Social News and Condolences from Local Families
Mrs Eden Platt and Faye spent Thursday afternoon at the Will Haver and Dell Hellyer homes. Mrs Jess Gladfelder spent Friday in Moravia. Mr and Mrs Horton Potts spent Sunday at Charles Jones home. Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart and family, Lew and Frank Rinehart spent Sunday at the Dell Hell yer home. We were sorry to hear of Evie Palmer's death and extend sympathy to the bereaved. Mr and Mrs Edward McCord entertained the Iconium Methodist minister Sunday. Mrs Lottie Swan, Mr and Mrs Jake Firking spent Sunday at the local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Platt
Faye Spen
Will Haver
Dell Hellyer
Jess Gladfelder
Moravia
Horton Potts
Charles Jones
Bert Rinehart
Lew
Frank Rinehart
Dell
Hell Yer
Evie Palmer
Edward McCord
Iconium Methodist
Lottie Swan
Jake Firking
Local Social Notes and Visits Around Centerville
Will Haver home Hazel Hellyer Gerald and Mary Lou Boyer were like callers. Mrs Haver isn't very well, Mr and Mrs L R Perry spent Sunday afternoon at the Raymond Perry home. A Robert Tatt and Dell Hellyer shingled Bert Adams house Thursday. Clark Hellyer went to Ottumwa Friday with the senior class. Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings and Charles spent Sunday at the Henry Sytsma home. Mrs Cass Hamilton, Mrs Dell Hellyer and Clark were Centerville callers Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Carl Wetterland and Billy were Sunday dinner guests at the Raymond Perry home. The Wetterland family moved to Ankeny Iowa Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Newton Long and Jean spent Sunday at the Versal Easter home. Mrs Bert Nash and Donald have been on the sick list. Kate Hensley of Missouri, Mr and Mrs Hall Hensley and sons of Blakesburg spent Sunday at the Ted Teater home. Hazel Hellyer accompanied Bert Rinehart and family to Centerville Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Haver
Hazel Hellyer
Gerald
Mary Lou Boyer
Clark
Centersville
Carl Wetterland
Billy
Raymond Perry
Wetterland
Ankeny
Iowa
Newton Long
Jean
Versal
Bert Nash
Donald
Kate Hensley
Missouri
Hall Hensley
Sons
Blakesburg
Ted Teater
Berty Rinehart
Centerville
New Hope Club and Families Visit to Wichita and Local Affairs
A New Hope gathering includes trips to Wichita to visit John L Chambers who underwent emergency surgery and is recovering. Alfred Coffin visits at Carl Coffin’s nephew, Roy Pettibone and others host Sunday meals and birthday dinner at John Wood’s in Albia. Various locals attend family events, Sunday dinners, and club meetings with nut meats selected by the New Hope club. many neighbors and relatives are listed among attendees and visiting friends.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Martha Hiatt at Late Hiatt Home
Sunday gathering at the Late Hiatt home celebrated Mrs Martha Hiatt turning 97 with a large crowd. Birthday observances also marked by Frank Hiatt and Asa Butler. Local residents shared visits with relatives in Albia Ottumwa Bloomfield Centerville and nearby towns including Norton Rumley Norton Rogers and Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiatt
Martha Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Asa Butler
Notice to redeem lands sold for taxes in Appanoose County Iowa
The notice informs H M T Adams and Tom Burdock that on June 6 1939 an adjourned tax sale in Appanoose County Iowa incurred a sale of the SW 14 of the SW 1 4 of the NE 1 4 Section 5 Township 70 North Range 16 West containing 6 acres more or less. EK M Coltrain holds the tax certificate and redemption must occur within 90 days of service, or deed will be issued. Date April 18 1942 with dates April 23 1942 to May 7 1942 indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. T. Adams
Tom Burdock
Herby
Appanoose County
Iowa
Said County
EK. M. Coltrain
Local Gossip Tracks Rain Aiding Corn Plow Progress
Kinser Valley in H. T. Houge of Crafton tended LeMars Insurance business here Friday. G. R. Darby and LeRoy Wilson called on Henry Sytsma Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Qloyd Johnson visited Henry Sytsma Sunday. Henry Sytsma and Jack Judge registered in Hilton Monday. About % inch of rain fell Monday afternoon, badly needed. Corn plowing is about two thirds done and some corn may be planted by week’s end. Russell Darby plows for Henry Sytsma this week. Zell Wilson and family attended Eph Wilson’s birthday dinner in Moravia Sunday in honor of C. T. Stocker, brother of Mrs. Wilson. G. R. Darby and Zell Wilson were in Albia Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Houge
Crafton
LeMars Insurance Company
G. R. Darby
LeRoy Wilson
Henry Sytsma
Qloyd Johnson
Jack Judge
Hilton
Monay
Russell Darby
Zell Wilson
Eph Wilson
Moravia
C. T. Stocker
Local residents enjoy weekend visits across Centerville and Unionville
Udell Route 1 Rx Mr and Mrs Donar Sanders Norlene and Donald were in Centerville Saturday. Harry Rumley Calvin LaVerne and Emma Ray Miller were in Centerville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jess Walker Cleo and Joan attended a show in Unionville Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Ray Tomlin Patty and Cordell visited the Will Moffatt home Sunday. Emma Ray Miller visited Monday to Wednesday with her sister and niece Mrs Clara Dudley and Mildred Rosey and family. Royce Sanders spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders. Bonnie Lee and Bernice were in Centerville Wednesday. Will Moffatt were in Unionville Saturday evening and I attended the show. Orval Mishler came from Conk Saturday morning to spend a few days with his mother and brothers Mrs Luella Mishler and Raymond and Frank. Elmer Walker visited his son Jess a few days last week. Jennie Hiatt visited Sunday afternoon at the Coast Sanders home. Bonnie Lee Rumley was an evening caller. Earnest Foster was in Centerville Saturday. Glen Clancey Kathlene Rose and Bernice Rumley called at Logan Strunk home Monday morning. Calvin and LaVerne Rumley spent the weekend at the parental Harry Rumley home. Calvin LaVerne Bonnie Lee Bernice and Emma Ray Miller visited Sunday at the John Moffatt home and helped Daisy celebrate her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donar Sanders
Norlene
Donald
Centerville
Harry Rumley
Calvin
LaVerne
Emma Ray Miller
Jess Walker
Cleo
Joan
Unionville
Ray Tomlin
Patty
Cordell
Will Moffatt
Clara Dudley
Mildred Rosey
Royce Sanders
Chester Sanders
Bonnie Lee
Bernice
Orval Mishler
Conk
Luella Mishler
Raymond
Frank
Elmer Walker
Jess
Jennie Hiatt
Coast Sanders
Bonnie Lee Rumley
Earnest Foster
Glen Clancey
Kathlene Rose
Bernice Rumley
Logan Strunk
LaVerne Rumley
Calvin, LaVerne
John Moffatt
Daisy
Moravia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Friday evening a U S 8 class party was hosted at Rev Pullman’s Moravia home with many attendees. Sunday diners included George Johnson and U S Hiatt families, Harold Hudgens, John Thomas of Centerville, and Bert Meadows. Lloyd Rose and family visited Memphis Missouri, while the Gus Hiatt and U S Hiatt households welcomed Paul Hiatt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Dooley
U. S
Bert Meadows
U. S. Hiatt
George Johnson
Moravia
Harry van Ant
M. E. McDanes
Roy Dooley
Virgil Dooley
Lloyd Rose
Memphis
Missouri
W.A. Rose
Gus Hiatt
Paul Hiatt
Board Passes Motion by Aye Vote and Adoption
All members of the Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the motion. The measure was declared duly passed and adopted. Attanty Grace L Bedinger, County Auditor, Ross Wells, Chairman, Attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Attanty
Grace L. Bedinger
Ross Wells
Walker
Stickler
County ‘Board of Supervisors
Appanoose ‘County
Iowa
Effie Dixon & Gee
Dixon and
Oughton
Mystic
Local Social Visits and County Board Actions in Centerville
Residents and guests share weekend visits at multiple homes in Centerville and surrounding towns. Appanoose County Board of Supervisors adopts a resolution to sell land titled to the Permanent School Fund, appoints Centerville council as appraisers, and authorizes the Auditor to proceed with sale notices.
Measles and community notices in Unionville page
Unionville notes report widespread measles in the McCarty family and others, with several local residents ill or recovering. The column records church services for soldiers, visits, and community events, including a May 8 Baccalaureat sermon and various social updates. An official tax lien cancellation and a county board resolution approve a deed conveyance for Mystic properties.
War Bonds and Stamps Should Be Bought NOW
War bonds and stamps urged for immediate purchase to support wartime financing. Authorities emphasize quick action, noting ongoing campaigns and available redemption terms for buyers and organizations ready to participate.
Hiattsville Lad Mr Otis Burton Family Visit
Lad from Hiattsville and Mrs Otis Burton and Mrs Robert Burton of Ottumwa visited Friday at the Harley Burton home. W. C. 8. will meet this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Burton
Robert Burton
Ottumwa
Harley Burton
W. 3
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H. E. Smith
Salem
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Cincinnati
M. G. “Mage” Luse
Charles L. Johnston
Jack Bailey
James
Jim) E. Walker
Walnut
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S. A
Steve
Martin Centerville
A. H
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Dove Centerville
Democrat
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C. O
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Richard Ballew
Everett Wynnes
Wichita
Kans
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John
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Carl Coffin
Roy Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Wi E. Donovan
Bessie Donovan
John Wood
Albia
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George Howell
Delmont Moffatt
Roy Scott
George Scott
New Hope Club
Lester
Ella Hiatt
Edna Neff
Mary Coffin
Ivan Harsh
Billy and
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Delbert Hayworth
Russell Caster
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Harvey Hiatt
New Hope School
Mardeena Wilson
Roscoe Pennington
Herbert Roblenz
Gerald Hunter
George Hiner
Anna Pettibone
Betty Lou Harsh
Loyd Carter
Rollie Carter
Steve) Martin
Wayside
Margaret Clark
Iva Turner
Frank Wilson
Turner
Iva
Fairie Norton
Ed Mashey
W. S. Norton
Ralph Rumley
Glen ‘Norton
Pearl Norton
Clell Norton
Bloomfield
Kenton
Ruth
Dortha
Edward Points
Rena
Pauline Rogers
Ray Harris
Rex Tisue
Allie Weston
Virgil Kasteren
Anna Smith
E. M. Coltrain
Kinser Valley
Udell
the Board of Supervisors
Brompton
Roberta Jones
Des Moines
Curtis Jones
John Scott
Ottawa
John Fisher
Me Thorn
Glenn Garrett
Gene
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Cedar
Roy Bares
Lovilla
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Ray Stone
Harry Stone
George Reid
Filds
Wailer
Mary McCoy
Roy
M. E. Boardman
Ed Robinson
Mosby
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State of
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Harry Stickler
J. E. Walker
Fairview
Mildred Proctor
Bonnie
Verlyn Stocker
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McCarty
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Margaret Ann Harington
W. GC. Miller
H. M. Underwood
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Oskaloosa
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