Moravia Notes On Local Visitors And Events
A roundup of social visits and travel across Moravia and nearby towns includes Chester Broshar in Centerville, Gladys Reich in Albia, Helen McCrory visiting Washington, John Temple in Centerville, Kathleen Black in Moulton, and many others. Attendees travel between Centerville, Ottumwa, Ott, Des Moines, and Des Moines area towns. a public sale at Sharp Homestead near Moravia is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Centerville
Gladys Reich
Albia
Helen McCrory
Washington
Iowa
John Temple
Kathleen Black
Moulton
William Carl Bivin
Allen T. Boller
Nevada
Moravia
W. F. Hornet
Mary Keemer
John Wineler
John Rice
J. W. Halden
J. G. Lockman
A. C. van Dorin
B.S. Staley
Harry Cleeray
Ottumwa
Brisindine
Dwight Main
Mt Ayr
F. M. Main
Sharp
Bill Owler
Clarence Cropper
Waterloo
Mra. W. A. Johnson
Annual Main Homecoming Held at Rinehart Farm
The Annual Main Homecoming took place Sunday August 10 at the Rinehart farm two miles south of Teoninra. About 150 attendees shared a large prepared dinner with lemonade and hospitality from the grounds committee led by L. Main. Officers for next year include President Frank Main, Treasurer N. J. Main, and Secretary Nellie Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Teoninra
Er. L. Main
Hose
Joe Main
Hershel
Frances
Dwight Main
H. Funkhouser
Mt. Ayr
Towa
Lyman Main
Frank Main
N. J. Main
Nellie Gladfelder
L. Main
Horton Potts
Harvey Main
N. J. Main Grove
Moravia
Tragedy of Long Ago Ends in Self Buried Scheme
A Nashville item from March 1830 relates a fatal moral tale. A man sent a coffin to a young woman, she fainted, and he later died of consumption after the deed. He was buried in the same coffin he had arranged for her. The account reflects sensational moralizing of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Whig and Banner
Stickler for Fairness Ends With Kiss After Experiment
A man and a woman argued over whether kissing a girl could be done without her consent. They settled the dispute with a brief experiment. He won and kissed the girl ardently for several moments before releasing her, prompting a sharp quip from the girl about timing.
Willy the Clerk Becomes Warner & Co in Small Town Romance
Lelia Maddox, who runs her household via daily telephone orders from Willy the clerk, falls for him after a prescription delivery and a whirlwind of mistaken identities. The couple reveal their true names, Willy becoming Willian Warner, and vow to marry, despite the town’s gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Maddox
Maddox
Bradley Road
Tella
Cone
Lella
Leila
Homsehold
Bir
Blore
Slide
Utd
Milas Maddox
Lelia
Aha
White's
Mina Maddox
Willy
Alle
Nersele
Warner & Co
Tle
Willan Warner
Fragmentary Quote Refutes Work Saying Half-Done
The readable fragments imply a proverb about thinking first and doing half the work. No clear person, place, or date is identified, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Delighful Ottumwa Music Recital At Mrs Nowels Home
A morning recital was held Tuesday August 12 at nine oclock by pupils of Mrs B G Schaefer in Ottumwa. Each performer presented a memorized set of three or four pieces with songs and readings between numbers. Madge Hough oversaw games at the end and refreshments were served by Harriet Lee Main and Jacqueline Wisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nowels
Mra
B. G. Schaefer
Ottumwa
Madge Hough
Harriet Lee Main
Jacqueline Wisler
Noorden Sl
Roberts Reunion Elects Officers at Albia Park
The Roberts Annual Reunion gathered at Albia's tourist park last Sunday with 82 attendees. Officers elected for the coming year are Emmet Roberts of Drakenville as President, Mrs. Fred Tillmont as Vice President, Mrs. Tom Hamilton as Secy Treasure, all of Drakesville. Next year's reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at Lathan Park in Ottumwa. Attendees from Moravia and vicinity included A. C. Dowd and family, Clarence Dowd and family, Will Donohow and family, Mrs. Tillmont, Madge Hough, Mary Louise Blumenstock, Mary Roberts, Will Gardner and son, Marvin, W. C. Bivin and son Carl, Chester Sanders and son, Royce Nelson, Guy Roberts and family, and William Hall visiting from Upland, California. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Miltenberger and children of Marshalltown were guests at the J. F. Albert home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Stone
Oskaloosa
Iowa
John Law
Moravia
Law
W. A. Teague
George
Tennett
Ottumwa
Lloyd McCrory
Roe McCrory
Harley Matherly
Merle
Mabel
Des Moines
Laura Matherly
Union
J. D. Ball
Bentinel
Crook
Gamble
Centerville
Clara Selby
Mira
Jas.j. Wright
Earl Boardman
Near Brompton
Nebraska
Colorado
Milas Gertrude Brain
Washington, D. C
Annie Hotchkiss
Leonard
Monessen
Robert. Brain
Frosberg
Albert Brain
Sim Brain
Mystle
Minnie Hicks
Jane Bishop
Mary Hiatt
Bertha
Unionville
Town
H. H. Pabst
Misa’ Hicks
Mesdames Bishop
Hiatt
Pabst
Roberts
Ot Albia
Emmet Roberts
Drakenville
Fred Tillmont
Tom Hamilton
Sec
Drakesville
Lathan Park
A. C. Dowd
Clarence Dowd
Will Donohow
Madge Hough
Mary Louise Blumenstock
Mary Roberts
Will Gardner
Marvin
W. C. Bivin
Carl
Chester Sanders
Royce Nelson
Guy Roberts
William Hall
Upland
California
Reunion Notices
Notice summary of two family reunions. The Wilson reunion meets at R C Wilson home on Sunday August 7 with Edrie Callen as secretary. The 6th Annual Kincade reunion takes place two miles south of Iconium on Sunday August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Miller Reunion to be Held at Albia City Park
Notice announces the Annual Miller Reunion at Albia City Park on Sunday August 17. Organizers urge attendees to bring family and enjoy a day of fellowship and remembrance at the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia City Park
Notice of Boyer Reunion and McDane Gathering
The Sard Annual Boyer Reunion is set for Tuesday April 19 1930 at the F A Boyer Grove. The McDane Reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday August, date unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sard
Boyer
F. A. Boyer
McDane
Centerville Park
Classified Ad: Baby Chicks and Batteries for Sale
Classified ads offer 100 000 baby chicks priced at 37 per 100 for Reds Rocks Wyandottes Orpingtons and 600 per 100 for White Brown Buff Leghorns with postage paid and delivery guaranteed. Also wanted radios and car batteries for charging at Dann Hayes on Roland Spencer place two and a half miles north of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Poultry Farms
Columbia
Missouri
Dann Hayes
Roland Spencer Place
Moravia
Lorene Tadlock 16th Birthday Party Held
Mrs Geeil Tadlock with sister Mis Osan Wond entertained many children on Wednesday afternoon August 5 in honor of Lorene Tadlock celebrating her 16th birthday. Ice cream and cake were served after an afternoon of fun with Irene Sharp Eleanor Leu Strunk Muriel Stevene Doris Foster Margaret Coltrain Freda Duane Wood Imogene Tadlock among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeil Tadlock
Mis
Osan Wond
Misa Lorene
Irene Sharp
Eleanor
Betty Leu Strunk
Muriel Stevene
Doris
Foster
Margaret Coltrain
Freda
Duane Wood
Imogene Tadlock
Lorene
Notice to Coal Dealers Moravia Iowa Bids Soon
The Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Moravia Iowa will accept sealed bids up to 7:00 p.m. August 1990 for 126 tons of No 1 Lump Coal to be delivered to the school building. 50 tons by October 15 1980 60 tons by January 1 1931 and 26 tons by February 1 1931. Bids must state source mine. Bond of 200 dollars required. Coal weighed on Moravia public scales. Board may accept or reject any bids. Chester Broshar Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Independent School District of
Moravia
Iowa
Towa
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Clarence Swaim
Ibis
Levi Swaim
R. W. Winsler
Roge Tuttle
Noorden Slevin
Virgil Hunt
Wisconsin
J. J. Ailem
Shaw
Jamen'town
N. D
Miles i Miller
Fulton
Itown
Genevieve Senseney
Ruth Smithburg
Chicago
John Smithburg
Ruthi
Nurses Training School
D. K. Orelup
Dean McCrory
Madison
Burlington
Don
Moravia P.Q
J. D. Minnes
Minneapolis
Minn
Marguerite Smith
Shrine Hospital
Shrine Organization
Los Angeles
Calif
Ught
Rancho la Brea
Los Angeles Museum
Hildegarde Howard
Bone
Piccadilly
Jon
Haddenham
England
Sir Henry Echlin
Bart
Henry
Briardale
Mandalay
Farmer Boy
J. W. Hughes
Ruby Douglas
Seppered
Edrie Callen
McDanes
Chet Broshur
J. H. McCauley
Jimmie Albert
TeLcen
Bank For Safety
Chet Broshar General Insurance
Pavley-Qukraineky Ballet
Movnes
International Ballet
LUX
Rinso Gaat Ron
LUX Powde Sanateee
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