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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
Moravia Appa noose County Iowa newspaper notice states second class mail matter under the 1879 act. Published every Thursday by H K and W T Smith publishers.
A local Eddyville Tribune column rails against residents who offer unsolicited advice yet refuse to contribute. The piece mocks those who disdain community projects while quick to critique any enterprise, highlighting a culture of passive criticism.
A Milton Herald report notes the Republican convention offered no public plan to revive closed banks or aid struggling lenders. Instead a beer parade showcased rising support for liquor, while many citizens worry about livelihoods and the national mood toward bootlegging.
The Brighton Enterprise argues prohibition must be enforced, not repealed. It warns against bowing to gangsters, questions whether repeal would curb crime, and urges old fashioned educational propaganda to highlight liquor harms and strengthen enforcement over repeal.
Sharkey took championship honors after a 15 round sparring style match with Schmeling last night. Sharkey was struck in the eye twice or thrice causing a partial eclipse of the eye, yet no major damage. About 70 thousand spectators paid around four hundred thousand dollars for the event amid claims of ring racket issues.
The piece warns that future flappers with courage similar to Amelia Earhart could target prize fighters in the brass circle, turning boxing into a dangerous spectacle. It questions the sport’s future danger in New London Journal and stresses concern over escalating bravado.
From Our Exchanges reports two magazine salesmen in Chariton tried selling to a homeowner. The woman, mute then pointing to her ribs and ears, signaled no. The salesmen shouted and she answered with a simple yes to a proverb about the weather, prompting nearby chuckles.
Wabash lieutenant W. W. Matkins and Sheriff Roscoe Wales aided in catching Ed Davis and Harry Spain, who pled guilty to breaking into freight cars over the past month, recovering merchandise and ending a theft spree.
Fred Green, a Seymour city carrier, reports a five foot blue racer snake wrapped around his bicycle wheel along his mail route near the McCafferty home. The snake was killed after an attempted attack on Green. Corydon plans Saling Day Tuesday June 28 to honor George Saling Jr the world champion hurdler and Olympic team member with a banquet and send-off as he heads to Pasadena and the Pacific Coast for new athletic worlds to conquer.
Notice to owners and occupants in Moravia Iowa to cut weeds and noxious growth along streets on their property including parks and alleys. If ignored, the Street commissioner will perform the work and the cost will be assessed to the property and certified to the County Auditor for tax collection. Attested by City Clerk A G Broshar.
R D Williams and family of Albio spent Wednesday evening at the Ed Johnson home. Mandana Jennings stayed Saturday at the Henry Systma home. Roy Darby called on business in Centerville Saturday. E G Lincox and family and Willie VanDorin and family visited the Bayard Neff home Sunday. Katrena Systmp spent Friday evening in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Grant Lincox and E G Bincox and son Clair and Geo Darby shopped in Albia Saturday. Vacation specials at Instant-Lite Camp Store include seat covers at 2.79 and 4-piece fishing rod at 1.19. Golf balls 28 cents at Gamble Stores Centerville.
The church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. and Divine Worship with Communion at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 8 p.m. Bible Study Thursday at 8 p.m. All Day Ladies Aid Wednesday July 6 includes a public noon dinner. Minister Robert Seath invites those without a church home to worship.
The United Brethren Church announces Bible School at 9:46 morning worship at 11 with Junior Church and Otterbein Guild at 11 and Christian Endeavor at 7 led by Harold Hawk. A rain related postponement moves the Children's Day program to Sunday evening at 8. Rehearsal for all children is Friday at 2 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday in the church basement. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Thursday at 8 p.m. led by Mrs. Margaret Callen.
M. E. Church invites all to join Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with a cordial welcome. Junior and Senior Epworth League meet at 7 p m and evening service at 8. Wealey Preaching at 9 36 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. B G Hankins, pastor.
The notice states Iconium Circuit holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Relph. The item confirms a church schedule and a contact name for further details.
Turner hosts morning worship at 11 with Rev Walter Lagle delivering the sermon. Young People meet at 8 and the Alicia Gospel Team from the Methodist Church will lead services after. A countywide evangelistic campaign begins on the 10th with Iconium as a featured site. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts meet at 8 with leaders directing activities, plus a social from 8:30 to 10. Vesper services July 16 at 5 with visiting ministers. Annual Community Home Coming Aug 7 and Diamond Jubilee Aug 8. Fairview Sunday School at 9. Pearl
Hiner superintendent leads morning worship at 9 45 with young people's chair. Epworth League on Tuesday led by Miss Mary Boyer with 36 members present. Hilton Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11 with special music and basket dinner at noon. Institute reports from Mount Pleasant by Albia and Centerville Leaguers. Revs A H Barker and D D preach. Evening services follow the League. Epworth League Friday precedes Farm Bureau social at Ellison's. If you have no church bound you are invited to one of these churches. J Ws Zerbe, Ministers.
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