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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
3
A fragmentary column from the Milton Herald discusses light topics and reader letters, mentioning political repeal humor and social chatter. It references the 18th Amendment and Roosevelt, with a hint of community opinion and shared jokes among readers.
The Union will reach readers one day late next week. A celebration tops the evening of July 8 and all day July 4, Tuesday and Wednesday, occupying attention. Correspondents should mail items at the usual time to ensure publication.
E J Johnson in charge at Moravia State Savings Bank announced a district court order on June 28 authorizing a 20 percent dividend for depositors. About 16 045 51 will be paid on 664 717 67 in claims. Checks will be sent from Des Moines as soon as available, likely after July 1. This brings total dividends paid to 55 percent, with 25 and 10 percent earlier. Bank doors closed August 4, 1932.
Relatives report Hart Broshar died in a California hospital on Wednesday June 20 at age 47 years 3 months and 7 days. Born near Moravia March 18 1887 he lived in Chariton and Des Moines before moving to California. Survived by Myrtle Bishop wife sister Cora Broshar and brother H G Broshar. Burial and exact obituary details unavailable.
The fragment lists July dates of Reed games against Beery with Orelup and Beyey as opponents or players. Mentioned players include Baty Anderson and Mores. The men tally results or matchups across July starting July 6 and continuing through July 20 with Orelup and Reed as central names.
Announcement for Brompton School second reunion notes July 8 with a noon picnic at 12:30 and an afternoon program. Former pupils and teachers are invited. some unable to attend may send replies. An officers' meeting is planned to organize details.
Walter Simmons and Miss Ardis Callen wed with Delmar Swaine assisting. The ceremony occurred at Bungay at 2 o clock and was followed by a reception for family and guests including Mr and Mrs Weller Miner and Mrs C T Fagan. The newlyweds will be at home in Moravia after a wedding service for the brides parents.
The Wednesday menu lists fried chicken with gravy and roast pork with dressing, along with new potatoes and green beans. Cor Price Bic and Medunch will be served at the supper bar.
Mr and Mrs John Veach attend the wedding of his sister Esther Veach to Mr erg Phillips at Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverends Ed Shook and F Main officiate. the groom has been visiting in Moravia and plans to settle in Bysham, Montana.
The remains of Frank M Eastlack died in Park Rapids Minnesota June 21 arrived in Moravia for burial near his old home. He was born January 7 1870 near Albia Iowa and married Nora Johnson February 10 1902. Survived by seven children twelve grandchildren two sisters a stepbrother and many relatives. Funeral at United Brethren church Moravia on June 25 with interment in Moravia cemetery. Card of thanks from Eastlack family.
Two loads of sales material were sent Monday to support cooperative shipments. Local organizers stated the initiative aims to boost shared purchasing and distribution among member producers authorities said.
New Mora via Telephone Co. directories were completed at the Union office and will be distributed to town patrons by July 1. Rural patrons are asked to call the telephone office to obtain a copy of the directory.
County conventions of both the Democrat and Republican parties will be held in Centerville on Saturday, June 30. Democrats nominate two county officers for 1836 term, while Republicans seek four county offices with no June Primary nominations yet for auditor, sheriff, recorder, or board member 1835 term. Delegates from Taylor township include Republicans Theo Miller and others and Democrats F. P. Hawk and peers. G. B. Johnson seeks a Republican board member seat for 1835 term and is supported by the local delegation.
Clyman of Madison Wisconsin marries Chamberlain of Seattle Washington in a June ceremony at St Marks Episcopal Church Seattle. The bride Miss Clyman taught in Unionville Iowa and Alaska before moving to Seattle. The groom Mr Chamberlain taught music in Fairbanks and directs bands in Clarkston Washington and will teach in Seattle after the honeymoon. They plan to be at home in Clarkston after September 1.
Mr and Mrs W T Van Dorin hosted a birthday dinner last Saturday June 23. The event ended with a birthday cake as visitors dropped in including Freddie McKern Van Dorin at noon and afternoon callers Mrs Jo Jones and daughter Mrs Clelle Free from the Enon neighborhood.
Church notices list a community dinner on Wednesday July 4th. The menu includes mashed potatoes green beans corn beet pickles cabbage salad with butter sally fish peaches and coffee.
Rev. O. M. Morgan of Albia will speak Wednesday as Moravia lines up a July 3 evening program and full July 4 celebration. Anticipated crowds run into the thousands if weather cooperates. The Moravia Public School Band will provide four concerts during the festivities.
An all officers and committee members meeting is set for Thursday June 28 at 8 pm in the Community Building to finalize plans. The event will feature musical numbers novel acts and races after the run with I L Smith of Albia providing a loudspeaker system to broadcast performances and speeches. A tentative two day program includes Bam concert Free moving pictures Bang concert Address by Rev O Mr Morgan of Albia and various entertainments with amplifiers and platform acts.
In Wapello Iowa on June 3 Mrs Arthur Hinderman hosted a luncheon and shower for Miss Elizabeth Grace Jones of Crawfordsville. Guests included family from Cotter and Washington and two unable to attend were Myrtle Brwin and Marion Covey. The wedding to Walden T. Smith of Moravia is set for June 28.
An item from Moravia notes that Haugen Veach announcementa have been received and reference Dr. Claude Petra. The brief mentions Veach of Moravia in relation to the communication and the Greed Voky Ne O. io context.
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