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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
3
The Iowa Legionaire reprints Robert J. Shaw urging confidence to face the future, noting how trust enables bold steps from air travel to courts and operating rooms. The piece argues leaders act on facts, not prejudice, and cites examples of perseverance. It contrasts aging with achievements from Jefferson to Edison and Lincoln.
Unionville Moravia community gathers for a library benefit at the Moravia Community Building, raising over 27 dollars for new materials. Civil War veteran Uncle Bill Shuck marks his 98th birthday at home with family, gifts, and greetings from Governor Wilson, hoping to reach the century mark.
Verda May Doty aged 64 of Blakesburg died at 8 p m February 20 at her daughter Mrs W E Robertson's Ottumwa home after five weeks illness. She leaves four daughters Mrs Robertson Mrs Howard Whisker Moravia Mrs Verne Schoech and Mrs Verlin McAlister Blakesburg and four sons W H Doty Moline Ill George Lewis Rockford Ill Harvey Des Moines and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her daughter’s home near Blakesburg with burial beside her husband J A Doty in Unionville cemetery.
The PTA will gather at the school building Monday evening for a program including a business session, roll call, music by the Junior band, a Circus parade featuring Pre-Primary and First Grade, a vocal solo by Bette Day with Mrs Williams accompanying.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at United Brethren Church with participation from all town churches. Mrs. Dille and Mrs. Wilson organize, Mrs. Blumenstock handles the offering, and Rev. Smith Brown Zike and Mrs. Vera Zike are among leaders. A women’s choir from multiple denominations will lead readings and hymns. The event, prepared by Shanghai and observed worldwide, invites public attendance.
O. T. Foglesong accepted a position with the Broshay Barber Shop in Moravia and began duties there Saturday. He recently returned from Washington, Iowa, where he operated a shop for a few months.
Mrs Curtis Burton enjoyed a warm Sunday night as her son Richard Burton rang from California. Helen Hamilton visited Dorothy Nowels on Monday night.
The Class Nine of the Methodist Sunday School held the annual roll call service with 80 members present. Letters from former pastors and members were read, followed by a cooperative dinner for 40 at tables decorated with red hatchets and cherries. The Martha Washington pie centerpiece, made by Mrs Blumenstock and committee members, ensured each guest received a serving.
Extra activities expand the farm shop program with hands on work in farm butchering, house insulation, automotive mechanics, electric welding and lubrication. A class of thirty boys often works after school for two to four hours on these projects, showing strong practical interest for farm life tasks. In class they slaughtered five hogs using a simple set up and plan to dress a beef and some mutton before the term ends.
Word arrived Saturday of the sudden death of Mrs. T. R. Gordner's stepfather in Ames Iowa from a heart attack. Mrs. Gordner had been with her son Lorence and family at Burt Iowa and went to Ames for the funeral held Tuesday.
Bowling statistics show standings with teams and points for Union Turner Durocs Radio Ward Allies Hiatt Durocs Dummy and others. Week results include Union over Dummy 3 0 Turner defeats Duroc 3 2 Radio over Allies 2 1 Ward defeats Hiatt 3 0. High single game 236 by Jack McDonough and high three game average 193 by John Dille.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Jay celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 19 with a quiet observance at home. The couple is described as leading Appanoose county citizens with many friends sending congratulations on the milestone.
Sarah Ellen Donahoo born January 1860 near Martinsburg Missouri died February 20 1941 at her Moravia home aged 81 years 1 month 11 days She and husband W P Donahoo lived a life of Christian service as a minister’s wife Three children Irvin Leanne Ethel Taressa Zelma survived by Taressa who died young Her death followed injuries from a fall February 19 after months of illness.
Moravia Community Club elected Paul Broshar as president, with M K Blackman as first vice president and Charles Johnson as second vice president. John D Veach, A O Main, Wm Gardner, Chester Broshar, Bert Turner, and others named to the two year board. The couple’s church wedding earlier was followed by a luncheon and social hour.
A notice from Congressman K M LeCompte announces Coast Guard Academy entrance exams on May 14 at multiple locations for males ages 17 to 22. Appointments are competitive and interested individuals may write the congressman in Washington for details.
An elderly Moravia resident died 24 hours after a fall that injured her back and leg. Survived by husband and two brothers Ruben Coop of Unionville and Benny Coop east of Moravia, with many relatives attending services at Moravia United Brethren church. Burial in Jay cemetery. Pallbearers named. sermons by S A Fisher and two assistants.
Words fail to express my appreciation for the many kind words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown by relatives and friends during the last illness and death of my beloved wife Mrs. W. P. Donahoo. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Rev. W. P. Donahoo.
John Richard Ballew visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers while on furlough from the Coast Guard. He and his mother Mrs Richard Ballew and his brother George Ballew are from Moulton. He enlisted about a year ago and is stationed in Chicago St. He was on leave during the visit.
The Union requests to announce a caucus of voters in the Independent School District of Moravia to be held at the Community Building on Thursday evening February 27 at 7 30 for nominating two candidates for the office of school director.
The death of Mrs. Harvey Hiatt of Silvis Ill was reported. Her remains will be brought to Moravia for a 2 PM Friday service at the Frank Swaim home conducted by Rev T J Zike. Burial follows in Moravia cemetery. Her passing saddens many locals. another notice will appear later.
Papers circulated in recent days to gather money for the Tom McCrory family after a fire that destroyed livestock and farm machinery. Reports say funds were sufficient to purchase two milk cows and the family expressed sincere thanks.
The Glee Club of Moravia High School sponsors a bake and candy sale at Ward's Store on Saturday March 1 starting at 9 am. Proceeds support club activities.
Smothered chicken or roast pork with brown gravy accompanies noodles lima beans mashed potatoes beet pickles appie and raisin salad pie and coffee Dorothy Hiner was a weekend guest of Dorothy Nowels.
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