17 Nov 1932
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
1
The Moravia Union weekly edition lists the publisher as W. K. and W. T. Smith and provides subscription pricing. It notes second class mail status in Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, under federal law. rates are shown for one year, six months, and three months, with a single copy price.
A column urges perseverance for drys as national tides shift after the election. It notes likely Volstead Act changes and possible 18th amendment re submission, with Iowa battles focusing on state laws and a non repeal of the 11th amendment, while civilization progresses slowly and Rome wasn’t built in a day.
The piece notes that prior straw polls overstated Socialist strength before the election and contrasts them with the actual results. Walter Lippmann comments on the Socialist vote for president, reflecting on past trends and current performance.
Advertises fur buying in Moravia every Wednesday afternoon. Encourages hunting and trapping to supply furs, promising accurate fur grading and market prices.
Unionville notes report Ruth Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Davis and Raymond Comer of Floris wed at Lanewater Missouri on Thursday afternoon November 1. Guests included Mrs Cleo Swaim and Wallace Winkinson. The couple will live in Floris. The column also covers Ozark depression reports and local social events with names, places, and dates from the Unionville area.
The piece notes the favorable conditions for Socialist votes yet reports Mr. Thomas polling a smaller share of the total than any Socialist candidate since 1904 except himself in 1928. It estimates his share near 2.6 percent if he reached a million votes out of about 40 million, and compares with Debs’ prior percentages across years.
The article argues the foreign debt is the era’s top issue as Britain, France and others seek concessions from the United States. It notes President Hoover invited President-elect Roosevelt to discuss a unified, bipartisan settlement to bring stability and a clear policy to the world.
A recirculated Gollier weekly recap touts American wealth and progress including deposits above 20 billion dollars, 25 million cars, 16 million radios, extensive home ownership, and broad employment. It notes high insurance, gold reserves, and strong Treasury subscription activity despite deflationary troubles.
Mr. and Mrs Theo Miller and Francis visited Jim Broshar home along with Mrs Nannie Bradley and Mrs Loisi Lurnon of Denver Colorado. Mr and Mrs H E Glick and Mr and Mrs M E McDanel spent time at J R Callen home. Max and Mrs Harold Hudgene with children visited Ernest Hiatt at Jim Cline home. Mr and Mrs Alva Riggle and children spent Sunday with Glen Jacobs.
Mrs. Harry Pabst and Hicks called at J. R. Callen home Saturday. Forrest Mericle family spent Sunday at the Lat Mors fale home in Darby. Then Miller entertained Moravia school faculty and guests Thursday evening. Virgil Tharp family in Centerville Saturday. Mrs. J. R. Callen attended Farm Bureau training school at Chas. Coffin home Tuesday.
Neighbors spent Sunday visiting and children were on the sick list. Mrs. Dave Hiner celebrated her 84th birthday. Jay Argo also had a birthday. School notes report visitors, a Halloween party, and a six weeks tests with good grades. Rosalie Beaty captained the Gal side in a contest and town history booklets are being prepared by students.
Ollie Carter spent Sunday at the Wim Underwood home in Unionville. Harold Davis and family visited the Gaylord McDanes home. O G Davis and family called on Mr and Mrs M P Main. Ruth Johnson stayed Friday night with Daphan Pennington. G E Luse and family visited E F Wilson. Helen Carter visited Dorothy Morrison. M E McDanel and wife called at the Wilsons.
Sunday gatherings and visits across Gaylord and nearby towns include Gaylord McDanel and Loul Carter at Rollie Carter home, Dick Morrison hosts, families at E. F. Wilson, Cart Cloyed, and U. S. Mangle homes. Genevieve Carter attended Cincinnati games. multiple small visits among Carter, Morrison, Wilson, and Luse households through Sunday and Saturday.
Monday night at Main Station featured Daphne MecDanel with Darlene Gladfelder and Kenneth Gladfelder plus family. Numerous visitors including Clyde Gladfelder, Willie McDanel, Harry Wales, John Earl Ballanger, Junior McDanel, and Frank Gladfelder called Sunday, with a line of others at various homes.
Centerville residents reported Bert McKern and party visiting Monday morning. The brief notes their presence and local sentiment toward the visitors.
ENON Hilbert and Keith Roberts shucking corn near Cole Town spent a couple of days at home last week. Mrs Leroy Harvey spent several days at the A C Faber home helping care for her sick father. Albia callers Monday included Mr and Mrs d T Van Dorin and others. J T Van Dorin and J L Jones delivered hogs to Ottumwa Tuesday. Welping Hand meets at Mrs O Miller's Thursday. Bonita Lagle spent weekend at A E Pence home. Loren Thompson called in Moravia Monday evening. Von Tracy and son Mrs Geo Winslet were in Centerville Friday.
Kins er Valley M M Darby and Homer Newburn delivered hogs to Moravia Monday for shipment to St Louis by Moravia Cooperative Shipping Association. Zell Wilson delivered lambs. Curtis Robinson works for John Lillard. Mr and Mrs Zell Wilson visited Allan Rails back home Sunday. Donald Darby at M M Darby home Sunday. Ralph McPorough bought hogs. Alex Johnson first of the week. J F P Albert visited Centerville Saturday.
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