Local and Personal Notes From Moravia Area
Local and personal items note visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Versal Robb and others at the State Fair. Several relatives and friends are mentioned visiting at homes in Moravia, Centerville, Glenwood and nearby towns with multiple trips to the fair and family gatherings. The week includes hospital news, moving plans, and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versal Robb
Allen Hiatt
J. T. Hiatt
Hiattsville
Marie Southern
Warrenton
Elaine Palmer
C. C. Long
John Sharp
W. L. Palmer
Elaine
Moulton
Allen Boller
Fern Wright
W. F. Horner
Centerville
Batchlors Club
Walter Rogers
Decatur
Ill
Jame
Kate Rogers
Harold Burton
Knoxville
Tom Camerron
Mable Matsler
Seymour
Town City
Kenneth Barghahn
Lewis Rouse
Ted Wilson
F.H. Coulson
Chas, Johnson
H. N. Main
Donald McCloud
Virgil Crow
Freeman Jolly
Alfred Carlaon
Eva Rage
Dell Hellyer
Duane Coffin
Charles Coffin
Francia Ochier
Kenneth Blackman
Oxford Junction
Iowa
M. K. Blackman
Cumming
Gray
L. Patrick
Fred Hammond
Hammond
Crawley
Albia
Ava
Glen Cline
Clifford Paxston
Harry Johnson
Ileta
Paul
George
Joy
Cedaredge
Colorado
Lyle Hopkins
Peggy
Dale
Glen Sharp
Mattie Coulson
Fort Madison
Maude Coulson
Chas. Johnson
Rubye
F. H. Coulson
Ted
Frank Wilson
Sonk
Shellsburg
Wilson
Freeman Weidman
Lanesboro
Minn
Jim
Rousseau
Spencer
F. P. Hawk
Delta
Guy Hawk
West
Mra. Hawk
W. H. Young
Mrs
Chas
Young
Shirley Ann
Plumatadvilla
Tenn
Daniel ,Young
Fairfield
James Young
Effie Young
Jimmie Young
Robert. McCann
Roberta
Ray
Silena McCann
Bissie I McDonald
Cheyenne
Wyomig
Charley Johnson
J. W. Halden
Barbara Burmeister
Harry Burmeister
Fontanelle
General Hospital
Des Moines
Voyage Through Illinois And Wisconsin Observations
O T Foglesong recalls travel by car through central Illinois to Wisconsin noting unusually heavy corn crops near the Illinois river and along the Wisconsin border. He describes experiences from Havana to Lake Geneva, Danville shoemill visits, foggy Lake Pewaukee nights, a misread road cue adding miles, a Milwaukee zoo, Lake Michigan scenery, and seaside days on Milwaukee shore. He shares light anecdotes about watch recovery, driving mishaps, and resort-style relaxation along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Foglesong
Iowa
Illinois
Mlinoia
Wisconsin
Depression Over? Vacation Boom On Northern Drives
The writer notes more tourists this vacation than ever, camps full each night, and a hope to travel again next year. They describe a Rock River drive between Rockford and Sterling, mention a car wreck and a broken telephone pole, and reflect on signs about bathing while observing drivers on the road.
Advertising Pioneer Days Show Parade At Moravia Visit
Centerville visitors with two bandas and fife and drum corps toured Moravia on Wednesday afternoon to publicize the upcoming Pioneer Days Pageant in Centerville. The parade featured costumed citizens, a German band, a pioneer horseless carriage, and acts announced as part of a larger celebration. Names like Abe Lincoln and Buffalo Bill were mentioned among noted personages and dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moravia
Abe Incoln
Buffalo Bill
Moravia Community News Highlights Local Guests and School Start
Sunday gatherings featured Mr and Mrs F A Boyer hosting at Lee Hiatt’s Moravia home and Mr and Mrs John McDanel celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary south of Fairview with extended family from Rockford Fort Dodge Indianola Darbyville Centerville and Phoenix. Boyer school reopens with nine scholars led by teacher Jeannine Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Boyer
Lee Hiatt
Moravia
Rockford, Ill
Walter Messner
Mary Louise
Donna Jean
Fort Dodge
Claud McDanel
Indianola
Guy
Miller
Darbyville
Kermit Kincade
Centerville
Clarabel
Jack McDanel
Harold McDanel
Oregon
Mae Davis
Phoenix
Arizona
Kenneth ‘McDanel
Mera
Phillip Morris
Ira Boyer
Henry and
Olin
Salena McCann
Robert McCann
Roberta
Cheyenna
Wyoming
Rissie McDonald
Diamond
Wyo
Forrest Mericle
Claude Wren
John Eston
Moulton
William Whicker
Earl Boyer
Carolyn
Judy
Des Moines
Boyer School
Jégaudine Lane
Robinson Reunion Draws About Ninety Relatives at McAlister Home
About ninety relatives and friends gathered for the Robinson reunion at Mrs. Lizzie McAlister's Blakesburg home on Sunday August 20. A basket lunch was shared at noon and the day was spent visiting with many Robisons from Georgetown Unionville Ottumwa Moravia Albia and nearby towns listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Faber
Vaughn
Charles
Bruce
Irvin
Max
Albia
DeWayne
Dweina
Desea
eWayne
Dweena
W. V. McAliater
Bobet
Vers
CavacaeS Church Of Christ Bible School and Communion Schedule
The Church of Christ led by Pastor W. Evans holds Bible School at 10 8 a.m. Communion at 10 50 a.m. Rev. W P Donahoo leads Firmen and by Rev W P Donahoo Ladies Aid all day at the church on Wednesday with dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ W. FT. Evans
Firmen
W. P. Donahoo
United Brethren Church Services Schedule
The Sunday School is at 10 a.m. with E. Blackman as superintendent. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and evenings at 8 p.m. Holy Communion will be observed at the morning service. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
T. J. Zikp
E. Blackman
Getrion
C. BE
Methodist Episcopal Church Notices and Service Times
The notice lists Methodist Episcopal R. and Brown minister services at 10 a.m. church school, 11 a.m. morning worship, and 7 p.m. Epworth League with no evening service. A women’s church meeting aims to elect officers for the Aid on Friday afternoon in the League room. Wesley Chapel offers 9:80 worship and 10:80 church school. Sara Les and J. N. of Blakesburg are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal R. &, Brown
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
Sara Les
J. N
Blakesburg
Community Visitors And Officers Elected In Indianola
A list of local residents from Indianola Cedar Falls Centerville Green Island and nearby areas visited the Dillard and Robinson households. Fay Underwood was elected president with Gun Hratt as vice president. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Sunday in August at the Edward Robinson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Dillard
Geo, Dillard
Indianola
Gus Hiatt
Carl and Clair
Centerville
R. E. Robinson
Deloris
Colleen
Lorraine
Silas Robinson
Cedar Falls
Fay Underwood
Green Island
George van Dorin
Lytle
McAlister
Glen’ McAllster
Bert
Chridman
Max
Patricia
Chas
Chas. McAlister
Harold
E. Prose
Everett Rowley
Leo
Rheta Rae
C. S. Cloyed
Arthur Anawalt
Arthur
Faris Taylor
Doris
Donna
Dolores
Dorothy Jean
Gun Hratt
Edward Robinson Jomes
Lockman Reunion Held At Albia Iowa City Park
A Lockman family reunion occurred at Albia Iowa in the city park on Sunday August 13 a basket dinner was served at noon and attendees listed include Bertha Spencer Elmer Lockman Roy Gilliland and many Lockman kin with Laura Darby narrating the family tree Officers selected for the coming year are Bertha Spencer president Elmer Lockman vice president Roy Gilliland secretary treasurer. next year’s meeting will be in Centerville at the old city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Albia
Iowa
Evryone
Lockmana
Laura Darby
T. T. Lockman
Burdette Ward
Bereha Spencer
Henry Arthian
Mettie Blumer
Roy Gilliland
Rosa Lockman
Elbert Lockman
Donald Hiatt
Raymond Lockman
Billie
Dorothy Jean
Ezra. Coltrain
Kenneth
Homer King
Cecil
Marve Lockman
John Irelan
Jep Lockman
Donald
Troy
Max
Rodger
Bertha Spencer
Elmer Lockman
Farm trades near Moravia and Avery reported
Two farm deals near Moravia are reported this week. Rodger Gideon bought the R. A. Spencer farm northeast of Moravia while L. B. Vanovin purchased the Lewis farm near Avery. The note highlights young men buying farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Vis
Rodger Gideon
R. A. Spencer
L. B. Vanovin
Lewis
Avery
Coulson Reunion at Centerville Park Aug 24 1988
The 18th Coulson reunion drew 77 attendees at Centerville Park on August 24 1988. A fried chicken dinner followed a day program with prayer music talks and a memorial for Jane Coulson. Officers elected included Grace Caldwell president and Sylvia Callen secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Centerville Park
Rubye Johnson
Arlene Kaater
Jean Veach
Callen
C. L. Coulson
Mintia Shoemaker
Salenie McCann
W. B. Coulson
BE. W. Coulsons
C.L. Callen
Jane Coulson
Grace Caldwell
E.G. Coulson
Sylvia Callen
Phrana Swan
Ethel Bauman
Eleanor Coulson
R. S. Coulson
Mra
C. S. Callen
Lillian
Sylvia
Elsie
S. L. Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Charley Johnson
Rubyn
Arlene Easter
Wendl Coulson
Gustaf
Harvey
Charlene
lEveret Coulson
Malvehia ‘Riggle
John Stevens
Naomi
Leta
Clyde
Ireta
Ethel
Frances
Roy ‘Price
E. G. Coulson
Geneva
Richard
Martha Coulson
H. If, ‘Shoemaker
DeWitt, Iowa
Wee Hugh McDonald
Diamond, ‘Yo
Band Special yearlong praise for student progress and orchestra plans
Director Harria notes that most band members and beginners have worked hard this summer. Students with over three years of study include Virginia Argo and others. two and a half year records include Ruby Johnson and more. Several two year and first year students progress, with orchestral string players attending optional acting ensemble practice Fridays. Summer progress is strong, fall plans include airing instruments, and the orchestra will replace the band on parades, needing violas and string bass players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harria
Ruby Johnson
Jean Veach
Don Orelup
Hety Luse
Edward Brown
John Burton
Robert Brown
Virginia Zike
Bobby Howard
Roberta Main
Virginia Gibbons
Kenneth Gardner
James Hilton
Clarence Caster
Carol Jolly
Arlene Kaster
Dick Newby
Ina Trithernti
Band Auxiliary Plans Last Outdoor Meeting in Park
The Band Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting in the park on Wednesday evening September 6 at 9 o'clock. This will be the last outdoor meeting of the season. Members are urged to be present. Mrs. Freeman Jolly, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman’ Jolly
Centerville Reunion Gathers Coulson and Johnson Families
The Coulson and Johnson families plus Ruby, Jean Veach, and Arlene Kanter attended a Centerville Thursday reunion. Attendees enjoyed songs and clarinet music, found much to please every guest, and praised the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Coulson
Chas. Johnson
Ruby
Jean Veach
Arlene Kanter
Coulson
Centerville
Grapes for Sale and Miscellaneous Local Notices
Prices listed for grapes at Fall Brapes and Moravia farms, plus various ads: FOR SALE 7x7 vacation tent call 191. two worn tires usable if run flat. piano for sale inquire at Union office. FOR RENT Modern something at Mrs U Turner. FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION between Iconium and Moravia contact Ed Main at once, phone 10. Also odds and ends: grapes 6c per bu basket at farm bring Kassky Tadlock Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Brapes
G. Gollaher
U. G. Turner
Union
Iconium
Moravia
Ed Main &T
Kaskyf. I
Tadlock
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