Two Die In Moravia Car Crash Near Alfred Carlson Place
Four Centerville residents were involved in a highway No. 6 wreck south of Moravia Monday night leaving Irene Rastofer 17 and Charles Thoma 21 dead. Clif ford Bougher and Robert Large were seriously injured. Officers noted conflicting survivor stories as to cause with Ford roadster driver Lawrence Layman and others describing a passing attempt versus head-on collision among a Pontiac coach car group led by Tex Lamb. No alcohol confirmed. racing rumors denied by Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Rastofer
Wee
Centersville
Charles Thoma
Centerville
Clifford Bougher
Kobert Large
Moravia
Alfred Carlson
Lawrence Layman
Modesto
Calif
Migs Rastofer
Layman
Stary
Tex
Lamb
West Side Cafe Opens in Horn Building Moraying
W H Sandy announces the West Side Cafe opens in the redecorated Horn building. The couple, formerly in Brazil Indiana, have returned to Morayig to run the new business, inviting local patrons to stop in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sandy
West Side
Horn Building
Sandy
Busineas
Brazil
Ind
Morayig
More Great Men Born in September
The Union noted September births of famous men and now adds John Temple born September 2, Ernest Temple born September 1802, and John Edward Temple born September 1013. Mrs. J. M. Wright and Mrs. Clara Selby returned to Muvavia after a three week visit with W. F. Boardman’s family traveling through western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple
Ernest Temple
John Edward Temple
Bel
Mra
J. M. Wright
Clara Selby
Muvavia
W. F. Boardman
Boardmans
Moravia High opens practice with 20 candidates
More than twenty candidates answered Coach Parish's call Monday evening for Moravia High School's first practice session. The squad, while light, is expected to be fast and capable. the team’s first game is slated for September 19 at Bi Sept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
the Moravia High School
Girl Evangelist Spoke in Moravia Sunday
Miss Halleine Smith of Tollywood Calif a young evangelist visited Moravia and preached at the Methodist Episcopal Church with her mother Mrs Hal Smith and brother Bruce. Seventeen and ordained in the Foursquare Gospel Church she drew a crowded evening service and sang duets with Bruce. They planned to donate the offering to Moravia church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleine Smith
Tollywood
Calif
Moravia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hal Smith
Bruce Smith
Miss Smith
Bob
Foursquare Gospel Church
Aimee McPherson
Pacific Coast
Central States
Hoffman
Morayin
Evangelist
Bruce
C. E. Wineler
Fire Destroys Barn on Coulson Farm Near Moravia
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the fine new barn on the Coulson farm tenanted by Ben Williams northwest of Moravia on a Wednesday evening last week. Neighbors returning from a hand concert found the flames already bursting from the building and joined a crowd in saving the rest of the property. Six sets of work harness about twenty tons of hay and some corn were destroyed. The barn and its contents were partially insured. The Coulson family had just completed the barn about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Coulson
Ben Williama
Moravia
Williama
Former Moravians Hold Annual Picnic In California
Twenty five former Moravians and in laws gathered at Ganesha park Pemons on Labor Day for a picnic in California. Attendees from Ontario Los Angeles Upland and other areas shared stories and a program. W H Tuttle gave iced watermelon as the day ended and officers were elected with Suellen of Los Angeles as president F Hava vice president Mildred Smith Hall secretary treasurer. Next year’s picnic will be at Sycamore Grove park on the first Sunday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iown
Ganesha Park
Pemons
George Cathcart
George, Jr
Ontario
M. A. Luellen
Los Angeles
F. B. Harn
Upland
Daphne Tutttle Brown
W. H. Tuttle
Appointment of M. E. Ministers Announced Sunday Evening
The Iowa Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Knoxville announced minister appointments for the new year Sunday evening. Notable changes include Rev. B. G. Hawkins returning to Moravia and Rev. J W. Zerby to the Teorum Circuit. Rikard Sneed, Moravia native, will serve as student pastor for the Sesrsboro Sonora charge while Grinnell College studies. Other local assignments span Moulton Frank Wilder Unionville K C Rowe Mystic A Wilson Blakeabi Treverton Warren Centerville L H Lanning Albia A H Barker Eldon A M Smith Reusner H U Smith Brooklyn Rk G Nye Aymnoy O J Fix Montezuma J S Decker New London C B Royhill Chillicothe Charles R Rowe Louilin J B Ireland Montroge Tl Fletcher and Herman U Smith among elders named at the ordination service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knoxville
Moravia
B. G. Hawkins
J W. Zerby
Teonium
I Rikard Sneed
J. B. Sneed
Sesrsboro-Sonora
Grinnell College
Apys
Moulton
Frank Wilder
Unionville
K. C. Rowe
Mystic
A. Wilson
Blakeabi
Treverton Warren
Centerville
L. H. Lanning
Albia
A. H. Barker
Eldon
A. M. Smith
Reusner
H. U. Smith
Brooklyn
G. Nye
Aymnoy
O. J. Fix
Montezuma
J. S. Decker
New London
C. B. Royhill
Chillicothe
Charles R. Rowe
Louilin
J. B. Ireland
Montroge
TL. Fletcher
Herman U. Smith
Brody's Store Closes in Moravia and Stock Moves
Brody's have closed their Moravia shop after a year and a half of operation. The remaining merchandise was moved to Centerville on Wednesday. Ti B. Winster and Mrs Grace Main lead the business in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brody's
Moravia
Centerville
Frank Swaim
Ti. B. Winster
Grace Main Heave Agen
Birthday Surprise For Earl Boardman Of Brompton
Earl Boardman of Brompton was surprised last Monday evening at his home for his birthday anniversary. A small gathering of friends and relatives brought ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Boardman and son Clifton, Mrs. Geneva Selman and Vera, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Boardman and Dorothy and Wilma, Mrs. Lula Tillmont Mesara, Max Bates, D. B. McCoy and Myra Josie Sell and daughter of Coquiller Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Boardman
Brompton
M. E. Boardman
Clifton
Geneva Selman
Vera
W. F. Boardman
Dorothy
Wilma Boardman
Lula Tillmont
Mesara
Max Bates
D. B. McCoy
Myra
Josie Sell
Coquiller
Oregon
Miss Madge Hough Leaves for Des Moines Nursing Training
M E Friday Dinner Pig Miss Madge Hough departed Saturday for Des Moines to enter nursing training school at Broadlawn Hospital. She graduated with the Moravia High School class of 2980 and was accompanied by her mother Mrs Fred Tillmoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Hough
Des Moines
Broadlawns Hospital
Miss Hough
Moravia High School
Fred]. Tillmoat
Fall Festival Final Meeting at Town Hall
The final Fall Festival meeting will be held at the town hall Thursday evening. All committees must report and attendance is urged to finalize last minute details.
Moravia Concert Band Shifts Weekly Concert to Thursday
The Moravia Concert Band will give its regular weekly concert on Thursday evening next week instead of Wednesday, as part of the Fall Festival program starting Thursday. The change aims to accommodate festival activities and summer calendar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Exhibits urged for early delivery at Wall Festival
The Wall Festival committee requests all exhibits be brought to the big tent as early as possible this year to be nearly complete before Friday’s crowds. Close entries are Friday noon when not all items can arrive Thursday. Be extra sure to exhibit something and avoid a poor showing in the packed exhibit tent.
Moravia Diamonds Beat Exline on Home Field Sunday
Moravia defeated Exline 7 to 1 on the Moravia diamond as Anderson pitched well for the home team with solid field support. The Moravia lineup featured Anderson, McCoy, Nawele, Wilbur Smith, Pear Beesher, Harper, J Law, Dudley Jr, Pence Jf, and more. Next Sunday Hiteman visits for a return engagement with Muravan also planning a strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Diamond
Moravia
Anderson
P. McCoy
D. Nawele
Wilbur Smith
Pear Beesher
Harper
J- Law
Dudley Jr
Pence
Hiteman
Hitemny
Muravin
Dinner Notice for Whicket Dinner Friday at Good Road Jubilee
The Christian Church Ladies Aid announce a whicket dinner to be served Friday on Jubilee Day at Good Road. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church Ladies Aid
Whicket
Obituary for W C Gardner Died in Ottumwa Hospital
William Campbell Gardner a Moravia resident died at Ottumwa Hospital after brief illness on Monday September 1930 at age 72. He leaves wife four daughters three sons and many grandchildren. funeral services were held at Meravin and Fremont Methodist Churches with interment in Cedar Township Cemetery Bremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gardner
Ottumwa
Gartner
Moravia
William Campbell Gardner
Marquis and
Clavicy Gardner
Terra Haute
Indiana
Ane
Fremont
Martha Waltman
United Beethven
Methodist
Geo. Mullenix
Hedrick
Iowa
Robert Rupehay
Algona
Harley Rose
Delta
Ray Watson
Oskaloosa
Mia
Amily Lee
Iola
Kaonsay
June Mason
Lucena
Gardiner
Meravin Methodist Church
S'Uluch
Hg, Mankins
Cedar Township
Bremont
M. E. Ladies Will Serve Meals During Festival
The M. E. Ladies Aid will serve meals Friday and Bacurdey of the Fall Festival. Dinner 36¢ Supper 50¢ Menu includes Fried Chicken Roast Beef Noodles Dressing Mushy Potatoes Beans Vomites Slaw Baked Apples Bread Batter Jelly Coffee Mrs Belle Proctor and daughter Mrs Mary Sim of Crawfordsville Ind returned home Monday after visiting at J. B. Chambers and with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
Belle Proctor
Mary Sim
Crawfordsville
Ind
J. B. Chambers
Four Bands and Orchestra Here For Road Jubilee Day
Moravia and nearby towns prepare for the 26th Annual Fall Festival and Good Roads Jubilee Day. Four bands and an orchestra join a full three day program with featured speakers Glenn G. Haynes and Lloyd Thurston, plus mayoral and civic leaders from Des Moines Ottumwa Centerville Albia and Wes Moines. Delagations and a grand procession highlight Friday events starting with a Moravia concert at 9 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Glenn G. Haynes
Thirston
Crouch
Les Maines
Mayr Marining
Ottumwa
Frank 8. Payne
Centerville
Farmers Institute
Malayia
Moravia
Nime
Glenn C. Haynes
Lloyd Thurston
Parker L. Crouch
Des Moines
Edwin C. Manning
Ollmawa
Frank S. Payne
Albia
Martina
Albin M High School
Nes Williama
Wes Moines
Albi
Ineet
Thurstan
O'Clovk
C. Haynes
Merchants Award Prizes for Pall Festival Contests
Local Moravia merchants plan prizes for Saturday afternoon events at 3:00. Contests will honor oldest attendee and farthest traveler, with a prize list including flour sacks, overalls, coffee, peas, fountain pen, cigars, chocolates, coal, and a year’s Moravia Union subscription, among others. A full list is expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jd. W. Hughes Grosery
Larabee Lout Mills
Emmett Sccott
Matti Bros
S. M. Grant Co
W. C. Bivin
N. BR
Ward
Broshar-Schreiner
Cer Coffee
A. G. Beeshar & Son
Card of Thanks and Moravia Town Week Events
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for aid during a fire that spared all buildings except the barn. The issue covers talks by local officials, a 4 to 5 p.m. High School Band event, an Inez Williams Orchestra concert at 7 p.m., and a Moravia Concert Band performance. Saturday features concerts, a P. E. Weichmann talk, 4-H demonstrations, contests, and prizes, with full week details advertised elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hew Williams
Crouch
Manning
Payne
Alhia High School
Inez Willaims
Moravia
P. E. Weichmann
Moravia Union Highlights Local Happenings and Marriages
Thirty years ago? No, twenty five years back, a Moravia Union note recounts E Y Packer’s arm injury after a fall. A Marion McCrory show drew many townsfolk, Winnie McTutive wed Miss Essie Nexton, and Clyde area business moves include Geo Cathcart buying N A Luellen stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lema
Mes
Moravia Union
E. Y. Packer
Marion McCrory
Winnie McTutive
Essie Nexton
West Moines
Turner
Wision
Geo. Cathcart
N. A. Luellen
Harry E. Stark
Misa Arlene Tadlock
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West Side Cafe
F. H. Coulson Farm
California
Fall Ie
M. E
Brody
Birhday
Exline
Ottumwa Hospital
Mes. W. 4. Smith
D. K. Orelup
Novideh Slavin
D. E. Bishop
T. A
Michener
Festival
Pavement
Haynes
Thurston
Meade M. Tadlock
Wat Firkins
Byers
Neaw Tracy
Geo. Tiane
Capt. Temple
Stella McCauley
Myinie Taer
Ray Jems Schou
Showerg Mun Jay
Riley Catlen
Ray Ball
Bowham
Salem Frank Main
Robert Tacy
Frank
Kinggold County
Jdx Taylor
Tulsa
P. Davis
Wits
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