26 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
1
The paper notes Moravia in Appanoose County Iowa with second class mail status under the 1879 act and identifies Finley McGrew as publisher.
In the Iowa District Court of Appanoose County January Term 1941 Carl Coates plaintiff vs Allen Coates defendant notice issued to Alice Coates that a case file exists in the court office with details to be served and acted upon according to law.
The Clerk of the District Court acts on a petition by Carl Coates seeking a divorce from Alice Coates and other equitable relief. The petition alleges cruel and inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff. Defendants must appear by January 2, 1941 term starting January 6, 1941 in Centerville Appanoose County Iowa, otherwise default and decree may be entered. VALENTINE VALENTINE 484 attorneys for plaintiff.
Elizabeth F Berry executrix appointed December 11 1940 by the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa. All claimants must present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance and debtors must pay the estate. Valentine & Valentine attorneys for the estate dated December 11 1940 with notice through December 19 26.
The Enon Helping Hand club met with Mr. and Mrs. Homer King despite icy roads. Sixteen attendees enjoyed a gift exchange while ladies quilted and embroidered towels. Men played games. Plans were announced to meet Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberta.
A personal column notes faded curtains bought a century ago turning pink after a wash cycle. The author describes how a blue fabric changed hue, then reassures they still look the same. She also reports on fuel use during cold weather and fears of future warmth triggering more storms and service outages.
A nostalgic Christmas note describes a frugal household awaiting a coal or match run, pondering gift ideas from battered keepsakes, and a spartan pioneer spirit. The piece also lists holiday travel and family visits to Des Moines Chicago and other towns, with relatives abroad and plans for January.
Hiattsville notes show the W S C S met at Lulu and Francis Burton for the annual Christmas exchange with a small crowd due to bad weather. The Christmas program moved from Christmas Eve to Sunday morning because of weather and poor roads. Santa visited children. Various local families hosted gatherings, weddings, and dinners across Burton, Hiatt, and Ottumwa areas, with multiple visits and dinners planned through Christmas.
Des Moines hosted Mr and Mrs John Dooley of Greenfield Iowa and Mr and Mrs Roy Dooley of Centerville as visitors sharing a social gathering with local hosts.
Unionville Lodge No. 119 A I F A M hosted a December 19 banquet for about fifty members and guests at their hall. Max Brown led the program with a welcome, Rev. Paul Hicks spoke on Masonry, and Rev. Jas A Wilson offered the closing prayer.
Sunday gatherings mark social activity as families visit homes in New Hope. The Allen Hiatt and Pettibone households host, with multiple neighbors sharing meals and attending a Christmas program at Wesley Chapel Church.
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