02 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
1
The piece recalls wartime memories and a drought struck community, noting extreme heat up to 100 degrees, low humidity, and the strain on daily life. It mentions funeral sermons, local figures, and the broader social impact as residents adapt to harsh conditions.
Moravia kitten ball players defeated Bob Elgin’s Cav callers of Centerville on the home diamond Tuesday in a nine inning game. D K Onelup managed Moravia’s squad as they scattered hits, with a six run fifth inning, Jim Broshar making a one handed grab and Paul Underwood belting a second inning homer.
A 27 year old Herbert Kincade of Solana Beach formerly of Centerville Moravia died in a head on collision on the San Diego Los Angeles highway near Oceanside Monday night. He was riding a motorcycle when hit by Joseph Spray of Los Angeles who faces drunken driving charges. Kincade was in California about a year. his parents are Mrs. Tom Morrison of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. A W Kincade of Moravia. The body will be returned to the county for burial.
There will be a meeting of all those interested in the Moravia Fall Festival at the Community building Friday night. Business of importance: Tr is urgent that you attend.
Hilbert Roberts and Maxine Jones wed at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage in Adel lows on June 3 1934 with Rev W S Warren officiating The couple were joined by the brides sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Hicks Pabst Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free Mora via The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Gay Roberts northwest of Moravia Mrs Roberts is daughter of G W Jones west of town The Roberta couple will reside in the late Joe Linn property in Moravia
A damaged fragmentary notice mentions a reunion event with unclear names and dates. It references a highway location and Centerville as a place, with vague attendee notes and an uncertain winner designation.
Frank Nichols lifelong resident and farmer northwest of Moravia died at his home after weeks of ill health. Born April 24 1865 he died July 28 1934 at age 69 years 6 months 4 days. He married Nora Woodcock February 20 1895. Survived by wife and one sister Mrs Wilt Tutsle of Upland California. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a m conducted by Rev W T Boston Moravia U B Church with interment in Hillcrest cemetery. Card of thanks from Mrs Frank Nichols family.
A prairie fire last Saturday afternoon burned 80 acres on the Hoy Derby farm northeast of Moravis. Origin unknown, it spread through fences and a 1 acre hay field ready for cutting on Monday. Local men fought the blaze with water and dirt, preventing deeper damage.
A short, fragmented item notes a dinner event involving M E Friday and Meany and a union subsection. The readable text provides few concrete details about date, location, or purpose, suggesting a brief local notice within a larger page. Entities include M E Friday, Meany, and Union subsection.
Local superintendent Wm HL Young reports strong interest in a large enrollment of tuition pupils at Moravia High School. Many prospective students cannot attend without housing or work arrangements to cover board and room costs. Parents are willing to contribute financially if help is found. Farmers in the area face tight finances this winter, and Moravia residents who can provide room or work opportunities are urged to contact Supt. Young.
Describes history and benefits of the Future Farmers of America to inform parents and farm boys. Meeting delayed due to incomplete local boy list. each boy to receive four cards with meeting time. Early vocational agriculture clubs formed under Smith Hughes act. states used names like Junior Farm Bureau and Young Farmers Association.
Albia physician Dr F R Castles died at Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines after a four month illness. He was 62. Funeral services were held at Albia Methodist Church with burial in Oak View cemetery. He had lived in Albia since 1922 after earlier practice in Dallon and Moravia.
Mystic residents traveled in several cars to Moravia on a booster trip to promote the Mystic 4 H Club show scheduled four days next week Wednesday through Saturday August 2021. The Hill Billy Band accompanied them and provided entertainment while the group handed out advertising. Many locals plan to attend.
U B planned Wednesday menu features fried chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes, corn, baked beans, beef, pickles, carrot and pineapple salad, sliced cucumbers, and pie with bread, butter, and tea or coffee.
Dr. Castles, longtime physician and member of Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges, dies leaving wife, a Drake University student Marilois, and son William Albert at Iowa City. He belonged to Monroe County Medical Society, Iowa State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. His genial personality and industry were known in Albis and Monroe County.
Turner and Thurston join Kraschel and Hearst on a two day homecoming and Tri County Pioneer celebration in Ironiam. Dan W. Turner, Lloyd Thurston, Kraschel and Charles Hearst headline the schedule with morning and afternoon events at Methodist and Christian churches, including bands, a kittenball game, and a relic display.
Abraham Henry McDanel born Indiana June 14 1856 died July 17 in Centerville Iowa aged 79 years one month twelve days. He lived most of life with family at Main Station until his mother passed and then with his brother D R McDanel. Survived by four brothers and two sisters. Services held at Main Station church with Pastor HE Trimhiz officiating. Burial in Main Station cemetery.
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