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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
The New London Journal notes the Iowa Central visit by Johnson and the parallel to Hoover era figures. Premier Baldwin criticizes US impatience, warns that recovery will take years as officials push aggressive employment measures. Iowans welcome the visit despite mixed views on policy.
The authors urge patience amid uneven economic recovery, noting that many remain impatient as recovery lags. They argue growth is rising whether aided by government stimulus or not and acknowledge that predicting pace is guesswork with differing opinions.
Moultan Tribune argues Americans retain confidence despite economic lows. The piece celebrates universal cheerfulness amid global catastrophe and rejects sweeping political edicts, insisting people will choose reforms and preserve core rights. It praises honesty, criticizes self-serving officials, and trusts enduring American traits to carry the nation forward.
Des Moines walkathon draws criticism as a nationwide fraud described as a gyp by Allerton residents. The piece suggests profit from preying on public goodwill and notes the public eye sees nothing legitimate in the event.
A roundup of Sunday visits and local movements. Doyle McDanes and sons from north of Centerville were here with their wife and mother ill at her parents home. Several families from Allerton Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines are noted visiting or moving. The Girl Scouts plan a November 18 food sale. Local high school teams won county class BH trophies. Others visiting or traveling include Mr and Mrs Raymond Simpson moving to Knoxville, and many family visits across Centerville Ottumwa Ottumwa area.
Several parents visited Fuller School last week. John Allem and wife and Bessie Donovan were Sunday guests at the Will Micka home in Moravia. Marion Garrison and daughter Marjorie, and Misa Alta Hargh with Otis Seals from Centerville visited Cecil Parcels, Jess Smith and family at Leonard Smith's in Moravia and called on relatives near Corydon in the afternoon. Win Easter shoppers from Albia Saturday. Harry Parcel spent Friday and Saturday with his grandfather east of Centerville.
The Moravia team fell 28 to 19 to Mystic in the county tournament first game despite stout effort by Captain Leo Kaster. Unionville and Centerville swept class B and A finals respectively as Moravia mourns the loss of Carl Bivin after a car wreck. The article also notes seniors choosing announcements and cap and gown plans, and a busy lineup of student club activities at M.H.S.
Mrs Lula Tillmont reports a week off for state teachers convention and county institute. The classroom was painted buff and light tan during absence. Students include Junior Smith Ruth Long Vivien Hudgens Frances Tle Dorothy Nowels and others. New pictures globe curtains yearbook poster and guest book added. Education Week observed November 6-12 with four visiting mothers and fourteen pupils present.
Enon Clella Jones reports six pupils across grades five to seventh. Mildred Roberts achieved perfect spelling this term. Margery Roberts also had perfect spelling for the month. Pupils produced spelling booklets. Mildred and Margery created essays and book reports. Dallas Faber prepared a booklet on She Stories of Iowa. Geography topics include Africa for seventh grade, North America for Margery, and Japanese study for third grade with Chinese next. Dean Faber drew a map of the New England states as part of his lessons. Thanksgiving decorations are on display.
The report lists classroom work including manual training, geography puzzles, drawing, booklets, and posters. Opening exercises feature songs or stories read by the teacher. No absences this term. Games mentioned include date-base, Germany, red and white, and blackman. Visitors this year include Renard Neff, Wendell Roberts, Gerald Roberts, and County Superintendent Roberts.
Lucile Coltrain reports a muddy turnout for October 26 program featuring seven dialogs three songs and recitations. Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker supplied music and volunteers provided boxes and pies. Students study standards in writing arithmetic division blood circulation music and reading with progress shown in grades three to eight. A November 1 wether roast celebrated hard work for the program.
Residents of Iconium and surrounding areas hosted or visited family members throughout the week. Social highlights include visits to the Lew Funkhouser home by Mrs. Howard Funkhouser and Dora Hellyer, and gatherings with the Dicks, Beaty, and Argo families. A 20 year note marks Mrs. Atkinson’s return from Pennsylvania.
Bouquets and greetings mark a birthday for Mrs Hiner and others amid a list of families in Centerville Numa and nearby towns. A baby boy is born to Mr and Mrs Miller at Beulah. Weather notes describe a severe Iowa dust storm and wind damage while several locals visit relatives. Continuous minor social updates fill the rural weekly page.
Mt Pleasant social brief records Harold Clark and his wife visiting the Harry Robinson home on Thursday while Ruie McAninch stopped by Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hartsook spent the weekend at the Orrin Callen home. Ethel Brown is on the sick list this week. Harry Robinson and children visited the parental Ruie McAninch home on Saturday.
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