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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
2
Saturday and Sunday visits span Moravia Hilton and Albia with Cy Jones J C Lockman Faber Waites Pence Robb and Thompson noted. Hog deliveries to Moravia and Ottumwa occur with A E Pence and Home time A C Faber salients. Congress convenes Dec 2.
Names of local residents and visitors appear in a weekend round of calls. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Espy hosted, Helen Hamilton visited Enid Long, and many others spent Saturday night or Sunday with relatives at various homes including John Van Zante, Madonna Foster, Jack Long, and the Foster and Patrick families. Circle met with Mrs. Charlie Hough. Flo Moore from Ottumwa visited relatives.
Residents and visitors gather at multiple homes including Willie McDanel Lyndon McDanel and families Clyde Gladfelder and others. The Ladies Aid changes meeting day for Thanksgiving week. Several families travel between Moravia and surrounding homes with various visits noted.
Mrs Rosa Blumer of Ottumwa visits brother Roy Coltrain and family while Mrs Sarah Haines of Unionville visits relatives. Floyd Wood improves from illness. Ladies Aid hosts cooperative quilting dinner with Mrs Lee Tadlock. Caltrain and Coffin families socialize with Miller and Strunk households. W W Girls meet with Mrs Wilbur Miller. attendees include Inez Mary Margaret Eleanor Miller Elanor Strunk Mary Coffin Millie Cox. Mr and Mrs Miller and others enjoy a bountiful dinner and study session on The Life of Africa. Ottoumwa area neighbors visit relatives. Mrs Hosa Blumer joins group returning home.
My years of stomach and kidney trouble plagued me with poor appetite back pains and constipation. Konjola helped swiftly restoring digestion, regular bowels and normal kidneys. I feel energetic again and consider Konjola the master medicine. Sold in Moravia at Smith drug store and by leading druggists.
Ottumwa residents reported visitors and calls including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gordon and daughter Elsie at James Wood home on Sunday. Teddy son and Yoria Simmons with a lip injury required stitches, while Mr. and Mrs. Tadlock and Mr. and Mrs. Caylor joined Mrs. Floyd Wood at the Lee Tadlock home.
Mrs. George Darby visited sister Mrs. Sarah Hoadley on Tuesday. Charles Hunter assisted Roy Darby Sunday morning. Zell Wilson family joined EB F Wilson Sunday afternoon. George Darby and twins attended the Men s Bazaar at the M E Church Wednesday evening. Mrs H D Darby spent Tuesday with Mrs T Stafford. Jimmie Van Borin delivered hogs for George Darby Monday. The note ends with a nostalgic line about the good old days.
The Unionville correspondent explains a light issue due to illness in Garden Grove. Activities include M E Sunday School class gathering with games and refreshments, visits to Ottumwa and Centerville, Utopian Club social, and a Baptist Ladies Aid all day meeting. Rev L D Eaton hosted guests. quarterly conference and sermon noted. Local illnesses, family visits, and a public sale at the schoolhouse are reported with many names and small events.
An aphorism notes that timely repair or action can prevent future risk or embarrassment, with emphasis on prudence and foresight. The saying frames preparation as a shield against larger problems. It highlights practical wisdom across daily life.
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