Hilton Area Social and Visiting Notes
Neighborhood roundup from Hilton area with visits and gatherings. Lois and Clifford Woodcock of News ton spent time with grandparents Woodcock and Callen. Miss Lucille Spencer returned from Ames after the 4 H convention and Miss Ferne Humphrey returned from Clifford Lovet home. The 4 A club and Ladies Aid activities are noted along with several dinner and guest visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endies Aid
J. A. Abesbertson
A Club
Catherine Cernich
Lois
Clifford Woodcock
Newston
Woodcock
Callen
Nations
Ferne Humphrey
Clifford Lovet
Lucille Spencer
Ames
Elmer Smith
Oskaloosa
Rey
R. C. Rowe
H. A. Smith
Lewis Rouse
Evelyn Carter
Unionville
Jack Spencer
Gladys Parrel
Roberta Humphrey
Hazel Majors
Eula
Astlock
Ladies Aid
Will Callen
R. C. Humphrey
Mayme Callen
Earl Woodcock
Local Social Notes From Hiatlisville Area
Miss Lois Davis spent Saturday night with Miss Edith Powell and Miss Eva Rose planned to attend summer school before teaching in Wyoming next year. Miss Opal Callen left for Chicago for a summer course at Evanston College and will be with her sister Mrs Sadie Hinney. Windy storms crippled telephone service reducing news this week. Attendance at Wenley was low due to heavy rain last night. Many locals attended airport dedication and demonstrations at Centerville Monday. Roy Scott and Ernest McKay families plus Mr and Mrs E E Turner visited W H Powell Friday evening. ice cream and refreshments were served. The occasion honored Mr and Mrs Lester Powell who left next day for Rockford, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Davis
Edith Powell
Eva Rose
Cedar
Wyoming
Opal Callen
Chicago
Evanston College
Sadie Hinney
Wenley
Centerville
Roy Scott
Ernest McKay
E. E. Turner
W. H. Powell
Lester Powell
Rockfard
Hazel College visits and family gatherings noted
Hazel College students George Darby and family and Zell Wilson and family spent Sunday at the Obie DuVail home. Herman Johnson and family visited the Lincox home, Willie Van Dorin and family at the Anderton home near Albia. Zell Wilson and family were at the George Darby home Friday evening. Mrs. Leda Sincox and son Clair and Mrs. Grant Sincox visited Emma Johnson Thursday. Unionville and Blakesburg extended visits to Robert Jennings home. Rainy with flooding concerns as Chariton river rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Darby
Zell Wilson
Obie DuVail
Herman Johnson
Lincox
Willie van Dorin
Anderton
Albia
Fiona Wailes
Clelia Jones
Bayard Neff
Grant Sincox
Leda Sincox
Clair
Emma Johnson
Kenneth
Unionville
Blakesburg
Robert Jennings
Ervin Lincox
J. L. Jones
Locals Celebrate in Moravia
Locals report social activity in Moravia and surrounding towns with residents visiting relatives in Centerville, Des Moines, Ottumwa, and Bloomfield. Notable items include band concerts, aviation day participation, and health news such as Howard K. Smith’s Mayo Clinic operation success and improving condition.
Sunday visitors and community gatherings at Dutch Du Vall's
The record lists local residents visiting Dutch Du Vall's home and attending Centerville avation and ovation days. Families including Darby, Wilsons, Johnsons, Dyphions, and others spent weekends together, shared refreshments, and planned monthly sewing gatherings for Ruth Johnson's birthday.
Manager Hawk Leads Livestock Shipments For Moravia Co op
F P Hawk manager of the Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association visited the Producers Live Stock Commission Association with four shipments of cattle and hogs. About forty owners were represented in the shipment, with 57 hogs averaging 9.97 dollars and a weight of 218 pounds. Hawk, a seven year leader and strong booster, says this year will be good despite drought. Rain fell while Hawk was away and more rain is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Hawk
Moravia Cooperative Marketing Association
St. Louis Producers News
Producers Live Stock Commission Association
Hawk
Us Association
Two Daughters Rise in American Politics Highlighting Bryan and Hanna Legacies
In a period of political transition, Ruth Hanna McCormick and Ruth Bryan Owen emerge as daughters from Bryan and Hanna lineages. Ruth Hanna McCormick secures a congressman-at-large nomination in Illinois, while Ruth Bryan Owen wins a June primary race for congress. Both symbolize a new public servant archetype. Richard Sneed visits his grandparents in Moulton during a week, as Dor thy and Mrs. Wright from Galesburg join for a weekend with sisters Pearl Reich and Regina Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Marcus Hanna
Bryan
Democratic Arty
Hanna Foreara
Republican Party
Ongressman
Ilinois
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Ruth Bryan Owen
Congeal
Florida
Wienburg
Dorthy
Mra. Wright
Galesburg
Pearl Reich
Mra
Regina Tarr
Budgets on Babies from Nebraska Experts
Economics experts at the University of Nebraska propose a household budgeting system for young girls to instill financial habits early. Home economics instructors and the Woman's Home Companion suggest starting before marriage while noting a future family event will involve a doctor, nurse and budget specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universlty of
Nebraska
Nurea
Sharks to Be Capitalized in New Zealand Industry
A new industry planned in New Zealand aims to use sharks for products such as leather oil fertilizer glue and a pancreatic gland extract for medicine. Promoters, including leading countrymen, seek a daily catch of 1,000 sharks from New Zealand waters to fuel production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Nong
Classified ads farm loans and sales misc notices
Classified ads include farm loans, being available through Chet Brosbur and Watkins Products dealer in Moravia. Job wanted to sell Watkins Products. Several sale items listed including Joan Deere riding cultivator, Hereford bulls, town property, lost balloon tire and rim between Foster Moravia. Barn stall available for students. Maxwell family in Lucerne invites applicants. school traffic near their home. misread lines indicate domestic notices and personal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Lucerne
J. S. McCord
Courtship Rules Vary By Region Women Gain Divorce Privileges
Reports from diverse cultures describe female led courtship norms. In some Thdo Ciinn districts the woman initiates divorce and retains home, children, and one third of property. Maternal kinship tribes in Asia allow women to propose and divorce husbands, gaining leverage over assets. In India, a warden notes a ritual where suitors are tested before marriage. In Borneo, the girl leads the courtship as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
Thdo-Ciinn
Assin
Ronda Porjng
India
Honey production in Quebec shows rising apiary yields
A historical summary of Quebec honey production notes early imports and bee lore, with census figures. It cites the first hive import to America, 1870 provincial records, and 19th century production milestones. The text reports hives and pounds produced, detailing up to 4 million pounds of extracted honey and 300 thousand pounds of comb honey annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
India
Indiana
America
Fm Woniler
Province of
Heesians in Revolution Help From German Forces
In the American Revolution German conscripts hired by England aided the revolt on behalf of the Crown. Stemming from six German states, many were from Hesse Cassel and Hesse Darmstadt. Commanded first by General Philip von Reister then Wilhelm von Knyphausen until 1777, they played key roles at Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Bennington, Brandywine, Germantown, Yorktown and other engagements. Of about 80 000 who came, roughly 7 00 returned to Germany. about 4 200 died from wounds or in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Phillip von Reister
Wilhelm von Knyphausen
Long Taland
White Plains
Irenton
Bennington
Brandyvelne
Germantown
Guilford Courthouse
Yorktown
America
Ten Plagues of Egypt According to Biblical List
The article corrects the popular miscount of plagues and lists ten events from the Bible. It notes errors in saying seven plagues and outlines the sequence: Nile turning to blood, land covered with locusts, dust turned to fine grit, swarms of insects, cattle plague, boils, hail and fire, locusts again, dense darkness for three days, and the destruction of the firstborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Work for the Blind in Britain’s National Institute annual report
The annual report highlights blind workers in diverse tasks. A blind man rings coins at the Royal Mint, a blind woman operates electric motors, others assemble tosa, fold photographic envelopes, and wrap and box cardboard in a factory-like setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemarkatde
Britian Nacional Institute For the Blind
Werhaps
Royal Mint
Gagembing
Tosa
Debt Paying in China Brings Humorous Pre New Year Fray
In China the old custom requires settling large debts before New Year. With no laws to back debt collection pressure, many rush to borrow at high rates to meet obligations. Debtors fear daylight lantern searches as creditors hunt during the final hours of the old year for a peaceful start to the new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Dog Trial Satirizes Chicken Theft in French Play
In a Kans City Star note, Frendish dramatist Flacine parodies a court case in Leg Pladeurs where a dog is accused of stealing a cup of chicken. The playful satire shows lawyers windy, a dogged judge, and a twist with the dog’s puppies awakening sympathy. Outcome remains unstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Doge
Flacine
India
Racke
Perlaps
Kanass Chy
Ring Finger Origins In Wedding Traditions
For centuries rings were worn on the thumb with brides using that finger, a practice that shifted under ecclesiastical influence. The left fourth finger was chosen for the ring due to practical reasons, avoiding wear, and referencing a legend of a vein to the heart.
Harvesting Almonds on Majorca Island trade
The article describes almond cultivation as the island’s main crop on Majorca where numerous varieties are grown. Almonds are harvested with bamboo poles and gathered by women and children, then nuts are separated from husks, shells cracked by hand or machinery, and kernels extracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majorca
Real Womanhood Admired and Changed by Suffrage
A 19th century column notes that suffrage altered Koonswouma, praising natural femininity and beauty. It mentions she is admired by men who frequent her presence, while suggesting conflicting views on what constitutes true womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koonswouma
Wen
H W. Howe
Insects in Disguies Explain Deceptive Beetles and Gliders
The text describes beetles that imitate others and even a glider that mimics a person. It notes how perceived abilities may mislead observers, with mentions of counterfeits and deception in appearance and behavior.
Local visitors and a recovery in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Wm Graham of Des Moines visit at the J MILI man home. Mr and Mrs Hudson and son of Exline spend the weekend at the parental A J Cowell home. Dr Burke Powell of Albia and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Denver Colorado visit J F Powell. Hick Pabst of Des Moines spends the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst. Miss Thelma Johnson visits J E Sharp home in Centerville. Richard Ballew, former resident now in Rockford Illinois, underwent an appendectomy at the Centerville hospital Saturday and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Graham
Des Moines
John Miliman
Mr. and
Mra. Hudson and Son
Exline
A. J. Cowell
Burke Powell
Albia
Thomas Hamilton
Denver Col
C. 8
Albis
J. F. Powell
Hick Pabst
Mrs
Harry Pabst
Richard Ballew
Rockford, NL
Centerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hilton
Hiatisville
Hazel College
Moravia
Alva Hiatt
Elizabeth Sneed
Allen Hiatt
Atlanta
Lester Smith
Frank Renner
Joliet, IA
H. 5. Turner
N. G. Wilson
J. C. Rousseau
Misa Pearl Turner
Misa Katharine Black
Moulton
J. B. Sneed
Elizabeth
Richard
C. A. Powers
Bloomfield
Robert Coltom
Delmar R. Wilson
Albert Brain
Anna
Edna Dyphon
N G. Wilsor
Madarene Houser
Center+ville
Evelyne Carter
Adell
Carter
G. G. Bellamy
Nichols, Town
Albert Veach
Ottumwa
Thoraday
Veach
Howard K. Smith
Jean
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Hedge Colleges
Dutch du Vall
Geo. Darby
Ze Wilson
la Roe
Cheree Dyphion
Ruth Johnson
Harold Davis
O. G. Davis
John Johnson
Leonard Fletcher
Bricy Cain
Vivien Wilson
Irene Pix
Madge Maxine
Otha Lee du Vall
Irma Wilson
Burlington
Cheree Dyphon
James Cain
Bricy and
Bricy
Burke Wilson
Wilhelm Blumen Atock
la Roi
E. F. Wilson
la Verne Davis
T. J. Luse
Richard Sneed
Sharks
Chet Brosbur
Watkins
L C. Hamilton
Watkin
R. 2
Joan Deere
Hereford
Forest Main
E. Rufus Easter
Foster and Moravia
Ballon Tire
Rim
C. N. Davis
Mistie Lowe
Hestiana
Hellion
Chester Broshar
Hartford
Himself
Jgnior
Alexander’s Grocery and Produce
Thelma Johnson
J. E. Sharp
Centervile
W. G. Lagle
Moravia Ball Park
Sevilla
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