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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

5

Church Calendar and Bake Sale Announcement

The church week lists Sunday School at 10 o clock and 10 30 a m, preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m, Epworth League at 7 p m, and Heayes Meeting Wednesday at 7 80. A bake sale by the Epworth League is set for Saturday at 10 o clock at Paul Brosher store. Wesley Chapel echoes services with preaching at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. BH G Hankina is the pastor.

Epworth League Heayes Paul Brosher Wesley Chapel G. Hankina

Pentecost Sunday Services at Church of Christ

The church lists sermons at 10 p m and 7 p m with Bible School at 10:30 a m and Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meetings. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church as they ask why every member should attend Pentecost on June 8.

Evana Niniator Communion

Patriotism and faith blend at United Brethren service

The sermon explores patriotism rooted in love of fellow countrymen and God's creatures, urging unselfish service. Rev and Mrs Thompson attended a Borebrake Seminary rally in Albia, with upcoming services and Pentecost near. The message calls readers to attend next Sunday’s services and prepare for conference.

Winsell D. Winfield Thompson

Teonium Sunday School Celebrations Across Faith Groups

The notice lists Epworth League 41st anniversary events born May 15 1889, Christian Endeavor anniversary events, rural life services May 25 at 2 pm, a cream supper for Boy Scout treasury May 24 at the Methodist Church, various Sunday School and worship times, a Mother and Daughter banquet, a Pentecost all day observance June 8 with basket dinner, and talks by Rev W R Kelsey D D at 11 am and 2 pm.

Teonium W. E. Kelsey Epworth League Roll McCord Christian Endeavor Rural Life Services Methodial Fairview Rural’ Life Hilton Young People's Choir Jung W. R. Kelsey

Michener Weekend Visitors In Oskaloosa

Mr and Mrs C V Michener were weekend visitors in Oskaloosa. The Friday dinner menu included chicken pie potatoes and gravy green beans lettuce salad apricot up side down cake with whipped cream bread butter coffee.

C. V. Michener Oskaloosa

Moravia Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

John M. Henderson, long-time resident near Moravia, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds at his home and later died at Ottumwa Hospital. The 64-year-old man, found by the kitchen, had called his daughter-in-law before the tragedy, and left a note of distress as he sought to end his life amid long illness. He is survived by son Elmer Henderson and daughter Mrs Otis Ballanger. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Moravia cemetery.

John M. Henderson Ila Moravia Ottumwa Mr. Henderson Elmer Henderson Harve McCumber GD. Lynch Henderson Otis Ballanger Beon Rae Theraday

Gas and Oil Contract For Paving Work Details

Moravian Oil Co. manager Ted Oehler reports a contract to supply gasoline and oil to G. Herris Paving Co. for paving No. 6 from Moravia to Albia. The project requires at least 40,000 gallons of gasoline and 60 barrels of oil, using Wiamond products per the contract.

Ted Oehler Moravian Oil Co G. Herris Paving Co No. 6 Moravia Albia

Obituary of W G Miller Unionville resident Civil War veteran

W G Miller born Hickman County Tennessee November 18 1840 died May 13 1980 in Trenton Missouri at age 39 years 6 months 26 days survived by son Otto M and a large network of relatives He served in Co G 21st Missouri Infantry enlisting December 24 1862 and re enlisting May 16 1863 discharged September 28 1864 after the war he lived on farms near Unionville and later with granddaughter Mya A R Pettigrew in Leavenworth Kansas then moved to Trenton Missouri Funeral was held at Unionville Baptist Church conducted by Rev Luther Childs Interment Unionville cemetery.

W. G. Miller W. T Drucilla Miller Hickman County Tenn Otto M Trenton Mr. Miller Uniah~ville Co. G Missouri Infantry Miller Unionville Mya. A. Rt. Pettigrew Leavenworth Kansas R. B. Miller Unianville

Moravia Boy Scouts Rally Program Tuesday Evening

Moravia Troop No 1 will present a Home Rally Program Tuesday evening May 27 at the school auditorium. The free event invites the public to attend and learn what Scouting means to the community, with demonstrations in first aid, camping, signifying, oath and laws, and a final benediction.

Moravia Boy Scouts Moravia Boy Scouts of America Albert Cemterville Couunty Tihe America Rey Bob White Bob White Patra Norman Firkins Hoy Geo. Milwit

Lawn Mower Sharpening Making Good Progress

C R Kincade reports success in sharpening lawn mowers. The effort emphasizes improved edge quality and efficiency for local yard care.

Moravia High holds 34th graduation exercises

Dr Mott R Sawyers of Center ville delivered the commencement address on The Man Below the Decks urging graduates to value ordinary service. The event honored 25 members of the Class of 1930 with diplomas presented by Supt G C Michener and G A Warner.

Moravia High School Mott R. Sawyers Centerville Gertrude Ellis Marie Schreing Mra J. FY. Albert de. Mott KR. Sawyers Ronnie Bonnie Heather V. Michener G. A. Warner Board of Education D. W. Thompson Gertrude Jilin

Bates Wilson wed in Centerville Nazaren parsonage

Migs Vera Bates of Centerville married Byron K Wilson of Moravia at the Nazaren parsonage in Centerville Monday evening May 7 with Rev J N Smith officiating. The couple is greeted by friends as they plan to continue Miss Bates’s work at Whitsell Transfer Co. and Wilson’s barber business with Success Barber Supply.

Migs Vera Bates Centerville Byron K. Wilson Moravia Nazarene Parsonage J. N. Smith Migs Lucile Bryant Chnlois Pervin Wilson Whitsell Transfer Co M. H. Johnson Barber Supply Centuryville Yewra

Alumni Banquet Set for June at Moravia High

Announcement notes that the national Alumni Banquet for Moravia High School will be held in June. Details will be provided later as information becomes available.

Moravia High Sehunt

Awards Made To Many Moravia School Students

Moravia schools report numerous honors for the past year including top scholastic standouts Leona Knater Veril Lagle Kenneth Free and Genevie Donovan with high grades. Eighth Grade grads are Leo Koster Keith Kennedy Burdetta MacCauley and Mildred Smith.

Leona Knater Veril Lagle Kenneth Free Genevie Donovan Pearl Eugene Broshar Leo Koster Keith Kennedy Burdetta MacCauley Mildred Smith Vert Lagle Leona Kuster Harris Stafford Lucile Coltgan Norma Lee Firkins Ruby Whitehead Velda Hiatt Arlene Dodd Anna Callen Bermaline Bishop Billy Trrey Dean Kathryn Broshay Dorothy Nowels Max — Gollaher Flvlon Carter Betty Bishop Rex Wilkins Nonald Raster Nadine Lagle Doh Smith Eula Maxine Waughop Beulah Blahug Leila Day Hercwhel Johnson Uariiet Lee Main Charles Reich Susie Tarr Eldith Crade Leo Kaster Ryan Boatman Marvy Cottin Juanita Hiatt Margaret Hiatt Clifford Plunnebecker

Mayor W. Wirkins Announces June 2 Meeting

The mayor announces a Monday June 2 primary election day council meeting. W. G. Wirkins signs the notice. Mrs. Evil Bruin was an Albia visitor.

W.G. Wirkins Evil Bruin Albia Vis‘itu Biday

Promoted To Glory M J Argo dies at Moravia

Obituary notices mourn the death of Mree A J Argo of Moravia after a sudden apoplexy at her home May 7 1930. She served neighbors and loved ones as a motherly figure in Appanoose Monroe counties near Iconium and was a longtime Christian Church member. Funeral held at the Methodist Church in Iconium May 20 with interment at Teouium cemetery. survivors include husband And Aryn three children and several siblings.

Conium Moravia A.J. Argo Av J. Argo A. J. Argo Ellis Christian Church of And Aryn J.L. Kigines Red Oak Iowan Vred N. v Roscoe Teoniun W. ON Eaver Mra A. Trown Centerville George John Behl Oklahoma Sarah Arma Toontium Berbe Hawkins Male Orval Callen Vern ‘Purener Lowell Turner Lo. Perehe Ava Roll Metford Pian Teouium Barney Neal Seyrmoe Luna

Giltner Smith Nuptials at Keota Parsonage

Misa Rela Giltner of Ottumwa wed Leonard Smith of Keota Iowa at the Mophoist Epis opel parsonage in Moravia. Rev Be ti Hunkins officiated with guests including Vina Tey and Jition Dungin of Ottumwa, Patterson of Agency attending. The couple will reside in Keota with best wishes from many friends as a housewarming and community reception follows.

Aleluck Moravia Misa Rela Giltner Ottumwa Leonard Smith Keota Iowa Be Ti Hunkins Vlna Sry Unit Jition Dungin Mise Patterson Agency Mrs. Smith

Moravia Obituaries and Local Notices 1805

25 years ago from the Moravia Union May 20 1805 items report KF Blumenstock Sr dies at 66 in Moravia Grover Wilson burned at Centerville Foundry Noah advertises flood and Steaave lasvight Masons attend Creech funeral at Unionville Lowell Harris visited Albia Austin Jay to speak at Centerville June 2 play Way Down East for band stand Pleasant Plains new baby girl for Mr and Mrs Juhi Price Move returns from Cincinnati Wiatt Williams Moravia visiting Darbyville Boyer sick but improving Chaviton bank favored by local fishermen Farm work progressing in area

Moravia S. Creech Unionville Lowell Harris Albia Hiss Harry Duncan Austin Jay Vngke Masonic Premic Centerville Pleasant Plains Juhi Price W. EB. Move Cincinnati Wiattavibe Wiatt Vet Gullen Monroe County Darbyville F. A. Boyer Chaviton

Marriage of Wilson Woodward Woodward in Marshalltown

A May wedding near Marshalltown unir papers show Wilson of Marshalltown and Miss Evelyn Wilson of Pierson wed in a Nazarene ceremony officiated by Rev Nelson of Iowa Falls before about fifty guests. The couple to reside at 10 North Twentieth Street after May 1 with many attendees from Pierson and Sioux City.

Marshalltown Lown Wilson North Miyttemuth Street Misa Mvelyn Wilson William M. Woodward Miersan Flew Fld Nelsoet Iowa Falls Th A. Stanley Pat the Nazarene Church Thin Bir David Efarey Lane Marie Woodward Pierson Wooward Nazarene Vhyreh Woodsland Vaosun O. G.woodward Pierson High School Piarson Artene Lowley Sioux City Tlarry Woodward Moraving Mia Bor. Boyer Iil. Whickers Unionsville Lane Wilson Hiram Cunper Edward Scudden J Seundden Whiner Dot Benbow Margaret, Bamyor Gail Wilson

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Church News Church of Christ United Brethren Church M. E BOY Scots of Trey Copsright W. Kw C. R Kincade Dr. Sawyers Bates—Wilson Puart Broshar Kenseth Cullers Harold Mason Noorden Slavin Wall Swaim Lloyd Fletcher Ussell Dudley Russell Johnsen Carson Jordan Clea Barnes Wilbur Smith Pearl Broshar Kenneth Culders Veril Jade Hazel Mason Lloyd Pletehae Ernie Waster Aml Mes J. L. Eines Ani Bil J. Iescue Giltrer—Smith Sumieone Vinehtao Adart A Relied Fund Fur the Pou Harpin Aneasuludur “Tse cAgo Sloravia Charles Ve Michener
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