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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
3
A column notes theatre plans for Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ten Nights in a Bar Room on Broadway, plus editor Raymond’s humorous writing. It lampoons public officials, cites Dawes remarks, reports on Richland council and Moravia court house moves, and quips on Gandhi and fashionable fireside scents.
The Farm Bureau Home Project of Hilton school district held the third season at Mrs Carrie Tisure's home on Thursday afternoon May 4. Fifty two ladies and children attended enjoying homemade candy and popcorn balls. Baskets trays and portfolios were shown while lamp shades and marbleized paper were on display. The legion was led by Mrs Lewin Rouse.
The menu features cream of chicken over biscuits with mashed potatoes and gravy. Alongside are en calloped eggs with green onions, deviled eggs, and upside down cake with whipped cream.
Basil Cowell Post of the American Legion maps Memorial Day events for Moravia. The service will be at Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Seath to give the address. Legion Auxiliary handles program details and grave decorations. Ex-service men urged to attend in uniform, meeting at the Post Home at 10 a.m.
The Moravia Tribune clipping describes a tornado seen five to six miles southwest of town at about seven pm on a Saturday. It roared toward the area, causing fear and destruction as it passed south of the village, with the worst damage near Antioch and the Ray cheese factory. Citizens aided the injured, and doctors assisted overnight. The report notes farm damage near Canover and Walden, with the storm starting at Antioch church.
The Bluff Creek Mon roe county Farm Bureau play that was postponed from last Friday’s Community Night at Hilton is now set for next Tuesday at the Community Hall. About 250 attended last Friday. The 4-H club of Troy township performed a playlet and County Agent Howard Hamilton showed motion pictures. Earlier, Monday’s Hilton Church hosted the annual Father and Son banquet with 70 fathers and sons, and 420 people heard an address by Rev. C. M. Morgan. The Troubadour Orchestra of Moravia provided music and group singing, with ice cream and cake served by the Ladies Aid.
Moravia Public School band accepts invitation to Albia May Fete at the Albia school athletic field tonight. The concert runs 7:00 to 7:45 PM weather permitting. Admission is 10 and 16 cents as several hundred pupils perform in the event.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Steinmeyer depart Moravia after living there since last August. He had served as examiner in charge of Moravia State Savings Bank but was relieved of duties in May. Bank to open one day per week. friends express regret at their departure.
State Department praises Moravia Public Schools after a visit to Moravia High on April 19 1934. The report commends the superintendent county superintendent and the normal training department for strong primary work and active teacher preparation efforts. It notes the need for more supplementary readers and continued access to new materials for grade classrooms.
J R Barkley of Moulton was chosen by drys in Centerville to be delegate candidate to the July Constitutional Convention. Maines, a wets, was named by wets in Centerville. Appanoose county selections will appear on the June 20 ballot with columns for repeal supporters and opponents, plus a write in option. Delegates chosen are expected to lead county campaigns for their sides.
Ten members form the Unionville High School graduating class this year, five boys and five girls. Named graduates include Carl Alden, George Brooke, Robert Cross, Fern Ferman, Catherine Hiatt, Granville Kinsinger, Doris Smith, Eleanor Miller, Lucilla Swaim, and Ivan Walter.
Reports from Albia indicate Ether Roberts was reelected as superintendent of schools in Monroe County at a Tuesday afternoon meeting. It is understood there were several other applicants for the position.
They express sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and assistance during illness and death of A B Jordan and for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs A B Jordan and Mrs I E Jordan.
Gasoline fell to a new low Monday in Moravia with a price of 9.1 cents per gallon plus 4 cents tax. Local distributors say they never recall gasoline being so cheap and predict the price will not hold long.
Local reports detail poultry thefts at Theo Miller and John Tucker residences. Buff Orpington and White flocks are reported missing, reflecting ongoing chicken theft nuisance despite fewer recent incidents.
The 20th Century Club hosted its annual Mother’s Day party at Mrs. F. A. Reid’s home on Thursday afternoon. Marjorie Gard wrote a playful skit performed by five ladies, followed by visiting and a two course luncheon. Thirty members attended the occasion.
A 21,020,000,000 candle power exterior display from twenty four arc searchlights will illuminate the World’s Fair as part of a grand lighting effect planned by General Electric and lighting engineers. Over 15,000 incandescent lamps will contribute to the exterior show, with 2,100 kilowatts of power expected. details remain undisclosed. Earl McDonaugh and Oliver Elawick brought Mrs. Elawick home from Illinois after a visit. Hospital reports indicate Mrs. W A Smith shows some improvement and underwent an emergency operation Saturday morning.
Election results in Centerville show a tight race for county superintendent with McCracken finishing two votes ahead of Lylah Simmers and Coulson. McCracken 16, Simmers 19, Coulson 1. Seventy nine delegates? 29 delegations in the convention. J. R. Callen elected to county board of education.
Moravia High School speech classes directed by Mrs Lylah Simmers present three short comedies next Tuesday evening May 16. The program repeats the same cast used for the April Foals Day program and marks Mrs Simmers last dramatic offering with Miss Luke providing musical features.
Five years ago Moravia Union recalls the death of John Fulton on May 3 1928 and a Democratic candidate for District Court Clerk. Season opening Moravia town defeated eonium 29 to Bt Juniors perform Rose of the Southland. Birthday party for Marvin Gardner.
Mr and Mrs Merle Brauer relocate from Des Moines to Minneapolis where Mr Brauer will manage the Woolworth store. Mrs Brauer formerly Miss Rubye Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Kaster of Morvig.
Lylah M. Simmers expresses gratitude to Moravia friends who worked sixty years in backing her bid for County Superintendent. She notes leaving many friends in Moravia and the Simmers family faces future times with appreciation.
Moravia prepares for the class of 1933 with a Junior Senior banquet in the school gym and Baccalaureate services led by Rev. J. C. Behrens. Commencement by Rev. L. H. Lanning will be held Thursday night May 18 at eight oclock in the gym.
The Pantheon de la Guerre, the largest war panorama, will be shown at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago opening June 1. The 402 by 46 foot painting contains 6,000 life sized figures and traveled from Paris after a nine year exhibition. It features presidents, generals, admirals, and leaders from twenty two allied nations, with extensive French and British personages and other world figures.
A comprehensive exhibit of Lincoln relics will be on display in the Illinois Host building at Chicago's World's Fair. The collection promises to be among the most extensive assembled, drawing visitors from across the city and beyond.
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