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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt and daughter from Knoxville Iowa were Sunday visitors at the E L Main home. Mr and Mrs Allen Hiatt and Lydia Hiatt traveled to Hiattaville Sunday to join in celebrating Mrs Nan Meadows 84th birthday.
Invited friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Austin Jay's Moravia home on Sunday to honor Mr Jay's 73rd birthday with a fine chicken dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue and family Mr and Mrs W I Lemaster and others as the day featured social time and well wishes for many more birthdays.
A long list of visitors and residents is noted in Moravia and nearby towns. Nadine Soule visits relatives in Moulton while George Ireland and C G Lovell stop in Centerville and Ottumwa for business. Many others travel between Albia Seymour Indianola Centerville and Brooklyn with family and hosting duties. The 20th Century Club meets at Mrs Earl Brain’s country home and Dan Wolfe visits after working in Rockford Illinois. Local society activity includes church and club events plus routine family visits and travel notices.
Notice to qualified electors of Moravia Iowa Appanoose County that the bi annual town vote will be held at Moravia town hall on Monday March 31 1930. Officers to be elected include Mayor Treasurer Assessor and five two year councilmen. Polls open eight o clock forenoon and close seven o clock evening. Dated Moravia March 4 1930. Cheater Broshar Mayor B S Carter Clerk
State health officials emphasize vaccination and revaccination to control smallpox rather than compulsory vaccination or school closures. In 1929 Iowa reported 1013 cases. two weeks quarantine and at least one attendant per cage are required. Local boards should exclude unvaccinated children from school during quarantine, a ruling upheld by Keokuk County and supported by higher courts. The 1877 Disraeli quote underscores public health duty.
The article outlines changes in the new weed law focusing on enforcement duties of weed commissioners and supervisors, including timelines for destroying noxious weeds, reporting, and taxation if landholders fail to act. It also lists farm for sale or trade notices, poultry stock offers, and other classified items from Gardner Hatchery and local farms in Iowa.
A statement by Mr. Kennedy appeals to weed commissioners to prevent pests from seriously affecting crop production and land value, stressing proactive measures to safeguard agriculture and property.
The Milwaukee Road backs Scout troops along its routes as part of a safety and youth training program. About 70 troops have formed under W A Smallen, linking with schools, clergy, and the American Legion. The aim is to train courteous, rule abiding youths who can become dependable railroad employees and promote safety around yards and lines.
The 48th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A O VanDorin was celebrated with a surprise from their children and grandchildren. It was the first time in seven years the parents and nine children were all together, and the day was filled with baskets and a joyful gathering. Mrs J F Albert and son Jimmie returned from Washington DC after visiting her sister Mrs Helen Turley, taking sightseeing trips near the capital. Mrs Olive Miltenberger, who wintered in Washington, has returned home with her daughter.
FOR SALE One Primrose No 2 Cream Separator in good condition. Team of good work mules well broke and Hudson coach in good shape. Consider trade for a good used truck. John D Veach. FARM FOR RENT 120 acres 2 1/2 miles east of Moravia Iowa. For information call 1698 Uderback Moravia Iowa. FOR SALE Chinchilla Rabbits eligible to register. Phone 297 in daytime Hazel Burchby 311 9th Ave East Albia Iowa.
Otterbein Guild met at Mrs. Burns home on Friday March 7 with Edna Burns leading. The program featured readings poems and songs on overcoming fear. Officers elected for 1930 include President Juanita Smith and Vice Presidents Marie Oehler and Edna Burns, with Lois Davis as Secretary and Deildres Main as Treasurer. A luncheon was served by Mrs Burns and Edna.
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