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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
6
Unionville records a major blaze as the R E Wilson general store burns to the ground Tuesday night after the owners had left. The wood structure and second story consumed rapidly, with nearby buildings saved only with effort. Insurance covers some loss but won’t replace it.
Tommy Doud visited the Harry Strunk home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper and family hosted Sunday guests at the C. cy McKim home. Oscar and Claud Johnson and A. K. Lyon were Centerville visitors Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Arnold visits daughter Effie West near Cowley Corners. Walter Proctor bought a new Whippet Coupe and Will Sharpnack a Ford roadster. J. M. Knight is very low with little hope of recovery. Sharpnacks plan to move to Ankeny for farm work. Scott and son Joe visited Stufflebeams in Centerville. Ivy Flemmings spent weekend with home folks at Drakesville. Tomlin, Wilson siblings and Edna, Dorothea Dukes visited Centerville Saturday. Rev. Trostle and Rev. Ward attended the Earl Roberts sale near Ash Grove. Snow and cold in the forecast with a note on gauge. a quip about George Washington and Easter egg hunts nationwide.
Rev Lepper filled his appointment Sunday morning but no evening service due to road conditions. Dorothy Kingery and others visited relatives. families attended a sale west of town. Ferne Humphrey visited Moravia and the declamatory contest. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Roy Majors.
In a society note, ex service buddies wed as traditions shift. A playful line hints that radical views spread easily, while "Herb Tonic" returns this spring to amuse listeners and celebrate old ties.
Miss Rubus Hiatt plans to return to school soon after being on the sick list. Local movement includes Sam Bell receiving hospital care after a fall, and Geo Scott helping move his family near Eddyville. Neff, Tucker, and McDanel families attend visits, fires, and farewell gatherings as Moravia area residents keep up with daily events and neighbors.
Ford outlines a simple durable fuel system with an integral heavy sheet steel tank, two-piece welded construction, gravity feed, short 18 inch line, dash mounted filter, and a carburetor designed for long service. It emphasizes minimal adjustments, regular filter cleaning, occasional carburetor draining, and dealer servicing during routine maintenance for lasting performance.
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