Election Day Reflections From Taylor Township
On election day in Taylor township the polling place at the Community Building drew a near record turnout with about 200 votes by noon. The column notes strong party activity, mentions prank-related incidents, and congratulates Charley McFstridge for winning state representative in Appanoose county with a lead of 80 votes.
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Taylor Township
Charley MeFstridge
Appanoose County
Mee
Hig
Election Goes Democratic Across United States
First person from Taylor township elected to represent Ap- panoose county in the state legislature. The nationwide shift reflects changing political tides as voters choose candidates at all levels.
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United States
Taylor Township
Ap- Panoose County
Civil War Vet Dies In Mystic
Civil War veteran Ab Gillis age 93 died at his Mystic home Tuesday morning, removing from Neguse county one of the county’s four remaining veterans. Born in the county, he lived here most of his life, previously in Main Station area before moving to Mystic three years ago. Survived by six children Harry of Mystic George of Moravia Ross of Canota 8 D Mary McNemar of Ames Hulda Davis of Cedar Rapids and Marthal Gillis of North Dakota. Body at Turney funeral home in Morevia with natural arrangements planned.
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Ab Gillis
Mystic
Appe- Negse
Mr. Gillis
Main Station
Harry
George
Moravia
Ross
Canota
Mary McNemar
Ames
Hulda Davis
Cedar Rapids
Marthal Gillis
North Dakota
Turney Funeral Home
Morevia
Moravia School Vacation Declared for Friday
Moravia schools will be closed Friday this week as faculty attend the state teachers convention in Des Moines.
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Moravia
Des Moines
Gospel Meetings Progress in Karso Building
Gospel meetings are attracting growing interest and attendance in the Karso building. Evangelist Wm. J. Campbell presents Bible truths plainly and intelligently. A capable group of young people attends the 7:15 Bible lessons. Regular services follow at 7:20 p.m. Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m., morning worship at 10:45. All are cordially invited.
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Karso
Wm. J. Campbell
Armistice Day Observance Planned in Moravia
Local Legion Post officials announced plans for Armistice Day observance next Wednesday in Moravia. The program begins at 11 39 a.m. in the school auditorium with students present. Rev F C Scott will give the address, followed by musical offerings from Glee Clubs and a clarinet trio. Veterans will assemble at the school.
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Observansa
Moravia
Legion Post
F. GC. Scott
United Brethren Church
Chas
L. Ellis
Boys Glee Club
F. C. Scott
Benediction
Ray
Junior Christian Endeavor Masquerade at United Brethren Church
The Junior Christian Endeavor society hosted a masquerade party in the church basement on Saturday October 31. Refreshments followed games and contests with prizes awarded to Robert Main and Lois Jean Hawk. The event was planned by Misses Harriett Scott and Marie Clester. attendees included Roberta Main Ruby Johnson Joan Wales Mary Rose Main Roy Richard Clester ae Main Pas Jean Hawk and Boyd Eugene Paxson.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
Robert E Main
Lois Jean Hawk
Harriett Scott
Marie Clester
Roberta Main
Ruby Johnson
Joan Wales
Mary J Rose Main
Roy Richard Clester
Ae Main
Pas Jean Hawk
Uanins
Boyd Eugene Paxston
Misses Harriett Scott
Local school poll mirrors presidential vote in Taylor township
Tuesday evening readers noted the Roosevelt win trend as election returns came in. A broken Bishop radio was fixed by Dave who searched for someone to tune it. The school poll showed a high school tie and grades nearly forecast the presidential vote, prompting plans to poll students regularly.
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Roosevelt
Bishop
Dave
Literary Digest
Taylor Township
Palis
Culling Poultry Is First School Topic
Poultry culling is chosen for the opening agriculture evening school at the school building this Wednesday. Topics for the year center on poultry and dairy cattle with focus on profitability and common farm practices. The program covers laying, feeding, diseases, parasites, caponising, marketing, and dairy nutrition across several dates starting November to March.
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W. S. Perkins
United States
Flos Uling
Evening Homemaking Classes Announced in Moravia
Practical solutions to family food become the theme of ten weekly adult homemaking classes starting Wednesday, Nov 1, announced by Irene Jacobs, Moravia Vocational homemaking teacher. Open to homemakers and out of school girls, classes will tailor topics to participants needs including meals, nutrition, canning, baking, whole grains, and joint sessions with poultry lessons.
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Irene Jacobs
Moravia
Miss Jacobs
Dairy Calves Feeding Reminder and Culling Practice
The notice invites participants to feed 20 dairy calves at 7:30 every Wednesday evening at the Agricolus facility. Birds for deni anne and practice will be available for culling this Wednesday evening.
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Agricolus Opm
Guy Hawk Posts Big Bear Hunt From Moravia Letter
In a letter to his parents Frank and Moravia, Guy Hawk of Delta Colorado recalls a week long hunting trip with ten in the camp. He reports nine bucks three bull elk and a 450 pound cinnamon bear. He describes shooting the bear at close range after it charged and packing the carcass home on Lightning the saddle pony. He plans to have the head and hide tanned and mounted.
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Frank Hawk
Moravia
Guy Hawk
Delta
Colorado
Missionary Society and Guild Stage Evening Program
The Otterbein United Brethren church group presented a Sunday program by the missionary society and Otterbein Guild. Mrs Eve Main led devotions, a short play titled Aunt Margaret's Tenth was performed by Grace Main Ruby Dille Harriet Scott and Rosemary Main, and Mrs Zell Callen delivered a speech on ministering.
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The
Missionary Society and
Otterbein Guild of the
United Brethren Church
Eve Main
Margaret
Grace Main
Ruby Dille
Harriett Scott
Rosemary Main
Zell Callen
McFatridge Wins State Representative Seat in Local Totals
Election results show C. M. McFatridge winning the Appanoose county state representative race with a large Taylor township lead. The article notes Roosevelt's nationwide victory, Democratic wins in Iowa, and Taylor township voting patterns while highlighting various local officials and party lines.
Moravia Prepares For Season Opener Against Exline
Moravia high school boys and girls basketball teams begin the 1936-37 season at home Monday night November 9 hosting Exline. Exline boys have one loss this season, to Rathbun, while Exline girls fared less well. Probable lineups listed. game tips at 7:30. Admission 25 cents adults, 16 cents high school, 10 cents grades.
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Moravia High School
Exline
Rathbun
Moravia
Koya
Eugene Wilcox
Rey Tisue
Don Blackman
Herbert Johnson
George Hellyer
Barbara Burton
Martha Stocker
Eudora Wales
Jean Shirley Albert
Jean Katherine Broshar
Grace Argo
U B Aid Menu For Wednesday November 11th
A readable fragment lists a U B Aid meal for Wednesday November 11th including Baked Chicken Supreme mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes with marshmallows cabbage salad pickles hot balls baked butter pudding with something whole long unclear text remains.
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Jimmie Albert
Albis
Dave Bishop
C. M. McFatridge
Tan Ito
Junior Christian Endeavor
Ee Schovening Schools
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Towa
WMA
C. M McFatridge
Valentine
Taylor
John Dille
H. E. Glick
Algescor
J. T. Histt
R. E. Luse
Iowa
Wm. Young
Fargona College
Fairfield
Stockport
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Wil On
Kraschel
Lloyd Thurston
Kenneth F. Baldridge
Bloomfield
Am. McPatridge
Appanochse
Edmund Han~ton
McPatridge
Berry Halden
Mors
United States Senate
Harry Stamos
Sheriff Walea
Jack Hailey
Roosevelt Garner
Landon-Knox
Senato
Herring
Dickinson
Gillette
Rt Tary
Halden Bat
Ie Wilson
Te Valentine
Son
Miller
Pah Wood
Dre Hanson
Wegman
Williams
Davidson Mitchell
Curran
Benson
Conway
McCaughan
We Aera Court
Mitchell
Albert
Sager
Bliss
Stger
Garfield
Thurston
Guernsey
Rinker
McFatridge
Hanson
Appanoose
Erskine
Bedinger
Gordon
Haught
Evana
Blakeslee
Wales
Bailey
Jenkins
Smith
Powers
Milan
Dalphond
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