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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
5
A Moravia reader laments heat and humidity after recent rains, recalls a Saturday shower near half an inch, and criticizes a few fans for unsporting behavior toward visitors and umpires. The piece notes local housing shortages with no Moravia homes for rent and calls for new houses to spur growth and prosperity.
John K. Valentine of Centerville was chosen by the Democratic state central committee as the party's nominee for lieutenant governor. A former senate leader from the Davis Appanoose district, he now chairs the state board of assessment and review and plans to resign Sept. 1. The nomination creates a vacancy filled by Vincent Harrington of Sioux City, who seeks the Ninth District congressional seat. Kraschel praised the nomination. Valentine's background includes UW graduate 1926 and UI law degree 1928, with a Centerville practice and tax bill work رغم.
The Appanoose County Poultry Club based in Moravia, formed two years ago, will meet at the Union office Saturday evening to plan the annual show tied to the Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute. Directors Guy Generis Pell Heyer Gus Tisue Theo Miller Wm Gardner urged to attend. Alvin Donahoo is president.
Fragmentary notice mentions a Salem Church hearing and a homecoming program led by Fred T. Merle, with organist Mrz. Mamis Tis. Details are unclear but indicate a local event at Forest ain, MP.
Teabelle D Miller of Bloomfield Iowa and Kenneth Paxston of Moravia wed in Unionville Missouri on Saturday August 45 The couple plan to reside in Moravia Iowa after the ceremony
A lighthearted note describes M. E. Friday hosting a dinner featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes sweet potatoes pickles and cold slaw with butter pie and tea or coffee. A playful line jokes about sending the sheriff for strawberry preserves if evenings grow cooler.
Roy Darby of Monroe township was nominated as democratic candidate for Monroe county district court clerk at a county committee meeting. He replaces David E. Papich who withdrew after nomination. Darby previously ran for clerk two years ago and lost to A. J. Head. He is a pension investigator for Monroe county and serves on the Monroe township soil conservation committee as an alternate on the county committee.
Kenneth Barghahn, longtime Moravia high school instructor, resigns to join Grinnell Iowa high school as English and history teacher. He may assist coaching, brings strong popularity and drama, journalism, and athletics background, including two years coaching boys basketball and baseball.
Rev. Burton Tarr field representative for Philander Smith College in Little Rock Arkansas will preach during the morning service at Moravia United Brethren church next Sunday. He and his family are visiting relatives here and spoke at Hilton last Sunday evening to a large crowd.
Mr and Mrs A C Dowd of Moravia celebrate their fifty year marriage with a family dinner at noon on Wednesday. Open house will continue in the afternoon and evening. A fuller account and a photo will appear in the next issue of the union.
Mrs T A Robb will hold a public sale of household goods and miscellaneous articles at the Johnnie Whicker home in Moravia on Saturday afternoon August 29 at 1 00 o clock She is moving to Moravia and will occupy the Cap Temple residence formerly occupied by Orph Kasters Mr and Mrs Kaster and children move to the Slack family residence on Wabash avenue
A large crowd attended the Fair View social Tuesday evening. Music by the Moravia High Band was greatly appreciated.
A Union office window display features three large corn ears from Jas T VanDorin grown on Soap Creek bottom. He estimates 85 to 40 bushels per acre and notes speckled variety. From Swan area Rue Davis farm also showcases several large ears of galloon, with local envy ahead of their planned public sale of equipment before moving to Arizona.
Moravia Board of Education seeks voter approval on Sept 4 to authorize spending up to 1500 to erect a one story addition over the schoolhouse to house the Farm Shop and present manual training in the Vocational Agriculture department. The plan avoids bonds and raises taxes by about 1500, with prior state aid noted and two years of program expansion detailed.
Paul Underwood pitched a no hit no run game with 14 strikeouts as Moravia Reds defeated Albia 6 to 0 on Tuesday. Witwer Grocer team fell to Moravia 4 to 3 in a pitchers duel with Underwood and Ellis throwing well. Laws team remains league leader despite no official games that week.
Mr and Mrs C S Callen plan a fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home south of Moravia Saturday with a noon dinner for brothers and sisters and open house in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lyle Beery and children were in Ottumwa Sunday.
The Fairview school house hosts an annual homecoming on Sunday August 30. The Hiatt reunion is set for September 6 1936 at Center vile Park. Alice Hiatt Wilson secretary reminds all to attend.
The annual Callen reunion will be held August 30 at Main's Grove south of Moravia. Margaret Callen serves as secretary.
Moravia moving picture show manager L Gray announces Wednesday evening showings starting this week. A double feature will open with the serial Infantom of the West starring Tom Tyler, and admission is 10 cents, correcting last week’s erroneous 15 cent price.
Moravia 4-H youths excel at Appanoose county show in Mystic earning sweepstakes in two divisions and multiple high awards. Jamey Nash led with top sheep placings and a champion ram lamb that swept grand champion. Alvin Donahoo, Hellyer and other local youths earned several top spots across sheep swine and poultry, with many honorable mentions.
Moravia Eighth year opens Monday August 31 at 9 am with half day session. Seven new faculty join, including Gail Sher rard Plano as Normal Training Critic and Irene Jacobs as Vocational Homemaking teacher and librarian. Wilbur Perkins to lead Vocational Agriculture. William K. McNabb Gedar Falls to teach math science and assist band. Albert H. Crocker from Minden as boys coach and social studies. several veterans return. Building renovated. septic tank upgraded. High school registration planned before Monday. principal Mr Young attends State Fair Friday with the band. Cooperation between parents, pupils, and faculty urged.
The Moravia Independent District seeks board approval to use state vocational aid funds to support and expand vocational programs in Agriculture and Homemaking. Over the past two years the district received about 1958 dollars in vocational state aid, with annual predictable aid of roughly 1000 dollars if programs remain compliant with state requirements. The certified statement confirms the district met state and federal criteria for agricultural and homemaking departments.
The notice lists a Christian Church meal for Wednesday September 2 featuring ice tea as a beverage option. It outlines a simple, casual menu likely including light dishes and refreshments for attendees.
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