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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
3
Readers recall John Dillinger as Public Enemy No 1 after his death amid gangland betrayals and wartime intrigue. The piece notes secrecy around his movements and bitterness toward his betrayer, with mixed public reactions across the Midwest.
Handbooks for Moravia Public Schools 1984 85 will be completed by the job department and ready for distribution by Saturday evening. Copies available at the secretary Chester Broghar Smith Veach drug store the Union office or from Superintendent William H Young.
Clifford M. Hardie of Springhill Iowa accepts instructor post in Moravia High School's Smith Hughes Vocational Agriculture department. He holds a State College science degree in Agriculture and brings farming and teaching experience. The community survey aims to map local farming to plan future 4 H and Farmers of America activities for interested students.
Fragmented report notes the death of Mrs Glada Hazard at Tama with unclear context. The text mentions Mrs Forest Wakefield visiting Bloomfield and a digressive line about divorce habits and a Democratic convention, but details are garbled and no clear facts emerge.
Moravia High School to establish a federally approved George Ellzey Homemaking department next year with three rooms a kitchen sewing room and model dining room. The program aims to teach nutrition meal planning clothing construction time and money management and child care while involving practical home projects under instructor supervision. Doris Schneider will lead the new department and an evening program for adults is planned.
Mrs Margaret Glath died at four o clock Thursday evening in Knoxville. The message from Knox indicates the death occurred there and funeral arrangements will be announced. Mrs Jas Wright received telegraphic notice regarding the event.
The menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy Harvard beats bread rolls jelly tea and baked apple dumplings for Friday dinner at M. E. B. Notable items include fried chicken mashed potatoes and dessert options among standard cafe offerings.
A sun baked tale from Gideon place describes a hen setting on eggs that hatched after she left the nest. Heat prompted the eggs to hatch without the hen’s direct incubation, leaving a small flock to greet sun warmed arrivals.
Mary L Maiken nee Meiken died early Saturday at her granddaughter’s home in Albia following a long illness. Born July 18 1848 near Green Castle Indiana she moved with family to Appanoose County then Iconium before relocating to Albia in 1933. She married Bartley A Maiken April 10 1870 and had one child May who died in 1904. Funeral held at Iconium with Rev J W Zerbe. burial in Iconium cemetery. The family thanks friends for acts of kindness.
Moravia and surrounding area endure an extended heat wave with eleven straight days over 100 degrees and a decade above a hundred this month. Crops suffer as corn wilts and pastures dry. water shortages grow with no official Moravia thermometer, readings sourced from Centerville. Officials hope for a cooldown and potential showers to ease drought conditions.
Miss Mae McDanel and Le Verne Davis united in marriage on Saturday July 14 1984 at the M E parsonage Phoenix Arizona with Rev W L officiating. The bride wore pink with navy accessories and the couple hosted a three course dinner at the Grand Cafe before moving to their new home.
Congressman Loyd Thurston of the Fifth District telegraphed to Chester Davis and Harry Hopkins urging immediate drought relief. He reported virtually no hay or small grain and barren pastures in the southern Iowa districts, with corn crops largely destroyed and little feed for stock or dairy cattle. He asked to meet district representatives in Ottumwa to submit facts and to map out a relief plan, stressing prompt action.
Reed's team moved into a semi lead in the local league behind Paul Underwood as they won two games. They defeated Orelup 12 to 1 on Thursday and Beery's 11 to 1 on Monday. Wakefield homered for Reed in the fifth inning after a four inning pitcher’s battle.
Community members plan fundraising to buy balls and bats for kittenbell games. Respondents invite a spectator to assist and encourage weekly Thursday gatherings. Reed team posted mixed results last week with Beery and Reed splitting games. upcoming matchups listed including Reed versus Orelup and Beery versus Reed across July and August.
Mrs J H Schreiner hosts a pre nuptial shower Wednesday afternoon for Miss Ruth Crawley, honoring her upcoming marriage to Fred Hammond planned for August.
A church dinner is set for Wednesday August 1 at the Christian Church. Menu includes mashed potatoes green beans sliced tomatoes cottage cheese beet pickles bread butter jelly pie ice tea with the bride and many friends expected at 1702 Piccadilly Phoenix Arizona.
Appanoose and Monroe counties join 22 southern Iowa counties in a push to include the region in the primary drought area. If approved, farmers gain more liberal drought feed loans and eligibility to sell cattle to the government under the AAA program plus possible cattle buying support.
Mrs Lucy Wooster of Erie Kan along with daughters and relatives from Bartlesville Alba and Mynton attend a social at Frank Wilson home in Moravia. Ice cream and cake were served. Family members listed include Cyrus Hall Gail Hinton Lowell Harris Raymond Chority DeLoss Dhority Barbara Horner Hiatt C C Smith Allen BolSinn en ong eons Frank M Wilson James Nathan Joby Allen.
We sincerely thank all who offered sympathy and support for husband and father Ben Kashar. Grateful for the flowers from Mrs. Anna Kester and family and all who shared kindness during this time.
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