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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1930

Page

3

Moravia Falls Short to Cincinnati Sextet in Opener

Moravia girls opened home basketball season with a 23 to 22 loss to Cincinnati. McKern starred for Moravia in her first year, while Cincinnati built a late lead after a 13–11 halftime. Referee coach Astel of Moulton officiated. after the game, Cate Harrison’s Moravia team planned a stronger season with new players and practice.

Moravia Cincinnati McKern R. F.—Mckern L. F.—Firkins R. G—Burke L. G. Sneed St. O— Smith CG. Hiatt Feater Burke Hank Foster Brown Smith F.— Duffy L. F—Rowe R. G.—Snider L. G.—Levitchfield R. C—King C— Smith W. EB Cate Harrison Donald Reich Astel Moulton Asl Aatel Pat- Tigh Gullette Michener Lucille Burke Vera Easter Marjorie Brown Norma Lee Firkina Harrison Kaater D. Reich Stafford Gardner Irwin J. Raich Fletcher Jordan Mason

Bookkeeping Class Starts New Set of Books

On Wednesday of last week the bookkeeping class began a new set of books. The set covers one month of tire business operations and represents the second such project this year. The exercises benefit students by teaching practical bookkeeping skills.

Assembly Rumblings at the Freshman Party Atmosphere

A confused school diary notes students observations about dress, behavior, and social dynamics. It mentions two junior boys roaming, Miss Ellis monitoring class, and a sophomore girl imitating teachers. The piece ends with a garbled line about a freshman party invitation.

Rumbler Ellis

Thanksgiving Program in Y. T. S. entertains teachers

Members of the Young Teachers' society enjoyed a Thanksgiving program last Friday in the gymnasium. A Thanksgiving song by Phyllia Lemaster Vera Easter Juanita Hiatt and Ava McKern accompanied by Marjory Brown. Edna Byrne and Josephine Foster read aloud. Marjory Brown spoke on The First Thanksgiving. The programs are valued by would be teachers.

Young Teachers' Society Phyllia Lemaster Vera Easter Juanita Hiatt Ava McKern Marjory Brown Edna Byrne Josephine Foster Corps of Teachers

Moravia High School Activities Highlight Society Life

The Moravia High School page notes the High School Orchestra performed at the Men’s Bazaar with several guest players, presenting pieces in both the dining room and auditorium. A Girls Athletic Association meeting featured tennis demonstrations led by Loty Davia and Lucile Burke as officers ran the session. A freshman party in the gym included games, a handicap shuttle race, and refreshments, while other gossip and student anecdotes populate the column.

Girls Athletic Association Moravia High School Loty Davia Lucile Burke N. D Clase Dal

Fragmented classroom chatter and misheard phrases

The excerpt captures disjointed classroom banter with kids mispronouncing terms like equated and colon, plus a grim line about a 16 year old baby sleeping and a claim about people killed by elem rollers. The tone mixes humor, confusion, and troubling phrases.

Union Thanksgiving Services At Moravia Christian Church

Union Thanksgiving services are announced to be held at the Christian Church in Moravia Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev S A Fisher of the United Brethren Church will deliver the sermon and music will be by the union choir

Union The Christian Church In Moravia S$. A. Fisher United Brethren Church Union Choir

Moravian Official Appoints New State Education Director

Horner son H. H. Horner, formerly field secretary for the State Teachers Association of New York, is named Director of State College of Education. He will oversee higher institutions including Cornell College of Agriculture, Syracuse University College of Forestry, and Alfred University School of Ceremonies.

Ers C. Horner H. H. Horner State Teachers Association of New York State College of Education College of Agriculture Cornell University College of Forestry Syracuse University School of Ceronies Alfred University

Hawk and Son Sell Calves to Boys Beef Club

F. P. and E. G. Hawk sold four head of pure bred Shorthorn calves to the Wapello County Boys Beef Club. It was not a repeat order, showing the high grade of stock from Hawk and Son. They also sold a herd bull to W. A. Wilson of Nesy Blakesharg.

F. P E.G. Hawk Wapello Counity Boys’ Beef Club Hawk

Annual Christmas Sale and Handkerchief Convention

The ladies of the Christian Church will host the Annual Christmas Sale and Handkerchief Convention on Wednesday December 3. Dinner and supper will be served with a menu including baked chicken dressing cranberry sauce potatoes noodles kraut light rolls butter jelly pie coffee, creamed chicken hot biscuits cake and peaches.

Ladies of the Christian Church

Kensington ladies meet and talk on The First Thanksgiving

A called meeting of the C E S is planned for Friday evening November 28 initiation hosted by Mrs H H Pubst Kensington ladies Jayt Thursday afternoon at her Mor avia home Mrs G D Lynch gave an engaging talk on The First Thanksgiving refreshments were served at the close B A Tarr departed Saturday for Phoenix with family to reside there for a year Mrs Tarr and son Donald moved earlier Mr Tarr rented his nearby farm Friends hope they return soon Sophia Stanfield visited in Alba

Lloyd Fletcher Ba’elork Porter H. H Kensington Moravia G. D. Lynch B.A. Tarr Phoenix Arizona

Christmas Seals to Benefit Child Health in Iowa

Dr John IL Peck cites three reasons for a record Christmas seal sale in Iowa. The twenty fourth annual drive opens after Thanksgiving and runs to Christmas with red and green designs featuring Santa Claus and the Christmas tree. Proceeds support local health work and state efforts in tuberculosis prevention and general health services.

Iowa John IL. Peck Babson World Wide Movement For the State Association

Christmas Sale and Dinner Hosts noting visitors

A local notice lists a Christmas sale and handkerchief convention with a community dinner and supper events. It mentions Mr and Mrs Hartig visiting from Persia Iowa, and families at a Hiatts home. A fatal airplane crash near Unionville Missouri claims nephew Jesse Crockett. Moravia hosts guests of the Sneed family.

Lillie Martin Jesse Crockett Unionville Ma Crockett Unionville Airield

The Harvest drama staged by Anti-Saloon League

The Harvest won the drama title at a Sunday Methodist Church service organized by George B. Hammond and Rev A BE of Two Movies. The union meeting united three town churches with a stirring temperance play set in a County Attorney office.

Methodist George B. Hammond Rev A. BE Anti-Saloon League Hammond Rev. Coe Junior Magon Nadine Donovan Cee

P. T. A. Meeting Details For December 3

The P T A program at the school includes piano solo by Marie Catlen a duet by Jean Shirley and Mary Eileen Blackman entertainment by the First Grade a dramatic reading The Greatest Gift by Opal Boyer and talks on child study music What the P T A Might Do and What We Do in Third and Fourth Grades presented by Mrs Grave Luse Mrs Gael Broshar and Mrs Fowler with the gathering set for Wednesday at 3 00 PM

Parent Teachers Association Marie Catlen Jean Shirley Albert Mary Eileen Blackman Opal Boyer Grave Luse Gael Broshar Fowler

Opens Jewelry Repair Shop In Moravia

R G Speak announces the opening of a jewelry repair shop in the lobby of the Moravia Hotel building. He comes from Des Moines with strong recommendations and will conduct a strictly repair business.

R. G. Speak Moravia Mr. Speak Des Moines

Standard Bearers Meet At Michenter Home November 3

The Standard Bearers gathered at the Michenter home on November 3 with Ars lene Dodd as leader and Norma Lee Firkins and Levon Easter as hostesses. Devotions were led by Nadine Donovan and several girls shared biographies of teachers. The service ended with the S. H. benediction and refreshments were provided by the hostesses. The next Devensber meeting is scheduled December 1 at 7:00 pm at the M. EB Church with Gena vie Donovan leading and Missy Jennings and Arlene Dodd as hostesses. Bring dues. dinner and supper will be served at the Christian Church on Wednesday.

Michenter Arslene Dodd Norma Lee Firkins Levon Easter Nadine Donovan Devensber M. EB Genavie Donovan Missy Jennings Arlene Dodd

Second Annual Men's Bazaar and Supper A Success

The Moravia Methodist Church men hosted the second annual bazaar supper and program attracting a large crowd. Auction led by Will Hawkins of Ottumwa followed a 2 PM sale of bazaar goods. A 6:30 chicken supper drew many delegates, and an 8 PM program featured high school orchestra, male quartet, humorous readings, and talks by Rev. S A Fisher Rev J W Zerbe Rev L H Lanning Supt L E Johnson Berry F Halden and Rev B G Hawkins with Charles Miller absent due to illness.

Moravia Gertrude Ellis S. A Fisher United Brethren Church D. B. Bishop W. A. Smith J. F. Albert A. G. Mason Norman Firkins J. W. Zerbe J. B. Sneed L. H. Lanning Centerville L. E. Johnson Moulton Land of Mine Berry B. G. Hawkins Charles Miller Albia

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postsponed to January on Visit Invite

Regular Legion Auxiliary meeting set for Tuesday December 2 is postponed to mid January. Lorena Albert, Eighth District Vice Committee Woman, attended the Decatur county meeting in Lyon Iowa. November membership month exceeded quota, bringing total to seventy two, leading the county. County meeting held November 12 at Legion Home Moravia well attended with council and program details including a 32 000 Dinner and Color advance.

Centerville Whille Mes Lorena Albert Lyon Iowa Decatur Moravia Legion Home U. B. Church U:80 Margaret Callen Kate Rogers Gael Brashar John Cambran Certs Solo Marjoris Tracy Bth Distriet

B. & B. Beauty Shop to Close Thursday to Saturday

The B. and B. Beauty Shop will close from Thursday evening until Saturday noon. The shutdown affects all services, with customers urged to plan appointments accordingly and await reopening announced by the shop.

United Brethren Church Bible School and Services

Bible School starts at 10 a m for all ages. Preaching at 1 p m by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. A Flaher pastor.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Wednnesday

M Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Thank-You

M church notes list Sunday School at 946 am Morning Worship at 11 am Epworth League at 630 pm Evening evangelistic service at 780 pm Union prayer meeting Wednesday at 740 pm United Brethren Church. Thanks to all who supported the bazaar and supper organized by church men. Wesley Chapel preaching at 830 am Sunday School 1020 am. B G Hankins pastor.

Epworth League United Brethren Church

Church of Christ Announces Bible School and Services

The Church of Christ in Evans with minister W. Flit schedules Bible School at 10 a.m. Sup t Walt Lagle, communion and sermon at 11:20 a.m. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6:40 p.m. Union Thanksgiving service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev A Fisher delivers sermon. Ladies Aid all day Wednesday with a noon dinner at the church.

W. Flt Evans Walt Lagle Christian “Endeavor The Christian Church A. Fisher Union Ladies Aid Hanskorchie

Iconium Circuit Teanium Sunday School and Services Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with choir music and a Father and Son sermon. Baptism and new member reception, Young People's meeting at 7 p m led by from the Christian church, Phyllis Lemaster led last Sunday. Boy Scouts meet at Methodist Church. Saturday 7 p m services. Thanksgiving service Thursday at 11 a m public invited. Father and Son Banquet at Christian Church Friday December 5. Fairview morning worship 9, Epworth League 7 20 p m Tuesday led by Miss Josephine Foster. Hilton morning worship 10, Sunday School 11, revival evenings at 7 36 p m. Evel member get member evening 7 40 p m Sunday.

Teanium Christian Church Misa Phyllis Lemaster Methodist Church Fairview Young People's Choir A. i. Epworth League Josephine Foster Jeader Father and Son Hilton

Follow Up Meetings On Union Revival in Chariton Township

The Chariton Township ladies postponed follow up meetings after the union revival. Meetings were held at the Lee Hinbt home on the 16th with Mrs. Hiatt leading and lessons 2 and 3 taught. A covered dish luncheon followed. November 20th saw a gathering with Mrs. Jesa Gladfelder and Mrs. Lucille McHern guiding lesson 3, and Amy Wilson presenting lesson 1 in the afternoon. November 17th at the Jay Argo home featured Edna Nash leading lesson 4 in the morning and lesson 2 in the afternoon with Amy Wilson, plus a covered lunch. Future meetings are slated with Mrs. Mumie isue in December, Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder December 10, and Mrs. Ben Argo December 1.

Tconium Security Chariton Township Lee Hinbt Hiatt Ax Leadser Attanoon Jesa Gladfelder Lucille McHern Mumie Isue Kenneth Gladfelder Ben Argo

Antiquity Lodge No. 252 Regular Meeting Notice

Attention Masons schedule a regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M Monday evening December 1 officers to be elected refreshments provided L H Priebo W M intended attendees: members and affiliates after duties conclude Learners and visitors welcome.

Antiquity Lodge No A. F A. M L. H. Priebo W. ML

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. H Kaster cen+ter Hughes A.M Miss Elliu Gertrude Gertrude Green Mr. Gullette Carl McCrory Carl Me Roscoe Roscoe Day Barber Mything Arthur Brown Coorrighe Boy's Beef Club Sophia Stanfield Albla M. E Harvard Ami He. Hartig M. 4. Harris Persia B.C. Hiatt Hottie Christian Caureh Eb, Dutinson of Legion Auxiliary News Legion Auxiliary Church News A. Flaher Wesley Chapel G. Hankins Poator Church of Christ Iconium
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