Farm youth pages show junior Martins farm focus and loves
An old school column profiles Junior Martin known as Farmer John, detailing his plans to pursue farming as a future occupation and his interest in radio programs and movie stars. It also covers Clifford and Willard Cloyed, their hobbies and tastes, plus Moravia junior sports notes, music group tryouts, and classroom activities through grade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Martin
John
Payms
Junior
Bob Burns
Bing Crosby
Joe E. Brown
Plymouth
Ladies Aid Meeting and Farm Bureau Cake Lesson
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Archie Herron last Thursday. Mrs Anderson gave the Farm Bureau lesson on decorating a cake. Miss Wilma Boardman stayed with Rose Mary and Eileen Spencer and with Mr and Mrs Howard Bosco. DeLong family hosts visitors, DeLong listed as sick. Merle Clark spent the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Archie Herron
Anderson
Farm Bureau
Wilma Boardman
Rose Mary
Eileen Spencer
Howard Bosco
Mrs. DeLong
DeLong
Merle Clark
Ambitious man sought by big feed company
Wanted is an ambitious reliable man in this locality to deliver orders to farmers render service and do other work. Good paying work. Sales experience or interest in training for sales work helpful. Farm or live stock experience desirable. Car necessary. Write Hox 21 c/o The Union.
Maple Grove Social Notes Cross Paths Across Town
Clarence Dowd and the Molay family spent Saturday evening together while Grant Tadlock was mentioned in relation to events last week. J L Dodd and Betty Wilson were in Centerville Saturday, Shull visited Grant Tadlock, Gabe Johnson traveled to Des Moines to see Eph Wilson, John Veach called on Walter Scott, and Donald with Delmer Dowd spent Friday at Elmer Arnold to hear the fight. Walter Scott hosted Virgil Johnson and Ruth Broshar made a phone call as tidbits weave through local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dowd
Molay
Grant Tadlock
J. L. Dodd
Betty Wilson
Centerville
Shull
Gabe Johnson
Des Moines
Eph Wilson
John Veach
Walter Scott
Donald
Delmer Dowd
Elmer Arnold
Bhult
Virgil Johnson
Ruth Broshar
Local families share weekly visits in Centerville area
Dodd and Mrs Blumer spent the week with Velda Brown and Cass Hamilton were in Centerville Monday. Clelt Blumer visited her father in Unionville Saturday night. Ted Broshar, John, Virgil and Floyd dined with Clarence Dowd Sunday. Gab Johnson visited Centerville seeking a doctor Monday. Glen Burns helped John Dodd butcher Monday. Lloyd Brown spent Sunday at Cass Hamiltons. Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar and Coral spent Monday evening with the Broshar family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Blumer
Helen Hamilton
Velda Brown
Cass Hamilton
Lin
Local social visits and farm trades listed in Moravia notes
Kinser Valley Russell Darby and wife were Sunday evening visitors at Wm Burns home in Moravia. Mrs Alva Pollard and son visited Amy Clough house. Zell Wilson moved calves to co operative. H C Peterson of Albia bought Felton cattle. Donald Darby attended a rural luncheon in Albia. Buzz Felton and companion were there. Met old friend C V Heter in Albia who moved last fall. CG D Cubit and Ervin Lincox sawed wood. Russell Darby took hogs to Morrell market for uncle George. Letter from a Hedrick girl asks about the Go Goo coal mine west of here. researching details for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Darby
Wm. Burns
Moravia
Alva Pollard
Amy Clough
Zell Wilson
Co-Operative Agile
H. C. Peterson
Ailbia
Harry Felton
Donald Darby
Commercial Club
Albia
Buzz Felton
C. V. Heter
D. Cubit
Ervin Lincox
Morrell Market
George
Hedrick
Here
Go-Goo
Rural Iowa families gather for weekend visits
Mr and Mrs Ivan Boyer of Pella Ia visited at the George Boyer home Sunday. Mrs Ed Fisk traveled to Agency Ta for her aunt Mrs Mary Johnsons funeral last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Kaster and one child were Sunday visitors at the James Kaster home. Mr and Mrs Guy Miller and family of Hiattsville were Sunday visitors at the FBe Moffitt home. The Edd Fisk family plan to move near Floris Ia in March. Leon Burns of north of Moravia will move to the Fisk place. Bertha Moffitt and sons Ivan and Frank called on John McDanet Monday evening. Averill Kaster family reportedly moving to the old home place with R A Kaster this spring. Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer and two little daughters from Des Moines visited Ira Bayer Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Boyer
Pella
George Boyer
Ed Fisk
Agency
Mary Johnson
Vernon Kaster
James Kaster
Guy Miller
Hiattsville
F.be
Moffitt
Edd
Earl Boyer
Des Moines
Ira Bayer
Charley Boyer
Lola
Tom Workman
Mary
Eli Hiatt
Gertie
George McDonald
Alic Nash
Lloyd MccDanel
Guy McDanel
Willie McDanel
Lyn Hilton
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Cecil Coulson
Claude Gladfelder
Centervilla
Bert Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
Velma Gladfelder
Daphne Hilton
Carl Foster
Baby
Alvin, Hiatt
Oska‘loosa
Dorin Wailea
Centerville
Jim Hilton
Doyle Hampton
Margaret Burton
Wincel Coulson
Levi Couulson
Wm. Hilton
Clyde McDonald
Ensil Hiatt
Harry
Hannah Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder
Guy McKern
Kenneth Gladfelder
Doris Long
Frank Gladfelder
Keith and
Kermit
Darlene
Maxine Easter
Esther
Roy Hiatt
Swanee River
New Hope Social Roundup Includes Visits and Clubs
New Hope residents visited Lorval Burton and Rollie Carter last Tuesday. The New Hope club met at Mrs. George Howell’s after a weeks pause due to blocked roads. Members quilted, appliqued, and tied a comfort while sharing refreshments and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Warner
Lorval Burton
Loyd Carter
Rollie Carter
New Hope
George Howell
Harry Stocker
Ivan Harsh
Dorothy
Roy Scott
Frank ‘Chambers
Don Pettibone
Genevieve Donavon
Loren Walter
Virgil Dooley
Walter
Barbara Burton
W. E. Donavan
Frank Chambers
John Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Frank Hiatt
Keith Rose
W. B. Donavan
Genevieve
Junior
Centerville
Carlying
J. M. Cate
St. Joseph
Local residents share visits and hospital updates
Messages describe hospital stays and improving health. Several families including Hiatt Rose Wilson Donovan Dooley Carter and Van Zante share weekend or Sunday visits in Albia Ottumwa Centerville Unionville and Centerville. Many social calls and small gatherings are noted with patients at nearby hospitals.
Local Club Meeting Amid Warm Weather and Illness
Enon notes a club gathering with 16 members present to honor Mrs. Howard Whisler's birthday. Mr. Reid fell ill Thursday but improved by writing day. Nearby families visited, including Free, VanDorin, Rob inson, Stocker and Flickinger households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reid
Howard
Whisler
Janella
Reid
Kenneth Free
Dale
Haver Free
S. Dale Has Just Recovered From the Whooping Cough, ' Mrs. J. T. VanDorin
L.B. VanDorin
Rose Harmony
Albia Hospital
Faber and Family
Leo VanDorin
J.C. Lockman
Burdett Roberts
Verdie Doty
Vern Schoech
Howard, Whisler’s
J. T. VanDorin
Clara Selby
W. P. Donahoo
Cleo Stocker
A. C. Faber
C. W. Flickinger
C. W. McIntire
Local residents share chores and visits in Albia area
Mr. Pleasant Jr. Woodrow Norton and W. A. Brown butchered a hog for Tom McCrory last Tuesday. George McCrory spent Tuesday at Tom McCrory's. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown and family were Albia callers Wednesday. Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Aych.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Norton
W. A. Brown
Tom McCrory
George McCrory
Ladies Aid
Aych
Local Social and Callers Around Albia and Moravia
W A Brown helped Homer Brown butcher a hog on Thursday. Albcia callers included Biya Ethel and LeRoy Brown. Harold Brown works for Iva Turner. Edt Brown family and Catharine Davie visited Homer Brown. Evening callers: Pearl McCrory Edward Points Ray Zelda Brown. Tom McCrory hosted several Sunday visitors from Centerville Moravia and Moravia. Monday morning Moravia caller John Sharp. Virgil Easter and Nan McCrory visited Tom McCrory’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Derrickson
Bobby
Linder
Centerville
Geo
McCrory
Walt Kitson
Moravia
Edward Points
Della
Dora Norton
Jerry Tuttle
Richard Higginbottom
Ray
Zelda Brown
Dortha
Ruth ‘Kenton
Tom McCrory
Richard Higgen‘bottom
Wm. Norton’s
John Sharp
Virgil Easter
Nan McCrory
Community visits and family gatherings noted around Centerville area
Residents and relatives share visits and dinners across several local homes including the Hiatt, Hilton, Gladfelder, McDanel, and Coulson families. Events feature birthdays, pork processing, and a show outing, with multiple trips to the Wm. Hilton and Eli Hiatt households during the week and weekend.
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H Clifford Tssue
Clifford
Henry
Cliford
Finis
Willard
Nuta
MHS
New Mexico
Rio Grandee
Tyrons Powers
Woodward's
Roy
Chevrolet
Rive
Swim
Conquer
Lane Willard
Emily Free
Srnvel
Secur
Willi
Moulton
Unionville
Numa
Hia
Mr. McNabb
Atara
Big Sekeon
Rathbun
Robert Brown
Cincinnati
Ciney
Gladys Wilfalin
Roweena Perry
Virginia Zike
Harold Heckman
Thomas Robb
Doris Rouse
Girls Glee Club
Glee Club
L and i
Crystal, Callen
Ernest Underwood
Ronnie
John Main
Carson Jordan
Pieres
Eldora
Oneila Whicker
Billy Broahar
Hoyt McKern
Joan Callen
Miss Madge
Penniston
United States
Oneita
Edna Mae
Richard
U.S. Mail
Minnes
Postmart
Iowa
States
Morgan
Abraham
Lincoln
Ingri
D'Aulsire
China
Japan
Georgiana
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Delores Hiatt
Hilton and Vicinity
Majestic ” Theatre
DR. Brooks
Rattan
Phorig
Rave Chevrolet CO
South Main Street
Albia, Iowa
Nanje
Horstman Oil Station
Chas. Coffin
J. W. Halden
Union Office
Maple Grove
Kinser Valley
Boyer Ridge
Lloyd Rose
Dick Wilson
Des Moinés
Donavan
Beasie Neff
Orval Burton
Robert
Duard Kirby
Ottumwa
John Wood
Dickie
Charley Dooley
George Turner
Marybeth
Jimmie
Marva Lockman
F. Hammond
Iowa City
Fred Hammond
Lockman
Virgie Long
van ‘Long
F. P. Hamilton
Versal Robb
Tom
Wilma Carol
Ben Jones
Vanda
Donald and Lyle
John iVan Zante
Marve Lockman
A. Hopkins
van’ Long’s
Carl van Zante
Ronald Lee
John van Zante
Donald Lockman
Hen Jones
Homer Hamilton
Ben Williams
Wanda Jones
Alia
Wilma
Mya
Enon
Mr. Pleasant
E. N. Catterlin
Optomeiie
Glangos
Bldg
Hone
Clark Hobo Albia
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