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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
2
Moravia Union notes second class mail matter status in Moravia Appanoose County Iowa with details on editor publisher H. E. Smith and subscription rates listing One Year in advance Three Months and a single copy option.
A new group called the Sons of Wild Jackasses Club forms in White Bear Minnesota with 200 charter members. Its aim is to advocate fair treatment for farmers citing farmer prosperity as essential to national industry, inspired by remarks by Senator Moses of New Hampshire.
Moravia residents are urged to improve local scenery by focusing on individual plots. The Moravia Union will not interfere with other plans, but encourages freeholders to make their own premises more attractive without waiting for committees.
The article discusses national wealth totaling about three hundred billion dollars and saving bank deposits of ten and a half billion dollars along with thirty four billion dollars in national banks and trust companies. It invites readers to determine if they have received their share of these funds.
Congress approves six million dollars to cover travel for Gold Star mothers to visit their sons’ graves in France. Of 11,000 eligible, 6,000 wish to go, organized by states, with Nebraska winning first in a recent drawing. Proposal to compensate nontrivial costs to those who decline travel.
Martha Sands argues nagging is a chief yet often hidden cause of divorce. A New Jersey woman faced three years in jail and a $1000 fine for constant scolding, a punishment unlikely to be carried out but urged as a lesson to curb nagging behavior.
A Union reader from Udell requests sharing tips on fishing. The reader suggests using tobacco as bait and having a good sized ebb handy, then knocking fish in the head when they surface, placing them in a tied sack. The note, addressed to J J Hicks, Sig Pence, reflects a cranky advisory from an experienced fisher.
A spring mood prompts readers to tackle outdoor chores from raking to garden work. The piece recalls last year’s long list and urges starting now, arguing work brings relief, conscience calm, and faster summer leisure.
W A Whitlock born Town March 27 1862 died May 27 1924 aged 77 years two months. Married thrice, children five, wife Sarah Beasley died 1881, later Mary Ey Tin, and one son. Converted at 18, ordained in United Brethren, later joined Free Methodist and Halingss Church in California. Funeral in Whittier Free Methodist chapel conducted by W O Mathey with local and Holiness Church attendance. Describes him as honest, steadfast in Bible holiness, fearless, patient, and a strong preacher of faith.
A tribute notes the elder's gentle, merciful approach during years of service on the board of elders. It praises his preaching and work as highly esteemed, with messages delivered under the anointing of the Holy Ghost and a consistent call to act with mercy.
A collage of worldwide quotes and dubious editorials mocks national myths and civics. Topics include history’s brevity, a seven day world, passenger rights, and remarks on education, dress, and politics. The piece blends quips from several papers into a satirical viel.
A group of four senior Normal Training students led by Miss Griffin toured Denny and New Hope rural schools last Thursday. They observed Beulah Hiatt at Denny and Bernice Beal at New Hope, noting patient handling of small children and rural school management.
In submitting my name as a candidate for re election to my second term as representative in the state legislature I do so with the thought of service and with a degree so far as possible to represent the ideas and supply the wants of the people of Ap banoose County.
Earl Gaughenbaugh announces his candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Appanoose County subject to Republican voters decision in the June primary. He emphasizes experience and commitment to public safety and countywide enforcement.
Moravia council met March 3 1930 with mayor Cheater Broshar and six members present. Minutes read and approved. Bills approved across funds including election supplies trout from Acres-Blackmar Co and council clerks. Treasurers report read and accepted. Election judges and clerks appointed. Meeting adjourned. Advertisement notes included for battery exchange and old damie native sales.
Final report in the estate of C. E. Stauber filed in Appanoose County District Court. Hearing set for March 1, 1930, to discharge executors Clupy A. Johnson and J. W. Johnson unless objections are filed. Dated February 15, 1930. Miller & Everett, Attys.
A string of local visits, calls, and family visits are noted around Enon 28. Residents including VanDorin, Mrs Leda Sincox, the Jones, Faber and McKay families, and others were seen at various homes and on short calls through the week.
The Torre Haute Star notes that Columbia University educators describe the perfect child, while few parents are likely to be as fortunate as to have him.
A compact list of seasonal activities and moods. Setting hens, baby chicks, garden work, cleaning, upgrading, kite flying, painting, horseshoes, graduation prep, spring poetry, shedding wool, and tending fields as birds sing. A transition from winter to plow and harvest drives renewed enthusiasm.
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