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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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