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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
6
Readers praise the festive volume for its handsome bindings and vivid inside illustrations, noting the quality of the reading material remains engaging and suitable for holiday enjoyment.
A humorous note applauds a man who cannot pay a dun due to an avalanche of taxes and laws. He lists federal state and local taxes and many charitable demands, then laments government controls and social obligations driving him toward ruin and survival.
Hiattville notices recount visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. B Utterback, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller and family, Miss Ruth Scott, Mrs. A S Hiatt, and others. It mentions cattle brought home by F C Hiatt, and Irene Shoemaker returning with her teacher Miss Minta Cullen. Mrs. Clara Swank's stroke is noted as critical. An ad promotes a Moravia Union subscription and reflects on town ideas and Christmas greetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Johnson and family visited at George Howell home Sunday. Mrs. Tom McCrory shopped in Moravia Saturday afternoon. Mrs. A. E. Shull accompanied Mrs. Helen Ladlock to Centerville Monday. H. E. Glick and J. B. Callen delivered hogs to Moravia Saturday. Daughters shopped in Centerville last week. Emil Broshar is reported sick. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paxston were Sunday evening callers at Tom McCrory home. Delmar Glick hauled coal from Duff's mine Monday. Miss Helen McCloud attended Study Center in Centerville Saturday. Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 53. Mrs. Bernice Howard and son spent several days at Ralph Mericle home. Mrs. Dessie Atkinson spent Friday with Mrs. Roy Sweetman. Mrs. G. R. Boyer is improving after grippe and sore throat. Miss Bernice Main and Paul Long of Centerville attended church services and visited Russell Main home. Mrs. Wm. Espy spent Friday with brothers George and Frank Horstman and family at Dennis. Miss Rubye Eaton employed at C. H. Elgin law office visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eaton. Mrs. Pearl Hoyer and Mrs. Wm Espy spent Monday with Mrs. Callepehe and helped with butchering. There will be church services here Christmas day at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Also New Year’s day at same hours. You are welcome to attend.
An Adlerika promotion dominates the page with claims of rapid gas relief after long stomach issues. The surrounding column lists residents visiting families, social calls, and local births and visits, including Priebe and Clark families and a new baby girl born on December 9.
Local residents attended gatherings across Centerville on Saturday and Sunday. Clyde Dicks hosted Friday visitors while Earl Swift and Cap Dicks joined events in Otumwa. Kenneth Free and Doris Free visited Orville Calen, and Orville Caflen plus Turner family hosted relatives. Loy Free and Haver Free were also guests.
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