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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
2
In a Red Oak Express column Ralph E. Overholzer argues uncertainty blocks progress. He cites contractors, manufacturers, investors, and merchants as examples where looming policy shifts and cost volatility choke plans, delaying hiring, production, and investments. He calls for steadier conditions to revive prosperity.
An opinion likens the current climate to economic strain and urges a one year moratorium on new regulations. It argues that high taxes, volatile markets, and regulatory meddling threaten jobs and inventory stability, calling for firmer confidence, stable policy, and less government interference.
Corydon Times Republican questions the Des Moines Register straw poll predicting election results. It notes that readership skews toward urban readers and farmers in Des Moines area may not reflect statewide sentiment, casting doubt on the straw poll’s accuracy.
Enon Helping Hand club met with Mrs. Guy Roberts last Thursday to piece and set a star quilt. Nine ladies and two children present. Sunday visitors at the R. 8. Faber home included W. H. Van Dorin family and Dick Faber family. Attendees at funeral services for Oncar Harvey in Oskaloosa Monday included Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Faber. William Giltner to University hospital for exam. Several local residents attended family visits and meetings. club will meet with Vera Turner this Thursday for the first fall session and officer elections.
Blue Front Mrs Plants and Leslie visited at Brick Main's Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Van Zante and Wilma were Eddyville callers Sunday. Mr Van Long was a Centerville caller Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Cass Hamilton and Helen spent Sunday at the F P Hamilton home. Mr and Mrs Ben Williams were Centerville callers Saturday. Ray Lemaster's were Sunday visitors at Walter Lemaster's home. Roy Duvall and Ben Jones called Thursday after Boonet Cass Hamilton's. Jones had been on the sick list. Blue Front school is getting a new roof and coat of sal very Sunday evening light with Mare Lockman. Cass Hamilton's were in Centerville for schooling a few days last week. Mary Marie Williams was on the development Wine at the Bio Williams home.
Vivid community notes from Iconium document visits and dinners at multiple homes including Argo, McAninch, Free, Dicks, and Penfield. A Willing Workers club meeting moved to Friday with quilting and embroidery activities. District events include October 10 family visits, banquets at the Methodist church, and Rotary club and county supervisor visits to Iconium school.
Phyllis Lockman spent Saturday afternoon with Mary Anderson and others. Families visited relatives and attended Homecoming events at Mt Carmel and Enon. Neighbors gathered at Gomer Stocker and M. E. Boardman homes. Ed Robinson and E F Boardman made business calls in Ottumwa Moravia. Thomas Giltner visited grandparents I J Smith. Max McCoy saw Loren Thompson. A shower for Lloyd Stafford and wife was held at the Miller home.
Mra Pes John of Albia called on Eve Boardman Thursday morning. Edgar Wilson is on the sick list. Ed Johnson and wife Lawrence Johnson Emma Sutton and the Grant Bincox visited Herman Johnsons home Sunday. Max McCoy was a business caller and Glen Van Desse over the weekend. Jen Van Dorin spent the week with Clifton Hoardman. The Helping Hand club meets with Mow Nellis Tarner this Thursday. Mr and Mrs V J Andereun spent the weekend at the Carg McCoy Rome. Robert Turner visited friends near Moraine Sunday. Max McCoy recently called in Pakasburg. C Thompson and family called at the T S Thompson home Sunday afternoon Kenneth Stafford visited over the
Moravia Iowa council meets with all members present. Treasurer reports show funds on hand across General Highway Cemetery Light Drag Hall Fire Town Hall Bond and Interest Improvement totaling 1257.82 with further unavailable 760106. Bills approved include Union printing labor fuel and supplies. Adjournment follows.
In Madison and nearby towns, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Main and the Vosburghs hosted and visited neighbors. Ottumwa trip noted for C. G. Vorburg, and Albia residents spent Sunday with Fred Tarr. The Merry Mixers met with Mrs. Ray McCord. members shared Bible verses, knotted a comforter, and prepared rug rag. Women prepared garden produce and canning as hogteps assisted at refreshments.
Centerville and Albia social notes list Andrew Sytema and wife, Katrena Sytsma, and Henry Sytsma as business callers in Centerville. Several families including the Cloyed, Van Dorin, Nelson, Lewis, Johnson, Carter, Underwood, Wilson, Hoadley, and Darby are noted visiting homes in Des Moines, Moravia, Hilton, Brompton, Unionville, and Albia on various days.
Public sale set for November 6 1934 at 10 AM to auction real estate in Township 70 North Range 17 West Appanoose County Iowa including multiple subdivided sections totaling 280 acres and 90 more or less, mortgaged to Moravia State Savings Bank. Personal property listed includes cane mill riding cultivator walking cultivators plows farm wagon two horse teams and other farm equipment. Terms cash. Administrator C M McFatridge A M Mangle Auctioneer.
Special Execution from Wald Court awards Lincoln National Life Insurance Co a judgment against F A Miller and Roxa Miller in Appanoose County. Property described as East half of NE quarter and NE quarter of SE quarter in Section 12 Township 70 North Range 17 West. Auction set October 27 1984 at 10 am at Court House south door Centerville Iowa for 4189.26 debt plus 116.62 costs and accruing costs to highest bidder for cash. Sheriff Roscoe C Wales.
Therm Leach of Urbana Center searched for a saw mill location in the valley this winter. Roy T. Darby traveled to Des Moines on Friday. Grandma Darby stayed Sunday night and Monday in Moravia. Homer Newburn finished corn cutting for G R Darby on Wednesday and is now timbering. Mr and Mrs Harry Duvall visited.
Fairview shoppers and families gather for visiting on weekends. Miss Marjorie Drake spent Tuesday night with Misa Ice Fletcher. Mr and Mrs Sam Proctor hosted relatives near Pella. Pearl Kingery and Jon Donald visited Clarence Irelan’s family. Kenneth Blumer and friends visited Keith and Leroy Blumer. Willard Swasick hosted relatives at Blakesboro. Richard and Doris Proctor visited the Swasick home. Earl Brain and children from Hedrick joined kin Friday.
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