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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
3
Moravia Union notes its status as a second class mail publication in Appanoose County Iowa under the 1879 Act. It lists subscription rates of one year for 60 dollars six months for 16 dollars and three months for 40 cents.
A long Thanksgiving gathering at the Jim Kaster home featured the extended Kaster and related families. Attendees included R. R. Kaster turning 80 next month, Irene Moffitt, Mrs. Ella Cridlebaugh, Maude Boyer, Paul Richard, Belle Whicker and son, Vernie Kaster visitors from Webster City, Gene Boyer relatives, and many others. The day included meals, visits, and planned events for the coming December.
Misa Haliene Tisue spent her vacation at her parents home. Maxine Tisue returned Saturday evening. Truxton Dicks is in the vicinity with a wood-saw and they worked at Lee Johnsons and Guz Tisues on Monday. The California school program last Wednesday evening drew many from the area including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster.
Thanksgiving notices list numerous local families visiting relatives and hosting meals in Moravia Centerville Corydon Mystic and surrounding towns. Mentions Harley Tisue Milo Foster Gertrude Anderson and many others with church and school activities noted including Ladies Aid meetings and 4 H club events.
A mixed feature from a school page notes a debate on the national bird, favoring the turkey for its historical ties and sustenance, alongside a verse about a grouchy man growing old. The piece lists school events including basketball prep, musical rehearsals, reading demonstrations, and class activities across many grades, with student names and teacher credits.
Kinser Valley John Visser of Frederic bought a load of cattle Monday and shipped them out Thursday for the Eddyville cooperative sale. M M Darby and family had Thanksgiving with relatives in Blakesburg. Howard Robinson and Russell Darby shread fodder for Harry Felton Wednesday and Friday. Dorothea Darby and Eva Boardman attended the Selection school program Wednesday evening. Mrs G R Darby and Dorothea Donald and Leroy Wilson attended the movies in Albia Thursday night. Everett Anderson shucked corn for Frank Selack Wednesday. G B Darby was a business caller at the Grant Lincox and BB Caster home Wednesday evening. Leroy Wilson and his granddad stored melons about September 15 for Christmas, but heat spoiled them so they dug them up at Thanksgiving. they were fair but not tender. G B Darby sawed wood Friday. Jimmie VanDorin pulled the saw. Clifton Boardman, Richard Burton, Eva Boardman, Evelyn Carter and Dorothea Darby visited Ottumwa Friday. Roy Darby and wife returned Sunday from Thanksgiving in Missouri with his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Goodson. Donald Darby went to Humboldt Friday for Lorence Gordner wed ding. Gordner's son Donald and Miss Stauber accompanied him. Mrs Gardner came home with them. Zell Wilson and family entertained E F Wilson family and cousins near Waterloo for dinner Friday. Forrest Main and family visited briefly at Breadman Darby’s during Thanksgiving as they returned from the W A Wilson home. Wee the fodder shrewder show stopped work. it will resume Saturday morning but then a few days more before we can run.
Irene Main reports at Scattersburg Rural School that November week ended with students showing perfect attendance by Trenton McDane and others. Names Daphan Colrsin Edith Colrsin Wayne McDanel Kenneth Dommer cited for perfect spelling lessons. health inspection winners named. Nature study displays include a blue bird nest a wasp nest and an Indian turnip. Students studied The Primitive Sculptor, an Indian picture in picture study period, and held a railroad labeling contest last Thursday. Some students noted heading south and Armistice Day offerings were made.
Sealed bids for tax sale properties in Moravia Iowa will be received until 3 p m Saturday December 4 1937. Items include Armour building on lot 26 bakery on lots 30 and 7 metal buildings and lots on lot 37 east 5 feet of the lot containing Jimmie Main oil station. Dated November 24 1937 Town Clerk D K Orelup and Seboo District Secy Chester Broshur.
Appanoose County Board proceedings list itemized fees and refunds for several entries. Names include M. Davis physician, T. G. attorney, Chas. F. Brommitt physics, T. C. Cime witness, Joby Maring witness, with refunds to Hambelton and cap 2.06. Road construction shows damages to Jesse M. Adams, Cameron F. O. Keporier, Beers Howard D. with expense 5.58.
County and road maintenance accounts show payments to multiple vendors and employees. Items include supplies from Red Cross Drug and Penney Co. and labor by Agnes OLeary and Leta Foster, plus extensive payroll tallies for County Trunk and various townships with fuel, equipment, and drag work.
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