First Annual Smiths Reunion Held at Ames Iowa
The Smith family reunion for Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Smith occurred Friday in Ames with 32 attendees including relatives from Libertyville Sioux Rapids Albia Moravia Mitchellville and Wellman. The event featured talks about occupations and a note of anticipation for a 1939 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Libertyville
L. A. Messenger
Howard Thomas
Lee Jr
Morial
Sioux Rapids
W. A. Smith
Bob
Max
Mary Clive
Albia
H. K. Smith
Maxine
Richard
Moravia
T. W
Messenger
Donald
Dickens
W. T. Smith
Marilyn
Waldo
Mediapolia
H. A. Smith
Dorothy Belle
William
Francis Eugene
Mitchellville
Herman
Bertness
Merlin
Kenneth
Grandma Jones
Ainsworth
Grandma Messenger
Wellman
Robert L DuVall Dies in Wyoming at 71
Robert L. DuVall son of Robert and Harriet DuVall was born May 3, 1867 near East Millsboro Pennsylvania and died August 15 1938 at his nephew F L DuVall’s home at Little Bear Wyoming at age 71 years 3 months 12 days He married Clara Kinniman and they had three sons The wife and two sons preceded him He moved to Iowa at age 24 and spent his life in Moravia community He leaves one son Winston one grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia at 10 a m Saturday August 20 Rev T J Zike officiating with interment in Moravia cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. DuVall
Robert
Harriet DuVall
East Millsboro
Pennsylvania
F. L. DuVall
Little Bear
Wyoming
Clara Kinniman
Mr. DuVall
Iowa
Winston
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Rev
T. J. Zike
Pences Of Wyoming Held Annual Reunion
The Pences of Wyoming held their annual reunion a week early at Lions Park in Cheyenne with a large attendance. Participants included many Pences and related families from Albin Little Bear Divide Moravia Iowa Flagstaff Ottumwa and other towns. Dr. W. R. Day visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pences
Wyoming
Lions Park
Cheyenne
Fred Brain
Art Johnson
Roy DuVall
Hoyt DuVaill
Dick DuVall
Clyde Caster
Elvy Gilaspie
Presley
Nellie
Dorothy
Louise
Bety DuVall
Ethel Mae
Jean Caster
Little Bear
Lee Patterson
Zon
Richard Lee
Divide
R. Z. Pence
Elmer Shake
Francis
Junior
Howard
Mary Ella
Daphne Shake
Harold Pence
Albin
Rudolph Pence
Moravia
Iowa
John Johnson
Malcom Pilkington
Flagstaff
Arizona
W. R. Day
Albia Wins 13 Inning Game
Albia outlasted Moravia 2 to 1 in thirteen innings after a 1-1 tie through nine. Moravia out-hit 8 to 4 but could not convert, while Oska loosa edged a postponed game 2 to 0. Moravia beat Fisher Lumber 10 to 5. Burton pitched in the Moravia win. All-Star games saw Underwood strike out 35 with 15 hits allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Moravia
Oskaloosa
Fisher Lumber Ce
Centerville
Lockman
Burton
Underwood
Ald to Elect Officers Friday August 26
Friday August 26 the Ald will hold its annual election of officers. The menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes sweet potatoes gravy baked apples green beans cabbage pineapple salad bread butter pie tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Moravia School Band Teems With Engagements and Activities
Moravia's school band is a busy organization engaged in multiple events this week. They performed at Iconium Field Day, contesting at Centerville, and will give two concerts at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Additional秋 performances include the Old Buxton reunion and the Moravia Fall Festival. Regular Saturday concerts and practice sessions continue as members prepare for the Moravia school term starting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iconium
Centerville
Des Moines
Iconium Field Day Highlights Ninth Annual Meet
Iconium staged its ninth annual Field Meet drawing an estimated 600 attendees, with 400 at the evening program featuring a string orchestra and boxing. Veon Tarbell was crowned Miss Iconium, prize for oldest couple went to Mr. and Mrs. Algia Derby, and Alvin Graham was the oldest man present. Moravia and Mystic juniors won morning and afternoon games respectively. Floyd Purvis struck out 14 in a 3-2 Moravia win. Multiple races and contests crowned local youths and families, with notable performances by the Tarbell and Beatty families and the Moravia school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Veon Tarbell
Charles Tarbell
Algia Derby
Alvin Graham
Lide Argo
C. D. Tarbell
Hazel Hellyer
Frank Rinehart
Ruth McCord
Walter Blue
Hilton
Mystic
Moravia
Floyd Purvis
Purvis
Cedar Rapids
Donald Dicks
Paul Dicks
Jack Firkins
Freeman Purvis
Junior Rinehart
Forest Purvis
Francis Purvis
Kathryn Beatty
Bernita Teaters
Marilyn Beatty
Mary Lou Main
Eloise Argo
Margaret Beatty
Roy Purvis
Averill Kuster
Charles Youngker
George Hellyer
Hugh McFatridge
Bert Rinehart
Uow
Beryl Brown
Clara Brown
Maude Whitehead
Kathleen Beatty
Fanny Whitehead
Guy Argo
Richard Mossman
Roy Argo
John Miller
Mildred Argo
Glennie Dicks
Marguerite Beatty
Dick Hellyer
A. S. Mangle
Iva Tarbell
LeRoy Brown
James Murphy
Bval Tarbell
Bearl Brown
Linyd Beatty
Dorothy Hiner
Rave
Harry Browl
Moravis Schod
School Faculty List Now Complete
The marriage of Eloise Walter and Marvin Gardner took place at the Moravia Methodist parsonage on Sunday August 21 1938 with Rev. Chas L Ellis officiating. The couple hosted a wedding dinner at the bride's home followed by an evening gathering including a miscellaneous shower and a charivari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Walter
Miss Dikes
Mrs. Gardner
Moravia
George Simmons
Meta Luse
Hilda Dikes
Ardis Callen
Hazel Dowd
Sylvia Callen
Mrs. Phebe Raney Dies in Colorado at 89
Mrs. Allen Hiatt received notice of the death of her aunt Mrs. Phebe Raney of Aurora Colorado aged 89. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery Denver. She was the daughter of Wiley and Huldah Tucker pioneers of Appanoose county and grew up near Wesley chapel south of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hiatt
Phebe Raney
Aurora
Colorado
Fairmount Cemetery
Denver
Wiley and
Huldah Tucker
Appanoose County
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
Death of John F. Pabst Ends Centerville Resident Life
John Frederick Pabst died at White Memorial hospital in Los Angeles on Wednesday August 17 after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Alhambra near Los Angeles. A longtime Centerville resident and former superintendent of the local brick plant, he was born August 13, 1859 in Ohio and came from Moravia with a long career in Iowa and California. He is survived by his wife and three children Clyde Kissick Waterloo Iowa Forrest Brown Fremont IA Arthur F. Pabst Pasadena CA one sister Moravia and five brothers Harry Moravia Albert Albia Charles Ottumwa Francis Glendale CA Edward Loikabea OK. One brother Jesse preceded him in death. He was respected as a substantial Centerville citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowegian
John Frederick Pabst
White Memorial Hospital
Los Angles
California
Alhambra
Los Angeles
Centerville
Moravia
Ohio
John
Sarah Pabst
Appancost County
Cora Peatman
J. J
Mary Peatman
Clyde Kissick
Waterloo
Iowa
Forrest Brown
Fremont
Arthur F. Pabst
Pasadena
Cal
Callen and Hiatt Reunions Set for August and September
The annual Callen preunion is planned for Sunday August 28 at Main Grove south of Moravia with secretary Bessie Callen. The Hiatt reunion follows Sunday September 4 at Centerville Park with secretary Jusnica Duvivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callen
Main Grove
Moravia
Bessie Callen
Secy
Hilary the
Wead
Hiatt
Centerville Park
Mss
Jusnica Duvivy
Main Station Prepares Sunday School End Prep at Fairview
Sunday School end prepeling outlined for Sunday at Fairview Main Station. A bus driver assigned for afternoon program. Bienyune invited to attend activities following the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Prograu
Bienyune
Moravia Girl Miss Columbia of Centennial
Margaret Ward of Moravia won high honors outside Centerville in the Centennial Queen pageant. She placed third among candidates and will preside as Miss Columbia over contestants from 48 states in the pageant Wednesday evening. Her cousin Maxine Miller won first place and will be crowned Centennial Queen. The Moravia Public School band will perform at Centerville’s celebration through Friday, including a band contest Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ward
N. R. Ward
Moravia
Centerville
Columbia
Miss Ward
Maxine Miller
Frank Miller
Lockman Reunion Marks Second Annual Gathering at Albia Park
The 2nd annual Lockman reunion was held at Albia City Park on Sunday August 14 1988 with 120 attendees. A basket dinner followed by a brief program featured officers elected for the coming year and a vote to return the event to Albia Park in 1948 on the second Sunday in August. Numerous family members and relatives attended, listing numerous Lockman kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Albia City Park
T. T. Lockman
Jep Lockman
Burdette Ward
Laura Darby
Steve Gilliland
C. E. Gilliland
Lethe Bennet
Elmer Lockman
Marve Lockman
Nevada Lockman
Lint Stocker
John Harber
Ruth
Ralph Fisher
Nevada Adams
Elbert Lockman
Donnie Hiatt
Billy Irelany
John Will Lockman
Joe Doyle
Wilson Leonard
Raymond Lockman
Aid Vaiily
Frank Lockman
Homer King
Ester Ehter
Gerald Tielan
Roy Gilland
Pred Culen
Blur
Wilbert
Pauline
Orval
Aliee Large
Lawrence Ward
Jan Diz
Julai
Dreland
Ellaile Fu
Roxene
Leeckinai
Sun
Girands
Guy Adams
Hill Rubinson
Milton Stucker
Mule Hopkins
Mathew Huber
Juba Lockman
Joba Muleman
Moravia Band To Play At Old Buxton Reunion
Moravia band has been engaged to play at the ninth annual Buxton reunion on September 8 4 and 5 at Simon Brandt Park Old Buxton. The band performs all three days with E C McClure of Bussey chairing the program committee and promising substantial entertainment. The Hatcher Players directed by Marguerite Hatcher and Cliff Carl will also appear for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Buxton
Simon Brandt
Old Buxton
E. C. McClure
Bussey
Hatcher
Marguerite Hatcher
Cliff Carl
Argo Reunion Brings Large Gathered Argo Family
The seventeenth annual Argo reunion was held Sunday at the Argo picnic grounds north of Teonium. A bountiful noon meal and an enjoyable afternoon of visiting and photos marked the day as relatives from Moravia Red Oak Center ville Creston England Albin and other locales gathered, with many Argo families sharing food and stories and plans to meet again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Teonium
Ida Argo
R. F. Bottorff
Clyde Dicks
Truxton Dicks Land Sons
Paul
Richard and
Donlald
Jay Argo
Guy
Roy
Francis
Russell
Lois
Grace Argo
H. A. Lemaster
Russell Brown
Betty Jean
Dickie
P. E. Broshar
J. D. Minnes
Moravia
H. G. Rinehart
Albin
Ray Rinehart
John
Lewis
Richard
Rex
Kenneth
George
Franklin
Roy Rinehart
Centerville
Dell Hellyer
Dick and Clark
Bert
Moravia Schools Announce New Term Faculty
Moravia schools prepare for the new term starting Monday August 29 with the addition of Raymon Pierce as English, speech, and dramatics instructor. Pierce, a Coe College BA graduate and former Heighmore SD teacher, fills the vacancy left by Elizabeth Helscher. The district names Pierce after a strong college background in drama and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wm. H. Young
Raymon Pierce
Pierce
Heighmore
S. D
Tinton, Iawa
Tipton Junior College
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Ann Helscher
Picnic Honors Pearl Broshar Birthday
A group gathered at Main's Grove Wednesday evening of last week to honor Pearl Broshar's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Minnes, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Mason, Mr and Mrs. Paul Broshar, Barbara, Joie, Skippy, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown, Betty Jean, Dickie, H. A. Lemaster, and Adolph, along with Pearl Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main’s Grove
Pearl Broshar
J. D. Minnes
Harold Mason
Junior Mason
Paul Broshar
Barbara
Joie
Skippy
Fred Argo
Russell Brown
Betty Jean
Dickie
H. A. Lemaster
Adolph
Pearl Broashar
Gordner Advances to Fireman's Mate in Navy
Richard Gordner, who has served one year in the United States Navy, has been advanced to the second class as a fireman's mate with a salary raise. The promotion took effect Tuesday. Gordner serves aboard the flagship Argonne, which is currently in dry dock at Mare Island navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gordner
United States Navy
Gordner
Argonne
Mare Island Navy Yard
Visit and Sightseeing Trip Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller and son Francis with Mr and Mrs Van E Lemaster arrived Friday night after a 10 day visit with relatives in Wyoming They stayed at Zell Peace home near Albin Floyd Lemaster and Lee Patterson homes near Burns and spent time in Cheyenne at O H and Bert Lemaster homes They toured the city the fort the airport and sheep ranches It was an enjoyable trip long to be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Francis
van E. Lemaster
Wyoming
Zell
Birthday Dinner Honors Centerville Residents at State Park
Mrs. Mary Hoskinson Mrs. Stella Carter Mrs. Birdie Main and Robe Main Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Houser and daughters enjoyed a cooperative china dinner at the State Park near Centerville Sunday. The dinner celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Hoskinson Mrs Houser and Kubby Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hoskinson
Stella Carter
Birdie Main
Robe Main
Paul Boyer
Frank Houser
Centerville
State Park
Hoskinson
Houser
Kubby Boyer
Selbys Hold Sunday Family Dinner
Daughters of J J Selby and Ln ikut hosted a family dinner at the Virgil Juhnson hone on Sunday. Present were J J Selby Virgil Jubne ravie Ma Mrs Wwi Bares nd aul Aibla Funkhouser Davenport Me ana Vetainy Mice and childeen of Whianwas Mr end Mes Kussedi TUiMespie sud oun ur Albla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Selby
Ln Ikut
Virgil Juhnson
J. J
Virgil Jubne
Ravie
W Wi. Bares
Ayeard Funkhouser Docn Miten
Davenport
Ana Vetainy
Snd
Childeen
Whianwas
End
Sud
Ur Albla
Revival To Begin Monday At United Brethren Moravia
Rev. Sylvester Sanford of Galesburg Illinois will conduct a two week revival at the United Brethren church in Moravia starting Monday August 29. Sanford, former Burlington railroad engineer, converted and became an evangelist with pastorships in Illinois before dedicating his time to evangelistic work. He is noted as a skilled musician and singer with a fervent preaching style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blakesburg Excelsior
Moravia Union
Roscoe Day
King
Sylvester Sanford
Galesburg
United Brethren Church
Moravia
Sanford
Burlington
Ilinois
Firkins Reunion Returns to Rollo With Small Town Turnout
Moravia resident W G Firkins reports on the Firkins reunion at Rollo Iowa held August 21. About 75 people attended as families from Lee DeKalb and LaSalle counties gathered at the local school gym. Des Moines secretary Harry Pirkins and several elder members attended, marking a multi county gathering in a rural community with strong farm ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Firkins
Moravia
Debu Birkins
Minuis
Harry Pirkins
Des Moines
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Oren Gould
Des Moines Register
John Winslet
Ted Ochler
Kenneth Burgkubh
Knoxville
Meurer
Ted
Lynch
Luke Oh
Freak Epple
Cura
Unionville
Robert DuVall
Lulah&. Tillmont
Madge Hough
Ottumwa
Gttumwa
Cavaliers
Crown Bombers
M. EK
Conium
Mas and
Mur Aie Sunt
Allis Spet
cJustor
Mutu Ata
Richard Siu
Walter Gardner
Death
John F. Pabst
Ruth Hollingshead
Congress
Centennial
R. Gordner
Selbys
Firkins Reunion
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