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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
2
A wartime editorial urges national unity behind Franklin Roosevelt. It argues safety hinges on arms and alliances, not a single man’s effort, and stresses the need for broad public confidence, cooperation, and backing from voters, business leaders, farmers, and the middle class.
The item lists numerous weekend visits and family gatherings across Unionville and nearby towns including Carrs of Mc Farland Allerton and Colorado Springs, Wilsons Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant, Underwoods Ottumwa and Claudine, plus plans of eleven snows this winter per local prophets. It also mentions Baptist Ladies Aid meeting, a winter travel plan for Minor Scott due to illness, and events at the church including a district superintendent visit, luncheon, and lantern slides.
Revival services are in progress at the Methodist church led by Pastor Rev. Wilson. Services are held each evening at 7 p.m.
Coulson Mrs. C S Coulson Lilly Sylvia Elsie attended the Ladies Aid meeting at the home of Mrs. Carl Van Zante Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McDanell and their sons moved to Darby last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hunter and their little daughters from Blakesburg spent Sunday at Theo Miller’s home. Mrs. Vinna Mericle and Neva and Mrs. Forest Mericle visited Mrs. Pollard in Moravia Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Callen and Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walt and Shirley visited the Harry Van Antwerp family near Jerome Sunday. Ralph Cling of Kalamazoo, Michigan, spent several days that week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cline. Kermit and Keith Gladfelder husked corn for Tom Cridlebaugh.
Blue Front Myr and Mrs Ben Jones Donald and Lyle and Mr and Mrs Wen dell Murdy were Sunday dinner guests at Louis Trussel home in Albia Lazelle Williams is in Kansas City attending the FFA convention Mr and Mrs Sam Shepard of Albia spent Sunday at John Van Zante home Mr and Mrs Harold Wright of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Raymond Williams of Centerville spent Sunday at Ben Williams Congratulations to Ray Rinehart elected Monroe county supervisor at the recent election Circle meets Thursday with Louisa Jones Quite a change in the weather strom a week ago it was only 6 above zero this morning Tuesday
Brompton neighbors hosted visitors at the M E Boardman and Herman Johnson homes while families gathered with relatives near Eddyville and Ottumwa. Katie Miller made several visits, with plans for hospital care in Iowa City on November 14. The Brompton school schedules a box supper and program for Friday November 16, and Archie Billings has moved to the Parnell Asbury residence. The Helping Hand club will meet with J E Robingon this Thursday.
Enon Helping Hand club met with Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanes Thursday while ladies quilted and men nicked about 260 bushels of corn. Sunday visits at Guy Roberts included Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Roberts Rita from Des Moines Mrs. Elsie Ward and Mrs. Roberts sister Mrs. Bernicca Loring and family.
Maple Grove residents visited Sunday with Marvin Gardner and Philippe Dowd. Cass Hamilton called on Harry Tisue Monday. A box supper drew several locals at Miller Friday night and another is set for Maple Grove Thursday evening. Lyle Hopkins and Ted Broshar attended an Albia sale. Mrs Gabe Johnson was in Newterville Friday. Burdette Cross reports his baby ill but improving. Phyllis Arnold visited Centerville Saturday, and Burdette Cross visited grandparents Sunday. Virgil and Wilbur Johnson joined Gabe Johnson Sunday, while Ted Broshar stayed at J P Foster’s. Gene Houston visited Virgil Johnson’s Sunday.
Notable weekend visits include Boyer Ridge residents hosting Kansas City guests Mr. and Mrs. J B Funkhouser and others. Margaret Van Dalen visited her mother Mrs F A Boyer midweek. Rex Foster’s birthday honored with gatherings as families dine. Betsy Gene Foster and Rex Foster ill with whooping cough. local households host guests and note residence changes with Guy Miller relocating to Darbyville to operate a mine nearby.
A diary-like account of a cold October in 1940 describing wood gathering for cook range and furnace, ongoing rug making by a family, and the day-to-day chores of farming life. The author notes pleasant weather, rain shortages, and the help of two sons in rug assembly while the other child enjoys outdoor play.
Urbana area notes detail Arch Billings moving to the Bradley ranch. Henry Horn and family spent Sunday with John Fisher. Roy Fisher and wife from Colorado visit Iowa relatives. John Sutton of Ottumwa and Raul Lockman hosted visitors. Floyd Paxston family moved to Moravia. Lloyd Stafford and family visited Cari Coop. Stocker and family and Emmett Iona Stocker spent Sunday with Wm. Vance. H H King and family and George Robinson visited Ralph Fisher.
Numerous visits and social events are recorded with families in Centerville and nearby towns. Residents include JT LeRoy D Brown, Jay Argo, the Hiatt and Pettibone families, Alfred Howell, and Miss Hygiene Sharp, with showers, hospital calls, and Sunday gatherings noted. A funeral for Mr. Butz is listed, and travel to Kansas City for the American Royal cattle show is mentioned.
The item notes 41 attendees at Sunday School and church services. It lists visits among local families including Paul Boyer and his family at George Boyer s, Audrey Walter of Centerville at Ming Luse and Hannah Gladfelder, Edgar Stainsberry s party at Clyde Gladfelder s, and calls on Lester Stockwell T L Gladfelder Kenneth Gladfelder Lloydbert Me visiting Herbert McDanes home with Arch McKern and Elsie Adelina Farseman of Centerville spending Sunday afternoon at Frank Gladfelder.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tomlin and family Gertie Beyer spent Sunday at W M Tomlin's Mr and Mrs Lloyd McDanel and family Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel and son spent Sunday evening at Willie McDanel's Mr and Mrs Pat Lynch of Chicago Junior Stansberry of Morayla spent Saturday at Clyde Gladfelder's Mrs Grace Hiatt Mrs Bill Buei-Imester and son spent Wednesday at Ottumwa.
The Salem church built in 1861 was shingled Friday by a group of industrious men including Robi Tarr Fred Tarr Luther Caster Ernie Caster and Clarence Hellyer. other area residents visited, attended events, and helped with various tasks across Centerville Albia and adjacent towns.
A little red hen was found wandering Main Street and placed in the Clear Lake jail by local police. Authorities have not identified the bird, and efforts to determine ownership continue.
Iowa State College extension horticulturist C V Holsinger cautions that mulch protects strawberry buds from freeze heaving and winter kill, especially with little snow. Straw without weeds or grain and clean swamp or prairie hay make good mulch, while wheat straw and horse manure should be avoided for weed and seed concerns.
An unfavorable hog corn ratio cited by agricultural economists at Iowa State College explains declining hog numbers and farmers selling early. They expect a seasonal price low in January, followed by a rise due to reduced supplies and stronger demand. The 1939-40 marketing year averaged about $3.50 per hundredweight, with 1940-41 expected to exceed that as domestic demand improves.
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