10 Nov 1932
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
1
Moravia Union published weekly at Moravia Iowa by H K and W Z Smith. Subscription rates are one year in advance 1.50 six months 75 cents three months 40 cents. Single copy five cents. Mail matter entered under acts of Congress March 3 1879 in Appanoose County Iowa.
In Washington a lone officer was beaten to death by a Logan Circle crowd while trying to quell a fight among colored men. Police arrested suspects as white women and communists demanded the criminals be released, signaling a troubling rise in sympathy for crime and a critique of law and order across society.
A brief note urges a return to steadfast resolve and inner strength. The speaker emphasizes resilience in facing modern challenges and preserving moral steadiness as a guiding principle. The tone echoes a traditional call to personal duty and perseverance.
The Keosauqua Republican questions whether a city to farm migration is permanent as about 086 over 648,000 people return to rural areas. The Corydon Times-Republican notes Burlington and Rock Island railroads pay heavy taxes, about 25 517.80 and roughly 80 000 annually combined, urging support for rail lines as county partners in welfare and tax stability.
Lucile Coltrain reports Enon school activities including Thanksgiving decor with pilgrims and turkeys, a new first aid kit, and a program in rehearsal. Visitors Barbara McCumbey and County Superintendent Ethel Roberts attended. The second grade reads in multiple readers while fourth and fifth graders work on product maps and two reading classes.
The article notes two separate reading classes, one for content reading and one for fluency, with Mildred Roberts listed as Assistant Editor. It highlights the instructional distinction and names Roberts in an editorial role.
Mrs Grace Luse reports 12 pupils maintain perfect attendance after two and a half months. First graders Dallas Johnson and John Earl Balenger enjoy work books. Doris Jean Luse seeks Palmer Method Writing certificate. Meta Luse aims for Progress Pin. Fourth graders begin drills for a pin. primary pupils craft an American flag from paper rings. Good English club formed with Doris Jean Luse as president and Neta Luse as secretary.
Mrs P D Pence returns home after a month in Wyoming noting a pleasant trip and family busy with harvests. She remarks on crops, drought, and farmers tightening finances, references Hoover’s promises on grain prices, attends Charley Davis funeral in Cheyenne, and mentions Moravia contacts and Roosevelt.
Cold weather batteries promoted as Tiger Superior Active 15-Plate priced at 5.59 with exchange. Gamble Stores in Centerville advertises the deal as a ready credit option for vehicle owners.
The cM H S News details girls basketball results versus Seymour and Numa, honors on the first six weeks Honor Roll, plans for dressmaking displays, Christmas toy projects, junior play tryouts, English department studies, debate plans, grade news, homecoming plans, and other school activities including a Moravia victory and a sophomore party with games and music.
Moravia Iowa town council met in regular session with Mayor Gardner and councilors Jones Blumenstock Nash and clerk Broshar present. Minutes from October 3 1922 were approved. Claims were read and approved for multiple vendors including utilities, paving, cemetery, police and fire. Town bond for Harry Townsend cigarette sale approved. Poll tax levy set with two dollar penalty for unpaid tax due by November 1992. Council adjourned.
Hedge College E F Wilson did carpentry at Chase Jones home this week. Numerous calls and visits occur Sunday and weekend in Albia Moravia and Moulton as families like Carter, Wilson, Wright, Luse and Dyphion spend time with relatives.
Franklin residents report family visits and Sunday calls. Mr and Mrs Lowell Turner and sons Cloved and Donald Gene spent Sunday after church at Vern Turner. George Shehan and children visited Wes Scott. Ottumwa visitors Albin Exwall Leona Runnella spent Sunday at Coy Swift. John Moffatt Elva Bickford Moravia visited Centerville Thursday. Francis Lamar gathered corn for Earl Swift. Pearl Runnels Ottumwa visited C H Runnels. Coy Swift family and Dwight Runnels visited John Moffatt. Everett Stansberry was calling.
Residents Kept connected with neighbors as Roy Moffatt called at the Wes t Seott home Thursday evening and My Everett Stansberry with family visited relatives in Albia Sunday while others visited the C H Rumnells home Saturday forenoon.
BLUE FRONT Circle met last week with Mrs Jim Moore. John Plant has been on the sick list. Leslie Plant gathered corn for Van Lemanter. Ben Jones and family attended the school ball game Wednesday evening. Raymond Williams gathered corn for Harley Tisue. Ben Jones and Mrs John VanZante were Centerville callers Thursday. Jeff Patrick were Alicia callers Saturday. Relatives from Pella Iowa spent Sunday at John VanZante home. Ed Pence and daughters Stuth and Edna of Wells Kansas spent Saturday night at Hamiltons. Ben Jones and family spent Sunday in Centerville. Ralph Roger and family visited Ben Williams Sunday. Enid Long and Helen Hamilton spent Sunday with Pauline Williams. Joe Lymn a visitor in Centerville Monday.
No hunting trapping or trespassing allowed on the premises of Aaron Campbell. Those wishing to add names to the notice should notify the Union office with a 25 charge.
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