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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
1
Farmers begin studying the corn hog contract movement as sign up approaches. Meetings will be held across the county to explain the plan and rulings, urging all farmers to attend and learn what the contracts mean before deciding whether to sign.
The Moravia high school girls basketball team shows signs of improvement after years of losing seasons. The article notes a shift toward happier days with a better season and hints at a developing winning combination at M. H. S.
Moravia girls basketball, led by Coach Roy Catlen, defeated Centerville Mystic of Cincinnati 12 to 10 on the Cincinnati Moor, signaling a real turn in the program's fortunes. Local fans celebrate the milestone and expect continued success.
Local brief records visits and family gatherings across Iconium area. Multiple households, including Argo, Beaty, Dicks, Free, Ammons, and Shehan relatives, hosted relatives and friends during the week. Funerals for Merritt Fenton and Howard Davis observed at Brushy. condolences extended to the bereaved families.
Centerville residents Ben Williams and family hosted visitors Sunday with Mr and Mrs John VanZante and Wilma joining. Multiple neighbors including Cas Hamilton, Homer Hamilton, Laura Patrick, and Fred Hammond were noted in various small town calls and visits. The Blue Front school group enjoyed a Friday dinner as students marked Lazelle Williams birthday.
Alberta Tedford and other visitors attended a weekend gathering in Sigourney. Mrs Edus Dyphon and Mrs Gus Lua visited, with Mr and Mrs Gus Lua and Gerald Wace Gundey among those present at Eph Wilton's home.
Last Friday in Cincinnati Moravia girls upset the Cin ey team 12 10 to win their Waubonsie conference opener. Moravia boys tied 19 19, then lost 16 14 in overtime. Next games at Seymour January 10 followed by Bucknell home January 12.
Mayme Callen reports a six week period ending with report cards. Students Edra May Laws Rosalie Beaty Mariyin Beaty Keith Argo and Richard New visited. Eighth graders study for February exams while Christmas activities include a program, tree, Santa and gifts. Local obituaries and visits to Albia Moravia and Battle Creek appear among notes.
Urban weather report notes dismal sun with two week delays due to train and air transport issues. Maurice Lillard and wife spent the weekend with relatives in Docatur county. Nearby residents Al Bis and family, Cury McCor and spouse, Albert Tubaugh and family visited.
Pleasant Hill social notes detail visits and calls among Beaty Dicks Fenton Moore Massman Shehan and Chadwick households. Local residents Mrs Skinner Elgin McAninch Hiner were also mentioned with visits to Grandparents and kin in Griffinsville and Otumwa.
Hilton Ladies Aid gathered with seven members present as many stayed home due to poor weather. The note lists several local residents visiting Ottumwa, recovering from mumps, or traveling. Farm Bureau held a Friday meeting with a large crowd and an excellent program.
Zell Wilson and family spent Sunday at the Roljie Carter home. Mr and Mrs Herman Johnson and Ralph were Monday afternoon callers at the Ed Johnson home. Zell Wilson won an caller at the Grant Lincox and Eph Wilson homes Friday. Lawrence Johnson was a caller in Albia Saturday evening. Helen Carter visited with Katrena Sytama Saturday morning. Alec Johnson and family and Dorothy Darby were callers at the Zell Wilson home Sunday morning. Rollie Carter and Billy spent Monday evening at the Grant Lincox home. Katrena Sytama spent Saturday at Fas Herman Johnson and family spent Sunday afternoon at the E C. Caster ame. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson spent Friday evening at the Grant Sincox home. Hernan Sytsma and family spent Sunday at the Henry Sytsma home. Kenneth Johnson called on his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Grant Sincox, Sunday afternoon. Here’s the first shot for 1984. 2nd Tire for 1.00, Gamble Stores.
Elijah Coulson of Wyoming visited sister Mrs. C. S. Callen and family. Forest Mericle and family attended the J. R. Callen home. others helped with butchering. Virgil Tharp family moved to Centerville after two years on Turner farm. Nova Merida worked in Allerton last week.Several residents remain ill with scarlet fever. visits noted between Mrs. R. E. Luse and Theo Miller households.
Mrs Lawrence Ward called on Mrs Kenneth Blumer Thursday afternoon. Phyllis Lockman was absent from school Friday due to sickness. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Blumer spent Saturday night at Will Blumer’s home. Mr and Mrs H B McCumber and children visited the G E McCumber home Saturday evening. Phyllis Lockman stayed with grandparents J R Lockman Saturday night. The Roberts children visited Mon-
Gamble's Radio Sale continues with lower prices. A C Mantle priced at 12.95 and Battery Mantle at 29.05. A C Console reduced to 30 to 35 dollars.
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