Moravia Times notes murder plea and school pride
Povravia Brion Moravia Iowa entered as second class mail matter. A K Smith editor. Subscription rates listed. The Geo Domyancich murder trial ended with a guilty plea to first degree murder and life imprisonment at Ft Madison. Also report praises Moravia Public Schools academic success at Chariton district meet, contrasting with past concerns about athletics.
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Povravia Brion
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
Congress
A. K. Smith
Geo. Domyancich
St Ft. Madison
Chariton
Academic meets expand in state high schools
The article explains the new statewide Academic meets mirroring athletic tournaments. Uniform exams set district qualifiers with first and second places advancing to district contests in Chariton, then state competition in Town City in June. Moravia students earned recognition in the district lead ups.
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Chariton
Town City
Moravia
General Motors and Ford Clash Over German Market Control
Reported feud between General Motors and Henry Ford over dominance in Germany's motor market. Article frames conflict as a key strategic battle in the automotive industry during wartime rhetoric.
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General Motors
Henry Ford
Germany
The Hard Working Dollar Circular Notes Revolving Circulation
A new greenback circulated in a town with attached notes asking record of transactions. Over 14 days it changed hands 27 times across categories: five for salary tobacco and cigarettes, three for candy, two for men’s furnishings and shoes, and one each for automobile accessories bacon gatters and toothpaste.
Remembering a Bygone Season in Local Life
A reminiscence recalls dusty stove pipe dangers with soot, cozy gatherings, and simpler days. It asks about joy riders with horses, medical quirks, and the era before modern retail, noting girls with long red ribbon in hair amid a world of modest fashion and small-town routines.
The National Game and the Growth of Baseball
The article praises baseball as a national force, noting its increasing popularity since the National League formed in 1875. It describes large crowds, the sport's body and mind benefits, and cites star salaries such as Babe Ruth at about 75 000 a year, Rogers Hornsby at 40 000, and a Brooklyn pitcher at 25 000, highlighting the sport’s economic impact.
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Bageles
National League
Babe Ruth
Rogers Hornsby
Brooklyn
News Notes Of Local Churches Update
A Home Missionary address by Mrs Ireland draws praise. The W F M S annual convention is tomorrow all day. Church Board met Monday, Epworth League social in the basement. Evening meetings change to 7 pm and 8 pm. Wesley service at 9 30 am with Sunday School following. Moravia morning service at regular time. Friday dinner for all.
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Ireland
Epworth League
Wesley
Moravia
Iconium Circuit Church and Sunday School Notices
Iconium Circuit E Church and C Lepper pastor Hilton and Iconium Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching service on alternate Sundays Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Maine Fairview Sunday School at 2 p.m. Preaching Service every Sunday at 3 p.m.
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E. Church
Alphabeted Community Notes From Moravia and Nearby
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend calls and visits in Albcia Moravia and Genterville. People include Fred Hammond helping Mrs VanZante and Mrs Jones, Charlie Foster and Lloyd Brown guests, Jim More and Plants visitors, Cass Hamilton and Ben Williams, Lyle Hough Madona Foster and Wilma VanZante. Sunday gatherings feature Cass Hamilton family at Ben Jones home and a Circle meeting.
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Fred Hammond
John VanZante
Ben Jones
Charlie Foster
Albcia
Lloyd Brown
iGenterville
Jim More
Moravia
John Plants
Cass Hamilton
Circle
Ben Williams
Dayne
Wayne Foster
Lyle Hough
Madona Foster
Wilma VanZante
Church notice from Bonita Lagte era service schedule
Church of Christ notices a Bible School at 10 a m. Communion and sermons in the morning and evening. Evening services start 30 minutes later with a gathering at 7 p m. Missionary meeting Thursday afternoon May 2. Gifts for Mothers Sale Saturday May 11. Sympathy extended to Sister Huff’s relatives.
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W. F. T. Evans
C. BR. Kincade
Bible
Lla
Christian Endeavor
Bonita Lagte
Walls of Jerusalem
Huff
Funeral for Aunt Mia Brings Kin Together
Families attend funeral for their aunt Mia Huff on Tuesday as relatives recount a near serious mixup that could have cost Mr. Winkelman his life last week. Dorin Waites, wife and daughter Elavonne visited Cy Jones home. Lucy Faber wrapped an Hedge College term with a noon basket dinner and program. Orpha McDanel and students walked to the woods for a weiner joaut. Misa Selby closed Maple Grove duties. Cy Jones and Clella Jones with Orpha McDanel visited A C Faber home. D Foster and family moved to J C Lockman farm. Cy Jones hosted visitors at the Lockman home near Hilton. Bayard Neff joined Cy Jones for Sunday evening calls. Sunday School had no session.
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Mia
John Huff
Mr. the Winkelman
Dorin Waites
Elavonne
Cy Jones
Lucy Faber
Hedge College
Orpha McDanel
the Woods
Misa Beryl
A. C. Faber
D. Foster
J. C. Lockman
Hilton
Bayard Neff
25th Wedding Anniversary Surprise Dinner Rendered
Mrs. Loyd Carter organized a pleasant Sunday dinner honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cullers. Attending were C. C. Cullers and spouse, Loyd Carter and spouse, A. B. Jordan and spouse, EB Carter and spouse, H. E. Watts and spouse, J. W. Halden and spouse, Kenneth Cullers, and Cecil Cullers visiting from Mt. Pleasant.
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Loyd Carter
C. C. Cullers
Mra. Loyd Carter
A. B. Jordan
EB. S. Carter
H. E. Watts
Planning Alumni Banquet At School May 18
Planning for the annual Alumni Banquet at the school building on Saturday evening May 18 proceeds. President Mrs Theo Miller notes committees appointed and efforts to ensure a standout event with a fine program and planned menu. Bids for serving due after May 1 with Breezy Boys set to perform. Tickets $1 from A G Broabar or Miss Vera Boshak. all members urged to attend with a guest.
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Theo Miller
A. G. Broabar
Vera Boshak
Wall Street Name Change Question Sparks Debate
A quirky public note questions renaming Wall Street to Wall street while hints of spring emerge. The text mentions nature signs and Matin street, suggesting a playful, nonspecific item in a local column.
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Wall Street
United Brethren Church Service Notes Dedicate Sunday Programs
The Entreaty of love and gospel transformation is praised as powerful. A youth song service delighted attendees and invites broader participation. Bible School meets at 10:16 a.m. next Sunday, with regular preaching at 11 a.m. The mothers and daughters of Missionary Societies present an 8 p.m. program. Minister D Winfield Thompson invites all.
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Mother and Daughters of the Missionary Societies
Enon News Recap of Local Visits and Events
Mrs A E Pency visits in Hlinvis with daughter Mrs Albert Overcon. Miss Clella Jones stays with sister Mrs EB G Sincox. Dorin Wailes and Cy Jones hosts visitors from Centerville. Versal Robb hauled hogs to Ottumwa for Arch Thompson. B S Faber sold hogs to Dave Chidester. Funeral of Mr John Wackelman at Scatterburg noted. Miss Orphe McBanes completes school terms. large gathering and program. blessings pronounced.
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A. E. Pency
Hlinvis
Albert Overcon
Clella Jones
EB. G. Sincox
Dorin Wailes
Cen Jferville
Cy Jones
Versal Robb
Ottunwa
Arch Thompson
B.S. Faber
Dave Chidester
John i Wackelman
Scattersburg
Bayard Neff
Parental Jones
Missy Orphs McBanes
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Ford
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Tudor
Detroit
Waughop Motor Company
United Brethren Church
D. Winfield Thompson
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Moravia Bakery
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