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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
3
A retro column style piece riffs on writing methods for columns, spring signs, and a straw vote scene in Moravia with Hoover topping favorites and 18th Amendment repeal split. It references Hamlin Garland, catalog ordering, and a quoted Des Moines interview with Clarence Darrow, ending mid-sentence about his China Japan views.
Twenty Moravia citizens met at the town hall to nominate the Citizens Ticket for the biennial election on March 28. Candidates include Mayor William Gardner. Councilmen C. S. Nash, C. C. Cullera, F. P. Hawkins, F. W. Blumenstock, C. C. Jones. Treasurer J. J. Minnes. Assessor Samuel Hudgens.
Appanoose county representative Howard Ballew announces Republican candidacy for state senate from the Appanoose Davis district. A former member of the 43rd and 44th general assemblies, he is praised for working through personal contacts, serving on key committees, and supporting tax reduction measures including the Elliott bill. He emphasizes economy and repeal of outdated laws to cut state expenses.
Notice to Masons of Dodge No 262 A F and A M a first degree work scheduled for Tuesday evening March 15 at the hall. Members urged to attend.
At a town caucus Friday evening a straw vote on repealing the 18th amendment produced 13 against repeal and 9 for Hoover as the likely presidential choice. Austin Bill Murray received 4 votes while Dawes Roosevelt and Baker each had one vote.
William M Bolin 45 traveling salesman for Swift and Company died from carbon monoxide gas in the garage of his Center Ville home while warming his car before work. His wife Mrs Bolin found him after hearing the running motor. death was instantaneous, with his associate Bruce Clark listed. The item notes recent sledding after a Friday snowstorm and local social updates.
Co-op Shippers Manager F P Hawk of the Mora via Co operatives Marketing Association reports refund checks are ready for 280 shippers with the local association during 11. A total of 418.28 dollars was refunded for the year. Those entitled to less than 26 cents receive nothing and funds go to the sinking fund due to the workload of processing tiny claims.
Moravia Independent school district voters go to the polls Monday March 14 to elect two school directors for three year terms and one treasurer for a two year term. Polls open noon to 7 PM at Town Hall. Director candidates include Z C Callen D B D DuVall M H Johnson and For reat Main. J D Minnes is the sole candidate for treasurer.
The Appanoose county F Council will meet in Moravia Friday night March 18. Not an open meeting for the public. Odd Fellow and wife to bring one pie. A good program has been arranged. Miss Lementine Tucker attended a funeral inCer lerville Monday afternoon for Lloyd Koontz.
Antiquity Lodge of Moravia will host the Appanonge county Masonic Proficiency club on Wednesday evening March 16. Representatives from all local lodges and some from outside the county are expected. The event serves as a school of instruction, fellowship meeting, and social time with refreshments planned.
N G Wilson entertained relatives Sunday for three March birthdays. Mr Wilson on the 3rd, James Nathan Wilson on the 7th, and J G Rousseau on the 8th. A big dinner and three decorated cakes marked the event with attendees including J C Rousseau, Dorothy and Howard Wilson, Frank Wilson and family, Leonard Wilson, Mrs DO P Sandere, and Moraine residents.
The dining feature lists M. E. Friday dishes including baked hem French fried potatoes with whole kernel corn, cinnamon apples, angel food cake with pineapple, coffee jelly, and pickles as dessert options.
High school pupils named to the honor roll appear in H. S. News basket. Hedge College community hosted a neighborhood gathering. Cliff Hudnall's letter notes a weeks long sea sham battle with the navy. Moravia caucus lead reported on page 1. A tragic street death inquiry heads page 1. Correspondence covers ongoing ruling issue in the community. High school boys basketball total points for the season are summarized. The Gypsy Rover operetta is scheduled for Friday night per the program page.
March earns a reputation as highly variable with the first nine days delivering a harsh start. A Friday blizzard blanketed the area, while temperatures swung from near zero to 20 above. Strong winds and snow flurries persist, marking the winter’s longest cold snap. J. W. Albert resumes duties as Wabash section foreman after a months long illness.
Moravia high school chorus presents The Gypsy Rover in the school auditorium Friday night starting at 9:30. Miss Caroline Luke directs the production with the Troubadour Orchestra providing intermission music, promising a well developed plot and many songs.
Community gathers to mourn Zelma Josephine Eastor Kaster McKern born July 11 1894 died March 2 1932 at home Mora via aged 37 years 7 months and 21 days. She taught in Darby then married Clyde McKern February 1 1914 and had ten children. Funeral March 3 at Christian church Mora via with burial Salem Cemetery.
Rollie Carter sustained severe hand injuries Friday morning when his belt pulley pulled his fingers while tightening a belt at the C. D. Duvall farm where the Carter family recently moved. He will be off duty for some time.
Lloyd Koontz of Creston formerly from Centerville and Appanoose county died Friday evening in Creston after a stroke while returning from work. Born June 3, 1893, he lived in Centerville, moved to Missouri at 23, later returned to Centerville, and most recently resided in Creston as a meat cutter. Survived by three brothers John Koontz of Centerville Pronk and Lane Koontz of Kansas City, Missouri. wife and two daughters Bernice a Latin teacher in Michigan and Mrs Caylor Carmer. Burial at Oakland cemetery after funeral at the Center Street Methodist church Monday afternoon.
Eastern Stars held a School of Instruction at the Masonic hall in Moravia on Tuesday afternoon and evening conducted by district instructor Mrs. Addy Mae Davis. The event was reported as very profitable and enjoyable. Mrs. John Veach and Mrs. Forest Main hosted the E. T. C. Club and guests Monday evening, with Rock serving as the evening's diversion.
Moravia high school finished a 16 win 24 loss season at the sectional in Bloomfield, losing to Ottumwa 45 to 4 after defeating Cincinnati 24 to 23. The team posted a 540 to 474 scoring edge for opponents, with 22.5 points per game for Moravia and 19.78 allowed.
A miscommunication kept the Old Gang Quartet from reporting their Moravia school gymnasium show on Monday evening February 29. The Albia group delivered a polished program with spirituals in the second half and pianist Miss Davis offered several numbers. Mrs Zell Callen hosted the Past Matrons Club last Wednesday with roll call, a brief business session, and social time with refreshments.
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