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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
2
The era of the tin can grows with about 250 products now canned and new varieties added continuously. An estimated nine billion cans were produced in the past year, signaling rapid expansion in the tin can age.
Friday events include visitors from Centerville Albia and Indianola. Residents report illnesses travel plans and social gatherings. Local clubs sales and real estate transfers noted with several out of town guests and upcoming moves.
Delmar Wilson and family spent Sunday at the John Johnson home. Mr and Mrs E F Wilson were business callers in Centerville Saturday. Carl Cloved and Doretta Cloved visited Mrs Doyle Luse Monday. Sunday dinner guests at the G Lune home included B. Wilson and Burka, Vivian, Cheree Dyphon, and Fern Wright. E F Wilson began duties as assessor of Monroe township. Milo Main and Harold Davis families visited C G Davis home. Otha DuValIs family visited A G Turner home Sunday and Monday at John Johnson home. Mr Thompson called on friends Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charley Stufflebeam and son from Ottumwa visited relatives Sunday along with Mr and Mrs Allen Hopkins. A son named Harvey Irvin was born to Mr and Mrs Georgia Hopkins on Sunday January 26. Mildred Miller of Centerville visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs J J Miller. The M F E Ladies Aid held a show Saturday at 2 pm honoring Rosemary Joan Tweedy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Tweedy, with gifts and refreshments. Various residents, including the Vermilya and Morrison families, hosted visitors and attended socials. The European Club met Wednesday with Miss Ruth Allender hosting. Supt Lloyd Ransom was honored at a birthday dinner Tuesday attended by the school faculty. Centerville visitors included R E Wilson and others. A crossing wreck on the Chariton river claimed a life, leaving a shocking scene. Additional notes mention Miss Bery Selby, Burdell Roberts, Dr Slavin visiting Edward Winkleman, and community activities such as sleigh rides, ice work, and local travels. The county grader cleared snow as the week progressed, with residents like Loren Thompson showing improvement while using crutches.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pence visited Sunday afternoon at the I. d. Smith home. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thompson and family were visiting Sunday at the parental T. S. Thompson home. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones spent Friday night and Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Hayard Neff and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Powell and family were also mentioned.
In Appanoose County Iowa the administrator of Nancy Jane Holman deceased has filed a final report and seeks discharge. A hearing is set for March 1 1980 in Centerville to approve the report and grant discharge. Minor heirs Orval Day Clifford Day Francis Day and Cay Day are addressed with funds paid to the Clerk of Court per prior order signed by Judge George W Dashie. Co M McFatridge administrator W B Uays attorney
Classified ad notes best terms for farm loans by Chet Broshur. Also sale listing for corn and hay at a farm east of Hilton by J. A. Albertson of Albia with phone 27R23 dated 1-28-8 tp. Guernsey bull one year old for sale by F. W. Blumenstock tp. Found pocketbook. owner may recover by identifying. By F. Day Itp.
Mr and Mrs Geo Darby were shoppers in Moravia Friday. Clair Sincox spent Saturday with Kenneth Gowdy. Alex Johnson was x caller in Foster Friday. Emmett Derby was called at the B G Sincox home Wednesday evening. Silvia VanDerin spent Thursday with Clifford McDanel. Katrena Sytsman spent Sunday at the Roscoe Arge house.
Warley Smith visited Grant Lincoln home on Wednesday while Zell Wilson and family spent Sunday with Andy Hiatt. Mrs. Curtis Gowdy and children visited E. G. Lincoln home Thursday. Henry Sytama called on Roy T. Darby Sunday. E. G. Caster shopped in Moravia Saturday. E. G. Sincox and family called at Grant Sincox home Wednesday. Chicken hatcheries reportedly boost capacity by 60 to 100 percent as the farm board threatens action if careless planning continues.
A Cleveland man envisions circling the globe in ten days, arguing that soon such rapid travel will fit within the standard two week vacation. The article notes China’s hard line on the open door policy as part of the broader context.
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