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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
4
Advertisements misdated speakers for Moravia Fall Festival. Ellis is now scheduled to speak Friday, Thurston Saturday. The correction allows attendees to hear the speaker they prefer and make arrangements accordingly.
Misa Mirnie Hicks, manager, urges Moravia Union to note the need for a large exhibit in the Girls Department at this year’s Fall Festival. She asks all interested to make entries, highlighting the department as a focus for community interest. The revised premium list offers excellent rewards. read it, plan exhibits.
Residents urged to bring a quart of fruit to the I. O. O. F. hall on September 24 or drop at Frank Swaint Store beforehand so it can be sent to the Mason City Home.
Card thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of Jeanne Kathryn Pence. Names Mr. and Mrs. Orman Pence, Miss Helen Reich, Hale Slavin. Other notes include E S Carter trip to Ozarks Berryville Arkansas visit with J E Main family. Mentions Eureka Springs grape vineyard and rocky soil scenery.
A man attempted a break in at the Sam Barnett residence near the Milwaukee tracks on Sunday morning while the family were away. Barnett forced the intruder to flee after firing a warning shot, and the suspect Ed Jordan of Rockford was captured nearby and released after confession of presence without theft.
Real estate transfer reports 84 acres in Missouri sold by McDonough Bros to Jack Clark for 1000 shares to be delivered at Clark Barber Shop in Moravia on demand. Possession given immediately. deed handled by McFatridge and Coulson as a bona fide sale. Household goods of the late Hiatt to be sold at public auction on Saturday September 29.
The Moravia Concert Band will perform in the city park Thursday evening next week instead of Wednesday, aligning with the Week of the Annual Fall Festival and Fisher Institute activities. The event continues the band’s weekly concert tradition in the park.
Relatives mourn the death of Mrs Arabelle Jones of Moravia born October 14 1861 in Appanoose County Iowa She died September 6 at age 64 years 6 months in Little Bear Wyoming after a paralysis attack She was a longtime member of the U B Church and mother to Elsie DuVall Bertha Ann who died in infancy and B H Jones Funeral rites were held at the U B Church Moravia with burial in Moravia cemetery
The passage recalls a time when wristwatches, telephones, and electric meters were rare and everyday goods were simple. It notes no appendicitis, no white shoes, low wages for trades, and chores by candlelight, with a closing line on changes since then.
The Fall Festival nursery booth expands its list for pre school items with many hand made articles. Entries include embroidered crib quilts, carriages robes, infant wraps and dresses, and layettes plus handwork on clothing. Manager Airs M H Goeldner notes high hopes for entries this year.
E L Main takes ownership of the North Side Cafe after a deal finalized last Friday. Nes Townsend had operated the cafe, plus garage equipment and used car stock, with Main planning to keep meals and add an L counter, while reorganizing the interior. Mrs. Go. Cullers visited Uputerville on Saturday and neighbors offered thanks for support during their father H W Stocker’s illness.
The Fall Festival concessions committee announces a Moravia carnival next week from September 17 to 22. Prairie State Amusement Co will bring three new rides including a Merry-Go-Round, a Giant Ferris Wheel, and a Chair-O-Plane, plus various other attractions for the full week.
Henry W Stocker a Civil War veteran died September 6 1928 at the Moravia home of his son Harry He was born January 1 1848 in Tusciaus Davis County Ohio and served in Company B 30th Iowa Infantry He married Temperance Osborn in 1868 and Barbara Dale in 1875 He left eleven children fifty six grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren with numerous siblings and relatives Funerary services were held at the Moravia Methodist Church and burial followed in Suiles cemetery with Basil Cowell Bust voting the American Legion detail acting as pallbearers.
The Moravia Band and a carload of boosters toured ten towns last Saturday to promote the 2nd Annual Fall Festival and Farmers Institute on September 20 21 and 22 in Moravia. They traveled nearly 110 miles in Grant Everman's decorated truck, playing several tunes and distributing ads. Local citizens praise the effort as a strong asset to the town.
An uptick in poultry thefts hits the community with numerous reports. The latest incident at the W. C. Bigin residence in Moravia saw a dozen or more hens stolen, as residents fear further depredations and warn of severe consequences for the thieves.
D E Bishop invites interested residents to a town hall meeting Friday evening to hear committee reports and finalize last minute details for the Fall Festival. The note urges attendance to share in the festival’s historic success and asks for a boost of support.
Miss Marie Briggs and Mr J Hiatt were married in Washington D C on September 8 1924 The couple later visited Moravia and Chicago before a honeymoon at the groom’s parents home in Moravia The groom J B Hiatt is a Moravia native and George Washington University law student and government employee The Moravia Union extends congratulations and best wishes
The Friday dinner menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy baked beans carrot salad baked apples pie and coffee for September 14.
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