14 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
1
A man argues there is no future as railroads and homes seem sufficient and no more to construct. A tour of towns shows abundant needs for repairs buildings and new projects. Restoring farm prices could revive business and end the prevailing gloom.
John D. Rockefeller, aged 93, issues an encouraging birthday message to Americans. He decries discouragement, cites past depressions followed by prosperity, reaffirms belief in liberty and the common good, and urges faith in God and in humanity to build a better world.
The text notes a swing back toward pro 18th Amendment sentiment after years of repeal advocacy. Editorials and news pieces increasingly favor prohibition while opponents push to reframe repeal. Booing at party conventions is cited as a catalyst stirring public opinion against suppression of dissent.
A group near Mitchellville Iowa proclaims a pledge to purchase essential farm equipment and goods while urging others to buy as able. They promise to borrow and support local sellers, viewing spending as stabilizing employment and the economy during economic stress.
A reader from Keosauqua argues against repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. He describes July 4 observations in Fairfield Ottumwa and Wildwood Park, noting orderly crowds, limited visible drinking, and his conclusion that alcohol was not in evidence in the places he visited.
Relatives and friends mourn Vern Moss who died in Waterford California. He was a Unionville High School graduate and supervised the area known as the Big Canal. His body was recovered after the canal was drained. Mrs. Moss and daughter Maud Faucet of Ottumwa traveled to California for the funeral. The extended Moss family includes parents Fred Moss sisters Ira Ogden and Greenly, brothers Hugh, Eugene, Roy Moss, and others. Interment planned in Waterford.
A Dalhart Texas Texan letter argues that repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment must weigh broader rights. It lists child welfare, sober homes, family stability, and community order against open saloons, urging careful consideration before rushing to repeal.
West Point notes show Tom Brown described as a Moravia caller Tuesday morning. Mrs. Pearl Kelsey and Mrs. Will Davis spent Monday at the Aychie Thompson home and Friday at the Lloyd Brown home. Ray Rhinehart and family visited Pearl Kelsey Sunday evening. Lloyd Brown and family visited the Versa Hough home near Albania Sunday. Zelda Easter spent the holiday with her relatives. Trene Main stayed a few days at the Lloyd Brown home.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Stacker attended the G. W. Stacker funeral in Blakesburg on Wednesday. Numerous relatives and friends visited and spent Sunday afternoon with Stacker family members in surrounding towns, including the Stocker and Paxeton households, with several trips and visits noted among Albia Moravia and Drake homes.
Edward Robinson Brompton and family and Earl Boardman visited Ed DeTar home. Bates and family of Chillicothe visited McCoy home. Clifton Boardman worked for J E Thompson. Winkleman family visited IL Winkleman home. Harris Stafford was in Ottumwa hospital last week. Maurice Lillard family Flora Lillard and Dale Smith entertained at M E Boardman home. Max McCoy and Loren Thompson visited Smith Giltner home. Leo Stafford visited friends in Chillicothe. Mrs Mary Stafford visiting G S Brillee home. Mrs V J Anderson visited Cary McCoy home. Leo Stafford works for H M Smith. Mrs Hawthorne of Farson returned home after visiting daughter Mrs EB McKay. Helping Hand club meets at Mrs Darla Gilbertthla Thursday. Leo Stafford visited G Stocker home.
Friday evening at the Ora Sufficool Clyde and Kenneth Gladfelder and families spent time with Shirley Townsend. Mary Lou Boyer stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Geo Boyer. Dorothy McDanel of Centerville visited her aunt Daphie. Mrs Bowie Whicker and son Clifford of Meadville Nebr. arrived Wednesday for a visit with Ruby McDanel and family. Walter Mesexer and family of Nebraska are visiting John McDanel’s home. Mr. McCurdy visiting his daughter.
Mrs Edna Dyphon works at Leonard Wilson home near Waukee Town. Luce and family visited T J Lies home. Coretta Cloyed stayed with cousin Mardeena Wilson last week. Rollie Carter and wife welcomed a 9 pound baby boy at Wm Underwood home Unionville. Dickie Long of Centerville visits E F Wilson home. Dorothy Davis with Cheree Dyphon. W H Little family in Davenport spent Thu night and Fri at U S Mangle home. Art Morgan and family visiting John Johnson home from Guernsey Wyoming. G Davis family at M B Tivus Sunday. F W Wrights visited relatives in Moulton. Bonnie Burton visited Dorothy Davis. A S Mangle visited Jeff Patrick home. Junior Smith and Ruth Long at Haven home Sunday. Fred Tisue of Creston at O G Davis home. Iris Wright of Mourton visiting F W Wright. Dorothy Davis spent night with Bonnie Burton then party at Harry Tison home. Cheree Dypron at Zell Wilson home Sat. Dick Morrison and daughter Dorothy at Bert Luse home Sunday. Jean and Ross Hayes with Rath Long Monday afternoon.
Letin May and Billie Luse visited the Bert Luse home while Evelyn and Billie Carter and Gerald Ise spent Monday afternoon with Dorothy Morrison. Mr and Mrs Gaylord McDanes and their children spent Sunday afternoon at the George Tones home.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and daughter Virginia attended a birthday dinner with Harold Hudgens. Mary Louise Blumenstock and Mrs Fred Rickle stayed Wednesday night with Edrie Callen. Several families visited the Robert Luse and Gallon homes. Donald Dowd honored at a bank party.
Mrs Curtis Goudy and children spent the past week with her mother Mrs Sarah Hoadley. Alex Johnson was a Moravia caller Sunday morning. Frank Fulton helped Horton Potts the past week. Relatives from Newton visited Frank Maneer home Sunday. E C Caster and family spent Sunday evening at Albert Brain home. Miss Jennie Robinson visited with sisters Mrs Gee Mrs Sarah Hoadley and brother John Robinson. Plenty of moisture in the valley due to rains last week. Andy Madison helped Alex Johnson lay this past week. Russel Darby spent Saturday afternoon with grandparents Mr and Mrs H D Darby.
In Iconium residents spent Sunday visiting many families including the McAninch Teater Teater and Hall households while several others hosted and visited friends. The annual home coming is set for August 7 with events at both churches to celebrate Iconium’s 70th founding anniversary.
Hazel College Zell Wilson and family spent Wednesday at the Eph Wilson home. Trenry Sytama and daughter Kastrena with Roy Darby were callers at the Albert Brain home Thursday evening. Willie VanDorin and family visited the parental Anderson home at Albia Sunday. Bayard Neff and family spent Sunday at the E G Sincox home. E C Caster and family were at home. Anna Brain was a business caller in Ottumwa Wednesday. Frank Maneer and family visited Friday evening at the E G Sincox home. Mr Nevins of Melrose called at the Grant Sincox home Saturday evening. Mrs Albert Brain and daughter Anna spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Henry Systma. Grant Sincox and son Ervin and Wille Van Doriy were business callers in Ottumwa Tuesday.
Pleasant Hill notes list Sunday visits to the Dennie Fenton and Jack Murphy homes. Several families including Paynburn, Miller, Callen, Fenton, Hammond, McAninch, Woodcock, and Tarbell share visits and updates. Ed Miller, Myre, Velma Jean, and Virgil William Brooke are among those mentioned.
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