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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

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One year in advance costs $1.50 in the notice segment. Six months and three months rates are implied but not clearly listed in the readable text.

County Music Festival Highlights Local High School Talent

Musicians from Moravia area high schools travel to Centerville on Friday for the annual County Music Festival. The event unites orchestras and glee clubs from Appatioose schools with special features by each, plus combined group performances. Moravia representatives are expected to perform well and reflect credit on their school and community. A School and Home Night concert by the Moravia band is also urged for May 3 at the schoolhouse, seeking community support.

Schoe Centerville Appatioose Moravia

Moravia Aims to Shine in Spring Cleaning Townwide

The article urges Moravia households to perform spring cleaning with housewives leading inside while men fix up exteriors. It stresses duties and pleasures of cleaning, hoping Moravia becomes one of the cleanest towns in Iowa.

Moravia Towa

Local social notes from Ottumwa and nearby towns

Mark Capps visited his aunt in Ottumwa Friday night. Cary McCoy and family were business callers in Ottumwa. Mrs Ida Anderson of Chariton returned home after a visit with the W. F. Boardman family. Edward Robinson and family visited Albia on Saturday. Mrs Ona Boardman was a business caller in Moravia Friday. Lois Lillard and daughter spent the weekend with her parents. Claude Hatfield of LeRoy was in Moravia Saturday. Herman Johnson and family were business callers in Albia recently. Mra Mauree Lilley and Mr and Mrs L J Smith were visitors in Moravia Saturday. Win Giltner and son were guests at the M. E. Boardman home. O B Miller was in Moravia Tuesday.

Mark Capps Harold Leach Ottumwa Cary McCoy Max Ida Anderson Chariton W. F. Boardman Edward Robinson Albia Ona Boardman Moravia Mra Lois Lillard Myra BH. Hatfield LeRoy Town G. L. Cloyed Herman Johnson Claude Hatfield Iowa Mauree Lilare L J. Smith Win. Giltner and Son M. E. Boardman Miller Tunslay

Rural Iowa Notes Include Visit Rotations and Absences

Miss Flo Moore of Ottumwa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Moore. Leslie Piant helped George Jones last week with farm work. Lazelle Williams was absent from school due to illness. Mr and Mrs John VanZante and family spent Sunday with Ben Jones. Van Longs were Centerville callers Saturday. Marve Lockman’s visited Sunday evening at John VanZante’s. John Callen was a Moravia caller Saturday. Lee Hiatt and family spent Sunday at the Rollie Carter home. Harley Tisue was a caller at Case Hamilton’s Thursday. Ruth Hough spent the weekend with home folks.

Flo Moore Ottumwa Jim Moore Leslie Piant George Jones Lazelle Williams John VanZante Ben Jones van Long Centerville Calllers Marve Lockman John Callen Lee Hiatt Rollie Carter Harley Tisue Case Hamilton Ruth Hough

Local Families Share Weekend Visits in Centerville

Mr and Mrs Theo Miller and family visited Alf red Coulson Sunday. Callen hosted Enid Luse in Centerville Thursday for Junior College play. Harald Hudgens family hosted visitors Sunday. J R Callen and daughters visited Centerville Saturday afternoon. Ralph Mertele and granddaughter Donna visited at Forest Mertele home Friday. Theo Miller and others called on Frank Chambers Sunday evening. Tona Luge and Reba Callen returned to Centerville after weekend at home. Vane Cline and Edward Drew arrived from Pontiac Michigan visiting Jim Cline. Alva Riggle and Dorothy and Lester visited Clyde Jacobs family near Centerville.

Theo Miller Francis Mra Alfred Coulson Hisse Callen Enid Luse Centerville Ernest Histt Vir Rinig Harald Hudgens J. R. Callen Ralph Mertele Donna Forest Mertele jEghhta Frank Chambers Tona Luge Reba Callen Vane Cline Edward Drew Pontiac Michigan Jim Cline Alva Riggle Dorthy Lester Clyde Jacobs Centersville

Local notices and 1934 partisan county filings in Appanoose

Centerville residents stage social notes and family visits while a long list of Republicans announce candidacies for Appanoose county offices and district posts. Names include Gry Ballew Haught Bovard Greenleaf Wood MacClaskey Whicker Hengon Bruckshaw Rinker Douglas Sherrard and others. Annual primary set for June 6 with several offices sought from clerk to sheriff and board members. County names Appanoose and Davis referenced.

Appanoose Davis Howard Ballew Moravia Union Repubican Appanoose-Davis Purley Rinker Appanoose County James Douglas Wales

Appanoose County Candidates Announce Primary Candidacies

Democrats in Appanoose district announce hopefuls for state senate sheriff and county attorney. John K ValentineRoscoe WalesHugh G Guernsey each seek party support in the June 6 1932 primary elections.

Appanoose County Board and Auditor Candidacy Announced

Republican candidates announce for 1934 and 1938 terms in Appanoose county. PF. E. Adamson seeks Board of Supervisors 1934 term. Homer Corder JT and Hobart E. Norris aim for Auditor and Board seat respectively. Jesse A. Swan confirms 1938 Board bid. Primary elections set in June.

Hoard Board of Supervisors Appanoose County Supervigora Appandose County Moravia Union Board of Supervisors of PF. E. Adamson Homer Corder Maravin Union Boar of Supervisors Appahoose County Jesse A. Swan

Pleasant Hill Rural School Year Ends With Promotions

Pleasant Hill reports last six weeks exams with promotions to higher grades for primary and middle students. The district celebrates perfect attendance and awards at a April 20 picnic. Iconium closes April 15 with 31 students, perfect attendance lists, and a strong spelling record.

Rural School News Pleasant Hill Mayme Callen Geraldine Davis Dale Fenton Donald Priebe Kenneth King Raymond Skinner Valetta Tarbell Jimmy McAninch Florence King Arlene Fenton Rex Dicks Ivyl Tarbell Ethel King Orville King James L. Murphy Hollis Tarbell Marie Dicks Evelyn Dicks Veon Veletta Theda Tarbell Miss Theda My Kitty Veletta Tarbell School Sally Delbert Tarbell Polly Flinders Mildred Moore Gretchen Moore Daddy Donald Pride the Squirrel Geraldine Davia

Pleasant Hill Play Excuse Me Draws Full House

Mrs Avis McFatridge and Mrs Dora Hellyer hosted a community report on a Tuesday gathering. A weather-threatened Wednesday performance of the home talent play Excuse Me drew a full crowd amid a busy district social scene with prizes, souvenirs, and a banner turnout at Pleasant Hill school.

Avis McFatridge Dora Hellyer Hill School

West Point Community Notes on Sequences of Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Brown and children spent Sunday at Tom Brown's. Lois Davis visited her aunt Anna Potts. Mrs. Ruff Kaster stayed at the farm Friday through Sunday. Roy Argo spent Sunday night at Pearl Kelsey. Miss Leona Kaster worked in Moravia. Tom Brown delivered oats to Charley Foster. Pearl and Mr. Kelsey visited Will Kelsey Thursday. Herman Systma and family in Albia area Sunday. Lloyd Crown and Gaylor Main at Casy Hamilton home Monday. Rollie Brown called Moravia Saturday. Herman Systine family visited Ruff Kaster Friday. Zelda Kaster closed West Point School Friday with a basket dinner and program. All reported a good time and plenty to eat. Lloyd Brown and family with Birdie Main and family Sunday.

Earl Woodcock Will Callen Orin Callen Cecil Hartsook Callen Pleasant Hill School Floyd Martin Bertha McCloud Plano Martin Jay Argo John McAntrich Pearl Runnells Ottumwa Will Kelsey Bert Adama Sarah Hiner Priebe Des Moines Louie Marie Evelyn Dicks Hosstie Beaty Lucille Donald Priebe Merle Dicks Roy Purvis Song Harry Brown Capt Dicks Centerville Bert Sheldon St. Joseph’s Rollie Brown Tom Brown Miles Lois Davis Anna Potts Ruff Kaster Roy Argo Pearl Kelsey Leona Kaster Moravia Charley Foster Herman Systma Albia Lloyd Crown Gaylor Main Collara Casy Hamilton Herman Systine Zelda Kaster

Bladder Health Patent Medicine Ad

An old ad promotes a “Bladder Physic” medicine claimed to cleanse the bladder and bowels, remove impurities and acids, and ease nightly urination, frequent urges, and backache. It offers a six‑tablet box BU‑KETS, with a money‑back guarantee after four days if not relieved, sold by Smith & Veach Drug Store.

Smith & Veach

Valley Social Ties and Local Events Across Foster

Des Moines resident William Hoadley and Mrs. Sarah Hoadley visited Zell Wilson. Andy Madison returned to Waukee after a weekend with family. Forrest Sutliff called on Roy Dar. Donald Darby stayed with Russell Darby. Elmora School closed with a basket dinner led by Mrs. Lulu Tillmont. Miss Jennie Robinson visited her sister and brother. Bess Nefford seeks sheriff of Wapello. former Foster resident. Harry Winfield’s death mourned by Foster and Valley residents. Dorothea Darby stayed with cousin Mrs. Forreat Dain. Valley residents shopped in Albia for Coronado Electric Refrigerator and Gamble Stores.

William Hoadley Des Moines Sarah Hoadley Henry Syatma Zell Wilson Andy Madison Waukee Forrest Sutliff Roy Darby Donald Darby Russell Darby Elmora Lulu Tillmont Henry Systma Andy Madson Jennie Robinson John Robinson Foster Bess Nefford Wapello Harry Winfield Winfield Dorothea Darby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Filoravia Bunion Appanooss County Congress H. KE. and W. T. Smith Brompton Coulson Cyril McDanel Mabel Darlene Gladfelder Willie McDanel Daphne Robert Luse Daphne McDanel Gladys Townsend Mary Hoskingen Stells Carter Hazel Boyer Vern Kaster Vesta Ochler Alva Walden Eugene Main Paul Boyer Robert Luge Jack Luse Coy Ind Joe Gry Far County G. W. B. Haught Davis Counties Bovard Harry Greenleaf Board of Supervisore Lewis Wood Frank MacClaskey Kenneth Gladfelder Velma Whicker Clyde Glad Anfelder'a Repub Ted Broshar Recorder of Ap Pancore Kenneth Clyde Gladfelder Vetera Willie Alva Ratliff Rymay McDanel Appenocse County District Court Edmund Hengon Dick) Bruckshaw Jessa A. Hoover James T. Sherrard Democrat John K. Valentine Hugh G. Guernsey Elgin Hamilton Illinois Waltham Hampden South Bend Columbus Hobart E. Norris Iconium Vu Herbert Gilliland Iconium Sylvia Argo Smalter Harry Scott Wanda Lowe Hazel Rinehart Birdie Main Pearl Free Sybil Argo Fern Derby Ben Argo H. R. Gilliland Dolores Argo Virginia Argo Jeseadine Lawa Lois Argo Marie Derby Lea Derby Dwight McCord Mildred Derby Grace Argo Robert Scott Gaylord Main Crystal Callen Rosalie Beaty Dwight Main Aaron Scott Jessadine Laws Emily Mree Mary Argo Emily Free Iconium School Swaint’s Furniture Stow Thomas Trimble Sophia Stanfield Albis Bert Vosburg Oskaloosa Vosburg Haver Free Emily John McAninch Howard Teater Center Farm Bureau West Point Goodyear Speedway Oehler Bros Goodyear Bat Kinser Valley Coronado Electric Gamble Stores Censterville Frank Swaim Moravia Scholl Manufacturing Co Tilton's Shoe Store Purina W. C. Bivin WM. Gardner Loyd Carter Hiattaville
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