Moravia Students Compete In State Academic Contest
The Moravia school plans sendings from its district to the Iowa State Academic Contest in Iowa City on June 4th, with winners from ten Iowa districts in shorthand, typing, general science, English, and related subjects. Moravia students listed include Atthea Green Dorothy Broshar Marie Oehler Harris Stafford Genevieve Donovan Lucille Coltrain Elizabeth Sneed.
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Tate
Iowa City
Ith
Iowa
Moravia
Atthea Green
Dorothy Broshar
Marie Oehler
Harris Stafford
Genevie Donovan
Lucille Coltrain
Elizabeth Sneed
Diphtheria Preventative To Be Administered Here
The Moravia Parent-Teacher Association will offer Toxin Antitoxin diphtheria prevention to Moravia residents. The three treatments cost $1 per person and cover anyone over six months old. Those who have not received school blanks should call Mrs. A G Broshar at once.
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Moravia
Parent-Teacher Association
A. G. Broshar Bt
Moravia Residents Report Health Updates and Illness
A. Johnson remains at home in Moravia with some improvement while friends of Mrs. Lester Smith note she is seriously ill and hope for a speedy recovery.
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Lester Smith
Gorionaly
Commencement Exercises Set for Friday Evening
The 1929 graduates will hold commencement at the school auditorium Friday evening. Charles E. Miller of Albia will deliver the address, a valued speaker who has spoken here before and is in demand for the closing days of the school year.
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Charles E. Miller
Albia
Miller
Honored Mothers With Union Service at Moravia Church
An American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Mother’s Day service at the Christian Church in Moravia on Sunday. The program featured scripture, prayers, music by Legion and Auxiliary Quartet, a tribute to mothers, and readings and songs led by local volunteers including Mrs. Zell Callen Mrs. 0. J. Fix Mrs. W. W. Tracy Mrs. J. F. Albert and Mrs. C. Y. Michener. The event closed with benediction by Mrs. D. W. Thompson.
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Christian Church In
Moravia
American Legion Auxiliary
Zell Callen
J. Fix
Legion and Auxiliary Quartet
W. W. Tracy
Junior Senior Banquet Celebrated in Spanish Theme
The annual Junior Senior Banquet was held Friday May 10 at 7 p m in the high school gym. Spanish style decor transformed the gym into a garden scene with a white picket fountain and floral accents. Senior and Junior participants wore period colors old rose and gray as menus and place cards matched the theme. The Breezy Trio provided music with Alma Keemer soloing. program included Welcome by Harold Mason and a response by Marie Oehler with a student chorus and address by Verl VanZante. students Kenneth Culhery Harold Mason Nor den Slavin and Hall Swain performed two numbers.
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Althea Green
Waitresaxs
Donald Darby
Donald Reich
William Whicker
Marjorie Brown
Lois Davis
Vera Easter
Alma Keemer
Harold Mason
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting reviewed
The W F M 8 of the M H E Church met Thursday evening with Mya A G Mason leading devotions. The discussion centered on Hidden Powers and the Three Ways to Happiness. Hostesses served strawberry shortcake and coffee. attendees included Mrs Miltenberger and Mrs Blumenstock. Also noting Waughop Motor Co staff in Des Moines to pick up new Fords.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. HE. Church
Mya
Moravia Boys Rout Udell 22 to 5 in County League
Moravia High School crushed Udell 22 to 5 after allowing five early runs. McCord hit a two on base homer, Broshar pitched six solid innings, Dudley closed the seventh, Slavin caught. The win marks Moravia’s first in the county league as Cincinnati and Moulton vie for first place with a postponed game set for Thursday.
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Moravia
Udell
McCord
Dudley
M. H
Syd
Adelt
A. M
Udell High Schools
Broshar
Slavin
Fang
Cincinnati
Moulton
Class of 1929 Names List Reflects School Ceremony
A roster of graduates appears with numerous names including Dorothy Brosnar Edith Clark Ralph Davis Truxton Dicks Helen Dowd M Irene Fix Althea Green Claude Hawk Goldie Wiatt Roberta Humphrey Bruella Lockman Clifford McDanel William Morgan Mildred McCloud C Gehler Plith Powell Edna Pfannebecker Glennie Scott Fay Selby Mary Selby L Van Zante.
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Dorothy P. Brosnar
Edith Marie Clark
Ralph B. Davis
Truxton Dicks
Helen M. Dowd
M. Irene Fix
Althea i, Green
Claude F. Hawk Goldie M. Wiatt
Roberta M, Humphrey
Buckmaster Lawn Wins First Place in Moravia Contest
Buckmaster lawn at the F H Buckmaster residence won first prize in Moravia Lawn Contest part of the Butter Homes Week program. Judge Richey of Ey Floral Co. praised its planning and care, noting no criticisms and suggesting a fall follow-up contest to gauge improvements.
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Moravia
F. H. Buckmaster
Richey
Richey Floral Co
Albia
Buckmaster
Seymour Takes Sunday Game From Moravia
Moravia fans claim umpire calls altered the nine inning game to an 9 to 7 Seymour win. Moravia led 6 to 1 until late. Ross homered for Moravia while McCoy catcher and the Blackman duo for Seymour provided key play.
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Seymour
Moravia
Death of Mrs J A Johnson in Moravia Iowa
Medora Devore daughter of Nathan A and Mary Devore born February 22 1856 Brazil Indiana died May 11 1929 at her Moravia home She lived in Indiana until age twenty moved to Appanoose County Iowa then to Moravia with husband Joseph A Johnson married November 10 1878 They had three children Frances Eugene died young daughters Ices Ludeila and Edna She joined Seventh Day Adventist Church about forty years ago Funeral held at Moravia home with songs by Mrs C J Fix and Mrs Geo Firkins Remains interred at McDaniel cemetery southwest of Iconium She leaves husband two daughters three sisters eight grandchildren four great grandchildren and many relatives Friends and neighbors acknowledged support during illness and death Moravia 201306100 Seymour i0000
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Medora Devore
Nathan A
Mary Devore
Brazil
Indiana
Moravia
Lown
Appanooge County
Tawa
Joseph A. Johnson
Frances Eugene
Ices Ludeila
Edna
Johnson
Tiwo
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Florence Law
Memphis
Susie Green
Promise City
Town
Maude Lellenberg
Corydon
C. J. Fix
Geo. Firkins
Alumni Banquet Scheduled for Saturday Evening at School
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held in the school gymnasium Saturday evening with extensive plans for a presided program. Attendance is urged for all alumni and guests. tickets are on sale at H G Broshar and Son or via secretary Miss Vera Boshak. SEED CORN Disinfectant Semeson treatment costs about 8 cents per acre at Smith Drug Store.
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Alumni! Association
H. G. Broshar and Son
Vera Boshak
Smith Drug , Sture
Burglarized Bivin Feed Store Friday Night
The Bivin Feed Store was broken into through a back window Friday night and two or three dollars in change taken from the cash register. The culprit is not positively known, but clues were secured and further developments are expected soon. It appears to be a home talent job for little pay.
Centerville Here Sunday F C to Face Moravians
Centerville F C is set to host Moravians on the home diamond next Sunday afternoon. The Centerville squad is a fast team and may provide strong competition for the locals.
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Centerville F. C
Centerville
Tour Of Homes On Thursday As Better Homes Week Event
The Tour Of Homes held Thursday during Better Homes Week inspected features that improve comfort and appeal. Guests visited Walter systems, kitchens, nurseries, fireplaces, antique furnishings, breakfast nooks, and a new home. Homes toured included FLW Blumenstock Frank Selby W A Smith Mrs Frank Reich Z C Cullen M H Goeldner and H E Watts with singing at the Watts residence and participants sharing benefits of the program in Moravia.
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the Holmes of
FLW
W. A. Smith
Frank Reich
Z. C. Cullen
M. H. Goeldner
H. E. Watts
Watts
Moravia
McCumber Tock Wedding in Des Moines May 5 1929
Tela McCumber daughter of Moravia residents married Clea Tock son of Des Moines in a double ring ceremony at Rev Geo Derbyshire Elmwood Baptist church Des Moines The couple are Centerville High School graduates He attended the University of Commerce and she worked for Western Auto Supply Co in Des Moines and was in Mo Betty Chi sorority He now works for the State Highway Commission The Tocks reside at the Oppenheimer apartment Centerville with many friends.
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Velock
Des Moines
Tela McCumber
Gev. McCumber
Moravia
Clea Tock
Fred Tuck
Geo. Derbyshire
Elmwood Baptist Church
Howard Bucke
Howard JF. Bueke
Centerville High School
University of Commmerce
Western Auto Supply Co
Des Muings
Mo Buty Chi
Iiawe University
Te Theta ‘Pau
State Highway Commission
Mrp
Tock
Hone Tw
Oppenheimer
Centervitle Luweino
Persistent Effort Pays at Moravia High 1929 Baccalaureate
Moravia High School held a baccalaureate service for the class of 1929 at the UL B. Church Sunday evening. Rev. W. F. T. Evans delivered the sermon on persistence, urging steadfast effort to overcome obstacles and rise after failures. The program featured glee club songs, a choir, and a sermon titled Persistent Effort Pays.
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Moravia High School
UL B
W. F.T. Evans
The
Christian Church
Ile
Glee Club
I. Pix
W. F. T. Evang
Do Winfield Thompson
ENTERTAIN MOTHERS BY PROGRESSIVE CLUB AFTERNOON
The Progressive Club hosted a Mother's Day afternoon at Mrs. Ralph McDonoughs home on Wednesday May 8. A program highlighted National Music Week with club songs, vocal solo by Mrs. Ralph McDonough, piano by Mrs. W C Main, history of wind instruments by Mrs. D K Orelup, musical reading by Mrs. Thee Miller, and a quartet featuring Mesdames Rulla McDonough, Geo Winsler, Von Tracy, and Wilfred Smith, followed by luncheon.
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Progressive Club
Ralph McDonough Wednesdry
Bay 8Th
Ralph McDonough
W.C. Main
Wind Instrumenta
D. K. Orelup
Thee Miller
Mesdames
Rulla McDonough
Geo. Winsler
von Tracy
Wilfred Smith
Firkins Jr. Slugged After Kansas City Car Crash
Wm. Firkins Jr., a patent car operator, was beaten in Kansas City after investigating a two-car crash blocking traffic. He was attacked while trying to move the cars. his jaw was damaged. Police detained an intoxicated suspect who claimed to be a booze runner. Prosecutor to handle case.
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W. G. Firkins
Wm. Firkins, Jr
Kansas City
soFivkins
Bomba
Tutu
Change In Management Of Moravia Produce Co
Geo Wisley has bought Paul Spencer’s share in Moravia Produce Co and takes full charge of the business. The partnership of Spencer and Wisley ends. The firm, operating since the start of the year, has had good business. Spencer has not stated future plans, but may leave Moravia.
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Geo. Wisley
Paul Spencer
Moravia Produce Co. Ind
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Semper Fidelis League
Ieong Easter
Evelyn Higley
Juanita Smith
N. FP. At
Barnett
Sam Barnett
Maggie
D. D
Audrey B. Caylor Club
Leons Kuster
Reba Callen
Maurine Smith
Norma Lea Firkins
A. A. Johnson
C. Wanghop
W. C. Tisne
Floyd Brain
Bruce Jones
Dead Moines
Waughop Motor Co
Udell Dudley
P Moulton
Brushar
O. Ogden
Mason
Hartman
Bs Slavin
Duty
P Smith
G. Ogden
Ef Bennett
Fix
Spurgeon
V. Lagie
Ss McConnell
F. Lagie
Gorden
Morgan
Swaim
Stafford
GL. Gallacher
God
Rolla McDonough
M. H. Gueldner
Legion Home
Basil Cowell Post
Legion Agenory Unit
Morava
Ump
Ross
McCoy
Blackman Boys
Sewall
J. A. Johnson
Morevia Seymour
Smith
Tt DeGard
Brattian
Borshar
Blackman
Rende
Wharton
Weidman
Ib Saccaro
Rsland
Que
Orelup
Rf Bender
Sally
Harper
Rf Corer
Anderson
Evans
A. Johnson Main
Deila Ely
Rosa
Edita Hauk
Bivin Feed Store
McCumber—Tock
LU. B
Moravia Produce Co
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