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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
3
The piece reflects on postwar veteran marches, comparing them to ongoing legislative demonstrations by oil station employees and independents. It jokes that legislators face a constant influx of delegations and powerful lobbyists, likening them to a marching army.
Walton Brisbane critiques Iowa discussions on a third national party for farmers and laborers. He notes the National Farmers Holiday Association seeks a third party, while some Communists are expelled, clarifying it is not a Communist movement.
A fragment argues the United States is a coalition of farmers and laborers, noting some succeed and others struggle. It cites Henry Ford spending large sums in March on labor and materials to support payrolls and warns the National Farmers association may seek soldiers and officers, risking conflict.
Looking Back recalls the 1930 Moravia High School graduating class with names of 28 seniors and noted deaths, including Mrs. Nancy Espy. It also mentions a Princeton railroad accident and family news from Moravia in May. Ten years earlier 1925 senior play participants are listed and a marriage near Moravia is reported along with smallpox quarantine updates.
The Moravia high school scene features the senior class play May 15 in the gym with a lively comedy and multiple characters. Other items note a May 3 style show in the Moravia gym, a May 15-17 senior chapel awards, a sophomore picnic at Second Elm Hollow, and Moravia baseball news including a May 15 game at Moulton and a loss to Mystic 8 to 1 with pitcher Van Dorin.
Spring brings skating shows and a movie feature as Miss Jean Veach demonstrates rope jumping. A light humor piece follows about Elois Brown and a playful Senior’s Daze, with a scene of garden toil closing the snippet. nostalgia, campus life, and gentle anecdotes define the reading.
Tuesday visits and community events fill a Moravia Melrose area ledger with neighbors hosting and attending gatherings. Families such as Beaty, Dicks, Free, and Heberly share calls and showers while illnesses and rain mark the week.
Enon community invites all to attend Bible School next Sunday. Helping Hand club met with Mrs. Lowell Van Dor in Thursday afternoon to piece on a Love Ring quilt. Tea and popcorn were served and visitors included Mrs. Clara Selby Mrs. Mary Main and daughters and Mrs. Stella Lockman.
Mrs Ira Boyer and Paul Richard visited Ira Kaster Monday. Families visiting James Kaster and James Clark homes included Kaster and Gladfelder households, with Clyde Gladfelder appearing twice. Av r il Kaster and Carl Pfannebecker joined Moravia callers. Bell Whicker and Velma Gladfelder visited from Bloomfield. Joyce Fisk called on Maxing Kester Tuesday morning.
Local brief notes record visits and calls by residents in Eddyville Moravia and Albia. Persons named include Mr and Mrs John Van Zante Mildred McCloud Mrs Plants Leslie Jim Moore and Ben Jones among others with social visits from Saturday through Sunday and last Thursday at various homes.
Pleasant Hill residents and families spent time with neighbors and relatives over the weekend. Local farming labor was noted with several neighbors plowing fields for various landowners.
Reading Circle members Main Station Ruth Broshar Esther Hiner Velma Gladfelder and Daphne McDanel met for certificates renewal at Bissie Gladfelder home Tuesday afternoon. Death of Dean McDanel Centerville formerly of this vicinity noted. Funeral held Centerville Saturday. Local visits include McDanel and McDanels at various homes and events around Unionville Coulson school. Willie McDanels, Edna Messner family transport, Jamestown trip, and family illness notes appear in brief.
A short notice details an American Legion event titled Barn Dance Frolic on May 8. The item outlines entertainment plans likely featuring local talent as a benefit or community gathering at a Legion hall. Local attendees are invited to join for dancing and socializing in a period-typical community event.
More than two weeks with red measles mentioned for a family. Mr and Mrs Wm Hilton and relatives spent Sunday at Bill Reeves home. Mr and Mrs Billie Anderson moved to Fairfield for work. J F Chambers visited C S Callen home Sunday eve. Patrons and friends attended a shower for Virgil Dooley. Agnes Richardson closed a term at Coulson. A large crowd joined a cooperative noon dinner and a school program with prizes for perfect attendance awarded to Doyle Hampton James Hilton and Dale Callen. Withrow of Exline visited Mearl Walter and family. Merle Miller called on Blanche Walter.
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