Rambling Notes From A Local Weekly And A Canine Star
A long excerpt from a small town weekly describes government employment growth from about one million to over 6.25 million since 1915, and comments on federal costs rising. The piece then shifts to community notices, including a Methodist ladies ice cream event near Gardner hatchery, reader renewals with friendly notes, and a feature about a dog named Poodgie belonging to the McDonough family, described with humorous sidewalk antics.
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McDonough
Poodgie the dog helps care for McDonough family child
A narrative praises Poodgie, the McDonoughs’ dog, for guiding and watching over little Janice and their two month old daughter. The animal even sailed through outings, picnic days, and crowded parks, earning cheerful respect as a loyal, intelligent helper to the family.
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Noyce
Rogers Reunion Held at Centerville Park
The annual Rogers reunion was held Sunday August 6 at Centerville city park with a cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting. A brief business meeting elected Frank Rogers Moravia as president and Mrs Leonard Palmer Moravia as secretary-treasurer. Next year’s reunion will occur the first Sunday in August in Moravia park. Attendees included W L Blosser Inez Ransom Lloyd Davis Lucile Eileen Theo Murdy Raymond Rob ert Ransom Robert Lewis Moulton F M Rogers Pat W V Murdy Leonard Palmer Trenton Wilson Wendell Murdy Neal Fox Plano Archie Rogers Huron Esther Carman Sioux City Maron Keeton Wendell Lora Elaine Tommy Janet Lovilia Lester Murdy Udell Floyd Ransom Vern Newcomb James Paul Clara Kansas City Mo Elmer Post Kay Nevada Mo Byron Newcomb Virginia David Delight Wing Bryan Karri Martha Kate Otley Mrs Elledge Centerville and guests Clint Murdy Mrs Frank Murdy Mary Abrams Inez Roh支 Moulton.
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Rogers
Centerville
Frank Rogers
Moravia
Leonard Palmer
Moravia Park
W. L. Blosser
Inez -Ransom
Lloyd Davis
Lucile
Eileen
Theo Murdy
Raymond
Robert.Ransom
Robert Lewis
Moulton
F.M. Rogers
Pat
W. V. 'Murdy
Leonard ‘Palmer
Trenton Wilson
Wendell
Murdy
Mirs
Neal-Fox
Plano
Archie’ Rogers
Huron
Esther Carman
Sioux
City
Maron Keeton
Lora Elaine
Tommy
Janet
Lovilia
Lester-Murdy
Udell
Floyd
Ransom
Alblas
Newcomb
James
Paul
Clara
Kansas City
Bryan
Karri
Martha
Kate
Otley
Ay- Elledge
Clint,Murdy
Frank Murdy
Mary Abrams
Inez Rohl
Vosburgh Community Social Notes
Bruce Thompson spent Saturday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Haver Free. A large group, including the George Haramiond family, gathered for Sunday dinner with Mrs Emmett Derby and family. Homecoming Day Bunana at the Methodist church drew many from the vicinity.
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Bruce Thompson
Haver Free
Freda
Swift
Carolyn
Emily Thompson
Bruce
Maude
Turner
Mra
Dosser
Dorothy Pickerell
Thureday
Emmett Derby
Larry
Karen Rose
George
Idea Spiegzincki
Beeman Kistervann
Diates
Olive Ballatt
Pelle Felts
Laure
Moravia Methodist Church Invites Community Worship
Cavrnes Grave Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites worship on Sunday with minister Waunelta McConnell at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with theme On the Edge of New Life. Text II Cor. 5 17. W S C 8 meets at Merle Walters home Tuesday afternoon with gift packages for Indian School and a silver offering. Official Board meets Monday 8 p.m. at church parlor. Wesley Methodist Church holds 10 30 a.m. service 9 45 a.m. Church School Life emphasizes Community Day in the life of the church inviting all.
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Grave Methodist
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
W.S.C
Merle Walters
Methodist Church
Parpors
Wesley Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Update
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces no morning or evening preaching this Sunday while Pastor Leo Wilson attends conference. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Harold Mason as superintendent. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. and Prayer Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
Wilson
Moravia Church of Christ Service Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ outlines weekly services including Bible school at 10:00 a.m. with Eugene McCrory as superintendent. Lord's Supper and sermon by Billy Schaffner at 11:00 a.m. Bible study at 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday preaching by Clarence Schaffner all are invited.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Eugene McCrory
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Church Schedule at Nazarene: Hahn Leads Services
The Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 Sunday School led by Pastor F A Hahn and 11:00 Morning Worship. Evening services at 7:80 p.m. include Young People's meeting and Junior meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday features a Prayer meeting.
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Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Hahn
Conium Methodist Plans Sunday Education and Worship
After Homecoming, the Conium Methodist plans to make Sundays a day of religious education and worship. The church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon topic will be Some High Hurdles in the Race of Life.
Administratrix Named for Edith Coulson Estate
On August 2 1950 the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed Martha Be Coulson administratrix of Edith Coulson deceased. All debtors must pay the estate and creditors should present claims to the court for allowance. Attorney George A Milani represents the estate.
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District Court
Appanoose County
Towa
Edith Coulson
Aald County
Martha BE. Coulson
George A. Milani
Notice of administrator for estate of Mary E Hoskinson
On July 31 1950 the District Court of Appancose County Iowa appointed Loyd N Carter administrator of the estate of Mary E Hoskinson deceased. All creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance and payment is requested to the administrator. George A Milani attorney for the estate.
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District Court
Appancose
Iowa
Mary E.hoskinson
Loyd N. Carter
George A. Milani
ADELL By Men H B Spring ADELL By Men H B Spring
Relatives in Centerville report a birth of twins a boy and a girl to Mr and Mrs June King of the Tri Cities August 2 The community notes include visits from Houser Spring Henshaw and Moore families and a birthday party for Jackie Morlan Also a child burned with paint remover and a gathering of former 782 anti aircraft division members near Des Moines
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Centerville
June King
Tri-Cities
Lionel Spring
Doyle
Darlene
Merle Houser
Lois Wolver
Williamson
Dewey Houser, Jr
Evelyn
John Henshaw
Moulton
Sammy Moore
Jackie Morlan
Unionville
Harold Spring
Taconium
B. C. Whitehead
Edward McCord
Ray McCord
Kenneth Salliday
Joe Moore
Alvin
80th Roberts Reunion Held at Albia Park
The thirtieth Roberts reunion gathered Sunday at Albia City Park with about thirty families attending. It marked the 100th anniversary of Abner and Sarah Dawson Roberts moving from Muskingum County Ohio to Ash Grove Iowa in 1850. Officers elected were Rev. Ivan Rose president Joy Roberts Huber vice president Lula R Tilmont secretary treasurer. The gathering included reminiscence, basket dinner blessing by Mrs. Merman Huber, and plans to hold next year’s reunion July 29 in Moravia.
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Roberts
Albia
O Aight
Abner
Sarah Dawson Roberts
Muskingum County
Ohio
Ash Grove
Iowa
Joseph
Mary Berry Roberts
Abner Roberts
Tama
Merman Huber
Ottumwa
Ivan Rose
Joy Roberts Huber
Lula R. Til
Knoxville Couple Visit In-Law for Weekend
Mr. Kenneth Barghahn of Knoxville spent Saturday to Monday with his wife and children at the home of her mother, Mrs. Louise Oehler.
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Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
Louise Oehler
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Editors Publishers
Gio Hodee
Eerie
Ramblin
Eby
Moulton’Pifbwne
Iwewkly
Biblesof
Ite
Siuniber
Jitistayson
Ian Chondred
iGardner Hatchery
Tng Ithey
Fine McDonough
Avid
Max
McDonoughs
Janice
Mother
Poodgie
F. A. Kincade
SRG
Rei Peatyie
Lewn
Teraliplalow
Centerville Park
Vosburgh
Mrs. Emmett Derby
Sasceastul
Masol
Cavrenes
Tconium Methodist
George Ellzy
Smith-Hughes Agriculture Department
Adell
H. B. Spring
Albia Park
Mont. x
R. W. Baird
Terry Centerville
Drake Ave
John T. Qard
Moravia Public School
John T. Card
George Firkins
Moravia Independent School District
Curtis Tomlin
Bill Woodward
Otary Broshar, Seer
Frank Lathen
M. H. Johnson
Rowena
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