Geography lessons and imperial ambitions in world events
The piece surveys Ethiopia Italy Manchuria and Germany noting how geography and power shape public understanding. It cites Arthur Brisbane on Ethiopians not liking the term negroes andReflects on League of Nations sanctions and potential global conflicts implicating Britain France Belgium Germany Japan and America amid echoes of Will Rogers and Cobb essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Brisbane
Ethiopia
Emperor Selassie
League of Nations
Italy
Hitler
Germany
Britain
France
Belgium
Congo
Spain
Africa
Japan
China
America
Entertainments At Eighth Birthday For Carolyn Walter
Carolyn Walter entertained several friends Saturday afternoon for her eighth birthday anniversary. They played games on the lawn then moved to the dining room for refreshments. An angel food cake with eight candles centered the table. Guests included Doris and Lois Mericle Naomi and Leta Stevens Codyne Kase Arlene Kaster Margaret Burton Mardeena Wilson Mary Frances Carter Bernard Neff John and Charles Buron Trenton Mevicle Dale Callen Eloise Carolyn and Annabelle Wal aa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Walter
Doris
Lois Mericle
Naomi
Leta Stevens
Codyne Kase
Arlene Kaster
Margaret Burton
Mardeena Wilson
Mary Frances Carter
Bernard Neff
John
Charles Buron
Trenton Mevicle
Dale
Notice of a school supper at Pleasant Grove
A school supper program is planned at Pleasant Grove Friday evening October 11 at 8:00. All ladies are asked to bring boxes. Margaret Beattie, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plegaant Grove
Margaret Biati
Report Many Accidents In This Vicinity
An epidemic of accidents strikes Moravia and nearby areas with several injuries. Rex Tisue, Moravia High School, fractured both bones of the left leg while sliding into a base and is back at school in a plaster cast. Glen Fowler, employed by Harry Pabst, dislocated his right shoulder after a fall from a hay load. Mrs. Arthur Johnson suffered a four inch long cut on the right wrist requiring seven stitches. Mrs. Laura Cates fractured her right lower limb above the knee, unclear how the injury occurred. Jeckie Tuttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tuttle, cut his hand falling on shale while playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Slavin
Rex Tisue
Rex
Glen Fowler
Harry Pabst
Glen
Arthur Johnson
Laura Cates
Town High in Education Despite low mood
Analyzes Iowa education in 1934 with data on enrollment and illiteracy, citing Dr. William J. Petersen in The Palimpsest. Notes high student numbers, teacher pay cuts, funding issues, and praise for Mollie Brown Cartan by Herbert Hoover, set against 1930s state conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William J. Petersen
South Carolina
John W. Studebaker
Berths Jorgenson
Fremont County
Herbert Hoover
Mollie Brown Cartan
West Branch
Milligna
Gus
Mora via High School Defeats Cincinnati Rival Rumor Debunked
The Union calls a Mora via High School baseball win over Cincinnati a foul tip, noting the teams had not met for years and that Des Moines Register served as the source for the rumor. Coach Hargahn confirms no four year gap in their meetings and the claim appears unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Moavia High School
Cincinnati High
Moravia
Harghahn
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Moravia High School Falls to Cincinnati 12-10
Moravia High School baseball endured a rough trip to Cincinnati last Thursday losing 12 to 10. Whitehead moved to shortstop, Hellyer covered shortstop, Dotson left with a sore arm, Dick Hellyer relieved him. Moravia staged a nine run rally in the final inning with base hits and bunts, but a third strike ended the last out. The team plans to start strong against Bussey Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H.S. Newsbasket
Moravia
Cincnnati
Whitehead
Hellyer
Dotson
Dick Hellyer
Ao Sageman
Bussey
Cintinnati
Homemaking Class Meets This Evening Moravia
The first meeting of this year's adult homemaking class is tonight at 7 30 in the homemaking rooms at Moravia Public School. Miss Doris Sehneider leads the class with ten lessons on Making homes more livable. The season topic is Arrangement for comfortable living. Any woman of Moravia or vicinity over 18 may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Doris Sehneider
New Circular Promotes Soybean Feeding Tips
Iowa State College Extension Service releases a circular titled Feeding Soybeans detailing soybean hay as a high protein feed for most livestock, with hay quality comparable to alfalfa. It notes feeding limits, grinding benefits, and the value of soybean straw in winter rations, plus silage mixes with corn, and how to obtain the bulletin free from county agents or the Ames extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College Extension Service
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Towa
Ser- View
Ames
Sunday Church Services and Activities Listing
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Mrs Birdie Main with Communion at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 80 p m Pastor W G Lage Morning worship at 11 00 a m Evening worship at 7 80 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 at Mrs C N Main home Junior Endeavor Saturday at 1 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Christian Endeavor
C. N. Main
Methodist Episcopal Church Rally Day and Services
Morning worship at 11, Epworthia 6 30, Sunday School runs all morning with Rally Day in all departments. Basket dinner at noon for church families. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at Mrs Rollie McDonough home Wednesday Oct 16. Wesley service 9 30 and Sunday School 10 30. pastor Chas L Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Beery
Epworthia
Woman's’ Home
Missomiry Society
Rollie McDonough
Wesley
Chas, L, Ellis
Tomlin Harper Tie Knot in Unionville Farm Ceremony
Olive Harper and Curtis Tomlin wed Sunday afternoon at the Harper home near Unionville Iowa. Rev Charles Fix officiated. Attendants included the bride and groom’s parents and several local families. The couple now reside on a Moravid area farm with best wishes from their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Harper
Unionville
Olive Harper
Curtis Tomlin
Charles J. Fix
Pulaski
Win. Tomlin
Ray
Marie
Carl
Tomlin
Lillian
Dean
Keith Roberts
Hazel
Allen
Ralph
Verna
Lee
George Scott
George Allen Jr
Burdette Cox
Charles Fix
Miss. Ballantyne
Troy
Kenneth Blumer
Millard
Moravid
Moravia Methodist Rally Day Planned Next Sunday
Moravia Methodist church will observe Rally Day this Sunday during the Sunday School hour. Officers urge large attendance and note No. 9 class taught by G. T. Harn. After the service a basket dinner will be held in the church basement, inviting all church families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Piano Lessons Begin in Moravia with Helen Loomis
Helen Loomisaall opens fall term of piano instruction in Moravia on October 17. Hour lesson price one dollar, fifteen minute lessons fifty cents. Loomis has sixteen years teaching experience. Interested parties may contact or visit Zell Cullen residence Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Helen Loomisaall
Moravia
Price
Zell Cullen
Sorghum Time Sparks Local Molasses Craze
Farmers boast an unusually fine sorghum crop this season and high spirits over the abundant molasses ready for production. Readers are invited to visit Eph Wilson, Gabe Johncoh, Walter Harper, and nearby masters to see the process firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph Wilson
Gabe Johncoh
Walter Harper
J T Turner Died Suddenly In Iconium Area
James T Turner longtime Iconium resident died suddenly Monday Oct 7 near Iconium at age 78. Survived by wife two sons Lloyd Chariton and Ralph near Moravia five daughters including Laura Vosburgh Albia and Ruth McCord Iconium area and one brother E J Turner Albia. Funeral at Teonium Methodist church Wednesday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev Lloyd Tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Turner
Iconium
Lloyd
Chariton
Ralph
Moravia
Laura Vosburgh
Albia
Pearl Free
Fern Qalten
Ruth McCord
Elsie Howells
South Bend
Ind
E. J. Turner
Methodist Church
Teonium
Lloyd Tenant
Bloomfield
Reception Given New Minister And Wife
A reception was held at the BM. E. church parlors Friday evening honoring Rev. and Mrs. Chast Ellis. A cooperative supper and program of music and speeches were carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Chast
Ellis
First Reunion of Boyer Descendants Held at Old Home Place
The first reunion of E. H. and Mary Ellen Boyer descendants took place at the old home on Sunday October 6 1935. A noon meal was served and a short afternoon program followed. Attendees included many children grandchildren and visitors from nearby towns with names listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H
Mary Ellen Boyer
Old Home Place
Eli Hiatt
Geo, Boyer
Mra
Chas, Boyer
J. P. Foster
Gertie Boyer
Alvin Hiatt
Dale
Tacey
Oskaloosa
Dorin Wailea
Elahvonne
Chas
Quick
Maxine
Centerville
Paul Boyer
Harold
Ada
Robert
Mary Lou
Donald
Pearlie Boyer
Gene
Roy Purvis
Floyd
Ferrell
Forrest
Francis
Freeman
David Weston
Larry
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Rex
Ted Broshar
Frances
Pauline
John Edward
Virgil
Lew Hiner
Max
Pearl Eugene
Geraldine
Johnnie
Kennth Gladfelder
Robert Charles
Carl Tomlin
Lillian and
Dean
Ruggell Burns
Leon Burns
Mary
Lola Boyer
Rolla Foster
Ivan
Carl Boyer
Ed. Fisk
Roy Fisk
Jerry
Bill Fisk
Elsie Pisk
Gaylord Main
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. F. M. Main
A surprise birthday gathering was hosted at Mrs. F. M. Main’s home on a Sunday in October. A cooperative dinner followed at one o’clock and greetings came from her brothers sisters nephews nieces and many friends. An old classmate Mrs. Fanny Harn of Upland California sent a special message. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Blumenstock Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Tarr and Chas Youngker Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tarr and Roberta and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Streepy of Udell visited later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Main
Main
Fanny Harn
Upland
Calif
F. W. Blumenstock
F. A. Tarr
Chas, Youngker
R. L. Tarr
Roberta
Ottumwa Truck Train Crash Sparks Narrow Escape
A local Ottumwa resident narrowly escaped death after a truck and freight train collision last Saturday. The incident prompted officials to clarify funding for the PWA pre school in Moravia, confirming it is federally funded with no local tax burden. Confusion over card withdrawals across Appanoose County prompted a temporary disruption, but seven cases have been resolved locally and the Moravia program is expected to continue without further interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwan
Appanoose
PWA
Appa- Nooge
Moravia
Enon Homecoming Draws 125 For Bible School Event
Enon's 1935 homecoming, reported by an Enon correspondent, drew about 125 friends, teachers, and pupils. Rev W P Donahoo spoke after a Bible School session, praising contacts with past attendees. Maude Coltrain sang, a hearty dinner was served, and Floyd Edwards opened an afternoon program with a Timothy letter address. Multiple former teachers attended and speeches were given, with greetings from Geo M Stamm and late-read notes from Mr and Mrs I Ju Smith. A vote to meet again on the last Sunday in September 1936 concluded the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
W. P. Donahoe
Maude Coltrain
Floyd Edwards
Paul
Timothy
Ethel Roberts
Laura Darby
Maude McCumber-Coltrain
Edna Wilson-Dyphion
Cleila Jones-Free
Geo
M. Stamm
Nampa
Idaho
I. Ju. Smith
Lucile Coltrain
E. M. Criss
New Sharop
Anna
Wayne
Oskaloosa
Arch Thompson
Lizzie McAllister
Robert
Near
Blakesburg
Karso Fisher Marriage in Boone Parsonage
Miss Clara Karso daughter of Mr and Mrs Leador Karso wed Bert Fisher Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bert Fisher at the Christian parsonage Boone on Friday October 4 officiated by Rev R E Sutton Attendants were Miss Winifred Fisher of Albia and Andy Karso of Boone Afterward the couple will reside in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Karso
Leador Karso
Bert Fisher, Jr
Bert Fisher
Boone
R. E. Sutton
Winifred Fisher
Albia
Andy Karso
Fisher
Monroe County
M. E. Friday Dinner Menu Summary
Meat pie with mashed potatoes and gravy served with peas, carrots, turnips, cottage cheese, and vegetable salad. Bread, butter, jelly, and cinnamon apples, plus ginger bread with whipped cream.
Ottumwa truck driver narrowly escapes train collision
Russell Fresh 26 of Ottumwa escaped serious injury when his beer company truck collided with a Milwaukee railroad freight on Wabash avenue Moravia. He failed to see the westbound train until eight to ten feet away, was hurled from the cabin, and suffered a fractured left arm plus cuts and bruises. The truck was demolished and the train was delayed nearly an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Fresh
Ottumwa
Milwaukee Railroadway
Wabash Avenue
Moravia
Fresh
Dr. Lynch
Ottumas
Turner
High School Boy Injured in Car Mishap Near Brompton
Wilfred Clayton, a Moravia High freshman and son of Mr and Mrs J B Clayton of near Brompton, received minor head and leg injuries Monday when the car he drove to school skidded on rain, rolled twice, and landed on its side in a ditch near the Carl Cloyed place. The vehicle was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Clayton
J. B. Clayton
Brompton
Moravia High School
New U. B. Minister Now Located Here
The Rev. F. C. Scott his wife and daughter arrived in Moravia this week and are getting settled in the United Brethren parsonage. They came here from Muscatine Iowa. The usual services have been announced for the United Brethren church for the coming Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Scott
Moravia
United Brethren Parsonage
Muscatine
Towa
United Brethren Church
Moravia Women Attend County Republican Meet
Moravia women joined Appanoose County Republican Women’s Club for a Saturday conference and cooperative dinner at the Association of Commerce rooms in Centerville. More than fifty attendees, including guests from Des Moines, heard committee members appointed for constitution and by laws. A Centerville meeting on October 18 will elect new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Wilson
R. BR. Pennington
J. &. Chambers
G. B. Johnson
Centerville
Appanoose County
Republican Women’s Club
Association of Commerce Rooms
Des Moines
G. A. McKenzie
Moulton
Moravia
Ora Fisk
Eastern Stars Hold Guest Night at O E S Hall
Eastern Stars held guest night on Tuesday October 8 at the O E S hall with about 75 members and guests. A covered dish supper preceded the regular meeting. Magic by an orchestra directed by Mrs. Fred Blumenatock entertained attendees along with several numbers and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E
Fred Blumenatock
Kelseys Will Hold Hereford Cattle Sale
Kelsey and son Perle Kelsey advertise a dissolution sale of Hereford cattle to be held at the Peterson Stock Pavilion north of Albia on October 1st. The catalog includes purebred Hereford cows heifers and males and a few grade cattle. Sale starts promptly at noon. Watch for further advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. EB. Kelsey and Son
Perle Kelsey
Peterson Stock Pavilion
Albia
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Alaska
Will Rogers
Nimber Ten
Cobb
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MHS
Cincinnati
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Mra, M. P. Main
Golden
Church of Christ
United Brethren
Methodist Episcopal
Harper
M. E
Sehgal Rally
J. T. Turner
Guy Streepy
Udell
Mary Zerbe
Mise Lera Behrens
Karso-Fisher
Bourd
U. B
Kelseys
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