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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
3
The scene centers on John K Football described as a large figure advancing along a road while a local dispute over Genn Long worth weighs on residents awaiting its settlement. The tone mirrors a brisk civic update with named individuals and a notable controversy noted but not detailed.
Property owners publish a weekly no hunting listing forbidding hunting trapping or trespass on the premises without a written permit. The notice is extended through January 1st and may include additional names at twenty six each.
Secretary M G Thornburg says bovine tuberculosis eradication will begin in about half the counties this coming winter and spring under the new law. County funds to match state and federal money will be available after April 1, enabling earlier starts in some areas and faster progress overall. Co operation of farmers in scheduling tests and handling cattle will speed work and reduce testing costs.
The notice promotes Fire Prevention Week from October 6 to 12. It extends best wishes to Iohn and Florence, wishing them luck and happiness during the observance.
Moravia and area residents are noted in a long list of visits guests and travels. Earl Boyer attends York Nebraska school this year while B B Beauty Shoppe advertises a permanent wave offer until November 1. Numerous relatives and friends visit, dine, or travel between Moravia Albia Centerville and nearby towns.
Enon residents and visitors are listed with social calls in Albia Centerville and Ames. Mrs Theo Miller chairs Appanoose Federated Clubs joining Iowa Federation meeting in Ames on Sept 28. Ruben Faber serves on grand jury in Albia. Local farm work noted with hog delivery and clover threshing.
Health officials urge strict personal hygiene and community measures to curb poliomyelitis. Reports from six counties prompt recommendations: avoid large gatherings, cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands, keep flies from food, pasteurize or boil milk, and rely on local school decisions about closures guided by health authorities to prevent paralysis and reduce state costs.
The report describes Friday afternoon PE for upper grades led by Mr. Glancy for boys and Miss Shepard for girls. It notes room committees in seventh and eighth grades, a bulletin board committee, and a morning opening exercises program committee. It highlights Home Economics progress, wool dress testing, and freshman cooking and canning projects.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists diverse individuals including Noorden Slavin, Lowell VanDorin, Sim Howell, Opal Boyer, Glen Brown, Donald Darby, and Lucille walking near a doorway to the Metropolitan Opera Company, with scattered notes about time and roles.
On Tuesday afternoon September 10, high school students auditioned for the orchestra and glee club pianists. Nominees included Opal Beer Barrett Coffin Leona Kaster Mo McDaniel and Elizabeth Sneed. Opal Boyer will perform at noon and evening gatherings for students marching from the assembly. Leona Kanter will accompany the boys glee club while Mo McDaniel leads the orchestra piano. Elizabeth Sneed will play for the girls glee club and the mixed chorus. Fashion notes claim the boyish figure is foul.
Farm loans best terms available through Chet Broshar. For rent two stalls by J J McCauley. Apples for sale including Jonathans Ben Davis Jenders by Mrs Roe McCrory. Corn for sale at 1.00 per bushel by W E Hlatt. John Skinner farm 187 acres at Main Station for sale by Mrs A G Turner. Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples 25c per peck and pears at 1.60 per bit by Mrs G B Johnson. House for sale or rent by W C Main. Sale or trade gray mare two Ford trucks Buick touring and roadster by B L Main. Jonathan Apples sprayed handpicked 2.00 per bunker by Fred Coltrain. One 18 inch Round Oak Heater and leather Davenport by Rolia McDonough. Pears for sale 1.00 per bushel by The Blumenstocks.
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