Local Pony Surprises With 1080 Pound Weight
A day after purchasing the pony, a quick guess of 800 pounds proved wrong as the animal weighed 1080 pounds. The Union subscriptions page lists numerous names including Edna Dyphon Wilbur Harris Elsie Closter Albert Brain and many others paid by or for three, with more renewals noted. The text also references a Thursday basketball game and a family moving to a new property near Roland's D X station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dyphon
Wilbur C. Harris
Elsie Closter
Albert Brain
Otha Taylor
Claudia Paris
Rolin
B. Dille
Birdie Main
M. A. Loeckman
Pearl Boyer
O. L. Davis
Russell Johnson
Herschel Johnson
Andrew Mosley
Gomer Stocker
Carl E K. Coffin
Harold Hudgens
Clell. Blumer
Clifford Rogers
Anna Callen
F. H. Buckmaster
T. B. Cameron
Fred Hammond
Darrell Caster
Claude Rogers
Eugene Main
Otha Lee DuVall
Moravia School Weekly Honor Rolls End Jan 20 1871
Harry Pabst files a Moravia Vedette clipping noting Moravia school lists for the week ending January 20, 1871. Names span Grammar and Primary departments with dozens of students including Mary Reid Marie Wallace Minerva Powell Clara Stevens Clarice Zentz and Chas McCloud Josie Bradley. The list highlights attendance conduct and recitation as the pupils’ commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pabst
Moravia
Grammar School
Mary Reid
Marie Wallace
Minerva Powell
Clara Stevens
Clarice Zentz
Chas. McCloud
Josie Bradley
Ella Ingram
Clem Wolford
Hattie McCloud
Martha Wolford
Chas
Willie Jordan
Eddie Stauber
Owen Stauber
Chas, Hoffman
Mary Dodd
Rufus Cummins
Garrett Harn
Hiram Hambertine Cox
J . H. Welker Zentz
Mary Zentz
Aset
Robinson Family Record tells of ancestors to 1620
A new 12 page Union printing item titled Robinson Family Record recounts the family’s 1620 voyage to America and traces the lineage to the fourth generation. Written by Inez Faber, it covers George Washington, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and other figures in compact form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Robinson
George Washington
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
Inez Faber
Robinsons
America
Special Victory Bond to Honor Late President Washington
Officials announce a special Victory Bond honoring the late president with ceremonies in Washington, D C. The effort supports national morale and commemorates leadership, inviting public participation and financial support through the bond program.
Main Station Highlights and Local Visits
Attendance at Sunday School was 49. Mr and Mrs Carl Tomlin and family spent Sunday at W M Tomlin home. Several attended William Whicker sale Monday. George Hiatt and Billie spent Sunday at Ella Platt home. Trenton Gladfelder family visited William Whicker home. Red Cross gathered at Mrs Clyde Gladfelder home Wednesday. Willie McDanel visited Lyndon McDanel home after three weeks away. Ronald and Laverne McDane attended a schoolhouse party Monday evening. Earl Boyer and family visited Robert Foster Friday night. Tra Boyer spent Sunday night at F A Boyer home in Centerville. Farm Bureau party held in Centerville Thursday night. Board meeting of the church at J P Foster home Monday evening. John and Mrs Broshar visited Sunday at Ray Harrison home. Tell advertisers you read their ad in The Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tomlin
W. M.tomlin
William Whicker
George Hiatt
Billie
Ella Platt
Trenton Gladfelder
Red Cross
Clyde Gladfelder
Willie, McDanel
Guy McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Ronald
Laverne McDane
Earl Boyer
Robert Foster
Tra Boyer
F. A. Boyer
Centerville
Farm Bureau
J. P. Foster
Ard
John Broshar
Ray Harrison
Floyd Johnson Writes From Japan News Letter
Pfc Floyd V. Johnson, stationed in Hiro Honshu, describes arrival in Okinawa through the Inland Sea, the Typhoon voyage, and first sight of the Japanese homeland. He notes war ruins, occupation barracks, Japanese labor and industry revival, attitudes toward Americans, and discoveries of weapons in caves including samurai swords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiro
Honshu
Japan
Liberty
Ahips
LST
Moro Bay
Zamboanga
Mindafino
Zamboangas
LST 1025
Calvary Recon
Pacific
China Sea
Okinawa
Formosa
Foo Chow
China
Hiro Navy Air
Hiroshima
Belgium
Germany
United States
Unimportant Cogitations by Inez Faber
A hometown column mixes reflections on Thanksgiving, early winter, and health woes with light notes on local tasks. The writer laments a cold and sore throat while sharing gratitude for warmth, wood, crops, soldiers, relief efforts, democracy, and community neighbors and events in Centerville and surrounding areas.
Blue Front Items From Mrs VanZante and neighbors
Mrs John VanZante and family hosted a wood sawing day at Ben Jones home on Thursday. Mrs Donald Jones visited Moravia parents Friday. Circle gathered Friday with Caroline Hagerman. Mrs Gardner won the guessing prize. Mrs Carl VanZante was adopted in Ottumwa Friday. Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and children visited Lute Hiatt Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Gardner
Centerville
Donald Jones
John VanZante
Ralph Shelquist
Albia
Charles Johnson
Sam Shepard
Mia
Carl VanZante
Carrol Brees
Ottumwa
Wendell’ Mardy
Ben Jones
Moravia
Circle Met
Caroline Hagerman
Gardner
Lute Hiatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Union
Appanoose County
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Frass Association
National Editorial Association
Ndhenes
Ssociation
Joe Mamba
Mr. and
Mrs. L. F. Bisby
Editors Publishers
Pearl, Harbor
Paul Spencer
Roland
W. E. Burd
Roscoe Pennington
Gardner & Son
Pennington
Washington, D. C
Teeanuay Lene
Darlene Gladfelder
Floyd Johnson
A. T. Johnson
Pfc
Floyd V. Johnson
Floyd
Gulvary
APO
The
SWIFT
Moravia, Iowa
Notre Dame
Army
Inez
Illinois U
Jawa U
Tall Corn
Europe
Americana
Vic LA
LAN
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P. D. Schreiner
J. H. Schreiner
Roland’s
D-X Service
Spencer Produce and Swarm Corner Cafe
Veach Drug Store
Turner & Son
George & Nadine Winsh
Kenneth Condr
W. C. Bivin teFatridge & Course
Charles Broshat Easter Bros
Angel’s Garage
Oehler Bros. the Moravia Union
Broshat
Frank Swaim
Rex Angel
Wilkinson
Kilactrie
Familier Children
L. P. Clow
Centerville, Town
Albia Electric CO
N. W. Corner
Selzer
Angie
Moravis
Towa
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