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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

4

Hiattsville Community News Roundup of Easter Activities

Edith Purvis closed a subcoastal term at Coulson. The Denny school ended with dinner and program led by teacher Mrs. Holland of Centerville. Families and neighbors shared Sundays at parental homes and gathered for services at Wesley. Baptisms were administered to five girls and local residents attended various dinners and visits across Moravia Ottumwa and surrounding towns.

Edith Purvis Coulson Geo. Scott Fairfield Frank Turner Denny School Holland Centerville Ernest Johnson Blakesburg J. M. Tucker Chester Sanders Moravia J. Fix Wesley Doyle McDanel M. E. McDanes J. A. Hiatt Cynthia Hiatt Meadows Frank Chambers H. W. Chambers L. A

Pearl Hiatt Home and New Hope School Close Term

Miss Dorothy Hiatt formerly Miss Pearl Chambers closes a successful term at New Hope. A highlight was the balk game followed by a splendid dinner and a fine program by Miss Chambers praised by patrons and pupils.

Pearl Hiatt McGee Dorothy Hiatt Pearl Chambers New Hope Miss Chambers Anlé

Local Notes From Maple Grove and Surroundings

Floyd Garner recovers after days of sore throat. Mr. Moore spent last week with his hospitalized wife in Iowa City. Mrs. J R Callen rode interurban to Centerville Saturday. Joe Tucker stayed at the Keith Rose home Saturday night. Fred Johnson of California visited his parents W A Johnson and family. After visiting sister, he planned to move to Washington DC for a job. Charley Garner family visited Steve Paris home. Lloyd and Kermit Rose visited Keith Rose. Mattie McCrory spent Sunday afternoon with Gpai Johnson. Charlie Johnson delivered oil locally last week. Several attended Mrs Swarm’s funeral Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Law visited Charley Law’s home Sunday.

Floyd Garner Mr. Moore Iowa City J. R. Callen Centerville Joe Tucker Keith Rose Fred Johnson California W. A. Johnson Hazel Cropper Parkesburg Washington, D. C Mra Charley Garner Steve Paris Lloyd Kermit Rose Mattie McCrory Gpai Johnson Charlie Johnson Swarm John Law Charley Law

Foster family notes in Foster area social roundup

George Darby and family shopped in Moravia on Saturday. Hugh Lewis family visited Eddie Johnson home Sunday. Curtis Goudy moved to E G Hawk property. M M Darby family shopped Albia Saturday. Zell Wilson aided John Johnson with wood last Saturday. Andy Hiatt bought hay from George Darby last week. Katrena Sytsma spent Sunday with Dorothy Darby. Alex Johnson family moved to Roy Manseer property in Foster.

George Darby Aon Donald Moravia Hugh Lewis Ediie Johnson Curtis Goudy M. M. Darby Albia Zell Wilson John Johnson Andy Hiatt Katrena Sytsma Dorothy Darby Alex Johnson Roy Manseor Foster

Sermon to Be Delivered Sunday by Rev H A Smith

Rev Cox filled his appointment here Sunday and Rev H A Smith of Moravia will deliver a sermon Sunday morning April 24. Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00. Large crowd attended church and the Easter program in the evening. Roberta Humphrey and Verna Spencer are among community residents noted in weekend activities. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs.

Local Visitors and Family Lend Week at Home

Will Estlock and Misa Mayme Callen spent the week at home. Dorothy and Donald Clark visited with grandparents Mr and Mia Clark. Joe Clark and Miss Blanche Shaw joined Sunday with Miss Verna Spencer.

Will Estlock Misa Mayme Callen Dorothy Donald Clark Mia Joe Clark Blanche Shaw Verna Spencer

Franklin Township Picnic Attendance Noted

Franklin Township held a Saturday picnic with an afternoon program drawing thirty nine attendees who reported a good time. Sunday visitors included John Moffett and family and Mr and Mrs Pearl Runella of Ottumwa at the C H Runnels home. Casual calls occurred across Albia with multiple local families visiting relatives and reporting weekend activities.

West Point Sthop John Moffett Pearl Runnela Ottumway C. Hrunnels Cecil McFatridge Al‘bia Avis MccFatridge Hugh Bill McFatridge Jack Argo Roscoe Argo Herman Sytama Miller Albia Roy Rhinehart Rhinehart

Mt Pleasant Socials and Visit Highlights

Mt Pleasant notes that Harald Clark returned home over the weekend. Sunday visitors at W A Brown included Robert Dale and family Charley Hacket and son Charles Foster and son Fran Nichola Ralph Strickler and Harold Clark. Harold Clark spent time with Adda Robinson before returning home. Gilbert Woodenck was home briefly last week. Hilton hosted a well attended program Sunday evening. Will Callen’s visitors included Lloyd Clara family Elbert Moore and daughter Jorvin Callen and Mayme Callen. Edith Powell spent Wednesday night with Marie Clark. Elsie Brown visited Osa Callen Thursday night.

W. A. Brown Robert Dale Charley Hacket Charles Foster Fran Nichola Ralph Strickler Harold Clark Adda Robinson Misa Mayme Callen Gilbert Woodenck Hilton Will Callen Lloyd Clara Elbert Moore Jorvin Callen Mayme Callen Edith Powell Marie Clark Elsie Brown Osa Callen

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Graham Estate

In Appancose County Iowa the District Court notes the appointment of J W Graham as Administrator of the estate of H M Graham deceased. All debts due to the estate must be paid and all claims presented as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated April 19 1927. Miller Everett attorneys represent the estate. Spring fever is prevalent in Moravia with no fatalities reported.

District Court State of Iowa Appancose County H. M. Graham J. W. Graham Miller & Everett, Attys, Att Moravia

Whai's Wrong With Iowa

An Iowa Unionist argues that the state relies on products from many other states and questions why Iowa's economy lags despite being surrounded by goods from New England and the Midwest. The piece laments high taxes, mortgages, and costly goods while stressing reliance on external manufacturing and services.

Towa Connecticut Chicago Ohio Massachusetts Pittsburg Cincinnati New Hampshire Grand Rapids Minneapolis Vermont Kansas City St. Louis California Rhode Island Colorado Philadelphia Detroit Texas Iowa New England New Jersey

National Egg Week Proclaimed Plans Set In Iowa

Iowa producers dealers and officials met at the Department of Agriculture to map Iowa participation in National Egg Week May 17. They urged Governor Hammill to issue a proclamation and pressed for passage of an egg grading bill to boost sales. Eggs are described as vitamins and minerals essential for growth and as Sunshine in Sealed Packages, meriting higher consumption.

Iowa Iowa Department of Agriculture John Hammill

Newspaper Mirror Reflects Public Face Says Journalism Teacher

A journalism professor argues daily papers are better now than in the last four decades because the public improved. He recalls strong editors from Greeley to Putnam and notes farmers now rely on themselves or hire help, but asserts papers lack those strong personalities of the past.

Greeley Dana Medill Watterson Joseph Putlitner

Uncle Sam May Recall Marines From Shanghai War

A fragment suggests U S action abroad and questions the fate of an old fashioned girl who enjoyed hunting eggs on the farm each afternoon, reflecting era voice and rural nostalgia amid international tension.

Sam Shanghi Old New York

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Turner & Son D. K. Orelup Farmers’ & Merchants Savings Bank West End Stark & Hiatt N. R. Ward Paul Broshar Gardner's Produce House Morrin Hiattsville Letha McDowell Margaret Rudge Hiatt Ralph Hiatt Bert Meadows Opal Callen C. J. Fix Ernest Purvis George Jones Purvis Mr. Jones C. A. Coffin Lovell Iowa Albia A. G. Broshar Goodyears Goodyear Oehler Bros Maple Grove Franklin Township MT. Pleasant Harald Clark Troy Atere Bill Folds F. A. Reich Lbr. Company Ford Motor Co Ford Company Waurhop Motor CompAny
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