Kinser Valley Darby Family Activity Chronicle
Kinser Valley residents Darbys and Robisons appear in multiple brief entries. Curtis and John Robinson call at the G R Darby home. Tyan Hoadley and Mearl Dicks deliver hay and coal. visits extend to Albia Centerville and Blakesburg as family ties unify under weekend gatherings and sales attendances. Russell Darby travels between homes, attends a cooperative sale, and stays with grandparents during a period of bereavement. Francis and Clifton Boardman share meals, with Centerville trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Robinson
G. R. Darby
John Robinson
Tyan Hoadley
Albia
Mearl Dicks
Donald
Dorothea Darby
Ed Robinson
Russell Darby
George
M. M. Darby
Blakesburg
J. W. Cohagan
Francis
Clifton Boardman
Donald Darby
Centerville
Roy
Roy Darby
Darby
Franklin Willing Workers Club Meets With Mrs Swift
Franklin Willing Workers club met with Mrs Earl Swift February 10 with ten members present. They embroidered tea towels and cut and pieced a comfort top. Visitors included Mrs Ned Argo and daughter Laura Joe Mrs Cleo Ragan and daughter Shirley Mrs Henry Elliott Mary and Daisy Moffatt. Next meeting set with Mrs George Shehan February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Earl Swift
Ned Argo
Laura Joe
Cleo Ragan
Shirley
Henry Elliott
Mary
Daisy Moffatt
George Shehan
Fred Argo
Clayton Sheldon
Herbert Dodge
Albia
Jake Firkins
Jack
Bill Haver
John Mofatt
Harry Brown
Claude Sheldon
Kenneth
Charley la- Mar
LeRoy Brown
Roy Moffatt
C. S. Argo
Harry Borwn
Jim McGee
E. F. Stansberry
Social visits noted for local families this Sunday
Blue Front Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and children spent Sunday at Cass Hamilton's. Mr and Mrs Raymond Williams Wadworths and Rex Boyer visited Sunday at the Ben Williams home. Ben Williams and Leslie Plants were Albin callers Friday. Dorothy Brown spent Sunday evening with Helen Hamilton. Ray Lemaster and son Darrell attended the program at Al bia Wednesday evening. Richard Veach spent Saturday with Darrell Lemaster. Carl VanZante hauled feed for Jim Moore last week. Emma Weid and Henry Arthian were at Harry Hilman's Thursday. Helen Hamilton Gwendolyn Le master and Dorothy Brown spent Sunday afternoon with Pauline and Marie Williams. Wanda Jones visited Saturday night with Josephine Scott, John VanZante and Lloyd Brown helped Cass Hamilton with butch ering work Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Cass Hamilton
Raymond Williams
Wadworths
Rex Boyer
Ben Williams
Leslie
Dorothy Brown
Helen Hamilton
Ray Lemaster
Darrell
Albia
Richard Veach
Darrell Lemaster
Carl VanZante
Jim Moore
Emma Weid
Henry Arthian
Harry Hilman
Gwendolyn Lemaster
Pauline
Marie Williams
Wanda Jones
Josephine Scott
John VanZante
Death of Eli Tucker Leaves New Hope Community Grieving
New Hope residents mourn the passing of Eli Tucker who lived in the area all his life and was widely known and cherished. The obituary notes he was active with the Wesley Charter teams and was especially missed by friends and family after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Tucker
Turner
Wesley Chajuteams
W&s BH
Community notices and obituaries from Centerville area
Local and surrounding residents attend services and visits. Burials take place at Denny cemetery after a Wesley Chapel service. The community extends sympathy to the Donavan and Callen families amid illness and death, with many neighbors visiting homes and attending ceremonies.
Mr Tucker Sel Dow Passes After Long Illness
The obituary notes Mr. Tucker Sel Dow died after a period of illness at eighty five. He was a long time resident of Hiatts ville and active in the community and church until health prevented further involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker Seldow
Hiattsville
Union
Community notes from Iconium and Centerville churches
Attendance counts appear for Iconium and Centerville churches with 29 at Iconium Church of Christ and 32 at the Methodist. Several residents are mentioned visiting, hosting dinners, and reading, with funeral services held for Edwin Vosburgh near Albia on February 16. The piece notes improving health for Wayne Ammons and ongoing social events throughout Iconium and Centerville.
Unionville And Ottumwa Social Notes Collide In Busy Week
Unionville residents share care duties as Mrs Laura Bailey tends her sister Mrs Willie Dale after a fall. Centerville visitors Mr and Mrs J L Patrick stay with Crawleys, who report Mrs Crawley’s post hospital status satisfactory. Local families relocate, move back from Ottumwa, and host relatives for a weekend despite scattered travel and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bailey
Ottumway
Willie Dale
J. L Patrick
Centerville
A. R. Crawley
Florin Crow
Ottumwa
Dean Wagner
Crow
Ruth Allender
Mary Keegan
Keegan
Drakesville
Joh Burger
Myrta Leavell
Ruth Stanley
Willis McCarty
J. C. Price
Ash Grove
Margaret Sloan
Sylvid
Marilyn
Albia
New
Sharan
BP. P. Hinote
Tamly
Uskville
J. C. Harris
Thei Furui
Ka Kobo
Chicago
Roy Brooke
All
Garden of Allah and more at King Theatre Albia
The King Theatre in Albia presents a February program with Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer in Garden of Allah on Feb 17 18, Elissa Landi Edmund Lowe in Mad Holiday and Richard Arlen in Secret Valley on Feb 19 20 Gen Brent Beverly Roberts in GQDs Country and the Woman on Feb 21 22 Deanna Durbin Ray Milland in Three Smart Girls on Feb 23 Fred MacMurray Gladys Swarthout Jack Oakie and Veloz and Yolanda in Champagne Waltz on Feb 24 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Dietrich
Charles Boyer
Elissa Landi
Edmund Lowe
Richard Arlen
Gen
Brent and
Beverly Roberts
GQD
Deanna Durbin
Ray Milland
Fred Mac Murray
Gladys Swarthout
Jack Oakie
Veloz
Yolanda
Local social notes from Centerville and area
Miller and Mrs Amanda Miller of Centerville, former Aid presidents, hosted a gathering aided by Mrs P A Bair Mrs Viola Davis and Miss Margaret Wilson. Mrs Jane Whistler of Bunch plans a March 1 move to Mrs Mary McGrew’s East Main Street home. Local anchor teachers attended Friday teachers meetings in Centerville.
Local social notes from Alva Cridlebaugh and surrounding homes
Douglas and Ross Starks hosted Friday evening at the Alva Cridle baugh home. Center ville couple J. C. Atkins and wife dined with D. E. White. Mrs. Harvey Stevens rushed to her sister Mrs. Sam Kingery in Moravia for care as her husband Mr. Stevens and sons visited. Mrs. Kingery ill. Margaret Spring presided over the Salem Sunbeams 4 H club meeting with nine members present. new officers chosen and sewing begun. Next meeting planned at Marilyn Starks in March. Adelia Daniels absent. Families shift: Vernon Fenton's move to Albia, Fay Porter family to Fenton house, Benge family to M. W. Leonard farm near Udell, Elmer Brown to vacated Benge property. Charlie Boyer aided Hallie Doggett with farm work. Carl Phillips and Alta Jane visited Moravia to see Mrs. Kingery. Miles Taylor called at D. E. White home. Household goods packed for Texas trip. Salem Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs. Ida Davis. Dykstra child ill with ear trouble. Harald Spring visiting Amos Spring. Mr. Spring’s health reported steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Spring
Salem Sunbeams
Navelle Shephard
Marilyn Starks
Jeader
Adelia Daniels
Vernon Fenton
Albia
Fay Porter
Fenton
Robert Benge
M. W. Leonard
Udell
Elmer Brown
Benge
Charlie Boyer
Hallie Doggett
Carl Phillips
Alta Jane
Sam Kingery
Moravia
Miles Taylor
D. E. White
Texas
Salem Ladies Aid
Ida Davis
Lloyd Dykstra
Harald Spring
Amos Spring
Mr. Spring
Enon Helping Head Club Meets With Robison Family
Enon Helping Head club gathered with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Robinson last Thursday. Members planned a gathering with Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Smith for this Thursday. The school and visitors enjoyed a Valentine box Friday afternoon with ice cream and books served by the teacher and 8th graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Robinson
I. J. Smith
R. A
R. S. Faber
A. C. Faber
Local residents attend social and sale events
Boyer Ridge and Gweneth Shepherd spent Tuesday night at the Ira Boyer home. TN.B Murison and wife visited FE, Moffitt Howe Thursday. Vernon Kaster and Bill Whicker joined Ira Boyer at a sale over py Name Frid Mintd Mie. Frances McDanet and Gusts in Centerville Bar assist Easter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gweneth Shepherd
Ira Boyer
Murison
Moffitt Howe
Diur Kaster
Vernon Kaster
Bill Whicker
McDanet
Centerville
Marriage of Josephine Scott and Delmont Moffitt
The marriage took place Sunday afternoon February 14 at the home of Misa Scott near Hintsville. Only immediate family and a few close friends attended. The couple will reside on the F. A. Boyer farm north of Centerville. We wish them happiness and welcome them to the neighborhood. The Ben Tracy family and others visited well known locals in Centerville over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Scott
Delmont Moffitt
Misa Scott
Hintsville
F. A. Boyer
Centerville
Ben Tracy
Win
Pleasant Grove Mothers Get Valentines From Pupils
Pleasant Grove pupils and their teacher Miss Wilma entertained district mothers Friday afternoon with refreshments. Valentines were distributed and mothers received a bread board made by the children. McCloud's were Albia shoppers. their daughter Helen visited home. Various local residents and families were mentioned in social notes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Wilma
McCloud's
Albia
Helen
Homerin
Sa Ands
John VanZante
Elsie Long
Vernal Robb
van Zante
Bill Woodward
Ted Wilson
Marshalltown
Harry Woodward
Steele
Commercial Llub
Versal Robb
Wilson
Dick Johnson
James Wilson
Centerville
Local social notes from Omega and nearby towns
Mrs Doyle McDanel and Mrs Elmer Henderson spent Wednesday with Mrs H S McCumber. Mr and Mrs Miley Lockman called at J R Lockman Friday. Miss Daphan Stocker does house work at Cari Coop home at Albia. Coop family welcome a baby daughter. Mrs Gomer Stocker and children Cleo and Fairy visited Centerville. Lockman family in Albia Saturday. Mrs Lockman visited Carl Coop to see the new baby. Milton and Elvin Stocker visited Ray Lockman Sunday. A large Sunday gathering included Mr and Mrs Bert Kirk Mr and Mrs Leland Patterson and baby of Drakesville Mr and Mrs Milo Selby and sons from near Oskaloosa at H S McCumber's. Mr and Mrs L Ward and Burdette Ward of Morevia visited J R Lockman Sunday. Mrs Gomer Stocker spent Monday afternoon with Mrs J R Lockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle McDanel
Elmer Henderson
H. S. McCumber
Miley Lockman
J. R. Lockman
Daphan Stocker
Cari Coop
Albia
Mrs. Coop
Gomer Stocker
Cleo and
Fairy
Centerville
Sunday Visitors Gather for Local Families
A series of social visits occur across Lew Hiner, Al bin, Miller households, and nearby homes. Among those noted are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bogart, Ness Hiner, the Miller couples, Ernest Hiatt and family, Jim Cline, Curtis Burton, Pearl Hiner, Jack Life, Fern Wright, Trenton Wilson, Dewit Yeager, Emma Young, Johnny Hutton, Frank Wilson, Eph Wilson, and John Johnson during Sunday and midweek gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bogart
Ness Hiner
Lew Hiner
Dick Miller
Albin
Ted Miller
Lula Miller
Ernest Hiatt
Jim Cline
Curtis Burton
Pearl Hiner
Jack Life Home
Trenton Wilson
Fern Wright
Dewit Yeager
Blakesburg
Emma Young
Johnny Hutton
Ben Jones
Frank Wilson
Centerville
Eph Wilson
John Johnson
Des Moines visitor stays with Homer Brown family
Mr. Pleasant Arthur Brown of Des Moines spent the week end at the parental Homer Brown home. Harold and Dane Taylor and Arthur Points spent Saturday evening at Homer Brown's. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Brown and a family spent Sunday at Homer Brown's. C. C. Smith was a Moravia caller Saturday. Homer Brown and Ethel were in. Moravia Monday. Zelda and Harold Brown visited Fairview school Monday after 1 noon. C. C. Smith was in Albia Monday. Mrs. Tom McCrory is on the sick list. W. A. Brown and Zelda were in a Moravian Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Des Moines
Homer Brown
W. A. Brown
Zelda
Tom McCrory
Harold
Dane Taylor
Arthur Points
Edmund Brown
C. C. Smith
Moravia
Ethel
Harold Brown
Fairview School
Albia
Kenton Family Weekend Gatherings Mentioned
The Kenton family spent Sunday evening at Homer Browns. Harold Brown spent Tuesday at Charles Fosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Homer Brown
Harold Brown
Charles Foster
Birthday party honors Mr Free at Will Free home
A group of friends and relatives gathered Tuesday evening at the Will Free home to celebrate Mr Free's birthday anniversary. Guests included Haver Free Carl Wetterland Perry Raymond Floriene Massman Violet Center ville Johnson Harold Argo Eloise Hellyer Benny Whitehead and others. The evening featured progressive rock visits and candy before departures at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Methodist
Billy Wetterlind
Methodist Church
Mabelle Newby
Lottie Swan
H. A. Lemaster
Emma Haver
Myrtle Swan
Lyda Argo
Argo
Ray McCord
Kelle Bressler
Nellie Thompson
Pearl Kelsey
Centerville
Will Free
Jay Massman
Violet
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
George and Clark
Kenneth Johnson
Leonard Perry
Floriene
Raymond
B. GC
Whitehead
Donald
Clarence
Harold Argo
Eloise
Chas
Earl Swift
Thelma
Carolyn Ann
Ned Argo
Guerdia
Bobby
Keith
Laura Jo
Alvin Murphy
Ottumwa
Ben Allem
Chariton
Violet Massman
Howard Funk
Houser
Kansas City
Funkhouser
Andy Brown
Osa
Dora Hellyer
George and
Clark
Christian Ladies Aid
Wayne Ammons
Lester Derby
Edwin Vosburgh
Bert
Laura Vosburgh
Albia
J. W. Stine
Iconium Cemetery
Will Free Home
Free
Haver Free
Carl Wetterlind
Billy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Union
Eetee
Appanoose County
Iowa
Congress
H. K. Smith
Kinser Valley
Franklin
Centeryville
Virgil Dooley
Ed Schindler
Don Pettibone
George Turner
Mary Beth
W. E. Donavan
Keith Rose
Robert
E. R. Scott
Moffitt
Charles
John Burton
O. A. Hiatt
Harold Turner
Max
Georgie
George Howell
Gerald
Hiatt Butler
Seymour
L. A
Loyd Carter
Virginia
Coulson
Frank Callen
Robert Lemar
Swanee Mound
Mr. Callen
John Callen
C. S. Callen
Cleland Jolly
Dale Callen
Mearl Walter
John Stevens
Ethel Lucile
Jane Luse
R. E. Luse
Theo Miller
St. Doseph Hospital
Sylvia Callen
Roy Scott
Rev
Ellis
Moravia Methodist Church
Wn. Hilton
Fairview
Iconium
Unionville
Als
Kona Frame
Bliss Mery Keegan
Ruth Alleider
Mr. Foot
Dukes
Bell Udell
Ark Dukes
M. E
Mrs. Ruse
King Theatre
Town
Douglas Salem
Ross Starks
Alva Cridlebaugh
J. C. Atkins
Harvey Stevens
Enon
Boyer Ridge
Mist Cgueneth
Shepherd
Doe Easter Fame
Mins Frais Moffitt
Ted Broshar
Kenneth Gladfelder
J. P. Foster's
Shirley Townsend
James Hilton
Willie McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Guy
Herbert McDanel
Guss Luse
Bert Luse
Jack Luse
Lloyd Luse
Gilbert Callen
Lynn Hilton
Bill Reeves
Tracy
Trenton Gladfelder
Geo
Gillis
Ileta
Max McDanel
Clyde Gladfelder
Virsil Easter
Doyle Hampton
Ming Luse
Aid
Win. Hilton
Flo Hiner
Basha Foster
Daphne Hilton
Rissie Kuster
Homa Tomlin
Rissie Gladfelder
Cela McDanel
Clell
Stella Ballenger
Delmar Lee
Ruth Broshar
Kate Broshar
Frank Boyer
California
Staten
Ory Sf
Carl ‘Formlin
Kenneth Gladigldes
Let Johann
Lyndon Mee Lynne
Shirley Yownsend
H Lynden McDenel
Tently
Lee Johnson Gerald
Medure Hawksbeal
Paul Boyey
Omega
Biddle
Mr. Pleasant
Ambulance Service
W. A. Brooks
Genera
Orly Frigidakre
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