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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
2
A concise note urging efficiency in domestic cooking derived from long experience. It promises guidance to the housewife on reducing time spent in the kitchen while improving meals. The piece emphasizes practical tips and streamlined methods.
Carmel Chapter O E S and Utopian Club members, plus guests from Blakesburg and Moulton, gather in Moravia for degree work. Highlights include former residents H K Smith visiting, a social hour with pumpkin pie, and warm welcomes from Minnie Hicks and Kate Abegg.
Allan W. Burnham, 71, Aberdeen South Washington Street, says his stomach trouble began a year ago with sour digestion, gas, and heartburn. After using Konjola he reports the gas vanished, digestion improved, and he feels young again, recommending a full six to eight bottle course. Konjola is sold at Smith Drug Store in Moravia and by local druggists across the region.
After the business session refreshments were served. Mrs. M. E. Chrisman is quite poorly. Miss Hertha Wilcox, who teaches near Drakenville, spent Tuesday evening with her mother May Wilcox. Mrs. Lena Hughes and Fay and Eve of Clarence, Mo., visit with their mother and grandmother Mrs. Mary Herman. Rev. H. H. Fletcher, former pastor, conducted the funeral of Gilbert Moore who died Monday night. Paul Harrington, employed at Numa, spent Saturday night with his family, returning Sunday morning for work. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Scott and Joe spent the weekend in Bunch. Mrs. Scott acted as telephone exchange operator while her mother visited. Roberta Eaton returned to Ottumwa for post graduate work at Iowa Success School. Belle Andrews was a Centerville business caller Saturday. Ruth Crawley and Millie Cox of Moravia visited the Crawleys. Fannie Gates and Sile Gates of Trenton, Mo. visited the Gates home. Local basketball teams went to Promise City, reporting two wins. Margaret Selman and Alta Purdum gave programs and box supper, with good crowds and financial success. Rev. B. C. Rowe conducted the funeral at Main Station for a former parishioner.
Dorothy and Wilma Boardman visited Wednesday night at the M. B. Boardman home. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. QO. S. Miller shopped in Albia last week while Vess HInt of Albia made business calls nearby.
A fragmented tale recalls Henry’s quirky habit of vanishing from his usual haunts and then returning with a sharp wit. Bob Davis endured three offers as he pursued introductions to Henry’s stories, culminating in a $60 proposal that sealed the final choice.
The Manchester Guardian notes a historic link between mutton dishes and loyalty to ruling houses. It recalls the Kit Kat club founded by thirty nine nobles who chose mutton pie as their dinner staple with symbolic canes, pondering the odd tie to the Hanoverian and Stuart dynasties and noting Rochester’s label for Charles III as a mutt on loving king.
A historic maplewood Pepys mazer bowl, once owned by Edward VI era almshouses in Saffron Walden Essex, fetched an extravagant undisclosed sum. The 25-16 inch bowl features silver gilt bands and a maker’s mark, with a Virgin and Child engraving inside, and is now destined for the United States.
Coleridge explains how he conceived Kubla Khan after an opiate induced sleep from Purchas's description. He awoke with part of the lines, but upon return could not recall the rest. The remark notes a harsh town and frequent motor accidents as well as a shift from fly time to flu time.
A roundup of Pleasant Hill residents visiting relatives and friends includes Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and LeRoy at the Dicks home, the Murphys at Merle Dicks, and multiple calls to Cap Dicks. Des Moines visitors, relatives from Newton and Albia, and local plans for a box pie and candy supper at Pleasant Hill School on November 26 are noted.
Clyde Gladfelder spent Monday evening at Glen Sufficool’s home. Mary Hedgecock visited homefolks over the weekend. Uncle E H Boyer is very poorly with pneumonia. About 1.44 inches of rain fell Saturday night benefiting farmers. Nearly everyone finished corn husking. Kenneth Veach and Wayne McDanel visited Lloyd McDanel. Mrs Lew Hiner celebrated a birthday with Ted Broshar family and others. Afternoon callers included Chris Bogart and Jesse Hiner. Doris and Ileta Luse visited Jack Luse. Willie McDanel and family visited E H Boyer and Whicker Saturday. Vernon Kaster visited William Whicker, and Willie and Daphne McDanel visited Jim Kaster. Glen Sufficool and Frank Ewing visited Bessie Boyhak. Coy Luse’s were visiting Sunday afternoon.
Residents at the Ryman Kincade home hosted callers in Moravia on a Sunday evening. Attendees included Lyn don and Ryman McDanel plus families, Frank Ewing with Glen Sufficool and families, and Clyde Gladfelder at the Joss Gladfelder residence. Wille and Daphie McDarel visited the Os Main home on Monday evening, with additional guests Glen Sufficool and Frank Wing. May November 27 be joyful for you.
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