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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
3
The 1940 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Wisconsin 80 to 11 in a comeback win marked by Bill Green’s standout 60 yard sprint and a surprise touchdown by Jim Walker. Coachless distractions aside, teammates like Burdell Gilleard and Al Coupples contributed as Iowa showed running prowess over aerial plans.
Mrs Harold Hawk underwent an appendectomy at St Josephs hospital Centerville on Monday after being taken there Sunday evening. She is reported improving at the present writing.
Moravia F F A officers traveled to West Des Moines for the South Central F F A convention. State officers Marvin Paul, Robert Schnathorst, Boyd Ronkeir, and Wescoat attended. sessions covered meeting conduct, year program work, leadership development, and parliamentary procedures.
Members of the Moravia Community Club will be guests of the American Legion post at 7 30 Friday evening. The meeting will feature Delbert Donshoe report on his Hawkeye Boys State participation. His expenses were shared by the Legion and the community club, with an oyster supper served afterward.
William Aiken of Ottumwa, former attorney for the Farm Credit Administration, will speak at a Democratic rally in Moravia community building at 7 30 p m next Wednesday evening Oct 23. Aiken worked with the government agency from 1938 to 1986 and has since lectured for the National Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event is hosted by the Appanoose County Young Democratic Club and the Appanoose County Democratic Central Committee.
A basement fire at Dotson Cafe Friday morning, started by defective wiring, caused little damage. Fire Chief John Veach and volunteers extinguished the blaze with chemicals after firefighters arrived around 1 o clock.
Clark and his brothers run a Duroc hog breeding business with show winnings over $20. They keep Duroc hogs for sale at all times and Clark owns a Black Angus calf weighing nearly 600 pounds, acquired near the school year start. He may become a Black Angus breeder as well.
The Cousins bowling team upset the Atlas Boys 2027 to 1690 and sit atop the Moravia league standings after opening the season with a win over Moravia Union 2001 to 1928. Oral Easter leads with a 180 average, followed by Gerald Morgan at 170. George Van Dorin tops Atlas with 186.
Bruce Gardner Moravia high school coach and ex Central college star has joined the Des Moines Comets. He starred with a 45 yard gain in last Sunday's victory over Sioux City and is expected to play fullback against the Chicago Panthers. Eight other high school coaches are on the Comets roster.
The Monroe county corn husking contest will be held at John Earl Spencer farm four and a half miles south of Albia at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The field is limited to 16 starters and Rural Young People of Monroe county oversee the event. Victor advances to the Fremont district meet on October 22 to vie for a state berth later in the month.
A drive to members proceeds this week led by Republican Women's committee of Taylor township under chairman Mrs John Veach and the membership team. Members include Mrs Gladsy Pennington Mrs Alefa Hiatt Mrs Ethel Gardner Mrs Fannie Glick Miss Leila Day and Mrs Theo Miller. The group last week named all working committee members with Mra M K Blackman heading the program committee and Mrs Frank Selby and Mrs Helen Orelup as members. Maude Coffin chairs publicity with Stella Carter Birdie Main assisting and Alta Chambers leading hospitality. Working Withver members include Mrs Blanch Shull Mrs Jennie Johnson and Mrs Edith Turner. Membership costs five cents.
A program and box supper will be held at Denny School Thursday October 24 at 8 oclock. Everyone welcome. Hazel Hellyer, teacher.
Oehler Oil Co of Moravia receives a plaque from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co in recognition of years of pleasant dealings. A personal letter from Goodyear president P. W. Litchfield accompanies the award, praising the company's loyalty.
In Taylor township’s Moravia community building, young men gathered to register for military service. By 3 pm, 69 had signed up. after an early surge, many were processed by noon, totaling 60 completed registrations.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Marion F. Woodcock a former Moravia resident who died Friday at his home in Pocahontas Arkansas. The Rev T J Zike officiated at Mt Pleasant Baptist church with burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery. He was born July 23 1868 on a farm north west of Moravia son of W J and Nancy Woodcock. He married Florence Fisher and moved to Arkansas where he lived the remainder of his life. Survived by his wife six children one sister Mrs Charles Jones Moravia and one brother Bert Woodcock Des Moines. The body was shipped here Sunday and rested at Swaim Funeral Home until the funeral.
The coal industry of Appanoose county will be recognized Thursday of next week at a coal carnival in Centerville. Miners from across the country are due to march in a mile long parade with union local floats, mine ponies, commercial floats, and the 1941 cars. A stage show will follow. Otha Lee DuVall traveled from Wyman to resume teaching in Centerville schools, filling the post left by DeLoris Main Tharp’s resignation.
Appanoose County is designated for the federal food stamp program with sales beginning soon under Des Moines merchant Joseph H. Hargraves. Public meetings will educate merchants and residents as identification cards and two color stamps, orange and blue, are issued to eligible participants for specific food purchases.
John W. Lockmon, 73, died at home seven miles southeast of Moravia after several months illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Sailes cemetery. Born November 9, 1866 in Union township, he was son of John and Sarah Lockmon. Survived by son Raymond and daughter Mrs. William Irelan, both of near Moravia.
Death announced of 71 year old Hattie Coffin who passed Oct 8 at her Bendavis Missouri home after long illness. Born near Moravia to Amon Nirton, she was raised by sister and brother in law R B Miller after mother's death. Married Marshall Coffin Oct 20 1890, survived by husband, grandchild Donald Baling, eight great grandchildren, sister Sarah Arnold and many relatives. funeral and burial held at Benvia.
The state conservation commission warns that fire danger rises in Iowa woodlands over the next weeks. Cautions urged for state parks and picnics, with emphasis on proper cigarette and match disposal by sportsmen and hikers. Proclaims against burning vegetation to protect soil, wildlife, and scenery. Also notes Mrs. J W Halden and relatives visiting Gravity from Des Moines and Centreville.
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