Pranks by Juniors At MHH8 Aims at Seniors
On Wednesday November 16 the Juniors of the M M H 8 presented a light hearted program for the seniors and High School teachers. Althea Green read a poem Evolution parodying Poe and Dorothy Broshar with Beryl Cornett listed Who's Who names. A junior impersonator imitated seniors and teachers prompting laughter. Seniors and juniors exchanged cheers and the program ended with songs and a class yell.
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M. HH. 8
Tiple
Althea Green
Poe
Annabelle Lee
Dorothy Broshar
Beryl Cornett
Examinations and Thanksgiving Reflections
The second six week examinations were held November 22 and 23 due to Thanksgiving break. The report candy will be issued November 90 1927 Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a four day celebration of thanks and blessing. Dr John W Holland called Thanksgiving an artist painting a fairy picture in my mind.
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John W. Holland
Delightful evening at LG IOOF hall in Moravia
A large turnout at the Moravia IOOF hall heard Grand Master F. M. Stewart of Ida Grove lecture to Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges in a joint session. Over 100 attendees from Udell Centerville and Mystic lodges enjoyed refreshments. event praised as among Moravia’s finest. A later note recalls local reflections on thanksgiving and progress. Althea Green reports a basketball game between "Cats" and "Dogs" with the Cats winning 30-26.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
F. M. Stewart
Ida Grove
Udell
Centerville
Mystic
Rebekaha
Moravia
Cats and Dogs
Jack
Death of Pierce Votaw Ends Long-Cherished Life
Pierce Votaw aged 89 years died November 19 1927 at his daughter Mrs T J Criddlebaugh home after a life spent as a farmer and respected neighbor He was born June 22 1838 in Columbiana County Ohio lived in Michigan then moved to Iowa in 1865 Married Hannah Lewelling in 1865 eight children were born five were present at funeral He was a Friends member before joining the Methodist church in 1880 Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel with Rev Molt R Sawyer and Rev C J Fix officiating Interment in Denny Cemetery
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Obituary Pierce Votaw
Isaac
Rebecca Votaw
Columbiana County
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Hannah HH. Lewelling
Webster L. Wotuw
Wright
Jennie Reynolds
Oskaloosa
P. L. Witt
Cedar
Lawat
F. A. Garrett
T. J. Criddlebaugh
T. L. Abel
Central City
Nebr
LE. Bradley
Cherokee
Okla
Oliver Votaw
Apopka
Florida
Votaw
Friends
Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Molt R, Sawyer
Centerville
C. J. Fix
Moravia
Denny Cemetery
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Gratitude And Blessings
Thanksgiving is described as a nationwide day of thanksgiving and prayer set by the President. The piece recalls family gatherings, childhood memories of meals, and the hope for continued prosperity, health, and happiness guided by divine Providence. It urges gratitude for blessings over the past year and calls for worship and prayer across churches.
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America
United States
Reagan
Gond
Moulton to play here Thanksgiving
The Moulton High School football team travels to Moravia on Thanksgiving Day for the season finale. Moravia seeks revenge after last year’s Turkey Day loss at Moulton. Cecil Culiers is out with a broken collarbone, but Moravia’s offense remains capable. kickoff is 3:00 at Watts' field.
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Moulton
Moravia
Cecil Culiers
Watts
Calhoun Golden Wedding at Las Vegas Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W F Calhoun celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Las Vegas New Mexico home. A noon dinner followed by ice cream and cake at 2 40 pm featured a program with a vocal solo, a talk by Rev Moore, and a song. Invitations listed numerous relatives from Iowa California and New Mexico.
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W. F. Calhoun
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Misa Bertha Chambers
Rev. Moore
D. E. Shaw
L. F. Jones
Clarence Jordan
Jim Young
Calhoun
United Brethren Church Thanksgiving Service Sees Large Turnout
The United Brethren Church reports a large Sunday morning attendance with many new faces among the young people. The minister preached on Paul’s words to the Church at Ephesus, and a Thanksgiving theme followed by a well attended youth sermon. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar are planned for Thursday with an oyster supper in the evening.
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Paul
Ephesus
C. E
U. B
D. Winfield Thompson
Church of Christ Sunday School and sermon report
The Church of Christ held Sunday School at 10 a.m led by Supt Chas Kincade. A fine sermon was preached at 11 o'clock by Brother Jessé Coffin. Singing by the children pleased the congregation. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Clara Selby's home.
Moravia couple wed in Des Moines ceremony
Miss Merle Main and Regobert Gaelke of Winterset Iowa were married Wednesday November 16 in Des Moines. Rev Aldrich officiated at Saint Andrews United Brethren Church with a five course luncheon afterward. The bride, a Moravia High School graduate, later studied dramatic art at Drake University and worked in Des Moines. The groom, a WWII veteran, now works in Winterset. They will reside in Winterset after December 1 1927.
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Moravia
Merle Main
Regobert Gackle
Winterset
Iowa
Des Moines
Aldrich
Saint Andrews United Brethren Church
City
Freidy Main
Louise Guekle
Oskaloosa
N. J. Main
Moravia High School
Drake University
Horsher
National Guard
Navy
The
Electrical Power Co
Co-Operative Market Shipped Livestock Car Loads
Over the past eight days the Co-Operative Marketing Association sent ten car loads of livestock to market. Nine car loads were hogs and one was cattle. Neal Nash accompanied a shipment to the St Louis market on Saturday.
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Co-Operative Marketling Association
Neal Nash
St. Louis
Moravia Post Office Closes Thanksgiving Day
Notice to patrons says the Moravia post office will close at a.m. on Thanksgiving Day November 24 for the remainder of the day with no rural delivery service.
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Moravia
Box and Candy Social at Hedge College
A social will be held at Hedge College Monday evening November 28. A prize will be given to the most popular young lady. Lula Tillmont, teacher.
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Hedge College
Lula
Tillmont
Pie and Candy Social at Fuller School House
There will be a program and a pie and candy social at the Fuller school house Thursday evening December 1st. Vivien Wilson teaches.
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Fuller
Vivien Wilson
Maple Grove candy supper Friday night notice
Maple Grove hosts a program and candy supper on Friday night November 25 open to all. Helen McCloud, teacher, announces the event and invites the community to attend.
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Maple Grove
Helen McCloud
Box and Pie Social at Scattersburg Schoolhouse
A box and pie supper and program will be held at the Scattersburg schoolhouse Wednesday evening Nov 30. Everyone is invited. Mia Wilma Callen is the teacher coordinating the event.
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Scattersburg
Mia
Wilma Callen
Called meeting of Moravia Chapter No 94 C E S
Moravia Chapter No 94 C E S schedules a called meeting for initiation on Saturday November 26 at 7:50 p m Past Worthy Matrons and Past Worthy Patrons will perform the degree work All members are urged to attend Visiting members are welcome Gael Broshar W M Mildred Bishop Secreta ry
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Moravia
Gael Broshar
W. M. Mildred Bishop
M E Church Bazaar and Construction Updates
M E Church lists fall events and ongoing building work at the Karsa Building. Cistern digging, new concrete walls, plastering, and electric wiring progress framed by a Friday 25c sale. Bids requested for finishing work. Auxiliary bazaar planned with a dinner a week hence. Jubilee concert refunds available at Corner Bank. Local band practice encouraged. pastor to preach at Werley, Matavia, and Stuttersburg. Federation urges club members to attend meetings. Thanksgiving hubs planned at the schoolhouse. Weidman, a Knoxville YW employee, visiting Murj sye.
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Karsa
Corner Bank
Pearl Turner Ia
Werley
Matavia
Stuttersburg
Federation of Society of Women’s Clubs
Lawa Hug
Cluts
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