder and the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tew Hiner. Relatives listed include J. P. Foster, Ted Broshar family, Lew Hiner family, Gladfelder family, and Tomlin relatives with a large afternoon crowd.
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Carl Tomlin
Mrs. Tomlin
J. P. Foster
Ted Broshar
Mary Frances
Pauline
John Edward
Floyd
Virgil
Lew Hiner
Max
Pearl Eugene
Johnnie
Jaraldine
Kemuath Gladfelder
Hobastod
Ae Scott Fosteruighter
Fara
Class Nine Easter Breakfast Set for Sunday Morning
Class Nine has announced an annual Easter Breakfast to be held at 7:89 o'clock sharp on Sunday morning in April. The event is part of Sunday School activities and aims to gather participants for the holiday.
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Ae Ee
Surprise Birthday Party For Kenneth Paxston
A party was held at the Henry Simmons home on March 17 for Kenneth Paxston's birthday. Mia baked the cake with candies and John Campbell provided refreshments for about 20 guests. Guests departed wishing Kenneth many more happy birthdays. Mrs. N. R. Ward and Mrs. C. Windler attended.
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Henry Simmons
Kenneth Paxston
Mia
John Campbell
Kenneth
Moravia High School Girls basketball strong season
Moravia High School girls basketball, coached by Roy Callen, finished 13 wins and 16 losses in 1983-84. The team showed progress in fundamentals and attitude, with key players including Trene Main, Alice Cox, Donna Foster, and Annabeth Keemer. They defeated Cincinnati 12 to 10 on their floor, and returning players promise a brighter next year as Moravia fans credit the coach and squad for lifting the program.
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Moravia
MHS
Roy Callen
Seymour
Focal Girl
Bhoes
Centerville
Cincinnati
Mystle
Moralie Girls
Cincy Team
Trene Main
Alice Cox
Donna Foster
Annabeth Keemer
Maxine DuVall
Harriet Lee Main
Elizabeth Foster
Madge DuVall
Wands Kaster
Cheree Dyphon
Jacquelyn Winsler
Cleva Reynolds
Marie Callen
Violet Morris
Juanita Underwood
Othe Lea DuVall
Colored chicks on display at local window
Last Saturday a display of seven or eight colored baby chickens drew much comment in the H. G. Broshar and Sonatore window. Miss Darlene Sarchette, a first grade instructor, colored the chicks for the primary pupils, to the delight of the children.
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H. G.broshar & Sonatore
Darlene Sarchette
Caris Leaves Moravia to Lead Albia School Band
Dale Caris, Moravia High principal and band leader for over two years, accepts Albia’s band instructor role. He started Moravia’s band from a small group to over sixty, with his teams earning conference honors. His departure ends a valued era as Moravia extends best wishes for future success.
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Dale Caris
Moravia Publia
Albia
Albis
Moravia Board of Education
Caria
Cartshea
Moravia
Caris
Conoco Station Set to Open in Moravia Next Saturday
The Union announces the Conoco Station on Highway 60 in Moravia will open business Saturday. W. H. Gibbons of Kansas City will run the station, with his wife and son already in Moravia, and Carlyle Long assisting, currently operating another location in Altamont, Missouri.
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Conoco
Moravia
W. H. Gibbons
Kansas City
Dorothy Davis Birthday Party Opens 20th Year
March 21 gathering celebrated Miss Dorothy Davis turning twenty with Misa Devils and Wendell Roberts hosting. An angel food cake with white frosting and pink candles topped the table as guests enjoyed rock music and fruit salad cocoa with marshmallows and cake. Gifts were exchanged with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coffin and Ralph Davis among others.
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Dorothy Davis
Misa Devils
Wendell Roberts
Paul Coffin
Mary Coffin
Garland Houses
June Tisue
Warrren Bould
Maxine Jones
Hilbert Roberts
Mildred Tomlin
Keith Roberts
Clelia Jonva
Kenneth Free
Ralph Davis
Miss Davis
Ong
Marriages of Eve and Vera Lewis Told in Mo Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lewis of Des Moines announce the marriage of their two daughters Eve and Vera in Glanwood Missouri on February 28 1984 Eva became Mrs Esymond D Swalla and Vera became Mrs William J Nelson They plan to live in Des Moines following the Foster area roots and extend thanks for congratulatory wishes from friends.
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Hugh Lewis
Des Moines
Eve
Vera
Glanwood
Eva
Esymond D. Swalla
William J. Nelson
Foster
Moravia edge Exline and Centerville in district play
Moravia won 18 14 over Exline and 14 26 over Ollis in a district basketball card. Centerville trailed Moravia 14 as Moravia claimed late momentum. The night featured Moravia’s strong finish and competitive presses from Exline and Centerville.
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Orevia
Exline
Moravia
Centerville
Ollis
First Moravia Community Sale Set for Saturday
The Moravia Community Club sponsors the first Moravia Community Sale Saturday at one o'clock on the McCrory lots at the southwest corner of the square. Citizens with livestock or property are urged to bring items for sale and those not listed beforehand can still participate. The Moravia Public School band will perform a demonstration before the sale opens.
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Moravia
McCrory
Moravia Public School
Epworth Leaguers to Hear Returned Missionary Dr Hugh Stunts
Young people from Monroe and Appanoose counties will hear Dr Hugh Stunts a South American missionary at the First Methodist Church Albia on Thursday evening April 12 at 8. The event is organized by Epworth Leagues and will feature a social hour from 7 to 8 leading into a talk and Table Chats about life in South America. Accompanying Dr Stunts will be Dr Todd district superintendent Ottumwa and Harold Nehre district Epworth League president Batavis. Attendees from Brazil Centerville Cincinnati Eddyville Exline Hilton Scania Lovilia Moravia Moulton Myatle and Albia are expected.
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Appanoose Counties
Hugh Stunts
First Methodist
Albia
Stunts
Epworth
Stiiwe
South America
Dr. Todd
Ottumwa
Harold Nehre
Batavis
Epworth League
Brazil
Centerville
Cincinnati
Eddyville
Exiine
Hitton
Scanium
Lovilia
Moravia
Moulton
Myatle
Birthdays Celebrated at G. B. Johnson Home
George B. Johnson and others marked birthdays on Sunday March 25 at his Ganterville home. Guests included Norman Firkins Hiatt Selby Bill Blumenstock J E Sharp and George Firkins Rex and Fred Blamen srtock Norma Lee Firkins and Clyde Wilson of Buckeye Arizona sent a message of congratulations. The group enjoyed a large dinner and photographed the celebration before a social afternoon.
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George B. Johnson
Norman Firkins
Hiatt Selby
Bill” Blumenstock
Johnson
Mra
J. E. Sharp
Ganterville
George Firkins
Rex
Fred Blamensrtock
Norma Lee Firkins
Clyde Wilson
Buckeye, Ariz
G. B
Odd Fellow Eye Roast Friday Night Event Planned
The Odd Fellows announce the annual Eye Roast for Friday night after church services. Rebekah members invite attendees to bring fresh eggs to roast, with all participants expected to contribute as per tradition.
Birthday surprise at Henry Simmons home for Mrs Simmons
A birthday surprise was held at the Henry Simmons home Monday evening at 6 o'clock. Music was provided by Gurney Jag gots wee and Javene Kingery, refreshments served to about half a dozen guests, and the gathering extended into the late hours as wishes for Mrs Simmons were exchanged.
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Henry Simmons
Christian Aid Dinner Menu Brief
Christian Aid Dinner menu for Wednesday April 4 lists the courses and offerings. Dale Schreine attended a Don Moines vo event on a Saturday, noted in the social brief.
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Christian Aid
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Dale Schreine
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