Hiattsville social notes recount visits and travel
Hiattsville residents share a busy period with relatives in Moravia and Des Moines. Numerous visits to family homes occur, including exchanges with the Tucker and Callen households, trips to Chicago for the Century of Progress, and attendance at church services with Eva Rose’s solo. A riding note covers a women’s club meeting, new members, a picnic plan, and an account of a trip to Sasabe and California. A rain spell crosses the area between Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Moravia
Rey
Ernest Johnson
J. M. Tucker
Mattie Coulson
Ottumwa
BR. S. Coulson
Arden Wilson
Delmar Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Lulu Burton
Rochester
Minn
Roy Scott
Ladies Aid
Pearl Scott
Joe Hinsey
California
W. Y. Callen
Hinsey
Opal Callen
Centerville
Bonita Lagle
Dowd's Pasture
Mary Firkins
Sasabe
Ariz
Tea California
Alga
Dorothea Darby
Wild Turkey Caper Spoils Surprise Fire Brings Family Near
In a Iowa homestead tale a Barnard family mocks a secret turkey trap. The boys surprise their mother with a large wild turkey, flames from the molasses vat threaten the spring house, and the family learns of the blaze just as Grandma arrives for a long awaited reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barnard
Thomas
Daniel
Dry Ridge
Joseph
Lucinda Barnard
Mr. Barnard
Phil
Ilne
Dan
Alice
Veretta
Mary
Nan
Isabelle
Burk and Jerry
Nancy
Mongues
Don
Grandma
Will
Lucinda
Wil
Lesson in Life and Work From An Old Letter
A dated verse urges youth to study, then marry. It counsels work in a trade while serving God, securing a home, order, and obedience to a master. Mentions John Main heading to town on May First, plans to raise corn oats and hay, and notes Elizabeth and Will are well with others informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volumen
Irum
John Main
Oain
Hay
Elizabeth
Will
Prairie letter from Salem with verses and notices
A letter to John and Sarah laments unsaved neighbors in Salem and urges watchful prayer while expressing faith and hopes for future converts. It includes a rhymed verse about the Lord, personal reflections on trials, and a request to improve grammar before signing off. Also noted are club and social notices from the Past Matrons Club and local residents with a business visit summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sarah
Salem
Satan
Jesus
Ant
Radio Stars at State Fair Feature Town Event
Famous radio stars will be featured on a one day program at this year's Town State Fair. Hiram Higsbes of the WLS Bary Dancy program will be among the performers. Two performances are scheduled Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening for fair visitors, supplementing the Exposition's usual educational and entertainment features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hiram Higsbes
WLS Bary Dancy
Sheriff Races at Fair Boosts Iowa Auto Meet Hype
Des Moines reports that Frank Sands of Orr Minnesota has entered the Iowa State Fair auto race meets on Friday August 26 and Friday September 1. The event highlights speed sensations with famed drivers Sig Hapgdahl Gu a Schrader Bud dy Calloway and other top national stars. Races are scheduled for the afternoon sessions at the fairgrounds track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Sands
Orr
Minnesota
Gporta
Eutriva G
Sig Hapgdahl
Gua Schrader
Buddy Calloway
For Sale or Exchange in the Country Home Romance
Sally, an art student turned lamp shade decorator, visits a rural listing near Malford. Doctor David Gage, a former intern, seeks a country house to start his practice. They consider an exchange linking Sally’s city brick home and David’s country house, leading to a plan to share both homes and a future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Humphrey
Sally
David Gage
Doctor Gage
Regi Catato
Alga
Utte Howse
Salty
Malford
David
2 Hospital
Stanil
Nayid
Theo
Baby
Local visitors and travel notes fill Moravia page
A crowded column lists Frank Swaim driving Mrs. Powell home from Albia and many residents visiting Albia Chicago Des Moines and Centerville. The piece notes travels to Rochester Perry and Mitchell, a Rochester visit for Mrs. Powell, a Corning address change, and a Cars to Kansas City Missouri trip with several families reporting medical and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shotch
Clara
Carl
Blakesburg
Mis
Luella Hudgens
S. B. Noland
Russell
Rodney
Des Moines
Moravia
Claude Hughes
R. R. Pennington
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Charles Enos Hiatt
Harold Burton
Carl Callen
Norman Firkin
Leon Ovhier
Osceola
Iowa
D. K. Orelup
Stella Carter
Birdie Mal
Joyce Nelson
Natling Lagle
Chas
Moin
Kansas City
C. N. Main
Jay Ohler
Oliver Irelan
Rochester
Minn
Ted Oehler
Ted
Dick Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Bert Moore
Burlington
Clarence Moore
Philadelphia
Penn
F. A. Reich
Pred Tarr
West of Town
Burton Tarr
Atlanta
M. A. Mortenson
Flo Halden
Conturville
Nelly Halden
Union
J. W. Halden
E. F. Wilson
F. W. Wright
Alton Boller
Annabeth Keemer
Cheree Dyphon
Walters
Lake Wapello
Roy Manin
W. G Firkins
Humbolt Beauty
J. F. Powell
Misa Tiulu Burton
Mra. Powell
Untor
D. J. Weatherly
5Th Street
Corning
Classified Ad: Piano Bargain and More for Sale
Classified ads show a player piano for 700 dollars with 2645 remaining on contract and instructions to contact Edgar O Netzon in Milwaukee for viewing. Also offers Whit ney crabs at 50 cents per bushel and apples with crabs at Blumenatocks. Stray cattle at Ray E Coltrain and a rental for a large downstairs room with outside entrance for schoolboys by Mrs Rollie McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar O. Netzon
Department of Accounts
Sheffield Avenue
Milwauke
Wisconsin
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Hiattsville
W. G. Bivin
Chicago
Cosches
Union Station
The
Milwaukee Road
Sovilla
Dorothy Wilson
Spencer, Iowa
N. G. Wilson
Mias
Mary Zerbe
J. F. Albert
By Jane Osborn
Meyers
Bradiante
Frank Swaim
Albia
H. E. Watts
C. C. Irelan
Robert Dunn
Darlene Sarchette
Redfield
C. D. Duvall
George Firkina
Charley Johnson
Hiattaville
Allen High
Birdie Main
A. J. Brown
Iconium
J. B. Sneed
Moulton
Bri
R.B. Carnon
Mra
J. H. Schreiner
Dale
Anna White
Albis
AN White
J. J. Hicks
G. C. Jones
Edward Nelson
Dorothy
Grandaone
Gene
Loren Petersen
Jows
Joyce Neleoh
Tham
Orelup
Fred Tarr
Beby
South Dakota
Piatto
Whitney Crabs
Walter Gideon
Ray E. Coltrain
Rollie McDonough
Chet Broshar
Colgate
Smith & Veach Drug Store
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