The Story Of The Xmas Seal Origin And Spread
A compact history of the Christmas Seal idea from Denmark in 1903 1904 to its U S adoption by Miss Emily P. Bissell in 1907 and its growth through 1920 as a Red Cross collaboration and then independent under the National Tuberculosis Association with widespread international use and 95 percent of proceeds staying in the selling state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Elinar Holboen
Elinor Holboell
Emily P. Biasell
Wilmington
Delaware
National Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosia Association
Miss Bissell
United ‘States
National Tuberculosis
United States
Local social and club notes from Moravia area
The Moravia area community reports on club meetings including the 20th Century club with Mrs. Chas Coffin, and various visits and gatherings. Residents mention Mrs Stella Carter and others hosting, Miss Madge Duvall visiting Drake University students, and several families spending weekends or holidays with relatives. A stroke patient, Clint Paxston, remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Chas. Coffin
M. E. Lagies
Stella Carter
W. A. Smith
Bob Smith
Rolla Foster
Albia
Madge Duvall
Drake University
Des Moines
J. A. Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Moravia
L.W. Main
Mia
Mary Hoskinson
Gaylord
Herbert Main
Atlanta
W. C. Hiatt
Moravia Co-Operative
J. B. Sneed
Thisketing Association
Richland
St. Louis Mar
Richard Sneed
J. L. Jones
Lalu Tillmont
Methodist Church
Ryman Kincade
Lydia Hiatt
Carson Jordan
VanDorin
Argyle
Iowa
Charley VanDorin
Bobby
Arthur VanDorin
Mary Clester
Thursday Bridge Club
George Turner
Don Pettibone
Paul Coffin
Esiph McDonough
W. A.rose
Kermit Rose
Carol
Memphis
Oxburger
Puleski
Moravia Social Recap Shows Bridge Winners and Visits
Members of the Progressive club and their spouses gathered at the Veach home on Thursday evening November 19. High bridge scores were posted by Mrs Lorena Albert and Lester Brain with Dr Orelup winning the traveling prize. Reports list attendees including the Wilsons, the Lafoons, the Childs family, Cherne and Eidna Dyphion, and the Cloyed siblings, with visiting Gearhart family members from Durango Colorado arriving for a brief stay and planned visits to relatives in Centerville Barnes City and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Rose
Robert
Richard
Lloyd Rose
Marilyn
Merton
Mias Lementing Tucker
Moravia
Theo Miller
John Veach
Progressive Club
Veach
Lorena Albert
Lester Brain
Orelup
E. F. Wilson
Burke Wilson
Lois Lafoon
M. L. Childs
Juanita
Woodward
Cherne Dyphon
Albla
Eidna Dyphion
R. C. Wilson
F. W. Wright
Jackie
Betty LaMar
Wendell
Wilbur
Armor Gearhart
Kermit
Durango
Colorado
P. D. Schreiner
F. C. Gearhart
Centerville
F. W. McCord
Barnes City
Gearhart
Friday Dinner Menu From I M E
Fried chicken gravy Trish potatoes pork and turnips sweet potatoes slaw pickled beets pear preserves pumpkin pie with whipped cream biscuits and butter coffee presented as a cafeteria style Friday menu item from I M E, listing a hearty southern style spread.
Menus Given For School Hot Lunches
Lists the upcoming week menus for school hot lunches. Monday features chili with crackers. Tuesday offers scalloped cheese. Wednesday serves corn fritters with bread and butter sandwiches. Thursday includes scalloped potatoes. Friday provides creamed cabbage with toast.
Harlem Globe Trotters to Play at Albia Exhibition
The Harlem Globe Trotters, a renowned all star basketball team, will play an exhibition game against Albia Junior College in Albia next Monday evening, drawing local sports fans to the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Globe Trotters
Albia Junior College
Albia
Birthday party for Charles Rex Boyer Ridge
Invited guests gathered at the Foster home to celebrate Charles Rex Boyer’s fourth birthday with supper and a birthday cake decorated by his sister Betty Jean. Attendees included Foster family, Hoyer and Weston families, Burns families, Easter, Ira Boyer, and others. Neighbors share news of visits, wood sawing, and church events. eight day meeting begins at Main Station church. distant visitors from Tscome Washington and Albia called on Mrs. Win Kaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin ‘Foster
Charles Rex
Betty Jean
Henry Foster
Lola
Charley Hoyer
David Weston
Aow
Larry
Leon Burns
Runsell Burns
Olin Foster
Win Easter
Ira Boyer
Paul Richard
F. A. Boyer
Ivan Moffit
Earl Boyer
Des Moines
Carl Tomlin
Ire Boyer
Bill Whicker
Charlie Boyer
Allie Boyer
Maude Boyer
Gertia Boyer
Roma Tomlin
Foster
Belle Whicker
John McDanel
Main
Main Station
Jim
Auerill
Charles Broshar
Boyer School
Jack Howard
Tscome
Wash
Walter McCauley
Albia
Win Kaster
Deahl Family Guest at Rey Haver Home
Frankin and Goldie Deahl of ile are visiting at the Rey Haver residence for a few days. The Willing Wo: re are at their Redak home on Thursday. Mrs. Dora Woetterlind, Mrs. Me Cug, Mire Stalin Argo, Meer Lets are mentioned in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Deahl
Ile
Rey Haver
Redak
Dora Woetterlind
Cug
Mire Stalin
Drought Drives Ranch Run: Goggles Save Cattle On J-R Ranch
In 1634 drought strips Oklahoma pastures bare as Al Gotlleh of the J-R ranch faces 499 cattle thinning on dry brown grass. A peddler’s goggles reveal green water toxicity and later blue lenses calm steers. After daily changes, 499 goggles restore grazing and the herd leads the Kansas City market in prime condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
al Gotlleh
J-R Ranch
J-R
Kansas City
Western Newspaper
Upton
Local visits and chores fill midweek in Ottumwa area
Haver and Mrs Mildred Deshi were calling in Albis and Ottumwa Thursday. Several from this vicinity attended the sale at Evie Runnell's Friday. Mrs John Bickford spent Friday night at the Hugh McFatridge home. Cleo Ragan visited the John Moffatt home Saturday morning. Harry Brown and son LeRoy Coy Swift and Dwight Runnells helped dehorn cattle at the John Moffatt home Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs John Moffatt and children spent Sunday at the Will Moffatt home near Udell and called at the Perry Miller home in the evening. Ned Argo Earl Swift John Moffatt Charlie LaMar Wes Scott and Cleo Ragan helped Harry Brown saw wood Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ned Argo and Laura Jo and Mrs Earl Swift and Carolyn Ann spent Thursday afternoon at the Harry Brown home. Mr and Mrs John Moffatt called at the Jake Firkins home Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and children spent Sunday at the Leo Beaty home. Mr and Mrs Lowell Turner and children of Leighton spent Sunday at the Earl Swift home. Foots and Mrs Cleo Ragan and Jer were visiting in Center ville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Will Moffatt
Udell
Perry Miller
Ned Argo
Earl Swift
John Moffatt
Charlie LaMar
Wes Scott
Cleo Ragan
Harry Brown
Wood
Mra
Laura Jo
Carolyn Ann
Jake Firkins
Leo Beaty
Lowell Turner
Leighton
Foots
Jer
Centerville
Appanoose County Board Proceedings Passed and Adopted
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a motion and declared it duly passed and adopted. The approval was spread upon the minutes, with the vote recorded as Hoover and other members approving per statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thernones
Morsaye
Board of Supervisors
Aten Iyde
Mott
Ieee
Hoover
Morsl
County Supervisors Approve Deeds in Appanoose County
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors approves two deeds of conveyance. J A Morrison to R B Carnon for Lot 7 Block 8 Suttons First Addition Moulton at 25.81 dollars. J A Morrison to Geneva Schick Arnold for Lots 1 and 2 Block 16 Adams Addition Centerville at 51.48 dollars. Votes: Stamps Hoover Morrison aye. Attest Clyde L Erskine County Auditor November 5 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Stamos
J. A. Morrison
County Board of Supervisors
Appancose County
Towa
Geneva Schick Arnold
Adamson
Centerville
Thia Board
Stamps
Mor- Meon
Board of Supervisors
Atteat
Clyde L. Erskine
Marine Store Dealer Title and Trade Shift
Pearson's Weekly notes a marine store dealer who bought torn sails, rope, and voyage junk from ships at port. As large shipping firms developed, demand dwindled, pushing him toward rag-and-bone work while retaining the old official title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
Marina
Houges
Seahort
Pearson's Weekly
Local quilting and social gatherings reported in Moravia area
The community held an all day quilting at Mrs. Leon Burns home with 15 attendees. Nearby families including Jess Smith and Rollie Carter shared an oyster supper at E. F. Wilson home. Ruth Long stayed with Rollie McDonough family to attend school in Moravia. Cecil Parcel and family visited Claud Harsh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Jess Smith
Rollie Carter
E. F. Wilson
Ruth Long
Rollie McDonough
Moravia
Cecil Parcel
Claud Harsh
Gamble Store advertises in Albia Iowa
Classified business notice from Moravia area lists a Gamble Store representative. Includes hay for sale at farm on Creek priced at 260 per 100 units. Also mentions Gideon, Moravia with 93 pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Gamble
Albia
Iowa
Creek
Gideon
Moravia
Local Hiatt family weekend visits and social notes
Histtaville residents and relatives visited homes of Hiatt family members on Sunday and over the weekend. Several guests from Blakenburg Unionville and Centerville joined Mrs. Hiatt, Mr. Hiatt, and other Hiatt relatives for calls and informal gatherings. An entertainment at Coulson school house drew a pleasant crowd Tuesday night with an eight dollar program and refreshments. Des Moines and Centerville visitors were noted among the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
E. Hiatt
Roy Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Hiatt
Jim Broshay
Coulson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chet Broshar
I M. E
Boyer Ridge
Frankin
Appanoose County
Clyde L
Brsk Ve
County Act of Supervisors
R. B. Carnon
Sutton
Moulton
Morrison
Erskine
Clell Long
M. BR. McCoy and Son
Smith ‘Ath Leonard
Marvin Hereford
Willard Cloyad
Tia Baxter
Hedge College School
Theory
I. W
Ralph Glick
E.G. Awk
Histtaville
Gus Hiatt
Aoris
Wu.s. Hiatts
A.t. Hiatt
Dister
J. A. Hiatt
Unionville
Feink Neff
Blakenburg
Frances Burton
Inlaw
J. C. Neff
M. BE. McDanef
Paul Hiatt
Parentel
U. S. Hiatt
Clyde Walker
A. S. Hiatt
J. F. Chambers
Santa Claus
Toyland
James J, Montague
America
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