Local notes from Moravia area editors and readers
Reports from Moravia and vicinity include Jerry Pettibone’s accident after a hot water heater explosion, new cars seen in town with owners Blackman Condra Carter Fischer Hilton, and 86 year old J Hiatt of Des Moines who reads without glasses. Legion events, a Moravia basketball loss to Mt Ayr, a candy jar guessing contest, and birthday cards for Mrs Allie Weston mark community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pettibone
Don Pettibone
M. K. Blackman
Studebaker
Kenneth Condra
Loyd Carter
Karl Fischer
Linnie Hilton
Moravia
Spencer’s Grocery
Clarence Scott
Ralph Johnson
Homer King
Allie Weston
Ernest Kincade
Silat
Divorce Petition Seeks Desertion Decree in Appanoose County
In District Court of State of Towa Appanoose County Charley E Freeborn sues Minnie Freeborn for divorce on grounds of desertion lasting over two years The defendant must answer by March 12 1948 in Centerville Iowa or default will be entered Attorney George A Milani Centerville Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Towa
Appanoose County
Charley E. Freeborn
Minnie Freeborn
Centerville
Iowa
George A Milani
Lows
Blue Front. By Mrs. John VanZante
Louisa Jones was quite ill a few days last week, but is better again. Circle met Thursday afternoon with Nellie Williams. John and Carl Van Zante attend led the Hopkins sale Thursday. The Monroe Township Farm Bureau ladies will meet at the home of Lois Shelquist Friday. A review of the three lessons had, will be given. All ladies welcome. Dick Van Zante of Eddyville visited at the John Van Zante home Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Lester White and family visited at the Harry Chamberlesh home north of Albia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy and children called at the Ben Jones home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Jones
Circle
Nellie Williams
John
Carl van Zante
Hopkins
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Lois Shelquist
Dick van Zante
Eddyville
John van Zante
Lester White
Harry Chamberlesh
Albia
Wendell Murdy
Ben Jones
Vosburgh Items Highlight Local Family Visits
Mrs Emmett Derby hosts and visits noted with George Hammond and Lorraine. guests include Esther Murphy and Larry. Coy Swift stops by Glen Turners while Hammond helps Derby butcher. Wayne Thompson and Hiners visit. Busy Bee Club meets with Robert Turner. Truxton Dicks baled hay at Myers place. Calhoun and Derby families gather amid local exchanges.
Local residents visit homes and neighbors in Centerville area
Franklin by Mrs John Moffatt Coy Swift and Bert Sheldon were callers at the John Moffatt home Monday afternoon Thayne Marts spent last week at the Rex Haver home Mr and Mrs John Moffatt and son Roy and Lee Moffatt were dinner guests at the Joe Lucas Jr home Saturday Mr and Mrs Hugh McFatridge were in Centerville Wednesday and called at the John Bickford home in Moravia in the evening Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo were callers in Iconium Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Coy Swift spent Tuesday at the Glen Turner home Mrs Russell Brown and son Dickey and Mrs Roscoe Argo spent Monday at the H A Lemaster here in Centerville Mr and Mrs John Moffatt spent Friday afternoon at the Frank Cox home Several from this vicinity were Albia callers Saturday Mr and Mrs Fred Argo spent Wednesday at the Rex Haver home Billy Carter was an Albia caller Friday afternoon were callers at the John Bickford home in Moravia Saturday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Moffatt
Coy Swift
Bert Sheldon
Thayne Marts
Rex Haver
Roy
Lee Moffatt
Joe Lucas Jr
Glen Turner
Russell Brown
Dickey
Roscoe Argo
H. A. Lemaster
Centerville
Frank Cox
Fred Argo
Billy Carter
Hugh McFatridge
John Bickford
Moravia
Local Social: Town Folks Share Visits and Moves
New Hope by Mrs W E Donovan Elvy Gillaspie and son Bert of Little Bear Wyoming spent Wednesday and Thursday at the Frank Chambers home. Mr and Mrs Ernest West and sons moved last Monday to their new farm. Glen Jacobs and children Donnie J and Mary May of near Moulton were Sunday dinner guests at the Forrest Jacobs home. Elvy Gillaspie and son Bert called on Mrs Elsie Martin Thursday. Elvy and Bert Gillaspie and Frank Chambers spent Wednesday evening at the Lute Hiatt home. Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Cody Luse attended Sunday dinner at the Ronald Woodward home. Orville Burton and Margaret, Mr and Mrs George Turner and children and Mrs Floasie Carter, Mr and Mrs Bert Meadows, Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and family and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose and family were supper guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
W. E. Donovan
Elvy Gillaspie
Bert
Little Bear
Wyoming
Frank Chambers
Ernest West
David
Donald
John Tucker
Glen Jacobs
Donnie J
Mary May
Near Moulton
Forrest Jacobs
Elsie Martins
Elvy
Bert Gillaspie
Lute Hiatt
Harry Woodward
Cody Luse
Codyne
Ronald Woodward
Orville Burton
Margaret
George Turner
Floasie Carter
Bert Meadows
Ernest Hiatt
Lloyd Rose
Don Pettibone Home Social Honors Movers
At the Don Pettibone home on Saturday a social evening was enjoyed by guests who helped move Dons to their new residence. (Continued next week.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Enon Social Roundup Reveals School and Family Visitors
Enon notes show 8th graders with teacher Mrs. Hudgens at a basketball game, visits to and from Dallas Faber, Ida Griffin, and Joe Griffin. Several families, including the Walter and Van Dorin households, share gatherings, oyster suppers, and a 38th wedding anniversary celebration. Geraldine Vance missed days due to sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Boardman
Maurice Walter
Marvin Gardner
Mearl Walter
Loren Thompson
Doyle McDanes
Annabelle
Centerville
Farmers Cooperative
Church of Christ
Lyle Hiatt
Guy Roberts
Glen Fowler
Lois
Herbert Main
Des Moines
Toss Fowler
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Clel
Bernice
J. C
Lockman and Troy
Rodger Gideon
Cleo Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Geraldine Vance
Maple Grove Social Notes From Fay Paxston Home
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank O Conner and Norris Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Conner Gary and Sharon Mr and Mrs Pearls Boyer Gene and Butch Mr and Mrs Earl Espy Marilyn and Rodger and Donnie Scott and Phyllis Lockman and Grandma Sears Also Mr and Mrs Harry Phillips and children at Loren Walter home Fay Paxston family dined with Winston DuVall family Wednesday Eve Myra Tucker at Walter Scott Saturday evening Mrs Albert Tubaugh with Dixie Kay caregiver duties Centerville callers Saturday Mrs Leith Dayton Dale Callen and Mrs John Packard at Loren Walter home Wednesday Albert Tubaugh in Centerville with Hugh Hicks Wednesday Their 65th wedding anniversary for John and Mrs ??? Rosco Pennington Mrs Herbert Roblenz and children Nancy Gary Connie at John Dodd home Harry Felton Jr family Helen Felton and Bob Campbell birthday dinner at Felton home Hiley Callen relatives sympathy for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Fay Paxston
Frank O’conner
Norris
Kenneth O’conner
Gary
Sharon
Pearls Boyer
Gene
Butch
Earl Espy
Marilyn
Rodger
Donnie Scott
Phyllis Lockman
Grandma Sears
Harry Phillips
Loren Walter
Winston DuVal
Albert Tubaugh
Centerville
Hugh Hicks
Rosco
Pennington
Herbert Roblenz
Nancy
Connie
John Dodd
Harry Felton Jr
Helen Felton
Bob Campbell
Harry Felton
Mr. Felton
Hiley Callen
Local Social and Church Notices Highlight Week's Events
Sunday visits and family gatherings fill the week with relatives visiting Mrs Nellie Thompson and Carrie Turner while A J Brown’s home hosts a Saturday call. Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ met all day to plan and share, with several members present and visitors Merleee and Charley Ellis. Bill Myers remains in Centerville hospital slowly improving. In Miller news, church services are scheduled first and third Sundays at 2 pm with Sunday school at 10 am, and a recent funeral for Mr Callen drew community attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Church of Christ
Beryl Brown
A. J. Brown
Osa
Charlie Ellis
W. E. Kelsey
Nona Dicks
Laura Dicks
Merleee
Charley Ellis
Bill Myers
Centerville Hospital
Local Folks Visit and Farewell at Hiatt and Gladfelder Homes
Main Station by Darlene Gladfelder reports Sunday visits to A G Turner home and Elbert Perry home by George Hiatt and Clyde Gladfelder families. Neighbors gathered Monday night at George Hiatt home for a farewell as they move to Oskaloosa with coffee cocoa sandwiches and pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumwa
Ray Harrison
Johnnie Marlen
Marlyn Kinnamon
Lyndon McDanel
Lloyd McDanel
George Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Trenton Gladfelder
Clyde Gladfelder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ploravia Ginton
L. A
Janice Bisby
Publishera
J. A. Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Mr. Hiatt
Tiny
Barber & Beauty Supply Co
Johnsons
Legion
Moravia Legion
Ottumwa
Mt. Ayr
Moravia Theatre
Jimmy Wakely
Lee “Lassen"’ White
Song OF the Wasteland
Jack Carson
Robert Hutton
White
Austin
White Rocks
New Hampshire
Orpington
St. Aon Pulleta Cock'ls
St. Run
Maurice Walter Marvin Gardner
Moravia, Iowa
John VanZante
George Estlack
Hilton Church
Earl H. Whicker
H. C. Peterson
M.E. Mikkelson
McCormick-Deering Machines Parts and Service
Conium
Wayne Thompson
Nellie Thompson
Carrie Turner
Algin Derby
Turner
Ambulance Service
Moravia Union
Floyd J. Sloan
Howard C. Besco
Hilton
Darlene Gladfelder
A. G. Turner
Darlene
Elbert Perry
Clair Callen
Gerald Hawk
Wood
Mabel
Ladies Aid
Mildred Gladfelder
Ivan Kirlin
Harold
Menlo
Aliie Kirlin
Orient
Dale Lewis
Earl Boyer
Bank
Hotel Continental
Gem Shop
Harold N. Curry
Art Department
G. & W. Studios
G & W Studios
Des Moines, Iowa
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