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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
2
Editor's Mail from Minnesotan Readers in 1938
The letters from Charles Michener of Mt. Ayr and Frank M. Main of Zephyrhills share thanks for the Moravia Union subscription, note local rain and crops, and mention family health and plans. A Zephyrhills note recalls Iowa's early days with family visits, tuberculosis recovery, and community updates including meetings and local arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ayr
Moravia Union
Mayes
Frank M. Main
Zephyrhills
Fla
Union
Iowa
Towa
Chance Lavely
Mattie Smith \Caylor
Unionville
Caylor
Centerville
J. A. Mounts
Family and community notes from COUNTRY AIR area
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen visited with Elbert Moore family on Sunday. Berle Beaty and daughters dropped by Earl Boardman’s. Clell Sheldon and wife welcomed a new baby boy named Darwin Guy, weighing 9% pounds. Alumni party attendance included Truaxton Dicks Jessie Sheldon and Rosalie Beaty. Frances Sheldon stayed with grandparents Bert and Frances Sheldon. Vosburgh reunion drew a large crowd with 105 at the cooperative dinner. Rosa Beaty Robert Allardyce and Jessie Sheldon visited Berley Beaty Friday afternoon. Evelyn Dicks spent part of last week in Centerville with sister Orlie Farris. Alex Allardyce and Harve Beaty hosted Thursday visitations. Merle Rex Dicks visited Ottumwa. Centerville callers noted from this vicinity. Children’s Day program at the Methodist church drew a large crowd Sunday night. Mrs Jennie Dicks died Sunday at her Corydon home. Evelyn Dicks attended the Register Tribune picnic in Des Moines. Berle Beuty and Bert Sheldon home visits Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Callen
Elbert Moore
Berle Beaty
Earl Boardman’s
Clell Sheldon
Darwin Guy
Truaxton
Jessie Sheldon
Rosalie Beaty
Frances Sheldon
Bert Sheldon
Vosburgh
Rosa Beaty
Robert Allardyce
Berley Beaty
Evelyn Dicks
Centerville
Orlie Farris
Alex Allardyce
Harve Beaty
Merle
Rex Dicks
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
Jennie Dicks
Corydon
Evelyn Dick
Roscoe Argo
John Repp
Leo
Wes Scott
Phyllis Haver
Russell Brown
Katherine Argo
Jake Firkin
Henry Elliott
John Moffatt
Susan Callen
George Shehan
Inez
Irene
John
Ellen
Mia
Rex Haver
Edward
Phyllis
Roy Hayworth
Ray
Chilren
M. E
Iconium
Helen Turner
Earl Swift
Ileo
Fred Argo
Vinton Lundy
Lowell Turner
Helen
Near
Leighton
Lloyd Johnson
Roscoe Argo J
Local Social Roundup and Visits Across Towns
Brompton and Mrs. M. E. Boardman visited Clarence Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Miller dined with John Dille. Herman Johnson’s guests included Russell Darby Edgar Wilson Clarence Wilson BE. F. Boardman and daughters. Mrs. Katie Miller and Mrs. Clarence Wilson afternoons with Mrs. M. E. Boardman. Max and Don John’s families were evening callers. J. C. Johannes and son visited Albia relatives. J. T. Clarkson of Des Moines called on L. C. Johannes. John Cernich of Albia brought corn to the Clarkson farm. J. E. Stafford and family Evelyn Collins Jim Leach visited the Chus DeLong home. Opal Wilson and son visited the M. E. Boardman home. Geo. Reid and family visited relatives in Russell. Picnic at Oskaloosa featured Ralph Davis Burdell Roberts Archie Billings Ehuer Vance Alberta Berto Anna Cherne Eva Boardman and Dorothy Davis. New bonded motor oil promotion advertised with guaranteed quality. buy one tire, get the second at 50 percent off with tubes included. Danehue of Winterset spent the weekend with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Boardman
Clarence Wilson
Miller
John Dille
Herman Johnson
Russell Darby
Edgar Wilson
BE. F. Boardman
Katie Miller
M. EB. Boardman
Don John
Sin
Max
J.C. Johannes
Son
Albia
Wilma Boardman
J. T. Clarkson
Des Moines
L. C
Carried Across River In Parents Arms
Mrs J A Mounts recalls 1866 crossing of the Mississippi by her parents J B L Hendrix in Monroe County. With river frozen, sleds ran short and her father led a walk across the ice from Burlington to Illinois. She and her siblings were young at the time, mirroring ferry shortages noted in Moravia Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents
Reading
Moravia Union
Mississippi River
J. B. L. Hendrix
Monroe County
Illinois
Burlington
Wateraalok
Old Moravia
Austin Jay
J A, Mounts
Urbana youths attend Lake Wapello 4-H camp trip
McAlister led Urbana Booster club members Billy Wilson Robert McAlister Vaughn Chas Dean Faber to a Lake Wapello 4-H camp June 8 returning after evening activities. Othello Cary and family and Mrs White joined after supper to hear camp stories. Mrs Chas Davis hosted 17 Wednesday club members on June 8. Nine young people attended.
PROGRAM KING THEATRE ALBIS IOWA
The Albis Iowa program lists upcoming double features and guests. June 15 and 16 present A Trip to Paris with Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer plus Tonight's Our Night. June 17 and 18 show College Swing with Marthe Raye Burns Allen Betty Grable Jackie Coogan and Condemned Woman. June 19 and 20 offer Doctor Rhythm with Bing Crosby and Mary Carlisle. June 21 features Arsene Lupin Returns with Virginia race Melvyn Douglas and Warren Williams. June 22 and 28 showcase Jezebel with Bette Davis Henry Fonda and George Brent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Family
Paris
Claudette Colbert
Charles Boyer
Marthe Raye
Burns & Allen
Betty Grable
Jackie Coogan
Sally Eilers
Bing Crosby
Mary Carlisle
Beatrice Lillie
Andy Devine
Rafe Davis
Virginia Race
Melvyn Douglas
Warren Williams
Arsene Lupin
Local Centralia Area Social Visits Roll Through Week
Franklin and Roscoe Argo hosted callers Tuesday with Carl and Katherine Argo and many others visiting Roscoe Argo and Wes Scott homes. Families Rex Haver Phyllis Haver and Moffatt relatives attended a river birthday picnic. Local residents Loyd Johnson Earl Swift and Leighton area guests stopped by, sharing news of recent visits and a birthday event.
Valley Darby Family and Neighbors Social Round
Kinser Valley G R Darby and son Donald visited Blakesburg Friday morning. Harry Felton and family called at the G R Darby home Sunday. Russell Darby hauled hogs to Ottumwa Thursday. James Long delivered a hog here Wednesday. Donald Darby traveled to Louila Wednesday night for a dinner honoring Glen Chance leaving for the Dakotas. We spent Sunday at Roy Darby's Albia home. LeRoy Wilson joined us. We attended Tom Sawyers play at the theater. Donald Darby and mother joined Children's Day at M E church in Moravia Sunday evening. Russell Darby escorted ball players to Hiteman Sunday. Zell Wilson and wife toured Hilton Sunday. Fern Wright and wife visited Zell Wilson Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Darby
Donald
Blakesburg
Harry Felton
Helen
Russell Darby
Ottumwa
James Long
Donald Darby
Louilla
Glen Chance
Dakotas
Roy Darby
Albia
LeRoy Wilson
Tom Sawyers
M. E
Moravia
Hiteman
Zell Wilson
Hilton
Fern Wright
Zell _ Wilson
Local Social Calls Across Several Homes
Douglas Salem and family visited R. E. Bear on Thursday. D B White and daughter Kereline called at lake Cridlebough on Monday afternoon. Carl Fenton and son Bobby with Lola Clayworth spent Friday with John Clayworth. Fern White of Dubuque visited D. E. White’s home Saturday night before returning to Decorah. Harry Burton family spent days with Lyde near Unionville. May Cridlebaugh and May visited Balak Cridlebaugh Thursday evening. Rayne Nidiebaugh called Alva Cridlebough Thursday evening. Jon Claxtay and family spent time at Miles Tavlos home in West Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Starks
Marilyn
R. E. Bear Home
D. BE. White
Kereline
Lake Cridlebougd
Carl Fenton
Bobby
Lola Clayworth
John Clayworth
Fern White
Dubuque
Decorah
D. E. White
Devorah
Harry Burton
Lyde
Union- Ville
Marend Mle
Pervis Cridlebaugh
May
Balak Cridlebaugi
Eveblag
Harry Burte
Arthur
Doris
Suurday
Lyte
Rayne Nidiebaugh
tAlva
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Mentioned
Sunday gatherings include families of Clayworth Walker Cridlebaugh Claxton Stark Craig Brown and Christani visiting Rog Stark Elmer Brown Des Moines Greerfield Village Canada and planned travel to Buffalo New York leaving Monday morning. The message notes Leona Starks Mildred Cridlebaugh in Greenfield Village Canada and sightseeing plans for Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clayworth
Lee Walker
Milo
Jack
Joyce
Alva Cridlebaugh
Wanda
Ruby
John Claxton
Norman
Therman
Catherine
Pel Claxton
Rogs Stark’s
Craig
Des Moines
Elmer Brown
Mr. Brown
Alfred Christani
Leona Starks
Mildred Cridlebaugh
Greenfield Village
Canada
Buffalo
N. Y
Hazel College LeRoy Wilson Weekend Visits
Hazel College pupil LeRoy Wilson spent Saturday night at Eph Wilson's home. Sunday visits included Mrs. Grant Sincox and Kenneth Johnson at Zell Wilson's place, and Mrs. Leda Sincox with Mrs. Grant Sincox at Ed Johnson's home. E G Sincox family enjoyed Sunday at Grant Lincox's home. Afternoon callers featured Gu Johnson and gon Carl, Mrs. Ray Hopkins, Miss Brown, and Miss Woodward. Zell Wilson hosted Jess Smith. Ed Johnsons spent Sunday afternoon and evening at Sterman Johnson’s. Mary Laurance, Ed Johnson's mother, was buried June 18 at Albia. Teddy Wilson remains on the sick list. Paul Parson family and Ruth Williams visited Ed Johnson Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Wilson
Eph Wilson
Grant Sincox
Kenneth Johnson
Zell Wilson
Leda Sincox
Ed Johnson
E. G. Sincox
Grant Lincox
Gua Johnson
Gon
Carl
Ray Hopkins
Blakesburg
Miss Brown
Miss Woodward
New Hope
Teddy Wilson
Jess Smith
Sterman’ Johnson
Mary ‘Laurance
Albia
Paul Parson
Ruth Williams
Local Families Visit and Guests Remain Active
The report lists numerous social visits and calls across Centerville Albia Moulton and surrounding homes. Activities include Wednesday and Sunday calls at Long Burns Smith Parcel Wilson and others with relatives and friends visiting during the week.
New Hope Attends Community and Family Gatherings
New Hope residents Orval Burton and family and Miss Lulu Burton joined a Children's Day program at the M E church in Moravia. Various callers visited, including the Luse and Hiatt families, the Donavan home hosted guests, and couples shared meals and Sunday visits in Ottumwa, Blakesburg, Humeston, and nearby areas.
Local social roundup notes visits and family gatherings
Mrs Elsie Martin, Mrs Alta Chambers, and Miss Lulu Burton lead a week of visits. Genevieve Donovan stayed with Lulu Burton and Orval Burton. Frank Turner traveled to Chicago after weeks with his father B. E. Turner. Several households hosted meals and hospital visits tied to the Donavan, Burton, Hiatt, and Dooley families in Hilton and Centerville areas.
Horner Couple Attend Centerville Funeral Service
Mr and Mrs W F Horner traveled to Centerville on Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Mrs George Strickler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Horner
Centerville
George Strickler
Centerville Social Roundup Notices Noted
Blue Front Mrs Ben Williams and daughters were Centerville callers Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Bill Abbott and daughter Carolyn Sue of Council Bluffs visiting at Moore parental home. Mrs Zike and daughter spent a day with Mrs Ben Jones last week. Circle of locality visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Plants. Harry Hilman spent Sunday at Emma Wood's. Lloyd Brown's spent Sunday evening at Cass Hamilton's. Enid Long taking treatment at Chariton. Mrs John Van Zante and daughter Wilma were in Centerville last week. Jim Moore called at L Hamilton's Saturday morning. Donald Lockman helping Marve Lockman with corn plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Abbott
Carolyn Sue
Council Bluffs
Dim Moore
Zike
Ben Jones
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Appanocose County
Congress
H. K. Smith
Preston, Minn
Howard
Ester
Mayo Clinic
Curtis
Robert
Prtnied
Charles V. Michener
R. A. Faber
E. T. Printz
Moulton
Carl Coop
Storker
H. HW. King
Ralph Fisher
John Sutton
Lockman
C. R. Sandifer
C. R
University of Oklahoma
Chas. Faber
A. C. Faber
L. A. Anawalt
Annie VanCleave
Lizzie McAlister
Country Air Mystic
Brompton
Danehue
Winterset
Turner
Ambulance Service
W. A. Brooks
Centerville, Iowa
Urbana and Vicinity
Williams Clothing Company
Albia, Iowa
King Theatre
Albis
Bette Davis
Henry Fonda
George Brent
Jezebel
Franklin
Kinser Valley
Douglas Salem
Hazel College
Carlyste Long and Son
J. K. Long
F. W. Wright
Earnie Kineade
Cecil Parcel
Leon Burns
J. J. Udem
Gerald Long
Jegg Smith
Sears
Neva Harsh
iCenterville
Ralph Tuttle
E. F. Wilson
J. J. Allem
Jess Long
Junior Smith
Cecil Parcel's
Don
Troy Lockman
Orval Burton
Lulu Burton
M.E. Church
John Cleaver
Ben Davis
Ralph Boyer
Ronald
W.E. Donavan
Robert Lusel
Betty
Frank Hiatt
Don Pettibone
Alex Main
Keith Rose
Gerald Hunter
Nancy Jane
Parental Prank Chambers
Elsie Martin
Herbert McDanel
Billie
Bert Meadows
Russell Burns
Obe Burns
Gladys Harsh
John Plants
Roy Scott
George Scott
Delmont Moffitt
Nancy Jo
Gene McGuire
Humeston
New Hope Club
C. T. Slavin
Alta Chambers
Genevieve Donavan
Frank Turner
Chicago
B. EB. Turner
Harry Duncan
Hayward
Minn
Donavon
Mrs. Donavon
Frank Wilson
Elbert McGinnis
Ivan Harsh
Matt Watts
Dick Wilson
Centerville Park
Genevieve
Junior Donavan
Charles Dooley
John Wood
Junior
Frances Burton
Margaret
Vernon Easter
Darby
Clark Hotel
Ben Williams
Goodyear
Qualiy Drelo
Price Araw
Alka-Seltzer
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