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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
1
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Newspapers in Ottumwa Bloomfield Albis and Centerville discuss a proposed big artificial lake and state park east of Unionville north of Bunch with an estimated 70000 cost. The state would cover 50000 and seek 20000 from benefiting territory led by Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Moravia’s merchants may gain little but subscriptions are hoped from local supporters.
Mrs. Guy McDanes and family with Mr and Mrs Woolsey and family of Centerville visit Jim Cline’s home. Lloyd Cline of Rockford stops by for a few days. Miss Edvie Callen returns from Moravia while J C Callen family and Hazel spend Sunday at J R Callen’s home.
From Our Exchanges Mrs Maggie Thompson reports her son George returned to Blakesburg after 33 years away in British Columbia. He left long ago and was believed dead by his mother. He plans to return there soon after visiting relatives, with a dividend news item noting local deposits and bank settlements.
G T Harn an Albis insurance man escaped serious injury when his auto was forced into a ditch on primary 34 near Georgetown Wednesday morning. A Nebraska car driven by a woman attempting to pass Harn pulled in front of him and struck the fence. The woman suffered head and hand cuts. she was treated in Melrose after both vehicles went to repairs.
Unionville community notes include visits from Della Case and May Brummel in Mitchell and other towns, plus gatherings at the Carr, Dukes, and Wood households. A car accident near town caused injuries but none serious. The death of O B Swaim in Centerville hospital mourned by locals, with family bereavements including the More family. Reverend Crawley returns home from Parsons College for vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dodge and children were Moraine callers Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Turner and children visited relatives in the vicinity over the weekend. Lois Swift stayed with her aunt Mary Rinehart as icons. Mr. and Mrs. John Moffatt and sons Roy were calling at the W. H. Steph.
Harold Stuttlebeam called on Wednesday while John Martin helped Coy Swift with farm chores. Mr and Mrs Coy Swift and their family spent Sunday visiting at the Mary Rinehart home in the area.
The new revenue measures tax consumers and producers. Consumer levies include telephones ten to sixteen cents per call, telegrams five percent, admissions ten percent, oil by pipeline four percent, and electric bills one third of monthly totals taxed in June 1932. Producers face import taxes on oil, coal, copper, lumber, and many goods, with broad rate changes across sectors. Income, corporate, inheritance, gift, and postal rates also rise, with brackets and exemptions specified for individuals, corporations, and estates.
Hiattville residents Mr and Mrs J Hiatt and daughters Margaret and Rubye visited relatives in Des Moines last Sunday. Several local families, including the Roges of Townsend Wyoming and the Powells of Unionville MA, hosted or visited kin. Many mentions of gatherings at various homes show a web of cousins and friends in Monroe county and nearby towns. Mrs Ward of Atlonia MO remains in poor health as relatives note ongoing concern.
Mrs John Johnson and Mrs Rollie Carter with Evelyn spent Thursday with Mrs C G Davis. Luge family visited G E Luse and Zell Wilson. Rollie Carter’s family joined Sunday at Win Underwood’s in Unionville. G B Luse made a Thursday Ottumwa business call. E F Wilson and Mrs Edna Dyphon plus daughter Chorne visited Clarence Dowd. Bertha Luse helped can cherries earlier in the week. McDanel family spent Sunday with M E McDanel. G B Luse visited T J Luge Monday. Dick Morrison and family called at John Anderson’s. O G Davis and family were Centerville visitors Saturday. Hollie Carter family and Dorothy Davis ended with Monday activities.
Several residents attended a circus in Moravia on Tuesday. Many locals joined gatherings at various homes, including the Gladfelders, Wilsons, and McDanels, with showers and visits noted. A death in the extended Worthington family prompted funeral attendance from Moravia residents. Numerous neighbors spent Sundays visiting and hosting, while local ads promote a tire sale in Centerville ending June 25.
Jess Smith and family spent Wednesday at Zell Wilsons. Parcela visited Don Hayes home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Everett Hosler and son Wayne of Ottumwa vacationing at J J Allem home. Ruth Johnson spent Friday afternoon with Ruth Long. Senior Smith spent Thursday at the KE F Wilson home. Cecil Parcel and children visited at Harsh James Longs. Ruth Long and daughter visited relatives in Ottumwa Sunday. Leo Smith and family called at Jess Smiths Thursday. Lester Smith visited friends near Gilman Iowa Sunday.
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