This and That Thanksgiving Tragedies and Elections
A jumble of anecdotes from northern Iowa and national politics.reports on a Belmond man injuring a toe while an attempted beheading of a goose failed. two Des Moines doctors died from heart attacks while hunting. two Sioux City doctors were shot but survived. Early 1920s political shifts referenced with Roosevelt and Harding landslides and unemployment relief. Marvelous oddities from Colliers Weekly and Moravia youths bootlegging danger. a pheasant hunter’s mishap and a tongue cutting remark spark brief humor.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Estherville
Forrest City
Sioux City
Moravia Players Make All County Teams
At a meeting of county superintendents and coaches in Center ville Moravia placed three on the boys team with Underwood at forward Morris at center and Smith at guard McCrory earned honorable mention Annabeth Keemer also honored on the girls team County tournament winners could nominate players for the all county pick with several rules noted Mrs John Dooley of Glenwood Mo visits with her sister Mrs J W Albert
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Centerville
Moravia
Underwood
Morris
Smith
McCrory
Annabeth Keemer
Charles R. Kineade Dies After Long Illness in Moravia
Obituary notes Charles Robert Kincade born October 28 1878 in Appanoose County Iowa lived in Moravia most of his life except eight years in Dakota He died November 18 1992 at age 54 funeral held at Moravia Church of Christ burial in Hillcrest cemetery He was a longtime blacksmith and active church elder and Sunday School superintendent He leaves wife Sadie six children two brothers and two sisters among twelve grandchildren with many relatives and friends Card of Thanks from Sadie Kincade family
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Yelock
Moravia
Charles Robert Kincade
John and
Adelia Kincade
Appanoose
Towa
Deasie McCuen
Centerville
Ray
Muscatine
Dissie
Rex
Robert
Elijah
Moulton
Ryman
Sarah Sandy
Brazil
Indiana
Melissia Whicker
Albia
Town
Charlie
Church of Christ
Sadie Kincade
Elijah_and
Ryman Kincade
Melisaia Whicker
Harvest Home Services Held Sunday At Hilton
Harvest Home Sunday on the Teanium circuit drew a large crowd with forenoon services at Fairview Teanium and Hilton. A circuitwide rally followed at Hilton with 460 attending worship and 206 at Sunday School. 4 H youths joined the event with talks and musical numbers featured by local families and groups.
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Harvest Home
Hilton
Fairview
Teanium
Elsworth Richardson
J. C. Behrens
Christine Humphrey
Delbert Foster
Frank Ball
Monroa Township
Farm Bureau
Farm
Local Masons To Confer Degree For Albia Lodge
The local Masonic lodge will travel to Albia next Monday evening to confer the third degree on a candidate for the Albia lodge. All Masons are invited to attend. Rev and Mrs J C Behrens will spend Thanksgiving with relatives at Mt Pleasant Iowa.
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Albia Lodge
Albia
J. C. Behrens
Mt. Pleasant
Lows
Thanksgiving parable of pioneer hope and hardship
The Kansas City Star recounts a parable of frail boats arriving to a harsh wilderness where settlers toil to clear land, build cabins, harvest grain, and endure death and danger. Amid bleak threats, a single Thanksgiving feast honors life, fire, and roof tree, with gratitude for survival and freedom.
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Theae Pilprima
Dark Sea
Black Forest
Hubert Kelley
The
Kansas City Star
Bob Smithburg Injured In Interurban Collision
Bob Smithburg of Moravia was among four injured when an electric freighter pulling four coal cars collided with a Mystic bound interurban on the Mystic line Friday morning. He suffered minor facial injuries, was treated at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville, then released but returned for further care. Also injured were S W Bryant Frank Swangon and Andrew Fadiga with Fadiga and Bryant more seriously hurt. The crash occurred on a single track near a sharp curve making urgent stopping impossible.
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Bob Smithburg
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
S. W. Bryant
Frank Swangon
Andrew Fadiga
Myatic
Fadiga
Bryant
Smithburg
Mystic
Gowey and Reed Leave Moravia Riteway Store
Gowey and Reed, longtime owners of the Riteway Store in Moravia, have disposed of their interests and turned over possession Monday morning. M. Robinson of Knoxville now leads the store with Milton Ridlin, also of Knoxville, assisting. Mrs. Ethel Gowey has joined Western Grocery Co. in Des Moines and moved there. The Reed family has not announced future plans.
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Gowey
Friday Dinner Menu From M B Friday
A menu listing baked chicken noodles sweet potatoes mashed potatoes tomatoes and spaghetti spiced apples hot biscuits jelly pie and coffee served for the Friday meal at M B Friday.
Hiattsville Correspondent Nil But Getting Better
The Union misseds several Hiattsville items in the past two weeks due to correspondent E F Tucker being critically ill at home. A bedside visit Saturday reported he is recovering after about two weeks of salmoal illness.
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Hiattsville
E. F. Tucker
Salmoat
Tucker
Thas
Iconium Father and Son Banquet Friday Evening
The Iconium churches invite all to a Father and Son Banquet Friday evening at the Iconium venue. The ladies and church societies will prepare the dinner. Committees in charge promise to surpass past events.
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Iconium
Fragmentary Ode With Imagined Royal Chronicle Tone
A fragmentary verse passage depicts a grand, ceremonial appeal to a ruler, mixing archaic terms and fragmented imagery. The text evokes reverence, fate, and offering despite implied ruin, with dramatic but unclear context and no concrete events or dates.
Local Boy to Debut in Centerville Boxing Show
promoter Bernard Townsend announces a boxing card at the Armory in Centerville on Tuesday night November 20 with local youngster Louie Hughes 160 pounds facing Bruce Sweden 145 pounds in a preliminary. Main event features Henry Falegano 135? vs Santo Reyes 135? Lightweights with several other locals on the bill and modest admission prices.
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Bernard Townsend
Centerville
Louie Hughes
Bruce Sweden
Hughes
Henry Falegano
Les Moines
Santo Reyes
Townsend
Reeson
Greenleaf and Milani Named Local Bank Receivers
Harry Greenleaf and George Milani of Centerville were appointed by the Appanoose county district court last week to act as attorneys for receivers of the Moravia State Savings Bank which closed last summer. The appointments were made through action taken in court.
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Harry Greenleaf
George Milani
Centerville
Appanoose County District Court
Moravia State Savings Bank
Thanks for Kindness From Ill Moravia Resident
Thanks to friends of FP Tucker who has been ill at his home south of Moravia for their kindness. He appreciates visits, concern for his welfare, flowers, and the beautiful potted plant from the ladies. He wishes many thanks to all.
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E. FP
Tucker
Moravia
Union
Moravia Greyhounds Win Appanoose County Crown in Tourney
Moravia High School boys basketball team captured the Appanoose county title at Centerville last week. They defeated Unionville 52 to 18, Mystic 26 to 17, and Cincinnati 24 to 16 in the final. Coach Cavs praised balanced play with stars Morris, Smith, Gardner, Andrewood and McCrory leading the charge. The Centerville girls beat Moravia for the girls crown. The Moravia squads will rest briefly before starting the winter campaign in the new Wabonsie league.
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Greyhounds
Moravia
Appanoose County
Centerville
Unionville
Mystic
Cincinnati
Supt. Agans
Smith
Blue
White
Moravia Boys
Morris
Gardner
Andrewood
McCrory
Cavs
Kaster
Reich
Dotson
Burton
Callen
Paul Groppenbacker Says Is Doing Fine in Letter
Paul Groppenbacker of Wheatland Wyoming writes to his grandparents Mr and Mrs P S Hiatt that he is recovering well from a summer accident in which two fingers on his left hand were severed at the first joint. He attends school daily, is happy, and enjoys living in the country.
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P.S. Hiatt
Paul Groppenbacker
Wheatland
Wyo
Fanl
Moravia
Mary Alice Spencer obituary from Albia Iowa 1873 1982
Mary Alice Spencer born Hilton Iowa Monroe County March 16 1873 died Albia Iowa November 7 1982 age 69 years 7 months 22 days. She married J F Draper January 6 1904 who preceded her in death. Survived by daughter Wyota sister Belle Weidman Stratton Nebraska and brothers John Will Bruce Rolland Albion with one brother James who preceded her. Baptised Hilton about 40 years ago member of Christian church and Samaritan class. Funeral at Christian church Wednesday November 9 Rev W J Hustle and Rev O M Morgan officiating burial Oak View cemetery.
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Mary Alice Spencer
Jas. A. Spencer
Hilton
Iowa
Monroe County
Albia
J. F. Draper
Wyota
Belle Weidman
Stratton
Nebr
John
Will Bruce
Rolland
Albion
James
Christian Church
Phillippians
The
W. J. Hustle
O. M. Morgan
Burigl
Oak View
Thanksgiving church services announced by Robert Beath
Bible School at 9 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 5 p.m. Mid week Bible Study Thursday evening at the church. Thanksgiving sermon by the pastor. Everyone invited to worship and bring friends. Robert Beath, Minister.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Robert Beath
United Brethren Bible School and church schedule
The United Brethren Church announces winter hour changes with Bible School at 10 a.m. Junior church at 11 a.m. Morning worship at 11. Official Board meeting after the morning service. Evening services at 7 40 p.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30. Union meeting Wednesday November 28. James Dyer to speak on Armenia and Her Christian Martyrs. Public invited. Pastor G. H. Suenke.
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Bible
James Dyer
Armenia
Church Notes Sunday Services and Union Thanksgiving
M E Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m with C C Cullers as superintendent. Divine worship with sermon by Ilami Junior Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. A Union Thanksgiving service at U B church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m features Armenian speaker Mr Dyer discussing Armenian history and Christian mercy. Psalms 116 12 13 quoted. Wesley Sunday School at 9 40 a m and preaching at 9 51 a m led by J C Behrens, pastor.
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C. C. Cullers
Ilami
Epworth League
Epworth
U. B
Dyer
Arsmenian
Marytyra
Community church events and notices from Iconium and Farm Bureau
Sunday school and worship services across Iconium Farm Bureau communities listed with times leaders and programs. Thanksgiving services, youth meetings, and special programs at multiple churches plus 4-H and community night events announced by pastors and organizers. Everyone is invited to attend.
Castles Owen Couple Announce Cedar Rapids Pair's Marriage
Mr and Mrs Thomas D Owen of Cedar Rapids Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Alyce to William Albert Castles on Saturday April 16 1922 at the Methodist Episcopal Church Geneseo Illinois Mrs Castles is a graduate of the State University of Iowa with Zete Tau Alpha sorority affiliation Mr Castles is son of Dyanis Mrs T R Castles of Albia a medical student at Iowa and member of Phi Rho Sigma.
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Thomas D. Owen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mildred Alyce
Wiliam Albert Castles
Methodist Episcopal Church
Geneseo
Ill
Castles
State University of Iowa
Zete Tau Alpha
Dy.anis
Ir J
Phi Rho Sign Medical Fraternity
Mourue County
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M. E. Church Notes
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