Exline Girls Basketball Team Opens Season
About fourteen girls joined the Exline team under Miss Dahl and played their first game on Tuesday October 26 1927 at Exline with a 26 to 21 loss to Lextine. The Appanoose County Inspirational Institute met in Centerville October 20–21 1927 closing county schools for the event and featuring Hey Hyten Ensign and Miss May Smith as speakers. A community band, directed by W K Brand, rehearses each Monday at the schoolhouse with Clarinets Harold Mason Richard Sneed Norman Firkine Drumists James Reich Nourden Slavin Wayne Townsend Cornet Dwight Hiatt Roger Fix Baritone Pearl Broshar Saxophone players, planning another successful season.
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Exline
Miss Dahl
Lextine
Appanoose County Institute
Appannose County Inspirational Institute
Centerville
Methodist Church
Hey, Hyten
Cedar Ranida
Prof
Ensign
Iowa University
Miss May Smith
Iowa State Teachers College
Harold Mason
Richard Sneed
Norman Firkine
Dale Harrison
Donald Reich
James Reich
Nourden
Slavin
Wayne Townsend
Cornet
Dwight Hiatt
Roger Fix
Pearl Broshar
Interesting Assembly Report on West Travel Tales
Miss Griffin led a party of teachers on a summer tour through the west with Berkley California as a base. They studied during the week and sightseeing on weekends visiting the Grand Canyon Muir Woods Yosemite Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies after return. The bulletin board displayed pictures and leaflets of the trip highlighting falls mountains and forests.
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Miss Griffin
West
Berkley
California
Grand Canyon
Griffin
Bulletin Board
Muir Woods
Yoremite Valley
Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise
Bumnif
Antiquity Lodge Assemble for Charles Lincux Funeral
Members of Antiquity Lodge No. 262 are summoned to gather at the bar at 1:00 p.m. Thursday to proceed to Albin and attend the funeral of Brother Charles Lincux D. EB. Bislup W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
Albin
Charles Lincux
D. EB. Bislup
W. M
Family Reunion at Free Home Highlights Local Guests
A warm family reunion took place Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Free's home. Honored guest was Miss Jennie Pree of Los Angeles, sister of Mr. Free. Other attendees included Will Free, Clyde Dicks and son Truxton, Hary Brown and LiRay Free, Kenneth, Doris and Emily Free, A J Brown, Oswald Marjory, J L Free, Harold Argo and children, Lewis Young, Louise Smith was an afternoon caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Free
Jennie Pree
Los Angeles
Calif
Free
Mra
Will Free
Mes
Clyde Dicks
Truxton
Mare
Hary Brown
LiRay
H. Free
Kenneth
Doris
Emily
A. J. Brown
Oswald Marjory
J. L Free
Harold Argo
Lewis Young
Louise Smith Wan
Edward McFatridge Dies Suddenly
James Edward McFatridge died suddenly in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Oct 23 1927 at age 60 years 10 months and 28 days. Born near Iconium Nov 26 1867 he lived in the community and was a member of the Christian Church. He leaves three brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were at the Iconium Christian Church with interment in Iconium cemetery. Card of Thanks from W T McPatridge family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward McFatridge
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
R. W. Winsler Co
Teonium
Eddie
Iconum
Christian Church
n+ fconiura
Miuurn
William F
Moravia
Winifred N
Centerville
Alfred M
Albia
Anna Snyder
Emma Kelly
Canada
Ethel Adams
Troy
Texas
Grace Taylor
Holly, Cole
Calvin McFat«ridge
Nezzie Verle
Clarence
Tconium Christian Church
Win R. Matsler
Iconium
W. T. McPatridge
Rebekah Halloween Party At I O O F Hall
The annual Rebekah Hallowe en masquerade party will be held at the I O O F Hall Monday evening October list. Each family is requested to bring one pumpkin pie and a dime. Edna Neff N G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Hallowe'en
I. O. O. F. Hall
Edna Neff
N. G
Surprise Dinner Honors Mr Stevens 90th Birthday
On Sunday October twenty third a dinner was hosted at the W J Stevens home to honor his 90th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L S Patterson and others, baskets filled, visiting, photos, and games followed by best wishes for many more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stevens
Stevens
L. S. Patterson
Will Moffat
John Moffat
Emma Ray
Robert Roby
Harry Rumley
Edward Rumley
Albert Goode
George Stevens
Merle
Albert Veach
Will Creech
Lazelle
Russell Strunk
Paul Coffin
Garland Hoyser
Johnnie Sharp
Church of Christ Sunday School and Ladies Aid Chicken Dinner
Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent Chase Kincade. Ladies Aid holds an all day event on Ort. 2 at the church with a chicken dinner offered.
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Chase Kincade
Ladies Aid
Colored Corinthian Jubilee Singers Set Saturday Evening
The Colored Corinthian Jubilee Singers will perform at the High School auditorium this coming Saturday in Moravia Oregon under the auspices of the M. E. Chaseh. Admission is one dollar and fifty cents. The program was postponed previously but now promises a very interesting show with entertainment value for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Courinthian Jubilee Singers
Moravia
M. EB. Chaseh
Barber Shops Set New Evening Hours in Moravia
Notice states Moravia barber shops will close at 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 7 p.m. on other nights from November 1. Names listed are Dobson Barber Shop and Clark Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dobnsan Barber Shop
Clark Barber Shop
Armistice Day Program Set by Basil Cowell Post
At Basil Cowell Post No. 361 American Legion meeting this week it was agreed to mark Armistice Day with a speaking and singing program. The event will be held at the United Brethren Church starting at 11. Rev. D. W. Thompson will deliver the day’s address. Additional features are being arranged and announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Post
United Brethren Church
D. W. Thompson
U. B
Thieves Steal Tires From N G Wilson Residence
Thieves entered the Wilson garage Saturday night and stole the rear tires and rims from his Ford sedan. Mr. Wilson, angered by the loss, offers a liberal reward for information. The tires were nearly new Goodyear Diamond Trends.
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N. G. Wilson
Wilson
Goodyear
Moravia Masons to Banquet Albia Lodge
Antiquity Lodge No. 262 Moravia will entertain Albia lodge at a 6:30 banquet Friday evening Oct 28. After the banquet work in the third degree will be given by the visiting lodge. The banquet is free and all members are urged to attend to welcome the visiting brethren and take part in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Moravia
Albia
Bloomfield High Triumphs Over Locals 13 0
Bloomfield High School shut out the locals 13 to 0 at Davis County after noon last Saturday. The Bloomfield eleven dominated both sides of the line and secured a decisive victory in the gridiron clash.
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Bloomfield High
Davis County
Nuf
Sealing Cemetery Drive Improves Moravia Grounds
Moravia community reports improvements to cemetery drives with mine shale sourced by the City Council. Geo. McCrory handles hauling, and shale will also surface the road from the Interurban station to the city limits. The item notes a stage performance by Marie Pratt-Wayne in Polly Wants a Cracker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Geo. McCrory
Bloomfield election outlook questions candidates and services
In a Bloomfield Republican editorial editor K D Melcher notes March city officer elections. Several councilmen and Mayor Leon may not seek reelection. The piece argues elected officials in towns like Bloomfield perform a public service at times sacrificing business and personal relationships for the community.
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K. D. Melcher
The
Bloomfield Republican
Bloomfield
Leon
Jong
Keeping the Paper Clean in Local Newsrooms
A concise critique argues editors should avoid scandal and gossip, preserving a paper’s integrity. It cites Lucerne Neville’s humorous line from Passy Wants a Cracker and notes society’s duty to refrain from spreading neighborly disgrace.
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Lucerne Neville
Passy
Margaret Cullen
Death Claims Elmer G. Sharp Hardware Dealer
Elmer G Sharp a Centerville hardware dealer died at his home 426 East Maple street at 6 00 p m Saturday after an illness dating from May 28 He was born in Moravia September 4 1888 and lived in Centerville since 1914 managing Sharp and Son hardware He was married to Mary Campbell on August 26 1911 and leaves two children Virginia and Hygene along with wife parents and no surviving siblings Funeral services were held from the home and interment was at Oakland cemetery in Centerville He was a member of multiple fraternal orders and the Methodist church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer G. Sharp
Centerville
East Maple Street
Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Moravia
Mra
J. E. Sharp
Mel Sharp
Sharp & Son Hardware
Elmer
Mary Campbell
J. W. Campbell
Virginia
Hygene
Sterling
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
the Elks, Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce
Woodman Lodge
Blue Lodge
Lowegian
Antiquity Lodge
Moravid
Oakland Cemetery
Forsythe Obituary: Civil War Veteran Dies in Iowa
Thomas J. Forsythe born March 6 1846 in Brown County Ohio died October 25 1927 at his daughter’s home near Dean Iowa aged 81 years 7 months 19 days He married Armand Horn June 21 1868 with eleven children surviving him including four daughters and three sons in Oklahoma and Iowa Nearly 42 grandchildren two brothers and a large extended family mourn his loss He served 2 1/2 years in the Civil War and was honorably discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Foraythe
Brown County
Ohio
Ida Olivers
Dean
Iowa
Armands Horn
Wit
Mam F
L. R. Forsythe
Oklahoma
B. Forsythe
Moulton
Forsythe
Hallowe en Party at Fairview Schoolhouse Friday Eve
Halloween notice reports a party at Fairview Schoolhouse Friday evening with admission one cent. Teachers and local residents including Miss Evans LR Priebe Lloyd Clark Orland Brain J W Halden P D Schreiner Frank Swaim J B Speed D E Bishop W A H K Smith and others attended a Musonic Fellowship gathering at Matlt on Wednesday evening with a lively and profitable meeting. Grand Master David Tripp and past leaders attended and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Schoolhouse
Miss Evans
LR. Priebe
Lloyd Clark
Urland
Er Brain
J. W. Halden
P. D. Schreiner
Frank Swaim
J. B. Speed
D. E. Bishop
W. A
H. K K. Smith
David
R. Tripp
Dows
Manes
Cooperative shipments of hogs cattle and sheep to St Louis
The Co Operative Marketing Association reported shipments last week totaling two carloads of hogs on Monday and two ears of hogs, one carload of cattle, and one year of sheep on Tuesday. Managers Hawks and E G Hawk accompanied the ship line on Tuesday. All shipments were sent to the St Louis market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Marketing Association
Mgr. Hawks
E. G. Hawk
St. Louis
Evidence of better times at Milwaukee cattle sale
The Co operative Sales Co held a large sale at the Milwaukee stockyards last Friday afternoon. Buyers from a distance attended keen bidding and paid strong prices for cattle. A lot of black spring calves brought 48.25 dollars per head and another 46.25. The price levels reflect improving times for farmers and cattle raisers nationwide.
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Co-operative Sales Co
Milwaukee
Legion Auxiliary Meeting And Young Stockmen Profits
Regular Legion Auxiliary meeting and officer installation set for Tuesday evening November 1. County Agent Wallace Cruikshank notes Carl and Russell Alden of Unionville earned about 60 dollars net profit per calf from two Angus baby beefs sold recently, after costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Russell Alden
C. L. Alden
Unionville
Wallace Cruikshank
Tuwegian
Trustees of Taylor Township Meeting in Moravis
The Trustees will meet in Moravis on Monday November Tech at 10 a.m. to settle road district bills and address any other lawful business that may come before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravis
Tech
Legion and Auxiliary Halloween Masquerade Party Noted
The annual Legion and Auxiliary Halloween masquerade party will be held Monday evening October 21 at the Legion Home. All members and their families are invited and expected to attend. T. L. Frisby has returned to Centerville after visiting his daughter Mrs. John Veach. Hear Thomas Livingstone Pratt in Polly Wants a Cracker ends with a childlike plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Hallowe'en
Legion
T. L. Frisby
Centerville
John Veach
Thomas Livingstone Pratt
Polly
Forrest Main
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Althes Green
Attention A. F
Edward McFatridge
Church OF Christ
Colored Corinthian Jubilee Singers
Albia Lodge
Marie Pratt-Wayne
Sural
Oza Callen
Elmer G. Shari
T. J. Forsythe
Hallowe'en Party
Servae
Phoenix
J. & P. Coats
Legion Auxiliary
BABY
Legion and Auxiliary Hallowe'en Party
Leghorn
G.S
Leile Ade
R. W. Winsler
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