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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
2
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces probate proceedings for the late Elijah H. Boyer. The will reportedly filed June 24 1931 is set for final proof July 20 1991 with interested parties invited to appear. The notice, dated June 24 1931, lists Clerk Edmund Manson and attorneys Fee Milani.
Facing the Facts of Motoring warns drivers of rising accident risk and urges careful driving to avoid costly losses. It promotes automobile insurance as protection against fire theft collision and liability, detailing financial risks and the benefits of comprehensive coverage.
Daily notices of community events and visits. Revival and free movie plans, July Fourth shopping tips, and many residents from Moravia and nearby towns visiting relatives or attending funerals. A dense tally of names, towns, and extended family connections reflects a bustling small town social calendar.
The article recounts early stories of coffee discovery with legends from Arabia and Europe. It names Leonhard Anowolf as a German physician claimed to brew coffee in 1573 and cites monk inmates in a monastery as another origin tale. The Kaldi goat herder legend is also noted as a French preserved version.
Scientists describe advances in studying the upper atmosphere. Balloon and hydrogen-filled devices reached 15 to 20 miles, with instruments recovered by parachute after bursting. Observations of shooting stars imply atmosphere extends toward 100 miles, and rockets may soon carry thermometers and barometers to 50 miles.
The excerpt describes children playing a late and pen ceiled version of a game called three in a row and teetah tod. It mentions a better tee tab tee variant learned at sea and possibly of Native American origin using corn grains. The passage notes the year half gone as fashions and vests are put away.
In a bustling tea shop tale, Polly and Lois aim to run a thriving business with their partner Lola while grappling with past family tensions. A luncheon with Gardner Allen and Bobby Burnet tests loyalties, ending in grandfather’s approval and a plan to close the shop to celebrate with a country club outing.
Bob buys a diamond ring and a roadster with a $200 hoard, then tows the car after a breakdown. He sells the ring to cover repairs while Marcia, his former love, confronts him at MacIntyre's as news of a fresh start looms, ending with a hopeful honeymoon plan.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Schwalen of the University of Arizona Tucson and Mrs. T. J. Layson and daughter Rosemary of Kansas City Mo were guests of Mrs. Mary Hopkinson and relatives here the first of the week. Mr. Schwalen has been studying at Madison Wisconsin for a year.
Leslie Plant assists Ben Jones with corn plowing while John VanZante and son Karl travel to Ames Saturday. Cass Hamilton and Albin callers visit Ben Williams and Delong homes. Mr and Mrs Wadaworth of Promise City visit Ben Jones family. Carle meets Ed Delong Wednesday. Houghs visit Delong Sunday. Marve Lockmans and Van Longs visit Will Flicka home Monday. Elbert Moors helps his father on the farm.
Mr and Mrs Harold Schwalen of Tucson accompanied by Aux Mrs Thomas Layson and daughter Rosemary of Kansas City visited the Lemaster home for dinner Monday. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Harvey Tisue and Mr and Mrs Van Lemaster.
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