15 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
1
The mild winter left pests able to hatch in spring and a large chinch bug problem looms for 1984 in southern Iowa. A Tril county farmer burned over 180 acres to eradicate chinch bugs, a move critics say could protect crops if more farmers act early rather than waiting for damage to appear.
Des Moines committee unveils Iowa greatness with figures on taxable wealth over ten billion dollars. It notes one tenth of US food comes from Iowa and 1930 factory output near nine hundred million dollars. Iowa boasts 662,284,428 bushels of grain in 1939 and farms valued at over four and a quarter billion dollars across 214,020 farms averaging 158 acres per farm.
A doctor notes that gentler liquid laxatives cause less harm than strong pills. Liquid form allows precise dosing, quick regulation to individual needs, and avoids frequent carrying. Syrup Pepsin is lauded for its pleasant taste and reliable relief from irregularity.
The text compares Iowa farm product value to Alaska's 63 years since purchase, praising Iowa's lead in corn hogs poultry and farm property, noting Pottawattamie County equals several states in farm value, and highlighting Iowa’s roads coal resources and manufacturing potential amid scenic beauty and parks.
Unionville held a February PTA meeting at the high school with President Kenneth Mott presiding. Scout Troop 29 of Centerville, led by Russell Buss and others, performed the initiation work, naming Paul Tweedy and LaVern Cox new members. The Lincoln program followed with a log cabin school, a tribute to Lincoln, instrumental trio, and refreshments served by lady teachers. A February 11 and 12 sequence featured relatives of Joe Harrington bringing cheer with peaches, cake, and oysters.
Moravia tops Waubonnie conference, finishing with a 28 13 win over Seymour to seal the title. Dotson led scoring with 14 points while Moravia's experience and basketball sense grew this season amid tense nerves and string pulled excuses.
West Point teacher Leona Kaster notes six months of school completed and reports grade cards. Students Robertes, Beaty, and Veda average 96 percent for the month. Helen Funkhouser Treng Sytema Beulah Dodge and Edward Haver average 98 percent. Several students were neither tardy nor absent. Veda Dodge and Robert eon Beaty achieved perfect spelling. The class made valentines and plans for a Valentine box with six visitors this month. A memorial poem honors schoolmate Leo Rex Sytama who died Feb 22, 1984.
Local social notes record Gaylord McDanes and family with Charley Jones visiting George Jones home. Multiple households hosted quilting and Sunday gatherings including Mrs Manule j Kate Broekar Len Pabst Molly Mats at C G Davis home and others at Gus Lase, Jekanen, Mange, J Johnson, Eph Wilson and O G Davis residences. An outing notes Arthur Davis returning from Minnesota and Georgia Panglurn Enid Mary Fern Gail visiting George Tumney and Willie Rowe households.
A fragmented OCR note references Mr and Mrs Andy Brown and a ceremonial dinner attended by family members including Floyd Dyles and Bernice Contsan. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and partial names, but indicates a local social gathering and attendees.
Fragmented OCR records celebrate Francis Miller’s birthday with Clyde Howell’s improving health after pneumonia. Mentions Archie Martin Jr, Tom Hiatt, Ellen Hist, Aunt Br Mondowy, J M Hiatt, Mrs. Reemreeey head P Coulsonya Miages Martha Edith Ceuten Leo Main TEcker and E G Tucker. Ladien Aid meeting noted with Mrs.
The Hiatt household near Moravia sees visits from relatives and neighbors including Gus Hiatt and Mrs Hiatt, Kermit Rose, and Paul Coffin. Family members and friends gather at U S Hiatt and W A Rose homes, with several trips described to Corydon and a Chicago-Milwaukee move bringing belongings to Albia.
Local families and guests spent Sunday afternoon visiting homes of friends and relatives in Omega. A literary program and social pie and box supper were announced for Fairview schoolhouse Friday night.
A jumble of social mentions from Pleasant Mount area homes and visitors. Names include Sutcliff Smith Brown and Woodcock family members with gatherings at Homer Brown Frank Nickoln and A F Woodcock homes. Several listed visits, sales, and church or neighborly calls recorded through the week.
Numerous local families and relatives including the Firkina, Tartine, Lamar, Ammons, Callen, Moffatt, Repp, Swift, Argo, Houser, Haines, Dodge, Sheldon, Shehan, Atwell, and Turner households spent Sunday and weekday evenings visiting friends and relatives at various homes such as the Scott Repp, Neil Lamar, Rex Haver, George Shehan, and Edd Gettings residences. attendees included several children and multiple generations across Melrose area families.
Ottumwa residents share Sunday visits with relatives and friends across Decatur County. Names include Southern, Anderson, Cox, Hunter, Smothers, Taylor, Selma, Boardman, Beaty, Blakesburg, Moravia, Sevilla, and Lillard amid a flurry of small-town gatherings and casual calls.
Mrs Doll and Johnny Collins were in Ottumwa Saturday. Mrs Cary McCoy visited Monday afternoon in Blakesburg. Miller called on Ed Robinson Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Ed Robinson and children spent Sunday in Ottumwa. Wilma Boardman is on the sick list. The Helping Hand Club and their families held a farewell party for the Maurice Lillard family with a large crowd and refreshments. The club will meet Thursday at the Smith-Giltner home.
A reader notes a Gambles offer valuing a new Brunswick Console at $20.00 and a latest radio with cabinet design tuning tubes and chassis priced at $49.50. The market shows Radiowas reported low at $12,065.
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