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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
3
A Moravia Advance column mixes political sniping from Chicago conventions with local gossip about weddings, playful family antics, and a junior baseball effort in the Twilight League. The piece notes party platforms versus laws, cites Senator Hurley, and humorously details a kid’s radio mishap and a kittenball team’s hopes.
The third annual picnic of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from Appanoose County will be held in Moravia City Park on Sunday, July 31. County Council members met in Exline on Wednesday evening to set plans inviting lodges from nearby counties and expect two thousand attendees. Organizers aim to have Grand Master Whiting as speaker and Rev. B. G. Hawkins attend as well.
The Appanoose County Republican Convention is hereby called for Saturday July 2 1932 at eleven o'clock A M at the Centerville High School Auditorium in Centerville Iowa to nominate two candidates for Supervisor and to select delegates to the State Convention Judicial Convention and Senatorial District Convention and to elect members of the Congressional and State Senatorial District Central Committees and transact other lawful business All delegates are urged to be present and all Republicans of the County are invited to attend The Republican County Central Committee will meet immediately after adjournment to select officers fill vacancies and take action as needed All committee men and women are urged to attend Appanoose County Republican Central Committee By E L Simmons Chairman Mrs Brady Talbot Chairwoman
Relatives from Creston Loulla Coatsville Moravia and Webster City gathered near Moravia for a Gus Tisue farm reunion. A large dinner and ice cream followed a rain shortened gathering with plans to meet again next year. from Monrus County News.
A full day of events begins at 10:00 A M with Clown Act Happy Hi Hibbard and Moravia Municipal Band to follow. Afternoon features wire walking juggling and two Centerville addresses by Purley Binker and John Valentine. Evening concerts by Moravia High School Band and the municipal band cap off with street sports and additional music features.
J. D. Minnes heads a local committee to raise about 20 000 dollars for a proposed state park and artificial lake near Bun(east of Unionville). The site would serve Centerville Bloomfield Alb in Ottumwa Moravia and smaller towns, about 15 miles from Moravia. Construction costs total 70 000 dollars with 30 000 already available from the state. locals are urged to contribute promptly to meet the shortfall. Upkeep will be funded by hunting and fishing license revenues.
Helen Reich daughter of Mrs Stella Reich of Moravia connected with the Child Welfare Department of the University of Iowa spoke on WSUI from Iowa City Monday night. Listeners who heard her report praised the interesting talk and noted her voice carried well over the radio.
The American Red Cross again distributed flour to needy persons in Moravia and nearby areas. About fifteen or sixteen sacks formed the Moravia allotment from a carload received in Centerville for Appanoose county, with Mrs. J. F. Albert in charge of local distribution and R. R. Pennington going to Centerville to obtain the flour.
The M. E. Church lists a July Fourth menu featuring fried chicken roast beef roast pork potatoes dressing noodles cottage cheese Harvard beets bread butter jelly pie iced tea coffee and related condiments, reflecting a community gathering meal.
A readable list of band items includes Hi O Lo March St Clair The Twister March by Haines Starlight Fanclea Serenade Hernard Royal Escort March Kiefer Cecile Waltz Hesitation McKee Happy Mose Two step Rosemary Cuban Dance Jewell Knight Errant March King Tren Count Overture King Knights of Old Patrol Kiefer Our Special March Jewell Star Spangled Banner
Dr Hale B Slavin, recently appointed chief resident surgeon at The Latter Day Saints Hospital in Salt Lake City, begins a one year term on July 1. He returns to Beloit after visiting his parents De and C T Slavin.
Miss Ruth Irene Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Scott south of Moravia becomes Mrs Abert Kluver in a Wednesday June 22 ceremony read by Rev Clark W Comstock at the Christmas Parsonage in Lancaster Missouri. The couple's wedding party included Miss Hennieve Scott and George Scott. The bride wore a white satin gown with matching accessories. A dinner followed for immediate family and friends. The newlyweds will reside on the groom’s Lake View farm after June 30.
The menu lists roast beef and roast pork with dressing and gravy served alongside new potatoes green beans cottage cheese Harvard beets and rolly pig coffea for the meal.
The Kittenhall League opened Tuesday evening with a game between Winsler's and Smith's clubs. Smith's squad made more errors and fell 16 to 9, while umpires Kennedy and assistants kept decisions satisfactory though disputed at times. Four teams planned, schedule in progress, two games weekly, starting 6 40 at the pasture north of the John Horstman oil station. Players listed for three teams include Winsler, Smith, Beery and others.
Moravia annual Fourth of July celebration unfolds with the slogan Something doing every minute as events begin with Happy Hi Hibbard’s clown act. Moravia bands perform, speakers include Purley Rinker and John K. Valentine, and a filled afternoon and evening program features races contests and musical shows for all ages.
On Tuesday evening friends and neighbors gathered on Wabash avenue for a post nuptial kitchen shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Francis Oehler. Refreshments were served by Mrs. G D Lynch and Mrs. Frank Selby. Miss Marie Oehler of Mt Pleasant attended as an out of town guest.
The United Brethren Church ladies will serve fried chicken dinner in the church basement on July 4. The public is invited. Also notes a weekend visit by Miss Abby White to Centerville and lists several local names and team members associated with Community activity.
Notice warns that shooting firecrackers or torpedoes in Moraing Park on July 4th is forbidden. Mayor Women Gardner presides over July 4th dinner and supper with the My E Ladies, priced at 26 cents.
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