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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
5
Moravia honors Berry Halden as republican candidate for the short term US Senate seat. The hometown paper highlights his roots, early career in journalism, and strong editorial family support while noting other towns share pride in his nomination. Endorsing editorials praise his courage, debating skills, and platform strength.
Public notice announces September 11 designated as Berry Halden Day and lists committees for Moravia Fall Festival and Farmers Institute 31st annual event. G. B. Johnson urges cooperation for a record show, notes heat and drought, recalls 1934, and promotes exhibits, Colt and Mule Show, and speakers.
Moravia High School pupils seek part or full time work placements for the 1985 86 school year. Superintendent Young notes several students may not attend school without work. Interested persons should contact Mr Young promptly as school opens August 31.
The Iconium community prepares for its annual homecoming next Sunday August 2 with Union Sunday School at 10 am children's chorus in the morning worship at 11 led by Rev G W Lawson. A noon basket dinner invites all families to bring food and table service. Afternoon sessions start at 2 pm with talks, letters from former pastors, church histories, musical numbers by quartets and duets, and orchestra accompaniment. A large crowd is anticipated.
The dedication program for Lake Wapello runs from 2:45 p m with Senator Roy E Stevens presiding. Ottumwa Municipal Band performs under Cleveland Dayton, Reverend V C Beach gives the invocation, Logan Blizzard McGregor chairs the Iowa Conservation Commission, Clyde L Herving Iowa governor, song by Roy H Kemble, Boone Point dedication by Mrs Henry Frankel, unveiling by Annisa Boone.
Word has been received that Clifford McDanel eldest son of Mr and Mrs 4 E McDanel Lodgegrass Mont died at Rochester Minnesota July 18 due to complications after influenza leading to heart trouble. He attended Moravia School and Moravia High School before moving west with his parents and is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held and burial took place at Lodgegrass Montana.
A Legion Auxiliary notice states meetings are paused until September. The item reflects a local club update and includes a nostalgic quote from Charles H. Tye of Orange City Iowa about past Mora visits and memories with the group.
Berry F. Halden of Chariton Republican nominee for the short US Senate term will be honored at an Albia courthouse yard program tonight at 8. Republicans from Lucas Appanoose Wapello Marion and nearby counties are invited. Event features music by Moravia Public School band and talks by Halden friends and several Republican candidates. Halden, Moravia native and Chariton Herald-Patriot editor, has ties across southern Iowa.
Moravia drivers face strict enforcement of the 15 miles per hour city limit speed limit. Signs warn that speeding carries a $15 minimum fine and a dust control motive. The mayor and city council pledge firm enforcement as part of a drive slow program focusing on safer, saner driving.
The Moravia Public School handbooks for 1986-87 are ready for distribution. Superintendent Young and assistants are canvassing outlying areas to deliver copies. Others may obtain a copy at the Union office or Veach Drug Store.
Sunday August 2nd a big picnic and reunion for Christian Endeavorers of the Twenty-third District at Lake Wapello or Bloomfield if rain. Registration opens at Moravis with ten cent fee to cover expenses. Activities include swimming boating fishing and social time followed by meetings, supper at 5:30 and devotional services at 7:30 with speakers including Miss Cleda Wellborn Rev Seath and Reymond Neff. District spans Van Buren Jeffe reene Wapello Davis Monroe and Appanoose. Young people invited to attend.
Lockman reunion set for Centerville Park on the second Sunday in August. Roberts reunion in Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday August 2. Class of 1935 Moravia high school reunion at Centerville City Park on Sunday August 9. Bring sandwiches and covered dish. Glee Callen, Secy.
The Stocker Locke reunion will be held at Albig City Park on Sunday, August 2. All relatives and friends are invited to attend the gathering and reconnect with family.
The 39th annual Boyer reunion is planned at the FB. A. Boyey Grove on August 18, the third Tuesday in August. The program committee asks each family to prepare one or more numbers for the afternoon program. Are you a Boyer Dee your bit. Mrs. F. E. Moffitt is secretary.
Mayor L H Beery warns residents of grave fire danger during dry period urging extreme caution after numerous grass fires threaten property. Fires from discarded matches and cigarettes on parched grass pose real risk to community.
For the second straight year Taylor township pupil Margaret Burton tops Appanoose county as honor student at the eighth grade graduation in Centerville on July 18 with a 93.4 average. Home school New Hope. Runners up: Reena Montgomery, Eldora Proctor, Warren Proctor. Additional honor students include Crystal Callen, Emily Free, Ava Moden, Ronald Ballard, Beatrice Colton, La Verne Potter, Paul Sacco, Gerald Barber, Mary Ann Furlin, Mildred Derby, Mardeena Wilson, Virginia Argo, Merrill Brockus, Betty Long, Betty Milley and Patty Taylor.
Nowels team moved into first place in the city kitenball league by beating Laws 14 to 12 on Tuesday. Earlier, Brosharten beat Easter 12 to 4, with Friday results showing Nowels over Brosharten 12 to 4 and Laws over Easter 15 to 5. next games are set for Friday and Tuesday.
The Moravia Co-Operative Marketing Association sent two loads of livestock to the St. Louis market on Tuesday, according to manager C. C. Jones.
The menu for Wednesday August 5 features Fried Chicken with gravy and sides including mashed potatoes, succotash, sliced tomatoes, buttered carrots, cold slaw, bread, butter, jelly, ice cream cake, and beverages such as tea and coffee.
Moravia to honor Berry F Halden republican nominee for the US senate during the List annual Fall Festival and Farmers Institute set for Sept 10 11 and 22 with a designated Berry Halden Day The Des Moines convention nominated Halden in a fifth ballot contest against Guy Linville and facing Democrat Guy Gillette in the general race Halden is a Moravia native son
Berry Halden, long known in Moravia, secured the nomination on the fifth ballot after a districtwide swing from delegates. Appanoose led with 30 of 31 votes, Linville nearly reached the threshold, and Halden won support as the foundation of his career in Moravia and in local newspapers. Born in 1882 in Moulton, he grew up in Moravia, worked at the Moravia Star, and built a local reputation ahead of the convention finalization.
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