Census Examinations Announced for Fifteenth Census
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open examinations for temporary Bureau of the Census positions in Washington D C for the Fifteenth Decennial Census. Posts include junior clerk junior calculating machine operator junior tabulating machine operator and card punch operator with salaries ranging from 1260 to 1400 dollars. Applicants nationwide may apply by November 2 1929. Most appointments expected to last one to two years unlikely beyond December 21 1942. Information via the Civil Service Commission in Washington or the local civil service board offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of the Census
United States
Washington, D. C
Sigvetry Ath
Family Gathering Honors Navy Enlistee at Matherly Home
A Sunday gathering at Mrs. Laura Matherly's home celebrated Fred Matherly of the United States Navy on furlough. Twenty seven attended for dinner, photos, and music. Attendees included the Matherly and Stocker families and R. F. Coltrain. Fred served four years, re enlisted last May and will report to San Pedro California on the USS West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Matherly
Fred Matherly
United States Navy
Roy Matherly
Forrest Matherly
Gomer Stocker
Ray Coltrain
R. F. Coltrain
Glee Adams
Fred
Navy
San Pedro
California
U. SS. West Virginia
New Agricultural Year Book Is Now Ready
Iowa farmers and citizens can obtain the 1928 Year Book of Agriculture from the Iowa Department of Agriculture. The volume reviews division work, lists agricultural organizations, and discusses practices and problems. Residents may request copies from M G Thornburg, Des Moines. J L Chambers family relocates from Centerville to Creston. Chambers takes a shoe firm position. Mrs Chambers stays to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
M. G. Thornburg
Dea Moines
J. L. Chambers
Centerville
Creston
Chambers
Tilton Chambers
J. F. Chambera
Moravia council bills approved in October 7 1929 session
Moravia Iowa council met with members Turner Smith Dodd Broshat Mayor and Clerk Carter approving last minutes and bills from funds including General Cemetery Highway and Fire. Several town residents traveled to Waterloo and Torrington with family notices and local trip notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
C. A. Turner
H. K. Smith
F. M. Dodd
Chester Broshat
E. S. Carter
M. P
Weughop Motor Co
Alarage
Turner
Hy! Smith
R. L. Tarr
Smith
Dodd
Carter
Experienced Only Returns to Dightonville Emporium
In a tainted tale by H Louis Raybold and Nathan Siomoios, former star footballer Richard Wichards leaves city life for his hometown. Sally Marbury remembers him despite his forgetful attitude, and a failing business prompts an desperate job hunt. An employment ad seeking an Experienced Clerk appears, hinting at a hopeful restart as he contemplates the offer.
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Radley Richards
Dightonville
Sally Marbury
Bradley
Sally
Fetter
Dightongile
White House
Ature
Mightonville Star
Richard’ Drygcode Enporium
Wicharda
Lstead
Marbury
Dick Endicott
Brie
Norbury
Bally
Wes Fe
Lime9
Local Happenings and Town Life in Moravia Area
Miss Thelma Johnson visited Albin and Centerville guests joined the weekend. Bradley buys stock and hires Sally, a former clerk, after a chance meeting and shared scent of roses. Various residents, visitors, and travels across Centerville Albia Moravia and nearby towns are listed with brief notes and social updates.
For Sale Classified Ads With Various Goods
A collage of local sale notices lists corn apples pears and poultry with prices per bushel or head. Individuals including LW Hiatt I F Boxhak M Fonter Gus Luse Chas Fulton Sylvia Hart and W H Powell advertise farm produce livestock and a heating stove while a lost crank is noted with return instructions.
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Recurring Gatherings
A flurry of small town social events unfolds with Rev and Mrs B G Hawkins hosting a day trip by fourteen friends from Agency, a FE T G Club luncheon at Mrs Roscoe Pennington’s, and several women’s gatherings featuring readings and games. Travel plans include R R Pennington guiding a move from Centerville to Creston and Des Moines to Moravia, with Hamiltons returning from South Dakota visits.
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T. G
Roscoe Pennington
Aleafa Hiatt
Rev
Mrs. B. G. Hawkins
Agency
Tong
Gift and Art Shop opens at Bernard's Store
Frien ds and local ladies attended a post-nuptial shower for Mrs Edith Dowd Blair at the Horner home in Moravia on Wednesday. The event celebrated the guest of honor with many gifts and enjoyable refreshments. Richard Sneed and sister Elizabeth traveled from Grinnell to Excelsior Springs, Missouri for a weekend visit with their parents, Mr and Mrs J B Sneed, where J B is recovering from surgery.
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R. J. Funkhouser
Torrington
Wyo
Cheyene
William Barnas
Melcher
Town
Moravia
J. W. Holden
BS Staley
Centerville
J. W. Halden
B. F
Albia
Birs
B. EB. Beam
Allerton
D. K. Orelup
Don
Cherokee
Iowa
A. G. Mason
L. J. Reynolds
J. F. Albert
Cedar Rapids
W. T. VanDorin
Freddie
Glasgow
Harold Mason
J. B. Sneed
Excelajor
Springs
Tittle
Marguerite Shr
J. H. Rice
F. A. Reich
Misa Gladys Reich
E. J. Blair
Somers
Montana
John Gunion
Nobilaville
Ind
Kate McKern
Gunion
McKern
D. BE. Bishop
Lillie Martin
Bishop
Milwaukee Ave
W. A. Rose
Dorothy
Lementine Fucker
Rockford
Mrs. Kermit. Rose
W. F. Horner
Horner
Edith Dowd Blair
Richard Sneed
Grinnell
Elizabeth
Excelsior Spring
J. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
General Fund
John E. Nowels
C. Waughop
Virgil Burns
Rolla McDonough
Hawl
Roy Ellison
Wailer
W. E. Donavan
Coun
Moravia Union
Printing Council Processings Highway Fund
R. Kincade
Prag Fund
Moravia Oil Co
P. D. Schreiner
Maxine
H. G. Browhar
Waterloo
F. D. Schreiner
Marie Schreiner
Business
J. W. Hughes
Springhill
Mr. and
Mrs. S. FE. Alexander
H. Louis Raybold
Nathan Siomoios Copyright
Thelma Johnson Wee
Albin
Mrs. Allen Hiatt
Geo. Halden
RE. Watts
Lynnville
R. P. Hillyard
C. C. Cullera
Mexico
Paul Broshar
St. E. Watts
Paul Spencer
Roland
Pintavias
Sophia Stanfield
Alma Keemer
Maurine Smith
Helen McCrory
Corneil College News Service
Donald Tarr
B.G. Hawkins
Mickie
Hong
Aveilthle
Chet Broshnn
J. H. McCauley
B. Hiatt
Moravie
Poland
Fulton
York Imperials
Ben Davis
I. F. Boxhak
Shropshire
Fonter
Mia
Homer King
S.C. White Leghorn Cockerela
Gus Luse
White Rock Roosters
Chas. Fulton
Halden
Sylvia Hart
Unionville
Towa
W. H. Powell
Crank
International
Ray McCoud
Geo. Johnson’s. Finder
Union
R. H. Pennington
Tip
Aaron Campbell
Bailey
H. A. Smith
Dorothy Belle
Bangs City
Jows
T. Slavin
Domino and
Bridge
R. R. Pennington
Des Moines
J. L. Hughes
Alexander
J. P. Hamilton
Frederick
Homer Hanfinlton
Aberdeen
Hills
Dakota
Bernard’s
Thrift Sales
Tate Tacs
Jack Sprat
R Grocers
Hellion
Sohn For All
Chester Seroshar
Wrate
Hartford
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