Christmas Dinner Guests and Local Happenings in Moravia Area
A full afternoon at the M E Church for Grandpa and Grandma Boyer family and many neighbors. Julia Wood a pioneer cattle raiser celebrated her birthday amid tributes and reminiscences. reports cover Civil War veteran John Wood and family, local social calls, and Christmas wishes. Nearby items note river salvage efforts of Bertrand cargo, park tree theft reward, fox hunting, amputations, unusual legal rulings, toy-town injuries, and Cannery output across Iowa with dozens of firms and product tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Wood
Hendrix County
Indiana
Julia Shannon
Ottumwa
John Wood
Moravia
John
Julia
Emma
William Wood
Millboro
S. D
Elizabeth Hiatt
Grandma Stark
W. F. Burner
Alfred Carlson
Wim. Blark
Fred Hiatt
Jesper Coffin
Choa. VanDerin
Jol Millenion
Mary Putnam
Firs
Eva Morgan
Louis Young
Ebb. Miller
Chas. E. Miller
Theo
A. Miller
Gen. Francis
Christmas Gatherings at Moravia Homes and Churches
Moravia residents shared Christmas dinners at the C. G. Jones and Pence homes with numerous family members, including Dan Pence and the Caster, Shake, Clark, Lawson, Main, Turmer, and Turmer families. The Kensington Circle, Funkhouser family, and community churches held trees, programs, and gift exchanges, with many guests from Des Moines, Chicago, Madison, and surrounding areas. An annual Boyer Christmas gathering featured a noon dinner and letters from Nan sie Espy and Charles Espy, as the Espy family could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pence
the Pence
Moravia
Mra
Dan Pence
Rockford
Cecil Caster
Hazel Shake
Wyoming
Jack Clark
Alta Lawson
Des Moines
Annunl
E. H. Boyer
Ugefal
Nansie Espy
Charles Espy
Boyer
K. V. Gladfelder
David Woaton
Ulin Pos
Santa Claus Appears at Community Christmas Service
Old St Nick visited the city park Sunday evening during Community Christmas Tree services. He handed out treats after short vesper services and carols led by local women and Rev J Fix. The event, supported by town Womens Clubs, drew many residents though some were home ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old St. Nick
City Park
J. Fix
Wermen
Piano Recital by Mrs FE G Schaef er Ottumwa Students
An informal piano recital by music students of Mrs FE G Schaef er in Ottumwa was held at the Fred Tillmont home on Tuesday evening. Performers included Wilda Hiatt Beulah Bishop Betty Bishop Marc Callen Richard Veach Harriet Lap Main Dorothy Nawela and Jeraldy Winsler. Absent due to illness or other reasons were Jean Shirley Albee Susie Tarr Jacquelyn Winsler Madee Hough Noorden Slavin. Del Main and Edna Burns gave readings. Afterward cocoa and wafers were served and Santa Claus handed out gifts from the Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. G. Schaefer
Ottumwa
Fred Tillmont
Lant Wie
Wilda Hiatt
Beulah Bishop
Betty Bishop
Marc Callen
Richard Veach
Harriet Lap Main
Dorothy Nawela
Jeraldy Winsler
Iilness
Atl
Jean Shirley Albee
Susie Tarr
Jacquelyn Winsler
Madee Hough
Noorden Slavin
del Main
Edna Burns
Santa Claus
Christubas
Old fashioned folks burn money to light the gas
Old fashioned folks once burned money for warmth, now they burn gas, a shift that echoes the same costly habit. The quip links frugality to changing energy usage, noting the persistent cost of living.
Independents Open 1928-29 Season at Centerville
Moravia Independent basketball team starts the 1928-29 season with a Friday contest at Centerville against the Short Circuits. The first of a double header, the second game features Centerville Hi-Volta versus Town Wesleyan College. Expected strong crowds as home fans travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Baaket’ Batl
Centerville
Thiageste
Hi-Volta
Town Wesleyan Collage
Proms Faba
In the Fold Bad Man Admits Fault and Seeks Forgiveness
A man confesses wrongdoing and expresses remorse, portrayal as a step toward redemption. The line suggests a social verdict that contrition earns moral credit. The text frames admission of fault as a positive character trait.
We Thank You Citizens for Fire Resistance at Our Property
A note from E. J Main CG 0 Waughop expresses gratitude to local residents for helping resist a fire last Friday and saving properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waughop
Trustees Meeting in Moravia for 1928 Business
Trustees of Taylor township will meet at the town hall in Moravia Friday December 28 at 10 o clock to settle 1928 business All claims against said municipality should be presented at that time and place J L Dodd Twp Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
Card of Thanks to Route Three Patrons
We wish to thank the Patrons on Route Number Three for the many Christmas presents Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen express their gratitude for the generosity shown during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Enon School Week Off and Local Visits Noted
Enon pupils and a teacher enjoy a midweek vacation while residents and relatives visit Moravia and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Selby Cy Jones Ruben Faber and families, Miss Blanche Thompson visiting Sherman Thompson, and various Christmas dinner guests. A fall from a truck leaves W R Rose bruised, and a baby girl Mary Madeline Millemon joins the Millemon family with grandma caring for mother and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon School
Seviera Parente
John Selby
Cy Jones
Ruben Faber
I Winkleman
Moravia
Blanche Thompson
Pt Worth
Texas
Sherman Thompson
August Stafford
U. S. Miller
Russell Davis
George Cloyed
Lucy Faber
Moulton
Ralph McCoy
Bill Giltner
Irvin Smith
Frank Hawk
Elvie Hawk
Bud Wilson
Zell Wilson
Carl Cloyed
W. R. Rose
LeRoy Harvey
Andy Faber
Moravia merchant rebuild plans after devastating fire
Mr. Bivin, whose efforts to build an institution faced ruin, described the destroyed stock and skeleton walls of his property. He plans to rebuild next summer and will continue business from his former location at the McCrory building on the square, serving customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivin
Igi
Moravia
Formr
McCrory
Main Hall
EL. Main
McCrury
Bivin Feed Store Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed the W. C. Bivin Feed Store and Baseline station at Wabash and Milwaukee after noon on Friday. Loss estimated around 17000 dollars with about one third insured. Fire started in the basement, firefighters from Centerville and Albia aided local efforts. water pressure was limited. Other nearby properties survived, including E. I. Main residence and Waughop Garage, as wind shifted northeast helping containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bivin
Baseline Station
Wabash and
Milwaukee Avenues
Bivin
Centerville
Albia
Centers ‘Ville
Monroe County
E. 1. Main
Waughop
Waughop Garage
Waughup Muter Co
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M. E
M. E. Church
Ter
Ted Broshar
Alvin Hight
Chas
Quick
Rock Inland
Dorin Wailes
Rolla
Rober
Roma Foster
Gertie
Carl
Ivan
Mary
Sylvia
Opal
Lola Boyer
Carl Tomlin
Berniece
Scott
Lew Hiner
Iowa
Migsoci Valley
Missouri
Bertrand
Montana
Spencer
Park Board
Spencer Park
Hartley
John Saunders
Schaller
Christy Blakely
Mr. Blakely
Kurt
Corneil Bluffe
Everly
Cleung Jones
Christmias Toys
Stona City
Myles W. Newby
William Feldman
Ela
Elvina May
Feldman
Ella N. Feldman
Tipton
Justice Court
Towa Va
Floyd Larson
West Branch
Larson
Towa Iuww
State Supreme Court
Iown Department Ofgriculture
Juwi
Gwu Dana
Fresno
Bent Ge
J. McClintu
Custer
Battle of the Little Big Horn
McClinton
Sheridan
Wyo
Farmer
A. L. Meadows
Jeff Meadows
Pomeroy
Edward Aden
Aden
Ft Dodge
Cedar Rapids
John Palumbo
Antone Palumbo
Elliott
Orely Kirby
Horaeboyk
Clay County
C. E. Weaver
John Lidmen
A. W. Chamberlain
Spemer
Spencer High School
Sountry
C. G. Jones
Moravis
Mary Johnson
Livona Jones
Frank Nichols
Gus Luge
Gerald
Virgil Easter
Kensington Circle
C. T. Slavin
Mise Jnagita Smith
Santa Clara
MP. Main
M. P. Main
Arthur Main
Madison Wia
Orrin Davis
Avatin Jay
A. G. Turmer
F. H. Coulean
Lewis Rouse
Hilton
Webb/ Zohniser
Oskaloosa
Chas. Johnson
Ted Wilson
Ava
J. L. Dodd, Twp
Clerk
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