Community Notes From Moravia Area Social Circle
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Jay Argo and Mrs. John McAninch visited friends and relatives. Grace Argo was out sick, and Miss Gustaf Coulson improved after treatment in Albia. Dr. Lynch's death was mourned. Clover Leaf club held a meeting to sew and quilt. Several families visited, and illness and school absences continued among area youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Argo
John McAninch
Will Kelsey
Harve Beaty
Argo
Carl Wetterlind
Will Free
Grace Argo
Moravia
Marie Dicks
Maxine Frame
Bert Sheldon
Gustaf Coulson
Albia
Clell Sheldon
Baby
Sheldon
Lynch
Clover Leaf Club
Clara
Martha Massman
Clyde Dicks
Clyde
Jessie
Fred Argo
Chas
Ned Argo
Clayton
Clarence Sheldon
John
Max Beaty
Francis
Jimmy Frame
Herbert Yeats
John William
Jimmy MecAninch
Nona Yonts
Centerville
Dr. Brummitt
Yeon Tarbell
Leslie Derby
Moran of
Melrose
Lyda Argo
Emily Free
Russell Brown
Verna Parcel
Ben Allem
Lew Main
Evelyn Dicks
Merle Dicks
Miss Marie
Orlie Farris
Centerville Plans Hopeful Recovery From Lung Infection
Centerville residents and relatives express hope for a speedy recovery as Centerville fights a lung infection. Several local families are noted in visits and gatherings this past week, including Truxton Dierks and kin at the Lloyd Massman home, and John Kelsey’s farm assistance with Mr. Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Truxton Dierks and
Isons
Lloyd Massman
Clyde Sheldon
Harve Beaty
John
Will Kelsey
Kelsey
Ned Argo
Laura Jo
Cap Dicks
Earl Swift
Leo Beaty
Parental Dicks Home
Enon Helping Hand Club Meets on Thursday in Ice
Enon Helping Hand club gathered with Mr and Mrs Keith Roberts Thursday 28 members attended. Women quilted on a Flower Garden project and embroidered a pillow and dish towels while men cut wood in cold icy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Club
Keith Roberts
Chas. Hackett
I. J. Smith
Wm. Giltner
Mrs John Millemon Surprised On Birthday
Mrs John Millemon was greatly surprised when 33 friends and relatives gathered at her home on Sunday to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roe Adams Frank Lockman Mr and Mrs Raula Lockman Mr and Mrs William Robinson Mr and Mrs Levi Robinson and sons George and Ralph and grandson Johnie Mr and Mrs Elbert Lockman and Donald Hiatt Mr and Mrs Bill Irelan and Gerald George Irelan and daughter Clara Mr and Mrs Homer King and sons Cecil and Spencer Miss Ester Elder Mr and Mrs Wilson Leonard Mr and Mrs John Millemon and son Willie. The day featured visiting games and a bountiful dinner followed by warm birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Millemon
Roe Adams
Frank Lockman
Raula Lockman
William Robinson
Levi Robinson
George
Ralph
Johnie
Elbert Lockman
Donald Hiatt
Bill Irela
Local Happenings Roundup From Moravia and Nearby
Moravia and nearby communities report frequent visits and illness updates. G T Harn of Albia was in Moravia Monday while Rollie McDonough and son Jack are on the sick list. Various residents attend events in Centerville, Ottumwa, Des Moines, and Kirksville. Notable notes include Fairfax, pneumonia, flu recoveries, and a 742 pound boy born in Albin Wyoming to the Patterson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Harn
Albia
Moravia
Rollie McDonough
Jack
Mary Zerbe
Eddyville
Monte Oehler
Ottumwa
Mary Coffin
Centerville
HL. E. Smith
Zell Callen
Mary Johnson
H. E. Watts
G. D. Lynch
Fanchen Winslet
J. F. Albert
20Th Century Club
F. A. Reidh
Delmar Wilson
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
C. Coulson
Marion McCrory
Cleo Barnes
Harley Tisue
Quentin Hudson
J. H. Schreiner
Dale
St. Joseph
Marjory Cameron
Bussey
Tom Cameron
Emmet
Scott
Oren Gould
Warsaw
W. H. Morgan
St. Louis
Warner
Muir
Jackie Winsler
Kirksville
J .Lynch
Richard Leroy
Lee Patterson
Albin
Wyoming
Patterson
Zel- Ima Pence
Edith Anne Catherine McLen
Nan
P. G. McLennan
Noranda
Quebec
Canada
McLennan
Mildred Tarr
Fred Tarr
A. M. Oehler
G. M. Oehler
Daniel F. Steck
Oehler
Gus
Death of Isaac McCoy Pioneer of the Cherokee Strip
Isaac McCoy born Moravia 1855 died January 9 193? in Tulsa Oklahoma after a five week illness. He was survived by three sons Lew Stark and Guy and by widow Alice who died December 11 1907. A daughter Maudie seven ages. He lived on a farm east of Moravia and later moved to Oklahoma as a Cherokee Strip pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McCoy
Harvey
Louisa McCoy
Moravia
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Lew
Tucson
Arizona
Stark
Sheridan
Wye
Guy
Skintock
Okla
Alice McCay
Maudie
McCoy
Salempeeneherry
McCouy
Missouri
Estee Dohis
Melis
Maren
Understanding Iowa Children Sleep Habits and Naps
A Iowa Child Welfare Research Station publication explains daytime naps for youngsters, stressing the afternoon nap as essential until age six. It notes best start times around twelve thirty or one, avoids punishments, and advises maintaining a calm, normal home environment during rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
How to Catch a Whiffenpoof in Florida
A Lake Wales guide explains a prankish method to lure a whiffenpoof using peanuts, rope, a mortar pail, a rowboat, and a 2 by 4. The plan hinges on a windy day, a rising wave, and a mortar-covered wave that smothers the bird, yielding the mythical catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Hearty
Jack Worthington
Lake Wales
Highlander
Lasao
Sparta's Rise and Fall in Ancient Peloponnese Echoes of Glory
A Washington Star writer notes ancient Sparta’s faded status a century after its hoped revival. The piece catalogs dates from founding to wars and disasters, showing how the once mighty city evolved into a small prefecture with a modest post office, despite a storied past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Laconia
Peloponnésus
Jorhmus
B. C
Helen of Fray
Paris
Meneluus
Helen
Heraclidae
Lycurgus
Argives
Athens
Persia
Securdus
Spartéus
Mubeset
Sigismund
Buser Bogs Boxed Baker Gags in odd century tale
In a garbled historical snippet, references appear to describe a boxing bout with Buser and Baker, odd terms like gladgiator and bullerriers, and scattered phrases about nine le em t me, a peme man, and dogs. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buser
Tne Nineleem
Scotland's Clan System Through Ancient Times
A look at Scotland's clan system reveals ancient roots and changing practices. The piece notes that surnames once tied men to kin and lineage, yet intermarriage with former rivals is now common. Bagpipes, famed to Americans for Highland lore, date back to antiquity with Greek and Etruscan references and a historic Nero performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Los Angeles Times
Nero
Glasgow
No Hunting Be Appd for McDensuen at La Vall
A local notice announces a prohibition on hunting near McDensuen and La Vall, listing the issuance of a hunting ban order by local authorities and the area protected for safety and conservation.
Enduring Valedictory for L Y Lynch Services Held
The obituary recalls Dr Lynch and relatives including Mrs Bud Henson of Coatsville and Mrs Ambrose Horn of Monteray. It emphasizes a life of service and love, likening his deeds to a lasting monument. The tribute quotes a poem about work, art, and divine judgment, depicting a celestial chorus of creators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Moulton
Bud Henson
Coatsville
Ambrose Horn
Monteray
Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Friends
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during bereavement and for floral offerings from Mrs. G. D. Lynch Fanchen Jacquelyn Jeraldyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lynch
Fanchen
Jacquelyn
Jeraldyn
Bridge Club Meets at Pettibone Home on January 20
The Thursday Bridge club gathered at Don Pettibone's home in the afternoon of January 20. Honors went to Mrs. George Turner and Mrs. Harley Ashby. Guests included Mrs. Clyde Miner Mrs. Frank Dixon Mrs. Ben Lawrence of Centerville and Mrs. Ralph McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
George Turner
Harley Ashby
Clyde Miner
Frank Dixon
Ben Lawrence
Centerville
Ralph McDonough
Classified for Sale Items and Contacts
Classified notices list hedge posts fodder hay and a used underwood typewriter for sale. Names Alfred Carlson Mrs T E Brown Lee Hiatt Edward McCord appear as contacts or sellers seeking buyers and additional postings to use the column for surplus goods, livestock, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Union
Edward McCord
Birthday Dinner For W. T. VanDorin 79th
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. VanDorin Sunday Jan 24 to celebrate Mr. VanDorin s 79th birthday anniversary. Attendees included numerous VanDorin relatives and friends from Center ville Atbia Mystic and Dallas along with a Dr Lynch funeral in the afternoon Guests extended best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. VanDorin
Mr. VanDorin
Dr Lynch
Freddie
Mary Clester
A. 0. van- Dorin
C. H. van- Dorin
J. L. Jones
Dorin Wailes
Elahvonne
Centerville
Frank Selby
John Nowels
Dorothy
J. T. VanDorin
Leo
L. B. VanDorin
Louis
J. .C. Lockman
Donald
Troy
Max
W. H. VanDorin
Sylvan
Marjorie
Cleol
Cleo
Bernice
Arthur VanDorin
Mystic
Bobby Hiatt
Arthur Shaw
E. G. Lincox
Clair
Albia
Moravia Co-Operative ships hogs to St Louis market
The Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association sent two loads of hogs to the St. Louis market Tuesday, according to Manager C. O. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association
St. Louis
C. O. Jones
Centerville visitors see Wright parents at home
Rollie Wright and Harley Vinzant of Centerville visited Tuesday to see Rollie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wright, at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Wright
Harley Vinzant
Centerville
James Wright
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Country Air Mystic
Enon
Gerber
Bings
H. G. Broshar & Son
Curg
Baptist Church
Oklo
Bowman
Collinsville
Skiatock Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. L. Wiles
J. W. Owen
L. H. Taylor
L. E. Hamilton
J. M. Edwards
F. L. Dale
Iowa
Elmo
Frank E
Sco’ Hagan
Watson
Western Newspaper Union
S. L. Huntley
Appy
Magdalene
Peter
Paul
Alfred Carlson
T. E. Brown
Lee Hiatt
Chet Broshar
Rexall Drug
Adrienne Compact
Veach Drug Store
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