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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
5
Entered as second class mail matter at the post office at Moravia Appa noose County Towa under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879 H K Smith Editor and Publisher Subscription rates One Year in advance Six Months Three Months Single Copy
The piece reflects on George Washington as the father of the American Republic. It traces his life from birth on February 22 1782 through roles as surveyor congressman and Commander-in-Chief to his presidency and enduring legacy. It emphasizes his character and moral stature as central to his lasting impact.
The article extols friendship in business, urging community merchants as neighbors sharing churches, schools, roads, and common interests. It argues that active merchant cooperation supports individual prosperity and a thriving, happier community. Prosperous towns foster loyalty and mutual aid among all residents.
Colonel Lindbergh refuses a memorial statue in St Louis while alive and urges citizens to refrain from commemorating him with a Tone eagle stall. He prefers to be remembered as the mail pilot who flew government routes from St Louis rather than as a grand adventurer, though a future travel with an Iwasa band is contemplated.
The quote emphasizes that a flying colonel owes the public duty to avoid undue hazards. It argues he can achieve more through decisive action than by relying on a reputation or name.
An anxious appeal invites subscribers and correspondents to send personal items and notices to enrich The Union. The editor emphasizes the joy of journalism and asks for fresh, engaging content each week to brighten the paper and attract more readers.
The March census effort starts with enumerators ready to collect data. Officials emphasize courteous treatment of respondents while noting the sizable cost and extensive questions involved in the forthcoming census.
A lighthearted note laments recurring winter overproduction and suggests the weatherman should issue a new inventory as spring arrives.
A humorous polemic on editors vs doctors and lawyers, contrasting blame and literacy. The piece jokes that editors attract blame for mistakes, while doctors escape censure due to Latin and unreadable handwriting, and notes residents' ire when editors report on them. It likens town rumors to media influence.
A string of social visits and family gatherings appears across Albia Moravia and surrounding areas. Names mentioned include Kenneth Kingery Lawrence Johnson Bayard Nell Herman Sytsma and the Sincox family with multiple Sunday and Tuesday calls and afternoon visits recorded. A Moravia man mentions Sharkey as the next champion and a Seattle prohibition agent named Ginn is noted as a curiosity.
Moravia town council met in regular session at the town hall with Mayor Chester Broshar and members F M Dodd H K Smith E 8 Carter present. Treasurer T Tarr submitted report which was approved. Bills for general, drag and hall funds were read and approved. poll tax set at 6.60 for next year with July 1 1940 deadline. adjournment followed. Special session Feb 6 1990 minutes approved. numerous bills for labor, materials, snow removal, and equipment storage approved. treasurer R L Tarr report read and approved.
Mrs. O A Hiatt visits with son F C Hinttams wife. Mrs T J Griddlebaugh hospitalized with pneumonia threat but improving. Dwight Powell welcomed baby son William Ellis Powell. GN Hiner family at Elsie Tucker home. Rollie Carter family visit Mays Meadows. F C Hiatt and O A Tint host Sunday dinner. W H Cullen and Wess Katt families visit. Ladies aid to meet with Anna Hiatt. M B McDanel family visit Cyril McDanel. Frances Burton hosts Valentine's Party for Sunday School class. Ruby Hiatt nearly injured by pony incident en route to school. LR Hiatt family visit Centerville for appendectomy update.
Political notice from Howard Ballew announces his candidacy for a second term in the state legislature representing Apanoose County. The brief statement frames service to the people and aims to reflect the ideas and needs of the county. The rest of the text records social health updates and family notes.
Mr and Mrs. J L Jones visited the J Lockman home last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R S Faber were shopping in Albia Wednesday morning. Mrs A E Pence called on Mrs W M Giltner Tuesday afternoon. Arch Thompson traded in Moravia Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs R S Faber and family, Mr and Mrs Cy Jones and Clella were noted in gatherings.
A small family gathering marked the 20th welding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Van Durin on Sunday, with relatives noting the milestone in a quiet observance.
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