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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

1

Miloravia Union newspaper notice and publication details

Moravia Iowa area paper Miloravia Union lists second class mail status at Moravia Appanoose County under act of March 3 1879 H R Smith editor and publisher published weekly subscription rates one year in advance six months three months single copy The notice provides mailing and pricing details for readers and subscribers.

Miloravia Union Moravia Appanoose County Iowa Congress H.R. Smith

Respect National Colors Absent Duty at Local Parade

In Moulton and Blakesburg, readers lament flag etiquette and public respect during a Legion Post parade. The letters urge removing hats for the flag and criticize general public apathetic behavior toward newspapers and service, contrasting with standards of respect and courtesy.

Flag Day Tribute and Flag's Birthday

Next Sunday, June 14, marks Flag Day, the birthday of the American flag. Instituted in 1915 by President Wilson, the observance urges display of Old Glory at homes and businesses. The Continental Congress once defined the flag with 13 stripes and a blue field with 13 white stars.

Wilson Continental Congress United States Union

Rural mail routes expand as parcel post grows

There are 43,000 rural routes serving about 30 million people per the rural mails superintendent. Average route length is 31 miles though many remain 24 miles. Baby chicks drive rural parcel post business. A rate increase for second and third zone parcel post shipments is possible to reduce the deficit. The 44 hour work week for postmasters and carriers starts July 1, up from 48 hours.

Air minded: daily passenger and mail air travel rise

About 1200 people ride regular air lines daily in this country with an average of 250 miles per passenger. American air lines flew 7,624,000 miles of night flying in 1930. Mail planes carry about 8 million letters every 24 hours. Despite bumps in the sky and on the earth, airmindedness grows daily.

American Air Lines

Speeders Marvest and Advertising’s Road Safety Message

About 250000 people are injured yearly in automobile crashes requiring hospital beds. The average bill is $60, totaling 16 million dollars in costs from reckless driving. The National Retail Dry Goods association president endorses newspaper ads as the best, most economical warning, arguing advertising informs neighbors and slows motorists.

National Retail Dry Goods Association

Scattersburg and area social notes from Centerville week

Centerville and surrounding towns record a flurry of visits and family events. Robbs, Adams, and Tomlin families make weekday calls and attend services while Mrs Robb visits kin in Rochester. Rosa Blumer, Josephine join relatives at Ivelan and Lockman homes amid milder health notes.

Community visits and upcoming children's program notes

Berle Beaty and others sheared sheep for Wil la McDanel on Monday. Numerous visitors including Ryman McDanel, Guy McDanel, Herbert, Paul Ritter, Mrs. Belle Whicker, Velma, and many family groups called throughout the week. Children practice for a forthcoming program. Vera Boshak has tonsil removal. several help with papering and hosting at multiple homes. numerous weekend gatherings and dinners mentioned with local families in Bloomfield area.

West Point Families Attend Various Local Visits

Mrs Pearl Kelsey visited the Thompson home Monday and helped children rehearse for the Children's Day program. Dorothy Jeanne Brown stayed with Helen Hamilton Thursday and Friday. The Rollie Browns and children visited Lloyd Brown Sunday. Zelda and Leona Kaster worked at Scott's store early in the week. Lloyd Brown and family attended a show in Albia Thursday evening. Herman Sytsma and family went to the Moravia movies Monday evening. Rollie Brown and Garnet Brown’s family visited Ray Lemaster Monday evening. Flag day observed with a June 14 celebration.

Mor‘avia Rollie Brown Garnet Brown Ray Lemaster

Social visit notes from Iconium and nearby towns

A flurry of local social calls and visits is recorded from Iconium and surrounding areas. Families including McAninehs Argo Beaty Derby and Teater coordinated visits with relatives and friends in Centerville Albia Moravia Clarinda and Mystic during last week and weekend, with several dinners and outings noted.

Regular appointment and Children’s Day at local church

Rev Zerbe conducted regular services Sunday morning followed by a large attendance at the evening Children’s Day program. Next Sunday on Flag Day special services are planned at ten o'clock inviting all. Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs Laura Whitlock on Thursday. Local residents share visits and family news with six weeks’ stay of Edna Carter in Unionville Missouri and Betty Joan Grey birth.

Zerbe Ladies’ Aid Laura Whitlock Lory Reta Williams Chariton Tom Smith Edna Carter Unionville Missouri Mia Jack Spencer Misa Veta Bates Fred Grey Grey's Betty Joan Byron Smith Ed. Anderson Mt. Pleasant Owen Smith Edwin Kellogg Creston Billy Bryan Spencer Breazelle R. ©. Humphrey Misses Ferne Frances Roberta Stewart Mary Zerbe Ansbelle Clark Claude Humphrey

Local social and church notices from Eddyville and Centerville

Mrs August Koehler and son Frederick visited Eddyville and Centerville Monday forenoon. Mrs Bertha Miller and daughters Margaret Eleanor and Inez and Mrs Wilbur Miller called on Centerville Thursday. Mr and Mrs Dave Caylor visited Lee Tadlock Sunday. George McCrory of Morayla ground feed for farmers Thursday. Mrs Mary Goffin visited W N Miller Sunday. Miss Eleanor Miller accompanied her home in the evening. E R Hiatt of Centerville was a business caller at W A Simmons Tuesday. Rev L D Eaton of Unionville preached at Miller Baptist Church Sunday. Sunday School preparing for Children Day program to be presented Sunday evening June 1dth. Several from here enjoyed the Moravia band concert Wednesday evening. Mrs Elsie Coltrain and daughters Dorothy Roberta and sons Delmar Earl Floyd and Curtis called on Moravia Saturday. Stanford Doud helped Claude Paris shear sheep last week. BRRB No 3 assistant carrier Harry Herman cannot make his usual trip due to heavy rain Friday washing out a bridge.

Nadine Lagle Moravia Tohn McAnineh Centerville Will Free Clarinda Carl Derby Leo Beaty Lloyd Beaty Berle Beaty Albia Glen Derby John McAninch Kelsey Ned Atgo Merle Howard Teater Clarence Teater Hope Hinsley Ted Teater Josephine Murphy Beulsh Dicks Car] Derby Ray Sheldon Vern l Esther Sheldon Jack Murphy J. E. Dicks Mystic John Beaty Elbert Moore Ed, Miller Frank Chadwick Georgia Pangborn Lloyd August Koehler Frederick Eddyville Bertha Miller Margaret Eleanor Inez Wilbur Miller Dave Caylor Lee Tadlock George McCrory Morayla Mary Goffin W. N. Miller Eleanor Miller E. R. Hiatt W. A. Simmons L .D. Eaton Unionville Miller Baptist Church Elsie Coltrain Dorothy Roberta Delmar Earl Floyd Curtis Stanford Doud Claude Paris BRRB Harry Herman

New Chevrolet Touring Car Won By Mrs Tressie King

Several local residents attended a meeting at Unionville Baptist Church Sunday night near Frederick Koehler's southwest area. Mrs. Tressie King is the proud owner of a new Chevrolet touring car.

Frederick Koehler Unionville Baptist Church Tressie King

Moravia concert attendees noted in Boyer Ridge area

Local residents attended a Moravia band concert Wednesday night. Shoppers from the vicinity included Mr. and Mrs. Obe Burns and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Boyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Boyer and Opal, and many others visited or hosted at HB H. Boyer, ZT H. Boyer, and related homes. Paul Burns visits B. C. Cox home near Allerton.

Moravia Vern Easter John Clark Centerville Obe Burns Lucille Leon George Boyer Ira Boyer Opal J.W. Whicker H. A. Smith Reagner Iowa Charlie Boyer

Hedge College Visits and Funeral Travel Notices

Dorothy Wilson of Wanvkee Iowa and Mr and Mrs N G Wilson spent Thursday at E F Wilsons. Mrs Malcolm Pelkington returned to Flagstaff Arizona after her father’s death. Dorothy Davis visits brother Russell in Carste. E F Wilson and granddaughter Cheree spent Sunday at Zell Wilsons.

Dorothy Wilson Wanvkee Iown N. G. Wilson E. F. Wilson Malcolm Pelkington Flagstaff Arizona Dorothy Davis Russell Carste Cheree Zell Wilson's

Neighborly News and Local Death Mourns Community

Mrs R C Wilson and children spent Sunday night at E F Wilson s. Our community is saddened by the death of W J DuVail. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. Mary D Morrissey of Albin visited Cherea Dyphon. John Johnson and family visited BE B Wilson. T J Luge and wife visited Guess Luse. G G Davis and family visited Harold Davis. Mr and Mrs Allen Boller of Nevada IA were Sunday callers at E F Wilson s. 16 inch Ball Bearing Lawn Mower offered by Gamble Stores Centerville Town. No country is wealthy enough to

R. C. Wilson E. F. Wilson W. J. DuVail Mary D. Morrissey Albin Cherea Dyphon John Johnson BE. B. Wilson T. J. Luge Guess Luse G. G. Davis Harold Davis Mrs. Allen Boller Nevada Iowa Gamble Stores Centerville Town

Highways Targeted for Specific Auto Driver Needs

Subscriptions are due as plans outline roadway building to accommodate a defined vehicle type. The notice stresses timely payment to support extending highway capacity and standards for the targeted driving group.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Respect Moulton Legion Post Moulton Tribune Blakesburg Excelsior West Speeder's Marvest T. A. Robb Versal Robb Ray Tomlin Miller West Benson Farm G. A. Adams H. Sanders LaVera Albertson Roe Adams Stella Scattersbury Wm. Tomlin Marie Wesley Chapel Austin McCarty W. T. Irelan Johnnie Whicker O. Caster L. Ward Rochester Allen Proctor Mr. Proctor Rosa Blu Willa McDanel Ryman McDanel Guy McDanel Herbert Paul Ritter Belle Whicker Velma Mra Mabel Gladfelder David Gladfelter New Luse Ace Jack Luse Clyde Gladfelder Daphne McDanel Kenneth Gladfelder Lyndon McDanel Ted Broshar Vera Boshak Ottumwa Shirley Townsend Esther Flo Hiner Mina Luse Grace Luse Bessie Boshak Vera Vernal Richmond Beverly Ewing S. Vera Daphne Lloyd McDanel Carl Boyer Willie McDanel Coy Luse Agnes Stansberry Lorena Philby Chris Bogarts Pearl Hiner Frank Ewing Glen Sufficool Kenneth Veach Lloyd McDane Trenton Gladfeldey L. C. Goode Bloomfield Tom Philby Willie Doris McKern Velma Whicker Ryman Kincade West Point Iconium Clara Masaman Des Moines Jimmy McAnineh Lois Argo Will Kelsey Boyer Ridge Hedge College Turner & Son Thrift Store N. Side Square Spurgeon BIG 13 Shoe Sale Tilton Oxfords Tilton's Shoe Store Centerville, Iowa
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