Editor's Mail from Corpus Christi reader in Union
A letter from Blanche Amidei in Corpus Christi expresses appreciation for the Union newspaper, notes warmer weather and dust in Texas, and recalls missing Christmas in town. She mentions readers from Iowa and a nurse from England aboard a tanker sharing stories, ending with anticipation for Saturday mail delivery.
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the Union
Coretta
Corpus
Iowa
U. S
England
USA
Blanche Amidei
Corpus Christi
Texas
Boyer Ridge Visit And Family Gatherings
Pearl Whicker of LeMars visits area friends and relatives. Mrs. Allie Boyer and Lola spend weekend with Olin Foster family. Bella Whicker dines with James Easter. Moravia couple drives to Forbush John Clark home. Gene Boyer visits with George Boyer family. Des Moines’ Ivan Moffitt spends weekend with Carl Boyer relatives.
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Maude Boyer
Pearl Whicker
LeMars
Allie Boyer
Lola
Olin
Bella Whicker
James Easter
John Suffiecol
Moravia
John Clark
Forbush
Carolyn
Judy Boyer
Tra Boyer
Paul Boyer
Pearl Boyer
Gene
Beulah Quick
George Boyer
Ivan Moffitt
Des Moines
Bill Whicker
Janet Louise
Carl Boyer
Final report in Emmett Scott estate case in Appanoose IA
Notice to Emmett Scott estate heirs that a final report has been filed with the Appanoose District Court seeking approval and discharge. Hearing set in Centerville on February 28, 1948, to show cause why findings should not be approved and administrator discharged. Chester Broshar is administrator. George A. Milani represents. M. G. Luse is Clerk of Court.
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District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
Emmett Scott
Stella Scott Broshar
James Leo Scott
Chester Broshar
W. M. Peterson
Centerville
George A. Milani
M. G. Luse
Maple Grove community notes and greetings update
Maple Grove social blur of visits birthdays and errands with Ruth Broshar reporting on funeral attendance in Unionville Missouri for Mrs Glick s aunt and multiple neighbors helping with meals and card nights. Readers mention various visits butcherings moves and family time across the week including Johnson Scott Dowd Huston and Broshar families.
Local Notes From Unionville Social Roundup
Unionville society items include 12 members at Baptist Ladies Aid, funeral in Mystic for Mrs Stuart, Merry Maids 4 H club meeting, Stufflebeam family leaving for Deg Moines, Pvt Harrington returning to Camp Chaffee after appendicitis, Proctor and Hiatt in Centerville on business, W S C S officers installed, Utopian club gathering with nutrition lesson, Mildred Hinote wedding to Stewart Bell in Long Beach, and siblings Minnie and Clifford Haase meeting in Africa during Christmas dinner.
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Essie Whisler
Baptist Ladies Aid
Nelle Gates
J. A. Wilson
Mystic
Stuart
Merry Maids
Darlene Underwood
Ernest Stufflebeam
Joe
Deg
Moines
Stufflebeam
Forrest Harrington
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Walter Proctor
Misa Catherine Hiatt
Centerville
W.S.C
Methodist Church
P. A. Bair
James A. Wilson
Night Blooming Cereus Worries Readers In Funny Note
A reader shares humorous reminiscences about Reg Nanning's What Kinda Cactus Iszat and other domestic musings. The letter recalls reading aloud to a child, fears for a Night Blooming Cereus, rattlesnake meat talk, and a muddy town moment near Urbana Center.
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Great Southwest
Reg Nanning
Worthy
Wayside News Roundup At St. John Church
Mrs Addis Long and Mrs Frances Turner assisted at the church Wednesday evening. Charley Smith is ill. Claude Norton and son Ralph of Moulton visited the W S Norton home. Mrs Margaret Turner spending the week with relatives near Myelle. Virgil Easter visited William Norton Monday. Mr and Mrs Frances Kincade were Albis callers Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Cleo Ragan and Shirley were Albis callers Saturday evening. Edward Points and Nancy spent Wednesday with her parents. Mrs Virgil Kester weekend in Rockford visiting. Mrs Addie Long and Samuel visited V J Anderson in hospital Friday. Shirley visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Teller and son Ilyan, home on furlough. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson were Albia callers Saturday.
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Addis Long
Frances Turner
Charley Smith
Claude Norton
Ralph
Moulton
W. S. Norton
Margaret Turner
Myelle
Virgil Easter
William [Norton
Frances Kincade
Virgil Kester
Rockford
Addie Long
Samuel
V. J. Anderson
Cleo Ragan
Shirley
Hazel Hellyer
Donald Whitehead
Lambert Field
St. Louis
B. C. Whitehead
Raymond Perry
Gary
Fred Sheldon
Albia
Edna Nash
Donald
Robert Jennings
Joyce Lewis
Des Moines
Jimmy McAninch
Cass Hamilton
Oskaloosa
Phyllis Haver J
Cart Derby
Elbert Perry
Rose Stewart
Mystic Wednesay
Dell Hellyer
Aida
Jake Firkin
Haver Free
Emily
Vern Sheldon
Newton
Bond Day appeal to Farmers at every market stall
A war bond plea urges farmers to invest after each sale of eggs milk poultry stock or grain. It calls for continuous purchases to meet county quotas and supports troops and country. The ad invites adding bonds and stamps at the second stop in town and stresses no amount is too small or too large.
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Swift
Main Station By Dariene Attendance at Sunday School
Attendance at Sunday School and church was 67. Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer and family near George Boyer’s home. Trenton Gladfelder spent Sunday at Clyde Gladfelder’s home. Keith Gladfelder visited Frank Gladfelder. Carl Tomlin and family spent Sunday at Johnnie Foster’s home. Frank Gladfelder and Kester visited Carl Tomlin’s home. Lloyd McDanel and children spent Sunday at Lee Johnson’s home. Karen Jean Woodward ill with measles. Pearl Whicker spent Sunday visiting William Whicker.
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Dariene
Gladfelder
Paul Boyer
George Boyer
Trenton Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
Keith Gladfelder
Frank Gladfelder
Carl Tomlin
Johnnie Foster
Milestones and visits among Centerville families
Udell Route 1 and Centerville residents are mentioned in a series of social notes. Emma Miller and relatives visit Moulton and Centerville. Susan Walker visited the Rumley home. Will Moffatt traded in Unionville. Rumley and Hiatt family interactions noted. Alma Albertson’s death referenced. John Claxton ill in St Joseph hospital. Nar lene Sanders weekend visit. Rumley mule purchase. Lavern and Bonnie Lee Rumley with kin. roads described as muddy.
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Emma Miller
Conor Sardera
Norlena
Donald
Erma Ray Miller
Centerville
Susan Walker
Harry Rumley
Clara Dudley
Tom Hiatt
Moravia
Alma Albertson
John Claxton
St. Joseph Hospital
Narlene Sanders
Lavern
Bonnie Lee Rumley
Local Residents Move In And Visit In Centerville Area
New arrivals Coulson by Theo Miller and Will Stufflebeam have settled on the Coulson farm, replacing Ebwer Henderson. Martha and Edith Coulson were Centerville visitors Friday. The Callen family moves to Moravia to occupy F. W. Hiatt property and operate the city. Several families and individuals spent time at the Theo Miller home including Karl Fischer and family, Mae Fischer, Meder Dinan, and Francis Miller. James Hilton is staying with Lynn Hilton, and R. B. Luge and Betty were in Centerville Saturday. Church group attended Wesley Chapel dinner. Ernest Hiatt and children Virginia, Robert and Sandra will live on the Jamey Cline farm this year. J. F. Chambers visited Theo Miller Tuesday evening.
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Theo Miller
Will Stufflebeam
Coulson
Ebwer Henderson
Martha
Edith Coulson
Centerville
D. R. Callen
Moravia
F. W. Hiatt
Karl Fischer
Beverly
Karleen
Mae Fischer
Meder Dinan
Francis
Virginia
Robert
Sandra
Jamey Cline
J. F. Chambers
Final Report Hearing In Estate of Francis H Coulson
Notice to all interested in the estate of Francis H Coulson deceased that the final report of the executor filed with Appanoose County District Court Iowa will be heard February 23, 1948. The executor will be discharged from duties and liabilities unless objections are filed. Lewis Rouse, Executor. Frank A Nichols, Attorney for Estate.
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Francis H. Coulson
Testatz
Anid
District Court of
Appanoose County
Towa
Crete
Local Social News From Salem and Nearby Towns
Salem residents share visits and gatherings with family and friends across Albia Des Moines Oskaloosa Centerville and Newton. Notables include Hazel Hellyer Edna Nash B C Whitehead Raymond Perry and many others visiting relatives, attending funerals, and spending Sundays and Wednesdays together.
Local Albia Shoppers Visit Homes and Community Meeting
West Point by Mrs. Lloyd Brown and families visited the Carl Hamilton and Carl Derby homes while Ardyee Hagerman stayed with her parents. A community meeting at the Carl Derby home drew twenty five attendees to discuss income tax pasture improvements machinery retail poultry and first aid led by G A Line Weaver with several absent due to mud roads.
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Lloyd Brown
Carl VanZante
Ronald Lee
Ardyee Hagerman
Willy Hagerman
Carl Hamilton
Carl Derby
Enterville
Ralph Davis
Helen
Richard Lee Mason
Harold Mason
Elbert Perry
Guy McKern
Carl van Zante
G. A
Who Must File A Federal Income Tax Return
Government guidance explains filing thresholds for individuals and couples. It details single versus joint returns, exemptions, and when a simplified Form 1040A return may be used, including income limits and marital status considerations.
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United States
Congress
Scattersburg Social Cordiality Across Nearby Towns
Mrs. R C Lockman and Mr Marve Lockman shared Sunday visits with the Iv an Walter family in Moravia. Other pairs, including the Hayes and Lockman households, spent Sunday at various homes near Blakesburg Unionville and Centerville. An Albia trip featured Hosea Gilliland and May Benson I with Ezra Coltrain. Granddaughter news came from Centerville St Josephs hospital as Elbert Lockmon and family visited.
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R. C. Lockman
Marve Lockman
Ivan Walter
Moravia
Jim Hayes
Bernard Hayes
Ray Tomlin
Charley McCurdy
Blakesburg
Billy Moffitt and Lee
Unionville
Raymond Lockman
Bill Irelan
Hosea Gilliland
May Benson
Albia
Ezra Coltrain
Elbert Lockmon
St. Joseph's Hospital
Centerville
Glen Lamar
Marve Lockmon
Billie
Dorothy Jean Lockmon
Elbert Leckmon
Donald Hiatt
Billie Leckmon
Hiattsville Community News Recap At Church Meeting
A large all day gathering at the Hiattsville church featured a cooperative noon dinner, group singing, and talks by W S C S president Miss Lulu Burton and Rev. E L Pullman. W S C S plans a Feb 25 meeting at Miss Burton's home. Ernest Hiatt family moved to Jim Cline farm.
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Lloyd Rose
Lulu Burton
E. L. Pullman
Ernest Hiatt
Jim Cline
Mary Meadows
Centerville
Adale Daniela
Edna' Neff
Moravia
Harley Burton
Robert Burton
Bobbie
Virgil Dooley
Bert Meadows
W. A. Rose
Memphis
Millers Ambulance
Roy Scott
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic Friay
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Moravia Union
Wayne Pitman Davis
Boyer Ridge
Abbott & Costello
Tropics
Ant Harding
Edward Arnold
Wide Rooney ‘A
Yank Azeton
Edmund Gwenhan Hunter
Freouve Bartholomew Mae Mete Len Quigley Howeray
Maple Grove
Ruth Broshar
Harry Glick
Scott Girls
Billy Wilson
Dwight Blumer
Virgil Broshar
Don Pettibone
Walter Scott
Ruth _Broshar
Marjorie Scott
Paul Miller
Riley Callen
Dale
Clarence Dowd
Virgil Johnson
Mia
Eugene Main
Carol Ann
Ted Broshar
Eugene’Huston
Eugene Huston
Elmer Henderson
Berneice’ Johnson
Ceneterville
Missouri
Donald and
Delmar Dowd
Minnie
Clifford Haase
Algona
Africa
Clifford
Jay
The
Urbana Center Church
Unis
DeLong
Our School
Omega
Funk
Ralph B. Davis
Wayside
Frank Swaim Moravia
10Wa Ambulance Service
U.S. Treasury
Udell
Berthel
Gardner Hatchery
Lewis Rouse
Frank A. Nichol
Haat
Salem
West Point
Clark
Morsvis
Treasury Department
Hiattsville
Rubye Brees
St. Mary’s Hospital
Norma Burton
Curtis Burton
Edna Neff
Marshall
White
M. P. Gleason
Optometrist
Dr. Brooks
Centervilla
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