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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
1
Moravia Union is entered as second class mail matter at the Moravia post office in Appanoose County under the Act of March 8 1879. Published by B. K. and W. T. Smith, publishers.
The era of uncertainty clouds U S business as leaders wait to see the Roosevelt administration direction. Walter Lippman notes a shifting atmosphere and cites a 1920s experiment where every sector sought planned economy through monopolies and organized labor, hinting at a global reset in policy.
The passage notes that the National Recovery Administration failed to smoothly steer prices and employment, causing rigidities and delayed readjustment. It calls the effort costly and misdirected, yet acknowledges the overall outcome as better than expected and warns against centralized economic planning.
Kinser Valley reports light activity with a farmer unloading at Harley Smith place and continuing haulage through the war. Ervin Lincox to move to Foster after a year with Dutch Mill Oil Co. Dorothea and Donald Darby attended a sub-district Epworth League meeting in Moravia. Moravia Union brought large news. Roy T Darby and wife visited Geo Darby home after welfare workers convention in Des Moines. Dorothea and Donald Darby visited cousin Mrs Forrest Main south of Moravia. Fouter School hosted a snow related coast ing party with good turnout. Fred Caltrain of near Scattersburg delivered three male pigs in the Valley, John Robinson and the writer were purchasers.
Hiattsville Dr and Mrs D E Orelup and son Don joined Theo Millay and family for dinner. A. W Martin and Alfred Carlson households hosted relatives. Loyd Carter and children visited J A Att home in Moravia. Bertha Coulson and John Coulson called on the Chambers family. Bayard Neffie is ill with facial erysipelas and receives medical care for his daughter Moe Bayard Neff.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Mrs John Johnson and a place Albis Puseday with garbled text suggesting a basic event or notice but unreadable specifics. The readable fragments imply a personal notice or local item without clear action or date.
A look back at a small town page with a high school charity carnival, a horse loss at Ralph McDonough farm, and surgeries at Center. Notes recall a Dec 12 meeting at Christina church, a train collision near Milwaukee, a baby birth to Mr and Mrs Coltrain, and local business updates including a cheese cooperative dissolution and a new feed barn.
Lucile Coltrain compiles a Christmas operetta with student parts including The Craftsmen's Song The Faithful Craftsman and Santa's Dream Cast members include Betty Hiatt Dean Faber John Roberts Marjorie Ther d and Deena Roberts The fourth grade explores multiplication and parts of speech with daily practice and a decorated tree for perfect scores
The report lists numerous visitors and callers visiting homes of the Stansberry, Moffatt, Argo, and related families in the past week. Names include Edith Kellogg, Francis Coady, Allie Argo, Vera Firkine, Bert Rinehart, Rex Haver, Edward and Phyllis Haver, Daisy Moffatt, George Shehan, and F. Tate, with several days noted for visits and drops by.
Caucus lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mrs. Bintie Main superintendent. Communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 led by Rev. Mastic. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Hiner next Wednesday.
There is no difference for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. Christian Endeavor at 6 20 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at Henry Prow’s home. Missionary meeting at Eva Main’s home at 2 p.m. Louise Och-ter leads. Christmas program Sunday evening Dec 23. W T Boston, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal activities list Sunday schedule with 10 a m Sunday School led by Lyle Beery superintendent divine worship at 11 am sermon by the pastor Epworth League at 630 pm evening service at 790 pm The W H M 8 will meet Wednesday afternoon at 230 at the parsonage Wealey Mi at 90
A garbled plea describes An Airdale dog named Ann Airdale needing adoption. It references Mrs Citizen and a union office for details, noting reluctance to leave a hospitable home and inviting interested parties to learn who previously owned the dog.
W G Laiglé states Veril has been traveling for weeks and will proceed to California for similar work with the subscription agency. He expects to depart later for more assignments and will visit Sindy and Merc.
A note expressing gratitude for the floral offerings and thoughtful tributes received after the death of Med. Loella Hudgens. The J. J. Hicks household and relatives appreciate the neighbors and friends for their kindness and support during the loss.
An agricultural outlook report notes tight supplies of fresh eggs for winter and spring, with prices rising. It cites high grain costs squeezing poultry, liquidation across Western markets, and Iowa as a leading egg producer reducing flock sizes, signaling further reductions this winter.
The Merry Mixers club met with Mr and Mrs Garnet Brown for an all day session on Tuesday. Mise with Mrs Lloyd Beaty assisted the hostess dinner featured holly decor, gift suggestions. Guests included Mr and Mrs Horton Potts and Mrs Nellie Gladfelder. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs Ralph Daye on December 18.
Wild life specialist B. V. Travis warns many birds in southeast Iowa will die from starvation as severe snow prevents weed seeds from maturing. Observers note hungry small birds, urging feeding with scraps, grains, peanuts, and suet while officials seek relief. Local business activity continues in Centerville as weekend approaches.
Fragmented OCR discusses dating the past and a green shift in youth poultry. It notes heavy early marketing of hens and young stock, winter market shipments, and potential weight changes. Mentions price effects tied to food and poultry product pricing outlook.
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