Many Reunions Held Past Week
The Lockman reunion gathered at Fred Callon near Moravia on Sunday August 18 with 61 attendees. A noon picnic followed by visits and horseshoe games featured numerous Lockman family members from Moravia Ottumwa Blakenburg and Des Moines among others. The next reunion is set for T T Lockman in Moravia on the second Sunday in August 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Fred Callon
Moravia
Hila Lockman
Nevada. Lockman
J. W. Lockman
J. J. Lockman
Mose Lockman
Dep Lockman
Dorothy
Donald
Troy
Max
J. B. Lockman
Ray Lockman
Phyllis
Elmer Lockman
Loyd
Glen
Quiller Adams
Marve Lockman
Roe Adams
Ben Bloomer
Don
Johnnie Trelan
John Milleman
Fred Callen
Clare
William
Anna
Earl
Dune
Mildred Hammond
George Tyclan
Clars Irelan
Orn Lockman
Ottumwa
Sim Stocker
Callie Huber
Blakenburg
Troy Glick
Carl
Wayne
Clell
Doris
Genevieve McKeever
Hedrick, Ta
Bruce Spencer
Lucile
Ralph
Albio
Lawrence Roland
Des Moines
Unionville
Iowa
T. T. Lockman’s
Whisler Reunion Held at Centerville Park
The seventh annual Whisler reunion gathered at Centerville City Park on Sunday August 6 with over a hundred relatives attending despite morning rain. An afternoon business session elected Walter Whisler president for 1934 and Ora Powell secretary treasurer. committees were named for 1924 and a vote planned to hold next year’s reunion at Centerville park. The Wilbur Kingery family provided music attracting most attendees as they listened and visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whister
Centerville City Park
Carl Phillips
Walter Whisler
Ora Powell
Walter Phillips
Emil Hiatt
M. Bryant
Albert Whisler
Wilbur Kingery
Arlene Doll
Essie Whister
Center
Community gathering notes several attendees and plans for August 5 1984
A late hour crowd praised the event and pledged to be on the grounds again August 5 1984. The 124 attendees included L B Hamilton Creston Mrs Roan Brand Katy Texas Wm McLoughin and Billy Dows Iowa Wm H McCoy family Albia L G Potter Van Wert Unionville Mo Vesta McCreary Gene and many Bloomfield residents and Phillips and Whisler families plus others from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hamilton
Creston
Roan Brand
Katy
Texas
Wm. McLoughin
Billy
Dows
Iowa
Wm. H. McCoy
Albia
L. G. Potter
van Wert
Lester Fowell
Unionville
A. H. Whistler
Vesta McCreary
Gene
Wm. Chapman and Rolland
Albert Whisler
Clarence Whisler
Bloomfield
Wilbur Moulton
Bonnie Lee
Roy Callen
Joyce
Marinds Phillips
Anna
Martha
Harvey Phillips
Keith Phillips
Olive Jean
Avid Mra
C. E. Phillips
Alta June
Ora Powell
J. L. Dodd
Dorothy
Arlene
Marjorie Gord
Betty
Walter Wheeler
Lloyd
Exaile
Sarah Powell
W. H. Phillips
Beulah
Gerald
Enali Hiatt
Mark Bryant
Loral
Walter Phillips
Wilbur
Homer
Mra
W. E. Spring
Dee Whisler
Carl Whisler
Luella Mishler
Harold
Orville
Raymond
Frank
Clifford Paxston and
Boyd
Sam Kingery
Edith Boshak
Aneta Veyanne
Frank McCreary
S. A. Carr
Jessie Carr
D. W. Kingery
Harold van Darin
Rex Kuster
Gurney Jor ‘Dan
Will Houser
John Newland
Arnold Wagner
Irene Sharp
Madeline Debian
Lloyd Ausputger
Pulapk
Wilson Family Reunion Celebrates Annual Gathering
Wilson relatives and friends met at E. F. Wilson home on Sunday August 13 for the annual Wilson reunion. The day included visiting and memories in the forenoon, a bountiful dinner, ice cream, and a lively afternoon of games and music by Lew Terhune and daughters Lucile and Helen along with Mrs Loren Shepard. Readings and talks about A Century of Progress were given. R. C. Wilson was elected president for next year. two marriages and one death noted. 1984 reunion planned at Leonard Wilson home. attendees listed from Woodburn Des Moines Nevada Albia Clarion Atlantic and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Wilson
Lew Terhune
Lucile
Helen
Woodburn
Loren Shepard
Albin
Helen Terhune
Jake Buiter
Ernfold
Saskatchewan
Canada
Jim Rousseau
Spencer
Jons
Johny W. Johnson
Flagatatf
Arizona
Nate
John
Eph Wilson
Edrie Callen
Dorothy Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Leonard Wilson
John G. Wilson
Luyetle
Donald Turner
Donna Joan
Nevada
Truman Myers
Georgia
Joanna
Barbara Joan
Hazel Callen
Genevieve Stoopa
Homer Wilson
Des Moines
Roy Wilson
Clarion
Towa
Logan Cain
J. C. Cain
Bricey
Albia
Donald Reing
Keokuk
Clyde Wilson
Buckeye
Allen Boller
Atlantic
Iowa
Main Homecoming Draws 202 To Moravia Event
The 1988 Main family homecoming was held Sunday August 19 at N. J. Main Grove south of Moravia attracting 202 attendees. Eddie Main served coffee and lemonade while a long noon table hosted a large dinner. Next year’s homecoming returns to the same site on the second Sunday in August with Lyman Main as president and Frank Main as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Main Grovad
Moravia
Eddie Main
Paul Lock
Fairbury
Nebr
Frank Main
Homer Main
Mt. Ayr
Gus Main
Kansas City
Lyman Main
Nellie Gladfelder
Stella Carter
Reunion Draws Hammond Families at Main Grove
A Hammond family reunion gathered about 45 relatives last Sunday at the Main Grove south of Moravian. The day included a noon picnic dinner, a program, ball games, and horseshoe pitching in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Main Grove
Moravian
Local Social News Highlights From Moravia Area
Hiatt families from Unionville and Moravia visited the Nan Meadows and Lide Hiatt households over Sunday. Reunions were held for Wilson, Long, and Neff families at various homes. Local youths returned from Chicago and guests visited multiple farms around Moravia with extended family gatherings and birthday party celebrations.
Classified Ad Notes and Prices for Unionville Area
Classified snippets report lost Alsike Clover jam on Unionville Moravia road with reward. Various entries mention For Sale items Whitney Crabs Wealthy and Lowell Apples, sprayed, hand picked and delivered at 66¢ per bunker. Names include Fred Coltrein and EB Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville-Moravia
Clark
Unionville
Towa
Whitney
Lowell
Fred Coltrein
Dtp
Wedding notices and social visits center Moravia area
Local residents attend weddings and gatherings across Moravia Centerville and surrounding towns. Attendees include Miss Unie Hre rem from Story City and numerous Reich and Davis families, with trips to Lynnville Moulton and Town City. Several from Moravia visit relatives in Nebraska Dakota trip noted. a Century of Progress trip mentioned for Bessie Donovan.
Remembering Moravia Union notes 1928 items
Five month old Robert Milo Stites dies. Wabash railroad excavations on Primary Road 6 underway. Twenty five years ago Lew Gollaher injured, off work. Chan McFatridge camping at the State Fair. Seymour bank failure settled, depositors to receive 70 cents on the dollar. Death of two year old George Dwight Tucker. Fall Festival premium list lists quirky contests and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Robert Milo
Raymond Stites
Wabash
Lew Gollaher
Chan
McFatridge
Seymour
George Dwight Tucker
I.M. Tucker
Obituary: Clarence M. DuVall of Chugwater Dies
Clarence M. DuVall a longtime Chugwater rancher died July 31 1983 at Memorial Hospital Cheyenne after surgery for ruptured appendix He was an early settler beloved for quiet deeds of kindness Funeral services were August 3 at Hobbs Huckfelt Finkbiner with Rev W G Hooper interment Lake View Cheyenne Survived by widow Blanche two children two stepchildren twelve grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers two sisters and many friends from several states Chugwater News was the source
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. DuVall
Chugwater
Wyoming
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
DuVell
Hobbs
Huckfelt & Finkbiner
W. G. Hooper
Lake View
Max Pengold
Laurence Witter
Harry Hwart
Pete Schultz
H. EB. DuVall
Anna A. DuVall
Iowa
Blanche Williams
Moravia
W. E. DuVall
Winnifred Curry
Grand Junction
Colorado
DuVell Alo
Bert B. Duvall
Englewood
Bernice McCay
Centerbury
Ohio
DuoVall
Mr. DuVall
Blanche DuVall
John DuVall
Harlan DuVall
Laverne
Oklahoma
Paul DuVall
Arkansas
Funeral notices honor William W. Taylor in Centerville area
William Wilford Tylor born August 16 1887 in Appanoose County Iowa died August 7 1939 at his home aged 45 years 11 months 22 days. He married Effie Jene Wood January 9 1912 and had a daughter Myrtle Marie Mullin. After her death he married Margaret Cox Fisher November 21 1921 and had three children Violet Virginia Wilma Winifred and William Wiford Jr. He survived by three grandchildren two sisters and one brother with two siblings predeceasing him. Funeral services were conducted by Mrs E A Burrows and Mr and Mrs Morrizon with songs We Are Going Down the Valley One by One No Disappointments in Heaven and The Old Rugged Cross. Burial was at Haines Cemetery north of Centerville after services at Myrtle Marie Mullin’s home two miles north of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilford ‘Taylor
George and
Elizabeth Taylor
Appanoose County
Iowa
Effie Jene Wood
Myrtle Marie Brullin
Margaret Cox Fisher
Violet Virginia
Wilma Winifred
William Wiford Jr
Little Violet
Charles
Ray Fisher
Robert
Ray
Betty Mullin
Mia
Emma Pence
Melrose
Myrtle Hamilton
Bernard
South Dakota
E. A. Burrows
Morrizon
Haines
Centerville
Myrtle Marie Mullin
Taylor
Local Residents Share Weekend and Family Visits
Fuller Mids Lucilla Blawick of Albla spent from Thursday until Sunday at the Téxi Smith home. Mrs. Ralph Blumer of Ottumwa spent last week at the parental Win Kaster home. Miss Neva Harsh visiting her aunt, Mrs. Doc Parcel. Mrs. J. J. Ullem and Miss Besale Donayas at Frana Tur per A Sunday. Ralph Blumer visited Wincaster home. Mrs. Blumer returned home with him. Cecil Parcel and family visited relatives in and near Centerville Sunday. Jens Smith home guests Lester Smith of Clarion and A. A. Wright and family of Moulton, Mia. Cecil Parcel and children and Miss Neva Hareh visited Monday at Don Hays’. Arthur Donovan stayed over for another week at A Century of Progress in Chicago. The James Long family were Albic ailera Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unie Hrerem
Story City
Dorothy Reich
Frank Main
Will Davis
Lois Davis
C. G. Davis
H. E. Watts
Lynnville
Frank McKeehan
Alicia
C. Coulson
F. A. Reich
Stella Rech
Keith Reich
Centerville
Mis
Helen Reich
Town City
Stella Reich
Jim Ogle
B. B. Staley
Moravia
J. B. Sneed
Moulton
Wm, Wood
Claudes Kim
T. Wood
Unionville
Allen Hiatt
Nebraska
Dakotas
Robbie Wilson
Blakesburg
D. Duvail
Charles Miller
Albia
Bette Hellyer
F. G. Orelup
I. L. Gould
Ottumwa
D. K. l Orelup
Guy Fleming
Huntaville
T, JB. Cameron
Progressive Club
DuVall Farm
Mary Hazard
Ralph
Glada
Hazard
Tama
Iowa
Lenna Wailles
Floyd Anderson
Moberly
Tom Cameron
Clarence Failor
Fort Madison
Orelup
Curtis Burton
Sidney
Nebr
Mra
Cat
Davis
J. D. Minnan
Dunlap
Fulton
Mr. Minnes
L. A. Brantley
Lorene
Evelyn Michell
Harris
O. D
Chicago
Arthur Donovan
Ivan Broshar
Waterloo
G. Broshar
H. G. Broshar
Miasch Helen
Dorothy
Helen
Misa Helen
H.C. Reid
F. P. Hawk
la Grange
Wyoming
Hawka
Hawlk
Bert McKern
Carl
Lenna Wailae
Clyde McKern
Robert Foster
Glen Johnsop
B. D. Marlow
Louise McChesney
Packwood
W. D. Beery
London Mills
Mids Lucilla Blawick
Albla
Téxi Smith
Ralph Blumer
Win
Jens Smith
Lester Smith
Clarion
A. A. Wright
Mia
Cecil Parcel
Neva Hareh
Don Hays
Century of Progress
James Long
Albix Cailera
Final Iowa State Fair program announced
The eight day program for the 78th Iowa State Fair in Des Moines features educational and entertainment events. Highlights include a National livestock show with over a million dollars in purebred cattle, corn and grain displays, 4 H Club congress, machinery and farm equipment shows, art and floral exhibits, and nightly horse racing from late August into early September culminating in Derby Day on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Iowa
New Moines
Towa
Nations
Aesionel
Harieu
Kittenball League Plays One Game Last Week
In the kittenball league only one game occurred last week though standings show two. Beery’s won by forfeit 7 to 0 as Easter’s players were absent. Kaater’s beat Luse 16 to 6 with Johnnie Whicker driving in five runs via two homers. A Wednesday game was postponed due to wet grounds. Standings: Kaster 8-4, Luse 8-6, Beery 4-8. Upcoming: Aug 10 Luge at Beery, Aug 18 Beery at Kaster, Aug 21 Kester at Beery, Aug 23 Luse at Beery.
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Easter
Beery
Kaater
Luse
Johnnie Whicker
Raeter
Pet
Kaster
Luge
Fallows
Kester Va Beery
Luse Ve Beery
Protect What You Have Protect What You Have
A compact insurer pitch urges protection for homeowners and belongings through policy coverage. It contrasts the wealthy’s security with moderate means and promotes insurance as a prudent, affordable safeguard against fire windstorm burglary and other hazards.
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Whisler
W. C. Bivin
Wilson
Merle
Mabel Matherly
Laura Matherly
Sundey
Smith & Veach Drug Store
Hiattsville
Lide Hiatt
J. A. Hiatt
Nan Meadows
Roy Scott
Josephine Scott
Gen. Scott
Centervilla Park
R. G. Wilson
Tucker
J. M. Tucker
Evelyn
Juanita Hiatt
Genevieve
Nadine Donovan
Eva Rose
Ray Boyer
Brown
Kanu
Ralph Boyer
W. BE. Donovan
Lillie, Sylvia
Elaie Callon
Coulson
Archie Martin Jr
Alta Maxine Tucker
Margaret and
Rubye Hiatt
Mae Cowles
East of Odell Ia
L. R. Hiatt
Bert Fisher
Ralph Boone
Lossy Wicks
Tingley
John Wood
W. E. Donovan
J. C. Neff
Salem
Frank O’connor
Misa Manilla O’connor
Hal Carter
Callera
William Wilford Tylor
Chet Broshar
Turner & Son Furniture Funeral
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