Qualifications of teachers in normal training high schools
March 1927 guidance from the State Department of Public Instruction outlines required training, certificates, and experience for various teaching roles at normal training high schools. It specifies degrees, Iowa State five year certificates, and experience in subject areas including home economics, manual training, agriculture, music, commercial subjects, and physical education, with future changes after September 1, 1928.
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Iowa
Manus
Moravia Horses Win at Monroe County Fair
Moravia horses won at Monroe County Fair drawing local race track fans. Frank Selby’s pacing horse and Iby Zoll Callen’s saddle horse led by large margins at Albia fair, with strong showings despite little prior training. On Thursday the Selby horse won again in pacing, adding prize money in a field of keen competition.
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Mors Uvia
Frank Selby
Iby Zoll Callen
Albia Fair
Waughop Reunion Held in Peoria August 28 1927
The Waughop Reunion gathered about ninety in Peoria Illinois on August 28 1927. Death in the family kept several from attending. Attendees included Hal Waughop of Centerville C C oWy shop family and Mare Waughop of Moravia and Eula Maxine. The day was pleasant with good roads and weather and no vehicle issues.
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Waughop
Peoria
Ill
Hal Waughop
Centerville
C. C
Eula Maxine
Mare Waughop
Moravia
Labor Day Office Hours and Teacher Certification Notes
The notice outlines Labor Day office closure with 9 a.m. closing and no rural delivery, plus a band concert on Wednesday. It then lists Iowa teaching certification standards for primary to high school training, experience requirements, and policy guidance on selecting new teachers, stressing non retroactive rules and the need for ongoing professional improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Albert
Lowa
Towa
Iowa
Cimcking
Death of Jacob Horatio Robinson in Blakesburg Iowa
Jacob Horatio Robinson born April 18 1863 in Monroe county Iowa lived most of life there except three months in Colorado. Married Jane Wilson April 17 1884. wife and daughter Nina Fletcher predeceased him. Survived by sons El Hin Ottumwa Edorard Howard Francis Blakesburg. daughters Mabel Kelso Malvern Agnes Bailey Ottumwa Ruth Me Gilvrey Albion Lula Hiatt Blakesburg Estella Sara. sister Frances Wilson Foster. brother Tevi Chugwater Wyoming. fourteen grandchildren and two uncles Will Robinson Blakesburg Arthur Hager Lawrence Neb. Member of Christian church. Health declined and he died August 25 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa after an imperial operation failed. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm at home conducted by Rev H F York Mystic with music by Angeline vend Beulah Schoech Blakesburg.
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Jacob Horatio Robinson
Monroe County
Iowa
Colorado
Jane Wilson
Nina Fletcher
el- Hin
Ottumwa
Edorard
Howard
Francis
Blakesburg
Mabel Kelso
Malvern
Agnese Bailey
St. Joseph Hospital
Roblezon
H. F. York
Mystic
Angeline Vend
Beulah Schoech
Frank Swaim's Big Fire Sale Starts Next Saturday
Frank Swaim announces a major fire sale starting next Saturday, with an extensive renovation underway. A portion of damaged merchandise will be removed from sale, but much stock remains barely damaged and offered at bargain prices. Read the ad for bargains.
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Frank Swaim
Swaim
Ahaps
Cecil Cullers Survives Fall At Tugaday Methodist Site
Cecil Cullers narrowly avoided serious injury when a heavy cement slab toppled from a scaffold during work at the Tugaday Methodist church. He slipped while wheeling the slab up a chute and fell to the basement floor. He was shaken and drained but the injuries are not believed to be serious.
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Cecil Cullers
New Methodist
Tugaday
Cecil
Progressive Officers Named for Club Year in 1927 1928
The Progressive Club announces its first meeting of the club year at the home of Mrs W C Main this Thursday afternoon. New officers include President Mrs W C Main Vice President Mrs D K Orelup Secretary Mrs H W Reich Treasurer Mrs B N McDonough Historian Mrs T A Miller Chairman of Music Department Alberta.
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Mra. W. C. Main
Mre. W. C. Main
Mra. D. K
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice at Legion Post Home
The Legion Auxiliary announces a meeting at the Post Home next Tuesday evening September 1st. Wanda Tracy left last Wednesday for Osla asy where she has taken a position at Ake Abbots Hospital. Archie Mary suffered a serious work accident when a heavy wagon ran over his foot between Morning and Centerville. doctors expect no lasting injury.
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Legion Auxiliary
Wanda Tracy
Oslabasy
Ake Abbots Hospital
Archie Mary
Mornvng
Centerville
Lusome Wanner
Excellent Concert Thrills Small High School Audience
A receptive crowd at the High School auditorium enjoyed a Thursday evening concert by Misrea Roma Vannant violinist Runice Howard vocalist and actor and Mrs Benj F Schwartz pianist. The trio offered standout numbers showing their studies and artistry with Vannant and Schwartz receiving particular praise for tone and expression. Proceeds, though modest, will fund a plane for the Primary Department of the M E Church Sunday School.
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Naten
Morevia
Roma Vannant
Runice Howard
Benj. F. Schwartz
Miss Vanzant
M. E. Church
Callen Reunion At Orval Smith Grove Aug 28 1927 Moravia
The fifth annual Callen Reunion gathered 93 people at Orval Smith Grove three miles west of Moravia on August 28 1927. The day began cloudy then cleared with a large Sunday School gathering, a noon cafeteria style dinner, and a short program of recitations songs and violin selections. Officers for 1928 were elected: President W C Coulson Vice President O L Callen Secretary Mintia Callen Treasurer Norris Callen Ground Committee Zella Callen.
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Callen
Orval Smith Grove
Moravia
W. H. Callen
Marie Callen
Ciell Callen
Vernal Woodcock
S. L. Coulson
Dorothy Clark
Clair Callen
G. L. Woodcock
Marie Coulson
William Callen
Chifton
Lois Woodcock
Harvey Coulson
L. Coulson
C. C . Coulson
Zell Callen
Marie
Roy Callen
Norris Callen
Marvin
Lloyd Callen
Hugh Richey
Ross Speer
Mires
O. L. Callen
Earl Woodcock
Clifton
Vernal
Lois
Lucille
L. H. Clark
Donald and
Dwight
Dorothy
Orrin Callen
Elbert Moore
Mildred
Fred Cullen
Clair
Willian
Anna
Hales
F. Scott
Frank Spencer
A. Chabers
Havel
Floy
Ruth
Aurice
Stromsberg
Nebr
John V. Chambers
Exeter
Nubr GB
Chijabere
Luabcon
Prisoner Escapes When Jumps Off Train Near Moravia
A 21 year old youth in custody for auto theft leaped from a moving Wabank train No 19 near Moravia Wisconsin. He escaped while en route to Wisconsin from St. Charles Missouri after his car’s Wisconsin license raised suspicions. Deputies searched the area but found no trace of him.
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Moravia
Wabank
Wilson
Douglas County
Wis
Wisconsin
St. Charles
Tiwaa
Dongiaa County
Hiattaville
Agent Cullers
Marshall VanDorin
Dick Wilson
Mr. Cullers
Pearl Hiatt Crossing
Hiattsville
Ant
Moravia Schools Reopen Amid Optimism for 1927 28
The Moravia Public Schools will reopen Monday September 1 with strong enrolment and a solid teaching staff led by Superintendent M H Soeldner. The community expects a productive year as students return amid a busy schedule of activities and a tradition of value in education. Mr and Mrs John Chase of Russell Iowa visited Brain family for a Brain reunion Sunday.
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Moravia
M. H. Soeldner
John Chase
Russell
Lowa
Eur Brain
Brain
Notice of court action regarding Milwaukee track case
A brief notice indicates a case related to Milwaukee track, mentioning party names Main and McDynough and actions scheduled this week.
Reunion list and date for August 1928 gathering
The text lists attendees Albertsun Clintin Albertson Floyd Albertson Mrs William Cullett Jennie M VanDike Chive Beaty GL Woodcock Bernieg McFarlene and F H Coulton. The next reunion is set for the last Sunday in August 1928 at Frank Spence's about four miles north of UMdorsvig.
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Albertsun
Clintin Albertson
Floyd Albertson
William Cullett
Jennie M. VanDike
Chive Beaty
GL Woodcock
Bernieg McFarlene
F. H. Coulton
Frank Spence
Umdorsvig
Une
Wife of R C Rowe dies in Lovilla
News reaches Moravia of the death of Mrs. R C Rowe at her Lovilla home on Wednesday August 24 after a long illness. She was the wife of Rev. R C Rowe formerly pastor of the Yeonium Circuit M E Church and longtime Moravia resident. Funeral services were held Saturday August 27 at 2 PM from the home. Dein McCrory was a caller in Abial Tuesday.
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Moravia
R. C. Rowe
Lovilla
Selby Reunion Held At Pollard Farm August 28 1927
The eighth Selby Reunion gathered at Dan Pollard’s farm with about half the relatives present. Mrs. Mattie Angel attended for the first time, a bountiful noon dinner and ample ice cream followed by visits and games. Officers were re elected for another year. Next reunion planned for the fourth Sunday in August with Mrs Chas Pabst. Mrs C C Cullers learned her brother had died suddenly in Mexico Mo and departed to attend.
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Selby
Dan Pollard
Mattie Angel
Chas, Pabst
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Boards of Education
State of Fowa
Department of Public Instruction
Agnes Samuelson
Monroe County Fair
Waughop Reunion
Jacob Robinson
Fale
Legion Auxiliary Notice
Callen Reunion
Dein McCrory
Abia
Reunion
C. C. Cullers
Mexico
Springs
Turkey
Shef Forca
G. S
R. W. Winsler
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