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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
A Moravia column recalls a July wind storm that pruned dead limbs from trees and split residents into two camps over fear. The piece mocks sensational headlines, notes a fake cigar box label, and lampoons political conventions while recounting local antics and a torn down bandstand.
The Moravia Union asks residents to phone in or bring news items to the office to improve coverage. The plea emphasizes its unique commitment to Moravia and invites community participation through any timely notes or guest contributions.
Miss Evelyn Springer and Francia Oehler were married Saturday at the First Presbyterian church in Davenport Iowa Rev Dr Leroy M Kauffman performed the single ring ceremony Attending were Mr and Mrs W E Clausen of Davenport and Miss Verna Landherr of Sterling Ill The newlyweds will live in Moravia and plan a home after July 1 Their families and friends in Davenport Centerville Ottumwa Moravia and Moravia Oil Company circles celebrate the match
YU O Main was chosen Monday night by the Moravian public schools board to fill the unexpired term of W A Smith who resigned as member and president of the board. W W Tracy was elected president. No major business beyond elections. Main will serve until the next school election in March 1933. Mr and Mrs Keith Ryich of Des Moines are visiting his brother in Moravia.
Moravia’s board of education seeks a replacement for W A Smith amid a dry spell. ideas surface to fill the circular park plot once occupied by the bandstand with sand and a marker reading The Great Moravian Desert. Also, boxing chatter centers on Sharkey’s victory over Schmeling and prospects for a rematch.
Basil Cowell Post of Moravia led a county wide Legion meeting in Appanoose last Thursday. Despite modest turnout, attendees called it the best yet with an informal program led by Vice Commander John Garret. Speakers from Ottumwa Chariton Moulton Centerville and others shared talks for the benefit of the Legion. An Auxiliary banquet at the Methodist church followed with fried chicken sides and large slices of angel food cake and ice cream.
Local residents plan kittenball play in Moravia with Friday 6 PM meeting at the pasture north of John Horstman oil station on Route 60. Four teams will be formed, leaders chosen, and possible early play before dark. Players to bring gloves. rules differ from standard kittenball.
Carroll Smith, son of Mrs A G Smith of Washington DC formerly Moravia, graduated from George Washington University in Washington on June 15. He ranked second in a class of 168 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr and Mrs Frank Morrow and daughter of Detroit Michigan Mr Edith Farr and son of Fairfield Iowa Mrs John Hollingshead of Albia were visiting the area Saturday. they are former Moravia residents.
The new postage rates effective July 6 raise first class letter postage from 2 to 3 cents and air mail from 5 to 8 cents for the first ounce with 18 cents for each additional ounce. Cards unchanged. Parcel rates rise October 1. Foreign mail rates also increased. consult the carrier or post office for applicable rates. J. F. Albert, Postmaster.
The official two county count reveals an error in Appanoose which triggers a district convention to nominate the Republican state senator. Purley Rinker remains ahead but short of the required margin, with delegates to be chosen in Appanoose and Davis counties.
The Home Guard Society of the Mi E church met with Betty and Berna dine Bishop last Saturday afternoon. Elected for the coming year were president Jean Shirley Albert secretary Jerry Winslet and treasurer Betty Bishop. Refreshments were served by hostesses at the close of the meeting.
A historical menu note lists M. E. Friday dinner offerings including fried chicken New potatoes New peas creamed turnips buttered rolls and gravy with beverages and other dishes as part of a local meal listing.
The program for the Children’s Day exercises at United Brethren Church in Moravia is set for next Sunday evening June 20 at eight o’clock. It lists piano preludes scripture reading solo recitations duets pantomime and a cantata He Cares for Me with a large cast of named children alongside sections labeled Trees Breezes Grass Sunbeams Flowers Birds and Children by various age groups.
Mrs. O B Swaim of Unionville died Monday at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a brief illness and surgery. She was about 44, lifelong resident of Unionville area, survived by husband and several children, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral held at Unionville Methodist Church with Rev Orlando Ogden officiating. interment in Taylor Cemetery. Rudolph Beaster, recently in Monroe Louisiana, visited family here. employed by Rath Packing Co. Forrest Lagi returned home after traveling for a magazine company in the eastern states.
The city council sold the old band stand in City Park to Ulmont Main. Main had it torn down by Monday evening and hauled away the lumber. Suggestions arise to move the Moravia Public Schools rate building to center park as a community hall for meetings and rehearsals, with others proposing a flower garden in the central circular plot.
Mr and Mrs Charles A McCloud and party from York Nebr visited Moravia en route home from the Republican national convention in Chicago They reported the loss of a traveling bag in the Union office and offered a reward The elder McCloud has served Nebraska as national committeeman for 16 years and spoke of early life in Moravia and Centerville, recalling family history and local schools.
Class Nine invites all members and families to a picnic at West Nim Hollow Friday at seven. Please bring sandwiches and a covered dish. Also noted are gatherings in Knoxville and Des Moines with multiple families from Upland, Oskaloosa, Melcher, and Des Moines.
Moravia committees report strong progress on the Fourth of July celebration with a booster trip to nearby towns planned early next week. Two Moravia bands will provide five concerts, and a new public address system will help speakers reach the crowd in the square.
In Muravia a local inquiry unfolds as G W Jones catches a large Copropia moth known as The Brown Wanderer and a second moth possibly its mate attempts to enter his store. The piece notes moth mating theories and mentions a second specimen found near Brosbur Barber Shop.
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