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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
3
The Hiatt family and neighbors gathered for Sunday visits across Hiatt households. Mrs Anna Hiatt was slated to host the Ladies Aid on Thursday afternoon while relatives including the Tucker, Dicks, Martin, McDanel, and Hiatt families joined others for meals and social calls at several homes in the Hiatt community.
Mr Daniels and son Kenneth and Tra Yenager attend the Century of Progress in Chicago this week. Misa Evelyn Hiatt spent weekend at Moulton with friends. Mr and Mrs Rollie Carter’s home hosted visitors Monday evening. Nadine Donovan’s wedding to Wood of Albia celebrated with a shower and chivary party hosted by W. E. Donovan. A large neighbor gathering offered congratulations and presents. Sereneers were treated and all enjoyed.
Unionville notes show residents visiting relatives in Missouri South Dakota and Illinois while others attend the Century of Progress and a National Legion convention in Chicago. Local gatherings include M E B and Baptist Ladies Aids, with trips to the World Fair and Ottumwa visitors, plus furloughs and dinners with kin in Centerville and nearby towns.
Willie Van Dorin and family spent Sunday in Albis. Moravia visitors stayed Monday with Grandpa and Grandma Darby. School near here dismissed Wednesday for the NRA celebration in Albia. Teachers Marty Jennings Donald Darby and Dorothy Darby led the parade. Des Moines visitors Hugh Lewis family saw relatives Sunday. Meeting at Brompton Monday night with Geo Darby and family. Erma Tubaugh delivered the message. Enon Sunday School homecoming featured songs readings and Rev Behrens of Moravia.
The Town State Department of Health cites a 1932 Iowa death toll of 85 under 18 linked to a herd of wild horses under a driver’s control. Drivers must be cautious as pedestrians and schoolchildren share streets. safety messaging compares cars to releasing a herd of wild animals. The article also notes a 1 pm luncheon of the 20th Century club at Mrs F A Reid home, starting this year’s study on early Iowa history.
W L Adams suffered heart irregularities and bloating after eating due to gas. A treatment with Adlerike relieved the symptoms, allowing normal eating without discomfort. Sold by Smith & Veach, Druggists.
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County a petition filed by Vernice Stagner seeks divorce from Herbert Stagner on grounds of desertion and asks for custody of their minor son Edward Hartley Stagner. If no defense is filed by October 12 1939 judgment by default may be rendered.
Mrs F. 8 Hiatt remains ill at her Moravia home. Mrs Vesta Oehler leaves for Colorado for the winter seeking improved health. Lorenet Gardner of Simpson College visits family in Indianola. T J Tuse heads to St Louis with a Moravia Co Operative hog and sheep shipment. Rev Fred Riggs officiates funeral in Des Moines. Ab Hoff and son Clyde shear lambs near Hedrick amid rising feeder shipments. Gambles ad notes prices near all time lows including tires and shells.
The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad, later Chicago and North Western, began contact with Iowa in 1855 opposite Clinton and Dubuque. From its 1836 charter to 1848 start of work, and through key milestones like Elgin’s 1860 celebration, Rockford’s 1852 train, and line completions to Freeport Dixon and Fulton, the piece traces the road’s western expansion and Mississippi contacts.
Obscure Mormon dissenter Potter Christ in Council Bluffs, who billed himself the Messenger of the New Covenant, appeared in 1868 offering revelations and a new bible the Midnight Cry. His writings blended Mormon doctrine with spiritualist ideas, drawing dissenters until his death in early 1873.
Wl H Rice improving and able to be about. Almont Main visitors in Albia. J E Sharp visitors in Centerville. D Kennedy and son Keith in Ames. George Hiatt from University Park Moravia visit. Mars Iowa guests at Allen Hiatt home. D K Orelup and son visit Ottumwa. W Blyin at Purina dealers’ convention in St Louis. Mrs A Bordering from Peru grieving cousin’s death. L B Hiatt family from Denver visit. M L Weatherly improving in University hospital Iowa City. Mrs Rev H A Smith and children visit Reagner. L B Reed and Wray Hill visit Richland. G C Culter and Kathryn Whitehill visit Indianola. Rev Geo Suenkel moving to St Louis.
Moravia Town Council meets in regular session with Mayor Gardner and councilors present. Bills approved include police wages, printing, marshal duties, hauling, repairs, shale, lighting, gas and oil, labor, and cemetery mower sharpening. furnace installation authorized. Treasurer reports total balances across funds and adjournment follows.
From the Moravia Union dated October 4 1928 the remodeled Church of Christ building was dedicated last Sunday with Rev P M Lind of Queen City Missouri as principal speaker. A fall program drew a large crowd as Mr and Mrs W T Van Dorin planned a golden wedding anniversary for October 5. New 20th Century club officers named include president Mrs I B Sneed vice president Mrs Elizabeth Broshar secretary Mrs Stella Carter treasurer Mrs J W Halden and reporter Mrs M H Goeldner. Turner oil station on Wabash avenue reported a break in with theft of gasoline tires tubes candy cigars and other items.
Twenty five years ago on October 8 1908 Hattie Main married Ray McCloud. Local youths caught several possums with Ray Wineler and John Knowles each reporting catches. The Moravia band, praised by Blakesburg Excelsior, appeared in full dress and provided music to the satisfaction of all while the band members conducted themselves as gentlemen during their stay.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Jack Spencer last Thursday with twenty one members present and two new members joining Miss Ruby Tisue Opal Seller and a friend visited Violet and Emma Sutton Thursday Mrs Bob Rogers hosted relatives at a dinner and all brought baskets Harold Kingery suffered leg and face bruises from a wagon fall in Albia last Wednesday accompanying 4 H boys in the NRA parade Miss Johanna Nicholetto wed Tony Angran to the town wide surprise and joy
Classifieds list items for sale and requests including a good used piano from Smith Piano Co in Albia Iowa, plus multiple short notices for apples windfalls handpicked cider and a stray black yearling heifer with a finder notification request.
Rev Zerhe plans another year with the community. Suttons visit Ottumwa to meet grandson Edwin Francia Cox. Mrs Jack Spencer has questions from Chicago. Earl Spencer threshing this week. Farm Bureau to meet at Hilton Hall Friday evening. Mrs W W Slaughter directs Union to 1602 Washington Ave La Grande Oregon as Wesley attends school. Eastern Oregon Normal School located in Grande Ronde Valley. Slaughter notes work after school. Harold Davis family moves to Kinser property. We may return to Moravia in December.
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.