Body of Marvin Burton Found in France Grave
The body of Marvin W. Burton, brother of Mrs. Ivan Walter, was found while searching for missing soldiers. He was reported missing in action June 18, 1944, near Les Buteaux, France. The body was moved to Blosville American Cemetery, 28 miles south of Cherbourg. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Glen Burton of near Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin W. Burton
Ivan Walter
Les Buteaux
France
Blosville
Chereburg
Glen Burton
Bloomfield
Good Agriculture MAKES A tester Community H Elson
The article discusses causes of bad milk odor and taste in households during this season. It highlights unsanitary conditions, salt deficiency, and especially weeds like garlic, wild onion, wild lettuce, pennyweed, yarrow, bitter weed, peppergrass, and buckhorn as factors. Removing cows from pastures before milking and plowing infested ground to crop rotation are advised to improve milk quality.
Granddaughter Is Married In Texas
Rosemary Spenger, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs J. D. Pence, wed Ensign C. Q. Thomas at the Naval Air Station Chapel in Corpus Christi Texas. The double ring ceremony occurred March 10 with Lt Briarley officiating. The bride wore a grey suit with pink accessories and an orchid. attendants wore brown with pink accents. A reception followed at the Nixon Hotel blue room. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi where Ensign Thomas is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Spenger
J. D. Pence
Corpus Christi
Texas
Albia Union-Republican
J. E. Spencer
Albia
Rosemary
C. Q. Thomas
C. P. Maddox
Naval Air Station Chapel
Briarley
Misa Doris Cook
Llane
Ath Markovich
Enon
Nixon Hotel
Corpus Risti
Ensign
Thomas Fa
W S C Church Women Host April Meeting
The W S C of the Methodist Church met April 17 at the parsonage with Grace Hawes as hostess and 26 present. Devotions led by Mrs. Hawes focused on The Fruit of the Spirit. Janette Jolley and Mamie Blumenstock performed, and the program covered Peace Foundation in Latin America with Mildred Bishop and Schools for Girls in Brazil by Etta Fonely. Clothing donations for Philippine War Relief were requested for April 28 Missionary Sunday, quoting Gen. Wainwright on sending clothing for courage and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Methodist Church
Grace Hawes
Philippine War Relief
Gen. Wainwright
Bernstein Brothers Take Over Local Business in Albia
Garry and Abe Bernstein take over Bernstein's at 106 108 Washington Avenue East Albia after military service. The firm sells new and used home furnishings and is a major buyer of wool hides furs and scrap metals in Southern Iowa. The business was started by their father Ben J. Bernstein. The Bernsteins recently moved to Cakaloono after 32 years in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Abe Bernstein
Bernstein
Merrill Coulson Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Dignne Burton Dickie Har and Linda Coulson helped Merrill Coulson celebrate his fourth birthday Saturday. Mrs Cecil Coulson served a delicious supper to the guests and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dignne Burton
Dickie Har
Linda Coulson
Errill Coulson
Cecil Coulson
Honores
Mrs. Creekmur Dies At Talbott Home
Mrs. Alice Creekmur 77 of Moville died at 6 30 am Wednesday at Rev G M Talbott home in Moravia after a stroke seven months ago She lived with her daughter and granddaughters Mia Donald Jones and Louise Greekmaur since moving to Moville Born December 13 1808 at Ridgeway Wis she married George Creekmur April 4 1889 He died in 1911 She is survived by two sons Roscoe Creekmur South Gate Calif Mury Creekmur Moville three daughters Velma Haskell Long Beach Mrs Talbott and Bertha Countryman Phoenix 17 grandchildren and 1 2 gradchildren and a brother ill Yapp Portland Ore Body to be moved from Swaim home to Moville for funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Creekmur
Moville
G. M. Talbott
Moravia
Talbott
Mia
Donald Jones
Louise Greekmaur
Ridgeway
Wis
Samuel
Sarah Yapp
George Creekmaur
Movilla
Roscoe Creekmur
South Gate
Calif
Mury Creekmur
Velma Haskell
Long Beach
Bertha Countryman
Phoenix
Funeral Services for Mrs F C Scott in Toledo
Funeral services for Mrs F C Scott who died at her Toledo home Wednesday were held Saturday in the United Brethren Church. Rev Scott, former pastor of the local church, conducted the rites. Survived by daughter Harriett and sons Floyd and Vernom, with husband serving as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Scott
Toledo
United Brethren Church
Scott
Harriett
Floyd
Vernom
Easter Dinner At Burns Home Brings Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Leon Burns hosted a cooperative Easter dinner Sunday at their home. Attendees included Mrs Allie Boyer Lola Boyer Mr and Mrs David Weston and family Mr and Mrs Olin Foster and family Mr and Mrs Russell Burns and family and Paul Burns. The gathering featured visiting and warm wishes for many more happy Easters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Allie Boyer
Lola Boyer
David Weston
Olin Foster
Russell Burns
Paul Burns
Iowa Farm Bureau tops 100000 members in Iowa
The Iowa Farm Bureau reports a 1946 membership total of about 100,244 farm families, surpassing 50 percent of all state farmers. Wayne Tyler notes dues are 10 dollars yearly, with allocations to county programs, state, and the American Farm Bureau. Town leads counties with 2283 members. Sindgs notes 110000 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau
Wayne Tyler
American Farm Bureau
Renton County
Buena Vista
Clinton
Clayton
United States
Sindgs
Farm Bureau
Tyler
Sinet
ETC Club Hosts Evening Social and Prize Night
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammona hosted the ETC club gathering with a 2 rook party won by Misa Maud M Donald. Assisting were Mr. John Horat man and Mrs. George Firkins. Fred Dotson marked his 69th birthday on April 18 with a garden fresh dinner of radishes onions and lettuce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
Fred Hammona
Misa Maud M Donald Win
John Horatman
George Firkins
Fred Dotson
Cemetery care bids sought for Iconium Salemeteries Dick Hellyex
Notice announces that bids will be received for the care of the Iconium and Salem cemeteries in Chariton County. The clerk is Dick Hellyex as the designated official managing the tender process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Salem
Dick Hellyex
Chariton Two
Clerk
Evelyn Hiatt Weds Kenneth Daniels in Mora Via Church
Evelyn Hiatt daughter of Pearl Hiatt ties nuptial knot with Kenneth Daniels son of G N Daniels at Mora Via Methodist Church in Hiattaville. The couple plan home on a farm after a Army discharge and wedding receptions follow with Rev Hawes and local relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Hiatt
Pearl Hiatt
Kenneth Tyapaniele
G. N. Daniels
Hiattaville
Moravia Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Virgil Dooley
Hiattsville
Dooley
Hawes
Moravid
Myr
Claude Humphrey
Albia
Revival Starts Soon At Nazarene Church Moravia
The Church of the Nazarene in Moravia begins a revival Monday April 29 with Rev. Welsh as the speaker each evening at 8:00. Special singing and old hymns will be featured. Pastor Warren E. Burd invites all to attend and join in these services as the church expresses gratitude for a record month of attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Welsh
Missouri
Golden Gate Church
Evangelistic Meetings at Iconium Church This Week
The Rev Ira J Hoover a graduate of Kletzing College University Park Iowa is conducting evangelistic meetings at the Iconium Church April 24 to 29 with services nightly at eight oclock and two services on Sunday April 28 at eleven a m Special vocal numbers will be provided by Rev and Mrs Hoover each evening A welcome is extended to all who care to come
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Hoover
de ‘Uate
Kletzing College
University Park
Iowa
Iconium
Odist Church
J F Patrick 18 Rushed To Hospital
J F Patrick was rushed to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday afternoon for an emergency operation. He is reported recovering satisfactorily. He is living with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs U S Mangle, north of town, and was age on March 14, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Patrick
St. Josephe Hospital
Centerville
U. S. Mangle
Mrs Willard Brooks Taken To St Josephs Hospital
Mrs. Willard Brooke was admitted to St Josephs hospital in Center ville on Wednesday for treatment of complications after a siege of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Brooke
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Cooperative Dinner At McCrory Home On Easter Sunday
A cooperative dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Loyd McCrory on Easter Sunday. Despite scarce meat, chicken and most trim mings were available. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCrory, Eugen, Richard, Francis and Daisy, Louis Y. Schaffner, Grandma McCrory, Miss Emma Woods, Mrs. Ora Peters and Mrs. Velma Benge with sons Bobbie and Stevie who called in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd McCrory
Harry McCrory
Eugen
Richard
Francis
Daisy
Louis Y. Schaffner
Grandma McCrory
Emma Woods
Ora Peters
Mre
Velma Benge and Sons
Bobbie
Stevie
Birthday Party Honors Gene and Judy Kay Gladfelder
A surprise birthday gathering was hosted at the Kenneth Gladfelder home last Wednesday night for Gene Gladfelder and his sister Judy Kay. Attendees included Boyd Paxton Gene Boyer Kester Gladfelder Johnnie Hiner Donald McDonel Laverne McDanel Robert Gladfelder and the honorees. Guests in attendance were the Gladfelder and Foster families Easter family and Kenneth Gladfelder family. Ice cream and cake were served as the party wound down with best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gladfelder
Gene
Judy Kay
Boyd Paxton
Gene Boyer
Kester Gladfelder
Johnnie Hiner
Donald McDonel
Laverne McDanel
Robert Gladfelder
Gene Gladfelder
Jessa Gladfelder
Robert Foster
Virsil Easter
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Geng J
Service In The Service Discharge Expected This Weekend
Sgt. Donald Darby, hospitalized at Bushnell Veterans hospital in Brigham City Utah, will likely be discharged today and return home this weekend. He served nearly four years overseas, including the Battle of the Bulge on Christmas Day 1944, where he lost an arm in the December 28 drive. His father George Darby relays the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Darby
Bushnell Veterans Hospital
Brigham City
Utah
Army
George Darby
Don
Maren
Robert Derby
Saturda
Camp Shelby
Miss
Town State College
Ames
Lt Turner Plans to Remain in Navy After Transfers
Lt. (JG) Charles Albert Turner II, son of Mia Iva Turner of Motlavia, transfers from Naval Air Transport Service Squadron Three to Squadron Two for assignment to Squadron Four. He trains to command four engine transport planes, the Douglas Skymaster, after completing training at Naval Air Station Olathe Kansas. Turner reported to NAS Olathe in 1948, earned wings at Pensacola in 1943, has over 1,070 pilot hours, and intends a naval career. He is married to Mildred Darlene Shreeve and they reside with daughter Margerite Artine in Inglewood, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert Turner
Mia
Iva Turner
Motlavia
Naval Air Transport Service Squadron Three
Quadron Two
Turner
Naval Air Station
Olathe
Kana
Navy
Pensa
Leola
Fla
Morayin High School
Mildred Darlene Shreeve
Margerite Artine
Westemn
Inglewood, Calif
Church Services and Times Revised for Sunday
Fairview and Hilton worship services adjust for one Sunday. Rev Ira J Hoover to deliver sermons at morning and evening services. Church School times listed for both locations with the adjusted schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Hoover
Mensege
Fairview
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule
The order lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with M. H. Johnson as superintendent and an 11:00 a.m. worship service led by Pastor W. E. Burd. Evening programs include 7:00 p.m. New York PS and an 8:00 p.m. worship, plus 8:00 p.m. Thursday Bible study and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Robert Kerby
Horace Schaffner
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
Cain
Wesley Chapel
Sehool
Hilton
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
N.Y
Preyer
Mary Ellison and Gene Lathen Wed on Easter Sunday
Mary Ellison and Gene E Lathen wed at the Ellison farm home near Moravia in a double ring ceremony. Rev Donald McKay officiated with nuptial music by Louise and Doris. The couple plans to settle on a farm west of Moravia after May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Ellison
Mary Ellen
Gene E. Lathen
Frank Lathen
Donald McKay
Albia
Louise
Doris Cause
Doris
Dorothy Marie Forgy
Kenneth Eugene Ellison
Mary Lou Fougy
Pearl Black
Jimmy Lathen
R Y
Mervin Ellison
Gerald Larson
Gene
Mary
Peat] Black
Blanche Barker
Sadie Rouse
Blue
Carolyn Ruth Still
Mary Hollingsworth
Joan Black
Barbar Wilson, Jr
Lathen
Moravia
MHS
Ellison
County Recorder’s Offee
Knoxville
Navy
Hilton
Ellison Home
Charles Hackett
C. A. Turner
Oravia
Cerl Black
Joan
Bert Turner
Charles
Nancy
Herman Forgy
Ervin LeRoy
Mary Lou
J. H. Lathen
Jack
Sarah Hollingsworth
Pleasantville
Charles Still
Carolyn Ruth
Barbara Wilson
Fairfield
Louise Rouse
Devis Rouse
H. B. Wood
Centerville
Jack McDonough
Tom Zike
Marshalltown
Ernie Kincade
Ralph Davis
Wyatt M. Welch
Fred Blumenstock
Family Get-Together at Lloyd McDanel Home
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McDanel hosted a Sunday family gathering at their home with a cooperative noon meal and extended visiting. Attendees included J W McDanel and numerous McDanel relatives along with Townson Hilton Lyndon McDanel and Dwight Coop families plus Betty Grisby and Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McDanel
J. W. McDanel
Guy McDanel
Shirley Townson
Lennley Hilton
Lyndon McDanel
Herbert McDanel
Wanted Help For Denny And New Hope Cemeteries
Township Clerk Earl Boyer seeks personnel to clean and maintain Denny and New Hope cemeteries, inviting applicants or inquiries for assistance with care duties and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
New Hope
Earl Boyer
Mrs Martha Hiatt To Be 101 Tomorrow
Mrs Martha Hiatt oldest resident in this part of the county will observe her 101st birthday anniversary Friday April 26 at the home of her son and daughter in law Frank Hiatt south of town. She is well and enjoys visits from her children and others. Last year she received nearly 150 cards and greetings. Mrs Hiatt has lived here since she was seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hiatt
Inlaw
Frank Hiatt
Hiatt
Two Softball Games Here Thursday May 2
Appanoose County Athletic Association softball tournament preliminaries set for Moravia school on Thursday afternoon May 2. Moravia faces Unionville at 1 50 pm and Numa plays Bixline at 2 30 pm with admission of five and 25 cents. Moravia seeks a stronger showing after a loss to Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Athletic Association
Yvill
Moravia
Unionville
Numa
Bxline
Local Moravia Notes Highlight Easter Visits And Family
Local page records Easter services and family visits across Moravia and nearby towns. J J Taylor hosts Ward family relatives southeast of J Blakesburg, while Adams and Whitlock families join Easter observances near Albia. Geraldine Lynch en route from California to visit Moravia kin, and Des Moines travelers stop to spend time with Roland and McKim families.
Swift and Co to Entertain Dairymen at Moravia Event
Swift and Co invite all dairymen of the community to the Moravia community building Wednesday at 8:00 p m for a Quality Improvement evening. The program includes pictures educational slides and comics plus refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cause Swift, & Co
Moravia
Mrs Kate V Brown Dies In Albia Iowa
Kate V Brown born in Virginia on Sept 8 1866 died at home in Albia Iowa on April 14 1946. She married Thomas E Brown Oct 6 1895. they had three sons and a daughter. Survived by sons Garnet Rollie daughter Lois and four grandchildren. Services at Lewis funeral home Albia April 16 with Rev Cecil A Wells officiating. laid to rest Salem Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate V. Brown
Virginia
Albia
Iowa
John W
Emma Rogers
Thomas E. Brown
Iconium
Garnet
Centerville
Rollie
Lois
Robert
Barbara
Margaret Ann
Jeannie
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Methodist Church
Lewis Funeral Home
Esther Hultner
Everett Rouse
Cecil A. Wells
West Peside
Salem Cemetery
Card of Thanks from the Brown Family
The Brown Family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for their kindness and support during a time of bereavement. They acknowledge the thoughtful help received and extend thanks for expressions of sympathy and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apbredts
Farm Bureau Meeting in Moravia to Discuss Soil
The Farm Bureau groups of Taylor and Chariton townships will meet Friday evening at the Moravia community building for their April gathering. R. C. Wilson will lead a discussion on soil topics. Each family should bring a pie, sandwiches, and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Taylor_and Chariton townships
Moravia
R. C. Wilson
Fertilizer Experiments in Appanoose County
Appanoose County farmers test nitrogen and multi element blends this fall to learn best rates and formulas for oats, seed crops, and new sowings. Farmers, including Glenn Beiley and Hubert Morrow, compare 0-14-7 with 2-12-6 and 0-20-0 with 0-45-0 across different plots, urging reporting of results to benefit others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Glenn Beiley
Johns Township
Robert Warren
Vermillion
Frederick Koehler
Udell
Hubert Morrow
Wells Township
Sam Carpenter
Centerville
Carl Dick
Virgil Rawlins
Clifford Foster
Bellair
John Dick
Colfax
Iship
Don Houser
Washington
Local Dinner Guests Gather for Birthdays and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bollar Jimmie Workman of Atlantic Fern Wright of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and sons joined dinner guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and C Coulson Linda and Merrill with their mother Mrs. T B Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burton. Frances Oehler and daughters Sally and Susan of Centerville visited Friday evening with his mother Mrs E F Oehler. Mrs Birdie Main and families spent Sunday at the Gaylord Main home near Unionville for birthday anniversaries of Mrs Fowler and Mr Main. Mrs Nina Halden of Des Moines and Maudetta Halden instructor in De Sota schools spent the weekend with Mrs J W Halden. (More Locals on Page Six).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Roland
Bill
Marvin Griffin
Des Moines
Lawrence Roland
Moravia
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Allen Bollar
Jimmie Workman
Atlantic
Fern Wright
Moulton
Frank Wilson and Sons
Mr. and
Mys
John Johnson
C. Coulson
Linda and
Merrill
T. B. Cameron
Harold Burton
Frances Oehler
Sally
Susan
Centerville
E. F. Oehler
Birdie Main
Glen Fowler
Lois
Gaylord Main
Fowler
Mr. Main
Nina Halden
Maudetta Halden
de- Sota
J. W. Halden
Douds voters approve 25,000 bond for gymnasium
Voters in the Douds Leanda consolidated district approve a 25,000 bond issue for construction of a gymnasium by a 194 to 98 margin. The measure advances in a Mondey election reported by Ottuni via the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douds-Leanda Consolidated
Mondey
Bondo Fox Construction
Ottuni+wa Courier
Memphis visitor departs after week with relatives
W. P. Chenault of Memphis Tennessee left Monday following a week stay with his brother in law Mr and Mrs John Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Chenault
Memphis, Tenn
Mra
John Robison
Bill Woodward Wins in New Sharon on Business Friday
Bill Woodward secured a victory in New Sharon on a business Friday. The win highlights local trade activity and elevates Woodward's profile in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Woodward
New Sharon
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Marvin Burton
H. Elson
Bernstein Brothers
Merrill Coulso
Ottumwa
Floyd Runnels
Misa Helen L. Hancock
Lloyd Jones
Lite
Kenneth Daniels
Nazarene Church
Iconium Church
J. F. Patrick
Mrb
W. L. Brooks
McCrory
Pvt
Dile Derby
Germany
Royce Sauders
Mute
Field
Bynday
Chester Anders
Sanders
Descicines
Max McDanel
Tila Parenta
Yung
W Address Corp
Wala
Tisue
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Jg) Turner
Tconium
Esther Babe Pastor
Mary Ellison
Gene Lathen
Norman Ward
Margaret
J. J. Taylor
Jim. Hayes
J .Blakesburg
Troy Adams
Christian Church
Albiaj
Walter Whitlock
Loren Waller
Duane Yeuch
Duane
Howard Smith
Maxine
Farm Bureau Meeting
Douds
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