Numerous visits and moving tales fill Moravia notes
Reading through Moravia social notices reveals a week of travel from Ottumwa to Centerville to Albia and Russell with relatives visiting and hosting. Local families including Dowd, Hiatt, Veach, Carter, Main, Donahoo, Spencer, Callen, Hicks, and Peters share weekend visits, extended stays, church activities, and several moves within town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dowd
Ottumwa
Allen Hiatt
Centerville
W. F. Horner
Mery Kathryn Veach
Lloyd Carter
Hiatteville
Paul Broshar
Harriett Lee Main
A. & Main
W. P. Dona
Birdie
Main
Opal
Gaylord
Rex Firkins
Fairfield
Geo. Firkins
Dessie Stansberry
Moulton
Moravia
Zell Callen
Joan
Life Insurance Keeps Farm Family Finances Secure
A brief ad notes that regular life insurance payments can sustain a farm, hire workers, educate children, and support a widow. It explains that the policy can be arranged to cover income for any chosen period and invites readers to call for details.
Birthdayhonors for Shirley LaRue Coffin at family dinner
Mrs. J B Sneed accompanied relatives to J Richland to visit Rev J Richard Sneed and family. Carol returned home with grandmother for a visit. Mr and Mrs Chag Coffin hosted a family dinner for granddaughter Shirley LaRue Coffin on her upcoming third birthday. Duane Coffin helped light candles. Shirley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Coffin and turns three on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
J. B. Sneed
J, Richland
J. Richard Sneed
Little Carol
Chag. Coffin
Shirley LaRue Coffin
Duane Coffin
Shirley
Paul Coffin
CaurcueS Bible School Meetings Inviting Attendance
The notice outlines Sunday morning Bible School and Communion after services, youth Bible Study on Tuesday at Mr. Lagle's home, and all-ages Bible Study Thursday evening behind the bank. It invites anyone interested to attend to better follow God's commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagle
Moravia and Wenley Chapel Sunday Services
Minister CHAS L. ELLIS announces Moravia services with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Wenley Chapel holds worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Mid week Moravian service Thursday evening at 7 80 in the basement Isaiah will be discussed All are welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Epworth League
Wenley Chapel
Moravian Church
Isaiah
Chas, L. Ellis
Church Services At First Church Of Christ
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 10 50 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Song service at 7 20 p.m. Sermon at 8 p.m. GEO A CIVEY Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Geo. A. Civey
United Brethren Church Services And Education Day
The United Brethren Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. with M. K. Blackman as superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior CG. EB. at 2:30 p.m. Y P C E U at 6:45 p.m. Evening service at 7:36 p.m. Education Day observed during the morning service with three college students sharing thoughts on higher education and church service. Hebrews study continues at the evening service. All-day Aid meeting planned at Mrs. M. K. Blackman’s home. pastor T. J. Zike invites all attendees and thanks last Sunday’s audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackman
T. J. Zike
Iowa History Week Focuses On Iowa In 1838 Theme
The 1938 Iowa History Week, set for April, highlights Iowa in 1838 to mark the centennial of Iowa. Sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs, the program traces past themes and notes the annual event since 1926 with various milestone topics and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Commonwealth
Towa
The
Nation
Irving B. Richmond
Lowa
Lowe
Wiscosig Way
Palimpsest to mark Iowa Territory centennial themes
The Palimpsest monthly from the State Historical Society of Iowa will dedicate issues to Iowa history a century ago. June focuses on creating the Territory of Iowa, with editions on transportation, agriculture, life, and biographies of pioneers. Copies available in tax supported and college libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State History Society of
Iowa
State Historical Society
Territory of
Territories
Towa
Pat
Reader’s Digest Endorsed By Bruce Barton For Mind Fitness
The writer agrees with Bruce Barton and praises Reader’s Digest as a monthly mental work out that keeps the mind supple and engaged. It adds ideas to thinking and zeal to conversation, recommending the magazine to all readers who do not know it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Barton
Sentry Box Legend Of Fort San Cristobal Porto Rico
A Los Angeles Times correspondent recalls the haunted sentry box at Fort San Cristobal in Porto Rico. A missing sentinel vanished one night leaving his uniform. the story ends with his descendants recounting a desertion hoax after Americans took the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Caribbean
San Juan
Fort San Cristobal
Los Angeles Times
Garison
Ancient Hammurabi Code Compared to Modern Contractor Punishment
The article quotes Hammurabi’s code on contractor liability for deadly collapses, detailing penalties from death to compensation. It notes a translation from a German text and cites punishment scales if a building fails. The piece also mentions Mme J W Hilden visiting Frank Miller house in Centerville.
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Hammurabi
Babylon
Louvre
Paris
Mme. J. W. Hilden
Frank Miller Hue
Centerville
Mammoth Cave Described by London Magazine Man
A London Tit-Bits writer extols Mammoth Cave in Kentucky as the largest in the world. It spans five levels with 223 avenues, over 150 miles charted, and features 47 domes, 98 pits, eight cataracts, three rivers, two lakes, and one sea. The main cave runs three miles, while the Temple chamber reaches 541 by 287 by 125 feet. Echo River and underground life accompany air and temperature readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Cave
London
Kentucky
Indiana
Uved
Cleveland
Gorin’s Dome
Echo River
Ita
How Abnormal Object Is Made to Appear Normal
Reported by Dr James J Gibson from Smith college and summarized in the Psychological Review. The piece explains visual adaptation where prolonged exposure to blue or slanted lines shifts perception, making normal stimuli seem abnormal. It cites experiments with color afterimages and perceived motion when a belt is drawn across the arm, illustrating how persistent conditions redefine our sense of normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Gibson
Smith College
Philadelphia
Gibson
Gibaon
State Historical Society Publishes Cyrenus Cole Book on Black Hawk
The State Historical Society of Iowa announces Cyrenus Cole’s The Indian Black Hawk, a labor of love by a writer who has long chronicled Iowa history. The 1988 release aligns with the 100th anniversary of Black Hawk’s death in 1838 and ties into the Territorial Centennial celebrations of 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society of
Towa
Cyrenus Cole
Black Hawk
Benj. Shambaugh
Congress
Classified sale notices and offers page brief
A mixed classified listing shows multiple items for sale and notices. Gray mares and horses, sulky plow, car radio, popcorn, walnut spinet desk, oats, cattle pasture, fruit jars, stove, chicken coops, stovepipe, asphalt roofing, and a land buyer request from Win Bawley. Many entries include names and contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Kenneth Free
Herbert Johnson
F. V. Hiatt
H. T. Gilland
Jd. B. Sneed
G. 1
jGollaher
Biography of Black Hawk by Cole reviewed for Iowa History Week
A new State Historical Society volume presents Black Hawk from birth in 1767 to death in 1838, filtered through Cole’s effort to strip excess adjectives and animate his life. Drawing on multiple sources, the book portrays the Sauk leader amid war, work, worship, and public reception, with Iowa History Week tied to April 18–23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Mr. Cole
Black Hawk
Saukenuk
Rock River
Des Moines
Shambrough
America
Heace
Mr.Cole
Announcements of candidates in The Union for six dollars
Notices advertise paid political candidate announcements in The Union offering one issue with detailed candidate names featured in this column through the Primary.
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W. C. Tisue
Eldon
D. KE. Orelup
Gon
Don
Orelup
F.G. Orelup
Lawrence Roland
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Elmer Rolland
Hartford
Blue Island
Nick van Buskirk
Kate
Glen Martin
Lucerne
M. E
Blackman
United Brethren Church
Margaret Callen
Charley Main
Kansas City
Eva Main
A. G. Broshar
Waterloo
Pennington
H. H. Pabst
W. L. Hicks
L. B. Hiatt
E. Hiatt
Hiatt
Pabst
Life Insurance
Chet Broshar
Peoples Life
Caurcues
Church of Christ Bible Class
G. Lagle
Methodist Episcopal
Church of Christ
United Brethren
Ward
Prunes
London Magazine
Man
Cyrenus Coley
Rexall Syederrr
Goz Jar
Linen Ford Con
VELVO
Soe
Tufferia
Saale
Win
Buldwi
Wis
Democrat
C. M. MacFatridge
Howard D. Evans
W. J. Gordon Udell
Roscoe C. Wales
Republican County Auditor
Grace L. Bedinger
County Recorder
John R. Smith
Clerk OF Court
M. G. “Mage” Luse
J. A. Hoover
Bellair Township
Tailorcrest
Davis
OQ. T. Foglesong
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