Wrigley’s Rise and the Curious World of P K
A biographical sketch of William Wrigley Jr and his business empire from gum to Catalina Island. It covers his early peddler days, acquisition of Zeno Manufacturing, and rise as owner of Cubs and other ventures. It notes his ambitions, epigrams, and the origin of the PK initials on gum packaging.
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Anme
William Wrigley, Jr
Bert
Catalina Island
California
Field Maseum of Natural History
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles
P. K
Wrigley Company
Phillip Ky
Wrigley
Obituary: Mrs Gilliland 86 Longtime Monroe County Resident
Mrs. Wm Gilliland aged 86 longtime Iconium area resident died at her daughter J T Turner’s home in Franklin township Monroe county Iowa from apoplexy. She lived in the county over sixty years was active in the local Methodist church and Iconium church with a large family surviving including Carrie Jen nie Nellie Herbert Hoy and twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Iconium M E church with music by a Turner quartet and interment in Iconium cemetery.
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Wm. Gilliland
Iconium
J. JT. Turner
Esther Ann Gray
Simon C
Phebo Ann Gray
J. T. Turner
Franklin Township
Monroe County
Iowa
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Blooming Valley
Lebanon
van Buren County
William Linzey Girliland
Amas
Ifeoniom
Frankie
Ida
Carrie
Jennie
J. F. Sheldon
Nellie
F. A. Thompson
Herbert Hoy
Jesus
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iconium M. E. Church
Iconium M. E
D. W. Zerbe
Ronald Rowe
Lea
Lowell
Vern
Ted Turner
Lowell Turner
Lloyd Turner
Ralph Turner
Herbert Gilliland
Pearl Kelsey
Ray Gilliland
Vern Sheldon
Record Hen Egg产: Ten Pallets Lay 204 Eggs in January
Mr A B Jordan reports his ten Rhode Island Red pullets produced 204 eggs in January, an average of 20.4 per hen. The record marks an unusually fine result for pullets and shows strong flock performance.
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A. B. Jordan
Rhode Island
Beauty Specialist Offer At Smith Drug Store
Through Martha Lee company women of Moravia and vicinity may receive a complimentary French facial and skin analysis by a dermatologist at Smith Drug Store this week. No charge and no obligation. Call Smith Drug Store to book an appointment.
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Martha Lee Company
Moravia
Smith Drug Store
Fuss Over Coolidge Echoes in White House Visit
A visiting gentleman told former president Calvin Coolidge that people want him back in the White House to get rich again. Coolidge replied that the idea is flawed, suggesting the public’s hunger for wealth is misplaced and joking about alternatives like Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers, or Harlan Miller.
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Coolidge
White House
Mr. Coolidge
Eddie Cantor
Will Rogers
Harlan Miller
Below Zero Weather Hits Moravia This Winter
Old Man Winter delivered sub-zero conditions for Moravia and nearby areas over a trio of days. Thermometers dropped to below zero with significant snow cover that melted quickly on Monday’s warmth. The abrupt cold surprised motorists and many cars suffered freeze-ups.
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Moravia
Farm Bureau Leaders At Follow-Up Meetings
The Coulson district ladies held a follow-up on nutrition and meat cooking at Mrs. Alva Riggle’s home January 6 with two regular attendees despite bad weather. Leader Martin A. Callen and guest quotes stress balanced personality through work and play. Next meeting set February 10 at Mrs. Lage’s home with cheese and bacon sandwiches coffee and revized lesson materials.
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Coulson
Alva Riggle
Alice Womacks
R. E. Lage
Martin A. Callen
Maple Grove
Marjory Gard
Moravia
T. J. Luge
Mia
Watts
Minda A
Callen
Publicity Chin
A. B. Dinner Menu For Wednesday Feb 10th
The menu lists Roast Pork with brown gravy Beef and dressing Mashed potatoes Escalloped corn Parsnip Carrot and Pineapple salad Apple sauce Bread butter jelly and coffee. Sudt pudding with lemon sauce.
Moravia Town Council Slashes Pole Tax to Two Dollars
The Moravia town council on Monday night cut the poll tax from 350 dollars to 2 dollars. The reduced levy is expected to be welcomed by all residents required to pay this tax.
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Moravia
No Shadow For Ground Hog In Moravia Forecast
In Moravia on Tuesday February 2 Mr Ground Hog failed to see his shadow signaling an end to winter, while many Moravians expect continued cold and more winter weather before February and March pass.
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Ground Hog
Moravia
Moravia Couple Wed in Unionville Home Ceremony
Doris Maxine Van Dorin and Russell A Hindman were married January 26 1932 at a Unionville Missouri home with Rev E J McKinley officiating. The bride is the youngest of ten in the VanDorny family and observes her twenty first birthday. The couple will reside in Albia after April 1 and a post nuptial shower and reception were held by Moravia Church of Christ Endeavor members and relatives.
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A. 0. van Dorin
Moravia
Doris Maxine
Russell A. Hindman
Albia
E. J. McKinley
Unionville
Hindman
A. O. VanDorny
W. G. Hindman
Mrs
Russell Hindman
P. S. Hiatt Closes Produce House in Moravia
P S Hiatt announced February 1 that he would cease to operate his Moravia produce station on that date. He has been in the business eight years, three years with R O C Hiatt and five years under his own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thatt
Moravia
Hiatt
R. OC. Hiatt
Epworth League Notes and Upcoming Meetings
Thirtys three attended last Sunday night as the Epworth League notes report growing interest in the Question Box program. Patriotism will be the topic this Sunday evening and parish members are urged to attend. The group plans a trip to Molton for a Centerville sub-district meeting Friday night February 5 and asks anyone able to provide rides to contact Nadine Donoven or Donald Darby for a large delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wague
iMoulton
Centerville
Nadine Donoven
Donald Darby
Brend M. E. Friday Dinner Menu
The menu lists roast chicken with dressing mashed potatoes and noodles scalloped tomatoes Waldorf salad butter coffee pie and jelly for Friday meals.
Telephone Notice of Post Feb 10 Price Change
Moravia Telephone Co announces a $1.50 charge to revive any service after February 10, 1932, outlining a pricing adjustment for customers and indicating the company name and effective date.
Unionville Independents to Play Mara'vin Teams Soon
W G Lagle manager of the Mara vin boys and girls independent basketball squads says both groups are organized and arranging games. The opener features Mara vin against Unionville Iowa on Wednesday at Morvig high school gym.
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W. G. Lagle
Mara'vin
Unionville
Towa
Mornvig High School
Call For 4-H Members In Monroe Township
Active 4-H club seeks girls to join in Monroe township. Contact leaders Mrs. Roy Ellison in Albin route 5 or Lucille Spencer in Albia route B, with Miss Mildred Itale president and Anna Mae Cernich secretary treasurer.
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Monroe Township
Roy Ellison
Albin
Mildred
Itale
Alba
Mayo Rouse Mayo Rouse Dies at Home in Kansas
Mayo Rouse Mayo born October 7 1800 on a Bluff Creek farm Mohiue county died January 2 1842 at his home in Cawker City Kansas He lived much of his life in Bluff Creek and Troy townships emigrated to Mitchell County in 1881 married May Rarick on September 29 1881 Their golden anniversary was celebrated September 29 1931 He left a wife a daughter Zolla Graham and sons Ben W Rouse C G Rouse six grandchildren and siblings Mrs Mattie Martin C J Rouse L C Rouse W T Rouse and Mrs Nan McCurdy Funeral held at Glen Elden Methodist Church burial at North Glen Elder Kansas
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Mayo
Benjamin
Jane Rouse
Bluff Creek
Mohiue County
Cawker City
Kanaga
Troy
Mitchell County
Kansans
May Rarick
Kansas
Rouse
Methodist Church
M Zolla Graham
Plainville
Ben W. Rouse
Goodland
Bros. C. G. Rouge
Russell
Mattie, Martin
Boisy
Idaho
C. J. Rouse
Beloit
Kanesax
L. C. Rouse
Albia
W. T. Rouse
Nan McCurdy
Glen Elden
Political Nominations Grow for State Senate Race
The Appanoose Davis district sees rapid activity as candidates emerge. Howard Ballew files for Republican nomination, opposed by G L Bovard and Purley Rinker. Democratic hopefuls include GC A Horniday and T W Kiltion with plans to file, while rumors of additional entrants circulate.
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Howard Ballew
Appanoose-Davis
G. L. Bovard
Moulton
Billew
Senate
Centerville
County Republicaty
Purley Rinker
GC. A. Horniday
Udell
Davia County
T. W. Kiltion
Appanooge
Moravia Boys Rally Past Mystic 86 19 in Opener
Moravia high school boys basketball defeated Mystic 86 to 19 at Mystic as Hughes Marrin Jordan and Mason led fast scoring. Mystic briefly rallied but Moravia maintained a 5 3 lead after the first period and expanded to 19 7 at halftime. All starters scored at least five points while the Moravia squad dominated with strong passing and shooting and a second team comeback to a 18 16 win in the late fourth.
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Moravian High School
Mystic Warriors
Smith
Mystic
Moravia
Mack
Ohuo
Moravia Autfit
D. Kaster
McCrory
Gardner
L. Kaster
J. Reich
Underwood
Reich
Feft
Mason
Morris
Hughea
Lt Gordan
Harrison
T Moravia
All & Mystic
Miteman
Clay Hughes
Union
Kaster Bakery Opens After Oven Trouble
The Kaster Bakery now operates after a delayed opening due to oven heating issues. Fern Wright, formerly at Moulton, bakes with Ben Easter's sons overseeing. The plant is renovated and will be redecorated in time.
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Fern Wright
Moulton
Ben Easter
Boys and Girls Conference Opens in Centerville Church
The Third Older Boys and Girls Conference met at the Fir Baptist church in Centerville Monday and was very successful. Next year the meeting will be in Moulton. Miss Lesta Wagner of Unionville was elected president, George Heavelin of Numu vice president, and Mrs. Helen McCrory of Moravia secretary. Miss McCrory was vice president last year.
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Fir Baptist Church
Centerville
Moulton
Misa Lesta Wagner
Unionville
George Heavelin
Numu
Helen McCrory
Moravia
Secretar
Miss McCrory
Sunday School And Worship At Local Church
Sunday School at 10 a.m. under superintendent W G Lagle with classes for all ages. Morning worship and communion followed by a Church of Christ class with a perfect attendance group. Community night Friday with Farm Bureau at the Grange Mall. Circuitwide St Valentine party at Grange Hall Monday. J W Zerbe is the minister inviting those without a church home.
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Tin
Lewis Rause
Farm Bureau
Grange Mall
Grange Hall
Hil‘tun
Jeonium
Main
Disciple
J. W. Zerbe
Centerville Teenium Circuit Sunday School Plans
The report notes Teenium Circuit Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Ralph Turner as superintendent with morning worship and community service. Boy Scout and Cub Scout activities, Girl Scout involvement, and a February 22 Girl Scout program are mentioned. Ep Worth League events and related gatherings are listed for Moulton, Seuniain, and Fairview with various leaders and dates.
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Teenium
Ralph Turner
Boy Scout
Young Peoples Meeting
Christian Church
Boy Scout Meeting
Centerville
Ep Worth League
Moulton
Seuniain
Fairview
Fairview Sunday School
Yaca Pearl
Miner
Young Peoples Choir
Epworth League
United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule and New Junior Otterbein Build Girls
United Brethren Church notes list Sunday School at 9 a m and worship at 11 a m. Epworth League at 6:20 p m and evening service 7:30 p m. A new Junion Otterbein Build Girls group is formed with Laura Dean Gehler as president and other officers. Pastor Geo H Suenkel and M E Church notes show additional Wesleyan services and Sunday School at 10:80 a m.
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Uet
Christian Eastenver
Poble
Deloria
Otterbein Guild
Chas
Coffin
Ald
Hoskinson
Junion Otter Bein
Laura Dean Qehler
Myxina DuVall
Othalee Duvall
Martha Stogker
Chas. Coffin
Mission Studi
Geo
H. Suenkel
M. E. Churett
M. Epworth
Wesley
B. G. Hanking
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M. E
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