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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
4
The Moravia Sophomore issue covers class events with faculty gatherings and an Easter egg hunt. It recalls a wedding of Arlene Dodd and Elton Hughes and shares a humorous look at senior jokes, plus a 40-year look at class of ’33 alumni in 1978.
The sophomore class reveals quirks and talents from quirky student notes to standout athletes. Paul Underwood dominates at 240 pounds as a guard with durability, while Smith and Barnes star in backfield scoring and punting prowess. Wendell Roberts jokingly ignores court sides as Perry races the fast forward.
A historical health ad touts stomach trouble cures and headaches with claims of restored health and energy. It cites Mr. Daniel Vina, aged 62, as a beneficiary and promises improved sleep and vigor through a remedy containing bark and other ingredients.
Wilbur Smith-Rons tends to babies in a Chicago child nursery while mothers shop. Paul Underwood, a famous screen star, stars in a film linked to the song Dancing with Tears in My Eyes from forty years ago. The portrayal is described as natural and pathetic by fans. A junior philosopher observes.
Local diary items note visits among neighbors with many names. Henry Rinehart of Albia dies suddenly, area families visit doctors, birthdays, 4 H Club meeting with eleven girls, and Cloverleaf Club planning April 15 events. Easter praised as a fine day. roads report poor westward travel. farming resumes Monday. Frequent mentions of Callens Argo Free Beaty Derby Mussman and others with kin across Ottumwa Numa Albin.
Mrs Leda Lincox and Clair called at Mrs Henry Maneer home Wednesday afternoon. Zell Wilson and family visited Allen Raile Sunday afternoon. Curtis Gowdy and family of Ot tumwa spent Sunday at Sarah Hoadley home at Foster. Willie Wan Dorin and family visited parental Andersons home at Albia. E G Sincox and family with Mr and Mrs Grant Sincox visited Herman Johnson Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Tillmont visited Henry Sytama Friday evening.
Mrs Martha Adams visited relatives in Moravia last week and returned Tuesday evening. Forrest Simmons injured his knee badly Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs W Irelan and Mr and Mrs L Albertson were Blakesburg callers Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W Tomlin and Mildred and Marie visited Carl Tomlin Sunday. Mrs Gilland is not well at this writing.
A string of Moravia and Centerville residents visit the Boyer home and other local houses through midweek. Visits include the Boyer family, Johnson the veterinarian, and several Burns, Easter, Clark, Thompson, and Kaster clan members. A basket dinner and program are slated at Boyer school house on Friday April 10.
Geo R Darby and son Roy were in Albia Monday. Mrs Zell Wilson and son LeRoy joined the E F Wilson family at Chas Redding's funeral in Blakenburg Sp Wednesday. Redding was a cousin of Mrs E Wilson. Darby family members visited home Friday. Clarence Wilson and wife and Sarah Hoadley were in Albia Saturday with the Frank Mancer family. Curtis Gowdy and Ottumwa visitors stayed over Sunday with Mia Goudy. Goudy’s mother Mrs Hoadley returned home Sunday afternoon.
Afternoon visitors including Mrs Darbys and Mia Hoadley traveled to Moravia on Saturday due to impassable roads. Several locals, including Roy Darby, Zell Wilson, and Topsy the road horse, also went to Moravia. The community faced a week of snowbound days with delayed mail and postponed travel plans.
Centerville figures a rapid long distance run in 8 hours 26 minutes as a record for sums of local automobile sales men. Miller Funeral Home Centerville notes this achievement. Mr and Mrs W A Smith and their child visited Rev A M Smith at Eldon Town Sunday afternoon.
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