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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
2
Moravia Union entered a 4 second delay mail matter at the port of Moravia Appanoose of Iowa on the Act of Congress of March 879. Published weekly by K. and W. T. Smith, Publishers.
A Des Moines paper reports on the Bardwell family in Lineville, arguing relief funds from Washington are wasted and mismanaged. The piece decries high relief office costs, federal money fueling salaries, and delays while able bodied workers receive aid, condemning a collapse of public trust and moral standards.
The article discusses the struggle to find meaningful relief as many prefer work over charity. It condemns ongoing suffering and urges thorough investigation of Mrs Bardwell and her children’s case to prevent repetition. The Corydon Times Republican reports on public sympathy and relief efforts.
A town bulletin urges action after contrasting sensational headlines with ongoing road deaths. It notes Morro Castle disasters and Iowa crashes, arguing a yearly or more frequent toll is unacceptable and calls for change. The piece uses rhetorical questions to push for safety measures.
Fred Hammond works on the Wealey Chapel with a new coat of paint but rain and sleet halted progress. The Neff and Burton families visited at J. C. Neff and Harold Burton homes while attendance at New Hope school was noted. Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting with Mrs Alita Chambers as programs and visits continued around Hiattaville.
Mr. and Mrs. James Long and Ruth were in Albia Saturday afternoon. Cecil Parcel and family were in Centerville Saturday and Sunday. Junior Smith spent Sunday afternoon at the Don Hayes home. Miss Bessie Donovan spent Sunday in Moravia. Mr. and Mrs. Carlysle Long returned to the James Long home Monday evening from near Hayesville where he has been employed.
Scattersburg residents enjoyed a string of informal gatherings with neighbors and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Scott hosted visitors, while Keith Roberts and Edd Taylor were noted for home projects and visits to W. T. Irelan and Hagel Harper.
Last week featured numerous social calls and visits among local families. Franklin Elmer Moffatt and Mrs E F Stansberry were guests at the Moffatt and John Moffatt homes. The Willing Workers club met with Mrs John Moffatt. Mary Moffatt attended a teachers institute in Albia. Various families including the Scotts Repps Beaty Firkings and Callens hosted or visited homes across Albia and nearby areas.
The Iconium Clover Leaf club met Wednesday with Mrs. J E Dicks and several members present. Beulah Marie and Evelyn Dicks visited. Members quilted and drew names for their exchange. Next meeting set with Mrs Frank Tarbell on November 20.
A cinema listing notes shows at the Program King Theatre in Albis towa with dates mid November for various film features and stars including Fredaric Marchi in The Dark Angel, O Bués in Thunder Mountain, Cor tea in Manhattan Moon, Charles eh ton in Mutiny on the Bow, War ren Willams in The Case of the Qucky Legs and Gary Cooper in The Wedding Night, and Dick Powell in Shipmates.
Sunday visits marked by many family gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. Paul Loch hosted at Berle Beaty home while others saw relatives calling on Mary Rinehart and Mrs. Vosburgh at the McCord residence. The Ladies Aid of the Seontem Christian church met, quilt finished for Mrs. Kael of Omaha, Neb. visitors included Mrs. Will Smy of Alhambra and Mr. Wert McFatridge of Centerville with sister Mrs. Snyder of Alberta, Canada.
Numerous residents visit, travel and host gatherings across Moravia and Centerville. Families including Wood, Paine, Callen and Hiatt share visits with relatives in Illinois, Kansas and nearby towns while local events at the Miller School and study centers are reported along with care for Gerald Burton and general greetings among neighbors.
A rain plagued Sunday with a Friday night program by teachers and pupils drew a crowded house. Funds from cakewalk boxes and cafeteria sales totaled 1215 dollars. Twelve cakes were disposed of, and Helping Hand Club met with Mr and Mrs Walter Gideon with 85 in attendance. The ladies quilted flower garden and four patch pieces for Bat while men worked teams along the cross road.
Thursday afternoon visitors include Ma and Mrs. R E Cuthmina Marie Evelyn Dicks and water Moravia. Saturday Makine Frame visited Pleasant Hi Ma Hammond. Hattie Hamford spent Thursday and Friday with her brother George and family. Marie Dicks visited Nex Argo home Friday. Vera Moore visited Friday afternoon. Mrs Vera Fitkina and son Jack spent Wednesday with Mrs Dell Hellyer. Bert Nash hospital update and family visits noted.
Kinser Valley community mentions Lawrence Johnson and wife at Ed Johnson home, H C Peterson of Albia buys and ships lambs, Darby and Darby relatives visiting Ottumwa and Blakesburg, Hi program attendance, Dorothea Darby teaching at Enon school, Grandma Darby visits Albis, tile work completed for Geo Darby, Hester home hosting Knoxville guests, Jimmie Van Dorin improves local grader operations.
Edgar and Clarence Wilson visits and several Friday and Sunday calls across Albia Moravia and surrounding homes. Edward Robinson and family shared Sunday with Vern Turner while Mrs Nora Neff visited Mrs Katie Miller. Boardman and Reed families noted, Enon school program on Friday evening. References to local residents such as James Fisher and Lloyd Stafford included.
Pleasant Hill notices a sequence of social visits and gatherings. Merle Dicks and family spent Sunday at J. E. Dicks home, George Hammond and family visited Jack Murphy, Florine Tarbell aided Mrs. Howard Skinner, and Pro Rigin stayed at Dick Holmes. Clover and lab Sea ver Leaf club met Laura Dicks on Tuesday. Roy Sheldon family of Melrose spent Sunday at Jack Murphy’s. Mrs. Clara Massman visits with her sister Sada Martin, and Loyd Massman and family spent time together.
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