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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
2
The speaker warns that press workers may turn on readers if beliefs are not changed, asserting that, until convictions shift, the news gathering practiced in recent years will not uphold anything deemed improper. This reflects a stance on journalistic integrity and accountability.
The Union defends selective reporting in a tight knit community arguing courts handle criminal cases and newspapers should avoid sensational "live" scandal. It contends real news is scarce in a 700 population town and scoops often retell or exaggerate others’ troubles.
Urbans weekly society notes report funerals and family visits across Urbana and Albia. Residents including Grant Sincox George Dar Frank Maneer Cary McCoys attend Mrs Charley Sintox funeral in Albia. Local visits, dinners, and holiday gatherings are noted with multiple families and towns named.
Mrs Wes Scott and Fred Argo called at nearby homes on Tuesday and Monday. Various Moffatt, Stansberry, Runnells, Beaty, Swift, and related families visited each other over the weekend and Sunday, with several attending a funeral in Moravis. Des Moines visitors Roland Stansberry traveled to the Everett Stansberry home.
Mrs Leo Smith and Clarion plan a Christmas tea event with Mr and Mrs Men and Carlyle Long visiting Alte smont during holidays. A business caller named Gort Tent Cams telephones and plans a home visit as part of holiday activities.
A Moravia school column lists students and teachers reflecting on holiday time. Entries show studying, visiting, painting, cooking, and sports, with notes on misadventures, new possessions, and efforts to keep or break resolutions.
A rural school item reports pupils have not yet been shown a lesson on sewing or crafts. The note cites limited class resources and ongoing efforts to secure supplies for the coming term.
The report notes missed half days for first semester and two more. Girls made toy tie hacks and kitchen helpers for Christmas, while boys received pencils and a bracolete aid. Fifth grade studies long fat vision and multiplication by three numbers.
Hazel College reports Christmas gatherings with Herman Johnson and family at Grant Sincox home and other visits by Arthur Lewis from Dan Moines to Lawrence Johnson. Henry Sytsma and Katrena visited Albia. Callers included Mrs E G Sincox Clair and Miss Alice Shaw at Grant Sincox home. Rollie Carter and family at Unionville. Eph Wilson and Jacob Caster visits noted.
The report notes visits by T W Irelan and family and other relatives to Ray Tomlin and Lockman households. A Fairview schoolhouse play drew a good crowd Friday night. Ruby Hall visited home folks. Carl Tomlin and Lillian Apant were Sunday callers. George Scott stayed with Walter Harper for several days. Roy Scott and Mrs Scott visited George Scott midweek. Mary Zerbe was in Iowa City for University work.
Unionville residents share New Year cheer and holiday visits as Vern Davis of Brighton returns from Des Moines. A busy list of visitors and a Baptist church holiday meeting frame the town’s year start, with New Year resolutions, family dinners, and local officers named for 1934.
White and all of Kansas City Missouri joined Mr and Mrs Carl Scott Route 1 Union Villa in New Year festivities with music and radio announcements. The local school faculty returned to work after a week of playtime. Mr Doty is in critical condition and was moved to Ottumwa. Mrs Asten Hintt entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Hal Carter Des Moines and other Carter families. The Past Matrons club hosted a surprise for Mrs Austin Jay along with a Christmas treat, gift exchange, and social.
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