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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
4
Unionville area residents report numerous visits and trips with relatives from Council Bluffs Des Moines and Centerville. Travels include Century of Progress attendees in Chicago and extended trips to Illinois and Colorado.
In the District Court of Town Appanoose County for October Term 1934 Nellie Beer files against Olive Paris and multiple Anders and Thomas spouses seeking $260 plus interest costs and attorney fees on a 1924 note, plus foreclosure of a mortgage on Lot 7 and Block 2 Highview Addition Centerville. A receiver may be appointed. appearance required by October term. attorney Harry S Greenleaf. Aug 0 16 28 20
The report lists local families at reunions Sunday in Centerville park. Attendees include Coulson, Luse, Simmons, Callen, Hiatt, Espy, McDanet, Cline, Cullen, Walter, Wilson, Beaty, and others visiting relatives in Centerville and nearby homes in Ogden and Detroit.
Vera Selman returns home after a week with Aunt Mrs. Roy Vance near Eddyville. Moravia visits include Edwin Robinson and family at a Sunday reunion and the Boardman home hosts. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. O. Miller, receive news of the death of their California nephew Reese Whitlock, 16. Garry Kosman buys Clarkson Turner's cattle in recent week.
Blue Front hosts Mr and Mrs Jeff Patrick were Bo jTavia callers last Friday. Mr and Mrs Homer Hamiltons visited Casal Hamilton home Thursday. Roscoe Pennington delivered lambs for Ben Williams, Ben Jones and John Van Zante. Marve Lockmans attended the Robinson reunion Sunday. John Van Zante and Harry Woodward shared Sunday afternoon at F P Hamilton’s. Wanda Jones hosted several girls Friday. Alic Maing spent Sunday with Mia, John Plants and Leslie. Fred Callens spent Saturday at Marve Lockman home. Raymond Willis and family stayed with Ben Williams all week. Mrs Hen Williams was a Moravia batter Monday. John Van Zontes were Albia callers Saturday.
Roy Maneor and wife visited the Maneor home in Foster while George Shaw and wife hosted relatives. Inez Williams and daughter visited Albia. Bill Giltner and family spent Sunday with George Shaw. Mel Peck and daughter Adisa along with Gertrude Schoech of Blakesburg visited the Curg Meoy home. George Draper and daughter were in Albia Saturday. Ralph Boon and family and Dr. Harry Cloyed and wife spent time with kin in Ottumwa. Cary McCoy and family attended the Abernathy reunion in Ottumwa on August 12. Wilma Boardman stayed with grandparents Wm. Bivin and wife in McTovin. Vera Selman returned home after visiting Mrs. Roy Vanes near Eddyville.
The Hilton Epworth League schedules an ice cream social at the Hilton Grange hall on August 81 with all invited. Nearby social notes include Miss Lucile Dodge of Albia visiting Miss Jane Hilton and several family visits across Winterset Ot tawa Ollie and Albia.
Mrs Charley Johnson and daughter Ruby of Moravia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse and family while Mrs Johnson recovers from an arm injury.
On August 13 1934 the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed Frank Swaith administrator with will annexed of the estate of Elizabeth J Baldwin All debtors must pay and creditors present claims authenticated to the court for allowance Attorney Annevad s Fee Milan Aug 16 23
The report states most corn-hog contracts in Washington have been paid, with more than 20 percent of first adjustment payments already issued. An estimated 130 million dollars in installments is expected to reach farmers by August end. Special national surveys on feed and livestock will tally supplies, and county compliance checks on hog contracts proceed to August 23 under state supervision.
The 1000 mile shelter belt from the Canadian border to Texas aims to curb soil erosion and drought. Strips seven rods wide run north south with shrub edge belts and cross belts to reduce wind, hold snow, and boost wildlife food quickly. Experts note wind reduction and water conservation, with long term benefits for wildlife as trees mature in 25 to 60 years.
Details of constructing corn cutting sleds are available from the Extension Service in Ames. Due to grain and corn binder shortages, many sleds will operate in southern Iowa to harvest drought damaged corn. A blue print was prepared by M A Sharp of the Agricultural Engineering Department at Iowa State College.
A lighthearted column from a small town Iowa paper previews school start and band plans led by Leo Kaster. It mixes satire about education and farming with local jokes, mentions a vacation, the World's Fair, and memories of the Tall Corn region.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlylse Long left Thursday for Missouri to visit relatives. Richard Elswick of Albis spent Thursday with his cousin Junior Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Smith and Pearl Eugene visited the M. G. Smith home near Walnut City. John Ullem finished filling his silo Saturday. Mrs. Viola Garrison and baby of Centerville are visiting Mrs. Cecil Parcel. Mr. and Mrs. John Ullem and Bessie Donovan spent Sunday at the Will Hicks home in Moravia. James Long and family spent Sunday at the D. W. Hayes home at Hayesville. Orin Davis cut corn for Jean Smith Monday. Rev. H. A. Smith and family were guests at W. T. Smith Tuesday evening. Mrs. Addy Harrison of Unionville spent several days with her sister, Erma Loveil.
Whicker celebrated his twenty first birthday at the J W Whicker home with outdoor games ice cream cake and a song before the birthday candles. Guests included many local neighbors and family members with Mrs J W Whicker hosting and cakes by several bakers.
The Iowa Fish and Game Commission advised Secretary of Agriculture Wallace on migratory waterfowl shooting days for Iowa this fall. The proposal runs October 10 to November 18 with five consecutive shooting days weekly, Mondays and Tuesdays closed, totaling thirty open days. Final approval rests with the federal secretary of agriculture after state recommendations.
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