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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
2
Moravia Iowa county Moravia post office lists subscription rates for one year in advance six months and single copy pricing with terms under federal act dates. The notice specifies second class mail status and location details for Appa noose County and Moravia.
The article reflects on a new year 1933 with unresolved problems from 1942 and earlier, urging Americans to face facts, adjust to changing conditions, and work together. It notes that if cooperation and patience prevail, the nation can improve and help others out of hardship, highlighting a common national effort across farmers, workers, professionals, and politicians.
An Iowa opinion piece warns against county consolidation driven from Des Moines arguing it would raise taxes for smaller counties like Davis and Van Buren. The author fears merging would create Des Moines dominated hubs and shrink diverse town prosperity, urging lawmakers to resist centralization.
The Bloomfield Democrat highlights a measure that could threaten the existing county structure. Local officials warn of potential governance disruption while residents weigh implications for services and regional identity.
Back from a week off the Velma Boshak Ewing class reports improved attendance despite illness in the community. Charlene and Kathryn Fulton and Hallien Tisue were ill while Clifford Tisue and Arden Witwon had perfect attendance this year. Selections note top students in grades one to eight, with several high averages and a few quarantines for scarlet fever.
Mrs Ezra Coltrain and Mrs G E McCumber visited in Centerville on Thursday afternoon. Neighbors hosted a New Year watch party at Gene Smith’s home. Abe Ballengar and daughter from Queen City Mo visited Elmer Henderson’s family. Various family visits and callsInclude Opal Henderson staying with Otis Ballengar near Main Stanton. Marshall Drake spent the weekend at Elmer Henderson’s. George Kingery and baby visited Elmer Henderson Sunday afternoon.
Sir and Mrs A Mangle spent Monday at Jeff Patrick home. Flo Moore returned to Ottumwa. Raymond Plants vacationed with relatives and returned to Clemens. Ben Williams and Raymond visited Albia on Saturday. John Van Zante and Curl and Wilma visited Eddyville. Lawrence Van Zante joined for a visit. Ben Jones family spent the evening at Cass Heathton’s. Enid Long visited Helen Hamilton. Wanda Jones spent Thursday with Mrs N J Main. Circle met with Mrs Cass Hamilton. Boys from the locality helped Roy Wodeward celebrate his tenth birthday Saturday.
Residents of Leroy and nearby towns gathered for visits and church events. Families such as Neff, Tucker, Hiatt, McDanel and Coulson shared Sundays with kin while noting church services and a fifteenth minute sermon from Otumwa. An aunt of Mr. Powell died at 79 near Udell, and J. F. Chambers mourns his aged horse Patty.
Mrs Rollie Carter and son Jim mie visited at the Carl Phillipa home near Udell. Cheree Dyphon spent Friday with Amiabeth Keemer. The Luses and Edna Mae joined others at G E Lugo’s. Wayne Underwood vacationed with cousin Billy Carter. Several households hosted New Year events and weekend visits in Albia Ottumwa Brompton and surrounding areas with multiple relatives and friends noted.
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Ure and family welcomed New Year guests at the Mangle home in Albis. Mr and Mrs Gibbs and daughter from Allerton, and Mr and Mrs Geo Jones with family, visited the McDanel home. A group gathered at the Luise residence to welcome 1939 with Father Time seen off.
Gerald Irelan visited school Monday while Mrs Gilland is ill. Raymond Lockman spent Sunday at the W T Trelan home and called at J Lackman Wednesday. IL Girland and mother are sick this week. Ellen Ward called at the W T Irelan home Tuesday. The Forrest Harriett family visited Mary Dudley Wednesday. Young Peoples class met at Lawrence Ward home Wednesday evening December 21 to elect officers for the next quarter. Andrew Bell has been visiting neighbors this week.
R 5 Phillips and A L Lyon visited Centerville on Thursday. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary society will meet Friday afternoon January 6 with Mrs Emily Plitt. Rev N A Orcutt former Gatchell ME pastor in Des Moines died suddenly. he served Unionville from 1911 to 1914 and many friends extend sympathy. Miss Mary Hull left Sunday for Centerville for employment. Ed Roach and son Tommy visited Amanda Miller and the Underwoods. they were en route home from a visit near Floris. Mr and Mrs B A Powers left Sunday for an indefinite stay with their son L J Powers and wife in Quincy Illinois.
Local notes record Clyde Gladfelder helping Kenneth Gladfelder with a Monday butcher operation. Numerous visits marked the week as relatives and friends called on the Gladfelder and McDanel homes including the new baby Verla Mabel and Daphne McDanel. New Year activities featured a parish gathering at the Ryman McDanel home with many attendees from nearby families.
Unionville residents share New Year greetings and updates on neighbors. Mrs. Mary Nay arrives to aid her ailing mother Mrs. E. J. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Morrison visit Ottumwa for treatments. Miss Dorotha Dukes leaves for Sully to resume schooling. a church play titled Always in Trouble heads this Friday. several locals visit, travel, or recover from illnesses. a tenant house burns on the Strunk farm. Ames and Centerville trips mark a busy week. students Mabel McGrew and Edna McGrew depart for Ames and Centerville for college.
An old advertisement touts BU-KETS, a 25 cent bladder physic, claiming to cleanse impurities and acids, ease irritation, and reduce nocturnal urges. It urges trial for four days with a money back offer if relief is not felt, citing buchu leaves and juniper oil as active ingredients and noting a medical storefront endorsement.
A collage of year end items from Moravia High School includes New Year resolutions by students and faculty, a Young Teachers Society meeting with Christmas program, and notes on girls basketball and upcoming Moravia vs Hiteman game. Also mentions music classes and a poultry breeds quiz by Mr Barghahn with quirky student responses.
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