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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Della Robb Mamie Caster Mets de Fistcher

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Richland Clarion MT. Pleasant America Boyer Ridge W. HE. Donovan LL. A. Go A. D. Veach Hiatt Jones J. N. Funkehouser Jones Secon Kennedy Bertha Miller Wm. Wales Jas, Wood and Son Bennie Knight Wm. Wales and Sons D. L. Strunk Treasie King John William R. C. Hert Myre Fullerton Fred Blumer Claude Paria Stanford Doud Wm. Walesa Nancy Campbell Rosa Knight Mr. Eaves Iyn Stronk Hedge College Harding ENON A. C. Faber Lucy Flora Jones Smith-Giltner Dorin Watles Cy Jones Dire Bill Giltner Clelia Jones Albia R. §. Faber Mre van Dorin J. T Fairview Colgate Tooth Paste Colgate
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