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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
Wm Donahoo of Winterset spent Sunday with his family here. Mrs Coffin hosted the 20th Century club Tuesday afternoon. Numerous calls and visits across Centerville and nearby towns highlight a busy period with relatives from Des Moines, Albia, and Ottumwa stopping by. A long list of local residents and travelers, including youths from Simpson College, Mr and Mrs Cordinals and extended families, filled the weekend with social and family engagements.
Evelyn Hiatt of Indianola visited in Hiattville as families hosted guests from Centerville and Albia. Mae Meadows, Rolla Carter and families shared Sunday gatherings while others attended a tulip show in Pella and sheep shearing began for Virgil Dooley. The Dodd Bros. Show Company postponed their Hiattaville appearance due to rain and cool weather.
Mr Pleasant C C Smith and Clyde Haff took hogs to Otumwa Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W A Brown and children were in Albia Thursday. Mr and Mrs Tom McCrory and family visited at the Davis home near Moulten Sunday. Edward Points called on Harold Brown Sunday evening. Arthur Points and the Kenton family spent Saturday evening at Homer Brown's. Lewers from this community were in Albia Saturday. Mr and Mrs W A Brown were in Moravia Friday evening, Homer Charles, Margeret and Edward Brown of Athia spent the week end with their grandfather, Homer Brown. Velda and LeRoy Brown accompanied their cow to Ames Pelial and Des Moines Friday. Mrs Mary Arnett is spending a few days at Tom McCrory's, damies Metrory spent Wednesday afternoon with Ray Brown, LeRoy Brown called at W A Browns Monday morning, Homer Brown, W A Brown and Harold were in Mouravne Saturday adrusitage. C Smith called at W A Srows's Tuesday morning.
Sunday visitors included Ted and Mrs Broshar with family and Earl and Mrs Purvis with family. George Hiatt spent an evening at John Platt’s home. Toby Cox family Fanny and Ben Cox and Lovie Milburn visited Friday night. Clyde McKern’s and Tasima Taylor returned home after visits with grandparents. Several area residents finished planting corn. Clyde McKern and Robert Foster went to Centerville. Shirley Townsend and family visited Glen VanDorin’s Sunday. Gus Tisue took Ronald to Iowa City for medical advice. he is reported doing fine. Elouise Martin and Dale Sonnenburg’s family from Chicago visited Joe Martin’s home. Joe and Hor ton Potts met them in Ottumwa Saturday. Paul Wright of Sovilla is visiting Joe Martin. Leah McKern traveled to Ames to visit and seek work. Robert Foster and daughters spent Sunday at Clyde McKern’s. Ora Sufficoo attended Albia horse sale and bought a team.
Omega Mrs Fay Paxston sent a call to Mrs Doyle MecDanes on Saturday afternoon. Gomer Stocker and wife shopped in Moravia and called on sister Elsie Coltrain. Dogs injured fourteen sheep at Miley Lockman six at Elvin Stocker and one at Walter Harper. Jewel Ward from Cedar Rapids visited. Ward family and others visited Elmer Henderson and Delene and Wayne McDanes at various homes. Fay Paxeton visited her parents Frank O Connor at Darby.
Moravia area residents visited Harold Gardner’s near Al ia and Rollie Brown’s home Sunday. Club members met with Mrs. Bert Nash, carded wool for a comfort, and welcomed Mrs. Carl Van Zante. Visitors included Mrs. Ray McCord, Mrs. Edward McCord, and son James. Raymond Plants visited his mother Helma Plants in Clemens, Ia.
Appanoose County Board Proceedings include a roster of dog inspectors and guardians. Names listed: Bennett F T assessor dogs, Dewey Buley busénsor dogs, Hari John P ussenbur dogs, Hellyer D B weaensor dogs, Herman H A Hsbeesur dogs, Hollenbeck Wun Sesexaur dogs, Kunzlarich Geo E eeacesis dog, Kirkland J Le anvaniy dues, Lovkman Miley Hssenbtr dogs, Luse RK asntnsur dogs, McClrunen LL dapensur diggs, Muslag Everett L aswceope dogs, Majrison W G fepensur dogs.
The Iowa State Safety Council announces plans to form a Bicycle Division open to any boy or girl rider. Members receive a metal bicycle plate with a unique number. a ten cent yearly fee funds plates and administration. Each county will have a division chairman and local sections to award safety honors to qualified riders.
A historical account notes early ferries formed to move emigrants toward the Promised Land. Key crossings included Dubuque Bellevue Davenport Clarks Ferry Muscatine Burlington Fort Madison and Keokuk. Early services used flat boats. John Wilson ran ferries between Davenport and Stephenson in 1838. Ferry rates varied, with the Burlington steam ferry charging $1.50 for a wagon and team, cattle and hogs discounted, and lower rates when waters ran low.
Iowa State College entomologists warn that stored grain losses rise from moisture and insect damage, urging better granary facilities. Regions vary in risk. fumigation and moisture limits are specified for corn and wheat. Government storage rules and carbon disulfide fumigation are discussed amid ongoing crib revamps with 29 million bushels stored under seal.
Classified note listing wanted corn by truck or crib and sale items including postshedge corner posts line posts braces oak and hickory pole black wood, with phone leads. Also asphalt roofing and shingles estimates, sweet potato plants, baby chicks and remedies, kitchen cupboard wanted, soybeans for sale, Avon shoes samples and prices, Rawleighs home sales route info, and tours. Includes multiple names and addresses.
A Sunday and weekly visitation list records numerous local households visiting friends and relatives. Names include Grover Long at Frank Chambers, Dooley of Albia, John Wood and son Dick of Des Moines, Hiatt family, the Roses, Hiner family, Coffin family, and other neighbors, with several dinners and afternoon calls noted across Albia and Unionville areas.
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