Moravia Chautauqua Opens Monday Afternoon
The Moravia Chautauqua opens next Monday with the Theodore Knox Concert Party leading a line of novelty musical entertainment. Under Acme Chautauqua System direction, tickets are being sold at $1.75 for adults and $1.00 for children with season and single admissions offered for eight programs. Guarantors sell tickets, or buyers may obtain them at local banks, a drug store, or general stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Chautauqua
Theodore Knox
Chautauqua
Acme Chautauqua
Chautavgna
Moravia
What If a Catalog Could Save a County
A long reflection questions the ethics of mail order houses and local merchants. It asks what these pages would offer in cash or credit, road and bridge funding, school and festival support, and the overall value of commerce to a town. The piece challenges dependence on distant merchants over farming and local self sufficiency.
Hilton Aid Ice Cream Social Announcement
The ladies of the Hilton Aid invite the community to an ice cream social on July 22 at the Joe Clark home. Proceeds support the group's charitable work.“
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Aid
Joe Clark
Milk bottle return record plan announced by West End Dairy
Beginning August 1 we will keep a daily record of all milk bowdles put out and all taken in. At month end customers will be charged for bottles not returned. The system applies to patrons on routes and at stores, aiming to improve return rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Dairy
Auto Accident Near Primary Road No 8 Detour
Mrs E G Tyner Mrs Wm Morfan Mrs Cecil Alexander and two children plus Eugene Alexander escaped serious injuries in a Monday morning crash along a detour of Primary Road No 8 south of the BBR Turner farm. Their Chevrolet touring car left the road after a passing maneuver and turned over with the bank caving in. Cecil Alexander suffered fractures and a wounded shoulder and side but was stabilized at Lynch and HB Alexander’s residence. The others were bruised but recovering as the car was nearly wrecked. Speed was low, mud protected occupants from greater harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Tyner
Wm. Morfan
Cecil Alexander
Eugene Alexander
B. BR. Turner Farm
Lynch
HB. Alexander
Mrs Mary Stillwell obituary from Moravia area
Mrs Mary J Stilwell mother of Mrs W G Firkinn of Moravia died at her Hamilton Town home on Friday July 15. Burial was Sunday after funeral services at the old homestead where she had lived 88 years. She was nearly eighty and mother of 46 children, 50 grandchildren and 99 great grandchildren, with many friends offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Stilwell
W. G. Firkinn
Moravia
Hamilton
Mra. Stillwell
Grading Starts South of Town on Primary 6
At the Wabash depot the trading company unloads houses on wheels, wagons, scrappers, tractors, mules and other gear for grading Primary No 6 from Moravia south. Work was expected to start Tuesday with the road closed to traffic and a detour on the Hiattsville road planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Moravia
Actua
Hiattsville
Fishing party captures season's prize fish in Chariton River
Oss Main Ben Kasler Eric Main John Templa and Floyd Cowell formed a fishing party that caught a 62 pound catfish near Mud Bridge in the Chariton River. Weighing at Alexander Store Molivia the next evening, this may be the river's largest catch, proving fish exist in the river. News mentions revival of Foster mining camp in Monroe County with plans for a new shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oss Main
Ben Kasler
Eric Main
John Templa
Floyd Cowell
Alexander
Molivia
Oss
Ben
Civil War Veteran Louis Hiatt Dies at 90 in Moravia
Louis Hiatt a Civil War veteran and Moravia resident died at his home Monday July 18 at age 90 years and one day. Born July 17 1837 in High Point North Carolina he enlisted in 1862 serving three years with Company C sithlow In Cantry and later helped lead patriotic observances. He was known for kindness to children and loyalty to Grand Army of the Republic and American Legion, survived by a daughter two sons two brothers a sister and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hiatt
Moravia
Hiatt
Grand Army of the Republic
American Legion
Uncle Lute
Wai
Mahaja Hiatt
High Point
Davidson County
North Carolina
Lows
Evan
Mindood
Co. C Sithlow
Cantry
Harn Hobson wedding in Albia Moravia lasting joy
Winnifred G. Harn wed Lester W. Hobson of Detroit in a July ceremony at the Harn home Albia Town with twenty relatives present. The bride, a Moravia and Univ of California alumna, taught in Los Angeles schools before moving to Detroit where Hobson works for Hudson Motor. The couple will reside in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Harn
Albia
Town
Winnifred G. Harn
Lester W. Hobson
Detroit
Mich
Matt R. Sawyera
First Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Moravia
Moravia High School
University of California
Los Angeles
Calif
Hobson
Hudson Motor
Change in Interurban Schedule Notice
Interurban riders should note schedule changes for cars northbound and southbound. Car No 3 now arrives Moravia at 4 63 a m and Car No 4 arrives at 2 07 p m, replacing previous times. Changes took effect last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Community urged to fund new band stand project
A local plea notes the old band stand is unsafe with a rotting floor and weakening frame. Citizens joke about it but agree a replacement would benefit the town, inviting individuals clubs or lodges to sponsor the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apongar
Moravia Chapter to Visit Unionville for Initiatory Work
Moravia Chapter No. 940 E. & A. M. will travel to Unionville Iowa on Friday July 29 to perform initiatory work. All who intend to go should meet at the Masonic Hall at 7:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Iowa
Masonic Hall
Converted Unionville man dies after long life on farm
About thirty years of age he joined the Baptist denomination and remained with Unionville Baptist Church until his death. He read the New Testament seven times last year and was married January 17, 1867, to Nancy Elizabeth Tucker. Surviving are four children Luella Hiatt Effie Carter Harvey Hiatt Verna Hiatt. two brothers Etijeh and Isaac. sister Nancy Meadywy. 16 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services held at home with Rev Luther Childs and Rev O J Fix assisting. burial at Denny cemetery near Hiatisville. American Legion and Auxiliary provided services. Burial at Denny cemetery near Hiatisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Luella J. Hiatt
Moravia
Effie C. Carter
Harvey S. Hiat
Orion
Verna J. Hiatt
Exeter
Nebr
Etijeh
Isaac
Moravis
Nancy Meadywy
Histraville
Findley Baptist Church
Ottumwa
O. J. Fix
Methodist Church
American Legion
Cusic
Denny Cemetery
Hiatisville
Three-Band Concert Planned for August in Moravia
No band concert next week due to Cha n teauqua in Moravia. A special feature will be held on Wednesday, August 3, when Cincinnati, Centerville, and Moravia bands combine under Mr. Gower to perform in Moravia, with about 100 musicians. The Cincinnati concert is set for July 27, and Moravia for August 3. Plan to attend. it promises to be a grand, unusual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Centerville
Gower
Bard
Van Dorin Reunion At Wildwood Park Ottumwa July 17 1927
The Van Dorin reunion gathered in Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday July 17 1927 with seven siblings present among many descendants. Mrs Flora Jones was elected chairman and Mrs Elsie Mendenhall secretary. the group planned to meet again on the third Sunday in July 1928. Big dinner followed by a short program and much visiting with numerous VanDorins and relatives listed from Moravia Albia Salem Fairfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Flora Jones
Appanoose
Monroe County
Elsie Mendenhall
Henry County
W.T. VanDorin
Freddie McKern
C. H. VanDorin
Harold
A. O. VanDorin
Zadin
Doris
Fern Spencer
Mary Clester
John Huff
James T. VanDorin
Lowell
Leo
Clara Selby
Paber
Dallas
Dean
J. Li Jones
Clella
Fran
Friend
Bayard Nett
Dorin Waites
Herman Williama
J. C. Lockman
Dorothy
Donald
Troy
Max
Albert Huff
Mene
Clyde
Eveline
Clifford
Betty
van Huff
Hygene
Alfred Dudley
Raymond
Foretta
Charlotte
Justine
Claudine
Kate McKern
Steven
Bert McKern
Carl Clark
Chester
Roy Matherly
Maxine
Moravia
Lucille
Irma
Walter Bowers
Opal
Fairfield
Walter Stewart
Glasgow
Gea
Abrist
Marjorit
Marcel
Clarice
Farmington
Lester Stockwell
Richard
Phyllis
Tracy
Civic Pride in Muruavia Urges Yard Care Reform
Citizens voice concern over neglected rubbish and overgrown lots in Vaegar lore and surrounding town. Calls rise for weed cutting and property upkeep while compliant homeowners suffer from surrounding neglect and undervalued properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muruavia
Valtu
Farmers Union Meeting Held in City Park
A Saturday evening gathering in City Park discussed farming conditions and Union efforts to organize farmers. Chairman Henry Sytsma introduced speakers Wilkison Stamps and Miller who spoke at length on industry conditions and union activities aimed at improving them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Henry Sytsma
Mr. Wilkison
J. 3. Stamps
Miller
Moravia Road Grading Begun by Contractor
Ellarton and Elliot have started work to grade the balance of No 6 highway between Hocking hill and the south county line. The project includes a single Presant–era course change and minimal cuts and fills. A temporary detour via Foster road toward Hilton is set during grading. later detour via Foxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellarton & Elliot
Hocking Hill
South County Line
Foster Road
Hilton
Foxter
Albia News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Mary 3. Stillwell
Foster
Blakesburg
Harn—Hobson
Chautaugue
Muydey
Bordens Eagle Brand
Antalous
Mrs. Deckers
Tom Thumb
WOC
Frank Swaim
Tbs
Leghorn
COX and Stags
F. F
Toms
G.S
R. W. Winsler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!