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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

3

Parsons College Hosts First Night Game Under New Lights

Fairfield Iowa Parsons College schedules its first night game on October 2 as the Wildcats face rival Penn College on the newly lighted field. The system uses four battery banks and eight fifty foot poles for even illumination. Additional night games follow: October 16 against St Ambrose, November 6 versus Columbia, with Thanksgiving afternoon clash against Low Wesleyan.

Fairfield Iowa Parsona College Wildcats Penn College Parsons St. Ambrose Columbia Lowe Wesleyan

Christian Church Dinner Offers Homey Menu

An OCR fragment advertises a church dinner on Wednesday October 7 with a menu including breaded loin gravy potatoes escaloped corn tomato dumplings pickles jelly bread butter pie. It promotes Adierika as a bowel cleanser that claims to ward off sleepiness after meals and includes a drugstore endorsement.

Local Happenings At Fall Festival Weekend

Mark Childe of Moulton and Miss Ferne Humphrey of Albia visited during the Fall Festival. Residents from Galesburg and Albia called on local families while others traveled from Oskaloosa Exeter Nebr Chariton Des Moines Enid Okla and California to visit relatives. A fine baby boy born to Cyril McDanel. numerous guests stayed with J. W. Halden J. F. Albert and Lillie Martin households over the weekend.

Community Notes From Ayhia and Monmouth Area

Mr and Mrs John I Chambers, their children of Ayhia and Russell Darrah along with Maurine Cooper of Monmouth IM spent Sunday at the J I Chambers home. Mrs A B Jordan was called to Barney Iowa to aid her mother Mrs Foland who fell and broke her collar bone. Laven Thompson returned from a Detroit trip where he attended the American Legion National Convention accompanied by two Blakenburg gentlemen. A fried chicken supper at the Harry McCrory home honored his birthday with Mrs Lloyd McCrory Carl McCrory Grandma Rogers and Harry McCrory present. Rev B G Hankins and H Berry traveled to Winfield Town Monday for business with Mrs Hankins visiting Mt Pleasant.

John I, Chambers Ayhia Russell Darrah Maurine Cooper Monmoth, IM J. I. Chambers A. B. Jordan Barney Iowa Foland Laven Thompson Detroit Mich The American Legion Blakenburg Harry McCrory Lloyd McCrory Carl McCrory Grandma Rogers B. G. Hankins H. Berry Winfield Town Mrs. Hankins Mt. Pleasant

Sacred Manuscripts in Profusion in Chicago

Greek and Armenian Syrian colonies in Chicago reveal centuries old gospel manuscripts. The Chicago Association of Commerce notes discoveries comparable to age old Europe and the Near East. The latest find, a 13th century Greek gospel manuscript, is among the finest cursive writings and was brought to the US in 1016 from Albania, found in a Chicago dentist’s possession.

Chicago Chicago Association of Commerce Ollengo Huropa Near Enat University of Chtenaga United States Jamina

Dr Josiah Oldfield On Love And Nagging At Meeting

London physician Dr Josiah Oldfield told the Lady Margaret hospital annual meeting that love brings better digestion and glow but nagging is a slow murder. He warned jealousy harms health and beauty.

Josiah Oldfield London Lady Margaret Hospital Doctor Oldfield Jewousy

Old Reliable Quincy Mine Faces Deeper Copper Potential

Detroit Free Press reports experts debate mine depth limits as fresh air delivery and ventilation are key. The Quincy mine, perched above Houghton, seeks to extend its deepest workings into richer secondary mineralization, with copper potentially extending thousands of feet further toward the earth’s center.

Quincy Houghton Sta Bill Manenel Portage Lake Detroit Free Press

Four-Eyed Fish Among New Philadelphia Museum Additions

The Philadelphia museum added a four-eyed Ash fish from Tondu rag to its insect collection. The find, from Iito Cho luteca, is rare and accompanied by about 100 other fish specimens. An inch moth highlighted the insect collection. fogs hindered the expedition, limiting exploration near the coastal headquarters.

Philadelphia Museum Tondurag Iito London

Brutal Cossack Uprising Against Polish Lords

In 1H8 Cossacks rose against Polish Ukrainian lords seeking to impose Roman Catholic faith. They fought fiercely, overpowered Poles, and executed leaders. Catholic priests were hanged before the altar with a butchered hog and a Jew displayed. After a year the rebellion was crushed and leaders punished with brutal methods.

Wildcat Killed by Locomotive Near Statesboro

A wildcat near Statesboro Georgia fought a roaring locomotive and died beneath the wheels. The train’s noise frightened a covey of quail as the bobcat stalked the intrusion. The animal leaped onto the tracks and was struck, leaving a mournful, solitary furred remains.

Statesboro

Grandmother Dodges Realities in a Lifelong Tale

Isabel Bingham shields her grandson from Henry Wiltshire as Peggy visits. A complex romance unfolds with elder love clashing with family duty, while Isabel navigates the awkward drama of aging, youth, and changing ties. Henry Wiltshire proposes a future entwined with the baby and Isabel, who contemplates adopting the child.

Isibel Bingham Henry Wiltalire Tad Wiltshire Traiidather Peggy Isabel Posey Tanbel Llenry Wiltehtre Henry Wilthire Kia Frea Henry Wiltshire Tasbel Taabel Tander Bingham Henry Willshire Lovelty Trenry Wiltshire Percy Taube Menry Willanle Bereouhins Teabe Henry Wilshire Kandel

Lannan Visits Norfolk For Iva Festival Reunion

Sam Patrick of Clearwater and R Lannan of Norfolk visited Wednesday for the Iva Festival. Lannan’s trip marked his first return in 60 years. Mrs Theo Miller and Mrs Rollie McDonough hosted a bridge party at the McDonough home with guests including Mrs George Firkine Mrs Clark Blackman Mrs Jolin Veach and others. Guest prize went to Mrs Firkine and club prize to Mrs A G Broshar. A light luncheon concluded the afternoon.

Sam Patrick Clearwater Nebr R. Lannan Norfolk Inshwonk My. Lannan Theo Miller Rollie McDonough McDonough Progressive Club Mesdames George Firkine Clark Blackman Jolin Veach Zell Callen Dale Caris Lester Brain Centerville Geo, Firking A. G. Broshar

Weekend Social Roundup at West Point Families

West Point community notes report visiting and hosting across households. Andrew and Mrs Sytsma, Rollie Brown family, Lois Brown, Lloyd Brown and daughter, Pearl Kelsey, Henry Sytama, Gladys Mahin, Edna Gardner, and Claude Pulton and families are listed with Sundays and weekends spent at various homes including Herman Sytsma, Roy Mahin, Tom Brown, A O Brown, John McAninch, and Pearl Kelsey households.

Andrew Sytsma Herman Sytsma Ruff Kastey Moravia Mra Rollie Brown Roy Mahin Lois Brown Tom Brown Lloyd Brown A. O. Brown Pearl Kelsey John McAninch Henry Sytama

Classified ads for sale and notices in Union office

Large desk blotters and Miller's products listed for sale. Multiple farm items including pears for sale at $1 per bushel and apples with different varieties. Lost items include a wristwatch and a class ring with contact details for pickup and rewards. Also ads for Monroe County farms and improved acreage for sale with easy terms and trustee details.

Moravia S. Finder Ellen E. Sharp Vaxston Monroe County J. J. Cairns First National Bank Albia Towa

Moravia Girls Win 21 to 1 Over Udell in Basketball

The Moravia girls defeated Udell 21 to 1 in a recent basketball game. They face Mystic next, a strong opponent that challenges them yearly, but Moravia remains hopeful for an upset as Mystic is known for speed and vigor.

Udell Mystic Moravia Girl

Lynch Honors Moravia Declamatory Contest Returns

Drs Lynch, Moravia’s famed physician, again hosts the Lynch Declamatory Contest with nineteen contestants from freshmen to seniors. Tentative October 30 setting, new stage curtains funded by Alumni Association and last year’s Public Speaking group. Participants include Arthur Brown Lucile Zoltrain Josephine Foster and others across Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous categories.

Arthur Brown Lucile Zoltrain Josephine Foster John William Johnson Vera Boshak Josephine Scott Maxine Titus Maxine Tucker Jacquelyn Wineler Glee Callen Genevieve Carter Arlene Dodd Lorence Gardner Dale Harrison Harry Jennings Wanda Jones Vera Morris Barbara McCumber Wilma VanZante Weary” Boshak

Moravia and Bussey Fight to Scoreless Tie at Turney Field

Moravia and Bussey played a hard fought football game on Turney field with both defenses strong. Moravia threatened near the goal while Bussey stood firm and prevented scoring, final 0 to 0. The contest drew strong local support and good sportsmanship on and off the field.

Moravia Bussey Moravian

Moravia Prepares for Home Game Against Pleasantville

Moravia coaches report strong progress in blocking and overall form. They aim to rebound from last Friday when Pleasantville shut out Indianola 8-0. About twenty two players attend daily practices under Mr. Caria and Mr. Barghahn, with ten listed squad members showing through four weeks of work.

Pleasantville Indianola Moravia In- Hanola Wenest Caria Barghahn Tuner Hughes Sufficoal Wich Stafford Gardner Johnson Each Pence Barnes Morris Smith McCrory Wales A. S

Junior Class Elects Sponsor and Officers in 1981

The junior class met on September 28 1981 to elect a sponsor and class officers Mrs Whitehill was chosen sponsor Edward McCord became president Ruby Whitehead vice president Lorence Gordyer secretary treasurer The class plans a party at Ardis Calions country home September 29 for all members and faculty to attend Members also participate in many activities including glee clubs orchestra Normal Training Club A C G Club Girls Athletic Association Prayer Meeting Panta and Basketball R A W 183

Clase Whitehill Edward McCord Ruby Whitehead Lorence Gordyer Ardis Calion Mn A.C. CG Girls Athletic Association R.A. W

Gym Classes Schedule and Plan for Girls

The girls gym classes run Mondays and Wednesdays in seventh and eighth periods under coach Misa Shepard. They work on posture and exercise to music, with marching. Plans include folk dancing volleyball bask etball and more activities, emphasizing student participation.

Sre Misa Shepard

Moravia Epworth League Plans Lunch and Program

Nine members attended the Moravia Epworth League Sub-District meeting in Plano Monday evening with about 125 attendees enjoying the program lunch and social hour.

Moravia Epworth League Plano

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Parsons College Adierika Smith Drug Store Chet Broshar General Insurance Mark Childe Moulton Ferne Humphrey Herbert Smith Galesburg, MI Vera Easter Galesburg Ill Dwight Hiatt Oskaloosa W. H. Hiatt Pearl Broshar Town City M. F. Main J. C. Main Almont Main Cyril McDanel W. L. Downing J. W. Halden Clifford Lovell Galesburg, II Eld Allen Hiatt Vernie Hiatt Exeter Berry Halden Maudetta Chariton Misa Mildred Chambers Theta Upsilon Herbert Stoffle Charlene and Margaret Des Moines J. F. Albert H.W. Reich Enid, Okla F. A. Reich G. B. Caldwell South Pasadena California Lillie Martin C. E. Bishop Frank Stoffle John Dooley Glenwood J. W. Albert Jarre E. R. Richardson McGloye Tang Bervico West Point Miller's Stella Carter Ramsend L. Johnson Blumen W. H. Powell Pauline Jones E. A. Cayler & Son Unionville Ben Davis Ganos A. W. Martin Saloy Cody Luse R. G. DB. Lynch M. IL Junior News M. E Briardale Omar Sunny Boy Flour Mandalay Old Dominion Jersey Castoria EPSOM Ioc
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