This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
3
A Moravia column blends political quips about landslides and the 1936 election with light notes on readers and cartoon spelling errors. It jokes about a child dubbed the "big girl" and her playful aviation, acrobatics, dancing tendencies, and potential future on radio stages, ending with a wild duck dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Slavin.
Moravia Normal Training Club hosts the annual homecoming for the department’s old grads this Saturday. Guests arrive at two o clock to greet friends then attend a formal program including Welcome, responses, violin solos, music by the Girls Glee Club, humorous reading, and a flag ceremony followed by gym games and nine o clock refreshments.
In Des Moines at the annual teachers convention M G Thornburg secretary of agriculture urged funding rural schools with state or federal taxes not tied to property. He warned high taxes may threaten farm ownership and stressed education as a state and national responsibility. HeHope for the future rests on rural youth gaining to appreciate rural opportunities and problems.
Kermit Rose has accepted a position with Iowa Southern Utilities Company and is now on duty in their Centerville office. He assumes responsibilities with the utility firm, marking a new chapter in local energy service leadership.
Rev J W Zerbe of Icanium addressed the Centerville Association of Commerce at its noon meeting. He read historical quotations about civilization overcoming calamity and warned youth morale issues. He praised clubs for morale and community plans. Kathryn Whitehill and Caroline Luke visited Ottumwa. 20th Century club ladies hosted a social afternoon at Mrs Charles Coffin’s home with refreshments.
U B ladies announce a Thanksgiving meal service featuring roast and baked items. Menu lists roast turkey with cranberry sauces, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, candied yams, Waldorf salad, baked apples, pies, bread, butter, coffee. Reservations via telephone 3808.
Reports from Buckeye Arizona indicate J C Wilson Democrat won the November 8 election for state legislature defeating Republican opponent Owens in every precinct. He is described as the youngest legislator in Arizona. Moravia residents, Wilsons old hometown, express keen interest and pride in the victory.
Mrs J A Clark died at 69 after an extended illness at her Albia area home. Funeral services were at M E church in Hilton, burial in Mt Presenant Cemetery. Survived by husband, six children Lloyd Columbus Junction Harold New Sharon Merle Keith near Albia Wayne Marie at home eight grandchildren two brothers H A Tibball A R Tibball two sisters three uncles nieces nephews and other relatives. Mira Clark daughter of H H and Honor Tibball born in Monroe County lifelong resident. Monroe County News.
A Sunday School Institute outlines a full day with a morning program led by Rev. Geo H Suenkel and Mrs. Simmers focusing on religious education, followed by age specific songs and leadership training. Afternoon sessions include devotions, various speakers, group discussions, and a closing thought by Go Yer H Trimble.
Moravia’s Fall Festival features prize winning corn and field products displayed at Strickler Drug Store. David E. Elrod and wife, recent western travelers, brought back entries including an Iowa prize ear and diverse corn varieties, large Hickory nuts, and two types of pop corn. The Elrods visited Moravia during the festival, valuing the exhibits on display.
The Union reminds all Masons of a Proficiency Club meeting in Moravis tonight, Wednesday. A social time follows for those not taking part in the informal school of instruction during the session.
The Iconium charge plans its third annual Harvest Home services next Sunday with usual programs. Members will travel to Hilton in the afternoon to support the event. Local townsfolk and nearby territory residents are invited to attend.
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa celebrates fifty years of aid to destitute children. It serves over five hundred youngsters annually and runs its own school hospital and department for dependent aged women. The institution relies on voluntary gifts and appeals for Thanksgiving contributions to avert curtailment of services.
Latest figures show Lloyd Thurston, Republican, ahead of Lloyd Ellis, Democrat, in the fifth district race by 280 votes. County tallies indicate Thurston leading across several counties as ballots are counted.
All those wishing chickens culled by licensed eviler call Gardner Hatchery. Phone 127. Special holiday offering. Genuine Frederic Permanent Waves priced at 3.50. B Beauty Shop.
The Ladies Aid at Hilton hosts a Thanksgiving supper on Friday November 18 at Community Hall with creamed chicken mashed potatoes buttered rolls pickles pie and coffee for 15 cents from 6 30 to 8 p m A play The few Pecked Holler Gossip follows and a bazaar ends the event Plans mention other program items and continuing ree event details.
The Co-Operative Marketing Association shipped five cars of livestock to the St Louis market on Monday. The consignment included hogs cattle and sheep. Another car of hogs was consigned to the same market on Tuesday.
Myre Lula R. Tilmont, a local teacher, hosts a selection school program social on Tuesday evening November 22. The event features a box pie and candy social to raise funds and support school activities.
A listed dinner menu features roast ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, plus yurnips, sweet potatoes, corn bread and pickles, with coffee to finish.
Moravia High School teams entered in Appanoosa county tourney at Centerville. Girls beat Unionville 28 19 and Numa 9 8 to reach week long event. Boys beat Unionville 68 0 and face Mystic next. finals Saturday if they win.
Unofficial returns show Monroe County voters supported a mixed ticket in the November 8 election. Democrats led in presidential, Senate, and congressman races, while Turper narrowly won the local ballot over Herring, and Charles Miller carried a large Democratic margin for county offices. Miller lost Marion County to the Democrats. county results: State Representative Falvey, County Auditor Hopa (R), County Treasurer Goade (D), Clerk of Court Head (I), Sheriff Goodwin (D), Recorder Wilson (R), County Attorney Nichol (R), Coroney Bay (R), 1833 Term Reddish, Supervisor 1934 Term Hal (Ri).
Arthur G Rowles son of Mr and Mrs W A Rowles was born April 8 1881 on the Albia farm and died Oct 29 1922 aged 51 years 6 months and 20 days He joined the United Brethren church as a youth and remained active He married Clarchie Newman Oct 25 1900 and they had Beth Wendell and Vorn He later married Dora Nedderman May 2 1928 He is survived by wife three children parents two sisters and many relatives Funeral was at Albia United Brethren church Nov 1 with Rev George Cornford and burial at Oak View cemetery
Epworth League meets at 7 30 p m at Alvin House led by a church leader with a rally of the charge's youth. Friday evening features services a program and supper. If you have no church home you are invited to join these churches. J W Zerbe ministers
The Louilla church calendar lists Bible school at 9 46 p m M W Johnson superintendent junior church to 11 a m Mrs Forrest in charge morning worship at 11 election of delegates to Quadrennial Conference in May at Akron Ohio Ladies Aid Wednesday at home of Mrs Hoskinson prayer meeting Wednesday 730 p m Mrs Cousins leader choir rehearsal Thursday evening at Mrs Coffin s home Bishop Stratton of Kansas City will speak at morning and afternoon sessions at Louilla high school special speaker for evening services union services at the U B church Wednesday November 28 James Dyer of Armenia will speak on Armenia and Her Christian Martyrs in native costume Education and entertaining for young and old G H Suenket pastor.
The Moravia Moravia area churches announce a county Christian Endeavor rally at the Teoulian Church of Christ Sunday at 2 p m with Rev C M Morgan of Albia delivering the afternoon address and Rev W S Stagner of Moulton leading the Quiet Hour The event invites county youth and notes no evening service at Moravia while the pastor preaches at Iconium in the evening Baptismal service follows Meet for mid week Bible study Thursday from home to home Robert Seath minister
M. E. Church notes invite attendance at Divine Worship 11:00 a.m. with theme The Church of Christ. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Epworth League 6:00 p.m. and Evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sermon series on Possessions of a Christian. County Sunday School institute November 28 at 9:30 a.m. Dinner served by Ladies, 26 cent price. Weslay Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Preaching 8:30 p.m. by Pastor J. Behrens.
Sunday worship at 12 noon with Choie and a special number. Harvest Home services at Hilton afternoon and evening. Boy Scouts Saturday 7 40 pm, Girl Scouts same time. County Sunday School Institute Friday 9 40 am to 4 pm at Morayia Methods church. Father and Son banquet Friday evening Nov 25. Hilton Sunday School 10 am, morning worship 11. Epworth League 7 90 pm Tuesday. Father and Son services Tuesday after League. Hiltona Sunday School 10 am. Lew Rouse superintendent. morning worship 11. Mrs Richardson speaks. afternoon 1 345 pm with addresses and music.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.