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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
2
Moravia Union is published every Thursday by H. K. and W. T. Smith in Appanoose County Iowa. This second class mail notice relates to the post office service under the act of March 8 1879.
The piece argues that habitual criminals should be kept in prison for life, criticizing leniency for repeat offenders. It cites Herman Waley, a 24-year-old tied to the George Weyerhouser case, and quotes a Roosevelt speech to contrast past and present views on justice and the New Deal era.
A fragment suggests a legal discussion on state authority versus federal supremacy. It notes that governing rights of the states are those not assumed by the federal framework, hinting at balance of powers and constitutional interpretation. The text lacks full context but centers on the interplay of sovereignty and government authority.
The New London Journal notes President Roosevelt proposes extending federal powers to take over state functions. It argues history shows the people solve major issues, and says a new constitutional amendment must be ratified by the states to address the current concern.
Fuller and Mrs Wright visited Tess Smitha Sunday. Mrs J J Allems hosted Cecil Parcels visitors. M R McCoy and son called at Jes Smith and Geo Darby homes. Don Hays and wife visited Cecil Parcels. James Long family held a reunion near Haysville. Sam Bell visited James Longs Friday. John Morrison and wife visited J J Allems. Ads Marsh of Moravia spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Cecil Parcel. Otha DuVall called at Jeas Smiths.
Fragments describe visits and calls among the Boyer Ridge families including Gladfelders Kasters Whites and Easters. A Sunday birthday dinner honored David Gladfelder on his seventy third with many relatives present. Additional social visits list locals from Albia Evansville and nearby farms.
Blue Front Mr and Mrs Jim Moore and daughter visited Sunday at Elbert Moores. Harry Woodwards visited Sunday at the Ben Jones home. Van Longa were in Moravia Saturday evening. Jeff Patricks wore Moravia callers Saturday afternoon. Ray Lemaster were in Albis Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ben Williams were in Moravia Tuesday afternoon getting chickens from Gardner hatchery. Helen Hamilton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Enid Long. Wanda Jones went to Moravia Saturday night with Wilma Van Zante. Ray Lemaster and son Darrel attended the Farm Bureau meeting at Hilton Friday night. Mrs Lloyd Brown and children Dorthy and Duane, Mrs Cass Hamilton and Helen were Moravia call. Mrs Planty and Raymond spent Sunday at Eric Maina. Pauline Williams called on Helen Hamilton Sunday evening.
Brompton Grant Lincox and wife Ernie Easter and family called at Herman Johnson home Sunday. Geo McGilvery and family spent Sunday at Ed Robinson home. Harris Stafford of Indianola and A C Mace of Des Moines, with Mrs Mordan Paul and Miss Jene DeLong, and Lloyd Stafford and Mene, visited O Miller home. Clifton and Eva Boardman attended alumni party in Moravia Friday evening. Leo Stafford works for W J Anderson on a farm near Albia. Bonnie Io Anz born to Homer Newburn Wednesday June 4. Boardman visited Ed Kennedy Friday evening. L J Smith and wife and Wm Giltner and wife visited Lee Mr and Mrs Dillard and Mrs Sarah Cenk SORE HID. celed si at the Ed Robinson home Sunday. Ma and M A dobn Clayton and family spent Sunday evening at M E Boardman.
The program lists June screenings at King Theatre including Jeanette McDonald in Naughty Moon ETTA on June 12 and 18, Dawnlee feature Baby Face Harrington and Ladies Love Danger on June 18, William Powell and Ginger Rogers in Star of Midnight on June 16 and 17, James Dunn and Mae Robson in The Daring Young Jane on June 18, Shirley Temple in Our Little Girl on June 19 to 21, plus Silly Symphony, Brevity, Newsreels, Todd-Kelly comedy, cartoon, and two newsreels.
Ariana and Otis Davis with daughter Evelyn hosted by Ches Davis. Mrs. Kate Wilson traveled to Albia to visit relatives after winter with Warner Shaw’s family. Evaline Collina and Mrs. DeLong hosted at Blakesburg. Cary McCoy and Clella visited John Peck’s home in Blakesburg. A L Welch and wife stayed with Miss Jim Leach in Des Moines. Albert Coop family plus Pat Donahoo visited. Mr and Mrs Donahoo hosted. Wr. J. Anderson and wife visited. Memorial at Eslinger Cemetery well attended with Chaz Miller of Albia delivering the address. Henry Horn and wife visited John Fisher. Mrs. Cary McCoy and son Max dined with W. J. Anderson’s near Hilton. James Williams, working in the north, stayed with his mother Inez Williams.
District Court announces probate of the Lucy Coulson will filed May 24 1935 with final proof set for June 27 1985. Interested parties may appear to show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Howard D Evans records the notice. Shown with a comic interlude about a newlywed baby and teeth.
Five years ago notes reflect road work on highway 6 now 60 between Albia Moravia and paving Moravia Centerville. plus the 18th annual Moravia High School alumni banquet with Gael Broshar as president and others. Ten and twenty five years ago items mention kid bands Ku Klux Klan activity and a fatal conviction, with local civic projects and marriages.
Coulson Mr and Mrs Rector and son of Ottumwa, Mr and Mrs G T Foglesong of Moravia visited Pearl Walter's home on Sunday. Wm Hilton returned from Osborne Kansas after attending his father's funeral. Theo Miller and Francis, Mr and Mrs Bayard Neff Eadrie Reba Ardis and Glee Callen attended the alumni party at Moravia Friday. Several from the area attended the Wesley children's day program Sunday. Mr and Mrs J R Callen and Dale spent Sunday at the LC Callen home with Mr and Mrs Frank A O Connor and family and Mr and Mrs Guy Jones.
Ming Elsie Cahen closed a successful term of school at Farmer Friday. Ninety-one enjoyed a cooperative dinner at noon. An exhibit of sewing and manual training was judged. A ball game by the men and boys followed. A good program was presented at the school. Prizes were awarded for perfect attendance. The pupils presented Miss Callen with a friendship quilt.
Most residents in this vicinity attended a Children's Day program at Sconium Sunday evening. Community members and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hellyer, Helen, and others were seen in Centerville, De Moines, and Moravia areas. Several social calls and dinners occurred with the McCord, Tarr, Gladfelder, Nash, and Coffin families. The McCord couple plans to move to Iconium, and a birthday dinner for Dave Gladfelder occurred with his 78th year celebrated.
Russell Tubaugh and Marie Walker wed in a 1 30 Thursday ceremony. They will reside in Yakima Washington where Tubaugh is employed. Visitors and social notes list Mr and Mrs Homer King Mrs Tom Robb Bert Drake Ira Robb and others with various visits and shoppers in Ottumwa Blakesburg Albia Ottumwa and Mottavia. Lois Fisher visits grandparents Homer King this week.
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