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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
2
Moravia Union is mailed as second class matter at the Moravia post office in Appanoose County Iowa. The weekly newspaper is published each Thursday by H K and W T Smith, the publishers.
Press dispatches report California Governor Merriam endorses the Townsend plan for people over 60. The plan promises $200 per couple, prompting questions about retirees moving west for winters and the motive behind this liberal proposal amid a tightening economy.
The Wellman Advance notes March 4 marks two years of the New Deal. The third year of the Roosevelt administration faces increased opposition and heavy political pressure as critics urge action to curb the perceived flood of government intervention. Voters are urged to measure the New Deal by personal improvements since 1933 and to cast ballots accordingly.
From the Moravia Union dated March 13, 1930, the annual school election saw 188 ballots cast. W. W. Tracy and W. A. Smith were elected directors, J. D. Minnes named treasurer. Also notes a marriage for Miss Ava Close to De Loss Charity on March 5.
A Moravia Union recap shows ten years past records including 117 votes in the school election with W. C. Bivin elected director, marriage notices for Iole Burkes to Sterling Hodges of Ottumwa, births in Ava Missouri and local families, and St Patrick era green ink printing.
Moravia council minutes recount treasurer reports with balances for General Highway Cemetery Light Drag Hall Fire Bond and Interest Improvement totaling 1426.72. bills listed for salaries and services. poll tax decision and adjournment noted with clerk signature.
Kinser Valley Bytame brothers Herman and Andrew delivered corn to G. L. Darby. A fatality at De Moines due to black damp in a mine is reported. A person born on a local farm now owned by Henry Bytama is mentioned along with Raileback, who has b
The community notes a mild recovery in health, birds migrating, and farming updates. Cary McCoy dies after illness, with funeral in Moravia U B church and burial at Blakesburg. Local visitors include Zell Wilson, Darby family, and several neighbors. County supervisors discuss relief work near Frank Selac farm. corn hog committee signs up in Monroe township.
The King Theatre in Albia Iowa lists film showings for March with James Cagney Pat O Brien and Margaret Lindsay in Devil Dogs of the Air on March 14 and 16 plus Helldorado and Music in on March 16. The lineup includes David Copperfield with Lionel Barrymore W C Fields Edna May Oliver Frank Lawton Freddie Bartholomew on March 17 and 18. March 19 features The President Vanishes, and March 20 and 21 present Clive of India with Ronald Colman Loretta Young Betty Boop cartoons and two news reels.
The Grant Sincox home reported illness with measles affecting his children Kenneth and Erma. Mrs Geo Darby and Mrs Hazel Wilson visited Sincox on Tuesday, while Mr and Mrs Henry Sytsma spent Sunday at Rollie Carter's home and Rollie Carter's family visited Sincox Sunday evening.
Hiattsville residents and visitors share Sundays and weekends with family and friends across Blakesburg Albia Moravia and Seymour. Notables include Me Tucker McDanel O Connor and Carlson families enjoying meals social days and birthday celebrations. A New Hope school election chose a sub director and Loyd Carter delivered hogs to Ottumwa.
A community supper featured baked chicken with all the trimmings. Attendees included Lide Hiatt, Walter Proctor, J A Hiatt, Loyd Carter and families, A W Martin and Archie Martin Jr, Alta Tucker, Nan Meadows and Bert Meadows. The day ended with fond good wishes for Mrs Meadows. Nan Meadows learned of James C Hiatt’s death near Los Angeles, aged about 78, a former local resident and relative to many in the Hiatt family.
Douglas Salem Ladies Aid met with Mrs Irene Gordon Thursday all day. An all day meeting is planned this Thursday with Mrs Pearl Porter. Faye Porter traveled to Centerville Monday. Dale Fenton visited Saturday with Alvin Spring. The Cristinia family moved to the Edd Bryant farm last Monday. the younger Christian works at Sunshine mine. Elijah Albertson and family spent Monday in Udell. Dennie Fenton and daughter Opal called at Harold Spring’s Thursday evening. Harvey Stevens attended the funeral of Mrs C M Fatridge in Moravia last Sunday with Mrs Jerry Albertson of Moulton. Douglas township council hall committee includes Alva Criddlebaugh chairman, D BE White, H B Spring. Hallie Doggett of Udell rode the school bus last week during Willie Spring’s illness. Raymond Faris is a new pupil on route 7. Little Charles Johnson, out of condition, has been under care.
Numerous Mora and Moravia residents were listed in a busy social ledger. Ed Delong, Ray Lemaster, Jim Moore, Pauline Williams, Billy Long, Cass Hamilton, and Jeff Patrick were among those visiting homes or meeting neighbors. Funeral attendance for Cary McCoy noted at U B church in Moravia, with extended family from Ben Jones and Wands observing. Local travel included Ford Bay owner rumor, hay hauling by Lemaster, fodder collection, and various calls at Carn Foster, Hiatt, and Rumley households.
Suffering paralysis of the left arm since infantile paralysis last fall, he fell from his pony last Sunday and broke the left arm.
Udell Route 1 residents and relatives visited Centerville as a spare time moving took place. Gene Gibbs stayed with grandparents Tom and Mrs Hiatt from Thursday evening to Sunday. Harry Rumley visited Unionville and called at Ed Rumley’s home. The writer laments the death of Misa Verna Hinote, a cousin, and extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The text argues that liquid laxatives allow precise dosing to prevent overdose. It emphasizes fixed, reduced dosage for constipation and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin containing senna and cascara as a safe regulator. It notes pleasant taste and availability from druggists.
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