28 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
1
Moravia Batarr is printed as a second class mail matter at Moravia Iowa in Appanoose County under the 1879 act. Published every Thursday by H EK and W T Smith as publishers.
The Moravia Public School Band earns praise for the parents who fund instruments, transport, and trips. Editors commend the community spirit as financial stress challenges are met and progress is pursued, highlighting dedication beyond the band director and officials.
The piece argues that responsible people notify police about burglars and call the fire department to save buildings, questioning why drivers and street users who endanger life are not reported. It contrasts protecting property with protecting lives.
A Milton Herald excerpt discusses citizen thrift versus immediate spending. It argues that prudent saving funds future needs and community needs, while criticizing the idea that all earnings should be spent or given away. The piece extols the rugged individualist who funds ball teams bands and churches.
Herbert Lewis of Des Moines spent Sunday with Laurence and Francia Johnson. Robert Jennings and family and Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo, Herman Sytsma and family, Andrew Sytsma, spent Thursday evening at the Henry Sytsma home in honor of Mr Sytsma's birthday. Mrs Leda Sincox spent Tuesday with Mrs Grant Sincox, Mr and Mrs Pat Fisher and Mrs Laurence of Albig spent Tuesday evening at the Ed Johnson home. Rollie Carter and family spent Thursday evening at the Grant Sincox home. Zell Wilson and wife spent Friday at the parental Eph Wilson home. Cle s Van Dorin spent Saturday with Clair Sincox, Henry Sytsma and Katrona spent Sunday afternoon at the Rollie Carter home. Kenneth Free and Mrs Flora Jones were callers at the E G Sincox home Sunday, Mr and Mrs C B Ades of Rexfield spent Monday evening at the Grant Sincox home.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics projects total gross farm income around 6.46 billion dollars for the year, up from 6.143 billion in 1932, driven by higher crop prices and subsidies from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Livestock prices are below last year and could limit gains unless they rise in the remaining months. Overall, further improvements in industrial activity and farm demand are anticipated, but at a moderated pace.
The junior class at MHS outlines officers and activities while detailing girls and boys basketball status, glee clubs, orchestra, and a planned class play. Seniors led by two captains, with specialized senior and normal training entries, plus the fresh class beginnings and initiations, are noted along with new supervised study changes and prank-free freshmen events.
Velma Boshak Ewing reports Brush rural school began August 28 with a first month ending Friday. Students include Betty Hiatt Walter Wilson Clifford Tisue Hallien Tisue Arden Wilson Eugene Tisue Charles Fulton Ronald Tisue Kathryn Means Carl Tisue Lelah Mae My Janet Walter Cliford Hallien Arden Eugene Charlene Kathryn Lelah Mae. Several pupils posted perfect attendance for four weeks. Walter Charlene Kathryn have top teeth brushing records. Students study Europe United States and South America, read Longfellow selections, and practice writing in own words. Curt finished Bobbs Merrill primer and started another. Selah Mae began Bubba-Merrill primer. writes name and words. Charlene Ronald Kathryn weekly spelling from dictation. Warm days slowed handwork to writing. Betty excused to join band in Moravia and will perform in Albis NRA meeting Wednesday. Choir song All Through the Night introduced. several pupils participate.
The Hiattsville Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Lucile Carter last Thursday afternoon. Various residents and families were noted visiting, including Miss Lucile Daniels’s plans to study in Chicago and Ted Tucker’s engagement announced at a recent shower party. Neighbors gathered for gifts, shared treats, and well wishes for the couple.
Wendl Coulson and family and neighbors gathered for a tomato canning session at the Roy Purvis home, yielding 114 quarts. Numerous residents visited the event or hosted relatives, with several trips and visits noted among Honey Creek area families and local farms.
ENON Helping Hand club met with Mrs. O S Miller Thursday twelve ladies and five children attended. They will meet with Mra Earnest McKay next Thursday. Clelia Jones attended teachers meeting in Albig Saturday. Albia callers included Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin and Leo Mr and Mrs J J Selby and Hiatt Flora Jones and Kenneth Free. Fred Van Dorin and family are moving to Moravia this week. Mrs Clara Selby moves to J T Van Dorin home for winter. Homecoming and Bally Day at Enon school next Sunday October 1 basket dinner at noon. Program will be found elsewhere in this paper.
Community notes recount visits and calls across Hedge College attendees Edna Dyphon Vivien Wright and families in Albia. Multiple Sunday and Wednesday social calls at C Q Jones Eph Wilson and Creech households, plus a fall injury to Dick Wilson and a return trip by Emma Robinson with son John to Corydon.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hiatt visited the Ivan Gibbs home near Centerville during a week. Ming Mae Criddlebaugh and her brother Raymond visited their brother Bayard Criddlebaugh on Saturday. Bayard, Emma Ray, and others picked apples at Emma Ray orchard Saturday. Chester Sanders bought Acme Colts at the Centerville sale. The Coffins and son Duane and Emma Ray attended church meeting at Miller church Wednesday evening.
Centerville notes mention vers trading in Centerville Saturday and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Will Moffatt of Unionville on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rumley and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Criddebaugh and son Roger, Emma Ray attended a Miller church meeting Saturday evening. Mrs. Delilah Hayworth and son Alph of near Moulton and Balak Criddlebaugh visited the Mary Fowler home Wednesday.
An advertisement recounts a 30 year battle with constipation ending after using Adler’s remedy. It quotes Allee Burns and notes druggists Souring food from the stomach and relief after taking Adler’s. Also mentions Gamble Stores and tire promotions from G and J Tires. Mr and Mrs B S Staley visited Moravia from Centerville.
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