Hazel College visitors and local calls noted
Jacob Caster spends a few days with his son E. C. Caster and Mrs Grant Sincox. Zell Wilson and family host visitors on Sunday. George Darby Vera Lewis Leda Sincox and Mrs Grant Sincox stop by Zell Wilson’s home. Willie VanDorin shops in Morayia. Eph Wilson hosts Howard and Laurence Johnson. Roy Darby visits Harp Darby. Look for newborn Lindberghs later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Caster
E. C. Caster
Grant. Sincox
Ervin Sincox
Clair
Jones
Zell Wilson
George Darby
Vera
Eyay Lewis
Leda Sincox
Grant Sinesx
Willie VanDorin
Morayia
Eph Wilson
Roy Darby
Harp Darby
Arthur
Herbert
Lewis
Howard
Laurence Johnson
Doctor Warns On Water Safety Prompting Dismayed Reply
A doctor cautions a patient about drinking unfiltered water and the danger of animal organisms. The patient quips that he would rather be an aquarium than a cemetery, highlighting comic resignation in a medical warning.
Oh Mabel, Abel Quarrels Over a Lost Watch
A humorous exchange shows Abel lamenting he left his watch on the dresser upstairs and Mabel quips that it will run down if he waits long enough. The playful banter captures domestic teasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Mabel
A Bleek Onion
A dialogue where a person confirms a traced family connection to an uncle who evaded capture. The exchange includes a misinterpreted marriage rumor and a closing word Congratulations reflecting social chatter.
Theyre Like That Sorority Billy Proposed To Me
A short note from a reader wonders if Billy truly loves her after proposing last night. She notes she has known him only a few days and contemplates the sincerity of his feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Special Service Morning Misconduct
In an early morning incident the boss discovered his bookkeeper kissing the stenographer. He asked if this is what he pays for. The staff replied together that they perform the act free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosa
Trench Digger Foretells Harsh Labor Paradox
A trench digger laments that in his line the more effort expended only reduces his payoff and status. The remark captures a grating truth about tough labor and diminishing returns faced by workers in grueling trades.
Our Beauty Parade Washout at Laundryman's Daughter
The item recalls a young laundryman's daughter entering a beauty parade and failing to impress, described with period newspaper tone and light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Beauty
Daughter Defies Dad As College Girl Returns Late
A fragment shows a father scolding his college educated daughter for being out late in a car. The co ed replies with a rebuke about propriety, hinting at family tension and social expectations.
Moravia social notes and local visits listed
Maple Grove residents and neighbors gather for visits and chores over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst host Moravia callers. Vesta Oehler and children spend weekend at Charley Lar home. Mattie Sharp visits Bory Arnold home. Toni McCrary hauling sand for Johnson building. J L Dodd and others attend clothing course in Centerville. Hicks Pabst in Centerville. Marjorie Dodd and Eqvie Edrie Callen attend Beaver convention in Moravia. Cell Coffin works for J L Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pabst
Moravia
Vesta Oehler
Charley Lar
Mattie Sharp
Bory Arnold
Toni McCrary
Hicks Pabst
Centerville
Tom McCrory
Marjorie Dodd
Eqvie Edrie Callen
Cell Coffin
J. L. Dodd
Enid Long marks fifth birthday with little friends
Sixteen children gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate Enid Longs fifth birthday. Town residents were seen visiting as neighbors shared well wishes and stories.
Pleasant Hill Social roundup features Massman visitors
Mrs Nellie Massman from Des Moines visited her mother in law Mrs Clara Massman in Pleasant Hill Tuesday evening. Local residents visited, traded, and helped with farm work including families of Fenton Tarbell Brown Lemaster Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Massman
Des Moines
Clara Massman
Opal
Arlene Fenton
Charley Tarbell
Clara Brown
Betty Jean
Harry Lemaster
Marjorie Brown
Elbert Moore
Key
Cox
Fern Penfield
Deliah Fenton
Otha Fenton
Thursday Bill Free Hauls Corn to Farm
Clara Massman’s Thursday Bill Free hauled corn to the John McAninch farm on Thursday. Mrs. Howard Fenton and Elma Fenton spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Elbert Moore. Dorothy and Opal Fenton attended Sunday School at Broshy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Clark spent Sunday and Sunday night at the J. A. Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Massman
John McAninch
Howard Fenton
Elma Fenton
Elbert Moore
Dorothy
Opal Fenton
Broshy
L. H. Clark
J. A. Clark
Local Social Visits and Family News in Albia Area
ENON and Darla Smith visited relatives in Albia last week. Gene Cloyed and family spent Friday evening at the Carl Cloyed home. Andy Faber and Dallas Faber visited the Dick Faber home Thursday. W R Rose went to Dodge City Kansas Friday to see his seriously ill brother Kenneth. Lyle and Clifford Cloyed spent Sunday afternoon with Rudolph Pence. Ernest McKay and family were in Moravia Monday evening. Madge Davis visited Geneva Selman Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lee Long and son Dean visited Irvin Smith Tuesday evening. Mrs Gee Cloved and daughter Mabel Hawk attended the Farm Bureau at Charley Davis’s Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Harry Tisue daughter Tresa and Osa Callen called at Elvie Hawk’s recently. Vaughn Faber is on the sick list this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darla Smith
Albia
Gene Cloyed
Carl Cloyed
Andy Faber
Dallas Faber
Dick Faber
W. R. Rose
Dodge City
Kans
Kenneth
Lyle
Clifford Cloyed
Rudolph Pence
Ernest McKay
Moravia
Madge Davis
Geneva
Selman
Mrs. Lee Long
Dean
Irvin Smith
Gee
Cloved
Mabel Hawk
Charley Davis
Harry Tisue
Tresa
Osa Callen
Elvie Hawk
Vaughn Faber
Foster Events and Local Social News Recap
Foster family activities fill a weekend with visits to grandparents and neighbors. Memorial services were held at Eslinger Cemetery. Local residents, including Darby and Lewis families, made business calls in Bucknell and Moravia, with multiple attendance at Children Day services in Moravia and help with house cleaning.
Moravia Visitors and Town ResidentsShare Summer Break
Franklin Township residents hosted visitors including Mrs Avis McFatridge and her son Hugh from Moravia on Thursday. Miss Mildred Tarr, a Mt. Vernon college student, vacationed at the Tarr home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Gilliland of California visited relatives here. Mrs Pearl Runnells of Ottumwa visited family and returned home Sunday. Pearl, Rubye, Mary and Edna Moffatt attended the Kelsey Sunday School picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis McFatridge
Hugh
Mildred Tarr
Colege
Mt. Vernon
Tarr
Famous Hints About Time And Parking Allegedly
A quoted line tricks readers into thinking a watch in a public space dictates parking behavior. The remark implies no cause for lingering, prompting scrutiny of enforcement and signage in the area. Local officials consider daylight rules and posted limits to resolve confusion.
Making a Race of It
Oscar Whimplepusf proclaims his studies lag due to a singular obstacle. He vows to pursue education more effectively, framing the delay as a race against time and effort.
Well'er-er nice girl comic exchange
Dialogue from a 1920s style column shows two men, Bill and Bob, joking about a Thompson girl. One asks if Bill is still enraged, he says no, and mentions a quirky line about how he got out of it, reflecting light humor and local slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Thompson
Bob
Cleverness and Wisdom in Modern Living
A terse editorial note questions if many can earn a living yet few live virtuously within wealth. It praises Lindbergh as a true man for steering clear of endorsements and shows skepticism about fitting a world figure to a personal agenda.
Moravia Social Notes Include Hogs Haul and Visits
Hugh McFastridge helped Earl McFatridge haul hogs to Moravia. The McFatridge family plus Marjorie spent Sunday at Mrs Avis McFatridge home. Runnells and wife visited Moravia Friday. Stansberry and Cecil McFatridge were business callers Tuesday. Roy Rinehart stayed with parental Rinehart home in Albia. Ice cream social drew a large crowd in Iconium Saturday night. Robert and Edith Turner entertained the whooping cough this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McFastridge
Earl McFatridge
Moravia
Bill McFatridge
Earl Snd
Marjorie
Avis McFatridge
C.H. Runnells
Everett Stansberry
Cecil McFatridge
Roy Rinehart
Rinehart
Albia
Marjorie McFatridge
Iconium
Hoffman home Friday evening visit noted
Mr and Mrs Cecil McFatridge called Friday evening at the J D Sheledon home noting a Hoffman visit in the local social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hoffman
Mrs. Cecil McFatridge
J. D. Sheledon
Fashion Moulders Bring Back the Suspenders Trend
Fashion moulders push a revival of suspenders known as galua. They note men arguing politics in public have nothing to hook a thumb for emphasis, while belts serve little beyond holding up trousers and restraining restless youths.
Bible Dominates World Literature with Record Placements
The American Bible Society distributed nearly 10 million volumes of the Scriptures last year proving the Bible's leadership in annual placements. Hollywood’s interest in dramatizing its stories reflects its vast influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Hollywood
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Miloravia Ginion
Appanoost County
Iowa
Smith Bros
Turner & Son
D. K. Orelup
Fuice
Farmeta’ & Merchants Savings Bank
Tolbert C. Moore
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
Crocker Bldg
Moines
Towa
West End
Stark & Hiatt
Gardner's Produce House
Frank R
GLICK
Ellis Swaim
A. G. Broshar
Oneota
Daniel D
Big Jim
David
Sevice
Alex Pijat
Hazel College
Lindbergh
N. R. Ward
Paul Hroshar
Missouri
Donald
Centerville and
Albia Road
Doyle Luse
E. A. Luse
Maple Grove
Enid
John VanZante
Excelsior Springs
Cass Hamilton
Grant Tadlock
G. T. Circle
Charlie Foster
Ralph Strickler
Newton
Forrest Glick
May
Pauline Evans
Elvert Moore
Jim Moore
Carl VanZante
Mia
Carl Hamilton
Velda
Helen
M. B. Tisue
Eo Pleasant Hill
Cap Dicks
Harry Brown
Henry Fenton
L. H. Clark Wednesany
Dennie Fenton
Harold
aDle
Vanehie Tarbell
Vers
Leo Beaty
Little Dale
Lloyd Clark and Son
Tom Massman
Enon and
Foster
Gerald Foster
Eslinger Cemetery
John Robinson
Albin
Hugh Lewis
Bucknell Thor
Dorthea Darby
Vera Lewis
Vernon Foster
Violet Heteer
Durward Foster Home
Eva Lewis
C. C. Kitterman
M. M. Darby
Lon Taylor
John Harvey
Norman
Franklin Township
Gerome
Blue Rean
Small Story
Kalypsy
Oscar Whimplepusf
Jack Law
Jack
Farina
Prune
Moraver
Frank M. Wilson
Garize
Alen Jincoln
Claude Best
Lindbergh Felow
Ateping
Mep
Roscoe Argo
Werman Sytsma
Robert
Edith Turner
F. F. Stansberry
Gallus
Northland
Pennsylvania
Moravia Oil Co
Oehler Bros
W. G. Lagle
Asright
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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