New Hope School Vacation and Perfect Spelling Honors
Rural News reports New Hope School vacation from January 24 to January 6, 1948 with return to classes and semester tests the first week back. Perfect spelling honorees include Ann Pettibone Vera Jacobs Karleen Fischer Betty Harsh Jimmie Don Pettibone Jimmie George Turner Russell Jacobs Ronald Jacobs Billy Harsh Tommie Pettibone. Sixth grade girls give oral language reports based on science work with insect topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural School News
New Hope
Byla R. Tillmont
Ann Pettibone
Vera Jacobs
Karleen Fischer
Betty Harsh
Jimmie Don Pettibone
Jimmie George Turner
Russell Jacobs
Ronald Jacobs
Billy Harsh
Tommie Pettibone
Katleen Fischer
Ann
Fourth grade notes on pests taxes and Christmas projects
Betty reports on beavers with pictures while Karleen discusses termites and Arkansas findings. Vera shares tax facts and the idea of taxpayers. Students craft bells and trees, Santa posters, church scenes, and birthday celebrations. A new electric phonograph arrived funded by a recent social. chorus work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Karleen
Arkansas
Vera
Santa
E Ann
Efd
Karen Woodward
Cody Luse
L. E. Johnson
County equipment and repair bills listed for Co. Yard
A fragmented list shows rental and repair charges from Appanoose County Tel Co and several suppliers. Items include equipment and repair services for Co. Yard operations, fuel, shale, gas, and various components from Continental Oil, D. C. Coal, Magneto Carburetor, Metz Co., Fox & Fry, and Gibba-Cook among others. Amounts appear alongside multiple entries with some figures and decimals. (Continued Next Issue)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Tel. Co
Bedinger
Grace L
Brown Co
Herman M
Centerville Concrete & Fuel Co
Continental Oil Co
D. C. Coal Co
Duehart-Hughes Tr
Kauzlarich
Joe
Metz Co
Wm. H
Fox & Fry
Christmas Program At Vosburgh School Brings Noticeable Cheer
The Vosburgh school held a Christmas program Tuesday with a large crowd. Students performed carols and skits, led by Mrs. Tillmont. Mrs. Ronald Woodward played piano for Part I and Part II featured solos by Bobby Harsh and Karen Woodward. Parents and local residents attended, including the Woodward and Hiatt families, the Luse and Turner households, and guests from Centerville. Several families were noted as visiting or hosting during the holidays, with additional local news about travel and gatherings, and a brief school update to end.
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Ann
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Karleen
Betty
Vera
Ronald
United States of America
Karen
Prude
Jack Horner
Bobby Harsh
Raymond Jacobs
Santa Claus
Karen Woodward
Clair Woodward
Harry Woodward
Ronnie Woodward
Bert Meadows
Lute Hiatt
Loyd Carter
Bob
Virginia
Gus Hiatt
Cody Luse
Codyne
Mary Beth Turner
Beverly Fischer
Jerry Pettibone
Meder Dinan
Fred Tillmont
Dick Wilson
L’rank Turner
Ed Shutts
Centerville
Betty Jean Brown
Dayton
Ohio
Russell Brown
Nellie Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
Appanoose County Board Proceedings December 10 1947
The Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session with all members present. Permits approved for Claude Huston Class B beer and cigarette licenses and bonds. A quit claim deed was authorized for Loren Lincoln Morrow regarding Walden’s Additions. Claims for general fund and county maintenance filed. various expenses, taxes, and salaries listed. Proceedings dated Centerville Iowa December 10 1947 with adjournment to December 22 1947.
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Board of Supervisors
Claude Huston
Appanoose County
M. H. Walden
Centerville
Towa
Walden
Appanocose County
Iowa
Appanoose
Harry Stickler
Loren Lincoln Morrow
Real Lestate
R. C. Wilson
Dewey Bear
Harry, Stickler
Appancose County
Grace L. Bedinger
Bedinger, Grace L., Co
Enti i Pact Lumber Company
Mortar mix
Oeborn
L. A
County Treas
Stickler
Harry
Western Union
Carlson Cigar Store
Centerville National Bank
Columbian Hog & Cattle Powder Co
Penney Co
J. C
Johnston, BE. E
Pure Ice Co
Hamilton
Joseph V
Meena
McVey, W
Osborn, L. A
Co. Treas
Derai’ 'S & Witness
Alemite Co
Anderson
Mrs. T
Pleasant Hill Christmas Gatherings Report
Mrs. George Hammond notes a Christmas visit by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tarbell and others, including Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Tarbell and families with Vanchie and Jessie Tarbell. John McAninch hosted a turkey dinner with relatives. Hampton guests included Mrs. Pearl Kelsey and family, Nellie Thompson, Jay Argo, Will Kelsey, John Wm. McAninch, and Jim McAninch families. Sunday evening guests were the Roy Argo family and L. G. Beatys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tarbeil
Mansel Tarbel
Vanchie
Jessie Tarbell
John McAninch
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Nellie Thompson
Jay Argo
Will Kelsey
John Wm. McAninch
Jim MecAninch
Roy Argo
L. G. Beatys
Douglas Christmas Visits Across Iowa Highlights
Lazelle Ullrick of Denver Colorado spent Christmas vacation in Iowa with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. John Claxton and family and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoffman. Various local households hosted guests for Christmas Eve and Day including Earl Brinegar and baby, Otis Exline, Vern Brooks, Ben Herr and children, Everett Brooks, and Cliff Ogden. Jack Walker of Centerville was an overnight guest and visiting John Claxton. Clyde Kirkland and wife were Centerville shoppers on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazelle Ullrick
Denver
Colo
Iowa
John Claxton
Francis Hoffman
Lee Veach
Otis Exline
Vern Brooks
Ben Herr
Everett Brooks
Earl Brinegars Christmay
Jack Walker
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Bureau of Internal Revenue Office
Nat'l Bank
Illinois
Wayne and Honeymead
Timothy
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Albia
Howe
Southern Utilities Company
Roi
Bethlehem
Orient
Ara
Unionville
Catherine Hawk
Joe Wilson
Rebecca Sue
Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Verner Hawk
Harry Pabst
Moravia
W. E. Hiatt
Harry Burton
Arthur
Doris
J. W. Proctor
D. L. Hiatt
Joe Price
Helen Taylor
Homer Hamilton
Waukesha
Wis
Otha Taylor
Dayne Taylor
Buell Taylor
Planu
Harold Taylor
Famlly
Melrose
Mary Taylor
Des Moines
Turner
Iva
Ralph Tu
Bernstein
Albie, Lows
the Board of Supervisors
Pleasant Hill
George Hammond
Douglas
Ruby Cridlehaugh
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Harry Pearson
Richard Veach
Plymouth
Buick
Dwight Selix Motor Company
Centerville, Iowa
Albia, Iowa
E. N. Catterlin
Optometrist
Continental Hotel
E. State St
L. P. Clow
Centerville, Town
WELLS
Corner Square
Ken Wells
Earl Campbell
J.B. Judge
Chiropractor Clark Hotel
Briggs Motor CO
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