Local .H Appenings Highlights Weekend Visits
Mrs Faye Hudson visited Centerville on Saturday Frank Swaim called on business in Albia Tuesday B F Allen of Ottumwa was in Centerville Monday Bert Turner visited Centerville on business Tuesday Mr and Mrs Geo Johnson were in Centerville Friday evening Miss Gertie Boyer joined Mrs Anna Easter Sunday Mrs Geo Winsler and Mrs J Albert visited Centerville Friday Miss Mary Coffin of Ottumwa spent Sunday with her parents
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Faye Hudson
Centerville
Frank Swaim
Albia
B. F. Allen
Ottumwa
Bert Turner
Geo. Johnson
Gertie Boyer
Anna Easter
Geo. Winsler
J. Albert
Mary Coffin
Weekend Visits and Community Gatherings Across Iowa
A roundup of local social activity notes from Des Moines to Albia detailing weekend visits by the Hiatt Burton and Reed families, Newton and Tipton residents, a large benefit card party with Centerville and Albia guests, and multiple family visits. Also recorded are church attendance, club meetings, and a surprise birthday dinner at the Schreiner home.
Relief on Relief in Corydon Times Republican
The piece contrasts yesterday’s merchants and farmers now on relief with today’s mass of unemployed. It explores social stigma, taxpayer scrutiny, and shifting attitudes toward charity, emphasizing that unemployment is not a crime and public aid, though resented, is a lasting necessity.
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Corydon Times Republican
Jobn
Jones
Smith
Bill Jones
John Smith
Johnnie
Mary
Smiths
John
Johnnis
Tom Blank
Tom
Social and club notes from Centerville eventful week
J. E. Sharp, ill in Centerville hospital, reported somewhat improved. 20th Century club and guests enjoyed a social evening at H. E. Watts home with committee Mesdames Behrens Zerbe Luse Gardner Watts. Past Matron club met with Mrs Effie Gollaher. Next meeting May 1 with Mrs Amy Wilson. Atlantic visitors Mr and Mrs Allen Boller stayed with grandparents W F Horner. Mrs Boller remained, Mr Boller visiting Nevada Iowa. Mary Johnson of Abingdon spent weekend with sister Mrs J W Halden. Mr and Mrs B S Staley of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Berry Halden and daughter of Chariton were Sunday guests. D E Bishop and Geo B Johnson in Knoxville to witness Iowa City IOOF third degree work for forty candidates at Knoxville Lodge. about 250 persons present. Light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hiatt
Curtis Burton
Des Moines
Russell Reed
Chariton
Keith Cameron
Ramona
Newton
Iowa
Tom Cameron
Legion Home
Centerville
Albia
H. K. Smith
North Liberty
Rey
A. M. Smith
Oliver Elswick
Roy
Ashland
Ill
A. B. Hightshoe
Ottumwa
Leete
Hattie Stillman
Wm. Gault
C. D
J. E. Sharp
20Th Century Club
H. E. Watts
Mesdames
J. C. Behrens
J. W. Zerbe
Cody Luse
T. R.gardner
Effie Gollaher
Amy Wilson
Allen Boller
Atlantic
W. F. Horner
J. W. Halden
Iowa farm debt trimmed but still near record highs
Iowa farmers reduced mortgage debt by 74 million dollars last year but faced total farm mortgage obligations of 924 million on January 1. A bulletin from Iowa State College economists notes continued liquidation, a drop in debt per acre, and foreclosures that lowered per acre averages from 66 to 68 dollars, with more details on lending and interest rates.
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Iowa
Bulletin
William G. Murray
Willard C. Brown
Iowa State College Agricultural Economists
Banka
Eeama
Mortgage Lending Eras 1915 to Present Recap
The bulletin outlines four lending periods. 1915 to 1920 saw private investors leading land sales at rising prices. 1921 to 1930 saw insurance companies and federal and joint stock land banks financing first mortgages while second and third mortgages were liquidated. 1931 to 1935 splits into two parts with a near standstill until 1938 and then May 1988 onward FCA refinancing through the Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner, Omaha.
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Bulletin
Insurance
FCA
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
Omaha
Time to Retire Proud Mother and Child Exchange
Dialogue fragment records a bored visitor remarking on a child who is a year old and walking since eight months, with a mother responding about the child’s fatigue, set in Lafayette.
Wary Father Nervous Suitor at Five Year Court Dialog
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune presents a tense exchange between a wary father and a nervous suitor. The dialogue hints at a long courtship and concerns over the daughter's future, ending with a sharp question about pension.
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Chicago Tribune
Fancy Dress Ball Causes Laughs and Mixups
A playful item describes a grocer couple planning fancy dress costumes with their daughter Joans milkmaid idea, a humorous exchange about propriety and a dry remark on sales and performance profits. The piece captures light social whimsy in a bustling market setting.
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Joan
Legislature battles over liquor plans headlines day of votes
The Iowa House approved a joint resolution to halt new Manoratorea store openings until the liquor investigation final report and potential new liquor laws. Debate featured sharp attacks on the liquor commission and state administration. The Senate passed the Hopking short ballot bill while tax exemptions for securities were debated. The Farm Organization Bill was killed and a primary ballot publication bill was introduced.
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Inbii
House
State Liquor Commission
Liquor Investigation Committee
Assembly
Liquor Commission
Rep
Alesch
Plymouth County
Lee County
Foster
Cedar
Mitchell
Johnson
Lucas County
Hornstetter
Kossuth
Senate
Iowa Senate
Friends of the
Farm Bureau
Classified dead stock removal and sale notices
Classified items show a dead stock removal service linked to Monroe County Plant and state agriculture department, with free removal and price inquiries. Also includes for sale Morria Soy Bean seed at $1.50 per bushel and a lawn mower sharpening service. A notice mentions two good yearling bulls available in the afternoon.
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Monroe County
Dallas
Albia
FL Tucker
Fred Tillmont
Coltrain
Concluded Visits Highlight Brookfield Area Social Notes
Udell Route 1 families and relatives from Brookfield and Centerville spent weekends visiting and sharing time. Charley Runnells' death was noted with condolences. several households visited the Harry Rumsey and Glen Clancy homes, while others called at Tom Hiatt’s and Miller families.
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Mildred Clancy
Baker
Brookfield
Mildred
Earl Foster
Carl
Earnest
Centerville
Tom Hiatt
Moravia
Charley Runnells
J. J. Stevens
Fairview Miss Dorothy and Blakenburg Visit Update
Aes visited Blakesburg last Wednesday and many locals from Ottumwa Moravia and Centerville were out visiting or shopping. Mrs Esta Patney of Ottumwa spends days with her sister Mrs Bert Drake. Sam Proctor and wife called at Blakesburg and Grace Alice cares for Donald who has measles. Many in the area suffered colds or tonsillitis recently.
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Dorothy
Ales
Blakenburg
Willard
Ottumwa
Aday
Esta Patney
Bert Drake
Idus Fletcher
Ted Rose
Bilkesburg
Homer King
Moravia
Centerville
Sam Proctor
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Chet Broshar
Weekly News
Edward W. Pickard
Coeke
Zerner & Gon Furniture Funeral Directing
Q Adjutants
Towa
Whittle
Carter Field
Washington
Albia Rend
Udell
Fairview
Donald Gardner
Town Wesleyan College
Ith
Smith & Veach
Rexall Drug Store
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