301th Boyer Reunion At Centerville Grove
The 20th annual Boyer Reunion was held on August 18 1927 at the F A Boyer Grove north of Centerville. About 100 people attended for dinner business meetings and a program with readings duets and short talks. Officers were elected: President F E Boyer Vice President F A Boyer Secretary Treasurer Barry Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Boyer
Centerville
F. E. Boyer
Barry Woodward
J. P. Foster
Harry Woodward
Chas Boyer
T. N. Morrison
Mildred Whicker
Clifford Boyer
Mary Boyer
Misses Grace
Edna Gladlfelder
Ella Gladfelder
Dells Dunlap
E. F. Boyer
Sarah Beach
Ella Glasaburner
del Dunlap
Ben Duniap
J. W. McDane
Rose Gladfelder
F. E B. Boyer
Greenberry Boyer
Family
W. H. Boyer
Neff Reunion Brings Relatives Together at Blakesburg
The annual Neff Reunion was held at the F. W. Neff home near Blakesburg on Monday August 15. About forty relatives and friends attended, sharing baskets and noon lunch on a lawn table. Ice cream and cake were served, with music and visiting filling the day. Attendees included numerous Neff family members and friends from Des Moines Albia Moravia and Blakesburg plus afternoon visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff
F. W. Neff
Blakesburg
Eb, Neff
Alice
Fairy Neff
Junior
Bobby
W. W. Harter
Des Moines
Bert Neff
Louise Parry
Albia
Chas. Bailey
Song
Glen
Edgary
Walter Bailey
Helen Jean
Ben Wella
Mildred
Plano
Cliff Neff
Bayard
Orville Burton
Margaret
John William
Lulu Burton
J. J. Burton
Moravia
Mary
Alyce van Cleave
J. B. Kinion
Bfr
Edward Forster
Frances
William Edward
Caldwell
Albin
Siatt Reunion at Center Ville Park
A Hiatt family reunion and relatives gather in Center Ville Park on Sunday September 4 at 1 PM. All eligible attendees are invited by Mrs. N. G. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiatt
Centerville
Lowe
Mra
N. G. Wilson
Burton Family Reunion at Centerville Park
A Burton family reunion is set for Sunday August 28 at Centerville Park. All eligible relatives are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Centerville Park
Selby Reunion Set For Next Sunday At Moravia Area
The Selby reunion will be held next Sunday at the Day Pallard farm northeast of Moravia. Mrs Evaking Franklin and her Fairfield family visited Mrs A G Mason and kin. M H Goeldner Harold Mason and Pearl Broshar drove to Des Moines to enter Moravia Public School exhibits at the State Fair, where annual exhibits have earned premium awards and are expected to equal prior successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
Pallard Farm
Moravia
Evaking Franklin
Fairfield
A. G. Mason
M. H. Goeldner
Harold Mason
Pearl Broshar
Des Moines
Halen Named Vice-Commander State Legion
Berry Halden of Albia named one of three vice-commanders of the Tawa department of the American Legion at the state convention in Des Moines. E. S. Boudinot of Webster City and Al Nelson of Dubuque also selected. G. Decker French of Davenport elected state commander. Halden has led in district and state Legion roles, including commanding the Sixth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Halden
Albia
Tawa Department
American Legion
Des Moines
E. S. Boudinot
Webster City
al Nelson
Dubuque
G. Decker French
Davenport
Halden
Legion
Athin Union-Republian
Concert at High School Thursday Evening
A high school gym concert Thursday evening features Centerville and Des Moines artists Roma Vinzant violin Benj F Schwartz piano and Eunice Howard dramatic impersonator. Sponsored by the M E Church Primary Department, it aims to please all ages with admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Des Moines
Roma Vinzant
Benj. F. Schwartz
Eunice Howard
M. E. Church
McCumber Reunion Near Moravia Celebrates Fifth Year
The fifth annual McCumber family reunion was held August 21, 1927 east of Moravia with thirty members attending. Miss Tleta McCumber of Des Moines joined the group for a picnic dinner. Geo E. McCumber shared news of a Crook Colorado trip to visit John H. McCumber's family and crop prospects. One death and two births occurred in the year. Ice cream and cake closed the day as plans were made to meet again next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber
Moravia
Tleta McCumber
Des Moines
Geo. E. McCumber
Crook
Colorado
John H. McCumber
Co-Op Hog Shipments Highlight Moravia Marketing Growth
Co-Operation Marketing Association reports two car loads of hogs shipped to St Louis and three car loads to the same market this week. Last Thursday a shipment included four consignments of 26 head by Bert Fisher of Blakesburg, showing Moravia area livestock marketing improving. Fisher, near Ottumwa, chooses to ship locally with the Moravia association for convenience and benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. F. P. Hawk
Co-Operation Marketing Association
St. Louis
Sane
Bert Fish
Blakesburg
Moravia Association
Fisher
Ottumwa
Moravia
Argo Reunion Brings Ninety-Six Relatives Together
The sixth annual Argo reunion was held August 14, 1927, one mile north of Iconium. Ninety six relatives and friends attended a bountiful noon dinner and evening ice cream and cake. Attendees included distant relatives from Beloit Wisconsin and several Iowa towns. Officers for the coming year were named and the next reunion set for the second Sunday in August. The Keelington Club and friends were entertained at a country home with refreshments after an evening of rook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Iconium
Ralph Bennett
Pauline
Virginia
Beloit
Wis
G. B. Haner
Fallis
Okla
Will Garret
Loveloid Lamb
Oxkaloosa
Iowa
al Evans
Will Evans
Mabel Evans
Elizabeth
Seymour, Ta
J. L. Haines
Red Quk
Harold Spring
Udell
Leonard Argo
Phyllia and
Raymond Argo
Cincinnati
Lottie Syee
Margaret
Plano
H. G. Rinehart
Ray
Perry Carter
Albia
G. D. Argo
Ecker
Kathryn
Tom Dillon
Betty
R. Duree
Patty Howell
Centerville
Denny Argo
Jay Argo
Nellie Argo Haives
Secrewry
Tarr Vosacek Wedding Near Burke SD
Mies Goldie Tarr and Frank Vosacek were married at the Tarr home south of Boneateel at noon with close relatives present. Rev. Oestriech officiated. a three course dinner followed and the couple left for a Black Hills trip and Wyoming visits.
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Mies Goldie Tarr
Frank Vosacek
Ed Tarr
Boneateel
Rev
Oestriech
Bonesteel
Black Hills
Wyoming
Mise Tarr
Bonesateel High School
Burke
Vosacek
Omaha
Dixon
Enterprise
Bonestee
South Dakota
Coulson Reunion Brings Seventy Relatives Together
The Coulson family held its annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hf Coulson on August 18. A large crowd enjoyed games, races, ice cream, and cake despite morning rain threats. Attendees from distant places included C L Coulson and daughter of Santa Anna California and others from Cheyenne Pueblo and Centerville. Officers for the coming year were President S F Coulson Moravia Secretary Rilla McCann Albia and Treasurer Minta Allen Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hf. Coulson
F. H
E.W. Coulson
Sparta
California
C. L. Coulson
Santa Anna
Calif
T. 9. McCann
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ray McCann
Pueblo
Colo
Bethel Coulson
Rochester
Minn
C. F. Turner
Albia
Harold Turner
Mystic
Webb Zabniser
Blakesbury
Iowa
E. W. Coulson
Sam Kirkham
John Nelson
Avery
S. R. Hickman
Winsel Coulson
Melrose
Alva Brye
Glennie Coulson
Alden
Sam Bauman
Centerville
KR. McCann
S. F. Coulson
Moravia
Rilla McCann
Minta Callen
Albright Family Reunion at Ass Grove Sunday
A large Albright kin gathered at Ass Grove on Sunday August 21 for a reunion with a bounteous noon meal. Attendees included O K Day and family, Stella Albright, Hattie McCormick and grandchildren, Glen and Billy Burdett, Lois Eyers, Marina Rudd, C H Schwartz and children, O E Castilla, Rev J E Ward, Marsh Albright, Ray Albright and families, Marion Adams, Richard Smith, Ergip Scott, S S Albright, Jim Smith and others from Drakesville Ash Grove and nearby towns.
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Albright
Ass Grove
O. K. Day
Cildren
Stella Albright
Murn
W. B. Albright
Guy Day
Ernest Day
Oly Day
Hattie Albright McCormick
Glen Albright
Billy Burdett
Loise Eyers
Larain Rudd
C . H. Schwartz
Twe Childen
Orcumwa
O. E. Castilla
J. EB. Ward
Unionville
Marsh Albright
Ray Albright
Blakesburg
Marion Adams
Richard Smith
Ergip Scott
Drakesville
Ss Oir Albright
Bunch
Jim Smith
Fourrhildren
Faisry
Faisry Vaughnurrmanville
John Albright
H.W. Roberts
Ray Roberts
Cael Roberts
Harry Hunter
Ash Grove
Charmain Barbber
Dea Moines
Moravia church notes and events this week
M E Church Auxiliary hosts a 25 cent dinner to raise funds. Burton Tarr of Iconiam preaches next Sunday morning at Moravia with services at Wesley at 9 40 a m Maine Station afternoon and Moravia evening. Sunday School board meets after services for officer elections. Sunday School at Wesley 9 30 and Moravia 10 a m Epworth League at 7 p m. Tomorrow night the Primary class presents an entertainment at the schoolhouse with three musicians and a reader from Centerville. Construction updates show brick arches, white mortar, and a half built wall. many visitors are inspecting the progress. Everyone is welcome to view the work.
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Burton Tarr
Iconiam
Moravia
Wesley
Maine Station
Epworth League
Centerville
Ald
Church of the United Brethren in Christ Service Times
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ lists Thursday prayer meeting at seven p m Sunday services include Sunday School at ten and Junior C E at eleven twenty Sermon by Rev Danahon at eleven a m
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Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ
Danahon
Iconium M. E. Church Preaching Next Sunday Evening
Burton Tarr will preach at Icon ium M. E. Church next Sunday evening. You are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Tarr
Iconium M. E
Church News and Local Visits in Moravia
Sunday School at 10.8 with Mrs. Mc Kern as superintendent and communion at 114. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. Invitations extended to next Sunday’s Sunday School attendees for a weiner toast on Sept 1. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hiatt of Centerville and Mrs. John Bower of Jefferson Town. Many residents returned from visits to Madison and northwest Iowa. Reports note crops similar to prior but pastures better. A dinner honored S. W. Tarr and family of Duluth, with others present. Jean Shirley played piano at a Biskesburg recital. Ed and wife returned from a ten-day trip to the northwest. The paper remarks on recent unrest and mentions a lingering smell of sake and a notable incident at the Frank Swaim store.
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Warner Muir
Christian Church
Oserala
East
Canton
Connecticut
Osceola
Hartford
Harvard
Yale
Muir
Middle West
Oxceda
Far East
LeRoy Munyon
Hartford Theological Seminary
Gecevia
Iowa
Tribune
Mc. Kern
Ye Ed
Uie
Hon
Frank Swaim
Homecoming at Maine Station Church planned for August 28
Members of the Maine Station Church announce a big Homecoming next Sunday August 28 with a program starting 10 30 to 11 50 am Sunday School 11 30 address by J B Sneed 12 00 basket dinner 2 00 music and recitations 3 00 address by Rev O Fix everyone invited to attend and bring a basket for a good time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Station
J. B. Sneed
Rev. O
Fix
Glick Family Holds Reunion at Centerville Park
Forty three relatives gathered for a Glick reunion at Centerville Park on Sunday August Bist. The day was fine and attendees enjoyed a splendid noon dinner.
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Glick
Centerville Park
Unionville Old Settlers Reunion Scheduled This Week
The Annual Old Settlers Reunion in Unionville is being held Wednesday and Thursday this week. Reports indicate extensive plans for visitor entertainment, with many Moravia residents planning to attend as in past years.
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Unionville
Masonic Hall Plans Third Degree Work Friday August 28
Members urged to attend the Third Degree at the Masonic Hall Friday evening August 28. D E Bishop W M presiding. Epworth League members enjoyed a social at the F W Blumenstock home Tuesday evening with fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
D. E. Bishop
W. M
Epworth League
M. E. Church
F. W. Blumenstock
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Neff Reunion
SIATT
HALEN
State Legion
Mrs
Lester Smith
W. Dotson
Basil Cowell Post
The
Old Settlers
Asionville
Davis Co. Coury House
Weluive
Dave
Tripp
Kereiigton Club
Jeountry
Tarr—Vosacek
Coulson
Church OF Christ
R. C. Hiatt
John Bower
Edna
Jefferson, Town
M. P. Main
Arthur
Madison
H. N. Main
Mr. l
W. Tarr
Duluth
Morayia
F. M. Main
R.L. Tarr
F. A. Tare
Mrr
J. F. Albert
Jean Shirley
Biskesburg
E. G. Schaffer
Springs
Leghorna
COX and Stags
G. S
R. W. Winsler
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