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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
2
Moravia Union published every Thursday in Appanoose County Iowa by H K and W T Smith. Second class mail matter entered at the Moravia post office under the 1879 act of Congress.
Residents note a quiet spring with cool, moist conditions delaying planting but acknowledge lingering memories of last year’s extreme heat. Temperatures reached over 90 and even above 110 at times, yet today complaints are sparse as farmers contend with wet spells and missed field work opportunities.
The record notes farmers in early July facing mixed fortunes as spring and summer rains create a near complete crop failure earlier, but recent moisture suggests excessive rain is preferable to drought. It highlights abundance of feed potential with rain, while stressing that no rain means no pasture.
Corydon Times Republican notes that the NRA faces heavy opposition like Hoover's 18th amendment clash with repeal. The piece argues the NRA stifles small and misleads big business, with southern Democrats opposing states rights undercut. It predicts congressional emasculation and no renewal in current form.
Moravia High School awarded diplomas to 25 graduates on May 15 as part of the class of 1980. Names include Noorden Slavin Harold Mason Glen Brown Genevie Donovan Helen McCrory Evelyn Higley May McDanel Paul Day Madge Hough Mandana Jennings Pearl Broshar Veril Lagle Jamita Smith Leona Easter Thelma Hiatt Maurine Smith Forrest Lagle Helen Main Hal Swaim Kenneth Free Lula R. Tillmont Kenneth Cullers Edward Winkleman Clarence Hiner and John M. Henderson. Also noted were obituaries, marriages, and other local notices from May 20.
Birth announced for William Herman to Mr and Mrs H A Smith of Barnes City Iowa born May 17. Ten years ago May 21 1925 nearly 100 attended Moravia High School alumni banquet at Main s Hall and May 15 class of 1926 commencements. names listed. Twenty five years ago May 26 1910 Marshall Darby, his wife, baby pictured. Fred Coltrain welcomed a nine pound boy born May 22. Harry Pabst bought Buick in Des Moines and driver delivered to Moravia. Moravia sold over 1000 dozen sens last Saturday.
Coulgon Miller and family attended dinner at the Charley Miller home in Albia. Glee Callen joined the senior class picnic at Wildwood Park Ottumwa. Several locals attended commencement in Moravia. The senior class play in Moravia drew many, including Francis Len nie Hilton James Doyle Hampton Maurice and Aubrey Walter. Maurice and Aubrey Walter and Francis attended the junior picnic in Moravia. Mr and Mrs Will Hilton spent an evening with the Frank Coulson home. Mintia Lily Callen attended Mrs Showalter's funeral at Concord church. Elouise Walter joined the freshman picnic at Centerville Park. Eddie Callen returned to school near Numa after a weekend at home. Francis spent Sunday with the Frank Chambers home. Maurice and Aubrey Walter visited Rathbun school on Tuesday.
Herman Johnson and family were in Moravia Saturday. Clarence Wilson is suffering inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. O. S. Miller isn't so well at this time. Eva Boardman spent several days last week with Helen McCrory. Melbourne Clayton is visiting relatives in Des Moines. L. E. Thompson and Leo Stafford were in Ottumwa last Wednesday. Mrs. M. E. Boardman was a recent visitor with Mrs. Lulu Tillmont. L J. Smith, Wm. Giltner and family were in Waterloo Sunday. Mrs. Smith, who has been in Waterloo for the past two weeks returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Wilson, Billy and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Boardman attended commencement exercises in Moravia Friday evening. O. S. Miller and J. B. Stafford were in Albia, Friday. Leo Bisford worked for Loren Thompson a few days last week. Lloyd Stafford and family visited at the Bert Fisher home in Blakesburg, Saturday night. Kenneth and Otis Stafford visited Sunday afternoon at the John Clayton home.
Frederic March Charles Laughton star in Les Miserables on May 22 to 24. May 25 features One New York Night and People’s Enemy. May 26 and 27 bring Jean Harlow and William Powell in Reckless. May 28 Night Life of the Gods. May 29 and 30 and 31 feature Jean Parker in Sequoia. Nominated as one of the year’s ten best.
Douglas Salem notes Miss Ferne White recovering from a recent Ottumwa car crash and near return to work at Burlington. Harold Spring guests include Jay Stevens and others. local home repairs at the Catt Phillips place with help from Darby and Centerville residents. Salem Ladies Aid met for work and play. Daisy Stevena and Arie visited Carl Phillips home. evangelist W F Evans to preach May 26. Promotional paint offer ends with free brush or linseed oil.
Robb in the victim. Mrs Ella Funkhouser and the Woodwards visited Centerville last Wednesday afternoon. Hattie McCloud and her daughter Mildred hosted the So and Sew club Thursday afternoon with a dainty lunch. Sweet potato plants are being ordered this week. Mr and Mrs Versal Robb and son Thomas and Mr and Mrs Denny Homerin were Sunday dinner guests at Ray McCloud home. Woodwards and Ray McClouds called on Mrs Fred Callen last Thursday evening. Funkhouser spent the weekend with parental C N Main. Woodward family visited Van Longs Sunday. Frank Wilson and sons visited Van Zanta home Sunday. Ray McCloud and family spent Monday in Albia. Wilson was a business dealer in Exline on Tuesday.
Centerville residents John McDanel and family were present for weekend gatherings. John Clark spent Monday at the James Kaster home. Mrs. Frank Bayer is in very poor health. Virsil Kaster and family visited the Frank Gladfelder home Saturday evening. Charles Broshar and wife spent Sunday at the James Kaster home.
Raymond Veach family spent Sunday a week ago at Gil more Veach's. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder spent Tuesday at parental John Whicker home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fisk were in Centerville Saturday. Virsel Easter helped saw wood at the David Gladfelder home Friday. Olin Fosters were in Centerville Tuesday. Vera Easter spent last week with Virginia Broshar helping her clean house. Mrs. Forest Moffitt has been helping care for Mrs. F A Boyer.
Local residents and guests from Hartford Iowa spent the weekend visiting and hosting relatives. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Oel Gloyed and Doretta, George Clark, Mildred Roberta, Edna Mae Luse, Cheree Dyphon, Wendell Croyed, Jackie Winsler, Sylvia Stocker, Alma Wilkening, Lora Wilkening, Rex Wilkening, Verle Brittain, Dwight Beasley, and Frank OConnor. Events include a Moravia high school senior class picnic and commencement week activities with various Sunday visits to the Wilson and Davis households.
Salem residents Mrs R S McCord and son Har ny, Centerville and Mystic visitors Mr and Mrs Bert Nesh, Mr and Mrs Guy McKern and Dorothy, and Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart with sons Frank and Lou, attended Sunday gatherings. Most residents joined the Moravia senior play and graduation exercises as guests.
Mrs Flora Jones moving to Moravia this week did housework for Mrs Tarr and spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in Moravia. Harry Jennings spent the week in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis of Des Moines visited relatives Friday night and returned Sunday. Misa Jerie Potta visited the Hellyer home one day. The Merry Mixers club held a business meeting with Mrs Bert Nash Friday afternoon.
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