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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
2
May 10 is Mother’s Day as proclaimed for the nation. The piece argues that true observance requires sincere feeling beyond form, with small acts of kindness and thoughtful tribute as real gifts to mothers and those who guided us through years of care.
Fred J. Raymond, editor of the Blakesburg Excelsior, celebrates thirty years in Blakesburg journalism. The paper’s office was remodeled to mark the milestone, and Raymond invites friends to visit the “cleanest printing office in the state.” He notes ups and downs in a long career and predicts continued local reporting.
A reflective note honors mothers, suggesting that true thrift comes from dandelion wisdom and that every day honors a mother's sacrifice for those who hold such knowledge. The piece frames motherhood as a daily celebration beyond formal observance.
Grave concern is raised over J D Ball formerly editor of the Mystic Sentinel. He was struck by paralysis last Thursday and suffered another stroke Sunday. His condition is described as very critical.
The Kins er Valley notes record G R Darby family in Albia on Saturday with cattle in a cooperative sale. Attendees include Mrs Geo Clough of Madison Wisconsin and Roy Darby, plus Earl Brain and family, Roscoe Pennington handling trucking, and many other relatives visiting homes and attending a wedding dinner for Fern Wright, formerly Ming Vivien Wilson. Multiple trips to nearby towns, exchanges of livestock, and Sunday calls are documented among Darby, Clough, Langdon, and related families.
Local residents in Iconium and nearby towns share visits and greetings. Mentions include Mrs. Ben Argo, Grace Virginia, Floise, the Clyde Dicks family, Lucille Priebe, Marie Coulson, and others visiting across Albia, Numa, and Centerville. A 4-H Club meeting with 17 in attendance, farewells for Fairie Crosby, and several family gatherings mark the period.
An anecdote contrasts a false fear of appendicitis with gas pains. The speaker credits Adlerika for relieving gas by cleansing both upper and lower bowel. The ad promotes Adlerika at Smith Drug Store as Memorial Day nears.
In August Term 1931 Hawkeye Life Insurance and several named parties sue W H Callen I M Callen Izora Callen and others in Appanoose County for foreclosure of a 1924 mortgage on multiple parcels, seeking sale of real estate to satisfy a note with eight percent interest plus costs and fees. The petition requests a Receiver to manage rents and crops during foreclosure. failure to answer by August 2 1931 leads to judgment. Nearby items note local summer employment and visits among residents.
Roth Hughes and several relatives spent Monday night at the school south of Centerville with Vivien Wright and others. Edna Dyphon and Mr and Mrs F W Wright were Sunday guests at the I C Callen home. Laverne Davis visited the Russell Davis home near Hartford GE. Lose family visited Charley Jones in Moravia. Milo Main and family were guests at the O G Davis home. Eden Dyphon went to Hayesville.
Sunday visitations dot the Blue Front community with Mr. and Mrs. John Plant and others calling on neighbors in Huck Main’s and Cass Hamilton’s. Des Moines and Ottumwa trips are noted, the last week of school at Blue Front nears, and several families share Sunday plans and church outings with Pauline Williams Wanda Jones and Lazelle Williams among those mentioned.
West Point residents share Sunday visits with relatives in Albin and Oskaloosa while hospital updates unfold. Zelda Kaster travels to Moravia. Virgil Kaster and Vera Kaster join Lloyd Brown family gathering. Bob Sytsma and family visit Herman Sytsma. proofreaders note King Prajadhipok of Siam’s U S visit.
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