23 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
1
The Rev A G Lagerquist explains delaying big Baptist celebration news to keep The Times on par with dailies. The writer urges the community to be fair to the weekly, noting many items go to daily papers first and local papers often lack competing stories due to identical sources.
A Moravia resident notes that wealth and failure shape views of a town. He also contends that successful gardening requires more than planting seed, while editors hear a weekly plea to keep certain items out of print. The school year nears end amid buzzing Swat hints.
Miss Ione Luse spent the week end with home folks. Mrs J R Callen and Reba shopped in Centerville Saturday. Ernest Hiatt dragged the roads Wednesday. Mise Edele Callen returned home Saturday after a term of school near Seymour. Forest Marble did carpenter work for George Workman last week. So much rain has fallen that farming ground will be dry only after several days. Vivien Sneed returned to Moulton after closing her Coulson school Saturday. Ardis Callen returned to Moravia high school Tuesday after two weeks with flu.
The O G Davis family and John Johnsons shopped in Albin Saturday while Burke Wilson Edna Dyphon and Cheree shopped Centerville Friday evening. Vivien Wilson and Pom Wright visited A T Boller in Nevada. Mardeena Wilson stayed with Cheree Dyphon. Gus Luse's visited John Johnson's and R F Wilson's hosted at E F Wilson's. Hedge College closed Saturday with a basket dinner noon. Warren DuVall stayed Sunday night at Eph Wilson's.
Unionville residents report a wet week with many roads under rain and hail. P. I. Veitch returned from California by car. Local Navy enlistments, funeral for A. F. Dowd, and updates on residents including Masonic rites for Mr. Dod. Civil War veteran Theo. Cayon nears 100, living with daughter Mrs. Smith.
Residents catch spring flowers and spring clothing trends while venturing into the woods for blossoms. Illnesses and recoveries are noted, with several social visits and attendance at events. Roads are dirt and impassable, hindering travel to appointments. Names and places include Moravia Indianola Centerville Seymour and Center ville with multiple families mentioned.
Miss Mildred Tarr a Cornell College senior spent spring vacation at the Jake Firkins home. Several neighbors and relatives visited, with Epworth League attendance noting a well attended Friday event. The Clover Leaf club met, Widow weather prompted early departure, and local residents reported progress for Isaac Turner and Mr Scott.
Teonium school held a Saturday gathering with flower picking and a playful snake incident. Franklin Matsler was hired to teach at Iconium, while Christine and Violet Masaman visited Iconium. Local families assisted with farming tasks, a funeral embalming license was earned by Lester Breese, andMiss Zelma Johnson closed her school. Neighbors shared meals, visits, and plans amid rainy weather and garden talks.
A string of social visits marks Monday in the MAIN STATION area with gatherings at the homes of Ryman McDanel Shirley Townsend and others. Families including Hiner Luse Gladfelder Sufficool and McDanel join relatives and neighbors for evenings and Sunday dinners as local merchants urge prompt payments to protect credit standings.
District Court action by Hawkeye Life Insurance against W H Callen I M Callen and others seeks foreclosure of a 1924 mortgage on lands in Appanoose County. The petition asks sale of described real estate to satisfy debt charges including interest taxes and attorney fees and asks for immediate possession and receiver to collect rents. Defendants are notified to appear by noon of the second day of the term.
August term of said Court to be held at Centerville in the county commencing on the 24th day of August 1981. Default will be rendered against you and judgment entered thereon in accordance with the prayer of said petition. W B Hay attorney for plaintiff. April 10 28 20 May 7. Local society notices and weekend visits follow, listing residents and visitors across Ottumwa Albia Moravia and Des Moines areas.
Arlene Fenton spent Saturday afternoon with Mildred Moore. Rosa Murphy visited Mrs. George Hammond on Monday. Albert Moore family and Amy Sheeks called at Clarence Teater on Monday evening. J E Dicks hosted Friday with Leo Benty. Jim Moore and Roy Hayhurst visited E C Moore every Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Tester and Carlota called on Verna McAninch on Tuesday afternoon. Evelyn Dicks visited Lucille Prieba on Sunday.
Mrs Mille Chadwick and Falrie Crosby spent Sunday with Mrs Dolph Tarbell. Glen Mazeman visited Donald Hammond's home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walt Blue called on Elbert Moore Saturday. Frank Chadwick called at the Ed Miller home Saturday morning. Marie Dicks visited Sunday with Rosa and Josephine Murphy. Ed and Elze Miller spent Friday with Mrs Georgia Pangham. Mrs Denny Fenton called on Mrs Vern Moore Tuesday. Howard Fenton called at D Fenton's Saturday.
Everett Anderson and family visited Moravia Saturday night with relatives in Albia. Geo. R. Darby and families were active in Albia. Des Moines man Mr. Rattley and Elmer spent time with Mrs Everett Anderson, returning Saturday morning. Milwaukee railroad crews are replacing ties and improving the ditcher. Rainy spell disrupted oats sowing but harrowing nears completion.
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