Moravia Area Social Roundup Sees Many Visitors Ill and Travel
Local notes describe numerous visitors to Moravia and nearby towns including Miss Cynthia Taylor of Des Moines visiting with her father J. J. Taylor, Miss Stella Albright and Lelia Day in Ottumwa, and Frank Selby back in town after illness. Residents report illness recoveries, weekend trips to Ottumwa, Des Moines, and Chicago, plus travels to Unionville and Kirksville. Community relations include Mazonic lodge third degree in Moravia and funeral attendance for R. B. Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Duvall
M. B. Tisue
Laws
Villiaca
Town
Frank Lise
Mystic
Moravia
Stella Albright
Lelia Day
Ottumwa
G. D. Lynch
Beesigter
Kirksville
O. J.T. and Edlen Hiatt
Hiatteville
Allen Hiatt
Misa Margaret McDonald
Albia
Deloris Main
E. D. Lawrence
Unionville
Cynthia Taylor
Des Moines
J. J. Taylor
Bert Kirk
Near Bunch
Frank Smith
Centerville
Florence Wilson
Harry McCrory
J. F. Albert
Glen Cowell
Moulton
B. G. Hankine
Hedrick
Lyle Beery
Jamaly
Thomas Visit to Pyroil Factory and Local Town Sights
Mr and Mrs C L Thomas traveled to lacrosse Wisconsin on business with Mr Thomas the local distributor. They toured town sights including the Underground Niagara at Decorah. Also noted are Gamble August Sale price cuts on motor oil batteries radio tubes paints and varnish. Ira Reed and daughter Margaret White Pigeon Michigan visited Rev Boston enroute to Kansas. Reed a fruit grower expects about 40 tons of grapes sold this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Thomas
laCrosse
Wisc
Thomas
Ernette
Niagara
Decorah
Gamble
Mia
Ira Reed
Margaret
White Pigeon
Michigan
Boston
Anybody's Race In Moravian Kittenball League
In Moravian kittenball, Reed's team drops two and wins one, moving half a game ahead of Orelup and a full game ahead of Beery. Week scores show Reed 8 Beery 4 Orelup 13 Reed 12 Beery 13 Reed 6. Scheduled games span August 23 to August 31 with Orelup facing Reed and Beery, and players urged to arrive early to finish before dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Orelup
Beery
weeLsPe
Typhoid Claims Two Victims In Family
Mrs Bink Mardy and her sons from Albia were in Moravia after attending the funeral of Virginia Rogers in Moulton. Virginia and another sister and brother fell ill with typhoid fever. a different brother was buried earlier. The Rogers family, formerly of Moulton, now of Sewell, faces serious illness within one family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bink Mardy
Albia
Moravia
Moulton
Virginia Rogers
Virginia
Frank Rogers
Sewell
Co-Op Shipments Freight Cattle and Hogs to St. Louis
A Co-Op shipment delivered one load of cattle and hogs to the St. Louis market Monday night. The move reflects ongoing trade activity in regional livestock channels and highlights market demand in the St. Louis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
One Hundred Seventy At Main Family Reunion
The annual Main reunion was held at the N. J. Main grove south of Moravia on Sunday August 12 1934 with 170 attendees. A noon dinner featured Eddie Main coffee and lemonade. Afternoon entertainment included music readings and songs. Officers elected for the coming year are Lyman C Main president Frank Main vice president Sybil Argo secretary Stella Carter treasurer Mildred McCloud program chair. The 1936 reunion is planned for the same site on the second Sunday in August. Several Main family members and spouses attended, listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Main Grove
Moravia
Eddie Main
Tommy Main
Eloiis Martin
Bonita
Eloise Martin
Reading
Rosalie Beaty
Booita. Martin
Lyman C. Main
Frank Main
Sybil Argo
Stella Carter
Mildred McCloud
Juanita Smith
Lyman
Main
C. N. Main
Mire
M. P. Mein
Lew C. Main
Dave Hiner
N. J. Main
F. H. Coulson
Joe Main
Ralph Jennings
Joan
Horton Potts
Ray McCloud
Joe Martin
R. J.punkhouser
Russell
John
Harold Argo
Berle Beaty
Paul] Locke
Ross Beaty
Johnie
W. 5
Kelney
John McAninch
George Hiner
Wenril Coulson
Floyd Dyken
Bart Rinehart
Forest Main
BH. James
Maud Smith
Frieda Main
Bud Waughop
Mazine
Mra
C. O. Jonas
Mother of Mrs. J. B. Sneed Died at Moulton, Sunday
Mrs. R. B. Carson widow of Civil War veteran G A B post died at her Moulton home Sunday afternoon at 2 00 after a lingering illness She was born in Green County Penn April 26 1852 aged 82 years 3 months 2 days She married R B Carson December 28 1872 and had five children two sons Craig and George of Moulton and a daughter Mrs J B Sneed of Moravia survive Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday at 2 00 conducted by pastor Dr Mott R Sawyers of Centerville She lived most of her life in Moulton actively engaged in church and community work a Presbyterian member and also belonged to P E O and the Order of Eastern Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Guy R. Carson
Des Moines
R. B. Carson
Craig
George
J. B. Sneed
Moravia
Mott R. Sawyers
Centerville
Carson
Presbyterian Church of
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Order of Eastern Stars
Wilsons Meet at Leonard Wilson Home for Reunion
The annual Wilson reunion gathered 91 members on Sunday at Leonard T. Wilson’s home near Iconium. The day featured visiting, a bounteous noon dinner under leafless trees, an afternoon business meeting, and musical solos. Officers elected were president John Johnson and secretary Ruth Johnson. next reunion planned at John Johnson’s home in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Leonard T. Wilson
Iconium
Mardeena Wilson
John W. Johnson
Loren Walters
John Johnson
Ruth Johnson
J. G. Wilson
Lucille Termine
Woodburn
Nell Rousseau
Dorothy
Howard Wilson
Spencer
Leland Felt
Dorothy Longmire
Sigourney
Cherae
Delmar Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Zell Wilson
Carl Cloved
7. C. Callen
Ing Miller
Alma Keomar
Ruby Whitehead
Loran
iDwight Kaster
Moravia
F. P. Hawk
Elvie Hawk
Harald
Paul Milfer
Des Moines
Held Annual Lockman Reunion at Fred Callen's
The annual Lockman reunion was held at the Fred Callen home near Moravis on Sunday August 12 1934 with 72 attendees. A noon picnic followed by short programs featured music and election of officers for the coming year.
Leo Kaster To Direct Moravia Band in Two Concerts
Leo Kaster will direct the Moravia Public School band in their second Saturday evening concert. Dale Caria is on a two week vacation, leaving Kaster in charge for the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kaster
Moravia
Dale Caria
Appanoose Young Republicans to Meet in Center Ville
John L. Dillon, county Young Republican chairman, announces a meeting of Appanoose County Young Republicans in the Court Room at Centerville at 7:00 PM on Monday August 27. The goal is to perfect the organization and plan the campaign with strong participation from all precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Dillon
Appanoose County
Young Republican League
Apparoone County
Centerville
I Precineta
Fred Hiatt Wins Moravia Independent School Coal Contract
Fred Hiatt of Moravia was the successful bidder for the Moravia Independent School coal contract for this year at $2.50 per ton delivered. The price is 20 cents per ton less than last year. The contractor will furnish coal to Fairlawn Clarke or Columbus. Letting held Monday evening with five bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hiatt
Moravia
Auewseful
Moravia Independent School Coal
Fairlawn
Clarke
Columbus
Name Officers for M. E. Sunday School
The Methods at Sunday School named officers for the new conference year last Sunday. They include Superintendent Layle Beery, Assistant Superintendent T R Gardner, Secretary Altice Cox, Assistant Norma Lee Firkina, Treasurer J H Schreiner, Benevolence Treasurer Ruth Hammond, Librarian Sadie Palmer, Assistant Librarian Phylis Creech, Pianist Grace Luse, Assistant Pianist Jean Shirley Albert, Chorister Beulah Blahop, Superintendent Primary Dept Grace Veach, Assistant Superintendent Primary Dept Gael Broshar, Superintendent Cradia Roll Margaret Beery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layle Beery
Ass’t
Beulah Blahop
Sup't
Grace Veach
Aaa't
Gael Broshar
Cradia Roll
Margaret Beery
Rev Lagle Ends Three Week Revival Series
Rev W G Lagle returns home to Moravia after completing a three week revival at Bethel church near Troy in Van Buren county. He reports very good success and plans another series of meetings in the same locality soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lagle
Moravia
Bethel Church
Troy
van Buren County
Lagle
More relatives share ice cream at Gene Boyer home
About thirty More family members gathered at the Gene Boyer home north of Unionville Tuesday evening to make and eat ice cream. The event featured a great abundance of ice cream and a delightful evening was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Boyer
Unionville
1935 Iowa State Fair Opens With Record Hope
Des Moines August 22 Iowa's annual State Fair and Exposition opened with brighter prospects than in five years. Entries in several departments ran about fifty percent ahead of last year as the 870 acre fair began. Preparation days run Wednesday and Thursday with the 4 H livestock judging contest starting Thursday morning. Friday features the first major day with free admission for all children under a charge and the national circuit opening. Veterans Day events are planned for Saturday with Legion and racing events continuing over the weekend and a top prize pool above ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Esca
National Circuit
Net Generes
Satuday, Wit
4M PRESIDENT Teinko of 2 mips one neonbilie of aeventy people simply apying
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Missionary Society Christmas Picnic at Blumenstock Home
Women from the Methodist church Missionary societies held a Christmas themed meeting at Mrs. Fred Blumenstock’s home to raise funds and collect toys for the needy both abroad and locally. Guests included Mrs. Dr. Hickman and daughter Hallien and Mrs. Shanks of Genterville. A picnic dinner followed with prayers, carols, and talks about Christmas choices. decor featured a white rose, rainbow lights, and a candle centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Foreign and Home’ Missionary Societies of the
Méthodiat Church
Fred Blumenstock
Thors
Esthers
Dr. Hickman
Hallien
Shanks
Genterville
D. E. Bishop
Alma Keemer
Alten Boller
Bev Ish Bishop
Betty Bishop
Madge Duvall
Dinner guests at Lockmans home for Tuesday supper
At the home of Mr and Mrs Jep Lockman five guests attended dinner Tuesday apart August 34. Present were Mrs C A Van Dorin Mrs W C Hindman Mrs Flora Jones Mrs Russell Hindman and her son Jackie. The afternoon was spent visiting and eating ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jep Lockman
C. A. van Dorin
W. C. Hindman
Flora Jones
Russell Hindman
Jackie
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mary Platte
A Sunday birthday surprise honored Mary Platte with a gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Irwin and daughter Shirley, Mr. Flaxton of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Foster of Mystic, Mr. and Mrs. Othe Hiatt and daughters Volda Phyllis Lois Jean and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Main LaFawn and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt and daughters Betty and Marilyn, and the honored guest. The party featured well-filled baskets and a day of visiting, with guests expressing hope to see her again on her next birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Platte
Ray Irwin
Shirley
Flaxton
Des Moines
Clem Foster
Mystic
Mra
Othe Hiatt
Vol-_ da
Phyllis
Lois Jean
Mildred
Lewis Main
LaFawn
Mary Lou
Lee Hiatt
Betty
Marilyn
Roberts Family Twelfth Reunion Held at Wildwood Park
The Baerts family held its 12th annual reunion Sunday at Wildwood Park in Ottumba with about sixty attenders. A short informal program followed a noon dinner, featuring a business meeting and news from absent members. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hfsom, Carl, Dorald Kastar, Mr and Mrs Hilbert Roberts, and others. next reunion planned for Wildwood Park on the second Sunday in August 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baerts
Wildwood Park
Ottumba
Noork
Thoné
Aid
W. C
Carl
Dorald Kastar
Hilbert Roberts
Tillmont
Madge” Hough
Nahey Roberts
Wird
Gay
Roberts En Fants
Milaeéd
Doro
Vin
Wildwood ‘Park
Firkins Reunion Draws Cedar Rapids Attendee
W G Firkins attended the Firkins family reunion in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, the oldest member present. The gathering highlighted family ties and long memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Firkins
Cedar Raphis
Firkins
Boyer’s Held 7th Annual Reunion Near Centerville
The thirty-seventh Boyer reunion was held at the P. A. Boyer grove seven miles north of Centerville on Tuesday August 14 with 188 members present. Afternoon visiting and games preceded an interesting program. Officers elected included W. Boyer as president Ire Boyer vice president Mia Hertha Moffitt secretary treasurer Robert Foster Velma Gladfelder Irene Moffit on the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Boyer
Centerville
Wan
Wei
Sa Fallown
W. Boyer
Ire Boyer
Mia
Hertha Moffitt
Robert Foster
Classified wanted and rental notices brief from Chariton Iowa
Classified items seek horses of any age with flesh and provide contact John Mc Gee Chariton Iowa Rt 4 or union offices. Live poultry wanted by phone 2112. Rent stall and barn space. Farm products for rent and stelia releh 7) shown in faulty text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGee
Chariton
Iowa
Rt 4
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