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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
2
Moravia Union published weekly by H. K. and W. T. Smith Appanoose County Iowa as second class mail under the 1879 act. The Moravia paper appears every Thursday from the local post office.
A bizarre ad invites a boy to roam the country learning banditry with many partners, promising a thrilling life and the vacancy for Public Enemy No. 1. The text urges starting with craps and taking the easiest path, with no references required, while a flood of local notices and social visits follow in Centerville and Iconium.
Sunday after church filled with visits as families gathered at Geo Scott home and others. Funeral services for James Kinman were held at Wesley Chapel with Rev Van Dalen, noting his 66 years and long church membership.
Douglas Salem and Mrs John Gordy called on Udell households Monday morning. Pauline Caylor of Centerville visited her uncle Dell Wilson and family this week. Benny Glasgow and son Duane stayed in Udell from Tuesday to Friday morning at Denny Fenton’s home. Betty Porter visited her sister Mrs Lazelle Strunk near Unionville Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ross Starks and daughters and Mrs Ida Davis spent Sunday at H C Staley’s in Cincinnati. Salem Ladies Aid met with Mrs Harold Spring last Thursday. quilt work and plans for three comer gatherings discussed. refreshments served. Mary Catherine Lowe of Centerville spent the past week with aunt Mrs Doag White. Powell and Lawrence of Odell were callers this afternoon. delicious refreshments of ice cream and cake.
The PROGRAM for King Theatre lists July 17 18 and 19 with Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas and two newsreels featuring a Silly Symphony in color. July 20 features Geo O'Brien in Hard Rock Harrigan and Fay Wray in Woman in the Dark.
Marilyn was praised as a lovely hostess while a group of young folks attended the gathering. Attendees included Doris Burton Betty Wilson Marie Clayworth Margie Gordon Arline and Dale Fenton Margaret and Alvin Spring Cleo Walker Joe Wilson Arlie Stevens Caroline White Mary Catherine Lowe and Miss Mildred Criddle the teacher. Mr and Mrs John Gordy visited with their daughter Mary. Rosa Knight and Benny Knight Theodore and Dee Glasgow visited from Udell with Harvey Stevens. Glenn Gordy and son John Robert of south of Unionville visited the Gordy home. They reported Mrs Gordy’s father Robin Campbell ill after an operation in Iowa City and not yet home.
Hazel College and local families spent a Sunday afternoon and evening visiting relatives and friends across Louilla. Kenneth Johnson returned home after weeks at the Grant Sincox residence as other households hosted guests and calls at the Herman Johnson and Jimmis Van Dorin homes.
Local notices recount Monday night visits by White Dove Virginia Ruth Gibbons to Amy Callen and various callers at the Fred Callen home. Families from Grand Island Ashby and Moravia share evenings with the DuValls and Blumers during harvest season.
Franklin Mr and Mrs Ropcoe Argo were ill at home in Iconium Thursday eve Tom Conley called at the John Moffatt home Wednesday forendon line of Eseries was a caller in this vicinity Monday Mr and Mrs John Moffatt and bla Wednesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Everett Stanaber FY and now Dewayne spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives at Moulton John Moffatt cut wheat for Tom Contey last week Mr and Mr Axt Ekwall aod
Sunday visits and cordial gatherings across families in Ottumwa Albia and Iconium. Doyle Stansberry, Mr and Mrs Earl Swift, Thelma and Carolyn Ann joined at Herbert Dodge and Swift homes. Relatives celebrated Jake Firkins and Fred Duckett birthdays.
Kinser Valley residents record visits and daily tasks at the Darby and related households. Activities include Mrs Inez Williams hosting Tuesday night, meals with M M Darby, hay work with Curtis Robinson and Russell Darby, corn and hog contract measurements by Roy and Donald Darby, and Evelyn Goudy visiting kin in Ottumwa. The G R Darby family hosted dinner with Hoadley relations, Donald Darby changing work locations, and county official visits by Ethel Roberts and Albia Junior College dean Mr Chambers.
A series of small notices from Moravia and nearby communities recount visits, travels, and family events. Henry Sytema and wife accompanied by others visited Moravia on Wednesday evening while Urbana and Lincoln residents spend time with relatives. Several locals, including Andy Madison, Ruby Christner, and George Shaw, are noted for visits, dinners, and travels. Masonic lodge held Past Master’s night with a third degree in Moravia. Mrs. Hoadley recovers from a broken hip with assistance from her daughter, and Amos Robinson’s funeral in Moulton drew local attendance. Maurice and Mary Roberts host visitors as a solemn mood spread after news of Mrs. Roberts’s illness. Ephraim Roberts died February 6, 1945.
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