09 Jun 1932
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
Moravia Appanoose County Iowa notes entry as second class mail matter under federal act of 1879. HH K and W Z Smith publish weekly on Thursdays with subscription rates of 1 year in advance 1.50 and six months terms.
The piece notes that the primary elections have concluded but many races lacked a 35 percent threshold, leaving nominations to county or state conventions. It supports Al Smith's idea to move nominating conventions closer to the general election and questions prolonging campaigns across months.
A reader contemplates how a newspaper offers instant access to information unlike a live radio broadcast. The article compares checking the last paragraph of a newspaper report with recalling a speaker’s opening remarks and asserts newspapers provide immediate, unfettered access to current events.
A Courier in Orosi California argues radios serve as entertainment and advertising media but warn information fades quickly. The piece extols newspapers as lasting records readers can refer to anytime, highlighting the newspaper’s duty to provide steady news access and preservation for citizens.
Mr and Mrs George Clough of Madison Wisconsin visited this week with her parents Mr and Mrs H D Darby. George Darby and sons called in Albia Monday with M M Darby and son. Curtis Goudy and family spent the weekend at Mrs Sarah Hoadley home. They attended Decoration Day services at Eslinger cemetery Sunday. Willie VanDorin and family visited relatives in Moravia Sunday eve. Several from the Valley drove to Hilton to vote Monday. E F Wilson and Fern Wright helped Zell Wilson sow soybeans Monday. Donald Darby attended the plumni banquet at Moravia High School Friday. R C Wilson and family had Sunday dinner at Zell Wilson home and went to Eslinger cemetery for Sunday PM services. Mrs Francis Sutton and children visited sister Mrs Alex Johnson a few days last week. Nice rain last week. crops are doing well as farmers work from dawn to dusk.
From Our Exchanges: Patrick Ferrin, 97, Lovilia’s oldest resident and last Civil War veteran, died Friday at home. Also reports: only one city carrier in Moulton during June due to postal deficits. Davis County farmer Bert Kirk notes a cow with three calves. justice case in Centerville ends with a $10 award and supper. Marion Overterturf, 78, a lifelong blacksmith in Davis County, reflects a busy career. Mystic Chamber of Commerce notes brighter prospects for a new Mystic bank with state banking officials aiding facility expansion.
Fuller and Wrights spent last Wednesday at Jess Smith s. Ruth Long visited Ruth Johnson Friday afternoon. Mrs Cecil Parcet called on Mrs Win Kaster Sunday. Jess Smith and Mrs J J Allem visited Albia Monday. James Long and family shopped in Albia Saturday. Everett Mosler and son Wayne of Ottumwa visited Ullem home Sunday. Leo Smith and family from Agency visited Joss Smith Sunday evening.
An old advertisement promotes a 25 cent bladder remedy named Buckets containing buchu and juniper oil. It claims to cleanse the bladder, relieve irritation and nocturnal urination within four days, with a money-back guarantee and local availability at Smith & Veach Drug Store.
Moravia Iowa holds regular June meeting with officers present. Bills approved for park mowing utilities street and cemetery work and fire department maintenance. Bonds for cigarette sales licenses accepted and park seating lumber rent authorized. Treasurer reports balances by fund. next meeting set for July 1 1932.
Unionville notes list Miss Helen Oberlin and classmates leaving for Parsons summer school in Fairfield, Ruby Iverson for Iowa State Teachers College, numerous locals visiting relatives in Centerville, Moravia, and Albia, and extended family gatherings. The community mourns Ruby Boyer at 49 after a brief illness. Clifford Boyer returns from college as family gathers to mourn. A district conference and various local outings including a Moravia show and a band concert in Moravia are reported.
A Centerville vicinity brings news from a primary election turnout to social calls. Families including the Callens and Luses share Sunday and Monday visits, alumni banquet attendance in Moravia, and local housekeeping tasks such as paper hanging and home visits by the Hiatt and Gardner households.
Probate No. B28 concerns real estate sale. Local residents and visitors are listed in social and calling notices across Ottumwa Moravia Albia with names including Ledra Smith Eva Boardman Maurice Lillard Dala Smith and Claude Hatfield. Several families including Robinson Boardman and Fisher are noted visiting and shopping in Albia Moravia and nearby towns during the past week.
O E Main administrator of N J Main deceased seeks court order to sell described land in Appanoose County for debt payment. Hearing scheduled for June 20 1092 at 9:00 am in Centerville Court House. Attorney Hugh G Guernsey urges appearance to show cause. Gamble’s June specials note appears as ad copy.
Franklin visitors Dr. Glen Turner Mrs. Anna Swift and their hosts assembled at the Butler Raney residence on Sunday afternoon. Nearby Albig seen Coy Swift and daughters Lois and Lucille with grandson Dwight Rua nell s during Saturday afternoon calls. Mrs Earl Swift and Thelma picked strawberries at the Dicks home Friday. John Moffatt and family attended.
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