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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
3
The column riffs on classic puzzles about horses and stalls while weaving in political commentary on nine point systems and Roosevelt. It reflects on voters choosing by numerology, the 1929 stock market crash, and the shift from Edenic prosperity to work and unemployment. It invites readers to submit puzzles and notes humorously.
Concert lineup lists marches overtures waltzes and songs performed by Jewell King Rockwell Harrison Wells Rider and others including Tramp Knight Errant Roseland The Conqueror Dance of the Imps Scoutmaster A Passing Fancy Queen of the Sea Down on the Farm Georgia Girl Little Champion In Honour Bound and the Star Spangled Banner.
Moravia postmaster J B Albert was awarded the Insignia of the Order of the Purple Heart by the War Department for gallantry in action in World War I. The medal bears his name and "For Military Merit" on the rear, with oak leaves on the ribbon for two citations. Albert is the only Appanoose county veteran to receive the honor, noted as awarded in commemoration of Washington's birthday.
Dorothea Jean Main six, daughter of A R and Mrs. Main, living near Georgetown, suffered a compound fracture of the left leg with scalp and facial cuts when a car driven by Enos Proctor struck her near the Ottumwa Steam laundry about 10 30 p m Friday. She was rushed to Ottumwa hospital where the fracture was set, and her condition was reported as improving.
Johnnie Whicker of the Kittens suffered a severe cut on his right hand between the third and fourth fingers during a Thursday game while covering first base. The injury was serious enough to place him on the casualty list this week.
A satirical old column riffs on American moods as a photographer shouts hold that pose and various groups react with hopeful, worried, or greedy cries. The piece ends with a subscriber quip about the columnist being the fool.
Eugene B Horner a World War I telegraph operator died last Monday in Schenectady New York after a long illness He was 42 years 1 month and 16 days Survivors include his wife his mother five brothers and sisters The Masonic Lodge aided in funeral services at the Moravia Methodist Church with burial in Moravia Cemetery The body will be brought to his sister Mrs J P Coffin in Moravia Thursday night
Centerville Association of Commerce members visited Moravia last Friday for a banquet at the Methodist church dining parlors. The Centerville band played in the city park after the meal, and many locals attended the concert. Local talent presented an appropriate program during the church program supervised by Rev. Hawkins.
A dramatic religious reading by Sophus Christensen, a Drake University student, will present Channing Pollock s The Fool at Hilton Methodist church Friday August 26 at 8 p m. Admission is free though a donation will be accepted. Christensen performed the show at Moravia Sunday to satisfaction. Also notes house guests Mrs Kathryn Whitehill Indianola Miss Caroline Luke Coin and Miss Evelyn Shepard Giman over the weekend.
Union section lists family reunion notices with locations and dates in the area. COULSON Place near Hilton, HEATT Place at Centerville Park, SALEM CHURCH near Moravia, CALLEN Place at Main Grove, and Good Plate at Albia tourist park are scheduled for late August to early September.
Local notice recounts George Winsler installing new refrigeration at Swift Produce and selling bulk ice cream after a remodel. The piece reflects on newsroom oversights and the community tone as the author admits past omissions and aims to improve.
Fern M. Thompson of this vicinity graduated from the Iowa State Teachers College in summer exercises held Thursday evening August 18. She earned an elementary school education diploma as one of 242 degree and diploma recipients.
Rev. and Mrs. Burton F. Tarr and daughter Patricia June visited relatives before heading to Atlanta Louisiana where he will join Gammon Theological Seminary as a faculty member introducing a rural sociology college. He recently completed three years at Drew University in Boston earning Master and B D degrees and pastored nearby churches. He preached at the United Brethren church Sunday evening to an appreciative audience.
Relatives in the community heard word of the death of Mrs. Ralph Van Doren of Rockford Illinois Funeral services were to be held in Rockford Wednesday August 24 An obituary and further details may be available for publication later
Moravia prepares for a large influx of visitors at the annual Fall Festival. The mayor urges residents to tidy the town, remove weeds and junk, and keep streets and spaces neat so guests remark on Moravia’s hospitality. Extra yard work is encouraged to create a welcoming impression.
Rev Zerbe reports on efforts to crystallize sentiment in favor of a Larger parish program. The third interchurch field meet was held Monday at Iconium Yeoniums. Dr M A Dawber of Philadelphia leads the effort with May 1st activities by W H Stacy of Iowa State College Ames.
Purse of money raised by members from two churches and unaffiliated locals was presented to Rev Zerbe during the Inter-church field meet at Iconium. Pearl Kelsey presented it in the name of the community. Zerbe praised the aim to advance Iconium morally economically and religiously. Dr Royal Holbrook of Cedar Rapids spoke on the game line. Rev Furnish of Earlville spoke at the churches and showed motion pictures. The meeting was described as the most successful of its kind.
Community appeal urges donations to cover more than 180 dollars tied up in the Moravia State Bank closure. Merchants already gave generously, but organizers ask residents to contribute any amount and attend Friday’s meeting to plan funding and preserve the Fall Festival tradition.
The 27th Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute will be held Thursday through Saturday September 16 17 1932 with Geo B Johnson re elected president and officers named for the event. Committees for finance concessions amusement music and arrangements were appointed along with department heads for rural and public schools poultry grain vegetables frost and other booths. A Friday night meeting at the town hall will finalize finances and plan the festival with strong community support urged by President Johnson.
Moravia reports the appointment of John Franklin Gray of Melener as a lieutenant in the Citizens Military Training Camp at Des Moines. Lieut. Gray is a grandson of Mr and Mrs R E Cumming of Moravia.
A large crowd of over 2,000 gathered in Appanoose county for a circuit event with kittenball matches, round-robin sports from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and prizes. A 1:30 pm game Mora yin versus Walnut City ended Mu yaviu on top. Evening turnout neared 1,000 for the George Washington Bi Centential picture and Scout displays.
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