Moravia News Highlights Band Scores Dust Tales and Local Notes
Moravia and Waterloo bands excel in state and national contests with high ratings. A Moravia piece notes the Lost Nation band’s Class C win in Minneapolis, while Waterloo’s Jean Kathryn Broshar shines in Class AA. Dust troubles persist, prompting satire on relief pleas and storm window fixes. Local anecdotes recount a Centerville car incident and a skunk incident, with reflections on Bible School songs and a Bridg In the Corner moment.
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Waterloo
Jean Kathryn Broshar
Minneapolis
Ralph Davis Recovering From Illness After Hectic Farm Incident
Moravia farmer Ralph B Davis suffered a sudden illness last Thursday at his farm. He collapsed while at the barn lot, dragged to the fence, and called for help after an hour alone. Taken to Miners Hospital in Albia, he remained there until Monday as doctors treated a broken blood vessel in his back.
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Ralph B. .Davis
Moravia
Davis
Richard Veach Severely Cut Over Left Eye
Richard Veach was injured at the John Veach Implement Store in Moravia when a spring lever on a tractor cultivator struck him in the left eye. He received a deep gash and was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment. The eye ball is not broken, and doctors will determine the full extent of the injury. Veach, the son of Mr and Mrs John Veach, had just graduated Moravia High School two weeks ago and works with his father in the implement business.
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Richard Veach
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
John Veach
Moravia
Richard
Slavin
Smith Vargason wedding in Lennius Missouri
Mr and Mrs W L Smith of Hilton announce the marriage of their daughter Darlene to Ace Vargason of Cedar Rapids Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Fred Vargason. The wedding took place May 20 at Lennius Missouri. The bride wore pink lace with white accessories. Attendants included Merle Smith Mildred Cridlebaugh Batty Smith Jim Daley and Elinor Packer. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where the groom works on a road construction project.
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W. L. Smith
Hilton
Darlene
Ace Vargason
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fred Vargason
Lennius
Merle Smith
Mildred Cridlebaugh
Hiattaville
Batty Smith
Jim Daley
Oskaloo
Slavin Couple Return From Medical Association
Dr. C. T. Slavin and Mrs. Slavin returned home Sunday after a week in St. Louis and Moberly Mo. Dr. Slavin attended the American Medical Association meetings in the Jefferson Hotel Gold Room and Municipal Auditorium while Mrs. Slavin visited friends. The convention drew over 8 000 physicians from all states and 81 foreign countries. Miss Doris Burgher of Coatesville Mo. accompanied them.
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C. T. Slavin
St. Louis
Webster Groves
Moberly
Slavin
American Medical Association
Gold
Jefferson Hotel
Municipal Auditorium
Doris Burgher
Coatesville
Taylor Celebrates 87th Anniversary Near Blakesburg
J. J. Taylor and his daughter Zula Taylor spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jim Hayes and family near Blakesburg as Mr. Taylor marked his 87th birthday. Born in Indiana, he has lived in the area since 1861.
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J. J. Taylor
Zula Taylor
Jim Hayes
Blakesburg
Mr. Taylor
Indiana
Vacation Bible School Draws 60 Plus At Moravia Church
More than 60 children enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible School began Monday at the Moravia United Brethren church. Other town churches cooperate as the religious program runs for two weeks starting this week.
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Moravia
United Brethren Church
Opening Of Local Softball Schedule Announced
A surprise dinner marked the 76th birthday of Mrs. Lloyd McCrory on Sunday May 21. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Will Ellis of Pulaski, Mr and Mia Gor man and daughters of Bloomfield, Mr and Mrs Henry Gorman and Carl of Dulles, Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory and family, Nan and Kate McCrory, Mrs Ida McCrory and Dorothy Mae of Moravia, with Kate Rogers in attendance.
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Lloyd McCrory
Will Ellis
Pulaski
Mia
Joe Gorman
Bloomfield
Henry Gorman
Carl
Dulles
Harry McCrory
Nan
Kate McCrory
Ida McCrory
Dorothy Mae
Moravia
Kate Rogers
Ruby Whitehead to receive degree at Tempe Arizona
Ruby Whitehead daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Whitehead of Moravia west will graduate from Arizona State Teachers College Tempe this year and has signed to teach in the primary department at Liberty Arizona next year.
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Ruby Whitehead
B. C. Whitehead
West of Moravia
Arizona State Teachers College
Tempe
Arizona
Liberty
Gospel Team From Centerville to Sing at Moravian Church
A gospel team from Centerville will hold a Sunday afternoon service at 2 o'clock at the Moravian Church of Christ. The announcement was made earlier this week.
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Centerville
Moravian Church of Christ
Moravia Cooperative to Ship Cattle to Chicago Sale
The Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association plans a Wednesday evening shipment of cattle to the Chicago market, signaling a scheduled sale and export move by the cooperative.
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The
Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association
Chicago
Moravia Softball Club Sets Season Opener Time
Moravia Softball Club will open the season Tuesday evening June 6 on the local diamond at 8:00. Visiting team undisclosed. Club officials include manager John Laws and booking agents Richard Burton and Charles Enos Hiatt with Bert Turner as treasurer. Early games aid uniforms with 10c admission, later 25c, umpire to receive a small salary. Interested players must sign at the Dayton Cafe by June 1 with a 50c fee. 14 players named to first string, others receive game passes. Home games Tuesday and Friday with away games on Thursdays.
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Moravia
John Laws
Richard Burton
Charles Enos Hiatt
Bert Turner
Dataon
Flower Notice For Decoration Day Bouquets
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home Monday evening May 29 to make bouquets and wreaths. Anyone having flowers to spare should call Margaret Callen or Berths Broshar for pickup.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Margaret Callen
Berths Broshar
Paper Poppy Day Poems and Moravia Sale By Legion
A poem emphasizes a simple paper poppy symbolizing courage and sacrifice. Moravia hosts a Poppy Day sale on Saturday May 27, organized by the American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds aid disabled World War veterans and ease their suffering through support.
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Moravia
American Legion Auxiliary
Swaim Funeral Home Moves to New East Side Location
Swaim Funeral Home relocates this week to the F Hamilton residence one block east of the town square. The house was recently purchased by Mr Swaim who has redecorated interiors and added furnishings. The west wing now hosts funeral facilities with three large rooms, while the east half remains the Swaim residence. A shale drive provides access to north or south entrances. Swaim is affiliated with Allen and Lewis Albia licensed directors, previously based on the Unionville Moravia road.
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Frank Swaim
Swaim
Allen & Lewis
Albia
Swarm
Unionville-Moravia
Honor Carl Winsler At Family Dinner
John Winsler and Norman Ward hosted a family dinner honoring Carl Winsler of Portland Oregon who toured with his parents Mr and Mrs C E Winagler. Attending were Hayes Winsler and son John and daughter Betty Pat of Omaha Neb Fanchen Winsler Ames Jerry Wingler Kirksville Mo Frank Miller Ruby Winsler Centerville C E Winsler and Margaret Ward. John Campbell is reported to be ill at his Moravia home.
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John Winsler
Norman Ward
Carl Winsler
Portland
Oregon
C. E. Winagler
Hayes Winsler
John
Betty Pat
Omaha
Nebr
Fanchen Winsler
Ames
Jerry Wingler
Kirksville
Frank Miller
Ruby Winsler
Centerville
C. E. Winsler
Margaret Ward
Funeral Directors Meeting Attended by Turners and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner and Mrs. H. G. Broshar traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to attend the annual state funeral directors meeting. On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner and Ralph Pfannebecker joined the convention.
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Bert Turner
H. G. Broshar
Des. Moines
Turners
C. A. Turner
Ralph Pfannebecker
Lyman Main Celebrates 88th Birthday in County News
Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder joined Mr and Mrs Lyman Main for a Tuesday dinner honoring Lyman Main on his 88th birthday. Born May 23 1851 in Indiana he moved to the county at age four and he and his wife marked their 65th wedding anniversary last November.
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Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Song
Lyman Main
Mr. Main
Indiana
Mrs. Main
Vosburgh School To Hold Annual Reunion
The Vosburgh school reunion will be held on the second Thursday in June the 8th at the Vosburgh school house. Former teachers pupils and friends are invited. Last reunion elected F A Tarr president F A Thompson vice president Mrs H R Gilliland secretary Stella Argo assistant secretary Nellie Turner treasurer Committees Grounds Archie Thompson Glen Turner Bert Rinehart Program Ruth Miller Jake Firkins Clara Brown Table Maude Turner Nellie Thompson Hazel Rinehart
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Vosburgh ‘School
Vosburgh School
F. A. Tarr
F. A. Thompson
H. R. Gilliland
Stella Argo
Nellie Turner
Archie Thompson
Glen Turner
Bert Rinehart
Ruth Miller
Jake Firkins
Clara Brown
Maude Turner
Nellie Thompson
Hazel Rinehart
Progressive Luncheon Enjoyed By E T C Club
The E T C club held a progressive luncheon Tuesday with the losing side entertaining the winners in an attendance contest. First course at Zell Callen home, second at Harry DuVall home, third at Curtis Burton home. Tables were beautifully appointed with garden flowers. Mr and Mrs Tom Cameron were in Centerville Monday evening.
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Zell Callen
Harry DuVall
Curtis Burton
Band Concert Program for May 27, 1939 at Altamon McCaughey
The program lists marches, waltzes, and solos including Sunrise on the Mountain Italiana and Hearts of Oak. It features a National Anthem and anthemic pieces by Holmes Richards Jewell McCaughey Sousa and Taylor. The director thanks outside helpers and urges former members to attend, noting the absence of radio amplifiers hurts sound.
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Altamon
McCaughey
Holmes
Richards
Jewell
Greenway
Moravia to Decide Fourth of July Plan Friday Meeting
Moravia business and professional men plus other residents are called to a Community Building meeting Friday at 8 pm to decide if Moravia will celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Speakers will also address improving the band concert sound system and other community concerns.
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Moravia
Dotsons Install New Cooling Equipment
The Dotson Cafe in Moravia completed the installation of a new electric refrigeration cabinet for ice cream storage. The cabinet will keep bulk and packaged ice cream and novelties at the proper temperature.
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Dotson Cafe
Moravia
Wingler Returns to Oregon After Week Visit
Wingler departed Moravia for Portland Oregon after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs C E Winsler. The visit was his first in 16 years and he says the climate here harms his health and will not allow him to return home often.
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Wingler
Moravia
Portland
Oregon
C. E. Winsler
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu
The menu lists fried fish, corn bread, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cottage cheese, salad, bread, butter, jelly, and coffee for Friday dinner. Describes a simple, homestyle spread with multiple sides and beverages.
Memorial Day observance at Moravia Cemetery planned
Memorial Day events in Moravia are being organized by Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion. A 11 AM service at Moravia cemetery will feature the Legion Auxiliary, local children, the Moravia school band, and town ministers. Chester Broshar leads veterans. flags will be placed on graves at Moravia and Salem cemeteries, with bouquets by the Auxiliary. Meet 10:30 AM at the Legion Home to March to the cemetery. weather backup is Methodist church.
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Moravia
Basil Cowell
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Chester Broshar
Legion Post
Salem
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
America
W .G. Lagla
R. L. Brown
T. J. Zike
Post
Margaret Callen
Moravia Visit For Albia Graduation Exercises
Mr and Mrs W T Smith and daughters Marilyn and Walda of Mediapolis Iowa visit H K Smith home Moravia and attend Albia high school commencement Wednesday evening Their nephew Bob Smith son of Mr and Mrs W A Smith is in the graduating class Mr and Mrs H K Smith and their children will also attend the commencement exercises.
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W. T. Smith
Marilyn
Walda
Mediapolis
Iowa
H. K. Smith
Moravia
Albia High School
Bob Smith
W. A. Smith
Showers School Picnic Set For May 28
The annual picnic and homecoming at the Showers school house will be held Sunday May 28. All former teachers, pupils and friends are cordially invited with a basket dinner at noon.
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Showers
Odd Fellows Notice on Nomination of Officers
All Odd Fellows are requested to be present next Tuesday evening for the nomination of officers by R. E. Stoops, See.
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Odd Fellows
R. E. Stoops
Rolla Foster Chosen Albia High Principal
Rolla Foster elected as new principal of Albia senior high school. Son of J. P. Foster of near Moravia, he is Moravia High School graduate and former Lincoln junior high principal in Albia. He holds a University of Iowa degree and is pursuing a master's there.
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Albia
Rolla Foster
J. P. Foster
Moravia
Foster
Lincoln
University of Iown
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