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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
2
Moravia Union announces mail matter entry at Moravia Iowa under the 1879 act. Smith Bros. Publishers lists subscription rates one year in advance $1.60 and three months, single copy details. Advertising rates per line for classifieds, cards of thanks, resolutions of respect, poetry, and display rates available on request.
Governor Smith declares he will not seek office again after a long career with many campaigns and few defeats. The piece notes his frequent bids and a possible return to public life, suggesting the Senate as an appealing but uncertain prospect after retirement.
President Coolidge voiced support for farm relief legislation to be sent to Congress this month. Leaders Hoover McNary Jardine and Coolidge align on principles, though enactment this winter hinges on farm belt legislators. Also promoting gift subscriptions to The Morning Union as a Christmas perpetual gift.
Mrs Herbert Hoover becomes the first woman in years to travel on a United States battleship. The voyage recalls an old navy rule after a past shipboard incident when a captain’s wife aided fugitives from a revolution, sparking an international dispute and a ban on women aboard warships.
The treasury department states that by October 31 each citizen should hold 40.46 dollars. The note questions what the department means and whether it maintains a war or other account behind the figure.
A display of Christmas greeting cards is shown at the Union Office. The collection features seasonal designs and messages suitable for readers sending festive wishes.
Franklin Township notes a flurry of social visits. Curtis Hutton husks corn for Troy Glick. Cal Repp called at Bill McFarbridge home. Raymond Runnels of Rockford NL visits relatives. Oberlin Hoffman and Earle McFatridge host Centerville callers. Pearl Runnels and son visit Ottumwa relatives. Marjorie and Genevieve McFatridge spend nights with Moravia sister. Roscoe Argo and Jake Firkins visit Henry Sytsma near Moravia. Marjorie and Genevieve return from Des Moines. Myrl Gordon family in Centerville visits. Marie Dodge and daughter return to parental Stansberry home. Avis McFatridge and Mary Andrews travel to Kansas to visit Charley Douglas and Otis McFatridge.
Ed DeLong was a Moravia caller Tuesday. Lee Tadlock delivered hogs to Moravia Tuesday. Jim Moore helped Elbert Moore Tuesday. Ben Jones aided John Van Zante and Jeff Patrick with tasks Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Cecil Tadlock spent Tuesday with Mrs Helen Tadlock. Grant Tadlock hosted Thanksgiving dinner with daughter Imogene. Circle met with Mrs Ed DeLong Wednesday. ten ladies attended with visitor Marie Besco.
Miss Flo Moore returned home from Ottumwa where she spent Thanksgiving at the Jim Moore home. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hamilton and daughter Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown were business callers in Oskaloosa on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Tadlock and daughter Imogene, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tadlock and daughter Lorene spent Sunday at the John Tadlock home. Raymond Plants returned home from Clemens Iowa where he attended school and spent vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Plants.
Misa Inez Miller arrived Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with home folks. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller visited W N Miller on Sunday. Hale family and James Wood household hosted after church. Dave Caylor Floyd Wood couples called on T E Hopkins Friday evening. Elmer Gordon Jack Cross and Tellie joined at James Wood home. James Wood visited John Knight Sunday. Norman Hanes stayed Monday night at James Wood home.
Foster ne 8 and A or Hugh Lewis spent the weekend with home folks. Russell Darby visited Roy Darby Saturday. Reba Callen stayed Monday with Dorothea Darby. Katrina Sytsma visited Dorothea Darby Friday. Mrs. T Stafford stayed with H D Darby. Ottumwa relatives visited the Andy Hyatt home Sunday. Alfred Sutton of Albia spent the week with cousins James and Clyde Nicoletto. George Darby family shared Thanksgiving with Zell Wilson family. Arthur and Herbert Lewis visited Howard and Lawrence Johnson Sunday. Mrs George Darby and daughter Dorothea spent Sunday with Mrs Sarah Hoadley. Program at Poster school Wednesday even ing attended by several. Miss Virgie McDanel teaching. Dorothea and Donald Darby attended Moravia High sophomore party Tuesday. Eph Wilson and family, R C Wilson and family, Carl Cloved and family, Mrs Victor Dyphon and daughter Cheree, and Mr Fern Wright attended.
Sunday afternoon gathering at the Zell Wilson residence included Donald J and Allen Boller with Miss Mary Keemer. Mrs. Watts hosted with C C Cui tere Ed Carter Earl Brain John Rice and J B Sneed assisting. Guests enjoyed games and entertainment followed by a two course luncheon. Farm with Fartalls.
The Twentieth Century Club held a November program with John Masefield and Sara Teasdale poetry. A November 20 party at M. H. Goeldner’s featured hostesses J. H. Schreiner, Earl Brain, Geo. Jones and A. Shull with games, refreshments, and dominoes. A social afternoon occurred on November 27.
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