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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
3
Misses Jessie and Delma Heavilin visited last week with Mae and Lena Evans. Mr and Mrs Chas Laws have moved back to Moravia and now reside in the R W Winslet property south of the poultry house.
Mr and Mrs E D Kennedy and friends return from Chicago trip. A B Jordan spent weekend at lakes in northern Town. W J DuVall came back from Wyoming visit with son. Rev and Mrs O J Fix and children concluded two week vacation in Kramer Nebraska visiting relatives and friends. Lulu Clark visited the Easter home then at H R Gilliland's visiting her mother. Betty Bishop hosted a Moravia girls chapter meeting led by Beulah Bishop with a Burma relief letter read from Hion. Special piano and vocal program numbers performed by local girls.
A sprawling list of residents and visitors to Moravia and nearby towns over the past week. Names include Miss Mabel Harn, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sharp, Roy Callen, Bill Wakefield, Virginia Burns, Gladys McCrory, W. Hancock, Hiorton Potts, F. D. Caylor, D. K. Orelup, Fontelle Selby, Tom Hall, Mrs. Ralph Hall, Mildred Chambers, Pearl Chambers, J. S. McCord, John Edwards, Mrs. Mary Edwards, E. L. Hilliard, G. A. Vande Lynes, Joe Linn, J. D. Minnis, Chas. Laws, Gee Laws, Roy Vanderpool, Ned McCauley, and a Main family fishing party on Chariton river.
Classified notes list farm loan terms by Hest terms avail able and Chet Broshar, multiple sale items including uttermilk barrels, poultry house, a Ford 1 ton truck, two room house for rent near Morlavia Iowa, light housekeeping room for school girls, Duchess apples for sale, corn for sale by Earl Brain, a Ford Coupe for sale with extra tire, barn room for rent with improvements, and J P McCautey inviting next school year requests, all with contact names and locations where given.
The Moravia Oil Company under H W Reich R N McDonough and Ted Oehler is erecting two storage tanks on the Milwaukee right of way with a capacity of 30000 gallons to support rising oil business. Previously they leased Collins Co tanks on the same right of way.
Frank Smith long known as a troublesome figure in Unionville Indiana died of a brain hemorrhage at Ft Madison penitentiary Tuesday of last week. Convicted in 1916 for shooting Alice Gerlach on May 9 1916 as she untied a horse he died in prison but had been a model inmate active in religious work and prison Sunday School leadership. Remains returned to Unionville for Methodist Church funeral services conducted by Rev Munster.
Alexander Hamilton Argo born July 1 1851 in Pickaway County Ohio died August 4 1926 in Cincinnati. He lived most of his life in Appanoose and Monroe counties moved to Missouri briefly then married Alice Streepy in 1876. Survived by two sons Dean and Frank two brothers seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at M E Church Iconium with Rev R C Rowe, burial in the old home cemetery.
Editors urge steady news submissions from correspondents across communities. Several local names are noted visiting relatives or traveling, including Miss Stella Albright, Paul Day, Mrs Forney, and Mrs Francia Reich, with trips to Ottumwa Oskaloosa Mystic Farmington and Moravia, ending with plans to return midweek.
A piano recital at the M. E. Church by Doria Raymond Cora Clara McAlister and Virginia Berry showcased a robust program of piano solos readings and duets under Mrs. B. G. Schaeffer. The event delighted attendees with Chopin Sinding and Brahms pieces among others.
Centerville reports Hal Waughop and Henry Pride have seized ownership of the B and T tire and vulcanizing shop on Haynes Avenue. Waughop brings extensive experience and is expected to provide excellent service, with Moravia friends wishing the new partnership success.
Moravia young married people class won a contest held by Albia class. On Tuesday evening Albia invited Moravia to their church for a fine program and refreshments. Teachers were Mrs Zell Callen and Mr Louis Tras uelt.
Local dealers for school books announce support for the opening of the school year. They pledge to assist the board of education faculty parents and pupils and to avoid mistakes while requiring cash for all books. Smith Drug Co.
The Callen Reunion will be held Thursday August 26 at Tourists Park in Albis. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Otis Winkelman in Ottumwa on August 4 and passed away August 8. Blakesburg friends extend sympathy to the Winkelmans in their loss.
The Hiatt Reunion will be held at the N J Main Grove one half mile south of Moravia on Sunday September 6 1926. All eligible are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Iva Glover and daughter of Hlakesburg Mrs Mary Roberta and Miss Madge Hough were Sunday guests at the A C Dowd home.
Miss Marguerite Ullrich of Chicago visits at the home of her friend Mrs D E Bishop.
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