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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
3
Moravia Union publishes weekly on Thursdays under publishers HK and W. T. Smith. This entry notes second class mail status at Moravia post office in Appanoose County, Iowa, under the 1878 act.
The piece argues adults still seek their own way mirroring children and notes local friction when community projects like July Fourth events or festivals arise. It says differences of opinion exist, but majority-supported plans should gain broad backing to balance benefits for all residents.
The speaker urges an end to petty bickering over trifles and advocates active cooperation. Cooperation means not only funding but also hands on work, even if it invites criticism from those who oppose worthwhile efforts.
The piece urges local readers to honor July Fourth beyond gift buying and festivities. It recalls the birth of the United States, the sacrifices of those who shed colonial ties, and asks citizens to renew commitment to the rights and duties of citizenship beyond holiday pleasures.
Clyde and Kenneth Gladfelder and families spent Friday evening at the Trenton Gladfelder home. Alex Main and family spent Sunday at the Ryman McDanel home, Mr. and Mrs. Lige McDanel spent Sunday at Cytil McDanels. Geraldine Matherly of Udell and Purley Dixon of Exline visited their uncle George Gillis last week. Carl Tomlin and family spent Sunday at the J. P. Foster home.
The Sunday School group at the Christian church hosts a picnic in the basement with about 45 attendees including Rev Lawton and family from Albia. Flagging activities include Scout Circus at Centerville, visits by relatives, and multiple calls to and from neighbors across Centerville, Des Moines and Alicia during the week.
The Moravia Union recalls a bank closure by state examiners at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Moravia on July 1 1986 and upcoming July Fourth plans. It also lists marriages and speaking engagements and summarizes older items from 1926 1910 and 1910 era race attendance by local residents.
Main Station Mrs Hannah Gladfelder and daughter joined Mrs Mina Luse and Velma Luse for Friday visits. Doris Luse stayed with Halien Tisue and Shirley Townsend families. Pearlie Boyer and Lyndon McDanel groups shared ice cream. Nearby gatherings included Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder at Kenneth Gladfelder home. many men worked in fields. The Kincade and Morrison families plus Beasie Boshak hosted events at G C Kuster home. Visiting relatives at John McDanel home and C Hiner family weeklong, with Myra Steele and daughter at Bert McKern then Guss Tisue for family dinner.
Albia cinema lineup lists THE NIT WITS July 3 4 with B W Wheeler and Woolsey July 6 features War ner Oland in CHARLIE CHAN OF EGYPT Buck Jones in BORDER BRIGANDS July 7 8 James Cagney in G MEN July 7 8 and Mickey Mouse in color July 9 Edward Everett Horton in $10.00 RAISE.
Ven Iowa residents visit relatives and neighbors during the week. M and Sunday School group held a Children\u2019s Day program in Ash Grove with a good crowd. Several residents travelled to Kirkeville Mo on business. Rosamary Rouch visited Centerville and Troy Kansas relatives. Diners and calls linked to Wilsons, Dukes, Allender, Gates, Arnold, Koehler, Keegan, Brooke, McDonald, and others in Ottumwa and Kellogg areas.
Local residents report a busy weekend with visits across several households including the Hoadleys, Todds, Millers, and Robinsons. Amos Robinson remains seriously ill while community events featured Bible School attendance, Helping Hand quilting, and gifts for a sick neighbor. Church and Sunday School remain central as plans for Moravia July Fourth are announced.
Urbana and surrounding areas report farmers busy plowing corn as small grain fields redden for harvest. Social rounds include Moravia visits by Little Miss Wilma Boardman and Mabel Peck in Bilakes urge, while families from Hopewell Mt Zion and Prairie attend gatherings. Local church auxiliary and mid summer festival events draw residents, with several showers noted and neighbors visiting the Robinson home for tea and cake.
Blue Front Mr and Mrs Ben Allem and family were Centerville callers Sunday. Kim Moore and grandson visited the Elbert Moore home Sunday. Ban Jones and Casa Hamilton with Pauline Williams were in Albia Saturday. Vernice Long plows for Ray Long. Enid Jack Long and Helen Hamilton take clarinet lessons with Mr Betterly in Moravia. Marve Lockman spent Sunday at Fred Hammonds. Cass Hamilton and Ben Jones fixed fences all week.
Brompton Homer Newburn and family visited palin at the E. F. Milwond and Otis Stafford were in Moravia. E. F. Boardman and daughter spent Tuesday evening at the John Clayton home. Herman Johnson and family visited the Grant Lincox home. Kenneth remained for a longer visit. W. J. Anderson and wife called on Cary McCoy and Max Sun. A miscellaneous shower was given for Mr and Mrs Ray Hopkins of Bloomfield at the M. E. Boardman home Wednesday evening. Seventy were present. gifts were exchanged. tea, cream and cake were served. Mrs. M. E. Boardman called on
A fragment notes a local conversation asking residents if they will spend the Fourth of July holiday at home or away. The brief hints at communal interest and plans without detailing events or participants.
Eva Elgin and others call on Elbert Moore Monday morning. Families visit Fri night to see new niece at Ted Tester’s. Gray Penfield and Jack put up hay Saturday. Knoxv ille visitors at Robert Benge home. Des Moines family visiting Frank Tarbell. Mildred and Bille Moore visit Jean Hammond Saturday. Grover Lathrop retires to Cleveland after week with his mother J. H. Lathrop.
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