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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
1
The writer laments excessive coddling of young toughs and bootleggers, recalling San Francisco’s vigilante era where hangings occurred without trials to restore order. Three men recently shot a protestor over police clashes and remain on bond, highlighting concerns about lenient release fueling repeated criminal acts.
The real offense of the road hog is that he forces others to risk life and limb. He obstructs the vision of drivers behind him and makes them drive at his speed or risk a head on collision in passing him. Every man who drives a car helps pay for the highways. Every motorist is entitled to use them safely. Why deprive any man of his right? Don’t be a road hog.
The newspaper notes about 7 million hunters obtained licenses nationally last year, with many hunting without licenses and others forgetting the required forms. It also mentions that only a few states require fishing licenses and calls for further licensing estimates.
A Moravia resident declares a at home staycation this summer to clear the vacation problem. He jokes a debt holiday is for work, not leisure, as Spain had voted for a republic and experts estimate fishermen at large in the country.
Sunday gatherings featured visits among Wilson Darby Maneer and Anderson families with ice cream as the highlight. Albia callers and shoppers were reported, along with band concert attendance at Moravis and various visits to relatives and neighbors throughout the week.
Hiattsville residents report visits by Aunt Nan Meadows and Mrs Elsie Martin. Many trips to Cedar Falls Jerome and Des Moines are noted along with gatherings at Bayard Neff and Neff family homes. A large Sunday School class at Hiatt home and Bernard Neff birthday celebration are highlighted with family and neighbor turnout.
Mrs George Hoyer and family and friends visited Kenneth Gladfelder and James Easter homes on Tuesday. Various Moravia residents called on Obe Burns, with band concert attendance noted. Friday and Thursday outings include Burns, Boyer, Hough, and Easter households, plus Centerville calls by Miss Gertia Boyer and Clyde Hough.
A busy social week in Unionville and nearby communities features visits from Genevieve Wilson of Washington DC to her relatives, family gatherings at the Bair and Brain homes, and multiple dinners and parties. Locals attend birthdays, church group swims, and a weekend golf outing with several named residents and out-of-town connections.
Flora DeHaan spent days at Henry Sytsama home. Willie Van Dorin and family visited the Anderson home in Albia on Sunday. Bonita Lugle of Moravia stayed with Katrena Sytsma Friday and Saturday. Pat Fisher of Albia visited her sister Mia Hol Johnson and Everett Anderson and family. E G Lincox and family visited Sunday at Andy Madinson home. Zell Wilson and family called at the Henry Sytema home Sunday afternoon.
An advertising note asserts poor sleep stems from gas in the upper and lower bowels and promotes Adlerika as a German remedy that cleanses poisons causing gas. It urges readers to buy at Smith Drug Store, promising relief by tomorrow.
Theda Tarbell and Mildred Moore visit. numerous calls and gatherings occur at the homes of George Hammond, J L Murphy, Clara Massman, and other local families. Des Moines visitors and harvest helpers appear in multiple entries, with relatives and friends sharing afternoons and weekends in Pleasant Hill.
Moravia residents gathered Saturday evening as COULSON hosted at the U.8. Hiatt home. The vicinity was represented at events with families visiting Jim Cline and Luse households. Glee Callen attended a Thursday picnic at Cheree Dyprien’s home. Gerald Luse and family joined Gus Luse and others Sunday. Herbert McDanel spent the week involved in local visits.
Mt Pleasant residents report Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Jess Funkhouser and Mr and Mrs Tom McCrory with family and Mrs Roe McGrory. Chas Foster spent Sunday at the W A Brown home. Howard Besco visited the Fisher home near Blakesburg. Zell Callen of Moravia visited his parents J E Callen. E C Delong called on James Spencer. Everett Gillaspie and Harry Robinson were visitors at H H Brown. A Moravia band concert and fireworks were held Saturday night.
Home folks in Centerville hosted and visited as Mrs. C. S. Callen and Miss Elsie dropped by Mordvia Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt attended a Pearl Hiatt hosted party Thursday night. J. R. Callen with Ardis Dale and Alvin Printy were Thursday afternoon visitors at the Harry Van Antwerp home.
Mrs Minnie Stocker and son Bobby t and daughter Helen Lou enlers at the Milton Stocker home Monday. Willard Swasick made a business trip to Albia Tuesday forenoon. Marjorie Drake ill but improving. Ronald Mildred and Carolyn Swasick visited Tuesday afternoon. Roe Rhee visited Bert Drake Friday evening. Sarah Drake called on Minnie Stocker Thursday. Elvin Stocker family visited Clarence Trelan Sunday. Lloyd Swasick aiding harvest at Walter Swasick home. Residents attended fireworks at Moravia Saturday night.
Calico preservation efforts showcased as a paint sale at Gamble Store in Centerville Iowa offers a money saving option. Open until 8 p m Saturday with a 10 p m closing time.
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