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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
4
The Moravia High School normal training department offers psychology, school management and rural teaching methods for future teachers. Psychology fosters understanding of life and child behavior, while School Management covers rural school organization and community role. Methods provides senior year teaching technique. Beulah R. Griffin notes the aim is practical, adaptable methods to suit individual schools.
Mrs. Mont Oehler suffered a broken collar bone after a fall down twelve stairs at the R. W. Winslet home in Moravia. She mistook a darkened basement stairway for another room and tumbled Saturday evening, while visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Orwig in Albia and Mrs. J. F. Albert with family in Centerville.
A Thrift Magazine piece by Harry Dantet urges forming a don’t get excited club to curb agitation and preserve self control. It argues Americans waste energy on trivial annoyances and that placidity can advance more than fervor, signaling a new era of calmer collective behavior.
A passage argues that abhorrent acts may be seen as justifiable or praiseworthy by others, urging tolerance and charity. It notes humans’ inconsistency and the tendency to notice others’ faults while neglecting one’s own, using a parable of a man with two wallets.
Edwin Strawbridge in Dance Magazine praises elephants as models of balance and poise. He recalls a Hippodrome scene where light dancers appeared tense then elephants weighed thousands of pounds moved with silent, effortless feet. Elephants exemplify natural rhythm and control.
A Field and Stream writer contrasts Daniel Boone era buckskin with today’s canvas wear. He says canvas is a substitute for a king and notes pioneers used buckskin for clothing and shelter. Modern hunters dress in canvas caps coats and trousers with gloves and boots.
A Thoughtful critique asserts that abuse does not confer validity to ethical use. It argues that inherent flaws and vice in humans will lead to misuse of any resource, and this inevitable abuse cannot justify banning or inhibiting the ethical use of things like alcohol sex or money.
Historical note recalls Henry Grattan era and an Irish Parliament victory. The coach, once housed near the National Museum in Dublin, was evicted when the Free State Parliament moved in 1922. The feature highlights the aging artifact and its discovery by patrons of "materle" relics. Nearby social notices mention residents and visitors across Princeton, Fairfield, Evid, Kalamazoo, and Moravia with names and dates.
Classified lines note farm loans with best terms from Chet Broshar and J T Day offering stalls for school chika horses. Also sale listing for wheat variety Red Crops first class quality from E G Hawk and Batt.
The Standard Bearers met September 8 1928 in church parlors to organize a district school concept. Ferne Humphrey led devotions, Eliza beth Sneed performed a piano solo, and Mary Keemer sang. Students discussed favorite countries Peru and Mexico and a leaflet on The Land of the Manana was shared. Officers elected were Rubye Winsler president Lealah Griffin vice president Alma Keemer secretary Helen McCrary corresponding secretary Agnes Vaburgh treasurer. A letter from Katherine Keyhor India was read. Lunch-time treats followed and visitors from Princeton Mo joined the group at Frank Odem’s home in Oskaloosa.
The Harris family held its seventh annual reunion September 2 and 3 at the Harris home in Moravia. Attendees included M. B. Harris, Mrs. Eva Mathews, Bl. E. Phillips, Harry Duncan and family, Orval Harris, Harry Harris, P. H. Dobbs, Rol Burns, Burdette arts, Lowell Harris, LeRoy Cox, and many relatives from Iowa and nearby states. Refreshments and an evening program featuring Eva and others performed a touching farce titled Topsy Turvey. Most guests returned home Monday. Harry Harris and family of Persia plan to depart Thursday, with M. B. Harris joining them for several months. A community reception for teachers is noted at the school building Friday. Hale Slavin and Audrey Smith return from a motor trip to Chicago.
The Foster family met September 2 at Grandma Foster’s former home to honor her birthday with noon dinner. Most children attended except A W Kincade and Iral Foster. Neal Nash led a blessing, plans for next year were made, and the group noted several deaths, marriages, and births since the last reunion.
An old style classified ad claims ready to use poison kernels named Meyers Red Fox Poison Kernels to deter neighbor rats. It advertises no fuss and no muss with a product credited to SMITH PRUG CO and features a questionable misuse suggestion.
A Sunday gathering led by Mrs. Hillyard featured an orchestra with several special selections. The event drew over forty attendees, exceeding the planned thirty five. Irene Fix is announced as the surprise leader for next Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Gus Luse and Mr and Mrs H W Potts visited Shenandoah last Thursday and Friday and toured radio stations KMA and KFNF, reporting a wonderful time during the trip.
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