16 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
Ploravia Union enters second class mail matter at Moravia Iowa under the Act of March 3 1879 ALK Smith editor and publisher shows subscription rates One year in advance Six months
In a rare act of sportsmanship a school principal refereed a close Albia Moravia basketball game when the scheduled official was not present. Hartzell of Albia Schools accepted the task despite his team playing, delivering a fair and difficult officiating performance amid temptations of bias.
A historical report praises a displayed act of sportsmanship, noting how the presenter offered commendable behavior under competitive circumstances and left a lasting impression on players and spectators.
The piece argues the Federal Farm Board cannot control crop yields and compares regulating acreage to managing baby crops. It questions whether abundant food benefits 120 million people, and lauds the farmer as the independent producer who risks his labor for profit.
The piece notes that a dollar in 1920 bought more living, while 1929 inflation makes the iron man compare with earlier values. It hints inventories and financial dealings will be affected by these shifts in purchasing power.
The text reflects nostalgia for 1914 prewar times and contemplates the rise of August dollars and their influence in the days ahead.
The Union asks readers to contribute personal items and farm stories to improve the paper. It urges letters, phone calls, or in person tips to share news items and strengthen community coverage for the year.
Hoover notes that 72 percent of federal revenue supports military and pension outlays, arguing against future wars. A New York messenger, recently inheriting a Scottish fortune, celebrated by buying pearl gray spats. The column remarks on friendship and its durability as a life challenge.
In a Fort Huron classroom girls compete to create the most perfect buttonhole with a silver thimble as the prize. The contest emphasizes precise stitch work and craftsmanship among students.
Mr and Mrs W Trelan helped at Raymond Lock home Monday. Dr Tatterson visited Mrs Adams Monday. Mr and Mrs Elbert Adams visited C A Adams home Sunday. Alta Purdum spent Sunday with M Coltrain. McCumbers visited parental McCumber home Sunday evening. Trelan family and C A Adams were Moravia callers Saturday. Carl Tomlin and W Tomlin hosted visits Thursday. See RP ok.
Katrona Sytsma wed Henry VanWallen at the M. E. Parsonage in Mornvia. Local residents: Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. TE G Sincox, George Darby and family, Alex Johnson, Erwin Sincox, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sincox, and Mr. and Mrs. E C Casler shopped in Moravia. Cleo VanDorin ill. E G Sincox family visited Cy Jones home. Marie Sytsma and Henry VanWallen linked in marriage. others hosting and visiting across Alicia Muster and Parsonage areas.
An elderly man testifies Konjola relieved his twenty year fight with constipation and headaches after spending $600 on medicines with no lasting results. He notes rapid bowel regularity and stopped headaches, crediting Konjola from a local Moravia seller and widespread ads. The piece also mentions political commentary and a probate notice dated January 16, 1930.
On January 8 1930 the undersigned was Administratrix of the estate in Appanoose County Iowa. All persons having claims against the estate must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated January 8 1930. Bessie Hoshek Administratrix Miller Everett Attorneys Albia Iowa.
Community residents and visitors share updates on family visits and arrivals including a newborn Gerald Norman Rinehart born January 7 J E Dicke and Eli Hiatt families host visits Jay Argo Argo family trips to Chariton with Billy Brown at Yokum hospital Olive Beaty Numa relatives, Russell Brown welcomes a new son with unnamed name Bess Rinehart and Best Rinehart assisting with care at home multiple calls to D F Hiner Hinor home and John McAninch family update.
Local report details a well attended event with 101 mothers and daughters seated and about 180 guests. Men served and baked cake by men. menu included mush and milk muli fan celery pickles fruit salad cake and coffee. Women praised the men for cooking and the room was set with a bouquet at each table.
Rev Zerhe attended the Ottomyn District Ministers Meeting and Epworth League Mid Year Institute last Saturday. Paul McCord and James Argo drove to Oskaloosa with Sam Argo for Sunday consultation with specialists.
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