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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
2
In November voters face two key questions dividing party lines focusing on practice and farm relief. The contest will largely hinge on individual shifts rather than organized third parties. Polls could show the largest national turnout ever as voters respond to these defining issues and candidates.
The article discusses radio shifting from a jazz culture symbol to a schoolmaster role. It notes growing recognition of radio as an educational tool across institutions and its use in campaigns and government broadcasts. It argues print remains a permanent record while radio mainly arouses interest, emphasizing educational value lies in stimulating desire to learn.
A newspaper snippet cites Henry Ford praising older workers. He argues that removing the experience and judgment of men over 60 would leave too little to run the world, while acknowledging the value of youth but stressing the role of those over 50 in guiding efforts.
Fall Festival dates set for September 20 to 22 with community praise for local teachers and residents. Moravia notes celebrate thriving lawns at the J. W. Albert property on Wabash Ave, large oat threshing by H. E. Watts, and a potential moving picture house deal for R. S. Charity in Memphoia Mo. Mystic Sentinel reports Mystic people regret loss of a local blacksmith, now closing Second street shop due to poor health.
Ice cream has a long history dating to Dolly Madison and a London confectioner’s claims from colonial times. The piece notes America’s large consumption, a half billion dollars yearly, and calls ice cream a healthful, flavorful pursuit enjoyed by all ages as a quiet, honored guest.
Moravia and surrounding communities enjoy visits and travel as residents host relatives, travel to Iowa and Illinois towns, and send members to jobs and schools. Local families attend fairs, funerals, and gatherings while many relatives move between Centerville, Albia, Oskaloosa, and Des Moines.
Iconium proved stronger than Piano on Sunday as McCord fanned 12 and allowed 7 hits while Plano's Philty struck out 7 and yielded 8 hits. Lineups featured Iconium Thompson Moore Orr Anderson H Arye Sharp Bradwell Warnick McCord Walter Breese Head McCord Guffey N Agyru Carter Hellyer Philby. First game saw Tevnute seven Albig zero and second game Icon iwh seven Cuignville two.
A fragmented, unclear note speaks of rising and being lost in a northern wilderness. The text hints at a journey or struggle but provides no specific names, dates, or events to anchor a full report. The readable parts emphasize place and atmosphere over concrete actions.
A Coulson family reunion gathered on a rainy Thursday at the R.8 Coulson home south of Moravia. A cafeteria dinner followed by watermelons, then a business meeting elected F. H. Coulson as resident and several others as secretary treasurer and committee members. The evening included talks, music, games, and a program. next year’s reunion is set for the W. B. Coulson home southwest of Center Hill.
The 31st annual Boyer reunion was held on Saturday at the A. Boyer grove with about 160 attendees. A morning ball game among married men and boys and a generous noon meal preceded an afternoon meeting led by F. A. Boyer. Officers chosen for the coming year include Gen. Boyer president and John McDanel vice president. A memorial for Eli Boyer and a letter from Anna Boyer Woodward were read. Distances represented included Kansas City, Rockford, Ottumwa, Nodaway, Lincoln, and Pierceton with many Boyer relatives in attendance. A note adds Ford’s interest in buying an old fire engine, and a quip contrasts a boy’s pushmobile with a millionaire’s Holls-Boyce haul.
Mrs. Ferrel Albert sang several vocal numbers on Henry Field's Shenandoah radio broadcast last Thursday morning. She was accompanied by pianist Mrs. Nadine Winslet. Lloyd Rose drove his brother Kermit’s car to Rockford, Illinois at the start of the week. The phrase Just charge it has caused much sorrow.
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