Local and Personal Notes from Chariton Area
Local residents share weekend visits and travels across Chariton and surrounding towns. Mildred and Daphen Wilson spent time with their aunt, Mrs. Charley Johnson, while Mrs. Kate Rogers visited near Fremont to aid recovery. Multiple entries note illness, visits, and social gatherings among families, teachers, and neighbors in Albia Centerville Ottumwa and Hopkins with various relatives and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Ted Wilson
Chariton
Mildred
Daphen
Charley Johnson
Kate Rogers
Gay Harrison
Fremont
Lula R.tillmont
Albia
Mildred Roberts
Fred Tillmont
Velda Hiatt
Savanna
Otha Hiatt
Madge DuVall
Otha Lee DuVall
Wyman
Eva Main
Allen Hiatt
Forreat Main
Jim Day
Walter Lémaster
Norgia
Baptist Church
Centerville
Louise Oehler
Ted
Earl Brain
Hedvick
Glen Sharp
Gon
Local Socials and Visits Reach Centerville and Area
Salem residents attended a Farm Bureau dinner at Centerville’s Christian church. Various locals visited Albia and Moravia, attended meetings and dinners, with several families hosting meals at home. Basketball glimpses mentioned Keosauqua Cantril game.
Enon residents weathered weekend isolation and illness
Enon folk endured heavy snow with roads blocked until Monday when men opened the Enon Moravia route. Flu and illness hit many, including the Whisler and Faber families. Mrs. J T VanDorin cared for Mary Jo Faber. B Faber group traveled to Albia to purchase the A C Faber farm. Miss Wilma Van Zante missed school. Leo VanDorin spent Monday afternoon with Max Lockman.
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Enon
Moravia
McAlister Improves After Cancer Surgery In Ottumwa
Mrs. R B McAlister, who had surgery for cancer at Ottumwa hospital January 9, is improving slowly and hopes to be home soon. Ottumwa Davis is better. the infection in his injured leg has subsided. R A Feber returned from Friday. W V S King and others were Sunday visitors at the Reul Lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
R. B. McAlister
Ottumwa
Ottle Davis
Sor
R. A
W. V. S. King
Foray
Bonday
Reul
Pioneer Editor Recall Third Territorial Governor
James Clarke, Burlington editor, served as the third and last Governor of the Territory of Iowa. Born July 5 1812 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania, Clarke rose from printer’s devil to editor, backed Democratic causes, and was appointed territorial secretary in 1839 and Governor in 1846 by James K Polk. The story appears in The Palimpseat December issue by Dr Jack T Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clarke
Burlington
Territory of
Iowa
Westmoreland County
Pennsyl‘vania
John Clarke
Harrisburg
Andrew Jackson
Philadelphia
Saint Louis
Missouri Republican
Mississippi Valley
Wisconsin
Congress
Belmont
John B. Russell
Belmont Gazette
Legislative Assembly
Gazette
Territory
Mississippi
Clarke
Wisconsin Territorial Gazette
Burlington Advertiser
James K. Polk
Jack T. Johnson
the Palimpseat
Talk by Kollman to be Given Mon
Dr. Eric Kollman of Pargana college faculty will deliver a talk on Coming 48 an Austrian to the United States next Monday morning at 11 in the high school auditorium. Superintendent Young announced the public event and praised Kollman’s past speeches as well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Kollman
Pargana College
Young
Kollman
United States
Classified Ads in The Union Sell and Buy Effects
Barnese ongoing and repairing at the old Patel Frank Hammond 24 WANTED to buy Clean cotton rags no buttons no wool no silk One cent a pound Moravia union FOR SALE Electric Maytag Washing Machine with rinsing tub good as new W P Donahoo 2 1 id papers 6 coins a bundle Moravia Union REMINGTON Rifle model 12¢ 1 shot Leater Brain 2 1 CLASSIFIED Ads in The Union perform miracles Use them when you want to buy Use them when you want to sell
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Moravia Union
W. P. Donahoo
Card Of Thanks To United Brethren Ladies Aid
We express our appreciation for the beautiful potted plant presented during our illness. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Measles Epidemic Expected Next Month Across State
Iowa health officials warn a measles epidemic may hit next months with April peaking and several deaths possible. Last year saw 29 measles deaths in 10 months and over 5,000 cases. 1938 had 26 deaths and over 5,500 cases. Exposed susceptible children should be kept home from school eight weeks after exposure and ten days after symptoms begin. adults face no general restrictions.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Health Department
Department Paia
Paralysis Prevalence Noted in 1939 Iowa Year
Iowa state health officials report a higher than normal spread of infantile paralysis during 1939. Last year cases nearly three times the nine year average, with 1980-1988 cited as baseline. Public health efforts are emphasized for timely campaigns this month.
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Iowa
Infantile Paralysis Reports Reflect High Year Totals
The department notes death reports from infantile paralysis are incomplete for 1939 but show higher totals in the first 11 months than the entire previous year. In 1938 the 11 month total was 20, versus 28 deaths in 1939. Cases in 1939 were among decade highs, with 28% cases in 1930 and 241 in 1987. The disease peaked in autumn rather than summer, with reporting lasting longer than usual. The department urges rehabilitation and funds for prevention and research in Iowa.
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Towa
Community Notes on Local Residents and Snow Day
Main Station Robert Foster attends school work. Marjorie Sufficool visits Mrs. Carl Main. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Gladfelder spent Sunday afternoon at Clyde Gladfelder’s. Kermit Glaelder stayed in Center ville from Saturday to Monday. Dwight Main spent Friday night with Bobby Boyer. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Elledge visited Grover Easter. Mr. and Mrs. William Whicker and Belle visited Trenton Gladfelder Friday evening. Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene with Mrs. Paul Boyer were in Centerville Saturday. Snow shovelers were seen around town Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Potts
Farm Bureau
Christian Church
Centerville
Will Haver
Albia
Donald Nash
Neal Nash
Jake Firkins
Robert Jennings
Charles
Fred
Hazel
Edward McCord
Moravia
A. W. Scott
Bert Nash
Robert Foster
Marjorie Sufficool
Carl Main
T. L. Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder’s
Kermit Glaelder
Dwight Main
Bobby Boyer
Leslie Elledge
Grover Easter
William Whicker
Belle
Trenton Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfalder
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Paul Boyer
Highway Patrol to Tighten Crackdown on Reckless Drivers
At a statehouse conference Commissioner Karl W. Fischer of Public Safety and Chief C. A. Knee of the Town Highway Patrol outlined seven main targets for increased enforcement this year. Drunken driving will be prosecuted full extent. officers will curb passing on curves and cresting hills. excessive speeding and weaving will draw attention. stop sign violators on main highways will face action.
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Highway Safety Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Statehouse
Karl W. Fischer
Public Safety
C. A. Knee
Town Highway Patrol
Fischer
Pasteur Named Greatest French Figure in Poll
A Paris editor notes Louis Pasteur topped a national poll of France’s greatest man, surpassing Napoleon. The piece recalls his battle against germ invasion, antiseptic advances, and the Pasteur Institute, highlighting his legacies in disease treatment and public health despite initial skepticism.
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Louis Pasteur
Didedwel
France
Huxley
Pasteur
Pasteur ‘Institute
Pasteur Institute
Frante
Napoleon
Man of Destiny
Union Lates Amid Snow Storm Hinders News Delivery
The Union notes snow bound correspondents could not get copies to the office and few reports arrived from blizzard affected areas. It thanks those faithful writers who nonetheless assisted the local paper in its time of distress.
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Union
Nighta brakes and steering defects prompt patrol checks
Patrols will halt cars with defective Nighta brakes and steering equipment. Trucks exceeding load limits or violating speed rules will be flagged. A targeted fitness exam will test drivers deemed physically or mentally unfit to operate a vehicle. A few dangerous drivers threaten many weekly.
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Fischer
Moravia High to Present The Importance of Being Earnest
Moravia juniors stage Oscar Wilde farce in the school gym Friday after a postponement due to illness. Harvey Coulson leads as Algernon with Stocker as Jack. Marjie Gordeff, Rowena Perry star as Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew.
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Moravia High School
Oscar Wilde
Harvey Coulson
Algernon Moncrieff
Junior ‘Stocker
Jack Worthing
Marjie Gordeff
Gwendolyn ‘Fairfax
Rowena Perry
Cecily Cardew
New Hope News Briefs From New Hope Area
Nellie Rose Sperit Wednesday visit and local entries highlight New Hope notes. Mr and Mrs Russell Warner of Ottumes visited Orval Burton home. Mr and Mrs Ivan Harwh and Betty spent Thursday at Matt Watts home. Dick Wilson traveled to Des Moines to see EF Wilson in hospital. Orval Burton John and Margaret attended Numa declamatory contest Wednesday night. John won second place in humorous. No school Monday due to drifted toads. Mary Meadows spent weekend at Don Pettibone home. Herbert McDanel and Vernon Easter visited Mrs Elsie Martin Thursday afternoon.
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Nellie Rose Sperit
Dofias
Rasaell Warner
Ottumes
Orval Burton
John
Margaret
Numa
New Hope
Mary Meadows
Don Pettibone
Herbert McDanel
Vernon Easter
Elsié Martin Homie
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C. M. McPatridge
Mystic
Misa Beulah Bishop
D. E. Bishop
Cincinnati
Lou Sturgeon
Hopkins
Austin Jay
Juanita Smith
Kansas City
E. ©. Smith
Dorothy Hiner
Chester Woodcock
Claire Spencer
Zell Callon
Dorothy Lee Brain
Salem
Urbana and Vicinity
Pioneer
Territorial
Remington
Mr. and
Mrs
F. P. Hawk
Chet Broshar
The
Taploy
Albia Granite Co
Albis, Aenahay
Highway Patrol
Union Late
C. T. Slavin
M.D
Hielo
Turner &Son
Apie
E. N. Catterlin
Optometiig
Glasaes
West
Colgate Tooth
Castimere Bouquet
Ward
Prunes
Omar
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