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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
7
Bursting with schoolnotes from Moravia High, the February section covers classroom projects, Valentine Day activities, the Homemaking program, and sports plans. Teachers share pep talks, the glee club rehearses contest pieces, and students report perfect test scores and upcoming games at Rathbun and Bucknell.
Seven pupils attend the rural school. Weather closures kept students home. Wade Hayes and Bonita McDanel were absent for illness and travel. The fourth grade studies North America and the eighth grade covers South America with state reading, writing, and spelling exams. Lincoln’s birthday program featured readings, songs, and the Gettysburg address.
Residents report enjoying hot noonday meals this winter with families bringing pre prepared jars. Each jar is heated at the location to serve as a simple communal lunch option for neighbors.
In Appanoose County district court W W Van Ness sues Edith Van Ness for divorce amid desertion over two years and alleged cruel inhuman treatment. Edith must answer by March 2 1996. case set to begin March 30 1936 with attorney Purley Binker listed.
William Corder sues Kate Corder for divorce in the District Court of Iowa term 1936 alleging willful desertion for over two years. Respondent must answer by March 2, 1936, or default judgment may be entered.
The large canner and the Reid family including Janella Jim and George from South Dakota joined our school, bringing enrollment to ten. Marjorie Roberts Betty Hiatt and Dean Faber prepared two piano trips and will perform Little Soldiers at Sunday school soon. Deena Roberts helps with music from 8:00 to 8:30.
Sam H. Thompson and Paul L. Miller outline a bulletin on evaluating local livestock cooperatives in selling hogs. The analysis covers market choice, timing, and shipping margins, with guidance for managers and farmers on determining margins across equal weight hog sales.
A 1981 study of four shipping associations shows Association D yielding $6.60 per hundredweight on butcher hogs versus $5.76 for Association C, a 16 cent gap equating to $1,898. The study notes that timing and location of sales greatly affect profits, with day to day hog market fluctuations influencing prices and receipts for farmers.
The Montreal Herald notes Cape Breton's colorful history with Scottish pioneers and French settlers. It recalls 1713 ties to Utrecht, the Dunkirk of America named Louisbourg, and the island's debated fate in peace terms before the Treaty of Paris ceded it to Britain. Awards and land grants followed for soldiers and medals.
Brompton E McKay and C S Miller were Pisieas callers in Moravia Monday. Mrs Ona Boardman visited with Mrs W C Bivin Wednesday afternoon and with Mrs Lulu Tillmont Wednesday night. Homer Newburn was a caller at the Max McCoy home Sunday afternoon. Elwood Stafford hauled a load of coal from the Hawk mine Saturday for M E Boardman. Mrs Emma Johnson was a recent caller at Bert Fisher's home. Wilms Boardman visits this week with grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Bivin. Elwood Stafford was a caller Monday afternoon at the John Selby home. George Reid was a recent caller at the G S Miller home. Brompton school dismissed this week due to drifted roads. Eva Boardman attended the Junior class play in Moravia Friday night and visited Otha DuVall. Edgar Wilson, Homer Newburn, Ed Robinson, Howard Robinson, Max McCoy and Herman Johnson were business callers in Moravia Saturday. Snowbound at Brompton, roads open Sunday between Albia and Foster, drifted full again Tuesday.
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