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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
3
A Des Moines column urges readers to prepare for elections by researching issues and candidates beyond war and crime reports. It cites a mix of editorials, humor, and foreign headlines, warning against voter apathy and stressing informed participation through March school and town votes, primaries, and the November election.
Arlene and Dorothy Lou Dodd won humor and drama divisions, while Harris Stafford took the oratorical prize at Moravia high school’s home declamatory contest held Thursday night in the school auditorium. Second place went to John Johnson, oratorical. Maxine Tucker, dramatic. and Dorothy Wilson, humorous.
Funeral services for Jack Howard, who died at his North Thirteenth Street home in Frederick Oklahoma on February 10, were conducted at First Methodist Church. Born July 9, 1873 near Moravia Iowa he married Ella McCoy in Ottumwa Iowa on March 25 1897 and moved to Oklahoma in 1901 claiming land near Chattanooga. He is survived by widow Elin Howard two brothers Pearl Howard and W S Howard and sisters L L Funkhouser and W G Gorsuch Interment was in City Cemetery Frederick Leader reports Jasper Hardey is known locally as Jasper Howardy.
Snow rollers formed during the night of January 23 in western Iowa were observed January 27 across Bagley Coon Rapids Stanhope Laurens and Greens County. Wind spun snow into hollow cylindrical rolls up to barrel size with tracks 20 to 100 feet long. The phenomenon, seen in several northern states, occurs about once per generation and often at night, leaving fields and pastures look like many fairies rolled the snow.
John Chambers of Albia was a visitor in Moravia on Monday. The menu lists creamed chicken with hot biscuit mashed potatoes green beans cherry salad angel food cake with pineapple whipped cream coffee milk bread butter.
The passage notes Japan lacks allied nations to assist in defeating China and mentions no wartime loans from allies. It implies a grim strategic outlook with available consolation that Japan does not need to seek loan cancellations from partners, underscoring isolation and financial strain in the regional conflict.
John K. Valentine announces as a Democratic candidate for the state senate from the third district comprising Appanoose and Davis counties. A leading young attorney from town, he partners with his father H. E. Valentine in Valentine and Valentine at Centerville. He is a Centerville High School alumnus, Wisconsin graduate 1928, and University of Town Law graduate 1929.
Neighbors and friends gathered Saturday evening at Harry Woodward’s home to bid farewell as the Woodward family plans to move. A lively program featured progressive rock, readings by Dorothy Wilson, Maxine Tissue, and Josephine Foster, songs by Althea and Gertrude Green, and a popcorn candy service. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H W Potts, Mr and Mrs Jease Gladfelder, Guy McKern, Bert Nash, Delmar Wilson, Harley Tissue, Pearly Boyer, Guns Tissue and families, Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings and son Harry, Misses Althea and Gertrude Green, Mary Boyer, Mary and Charley Platt, Milo Foster and daughter Josephine, and Harry Woodward and family.
The United States Senate confirmed the reappointment of A. B. Albert as Moravia postmaster on President Hoover's recommendation. This will be his third term in the position. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Caylor of near Unionville visited briefly Monday at the W. A. Stauth home.
Several cases of petty theft from cars parked outside the school during basketball games were reported to the local school and town officials. Authorities plan to hire a watchman at future events to deter theft and help apprehend the thief or thieves.
Odd Fellows and Rebekah members and families marked Washingtons 200th birthday at the hall Monday evening. About 75 attended a program including prayers, solos, an address on The Life of Washington, piano duets, cornet, and patriotic airs followed by a social hour and luncheon.
Notice to Moravia electors announces the biennial town election at Moravia town hall on Monday March 28 1982. Voters will elect Mayor Treasurer Assessor and five Councilmen for two years. Polls open at eight p m and close at eight p m. Dated Moravia February 29 1982. W G Firkina Mayor A G Broshar Clerk.
An afternoon tea event was held Saturday from 1:30 to 4:00 at the Miller home on West State Street in Centerville. Hosted by Mrs Leo Bowdish Edna Withrow Thelma Heydricksen and Marie Dove the gathering celebrated 4-H club girls and leaders in Appanoose County with a few invited guests. Attendees from Taylor township included Mrs Chas Coffin and daughter Mary Jugnita and Margaret Hiatt.
Moravia students from Center ville Udell Unionville will vie in the State Preliminary Declamatory Contest Friday night in Moravia high school gym. Local judges include Donald Smith of Albia Junior College faculty Alice Bell of Corydon high school faculty and Miss Price of Seymour high school faculty.
Mrs Rose Gillaspie suffered a broken arm a dislocated hip and severe bruises after falling down basement stairs She is being cared for at her son Arthurs home rural route 7 Albin and rests as well as can be expected Friends wish her speedy recovery
The Coca Cola team from Ottumwa will play the local Independents at the school gym Wednesday evening, per an announcement from manager Walt Lagle.
The B and B Beauty Shoppe will close Monday and Tuesday due to the state convention. Patrons are advised to plan appointments accordingly and expect resumed services Wednesday.
Honey Te and 10c a pound in Moravia Saturday February 27. J M Cate and Miss Josephine Foster visited Batavia Iowa for a few days with Miss Elaine Veach. W Albert traveled to Moberly Missouri for a hospital check up and returned home. Mrs Albert visited relatives in Glenwood. Mrs Frank Selby has been ill with flu and cannot run her millinery shop. Mrs John Nowels has been caring for the business.
The notice urges action by March 1 to renew a subscription and receive a bread knife. Subscribers can pay for another year to obtain an additional knife, with renewals starting at the end of the current expiration date. Mail subscriptions postmarked March 1 will count in the offer.
The Progressive Club held a February colonial party at Mrs. Rollie McDonough’s home. Members and high school faculty attended in Martha Washington and George Washington costumes. The evening featured a brief Washington history talk, a one act play, old fashioned spelling games, and a colonial lunch with red white and blue candlelight.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an adult evening featuring the Old Gang quartet from Albia Christian church next Monday February 20 at the school gymnasium starting at 8 oclock. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
Moravia boys beat Cincinnati 12 to 10 and Bussey 21 to 13 while the girls fell to Cincinnati 31 to 9 and Bussey 13 to 12 Moravia's defense limited Cincinnati’s fast break and Hughes and Harrison led the scoring Bussey showed improvement with Munson as top scorer Moravia travels to Lavilla Friday to close the regular schedule and faces Cincinnati in the sectional opener at Blaont Field on Friday night
Christian Church hosts a dinner on Wednesday March 2 offering meat loaf mashed potatoes gravy sealioped corn snitet kraut Easter salad beet pickles bread butter and jelly pie and coffee. A concise community meal featuring a varied menu and traditional sides.
Sunday School at 9:45 AM and 10:80 AM times appear with 1 AM worship and 7:90 PM Evening service. Rev A B M L Smith from North Liberty preached Sunday evening. Mothers and Daughters Banquet planned by church men Thursday night. Lenten service Wednesday at 7:30 PM and Community night Friday March 4 with church services and Parm Bureau at Community Hall. Invitation to join other local churches.
A Sunday evening meeting on “The responsibility of national leaders” was led by Ralph Turner, superintendent. Lent services are set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. all church activities include All day Aid Thursday, Boy Scouts Saturday at 2:30, and Girl Scouts at the same time. Regular registrations for the Lenete, Fairview and Hilton Sunday Schools with morning worship and Epworth League events are listed, noting several superintendents and service times.
United Brethren Church announces Bible School begins 8 45 a m with M H Dohneon as superintendent. Morning worship follows. An official board meeting closes the meeting. Junior Otterburn Guild at 6 20 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m on the topic What contributions to civilization are women making. Evening services at 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid afternoon at the home of Mia Nobe Main. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor Geo H Suenkel.
The Church of Christ Bible School invites worshippers to divine service at 10-4 mu and evening services at 7 30 p m with Divine worship and communion and Christian Endeavor at 6 40 p m. The Ladies Aid will hold an all day session next Wednesday with noon dinner for the public. A hearty welcome awaits all.
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