Moravia Fall Festival faces need for new leadership
Moravia community calls a Thursday evening union office meeting led by D E Bishop to elect officers and set the 26th festival date. The article urges broad participation from farmers and business people, highlighting occasional nonacceptance of reappointment and the goal of shared effort for a successful festival. Outdoor weather has affected past events. community support remains the key to continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Bishop
Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute
Atso
Moravia
Farmers Institute
Responsibility and costs in a lively Richland note
A Richland Clarion reader prints a disclaimer about debts, mocks busybody officials and calendar schemes, and laments rising costs. The column uneasily juggles civic duty, government spending and hot weather as it skims through social satire and local finances.
Mount Pleasant Social Roundup of Gillaspie and Neighbors
Mt. Pleasant area residents including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gillaspie and family of Newton spent the weekend at the Harry Robinson home. Numerous visits followed throughout the week with neighbors and relatives from Newton Tama Oxkamosa Eddyville Shenandoah and Allin. Ice cream and cake were shared at events and several trips to see relatives were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Gillaspie
Newton Apent
Harry Robingon
Aid
A. F. Woodcock
W. A. Brown
Merle Dean
H. H. Brown
Ralph Strickler
Newton
Alyin Hiatt
Oxkamosa
Roy Vanloon
Eddyville
Lee Hiatt
Hetty
Zell Callen
Marie
John Gallen
Albert Woodcock
Tama
Iowa
Ray
van Lemaster
John Callen
Harry Robinson
E. C. DeJong
Rex Brown
Shenandoah
Orrin Callen
Stella Brown
John
Fire destroys Olin Swalm farm dwelling
Hot dry wind and no rain left Unionville at risk as the Olin Swalm farm home two miles east burned to the ground Wednesday night around eight. The family had left home to neighbors to discuss breaking when the fire started. Only a small amount of insurance covered the house and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
W. B. Irelan
Duker
Ireland
M. E
F. H. Buckmaster
Sarah Arnold
Effie West
Darlene Underwood
Ett Singley
Moulton
Dorotha Dukes
H. L. Dukes
Davenport
Moline
Chicago
J. F. Albert
Moravia
Edna Dukes
Lewis Hanes
la Vaughn
Blakesburg
Sarah Hanes
Mia
Jennie Hiatt
Beulah
E. A. Powers
Ruth Crawley
J. H. Motes
Centerville
Frank Harrison
Vern Ahrens
Dumont
Town
Rex Clark
Ottumwa
C. E. Clark
Jess Harper
Joe Hopkins
O. A. Tweedy
Amy Ellis
Beulah Law
Rachel
Mra
John Ellis
Richland
Otie Tweedy
Rosamary
Victor Weldon
G. N. Garrett
Centeville
Lily Koehler
Montgormey
Roy Wilcox
Mary Wilcox
Faith Hanes
Misa Eding McGrew
C. E. McGrew
Norman Hanes
Floyd Wood
P. E
H. R. Scott
Selda Dyer
Kansas City
Nora Scott
Minor Scott
Local Centerville Social Roundup Gathers Names and Visits
Mrs. Leon Burns and Gertie Boyer spent Tuesday shopping with neighbors. Several visitors called on the Olin Foster and John Clark households during the week. Notable events include a July birthday at the Boyer home and a new baby announced at the Leo Thompson residence as relatives plus friends dropped by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Gertie Boyer
Olin Foster
J. W. Whicker
Velma
Centerville
Virginia Kanter
John Clark
Whicker
Obe Burns
Clyde Hough
Ab Hough
Betty Jean
Henry Foster
James Easter
Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Sone
Gerties Boyer
Leo Thompson
Velma Whicker
George Boyer
Paul Boyer
Harald Boyer
J. Whickerore
Ben Cox
Eugene
Charlie Boyer
Obe Burny
Lucille
Paul
Leon’ Burns
Eugene, Mra
R. J. Funkhouser
Helen Main
Mildred McCloud
Vera Kaater
Clifford Lovell
Virginia Baxter
Clasde Wren
Moravia Council Proceedings August 1981 in Iowa
Moravia Iowa town council met in regular session with Mayor W G Firkina and listed council members. Minutes from July 29 1931 were approved. Claims list includes H E Watts tractor hire Delph Ponce team work and repairs John P Veach tractor hire and park work several vendors for cement signs labor postage and telephone. League dues and marshal duties noted along with street work and other routine payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
W. G. Firkina
E. D. Kennedy
C. D. Jones
Fred Hiatt
J. W. Irwin
A. G Broshar
H. E. Watts
Delph Ponce
Ats
John PD
Veach
EY Donovan
John D
E “Turner & Son
Cement & Rew- OY
Pantec Cele
Moravia Union
Hall & Withington
A. G. Broshar
T. H. Philby
Iowa Municipalities League
Chas. Stockwell
Elvin Adams
Roy Underwood
Harold Hudgens
Roe Adams
Arthur Davis
Isbor
J. 2
Iconium Homecoming Sees Rain Boost Attendance
A wet weekend eased heat as Iconium held a homecoming with 800 total attendees for Sunday School, morning service, and basket dinner despite a lighter morning crowd. Rev. Matsler preached on Loyalty while several pastors and singers gave talks and numbers. Planning for Inter-Church field day follows August 24 with widespread invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Ia
Ned Argo
Harry Brown
Leo Beaty Jamilia
Beulah Dicks
Centerville
Dr. Harris
J. E. Dicka
Leroy
Harold
Argo
Clyde Dicks
John McAninch
D. F. Hiner
Bert Nash
Oskaloosa
Donald Nash
Artie Scott
Iconium
Matsler
B. G. Hunkina
W. G. Lagle
M. G. Hall
L. H. Lanning
Altide
Evans
Seath
ey.Saybady
Scouts Hold Public Meeting With Talks By Officers
The Boy Scouts held a public meeting last Thursday evening with talks by scout officers George Milani Bert Apgar and M G Viol. Seventeen scouts earned second class badges and two earned tender badges during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
George Milani
Bert Apgar
M. G. Viol
Local Social Roundup From Centerville Area
Friday and Saturday visits mix with farm work as Centerville residents report calling on neighbors and aiding harvest. Wm Wales and family appear at multiple homes, with neighbors visiting, helping with threshing, and attending a band concert in Corydon.
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Roy Wilcox
Doyle
Drakenville
B.C. Hate
F. E. Boyer
Clifford
Marjorie
Frederick Koehler
Osa Wood
Jas. Wood
David Caylor
Lee
Corydon
Fat Rogan
Floyd Wood
Threshing Busy at Main Station Field
Main Station residents are threshing while light showers ease fieldwork. Social updates note visits among Gladfelter, Luse, McDanel, and Townsends families. A site report mentions Jack Luse's surgery by Dr Howell and a new baby announced for Claude Wren's family. Des Moines and Rockford trips are listed among Sunday gatherings.
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Kenneth Gladfelder
Gertie Boyer
Mabel
Darlene Gladfelder
Gladya Townsend
Celia McDanel
Daphne McDanel
Ruby McDanel
Frank Ewing
Glen Suffieoo
Jack Luse
Howell
Ottumwa
Bert Luse
Cay
Cody Luse
Gusa Lune
Robert Luse
Josh ‘Turner
Rev
Zerbe
Willie “McDansl
Lloyd Luge
Maxine Gladfelder
Versil Kastor
Trenton Gladfelder
Velma Whicker
Guse Pfannebecker
Rockford, Ill
Raymond Veach
Rosenell Main
Des Moinex
Harry Wailea
Frank Gladfelder
Harry Woodward
Frank Boyer
Willie
Lyndon McBanel
Shirley Townsend
Glen Sufficoct
Jconlum
Clyde
Frank Cladfelder
Virginia Kester
Claude Wren
Howard Teater
North Bend
Earl Main
Ryman McDanes
Gossip and Visits Around Hedge College and Neighbors
Hedge College residents share a quiet Sunday with visits from Gus Luse family and Charley Jones. E P Wilson, Nate Wilson, Fern Wright stop by. Dorothy Davis, Dick Wilson, Vane Jones, May Luse, Grace Morrisey, Ruby Cloyed appear in small social notes. Otha DuVall clan visit Newtown Missouri, John L Johnson family join BF Wilson. Article notes President Harding died eight years ago last Sunday.
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Gus Luse
Gerald
Charley Jones
E. P. Wilson
Nate Wilson
Fern Wright
Dorothy Davis
Dick Wilson
Vane Jones
May Luse
Grace Morrisey
Ruby
Missouri
John L. Johnson
BF. Wilson
Unionville Area Social Notes Bright with Visitors
Unionville and surrounding area sees a busy run of visits, harvest helpers, and social calls. Calvin and Lavern Rumley visited grandparents, while Emma Ray and Mae Rumsey hosted callers. Moravia events drew many locals, and a funeral for Robert Milleman was held in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euseé
Glen Fowler
Cenrtervilla
Calvin
Lavern Ruamley
Ed. Rumley
Cheater Sanders
Roy Sharp
Robert Glasgow
Mary Lou
Mary Fowler
Will Moffat
Floyd
George Clancy
Hier
John Tucker
Moravia
Alvin
Udell
Edd Rumley
Art Katen
Harry Rumsey
Pearl Rumley
Josie Katen
Mae Rumsey
Emma Ray Wasan
Jennie Hiatt
A. D. Powers
Earl Foster
Coral
Earnest
Harry Ramsey
Lavern
Bonnie Lee
Union+ vie
Tom Hiatt
Gus Hiatt
Conor Sanders
Centerville
Unionville
Harry Rumley
Lester Brain
Emma Ray
Sam Kingery Wul
Erandaan
Robert Milleman
Mra. Millerton
Gasoline Standards Law Proves Effective Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines reports that about 85 percent of 103 gasoline samples tested under the new standards conformed fully, while 10 percent were slightly defective and 6 percent deficient. Department chemists, including two in laboratories and one with a traveling unit, sample gasoline with dairy inspectors. Officials urge cooperation and offer copies of the law and rules to fuel firms, noting the statute protects consumers and promotes fair competition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa Department of Agriculture
EBU
Redfarn
Chemiat
M.G. ‘Thornburg
Iaw
Local Social Visits and Remarks from Fairview
Fairview residents report visits and social calls among neighbors. Mrs Della Robb and Mrs Mamie Caster spent Tuesday with Mrs Mets de Fischer. Dorothy Rhee visited Marjorie Drake on Thursday. Elvin Stocker and Marshal Drake made a business trip to Moravia. G W Irelan and daughters Clara and Mettis called Wednesday, Nellie Drake and daughters Marjorie and Waunota called Tuesday afternoon, Sylvia Mart visited Friday evening. A saying notes that one cannot rely on a mature hen for eggs next winter.
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Della Robb
Mamie Caster
Mets de Fistcher
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