Coulson Reunion Sets 1931 Date Despite Weather Threats
About sixty relatives gathered at Centerville City Park on Thursday August 27 for the Coulson reunion. A noon meal preceded a short afternoon program of readings songs talks and a letter from Mrs I B McCann. Officers elected include president C J Callen secretary Mabel L Coulson treasurer Charley Johnson and committees led by Grace Caldwell Sylvia Callen and Maude Coulson. The next reunion will be at the Lewis Rowse home near Hilton Iowa on the last Thursday in August 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville City Park
Coulson
He&pa
Mabel L. Coulson
Charley Johnson
Grace Caldwell
Sylvia Callen
Maude Coulson
W. R. Halman
Arthur Swan
Elsie Callen
Eliane Phillips
W. B. Coulson
Ardith
Hugh
M. J. Coulson
Minnie
Maude
Lillie
Sylvia
Elsie
Ruby Johnson Mn
L. Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Mary 5. Turner
Z. Ly Stevens
Naomi
Leta
Moravia
Eirene Phillipa
Incola
Nebr
Bethel Coulson
New York City
E. W. Coulson
Diamond
Wyo
Sam Kirkham
Rosella
Zola
Albia
Lewis Rouse
Alvin
Louise
Davis
Verna Violet
Hilton
Nny Caldwell
Marvin
Cincinnati
Iowa
Lioyd L. Coulson
Wyoming
Lewis Rowse
W. P. Davis
Loiz Davis
Harry Howard
Macon
Salem
Glasgow
Mt. Pleasant
Grandpa Harshbarger
Hillabore
Old Settlers
W. T
Old Fiddlers
Callen Reunion Held At John Callen Home
The Gallen reunion gathered ninety relatives at John Callen's home on Sunday with a large list of attending families. A picnic dinner preceded a short program and a business meeting that elected Mayme Callen president, Bessie Callen treasurer, and Vera Scott secretary. Next year’s reunion is planned for Main Grove south of Moravia. Other attendees included D E Bishop and children, Lilie Martin, and Monroe County Fair visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallen
John Callen
Sylvester Callen
Sherman Callen
Wm, Callen
Norris Callen
Zell Callen
Gilbert Callen
Orville Callen
Orrin Callen
Levi Coulson
Wendl Coulson
Earl Woodcock
Famiy
Lloyd Clark
Hugh Richey
Alva Hiatt
Haley Scott
Frank Spencer
Ted Miller
Francis Miller
Elbert Moore
Ira Callen
Riley Callen
Clarence Dowd End
Walter Phillips
John
Stephens
Mayme Callen
Bessie Callen
Vera Scott
Main Grove
Moravia
Local Des Moines Visitors and State Fair Notes
Local notices recount a flurry of visitors and events around Moravia and nearby towns. Names include John Winslet Byron Hiatt A. B. Jordan and Helle Hellyer, with Des Moines and Ottumwa appearances noted and Moravia hosting fair week activity. The piece mentions Selby Hat Shoppe promotions and a big Sept 6 sale by Gamble Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Solby
John Winslet
Byron Hiatt
Des Moines
Rev. B. Wightshoe
Ottumway
John Wingler
N. R. Ward
Centerville
H. J. Watts
Jantern
F. P. Hawk
John Smithburg
Monroe County
Gwenivere Wagoner
G. C. Cullery
H. K. Smith
W. A. Smith and
Bobby
Moravia
A. G. Broshar
Oskaloosa
FW. Halden
L. D. Whitton
Misa Eunice Whitton
Fred Detson
Donald Cobbler
B. E. Marlow
Packwood
Iowa
Selby
Kate McKern
Lenna Wailes
Steven
Clyde McKern
Claude Hawk
T. J. Luse
Helle Hellyer
New York State
M. W. Poling
Nell
Harriett Paling
Ottawwa
Bluemenstack
Sam Williams
Mu Pleasant
Dale Caris
Middle West
Moravia and Des Moines Week Social Notes
Social and school notices from Moravia and surrounding towns recount visits to Des Moines for the State Fair, family reunions at Russell and Cres ton, new teaching appointments in Grand View and Moravia, and travels of families including the Brain, Blumenstock, and Hughes households. Renowned local figures like Rev. Hawkins attend funerals in Packwood. students depart for Brown University and Grand View.
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John Veach
Clark Blackman
Des Moines
Alle Boller
W. F. Horner
Nevada
Iowa
Katharine Johnson
Marilois Castles
Albia
Florence Johnson
Davenport
Blumenntock
Albert Brain
Annie
Mia
Earl Brain
Brain
John Chase
Russell
Kathryn Whitehill
Charles
Moravia
Whitehill
L. H. Berry
Deloris
Sophia Stanfield
Cedar Falls
Marie Oehler
Jay B. Oehler
Grand View
Town
Marie
F. A. Johnson
Haughter
Florence
H. T. Johnson
Katharine
Fred Blumenstock
Mary Louise
Ralph Tinue
Creston
R. McDanel
McDanel
B. G. Hawkins
Packwood
Tot” Richey
Calvin Estes
Harry Burmeister
Treynor
Dale Schreiner
8. B. Noland
Prospect Road
Richard Gallaher
Richard
Jefferson City
Hiatt
Kansas City Star
Wilda
John Fulton
Providence
A. 1
Brown University
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
N. Y
World Honors Its Brave Men of Army and Navy
The piece outlines medals for valor including the Medal of Honor for Army and Navy, the Distinguished Service Medal and Cross, and corresponding Navy honors. It notes foreign decorations such as the Victoria Cross and Legion of Honor, highlighting awards for gallantry and meritorious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World
Navy
Congresstown
Army
United States
Order of St Maurico
Co-Operation Key to Success in World Affairs
A long aphorism argues that cooperation is essential for home business and national success. It claims conflict and waste vanish with cooperation and that all levels from worker to prime minister must cooperate to foster happiness and prosperity. It warns that without cooperation, unemployment and hardship rise. Aztecs well versed in astronomy highlights Mexico’s ancient scientists. The Mexican study notes early Aztec calendars, civil and religious cycles, and leap-year-like corrections, praising their advanced astronomical understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mexico
Pan-American Information Service
Master Your World Youth Proclamation of Service and Courage
A call to youth to enter service with courage faith and fervor. The passage urges stronger bodies alert minds sincere spirituality and readiness to meet demands of swift speed efficiency production debt money leisure and life as a royal giving to the world. It proclaims the greatest age and grave responsibilities awaiting today’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuefrald
Feld
Tmparrow
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Sarah Starla
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the death and burial of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Sarah Starla and for the beautiful floral after. IRBs W C Stark Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt Mrs Ruby Schaefer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Starla
C, Stark
Frank Hiatt
Ruby Schaefer
Chandler Pumps Offered with Repairs and Secondhand Options
Notice of available Chandler Pumps and affordable secondhand pumps for sale or fitment. Also mentions Lalo performing repairs. Van Dorin and Mr and Mrs Cody and their child have moved into town for the winter, residing in a Jess Funkhouser property south of the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Lalo
van Dorin
Cody Arso
Jess Funkhouser
Classified corn for sale and items from ads
Classified notices list corn for sale at six cents per bushel and a large desk blotter sale at the Union office. Also advertised are stray cattle from De Lane ram with horn on the right hip, and offers for grapes, Blue Damon plums, and a Cols High Oven Range with water tank connections. Names include W H Powell H E Glick Albert Brain and Mrs J F Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delane Ram
H. E. Glick
Union
Cols
J. F. Albert
Coop Reunion Held at Donahoo Home in Moravia
The Coop family reunion gathered at Rev W P Donahoo’s Moravia home on Sunday August 23 with a noon dinner for many relatives including Rev and Mrs W P Donahoo Mr and Mrs R H Coop Mr and Mrs S Hellman and families Earl Coop Ben Blumer Frank Rose B E Coop Newell Rose and families Jess Cummings Eunice and Ruby Cummings Beulah Smith Edwin Cummings Margaret Caven Ethel Coop Everett Brook and Emily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coop
W. P. Donahoo
Moravia
R. H. Coop
S. Hellman
Leater Coop
Earl Coop
Ben Blumer
Frank Rose
B. E. Coop
Newell Rose
Rosa Morrison
Jess Cummings
Eunice
Ruby Cummings
Beulah Smith
Edwin Cummings
Margaret Caven
Ethel Coop
Everett Brook
Emily
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Callen Reunion
D. E. Bishop
Lilie Martin
Monroe County Fair
Briardale
del Monte
Omar
Sunny Boy
LOCAL
Gertrude Brain
Washington, D. C
Harry Woodward
Persia
Minnesota
Evelyn Shepard
Gilbert
The
Moravia High School
Mant Quehler
Ottumwa
McDane
Freddi Tisue
Chet Broshar General Insurance
W. H. Powell
Turner & Son
Coop Reunion
Moravia Union
Sauer Kraut
Jack Sprat
R Grocer
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