16 Jun 1932
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
Ploravia Union Moravia Iowa published weekly by H K and W T Smith. Subscription rates listed for one year six months three months and single copy in advance. Neat period newspaper notice reflects class mail matter designation and publishing details.
At the Fourth of July meeting last Thursday in Moravia city hall residents expressed strong eagerness to sponsor this year’s event. Despite long hours, organizers resolved to outdo past celebrations and keep Moravia on the map as having the best Fourth in the region.
The piece argues for sympathy toward New Jersey police amid criticism of their Lindbergh case handling. It contends Violet Sharpe’s evasive replies during questioning harmed her, though she was likely innocent, and suggests a straightforward statement early could have shifted investigative focus.
The president of the Advertising Federation of America is trusted to know the facts and figures from a study of the advertising industry. The article notes the leader’s grasp of data and the implications for trade practices and future directions.
A Louisville Courier Journal summary notes 1915 era firms split into two groups. Sixty firms raised advertising by 46 percent year over year and grew to be major American players with assets quadrupled and profits triple. The other sixty cut back when times were hard, many losing position or closing. Three historic cases, James Pyle's Pear Line, S. Faench's Oil, and Sappho, illustrate the trend as advertising cuts led to product decline or disappearance.
Scatteredburg notes Friday visits as Mr and Mrs Steve Gilland stay with parent Mart Gilland while Wess and Mart Gill land struggle with health. Mrs Lawrence Ward visited the W T Ireland home and the Boyer family with Mai and Gertie visited Carl Tomlin. Carl Tomlin and baby picked cherries at J Foster’s and Ray Tomolin helped Earl West wilt faint work.
Mt Pleasant area notes a sequence of visitors and callers. Ruth Woodcock and Naondl Woodcock from Albin vacation with grandparents A F Woodcock. Edi Delong called Moravia. Van Lemaster visited J E Callen. Ray Woodcock ill past week. Qlah Brown visited Harry Robinson. Orin Callen called with her mother Stella Brown. Charles Brown visited W A Brown. Ralph Woodcock of Albia visited parents. Homer Brown called in Albia. Roe McCrory and daughters shopped in Moravia. Wi A Brown visited Moravia. Doris and Lara Mae Besca stayed with EB C Delong grandparents.
Claud McKim and sons David Ernest and Doyl Harris reside on the late Mrs Mary Herman farm. The Tenants express appreciation for cordiality and a bounteous dinner was enjoyed by all. Dennie Fenton’s home hosts a Sunday gathering with L I Priebe family and Donald and Doris visiting Elbert Moore. George Hammond and Velma Dean spent Sunday with Jack Murphy’s family.
Mrs Andrew Systma of Albin visited Henry Systma's home Thursday. Donald Darby attended church in Moravia Sunday morning. E G Sincox and family visited Jimmie VanDorin's home Sunday. Henry Systma and family visited Robert Jennings. Herman Dolingen and family visited Grant Lincox's home. Mr and Mrs Pat Fisher of Albin joined Ed Johnson's home Sunday. Willie VanDorin family visited Jep Lockman's. Arthur and Herbert Lewis of Des Moines spent the weekend with Lawrence Johnson. Sunday evening at Zell Wilson.
Pleasant Hill area families and friends gather for a sequence of Sunday and weekday visits. Names mentioned include Dolph Tarbell, Mrs Mille Chadwick, Chas Hammond, Halle and Donald, Randall Moore, Dick Holman and Oska Joes, C J Tarbell, Beryl Brown, Leroy, Cap Dicks straw berry picking, Fern Penfield, Lingeed Oil, Elbert Moore and children, Apron 10c, Gamble St area, Clarence Tenter, Florine Tarbell, Opal Fenton, Ed Miller, Howard Fenton, Verna McAninch and sons, Will Kelsey home, and Frank Chadwick.
The Seymour Herald is sold to Edwin W. Dean of Runnells Iowa with possession July 1. Dean, a former Ames Tribune city editor, will run the paper and be introduced to Seymour's business community during the first week of July. The purchase aims for fair impartial local coverage.
A Yakima Herald critique of bonus marchers contrasts veterans with nonservice followers and warns against feeding or transporting them. The Unionville column then details weekend visits, church events, and family news including tours by Mrs. Bellamy, hospital updates, and multiple community gatherings with extensive local names and places.
Local residents attend Children’s Day events at Wesley Chapel as families from Centerville Julesburg and Monroe County visit. Neighbors share news of extended visits and church services while noting service disruptions.
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