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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
3
A reader recalls earlier pleasures of paved roads and compares travel now to an accommodation train due to freight trucks. He notes the highway crowding, finds humor in a new low mood tale, and mentions a shopper lamenting the mood during hard times in Ottumwa.
Elizabeth Sneed tied for first in the district piano contest of the Iowa High School Music Association, joining Hast High and Des Moines Yankee. Des Moines hosted the event. Sneed and the two others advance to the state contest in Iowa City on May 8.
Republican precinct caucuses are called for Friday April 20 1932 at 7 20 p m at usual voting places to select township candidates for two justices of the peace two constables two trustees one clerk one assessor precinct committeeman and committeewoman and delegates to the county convention to be voted on at the primary June 16 1932. If impossible to hold caucuses precinct committeemen may fix another time which must be public by May 6 1932 as all candidates committeemen committeewomen must file affidavits with the county auditor by that date. Delegates to the county convention to be held July 2 1932 are based on one delegate per 20 votes or major fraction cast for Dan Turner governor in November 1930. Delegates need not file affidavits but precinct committeemen will forward names to county chairman for stickers on election day. Committeemen ensure publicity, full ticket, and affidavits by April 6. Dated Centerville Iowa this 20th day of April 1942 Edward L. Simmons chairman Republican County Central Committee.
The Union announces James T. Sherrard as the Republican nominee for Auditor of Appanoose County. Sherrard, now serving by appointment after the incumbent’s death, has long county ties and aims to run economically and efficiently from the June primary.
The Moravia school band announces its first public appearance on Tuesday evening May 3 during the School and Home Days program. Organized this winter under Dale Doris, the group has trained steadily and expects a creditable showing. New members include Cletl Coulson Leo East Finneis Miller Ivan Kingery Freddie VanDorin Cheree Dyphon Clarence Whitehead Mloydi Johnson Jack McDonough.
Announcement on behalf of Hugh G. Guernsey states his candidacy for the county attorney position on the Democratic ticket in the coming primary. Guernsey, lifelong Ap panoose County resident, has practiced law in Centerville for ten years and seeks to render good service to county residents. He has never held elective office.
Twenty six members attended last Sunday at Epworth League led by Donald Darby on The Rural World. Misa Zelda Koster will read this Sunday, and the topic remains The Rural World. Plans advance for Epworth League to run evening services on May 1 and to host a box social to raise funds for sending delegates to the Mt Pleasant institute.
Sunday evening the Junior Epworth League organized with sixteen juniors present and more expected next Sunday. Officers elected include Jean Shirley Albert as president Jerry Whisler first vice president Betty Bishop second vice president Rex Vilkios fourth vice president Paul Groppenbacker secretary Max Gallaher treasurer Ginn Lee DuViall organist and Joan Kathryn Brosher chairist.
Moravia Rebekah lodge schedules regular meeting Monday evening April 25 followed by farewell social for the Bur dette Utterback family. Odd Fellows Rebekahs and immediate families invited. Bring covered dish and sandwiches Gladsie E Pennington Noble Grand
Homer S. Corder of Cincinnati announces his bid for Appanoose County Sheriff. A lifelong resident, he cites two years as Pleasant Township constable, two years as Cincinnati mayor, and three years as school board president. He aims to run the office openly and at low cost, prioritizing public interest and non interference with duties. He has experience in lumber and theater ventures, including Drake Avenue theater in Centerville before a fire.
Mount Pleasant residents and guests spent weekends visiting relatives in Newton Oskaloosa and at multiple homes. Families including Woodcocks Gil lespies Stricklers Browns and Callens appear in visitors and hosting roles with church and school notes and a brief health update for Mona Brown.
The P T A held its final meeting in the school gymnasium Monday night with strong attendance and a covered dish supper. Officers elected were Grace Veneh president Garnet McDonough vice president Katherine Whitehil secretary Charles Coffin treasurer. Grace Veneh chaired the program. The program included Saxophone Solo by Mrs G D Lynch a play Sail Right In by high school pupils piano solo by Mrs John Hughes a talk on educational responsibility by Mrs Albert Hollingshead and other musical selections by Elizabeth Sneed Mrs J F Albert Mack Wedding from the school faculty.
E. E. Adamson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county board of supervisors with a term beginning January 14. A former board member in 1923, 1924, and 2A, he stresses practical experience, frugal farm roots in Vermillion township, and a common sense approach. He emphasizes availability, balance, and dedication to the county’s welfare over partisanship, noting his long Republican loyalty and focus on governing for the people. He also mentions his personal life, including raising eight children and prior business experience with R. O. McDonough.
Bert Sheldon remains hospitalized in Centerville after a horse kicked him twice at the High Gate Feed Yard public sale. He was knocked to the ground and the shoe calk punctured the skull. initial reports wrongly said he was killed, but hospital officials say he is improving and near recovery.
Mrs. W. W. Slaughter hosted the Kensington Club at her home with roll call Current Events. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Alta Chambers, Vice President Louise Gehler, Secretary Mary Johnson, Treasurer Mildred Bishop. A two course luncheon followed.
Taybird School hosted visitors led by Marjorie E. Kelsey and Edward Ellis last week. Hazel Hellyer won music memory with a perfect paper. Donald Whitehead and Florienc Perry tied for first in the third recognition contest. School closed Saturday after a fine basket dinner. men and boys played kittenball, girls played basketball. Mazel Tellyer, Clark Hellyer, and James Nash had perfect attendance. Honor Roll included Roy Adams, Dick DcNeyr, Hazel Hellyer, Donald Nash, Clark Hellyer.
M E Friday serves a home style menu featuring creamed chicken with noodles and gravy mashed potatoes peas deviled eggs jelly coffee and hot biscuits in a simple family dining listing.
Bible School begins at 0:45 a m with Muriel H Johnson as Superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Junior Otterbein Guild meets at 6:30 p m Mrs Chas Coffin sponsor Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Evening services at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Ladies Aid an all day session Wednesday at Mrs Hoskingon home Choir practice Friday evening at Geo H Suenkel pastor
M. E. Church notes invite all to worship and study with a warm welcome. Sunday School at 9 46 a m Worship at 11 9 a m Epworth League activities in afternoon and evening times listed. Wesley preaching at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 20 a m led by B G Hankins pastor.
Church announces Bible School at 10 a m with Divine Worship and Communist at Latm. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening Worship at 7 30. Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m April 20. Baptismal service Sunday after the sermon. Robe Seath officiates. Members urged to attend.
Sunday School sessions at Teenium and Fairview with superintendent Ralph Turner and Pear owner, plus youth events including Epworth League and community nights. Notices invite engagement from nearby churches with a May timetable and a ministerial note by J. W. Zerbe.
The Eastern Star officers will meet Friday evening April func at 7 30 at the Masonic hall. A scheduled meeting Wednesday April 27 for initiation is noted. Amy Wilson W M.
A birthday supper was held at the A. C. Dowd home on a Wednesday in April to honor W. C. Bivin and Helen Dowd. The annual event has moved between the two families for 13 years. Relatives attending included W. C. Bivin and family, Aunt Mary Roberts, Madge Hough, Marvin Gardner, Edna Dowd of Okumwe, and Eyu Boards man.
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