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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
2
A poem styled narration describes a reckless driver racing in a car. The speaker, alarmed, blocks the way and fears for safety as crash and shattered glass erupt. A final line hints at censorship or protest against publishing the words spoken by the roadhog.
Mrs. Sadie Rouse heads Hilton Ladies Aid Thursday session to fill several barrels for the orphans home. Rev. Zerbe preached here Sunday with revival stages in Albia drawing area attendees. Humphreys and daughters Ferne Christine Frances joined Moravia visit. Kingery family visited Brestelle home. Williams family from Chariton and Will Steele’s family at Thomas Smith home. Humphrey youths hosted about fifty felas for a roast Saturday. Breazelle family sold farm to move to Des Moines within a month.
A string of social notices from Centerville Moravia Darbyville and surrounding towns lists guests and visits. Names include Miss Genevieve Carter Mrs Stella Carter Clarence Ivelan J W Halden Kathryn Whitehill Bruce Watts Evelyn Shepard Marie Ochler Dorothy Reich and many others with repeated weekend and Sunday gatherings. Also noted are local inquiries about denatured alcohol prices in Gamble Stores and multiple family visits across Ottumwa Indianola Rockford Redfield Darbyville Moulton and Beac on Iowa.
The first six weeks at Iconium school show 28 pupils with 18 neither absent nor tardy. Names listed include Lois Argo and Mary Argo among others. Those with averages 90 or above are Mary Argo, Mildred Derby, Emily Free, Grace Argo, and Virginia Argo.
Alex Johnson and family visited the Francis Suttons in Williamsburg Iowa. George Darby and J W Cohagan families spent Sunday at M M Derby’s. Leo Flattery’s Albia family visited Frank Maneer. John Robinson worked as Moravia culler Thursday. John Winfield’s group vacationed at Mrs Newton’s Foster home. John works in Waukee mines. Caster family visited Mrs O A Johnson. C A Johnson’s house recently painted by Hargona. Autogiro day at Albia drew several valley residents. William Wilson and Billy joined by Richard Peatman called on H L Darby. Postman former Foster resident. Peatman ran a blacksmith shop near United Brethren church then. Mary Miletich and Ledra Smith visit Albia High School. Ruben Faber and Anderson families in Albia area. Hunters out as season opens amid fall weather. Toby Madison of Melcher visited. A persimmon tree at H D Darby’s bore fruit last year, a rare sight here.
Mr and Mrs A F Woodcock hosted shuginess callers in Albia with multiple visits noted. Families including Bennet Callen Hawkins and Robinsons spent time with relatives in Albia Moravia Centerville and Newton with several business calls and overnight stays mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Dolph Tarbell and daughter spent Sunday at Mrs Millie Chadwick home. Ed Miller and family along with Otha Fenton family visited D B Fenton’s. Elbert Moore stayed with Charles Hammond midweek. Beulah Dicks and others visited Len Beaty and Mrs Delia Fenton connected with Vera Moore and Mrs Ed Miller. Community locals dropped by Tarbell and Moore homes and Jack Murphys hosted visits.
C F Redlich of Minneapolis will demonstrate his rupture treatment method at the Continental Hotel in Centerville on November 4 and at the Clark Hotel in Albia on November 3 from 10 AM to 4 PM. He claims the Perfect Retention Shields seal ruptures in any position and weight, offering relief and a lasting, sanitary device.
Ownership statement for Moravia Union newspaper at Moravia Iowa filed October 9 1931 sworn by publisher H K Smith. It lists publisher editor managing editor and business manager as H K Smith with Moravia Iowa address. Declares owner and respondent bondholders none and is notarized by C Coulson.
Classified ads list items for sale including building tile 4x8x12 and White Rock cockerels. Also seeks woodsawing help at $1 per hour and rental, farm livestock, 16 inch coal heating stove, and a lost Miller Fountain Pen between local stores. Contact details: Mrs Stella Carter, Gollaher, Keith Roberts, Leo Chester Broshar, Mrs W A Johnson, Fred Coltrain, J L Johnson, R R Pennington, Clell Coulson.
Mrs D K K Orelup returned from Town City where she visited Dr Orelus and their son Don. Don is recovering from neck surgery and dislikes his plaster coat. They plan to return home early next week. Mrs 9 L Black and Kathleen visited Centerville on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Keith Reich of Dea visited More avi for weekend.
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