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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
4
Saturday marked Brompton’s final school day with a large dinner and exhibits. About thirty visitors attended to see the children’s displays. Mrs. Tula Tillmont, who taught the school this term, was elected for another year.
Rev Zerbe conducted regular services as the Ladies Aid enjoyed a day with Mrs Maude Williams. The Troy Township Farm Bureau program drew a large crowd Friday. Mrs Bruce Spencer aided her ill father in Albia. John Sperrson visited R C Humphrey. Ethel Besco finished a school term at Buffalo Wallow. Anabel Clark and Owen Stith returned from Easter break. Lloyd Fletcher stayed with Howard Humphrey. Lewis Rouse family visited Moravia. Ladies Aid plans supper for Maytag dealers at Maude Williams home in Albia. Althea Simpkins visited Leora Estlack. Claude Humphrey vacationed in Illinois. Gambles May Sale advertises a Boya G Tread or Roadster Bicycle Tire for 98¢ starting May 10.
Local Moravia area notices list numerous visitors and guests from Albia Ottumwa Osceola Centerville Mt. Pleasant Gillman Moravia and Fairfield. Names include Major Austin Major Devin Wailes Chas Fulton Evelyn Shepherd and several families visiting relatives, business contacts, or attending events. Interim reports mention Clarence Boyd’s car accident recovery and Marilyn Broshar’s medical procedure. Ongoing notes cover travel, school terms, and Wilhelm Blumenstock’s Hibbing Minnesota posting.
The report from the Iowa State Department of Health notes 1225 scarlet fever cases in early 1930 versus 2058 in the same period in 1929, highlighting milder presentations often hard to diagnose, age groups most affected, common symptoms, rash timing, potential complications, and the need for care even in mild cases. It also includes local notices and community items with farm and social notes.
Rev. B. G. Hankins was in Centerville Monday addressing the Chamber of Commerce at their noon luncheon. This marked his second appearance before a Centerville audience in a week, the first being the anniversary address of the Centerville I OOF and Rebekah lodges.
The Teanium Brotherhood held a successful meeting at the Christian Church last Friday evening led by Rev. W J Todd of Ottumwa. Fifty members attended. The next gathering is slated for Saturday evening May 10 at the Methodist Church to honor mothers with a combined program by the Brotherhood and Scouts. Committee members planning the event include L J Priebe Pearl Kelsey Roy Gilland Pred Tarr and Bert Nash.
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau reports a successful canvass and rapid growth in its department organization. The May meeting is set for Thursday evening May 1 at the Methodist Church, with National Wealth Day features and pictures by County Agent Lee Bowdish. President Pearl Kelsey aims for another strong gathering. Franklin Township Farm Bureau in Monroe County has been invited.
A humorous aside contrasts a carefree dream of fanfare and leisure with the practical risk of weight gain. Brooklyn Engle muses about theater outings and a life free of chores, while a Cincinnati Enquirer quip recalls old time travel joys and a tack in the road that would not spoil a trip.
Cy Jones and wife called at FE G Sincox home Saturday morning. Shoppers in Albin included Systma Darby Sincox and families. visits to Zell Wilson home. My. and Mia Gowdy with Wilbur. Henry Systma hosted at Grant Lincox. Fay King closed school term with a cafeteria picnic and program. Earl Brain and children visited Systma. Henry Van Weelden of Alicia stayed at Sytema home. Lincox and Claire traveled to Salem to attend James King’s funeral. Wilson and LeRoy visited Eph Wilson. Geo Darby learned of Brit Darby’s death in Albia.
A fragmentary note from The Froth humor column recalls a baby nicknamed Weather-atrip for keeping a father out of military draft during the war. The text mingles social chatter about golf links and a puzzled speaker misidentifying caddy roles in a playful, slangy style.
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