10 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
1
Moravia Gniori enters a 5 second flag mail tax text at the Moravia post office in Appanoose County Iowa under the act of March 8 1879. Published each Thursday by H K and W T Smith publishers.
A Democrat opinion piece argues against treating fugitives as participants in a sport, warning that sympathy for offenders corrupts justice. It urges teaching youth that serious criminals are vermin not game and stresses that criminals deserve no public backing or fair play while evading capture.
The Wellman Advance prints a fiery editorial warning of threats to freedom of the press. It frames government overreach as a lurking bogeyman and urges vigilant reporting and defense of journalistic independence.
The piece questions whether newspapers have preserved freedom or suppressed news for profits and urges the press to honor the constitutional guarantee of freedom by keeping itself truly free rather than becoming zealous propagandists in future conflicts.
A Hillsboro Illinois dispatch warns bankers and merchants to scrutinize cash as over a million dollars in counterfeit bills circulate nationwide. The fake notes are printed in the east and marketed in the central west, bought for about 30 cents on the dollar, then passed by traveling ers making small purchases and exchanging for genuine money.
The Roosevelt presidency is noted for near-record globe trotting this year with 22,968 miles, trailing Taft’s 114,559 miles over four White House years. Wilson’s Europe voyage elevates his total to 87,400, while Coolidge sits at 44,286 and Hoover remains a homebound figure.
The state Republican central committee attacks the Democratic committee for buying excessive newspaper space, calling it a slush fund. The Democratic chairman Gens Fueling, a weekly editor, advocates advertising. the piece notes strong salesmanship and predicts further sellout.
Notice of probate of will filed in District Court in Appanoose County Iowa by Howard D Evans with dates December 27 and 18 referenced. Court action seeks probate of the will and related filings under state law.
In Moravia the school weighs purchasing a classroom radio for education as Dizzy Dean on the mound and Hornsby at bat frame a game reference. The bulletin lists broadcast plans. exams loom, teachers push rigor, and basketball games against Seymour shift to Jan 12 due to referee issues.
Look back at Moravia Union’s January 9 1990 issue notes Hal Waughop’s Ford sedan stolen in Centerville Jess Coffin and A K Smith of Moravia drawn for federal grand jury in Ottumwa. Moravia High School boys upset everyone 7 to 18 in basketball. Births announce a son to Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker. Also mentions sleigh and other brief items.
A student narrator details classroom desk clutter and humorous misreadings as seniors discuss assignments and personalities. The piece notes desks of Mrs Jeffers Mr Barghahn Mrs Culter Miss Schneider and Mr Young with various items from red apples to aerial eliminators and field corn sacks.
Main Station team led by Curtis Barton called at Willig Hiatt’s home Sunday evening. Monte Oebler was briefly sick last Saturday with a knee issue but is recovering well.
Records in Monroe County show 24 marriages and 4 licenses issued in 1924. County Clerk A. headnotes that legal license business rose as the year progressed, with details drawn from official county records.
A partial OCR item notes Pegg and other locals involved in a sale of gear and wares early morning. The fragment references a possible community event with unspecified items and a timetable. Authorities and exact locations are not clearly legible in the text.
The Big Sandy and Havre communities mourn the deaths of Ida Lou Tuttle and her husband James Francis Tuttle. Ida Lou, 71, died of pneumonia in Havre after caring for her hospitalized husband. James F Tuttle, 72, died at Deaconess hospital Havre after weeks of illness. Both were active church workers. funeral and tribute services were held in Eagleton and Big Sandy, with many friends attending.
Friends and relatives hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Keith Roberts at the Roberts home with 58 gifts and refreshments. Inez Williams Gomer and Clifford Stocker provided instrumental music and games. Claude Hawk returned from the hospital New Years day and is improving. Helping Hand club No 2 met at the Roberts home with 20 attending. Guy Roberts cut his wrist last week and sought Dr Slayns care. Club plans and local visits followed through week.
Stocker and Kenneth Gsttrain visited Scatternburg school last week. Mies Annalesth Kéemer visited lith Homefolkk Friday night and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Wes Tomlin and Marie spent Sunday with his mother at Deakesville. Roy Scott visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Scott and family. Dr. Lytech tas called for Mose Lockman Saturday evening. Elmer Lockmans were visitors at the Gideon home Sunday. T. A. Robb s have moved to Moravia. Mrs Bruce Jones of Unionville and Mrs Florence Wilson were Friday guests at the Chas Coffin home. Mt and Mrs L Main were visitors at the home of their daughter Mrs Forrest Hiatt in Knoxville Sunday.
The Miller and Francis families hosted guests at the Dale Caris home in Albia Sunday. Doyle, Paul Merkcle, and grandparents spent time with several local residents. Henry Foster, Bill ae pont, Archie Martin Jr., and others visited Elovise Walter and family, while Theo Miller made an Albia call. Mirel Wad greeted attendees at a meeting following the gathering.
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