21 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
A midwestern town recalls a Fourth of July scene where officials were to address citizens in a park. A bystander urged “Make way for the representatives of the people,” prompting the crowd to part as the phrase echoed, underscoring citizen power versus political leadership.
Centerville area residents attended several gatherings with Mr and Mrs Ben Williams hosting family visitors. The note mentions visits by San Fe and Griffinvile connections, and multiple calls to L C Hamilton and Tadlock households.
Sunday activities at the Harry Woodward home were followed by visits to the John Van Zante residence. Bloomfield locals Ben Williams and Casa Hamilton called on Friday. R. R. Pennington delivered cattle to Melrose for L. C. Hamilton and Ben Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ashly visited the Cass Hamilton home Friday evening. The Circle met Wednesday with Mrs. John Van Zante.
Neva Moricle visiting sister Mrs Clyde Beaty near Walnut City. Mr and Mrs Theo Miller attended a Sunday School party in Mora. Mr and Mrs R B Luse, Jane and Betty spent Sunday with J R Cal len home. C T Foglesong of Moravia called on Mearl Walter Friday evening. John Tucker and Maxine Charlene Johnson of Blakesburg visited the Hie r home Sunday evening. Aubrey Walter spent a week with friends in Ottumwa. Hazel Callen and Paul Miller of Des Moines, Ira Callen and Mrs Clarence Miller called at J R Callen home Sunday evening. Young Peoples class of Wesley Sunday Hand invited guests to anawn party at Bayard Neff home Friday evening. Several from this vicinity attended Children Day program at Darby Sunday night. Mintia and Sylvis Callen called on Mrs Ralph Mericle Monday morning.
OMEGA Howard Bricker and Milton Stackler attended at the L Ward home Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Ray Lockman and Phyllis spent Sunday after Sunday School at the Estel Lockman home. Milton Stacker and family visited relatives in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon. Nineteen members of Fairview Sunday School young peoples class enjoyed a woods outing. Mr and Mrs Bert Kirk and Mr and Mrs Meyers spent Sunday afternoon at the H S McCumber home. Lloyd Lackinas attended in the evening. Misses Barbara McCumber and Fairy Stocker called on Mrs Filen Ward. Gideon baling hay for H S McCumber.
Town records reflect Barbara Brown and Loyd Brown hosting and visiting during the week. Nearby residents including Will Kelsey and Leonard Wilson hosted and attended community ice cream gatherings. Several families such as the Browns and Masce aided Ralph Davis with local projects amid midweek visits and Saturday activities.
Sunday afternoon visits noted at several homes including John Johnson in Fairfield and O G Davis residence. Various residents from Albia and Centerville, plus John W Johnson returning from Flagstaff, Arizona to spend summer with family.
Unionville residents and guests gathered for a program and ice cream supper at Miller Baptist church. A serious car accident involving Mrs Scott and her baby injured several, their car overturning after a collision with a port end. Ongoing visits connected to Epworth League Institute and local families are noted among the community.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a route 1 journey with Mrs Tom Hist and a sick body, referencing PPE and a move to Lowally. details and context are incomplete.
Residents of Hiattaville and nearby areas hosted and visited friends and relatives during a busy weekend. Mrs. Rumley and Mrs. Gien Clancy were among those receiving callers. Carl Foster worked at his job, while Mary Fowler and Russel visited Glen Clancy. Numerous other neighbors shared ice cream, attended a free school event in Moravia, and paid calls with families in Alicia, Hazel College, Moulton, and Foster.
Local notices recount Sunday visits among Miller Tadlock and related households at Caylor, Hart, Arnold, and Strunk homes. Coffees, cake, and a one year anniversary celebration appear, along with a near-miss accident involving Keith Wood. Community events include a church gathering and a planned youth ice cream social on June 29.
Fragmented OCR text notes Robina Miller and Tawny with a relative at the Lowell Turner home. Mentions Mr John Dong and Miss Helen visiting, with family gatherings and unclear references to towns and locations.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Foater hosted a Sunday gathering with seven schoolmates and six youths. Numerous locals including Mr and Mrs Steve Gilland Mrs May Benson and Raymond Lockman family shared visits at various homes. Children attended a Pleasant Valley program while others called on residents around Lacile Coltrain and Mildred Tomlin.
The Urbana column records recent showers enjoyed, visits by Albert Woodcock and family, and a well attended Children's Day program. Martin Stafford and family from Chariton called on friends, Sim Leach and wife dined with the Drapers, and Mrs. V. Hunter spent a day with Mrs. McCoy. The community sent members to Four Square meetings in Albis, Apoleraon and wife visited McCoy’s, and the Pleasant Valley Children’s Day program drew a good crowd.
A Franklin township section lists residents visiting relatives and neighbors over the week including Max Bush at Everett Stansberry home John Moffatt calls and several calls to George and Mrs Shehan homes. Roy Moffatt Injures leg while working with pine while others stop by various homes. July 4 celebration in Sten via mentioned with local families noted.
Mt. Pleasant reports H. H. Brown and family visited the Ed Brown home on Monday. Mrs. Charley Ranga also called at the H. H. Brown residence Monday morning.
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