18 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
1
Growth is the law of life and The Union seeks to grow with Moravia. The column notes new families in the community, some homes not receiving the fireside companion regularly, and hopes they will join the growing subscriber base. Renewals and Christmas gifts of the Moravia Entertainer are encouraged.
A Christmas warning urges care with decorations to prevent fires. It stresses placing trees securely to avoid tipping and fire risks, noting the tragedy of fires that destroy the joy of the season and take innocent lives.
A federal enforcement division report for 1930 shows juries convict 73 percent of liquor law violator trials, challenging the belief that juries rarely convict. Overall murder and highway case conviction rates are not precisely stated but are implied to be lower.
The Salvation Army holds property in England and America valued at 90 million dollars. Despite seeming like business, frugality and humble service to humanity have built this fortune for unselfish purposes.
A university professor argues greed rather than energy drives the busy bee. The piece notes neglected education of bees and implies society should reassess what motivates their activity amid holiday gift displays and local store specials.
Local notices describe a community Christmas gathering at Wealey with a brief sermon by Rev. Hawkins. The event includes songs readings and a Christmas tree with treats, inviting all to attend promptly at 9 30 a m. The note mentions nurse bride Miss Margaret Hiatt and ongoing health improvements for Mrs Hiatt.
Russell Warner delivered hogs at Mornvig for Bert Drake Tuesday. Lewis Dommer aided Esta West this week. Nellie Drake and Eunice Letler have been ill. Versal Robb sawed wood for Minnie and Clara Herteen Friday. Ray Fletcher visited with his parents. Waunlla Cloyed stayed with grandparents Tom and Mrs Drake Tuesday. Tom Proctor and daughter visited Centerville Wednesday. Margret Miller from Unionville works for Eunice Leffler. Dr. Sellers treated Nellie Drake. Mildred Shank visited Blakesburg. Ivelan family attended Tom Ivelan Irelan’s funeral in Drakesville. Jacob Huber installed a radio for Bert Drake.
Local notes report Irene Whicker and relatives visiting for the holidays in Pierson and Colorado. Several residents ill or recovering, a Christmas bazaar and dinner by M. E. Ladies Aid, traffic accident near P. B. More store, and a Utopian club Christmas party. Church groups note elections and visits, with injuries and funeral attendance mentioned.
The bulletin lists numerous social calls and visits among residents in Albia Moravia Centerville and nearby towns. Names include Alvis Hiatt, Callen family, Besea Woodcock Brown DeLong and Foster with implied weekend and Thursday activities. It notes shopping trips, callers at homes, and Sunday visits across multiple households.
A string of social visits across towns including Horton Potts near Newtown Missouri and Chugwater Wyoming as families such as the DuValls Wilsons Cloyed and Hayes shared weekends and weekdays with relatives and friends. Hog butchering by E F Wilson aided by Zell Wilson and Cat Cloyed is noted alongside several visits to Mary Angst’s home near Udoll and a Wyoming trip by the DuValls.
G G Davis and family spent Sunday at Harold Davis’s residence. T Stocker and Temperance and Lucille Rouge visited E F Wilson’s Sunday afternoon. R C Wilson’s also spent Sunday at E F Wilson’s home.
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