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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
4
Moravia and vicinity hosted numerous visitors including Pennington Creech Easter and Tucker families from Chariton Albia Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Local residents traveled to Des Moines for the State Fair and schools prepared for the new term with Blanch Jennings and Gertrude Ellis joining staff.
Ot tumwa visitors Mr and Mrs Monta Oehler spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs R McDarel. Barnes City guests Mrs H A Smith and children vistited Moravia as Rev Smith attended the Iowa Annual Conference in Knoxville. Ted Oehler, recently at Dr Ball Hospital in Excelsior Springs MO, returned home briefly then headed back for treatment. Dale Harrigan returned from Fremont to reside with grandmother Mrs Kate Rogers and to attend Moravia High School. Shenandoah area visitors included Mr and Mrs W E Hiatt and granddaughter Charline Davis, Mr and Mrs Fred Hiatt and sons, and Mr and Mrs Cartin Burton and children. Kensington Club hosted First Aid Treatments with Mrs D E Bishop speaking on Clara Barton and Red Cross. Mr and Mrs Allen Boller of Nevada visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W F Horner, prompting a festive charivari after their honeymoon in northern Minnesota. Friday, F W Blumenstock and Mr and Mrs Frank Main took Mary L Blumenstock to Luana to teach, stopping at sites of interest including the Wildlife School at McGregory. A gathering at George Howell’s home included Mr and Mrs John Howell and daughter of Albin, Mrs Edward Oaks and sons, Mrs Chas Shipley of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Harold Turner and daughter of Mystic, and Mrs Mary Turner of Moravia.
Mrs Myrtle Fullerton and children visited Mrs Osa Wood on Monday. Ray Coltrain left for Kansas for business. Laura Coltrain stays with the Coltrains. Sunday dinners hosted at D L Strunk and J C Oroas homes. Fred Gordon of Udell visited M L Weatherly. Funeral attendance noted for Frank Strunk and Amanda Harrington. Stevens reunion attended by Mrs John Knight and son Dennie. Plano trip for Floyd Wood, James Wood, and Flora Hanes. Hanes to teach near Plano. Miller School opened with Clifford Boyer as teacher. Miss LaRue Morrison of Unionville visited Miss Inez Miller. Mrs Sarah Hanes of Unionville visited J Cross. Grover Sapp of Unionville fence-work for Mrs R C Hart. Roy Wilcox family visited Aunt Myrt Hart. Frederick Koehler visited F E Boyer. Glen Rapp visited Floyd and Curtis Coltrain. Mrs M L Weatherly visited daughter near Udell. Irene Sharp stayed with Miss Muriel Stevens.
The Hazel College opened September 1 with Mandana Jennings as principal and Mirel Wilson and LeRoy apart serving as teachers. The opening drew the Henry Sytons Robert Jennings and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bineox and Fay King and friends. Sunday evening activities at the Henry Syme home featured gatherings with Gerla Grant, EB Lincox, and Henry ay among the attendees.
Indianola obituary details the life of Benjamin Franklin Manley born Sept 6 1885 in Jefferson County Tennessee. He lived in Jefferson City Os kal osa Pella Weldon LeRoy Van Wert and Weldon before settling in Indianola where he operated a grocery store until his death at age 44 years 11 months and 16 days. He was the son of Houston Alexander and Kathryn Manley and husband of Mattie Blair.
About one hundred neighbors and friends gathered at the J. S. Coffin home for a farewell party as the Coffin family prepared to move to Centerville. The event featured a long lawn meal with sandwiches, pies, cake, ice tea, and lemonade, and honored Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Adams and family. A guest list includes numerous local families and individuals, marking a cordial sendoff and best wishes for their new start.
Beulah Hiatt visited relatives in Moravia while Mias Nadine and Genevie Donovan joined with Moravia friends. Several teachers and relocations are reported, including Miss Beulah Hiatt at Denny School and Miss Berniece Scott at New Hope School. Community events cover quilting plans, birthday party for Marden a, and a two week southwest Nebraska trip by Mr. and Mrs. Theo Thompson.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Pleasant Hill and nearby towns. Names such as Dolph Tarbell Mil tie Chadwick Orrin Callen Mayme Argo Fred Priebe Lucille Pride Theda Sarl Thelma, and families including Dicks Moore Glasgow and McAninch appear among noted social calls and outings.
Br. Coffin was chosen as pastor of the Christian Church at Cincinnati after being greeted by the community. He has a background in church work and was slated for leadership in the Cincinnati congregation.
Relatives gathered at Mrs. Sarah Hanes home in Unionville to celebrate Flora Hanes birthday before her departure for school near Plano. Cake and ice cream were served as guests included Claudina McGrew and family, Lewis Hanes family, Sylvia Hart, Floyd Wood family, James Wood family, and W T Van Dorin party.
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