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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
4
Local Moravia residents and visitors are listed with Ottumwa Centerville Centerville ties. Families such as the McCrorys and Gordners visit relatives in nearby towns. new birth Francis Lea McCrory born Nov 7 weighing 8% pounds. Social events include 20th Century club evening at the Gardners, bridge party prizes, and plans for bee keepers and horticulture short course in Ames.
Blue Front Mr. Ben Williams and family were Centerville callers Saturday. Wanda Jones spent the week end with Wilma ZanZante. Mrs. Cass Hamilton and Helen were Alicia callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams for Centerville spent Sunday at Ben Williams. Cass Hamilton spent Tuesday and Tuesday night at Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. Van Lemaster spent Sunday at Theo Miller's. Ray Lemaster, Darrell and Gwendolyn were Albia callers Saturday.
Hiattsville Rev Chas L Ellis conducts a revival at Wesley Chapel with strong turnout and hopeful outcomes. Local residents Mr and Mrs M E McDanell and others visited relatives and attended events, with several families hosting Sunday gatherings. Bert Meadows served as a juror in Keokuk, while threshing activity continued nearby and neighbors visited the Walter home on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs McCord describes a multi city train journey from Albia to Sheridan to Billings and Helena en route to Auburn Washington and California. She notes visiting relatives Ella Youngker Eads Mayme Gillespie and Frank Eads, describes scenery and towns, mentions a Santa Fe earthquake impact, and reports the death of Winnie Youngker Larmar in San Pedro California.
Popcorn harvests must reach about 12 percent moisture for optimal popping. Newly harvested kernels should air in loose sacks in a warm room until excess moisture is lost, then stored in a shed, garage, or porch. Avoid long warm-room storage as humidity drops moisture below 13 percent, hindering popping. If popping tests succeed, store in a sealed container for future use.
Farmers face variable roughage quality despite ample supply in 1984. Corn silage and fodder dominate, ranging from good to weather-damaged, with feed value fluctuating by locality. Extension expert Beresford notes typical fodder needs roughly 1.5 to 2 tons of fodder or 2.3 to 3 tons of silage to equal one ton of good hay. supplementation with alfalfa or soybeans improves value.
Mr Beresford advises that when Megumehmay is unavailable it is better to feed fodder or silage with a protein supplement such as soybeans or soybean meal than to rely on fodder alone. Corn silage offers palatability and better digestion, but silage is not a substitute for grain in fattening cattle. high quality cattle need grain for finish.
Moravia high school prepares for a Tuesday night basketball game against Lovilia. Lovilia, with a history of strong boys and growing girls teams, seeks tough competition after recent wins. Rural eighth graders admitted free with signed teacher statement.
The country home of Wm Hilton hosted a Hallowe en party with witches cats and pumpkins decorating the scene. Guests arrived about 7 o clock and prizes went to Mrs Grover Eastey for best dressed and others for games and activities. Refreshments were served and guests departed thanking the Hiltons for the entertainment.
Cod liver oil serves as a substitute for sunlight to supply vitamin D for poultry during winter housing. Even if not confined, the laying flock should receive cod liver or fish oils as days shorten and cloudiness rises. A lack of vitamin D causes rickets and leg weakness, warns H. J. Wilcke, head of the Poultry Husbandry Dept.
Mrs Clara Selby and Miss Annie Brain visited Centerville on Monday. O D B Duvall transacted business in Albig and W L Hicks visited Centerville. Rosa Blumer of Ottumwa mourns her brother’s death. Mr and Mrs Bertiedee stayed with Allen Hiatt in Moravia Tuesday. L Pohl hosted a Friday bridge party. Deloris Beery held a Halloween party Saturday. The Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Stella Carter’s Monday with eleven members. The Otterbein Guild met Monday night at Juanita Smith’s with Rosemary Main leader. A basket supper and Thanksgiving praise service planned for Monday Nov 28. Refreshments served. The Progressive Club met Thursday Oct 29 at Mrs N S Ward’s. Bridge at four tables. high score Mrs Ferrell Albert. traveling prize Mrs A G Broshar. Hostesses served lunch at close.
Wealthy Europeans show strong interest in the United States as a vacation destination. Cunard White Star mails to the Iowa State Planning Board seeking photographs of American sites. The note touches on tourism promotion and related marketing strategies.
Advert reads man wanted for established business in Appanoose County. Car required. Apply at once to 5. F. Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa. Also notes sale of purebred Berkshire boars registered and God feeder type Helvey Bros. located five miles west of Moraing.
A letter notes U S travel firms promote the United States in Europe by showcasing diverse attractions such as golf bathing boating and motoring. Prof P H Elwood Iowa State College landscape architect says Europeans recognize the United States as the greatest vacation land on earth and that Europe lacks the recreation facilities found here.
Franklin Itema notes a large group of relatives and neighbors visiting Moravia area as Daphen Pennington is mourned. Attendees include Ned Argo and Laura Jo, Marie Dicks, Earl Swift and Carolyn Ann, John Mof fatt, plus many others at various homes. Several families from Cedar Rapids and local towns also visited Stansberry and McFatridge households during the week.
Social notes recount visitors and callers around Centerville. Harry Brown hosted Sunday. Marie Dicks stayed with James Shehan Saturday night and Sunday. Carl Derby visited Rex Haver Wednesday. Roscoe Argo visited E F Stansberry Wednesday. Several women helped Rex Haver with pumpkin work Monday.
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