10 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
1
A large turnout attended the Wolf reunion at Albia Sunday with many from nearby towns listed among the attendees. The article notes numerous family visits and gatherings around Canning peaches, visits at various homes, and a church class picnic nearby, reflecting a bustling social scene.
Mrs. Mary Fowler suffers an abscess in her eye and is cared for by her granddaughter Versie Fowler. Mrs. Olive Moffat cans peaches for her brother Jacob Steve ena this week as attendees of the Stevens event.
A crowded week at Main Station with the E. H. Boyer Estate sale drawing a large crowd. Families such as McDanel, Pfannebecker, Gladfelder, Foster, Ewing, Luse, and Wren shared visits and dinners. Sunday School at Fairview drew 84, with Rev. Lagle and Rev. Lanning delivering messages and songs by Rowe and Foster.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs R B Luge and daughters Orville Burton called at Al vin Riggle s Monday Mr and Mrs Theo Miller and Francia and Mr and Mrs Alfred Carlson attended the shower for Mr and Mrs Crow at the Ghae Pabst s home Friday night Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller Mr and Mrs Clarence Dowd and sons visited the J R Gallen home Sunday Mr and Mrs Forrest Mericle and family attended church services at Darby Sunday morning Miss Ione Luse visited with home folks from Saturday night until Tuesday Mina Ruth Weldon spent the week end at her home in Cincinnati Mrs Lizzie Turner and children Bill Anderson and children attended the state fair a few days last week Mr and Mrs J R Callen and family spent Sunday evening at the Clarence Miller home Mr and Mrs Steve Martin and Barbara Jake Young and Misa Emma Young Ernest Miller Miss Minnie Hutton Mr and Mrs Ira Callen and Miss Hazel Mrs Belle Hellyer were also guests Ice cream was served Mrs H M Van Antwerp were Monday afternoon callers at J R Callen s Miss Tone Luge visited Coulson School Monday afternoon
Mrs Rosa Knight and her son Bennie visit Perry Iowa to see Henry Knight home returning Sunday. Farm Bureau Ladies reorganize for year led by Mrs Long of Centerville. Mrs Cecil Tadlock treated for ulcerated tooth taken to Unionville. Mrs Mary Jones visited Osa Wood Cecil Tadlock and Sylvia Hart. Clyde Sashn and family from Unionville at J Cross home. Dave Caylor callers at Lea Tadlock. Bruce Jones Centerville business caller. John Morrison Unionville visited J D Cross. R Hart and daughter Sylvia visited J D Cross. Inez Miller left for Blakesburg to teach. Miller school started August. Eva Miller teacher. G F Gibbs and son Ivan visited Wilbur Miller.
Mr and Mrs C Benson of Polla visited Mart Gillands overnight Monday Tra Rebbs visited the parental Rebb home Sunday Raymond Lockman called at W T Irelans Monday evening Ray Tomlin spent Saturday night and Sunday at Wm Tomlins Lucille Coltrain planned a Sunday School picnic in the school house lawn which the children enjoyed Mr and Mrs Gilland visiting in Pella with their daughter and husband O Benson Sunday School is at 10 next Sunday Dr W G Lagle will preach after the Sunday School Carl Tomlin wife and baby visited W Tomlins Lela Marie Davis has been on the sick list Mrs W Ivelan called at the Lawrence Ward home Friday afternoon
Friday visits by Faye and M V McCleary at the Printy home plus Centerville shoppers on Saturday. The Wolf reunion was held in Albia with Jack Murphy's family attending. Clarence Teater and Ted, Faye, and M V McCleary visited the Howard Tenter home Thursday evening. The King children attended a reunion at Bussey and visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Howard Davis and daughter visited Lloyd Owen's in Centerville Sunday. Sunday guests at Clarence Center's included Bil Tenter, Ella Tenter, Goldie Lepper and daughter Margaret of Centerville, Jack Clove and son Ray, Roy Jackson family of Mystic, and Howard Tester and Gatleta.
Mildred and Leona Harper left Fairview for Des Moines Thursday morning to attend school. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ireland visited Moravia on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fletcher and Isal were at Bert Drake’s Tuesday. Unal Fletcher plans a school day next week. Tom Drake spent Monday at Bert Drake’s home.
Rexfield residents Mr and Mrs C E Ades hosted Sunday at the Grant Sincox home. Albia pair Mr and Mrs Henry Van Weelden visited Henry Sytama’s home Monday. Neffs spent Thursday with the E G Sincox family. Sincox family hosted Tuesday at Willie Van Torin home. Sytsma wife visited Pella with relatives. Lincox family joined Herman Johnson’s home Sunday. Afternoon callers included BE CG Caster and family and Atlas. Labor Day attendance noted in Ottumwa. Willie Van Dorin’s family visited Anderson home at Albyn. Arthur and Herbert Lewin of Des Moines stayed over weekend with Lawrence Johnson. Last line notes return of long skirts causing clinginess in children.
In Appanoose County Iowa a petition by the administrator seeks authority to sell 120 acres described as parts of sections in Monroe County. Hearing set for September 1991 at Centerville Court House at 10:00 a.m. unless objections are filed. Bert Sheldon Administrator Elgin Simons Attorneys Sept 4-10.
Millageville area residents report fine rains and list social visits. Miss Trofé Tarbell begins school at Jackson Branch. Ethel Davis and daughter visit Curtiss home. Ray Sheldon and Jack Murphy visits noted. Uncle Matt McCleary visits from Garden Grove at Clarence Teater’s. 88 year old McCleary still walks a mile daily. Capricks and Esther Murphy family visits recorded. Glenn Massman visits Howard Davis. Mrs John McAalich visits W E Kelsey. Edd Miller and Clarence Teater families mentioned.
Final report of Lida G. Argo Administratrix of the S. H. Argo estate is on file with the Clerk of District Court in Appanoose County Iowa. A hearing will be held September 17 1991 at Centerville Court House to consider discharge from duties and liabilities unless objections are filed. Miller and Everett attorneys certify this notice.
Hyattsville residents hosted and visited family and neighbors across a busy week. W B Coulson kept house at the Lloyd Rose home during an absence, and Hiatt reunion attendees enjoyed a fine day with a bountiful dinner. Several locals attended, including Scott Tuckey at Des Moines fair. Goldie Hiatt began nurse training at St Joseph hospital Centerville after graduating Moravia High School. A runaway team incident near the school ended safely after Mrs Roy Scott and a neighbor intervened.
Relatives from Newton spent the weekend at the Frank Maneer home. Wilsons hosted visitors and Arthur Lewis with Herbert Lewis of Des Moines spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs Curtis Goudy welcomed a baby boy born last week. Darby family hosted friends in Blakenburs, Kingery from Cheyenne visiting after 20 years away. Katrena Sytsma visited Dorothea Darby. Sam Underwood of Blakesburg called on Geo and Roy Darby. Elmora School begins with Mrs Lula Fulfillment. Foster and Mya to teach. Brewer and Hrewey families from Guba visited. Zell Wilson helping smoke molasses. Mrs Everett Anderson ill. Caster family visited the Harp Darby home.
The article lists multiple local residents including Alberta Rouse Elmer Smith Anna Mae Gernleh Lucille Spencer Christina and Lester Humphrey Dwight Rogere and Francis Humphrey as taking up third grade work in Albia. It notes Miss Rubye Johnson visiting Lewis Rouse family and mentions church and club events and family reunions around Hilton Sheridan and selection sites.
The Epworth League held a welcome party in the Methodist Church basement on Tuesday night for Moravia Public Schools teachers. Games were played, entertainment praised, and ice cream with cake served. Attendees included James Hall, Lorence Gardner, Mrs. E. J Blair, Hubert and Paul Groppenbacher, Robert Smith, Leona Kaster, Norma Lee Firkine, Cleo Barnes, Blanche Jennings, and many others.
Notice states a supply of Chandler Pumps on hand with secondhand options that fit various needs at low cost. Also offers repair services and mentions Ay 0. Van Dorin in connection with the pumps and repairs.
The Bickford family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown after the death and burial of Jacob Frank Bickford and for floral offerings. Special thanks go to American Legion members for their help. Names listed include J. W. Bickford Lee Bickford Mary Parks Ethel Hackathorn R. P. Carpenter Janie Bherwood Stella Reich honored guests Helen and Dorothy Bickford during a 6:30 dinner at home.
Local agent offers Williams Formulæ in Moravia with a money back guarantee. Advertises a new bottle for stomach liver and kidney health, claiming relief from dyspepsia biliousness and chronic ailments, urging readers to buy at Smith Drug Store Moravia.
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