Egg feast and social rounds mark local week
Blue Front Jeff Pattick stayed Wednesday at the Pearl Hiner home and Thursday with the Ben Jones home. The So and Sew club held its annual egg reset at John Van Zante’s home, consuming twelve dozen eggs with pickles sandwiches pie and coffee. Harvey Main won top egg eating prize. Velda Brown took bingo. Eva Vendante and Hattie McCloud hosted, with Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy and Jol as Sunday guests at the Ben Jones home. Chris Bogart and family visited Pearl Hiner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Pattick
Pearl Hiner
Ben Jones
Lyle Jones
So and Sew Club
John van Zante
Harvey Main
Velda Brown
Eva Vendante
Hattie McCloud
Wendell Murdy
Jol
Chris Bogart
Rainy Highway 60 Triggers Weekend Farm Notes
Bulletin of rural life reports ongoing rain threatens planting and harvest as residents plant potatoes and oats, attend church events, and host and visit relatives across Fairview, Centerville, Albia, LeRoy, Des Moines, and surrounding areas. Several families, including the Burns, Townsend, Hiatt, and VanDorin clans, share Easter gatherings and hospital news.
Kinser Valley Easter Sunday Visitors Report
Kinser Valley notes list Easter Sunday visitors to multiple homes including E. Caster family at Herman Johnson, Zell Wilson at Doyle Hampton, Eph Wilson at Charl, and others such as Townsend, Hilton, Reeves, and Purvis households. Local trips include G. R. Darby and Russell in Albia and Ed Robinson home call Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Caster
Herman Johnson
Zell Wilson
Doyle Hampton
Eph Wilson
Hislone
Pauline Townsend
Burk
Woodward
H. L. Hilton
J. W. Mel
Danel
Wm. Hilton
Wm. Reeves
Tleta
Sedan
G. R. Darby
Russell
Albia Wemeaday
Ed Robinson
Potatoes Planted and Dinners Shared Near Enon on Good Friday
Enon community activities include potatoes planted and gar dena started on Good Friday. Locals hosted gatherings at Fred VanDorin home with families such as Faber Lockman VenUorat Selby VanDorin and Walters. Cheese making demonstration drew twelve ladies while neighbors hosted a weiner roast and evening visits with Hawk boys and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare Dena
Fred VanDorin
Mra
Maurice Walters
Merle Walters
Faber, Dear
Mary Teenone & Weiner
Tives Wilson
Hawk
F. P. Ad Mrz
FE. G. Hawk
Centerville Area Social and Hospital News Briefs
Local residents shared visits across Centerville Moravia and Rathbun with calls to the Lusa Callen and Van Antwerp households. The Pack baby from Kenosha Wisconsin returned home after hospital care since February 5 with improving health.
Local Social Notes From Centerville Area
A fragmented social column lists visits and calls from residents. Mrs. Tir9 Pearl and Arthur visit the Boner home as Ed Brown and family host gatherings. Various locals including Ethel McCrory Nan McCrory Dortha Kenton and Marie Clark are noted with weekly gatherings and weekend talks around Centerville.
Fragmented Vintage Notes On War Time Life And Local News
A collage of reflections on calendar quirks food rationing and everyday tasks. The piece touches on patriotism tooth powder light bulbs and paper shortages while weaving in poems community notices Easter church events and local social updates from Ottumwa Centerville and surrounding areas.
Divorce Petition Filed in Appanoose County Court
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County June Term 1942 Samuel L Ball sues Lydia L Ball for divorce on grounds of willful desertion and absence for two years. Petition on file. Lydia must appear by noon on June 22 1942 at Centerville to avoid default. Valentine Valentine attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
Samuel L. Ball
Lydia L. Ball
District Court
Centerville
Valentine & Valentine
Community notes on local families and travels near Des Moines
Iconium Carl Wetterland left Monday for work near Des Moines. Mrs Wetterland and Billie will join him later. They will be greatly missed by this community. Mrs Howard Teater and Carleta and Karen Ann attended. Mr. and Mrs H Ny Beaty spent Thursday at Clarence Teater home. Mr and Mrs Alex Allardyce and family of Moline spent Saturday at parental Beaty home. Mrs Lloyd Beaty are the protamental parents a baby born at St Joseph hospital. Mr and Mrs Leo Beaty and son Dale spent Sunday at Beaty home. Mrs Clarence Teater spent weekend with son Howard and family. Claud Sheldon from Camp Rolla MO was home a few days furlough. He is leaving for another camp soon. Mrs Guy Argo returned home Monday from hospital. Mrs Gustaf Armstrong Coulson doing house work. Crowd gathered at Sheldon home Monday night to chihariv [text garbled]. Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon announced their wedding which took place Dec 20 1941. Mrs Anna Fynkhouser received cards and handkerchiefs on birthday April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wetterland
Des Moines
Lloyd Beaty
St. Joseph Hospital
Pri
Capricks
Leo Beaty
Dale
Beaty
Clarence Teater
Howard
Claud Sheldon
Camp Rolla
Guy Argo
Gustaf Armatrong (Coulson) Sas
Sheldon
Chariv
Clayton Sheldon
Anna Fynkhouser
Notice of Final Report in Hellyer Estate
In Iowa District Court Appanoose County probate No. 6544 the administrator of the estate of Isadora G Hellyer has filed a final report and asks for discharge. A hearing will be held at Centerville Court House on April 8 1942 at 10:00 A M for approval and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
Isadora G.hellyer
Lewis L. Funkhouser
Ida West
Gladys. Hubbs (Richardson
Guy
Funkhouser
Lewis Howard
Fred Howard
Isadora G. Hellyer
Centerville
Town
D. B. Hellyer
Valentine & Valentine
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Arnold at Moravia
Scattered attendees from the community gathered Thursday afternoon at the Turner Funeral Home in Moravia for the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Marve Lockman visited Mrs. Arnold's mother, Mrs. Alpheus Hopkins, near Union. Hosea and Mae Gilliland were also mentioned among those connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Arnold
Moravia
Turner Funeral Home
Marve Lockman
Alpheus Hopkins
Unionville
Hosea
Mae Gilliland
Local social notes from Cantatetiia Saturday gathering
The fragmentary report notes Raymond Lockman and a Mrs. Tonet visiting at the Tomish home on Friday. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Sein, and Donald Hiatt visiting Sunday with unspecified others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantatetiia
Raymond Lockman
Tonet
Tomish
Elbert Sein
Donald Hiatt
Ord Vna
Final Report and Discharge in Donahoo Estate Dispute
Charles L. Johnston administrator of William P. Donahoo estate files final report with the District Court at Centerville. A hearing is set for April 30, 1942, to show cause why the report should not be approved and discharge granted. Interested parties listed include F. L. Donahoo Mary Coffman Cora Coop Grace Martin Grace King Henry Zeigler Oscar Zeigler Paul Donahoo and Ernest King Clarence King among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Appancose County
William P. Donahoo
F. L. Donahoo
Mary Coffman
Cora Coop
Grace Martin
Grace King
Henry Zeigler
John Donahoo
Oscar Zeigler
Paul Donahoo
Charles Zeigler
Roy
Donahoo
Will .Donaahoo
Centerville
Charles L. Johnston
Community P T A Meeting Ends With Games And Refreshments
The last P T A meeting at Boyer school featured questions and answers bingo and a ciphering match. Sandwiches pie coffee and cocoa were served. Families visited nearby homes including Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer and Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer with other locals attending on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Broshar
John Suffieool
Moravia
James Easter
Boyer School
Ira. Boyer
F. A. Boyer
Paul Boyer
Frank O’connor
William Whicker
Carl Boyer
Herman Smith
Belle Whicker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Union
Appanoge County
Gongran
J. K. Smith
Charlene
Mr. and
Bina
Jin Hilton
Willie Me
Allie Boyer
Lola
Russell Burns
Leon Burns
Fairview
Wayne Hiatt
George McDonald
Roy Hiatt
Clyde Gladfelder
W. H. van Dorin
Lester Powell
Stuart
Emeat Meay
Mia
Hilbert Roberts
Rita
Guy Roberts
Howard Whisler
Merle Henderson
Gay Roberts
B. VanDorin
LeRoy
Vera
R. 8
Bayard Neff and Sons
Kenneth Free
George Reid
J. T. VanDorin
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo
Dallas Faber
J. T .VanDorin
Leo
W. H. van Doring
Sylvan
Kinser Valley
Floyd Ransom
Bill Stites
Workman Fama
Eli Hiatt
Gertie Boyer
Roy Purvis
Ben White
Klaiss Young
Mid Long Home
Harry Felton
Clyde Forgy
Homer King and Family
W.,h. VanDorin
Russell Darby
Carl Cloved
Max McCoy
Enon
Turner Funeral
Tome Moravia
Ambulance Service
M. Patrick
Gleason Optamétria Bre
Marea
Rrccesaos
Brooks
Coulson
L. E. Luse
Robert Lusa
Riley Callen
Theo Miller
Glee Callen
Perry
Vinnie Mericle
Neva
Clyde Beaty
Myalle
Lilly
Sylvia
Elsie Callen
Margaret
Edith Couls
Harry van Antwerp
Rathbun
Carl Foster
Cline
Harry Brown
Janet
Forest Meridle
Francis Miller
Betty Lyse
Earl Foster
John Pack
Kenosha
Wis
Mr. Pleasant
Ed BR. Brown
Ethel McCrory
Nan Mc.Crory
Ethel Brown
Dortha Kenton
Arthur
John Sharchee
Ayne Piper
Hiattaville
Beverly McGee
Ottumwa
Earl Hiatt
Bayard Neff
L Song
U. S
Hiatt-Dooley
Roy Dooley
Wesley
Jerry
Ann
Jimmie
Tommy Pettibone
Mary Beth
Jimmy Turner
Billie Rose
Helen Philips
John Burton
Virginia Pettibone
Methodist Church
Carl VanZante and Son
Hiatt
Bert Meadows
Pearl Hiatt
Edna Neff
Flora Jones
Will Wright
Chariton
H.N. Beaty
Paul Runeila
Sarah Hiner
Andy Brown
Olin
Allardyce
W. KE. Kelsey
W. B. Kelsey
Algla
Kelsay
Henry Sonnenburg
Granger
Beryl Brown
Kenneth
Charles Argo
Beryl
Cap Dicks
Junior Armstrong
W. C. Coulson
Moulton
Harry Scott
Pariental King
Hustad
Iconium
Safari
Noth
Defense Savings
Defense
United States
Washington, D. C. C
Nene
Tess Gad
Wate
Boyer
Ridge
Repblican
Laurence A. Osborn
Cincinnati
M. G. “Mage” Liise
Grace L. Bedinger
Jack Bailey
James
Jim
E. Walker
Walnut Township
Democrat
Sheriff
C. O
Whicker Moulton
C. T. Slavin
Marsa Planal
Nees
Staleys
Gardner & Son. Hatchery
Dealey
Love Southern Utilities Company
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