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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
3
Michigan figure Frank D. Fitzgerald rails against paternalistic attitudes in federal aid, recounting a Washington official who claimed “our money” belongs to the state. He argues money belongs to the people, urges trimming government to restore accountability and the taxpayer’s view of their dollar.
The Grinnell Register notes a hasty rally by the small town of Malcom to form a community club aimed at preventing further business losses. The belated awakening focuses on meeting local needs and revitalizing its economy.
An editorial laments the decline of the local weekly newspaper as a sign of a struggling town. It argues newspapers reflect and sustain community life through advertising, engagement, and timely information, warning that loss could signal broader civic decline unless towns rally with business support and revitalization efforts. It cites Malconi as a case study and urges local clubs to act.
Fragments mention Bernie Coulson Mrs Jose Lamaster Mrs Beryl Brown and other couples visiting and spending time midweek at Coulson home with names like Dan Mardore Fred Faylor Celia and Wietae Spety. Text is fragmented with many unreadable portions.
Severe winter humor aside, Whittier and Sante Fe Springs endured a devastating downpour and gale. Floodwaters, mud, and toppled derricks disrupted streets, homes, and businesses, with extensive damage across the southeast and East Whittier. Lightning struck, transformers exploded, and trees split or uprooted, while rainfall reached 3.55 inches for the storm period.
February 26 and 27 feature Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in Sylvia Scarlett with a double bill February 28 and 29 presenting Preston Foster and Jane Wyatt in Were, Only Human and Powder Smoke Range with a star western cast.
A strong wind ripped through the area causing orange and avocado trees to snap and uproot on the Tscheppe ranch. Pepper trees fell and blocked IGunn Road. Walnut groves on Mulberry Street suffered heavy damage with large trees snapped like toothpicks and several uprooted. F N Velay and nearby ranches reported serious tree damage.
Faller Mrs James Long and Gerald and Mrs Carlyle Long were Albia shoppers last Wednesday. J J Allem and J K Long, sick at home two weeks, show improvement. Cecil Parcel children ill with a cold. Seas Smith and Cecil Parcel were Moravia shoppers Saturday. M Re McCoy was an Albia caller Saturday. Everett Mosier and family from Ottumwa visited Albera home. Gerald Long attended the sale at Dale Perry’s. Jeas Smith spent Sunday with Oliver Elswick and F Wilson. Don Hayes visited Carlyle Long. Marvin Hertford spent Sunday with Jr Smith. Ruth Lorg spent the weekend at home.
Pleasant Grove residents report moving news and family visits. Jepp Lockman and family aided Fred Callen. Frank Wilson and son John Allen visited N G Wilson's home. Neighbors shopped in Moravia. Miss Margaret Hiatt stayed with the Wilsons during cold weather.
Moravia residents gathered for weekend visits and social calls. Jim Moore and Delong shopped in Moravia while Cass Hamilton and daughter Helen dined at Lloyd Brown's. Evelyn Stauber stayed with Wilma Van Zante as Bay Lemaster visited W I B My. Circle met with Mrs. Casa Hamilton and Jeff Patrick was a Moravia caller along with Jess Pubkhouser.
A fogbound freight line tale follows Donland’s death and the rivalry between Phillips and Bann Toughlin. In a tense sequence, Toughlin attempts to strike at Phillips then dies after a river plunge as the crew fights to avert disaster on a trestle. Phillips, traumatized, cannot speak as the scene closes.
Machinery repair and adjustment schools conducted by extension agricultural engineers at lows State attract an average attendance of more than 86 farmers. Farmers report wide spread interest in reducing power and machinery costs. Byron T. Virtue notes gains, Kyle Enger assists, and E. G. Mather recounts a mower and binder overhaul saving money. Upcoming schools are listed across many Iowa counties with late winter and early spring sessions and plow adjustment demonstrations by Virtue and Harry Linn for the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association in 15 counties.
Salem residents and relatives visited Clyde Gladfelder and Kenneth Gladfelder households while others spent Sunday with the Dell Hellyer family. Ellendale guests Dick George Clark and Hazel Hellyer called on Robert Jennings, Elbert Neal Perry visited local kin, Raymond Perry traveled to Moravia, and Deli Hellyer is ill with a cold. Arthur McKern is doing chores.
Mrs Jennings had just recovered from a siege of the mumps. Several people of this vicinity attended the Nash and Petty sale on Friday. Due to bad roads and weather no news has arrived in the last two weeks.
A new farm club flax growing program will begin in 1986 for Iowa 4-H boys ages 16 to 21. John S. Quist announced eligibility and requirements including planting 2 acres of wilt resistant flax, soil type, planting date, and three years of production records. Spencer-Kellogg and Sons of Des Moines donated 210 for flax exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. a 25 trophy will be awarded at the 1936 short course.
O. T. Foglesong was absent from his duties at the Success Barber Supply on Friday due to illness.
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