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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
3
Moravia Union notes it is a second class mail matter at Moravia Iowa under the 1879 act. The paper is published every Thursday by H. K. and W. J. Smith authors and publishers.
The New London Journal reports a surge of sudden deaths in New York from tainted bootleg whiskey. Lower prices drive poorer communities to buy unsafe liquor, risking widespread fatalities. The piece argues whiskey should be affordable yet safe for all, noting bootleggers persist as long as profits remain.
The Wapello Republican argues that Roosevelt will use a 4.88 billion relief fund but warns spending will not restore recovery. It claims continued relief requires new funds and that business will suffer once funds stop, stating recovery won’t come from bond-financed federal spending.
Monroe county farmers received corn-hog checks as a welcome gift from the administration for restricted production amid drought. Due to last year's winter conditions many could not produce, so payments were made for nonproduction under current limits.
The U S Senate defeated the World Court pact amid opposition from western and pacifist factions. The article notes a strong press sentiment against entangling alliances and recalls residual memories of the last war, highlighting domestic political tension over international commitments.
A fragmented anner fragment recalls a couple celebrating a 45th wedding anniversary with neighbors and family guests gathering at home on a February Sunday. Names appear garbled, but the event marks a long marriage and community recognition.
At eighty Cuddie Buckmaster led a hasty reception then guided members to a banquet hall decorated in High School blue and white. The three course dinner impressed with culinary education on display. Favors featured animal pictures tied to school colors. Toa sts followed as toasts were made and punch, games, and contests filled the rest of the evening. The event was hailed as the season’s great social highlight by the Philomathians.
Social visits fill Sunday through Monday as families like Safem and Glasgow, Fenton, White, and Stevens share time at homes in Udell Centerville and Bloomfield. Albert Whisler dies near Bloomfield. condolences pour in. Measles affect Boy Scout hike. Floyd Whisler conducts township census.
Helping Hand members met Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin last Thursday with twenty one present. Women quilted while men cut down trees and will meet again with Mr and J M E Boardman this Thursday. Teachers birthday noted and several pupils share January February birthdays with ice cream cake and a school party Friday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Farrie Faber Mrs Tres a Hawk Mrs Esther Roberts Mrs Effie Gideon Mrs Ethel Van Der Bmiths Mra Devla Glingood B Soma Thomas. Also honored were Mrs Smith Mrs Free Mrs Gnner and Thomas for birthdays. Short sale noted for Van Dorin. Cloyeds attended funeral of their uncle John Wilson.
The Willing Workers club met with Mrs. Hazle Rinehart on Wednesday January 10 spending the day quilting and embroidering dish towels. Upcoming meeting set for Wednesday February 13 with Mrs. Freda Swift. Numerous residents, visits and callers noted including families in Otamee Albia Mystic and nearby homes.
Village social roundup lists visits and gatherings among Gladfelder and McDanel families including Velma Gladfelder visiting John Whicker home and Earl Whicker, Daphne McDanel visiting Mrs Celis McDanel, and multiple Sunday and Wednesday meetups with kin. Grover Eastern moved to Wash Kincade farm recently vacated by Pearl Hinerman. Ada Boyer spent the weekend with home folks.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Loyd Fenty Rollie Brown Will Davis Mk Carme and Will Melaeys with scattered references to a lake and a Woods area. No clear event, date, or outcome established in readable sections.
Mrs Leonard Wilson consulted a doctor in Mo Ravia Friday morning. Will Davis and family were in Oskaloosa on Wednesday. Jeannie Potts spent Friday with Mrs Ralph Dayta. Carl Derby worked in timber with the Argo boys. Ferm Pangburh works Leonard Wilson for Miss Irene Main. Miss Irene Main spent the weekend at home. Patty Jo Kelsey visited Dorothy Jean Brown Monday afternoon while parents attended R J Funkhouser funeral. Rollie Brown and family spent Monday at the Mahin home near Albia.
Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder spent Wednesday at John Whicker's home while Vera Veril Kaster and Mrs. Jamies Kaster called on Mrs. Virgil Kaster. Claribel McDanel stayed with Forrest Moffitt Thursday night. Several Kaster relatives and friends visited various homes Friday through Sunday including James Kaster, Virgil Kaster, Frank Gladfelder, and Veril Kaster. Ice cream was shared. other gatherings included Sunday dinners with siblings and cousins in Centerville and Darby.
Moravia mourns Ruff Funkhouser longtime resident. Local notices report frequent visits among neighbors including Mrs Plants and Leslie in Moravia. Other names appear with community activities from Moravia to Moulton and Bar terville, including Woodward family, Ben Williams, and Ray Lemaster. several trips to hospitals and corn signups are noted.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Bekty and family visited Ralph Mericle on Monday. Tony Luge spent the weekend at home returning to Conterrille. Mr Yond Mre Bil Reeves spent Sunday at the Woo Bilton home. Mor Sog nosing is Movers Mor Sy.
Mr and Mrs J R Callen were called to the Gail Felkner home near Numa Wednesday night by the illness of Reba Cullen. She was to come home Friday. Several from the vicinity attended the funeral of Mr Funkhowser in Moravia Monday. Mearl and Aubrey Walter were in scenery ville Saturday. Mr and Magtes Hilton, Lennie and James Hilton and Doyle Hampton spent Saturday evening at Ps John Stevens home. R Callen attended the funeral services of his uncle John Wilson at Woodburn Iowa Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Simmons Jr of Darby called at the Pearl Walter home Sunday evening a week ago. Mr and Mrs Bill Reeves spent Sunday at the Wm Hilton home.
Salem Harry Jennings spent the week end in Des Moines. Jake Firkins and Pred Tarr visited Oakalooga on Tuesday. Robert Tarr and Ray McCord called in Centerville Tuesday. Elbert Neal Perry and Floriene Perry visited the Jay Argo home near Fremont over the week end. Horton Potts called at Centerville hospital to see Mrs Funkhouser and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward injured in Friday auto accident. Various locals attended gatherings, hospital visits, and travel between Centerville, Iconium, Oskaloosa, and nearby homes, with Tarr family and Main family involved in several calls and a birthday dinner.
On January 24, 1935 the District Court of Appanoche County, Texas, appointed John W. Manel administrator of the estate of Nancy K. McDanet, deceased. All creditors must render accounts and present claims to the court with proper authentication for allowance. Howard D. Evans, Clerk, dates January 31 and February 7.
Executor of the estate of Ryman McDanel deceased in Appanoose County Iowa notifies six heirs that January 23 1885 is the key date for proceedings. Court details indicate probate actions and contact through the jurisdiction of Centerville.
Sunday School at 10 p m supervised by Lyle Beery and 11 a m divine worship led by the pastor. Epworth League meetings at 6:30 p m with Donald Darby as president. Evening service at 7:30 followed by a dramatized sermon Heaven-bound on Sunday evening Feb 17 during worship. Wesley services at 9:30 a m with Sunday School at 4:30 p m led by J C Behrens.
Sunday School at 10 morning worship at 11. Evening services at 70. Mrs Birdie Main leads Sept. Morning worship conducted by Rev Has tle.
United Brethren announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Supt M H Johnson. Morning worship at 11 and a 6:30 p.m. offering for York College. Evening service at 7:30. Thursday prayer meeting at F P Hawk’s home. WMA meets Friday at Mrs Doris Main’s home with Eva Main leading. Oyster and vegetable supper next Tuesday in church basement. York College quartet to broadcast from KMMJ next Sunday at 2:16. J T Boston pastor.
Community notice summarizes multiple church and Scout activities including a 25th anniversary for Iconium Circuit Teonium Boy Scouts at 10 a.m and various services. Events feature Sunday School, Young Peoples meetings, Ladies Aid, Epworth League, and a Friday charity gathering with references to Lincoln themed sermons.
Epworth League activities include a 7 80 pm service after league and midweek services on Friday evening. Sixth Servival Father and Son Banquet scheduled February 12. Chaplain Roper of CCC Southern Town area to speak. Ladies Aid at Mrs Sutton’s February 14. Loyalty Crusade encourages church membership and involvement. J W Zerbe and Brompton V J Anderson spent the week, visiting Cary McCoy home. Wendall McKay working in Centerville. Mrs M E Boardman stayed with W C Bivin in Moravia to care for Dorothy Boardman ill. Joe Thompson sawed wood for Cary McCoy Friday morning. Ed Robinson and family, and Francis Robinson of Albin visited Saturday evening at Vern Turner’s. Mrs Agnes Pack stayed with O Miller. Mrs W J Anderson attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Lockhart. Eva Boardman works at W C Bivin in Moravia. Homer Newborn and wife visited Moravia Saturday. Mrs Dee Bailey spent part of last week with her mother in Day Movies.
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