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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

2

Thanksgiving program to be held Thursday at Tate school

Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin and Leo at L VanDorin residence. Donald Darby and others called at W H VanDorin. A Thanksgiving program is planned for Thursday evening November 12 with all welcome. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free reported arriving in Alhhambra California on Saturday October 9 and praised Iowa as a nice place.

Tate School J. T. VanDorin Leo L. VanDorin’s W. H. van Dorin’s Donald Darby Kenneth Free Alhhambra California Iowa

Local Family Gatherings Include McDanels and Stockers

Omega residents and neighbors attended social visits on Thursday and Sunday. Mrs Doyle McDanel spent Thursday with Mrs Elmer Henderson while Milton Stocker and family visited J R Lockman. Mrs G E McCumber visited H S McCumber. Emery Ballanger and Abe Ballanger from Green Top Missouri joined Elmer Henderson for weekend gatherings. The McDanels spent Sunday with their son and family. Lloyd Lockman and Barbara and Bernice Johnson called on Milton Stocker Sunday afternoon.

Doyle McDanel Elmer Henderson Milton Stocker J. R. Lockman’s G. E. McCumber H. S. McCumber Emery Ballanger Abe Ballanger Green Top McDanell Lloyd Lockman Barbara Berneice Johnson

Enon Helping Hand Club Meeting Recap

The Enon Helping Hand club met with Mr and Mrs Ed Robinson last Thursday with 26 attendees including Mr and Mrs Hackett Visitors. Ladies cut and pieced a star quilt while the men cut wood They plan to meet Wednesday with Mr and Mrs I J Smith.

Ed Robinson Robert Reid Russell Russell Glaspie

Moravia Route 1 Centerville Social Notes

Moravia Route 1 and Centerville residents join weekend visits with Watts and Beaty families. West Point echoes a hauling stint by Lloyd Beaty as Carl Darby assists Roscoe Argo and Rex Haver. a club gathering with Mrs. Lloyd Brown lists attendees and missing comforts. Next meeting set at Will Davis home. Evelyn Stauber stayed with Lloyd Brown. the Browns and Beaty households share tasks and visits. Lew Gollaher repairs the Dashiell farm roof.

M. D. Watts Centerville Lloyd Beaty West Point Echoe Carl Darby Roscoe Argo Rex Haver Lloyd Brown Harold Mason Jessie Davis Casa Hamilton Homer Hamilton Edna Nash Maraggrete Beaty Carol Zella Derbey Matt Watts Will Davis Evelyn Stauber Carol Jerry A. J. Brown’s Lew Gollaher George Dashiell

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Outings

Sunday gatherings at Harley Tisues and Will Davis residences are noted along with Monday wood sawing by Lloyd Beaty. 0. G. Davis and family enjoyed a Sunday visit at Will Davis'. Mrs. Ruff Easter and Hoyt spent several days in Moravia last week.

Harley Tisues Lloyd Beaty G. Davis Will Davis Ruff Easter Hoyt Moravia

Brompton News Roundup Highlights Local Socials

Brompton residents share visits and weekends with relatives in Jennings Kansas Russell Albia Ottumwa and Chariton. A Friday program drew a large crowd netting $9 while local households hosted dinners and gatherings across the weekending period.

Local Shifts in Albia Social Calls and Visits

Scattersburg and Albia residents exchanged visits and calls Monday through Sunday. Elbert Lockman and wife visited Albia. Walter Harper called on C A Adams. families including Tomlin, Hayes, Power, Scott, Proctor, and Roberts were present at various homes. plans noted for Curtis Tomlin to move to St Charles for employment.

Elbert Lockman Albia Walter Harper C. A. Adams Wm. Tomlin Curtin Tomlin Bernard Hayes Jim Hayes Elmer Power Gilliland Curtis Tomlin George Scott Sam Proctor Ottumwa Lloyd Lockman Carl Tomlin Lillian and Dean Keith Roberts Marie Tomlin Wh. Tomlin’s St. Charles, T

Kinser Valley Families Attend Dinner at Darby Home

Kinser Valley residents Roy Darby and his wife visited the parental Geo Darby home for Sunday dinner. Mrs. George Cousins of Moravia joined Grandma Darby. The Zell Wilson family visited John Johnson’s home as did Mrs. J. H. Davis and Mr. Criss of Indianola. Clifton Boardman Evelyn Carter Dorothea and Donald Darby left for an Albia teachers meeting. Roy Darby sent a truck load of ee to Ottumwa market. G. R. Darby and family were Ottumwa shoppers. Russell Darby helped his uncle gather corn. G. R. Darby and nephew attended the Lester Smith Sale.

Albia M. E. Boardman Ottumwa Bill DeTar Ed Robinson Homer Newburn Clarence Wilson Roy Ellison Robert Dale Chas, Hackett Rosalie Beaty Ida Anderson Roy Darby Geo Darby George Cousins Moravia Grandma Darby Zell Wilson John Johnson J. H. Davis Mr. Criss Indianola Clifton Boardman Evelyn Carter Dorothea Donald Darby Brompree Enon Fuller Hazel College Meorning

PROGRAM KING THEATRE AT ALBI IOWA NOV 11 12

Local listing shows films at the King Theatre Albi Iowa across mid November with titles including Girls Dormitory starring Simon Simone Herbert Marshall and Ruth Chatterton on November 11 and 12.

King Theatre Albi Iowa Simon Simone Herbert Marshall Ruth Chatterton Travis Andy Davine Maiden Lane Stuart Erwin Johnny Downs Arline Judge Patsy Kelly Sally Rilera Armstrong Wm. Powell Myrna Loy Louise Rainer

Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings in Mitchellville Area

A sequence of social calls and visits is reported across Mitchellville and nearby towns. Names include the Boyer, Kaster, Foster, Moffitt, Brosher, Gladfelder, Clark, and Goughnour families with activities from Sunday dinners to hospital stays and housework assignments.

Moffatt Family and Friends Visit and Sew at Local Homes

Mr and Mrs John Moffatt visit Moravia area on Tuesday afternoon with several friends and relatives. The Willing Workers club, led by Mrs Rex Haver, sewed rug rags and pieced Sunbonnet quilt blocks. next they will meet Mrs John Moffatt on Wednesday November 18. Various households including the Dodges, Browns, Stewarts, Argo and Stansberry families spent Sundays and weekdays visiting, calling, or hosting at home across Albia and Wea Scott areas.

John Moffatt Moravias Earl Swift Carolyn Ann Ned Argo Laura Jo Harry Brown Willing Workers Club Rex Haver Charles Brown Dwight Stansberry Herbert Dodge George Shehan Iequidren Wea Scott Everett John Repp Leo Wes Scott Mary Moffatt Roscoe Argo Robert Jennings Coy Swift Lois Dwight Runnalls Glen Turn Andy Mr Ned Arge

Supper gatherings and neighbor visits noted in local items

A lively social scene is described with a noted hostess hosting a well attended supper. Neighbors visited Mr and Mrs Rasmussen Thursday evening bearing a chivalry gift. The Des White home welcomed visitors including Mr and Mrs Lester White Maz ine Joe and Jack. The Fay Fox sale drew good attendance as the Fox family heads to California with Jack remaining to depart for sunny lands. The MecCord family plans a western trip are urged to share updates.

Mra L. Rasmussen Lester White Mazine Joe Jack Dess White John Gordy Green Ottumas Fay Fox Fox California Land of Sunshine

Farm Youth Congress Planned for Chicago 1936

The 16th National 4-H Club Congress will run with the International Live Stock Exposition at the Chicago Stock Yards from November 28 to December 6. About 1400 youths from 44 states will attend with free travel funded by statewide contest winnings. Events include national championships for girls in banning styling home improvement and youth health and stock judging contests. The junior livestock judging and feeding contests attract many state teams and the auction on December 4 will conclude the stay with meals and tours arranged by local organizations.

United States Chicago Stock Yards Chicago Eleen Florida Minnesota Nebraska New York

Seed corn storage and drying guidance featured at rural life conference

Expert advice from Mr. Porter stresses seed selection, drying, and correct size as keys to vitality. He warns that improper storage causes dry rot and moisture above 15 percent risks freezing injury. Recommendations include heated basements or attics, mesh cages, cross ventilation, and occasional winter fires to reduce moisture. The conference will host leaders from Iowa State College and Purdue with sessions on rural youth, church involvement, and merit certificates for outstanding rural community contributions.

Porter Mr. Porter Dr. Porter

National Rural Church Conference to Meet at Iowa State

Religious programs for rural youth and adults will be emphasized at the National Conference on the Rural Church to be held at Iowa State College November 23 to 26. W H Stacy announces. Dr Benson Y Landis oversees the program. Delegates include ministers lay leaders and youth leaders from member churches. The conference will address farm tenancy economics and the church's role in social planning and the broader farm program.

Iowa State College W. H. Stacy Extension Rural State Committee Federal Council of Churches Home Missions Council The Council of Women For Home Missions International Council of Religious Education Benson Y. Landis Protam

Farmers Watching Storage of Seed Corn This Winter

Farmers fear seed corn spoilage from weather and improper storage and plan pre cautions. Dr. R H Porter extension plant pathologist at Town State College warns freezing weather last season ruined seed corn despite presumed moisture adequacy.

R. H. Porter Town State College

Centerville Student Spends Weekend With Exline Friend

Douglas Salem Leona Starks a Centerville high school student spent the weekend with her roommate Misa ay of Exline. Miss Verne White now of Dubuques Town visited Wednesday at her parents home, Mr. and Marian. Arlene Fenton and Arne Stevens were acting Pauline Harrell during the week.

Leona Starks Centerville Misa Ay Exline Verne White Dubaaves Town Marian Arlene Fenton Arne Stevens Ree Pauline Harrell Buat Allewe Fee Ean Eee

Local Residents Share Notices and Visits in Centerville

Mr Bob Miffit and Misa Irene Moffitt spent the weekend at the parental F E home. Mrs Lilly Smith of Centerville visited brother John Me. Maude Boyer and Paul Richard were Thursday callers at Jim Easter. Albert Gillis funeral attended by most folks in the vicinity. Canl Frederick Morris of Centerville spent the weekend with Paul Richard Goughnour, Frank Moffitt visited Sunday.

R. H. Kaster Win Kaster Vera Kaster Darby Vida Clark Albin Opal Goughnour Ira Boyer Bob Miffit Misa Irene Moffitt Lilly Smith Centerville John Me Maude Boyer Paul Richard Jim Easter Albert Gillis Philaiey Frederick Morris Paul Richard Goughnour Frank Moffitt

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