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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
4
Local notes record Allen and Frank Hiatt visiting Des Moines area relatives, Arch McKern of Newton and many Moravia residents hosting or visiting family over the Fourth. Entries mention births, hospital updates, travel between Des Moines, Ottumwa, and Albia, and community visits to homes of friends and relatives.
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County the final report of C. M. McFatridge administrator of Marion McCrory deceased is filed seeking approval and discharge. Hearing set for July 30, 1988 in Centerville Iowa. interested parties may appear to show cause why approval and discharge should not be granted. Attorney W. Howell.
The fragmented text reflects a meditation on Main Street spanning from Maine to California and from large towns to small communities. It highlights taxation and citizen obligations in war and peace, with scattered references to historical diaries and figures, hinting at broader social themes.
Hiatteville residents and guests shared visits at the Theo Miller, A S Hiatt, and Harold Hudgens homes. A Moravia parade exhibit earned second prize. Rev Charles Ellis delivered a patriotic speech to a receptive audience. Families hosted gatherings with ice cream, cake, and conversation, and local dairy chores continue with J F Chambers recuperating at home.
A fragmentary letter from Mrs. Gertrude Sateteen of Seattle to a Moravia friend recounts a long visit with family in Burlington, memories of Seattle ties, correspondence with son Glenn, and a tour including Chicago Memphis Vicksburg and a W C A stay. The writer describes family reunions, mausoleums, and travel details as they prepare to visit California.
Fuller The farm bureau held a meeting at the James Long home Tudraday evening. The 4 H girls presented a program and sold ice cream. Visitors at Jésa Smiths the 4th included Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Smith of Kansas City, Troy Smith of Princeton, Mrs. Lilly Smith of Centerville, M. G. Smith of Walnut City, Leo Smith and family of Winfield Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Lesterith and Mr. and Mrs. Bus Frieze of Clarion Iowa. Gerald Longs left for Canada to see the Dionne quintuplets and other sights. Cecil Parcel and family celebrated in Centerville Saturday evening. Everett Mosier family spent Sunday at John Akems. Jess Smith and James Long were business callers in Ottumwa Sunday. Oliver Elewick visited Jess Smith Sunday evening. Floyd and Vernon Scott of Munetine were guests with their parents Rev. and Mrs. F. Scott. Vernon Scott recently returned from a Rotary delegation trip to Atlantic City. Donald Tarr went to Omaha after the death of his nephew, Frederick William Tarr.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Smith and daughter Mary Lou with E E Kennedy of Kansas City Miss Juanita Smith of Moravia Mrs Lillie Smith of Centerville and Troy Smith of Mercy spent Sunday at John McDanels home Afternoon callers included Ira Boyer Opal June Goughnour and Paul Richard Mr and Mrs Johnnie Eaton and daughter of Lineville Iowa stayed Saturday night at Olin Foster Mr and Mrs Ire Boyer Opal June Goughnour and Paul Richard visited George Hiatt Tuesday afternoon F A Boyer spent Friday with his daughter Mrs John McDanel
Sunday afternoon gatherings at Claude Wren and John Whicker homes welcomed new family member Trenton Gladfelder as locals continued friendly calls. Vernon Kaster stayed overnight with cousin Dwight Kaster, while Olin Foster and family hosted visits with McKern and others. Various calls occurred across Moravia and Unionville with relatives from Rockford and Davenport joining in family conversations and a shower at Frank O Connor’s.
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