19 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
Moravia Union enters as second class mail matter at Moravia in Appanoose County under the Act of March 8 1878. H K Brith is editor and publisher. Subscription rates listed: one year in advance six months 96, three months 40, single copy.
The 22nd of February is set aside to honor George Washington birthplace Bridges Creek Virginia born February 22 1782 He is praised as the only Washington with roles of military statesman and national founder whose legacy commands enduring gratitude and admiration across the country The piece calls him the Father of His Country and highlights his unmatched historical stature 199 years later.
A column reflecting on 1790 receptions by George Washington with 2000 candles at ten dollars, comparing past lighting costs to today’s roughly twenty cents. It muses on public life, money in politics, and the paper’s editorials.
Washington dispatch warns a union editor to consider the vice presidency, citing an offer of a mansion at 2437 Fifteenth Street NW for use as a VP residence. It recounts a proposed bill to fund furnishing and upkeep, notes Meridian Park views, and hints of political maneuvering amid a whimsical, advisory letter from an aunt.
An array of Centerville social notes recounts hospital calls and visits at the General Hospital, a large turnout for the Mc Aninch Beaty event, and a Glick Main sale. The February Brotherhood and Boy Scout program featured a Lincoln address by Rev D H Krenmyre, plus a well attended Valentine event for 75 youths with games and a spelling prize.
Enon Helping Hand Club met with Mrs. Fairie Faber last Tuesday. They met with Mrs. Kirby Bates Thursday. Dr Powell of Albia visited sick Billie Giltner Monday evening. A Valentine party was held at the John Selby home Saturday night. Families visited others Sunday and Sunday afternoons. Local residents helped with wood cutting and repairs. Multiple visits and social calls are noted across the community. Buy now Get more for loan money.
The Vosburgh School reunion gathered 41 people at Mrs. Charles Argo’s home in Feontum last Thursday. Seven former teachers spoke on their time at the school, joined by many former scholars and guests. Reunions plan to move yearly to a student or teacher home on the host’s birthday, with Kitten Ball games concluding the day.
A series of Sunday and weekday visits and calls are reported across Unionville and nearby towns. Local residents Mr and Mrs D L Strunk hosted Miller and Hart families. Fleming Swaim from Unionville stayed with Frederick Koehler. Caylor called on Floyd Wood. Rev L D Eaton preached at Miller Baptist Church. several gatherings marked a 26th anniversary celebration for Chan Coffin. Rosa Knight returned from Paton after Walter King’s death. Tubaughs move near Centerville were noted.
Community life centers on visits and gatherings with neighbors from Gilland Unionville and Centerville. The J C Morrison family and Crawleys cope with flu while church services resume and a Masons C E S Valentine party entertains with music and readings at Magonle hall.
Caster and family visited Ed Johnson's home on Sunday. Zell Wilson and family called in Moravia Sunday. Marshal Darby and family visited Harp Darby Saturday. Ed Johnson hosted Arthur Herbert and Eva Lewin of Des Moines for the weekend. Herman Johnson, Grant Sincox family shared Sunday at parental Sincox home. Henry Sytama returned Saturday after a visit at Pulla. Willie Van Dorin family with baby and Leda Sincox and Clair spent Thursday at Moravia W Z Van Dorin home. Mrs Geo Darby visited Hazel Wilson Thursday.
Scattersburg locals and visitors fill a weekend, with Mr and Mrs Carl Tomlin and baby at B Boyer s, J W Tockman at W Ireland, A H Gilland and C A Adams in Blakesburg, and Barbara McCumberairy Stocker LaVera Albertson and Gerald Irelan visiting W Tomlin s. Daniel Fullerton called at Adams Saturday morning, Versal Robb sawed wood for Wa Tomlin Thursday, Steve and Everett Gillund were seen visiting.
Rev B C Rowe preached at Blakesburg M E church while Rev Treverton spoke in the evening. Mrs Morrison visited her mother Amanda Morrison. Olive Swaim hosted a dinner for Miss Ivyl Fleming bound for Cedar Falls College. Welsh singers at Centerville drew a crowd as Miss Margaret Wilson faces possible hospital readmission after surgery. The M E Church meeting draws steady crowds and Rev William Owen Jones energizes attendees. Old tires sale ends February 28 with Gamble Stores Centerville offering new tires as low as 30 cents per thousand miles. Moravia resident notes Butler talked too much.
Sunday calls at multiple homes include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Forsythe and baby at the Fred Mose home and Mrs. Myrtle Fullerton at Clarence Irelan. Elmer Henderson visited relatives. Mrs. Jane Proctor at Herman Leffler. Bert Drake shopped in Ottumwa. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Laffer lived minutes. Mrs. Eatel Lockman of Moravia visited Walter Harper. G. W. Irelan of Moravia was at his son’s home. Crime not paying sentiment ends with warning.
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